Mr. Coffee BMX3, BMX4 User Manual
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting a MR. COFFEE
on the market. Your new burr mill presents an innovative 12 cup flexible, auto-off timer.
The mill has 16 different coffee grind settings - from fine to coarse - for the freshest coffee
ever, a translucent, 4.5 oz. or 8 oz. whole bean hopper, a translucent, removable ground
coffee chamber with capacity for 12 5-oz. cups of medium grind coffee grounds, and hidden
cord storage. The removable ground coffee chamber is dishwasher safe, top rack.
Available in matte black or white, your new MR. COFFEE
incorporates the latest in safety features, including a hopper lid safety switch to stop
grinding operations if the lid is opened; an auto-off switch that shuts off the mill when the
ground coffee chamber is not properly seated; and easily accessible, clearly marked
START and CANCEL buttons. The mill’s auto-off timer will shut off the unit when the
desired amount of beans have been ground.
Please read ALL of the instructions in this manual carefully before you begin to use this
appliance. Proper care and maintenance will ensure a long life and a trouble-free operation
for this appliance.
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Burr Mill, the finest coffee burr mill in its class
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Burr Mill’s sleek styling
Please save these instructions and refer to them for cleaning
and care tips.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS....................................................................
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................
PARTS DIAGRAM.....................................................................................
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USING YOUR MR. COFFEE
GRIND SETTING CHART..........................................................................
COFFEE MEASUREMENT CHART..........................................................
HELPFUL GRINDING HINTS....................................................................
FOR BEST RESULTS...............................................................................
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR MR. COFFEE
IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED.......................................................................
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY..............................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, basic safety
precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including
the following:
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
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To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs or machine in
water or in any other liquid.
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Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near
children.
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Press CANCEL button and unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool before installing or removing parts and
before cleaning the appliance.
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Avoid contacting moving parts.
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Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return this appliance only
to the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment.
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The use of accessory attachments not recommended for MR. COFFEE® products
may cause hazards or injuries.
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Do not use the appliance outdoors.
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Do not let the appliance cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
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Check the appliance hopper for presence of foreign objects before using.
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Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated
oven.
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To disconnect, press the CANCEL button, then remove the plug from the wall
outlet.
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Do not use the appliance for other than intended household use.
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
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A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from a
person or pet becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
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An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised in its use.
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If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord
must be at least 10 amps and 120 volts. The resulting extended cord must be
arranged so that it will not drape over a countertop or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug
in any way.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
START & CANCEL
BUTTONS
AUTO-OFF TIMER
(CUPS) SETTING
KNOB
REMOVABLE
GROUND COFFEE
CHAMBER & LID
CORD STORAGE
PARTS DIAGRAM
GROUND COFFEE
CHAMBER AUTO-OFF
SWITCH
HOPPER LID
SAFETY SWITCH
WHOLE BEAN
HOPPER & LID
REMOVABLE TOP BURR
MILL (WITHIN HOPPER)
GRIND SETTING KNOB
USING YOUR MR. COFFEE
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The MR. COFFEE
The coffee burr mill minimizes heat generation in the grinding process by using
opposing burrs to crush the whole beans to a uniform grind, preserving the unique
flavor of your favorite coffee. To use:
Fill the whole bean hopper with fresh coffee beans and close the lid to preserve
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freshness.
Select the number of cups of coffee you will be brewing, from 1 to 12 (adjusted
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to 5 oz. cups), with the TIMER SETTING KNOB. To obtain the best cup of coffee
burr mill features 16 grinding settings, from very fine to coarse.
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or espresso, grind only the amount of coffee you will use immediately. The timer
is programmed to grind the number of cups indicated for an automatic drip coffee
maker using a medium grind, unless otherwise indicated.
Press the START button.
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While the machine is ON, rotate the GRIND SETTING KNOB to select your
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preferred coffee grind setting (see grind setting chart). If you turn the grind setting
knob to the right, the grind will be progressively coarser at each point. As you
familiarize yourself with the mill, you will discover which settings best suit your
coffee-making preferences. For best results always select the grind setting
while the unit is running or when the whole bean hopper is empty.
The appliance’s timer will shut off the burr mill when you have ground the desired
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amount of beans. If the ground coffee chamber is not correctly seated while the
mill is operating, the auto-off switch will shut off the appliance.
When grinding is complete, pull out the ground coffee chamber and remove the
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lid (Figure 1). Ground coffee can be easily poured from the chamber.
Any beans older than 1 week should be removed from the hopper.
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To ensure freshness, coffee beans should preferably be stored in the refrigerator,
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tightly closed in their original bag or can.
Figure 1 (removing the ground coffee chamber)
Fine Medium Coarse
Fine for Espresso
and Cappuccino
GRIND SETTING CHART
Medium for Automatic
Drip Coffee Makers
Coarse for Manual,
Percolator and Coffee Press
COFFEE MEASUREMENT CHART
MEDIUM GROUND COFFEE
CUPS OF COFFEE (5 OZ. EACH)
12 Cups
10 Cups
8 Cups
6 Cups
4 Cups
2 Cups
The amount of whole coffee beans required is about the same as the specified
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quantity of medium ground coffee tablespoons.
The unit will work for about 1 minute if you have selected the 12 cups setting.
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The unit may be stopped during grinding by:
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a. The user – you may change the timer setting to avoid overfilling the ground
coffee chamber before resuming operation.
b. Opening the hopper lid during operation – check that you have enough
beans. Close the lid and adjust the timer setting to avoid overfilling the
ground coffee chamber before resuming operation.
c. An out of position ground coffee chamber – check that it is not full. Close
the lid, place it in the correct position and adjust the timer setting to avoid
overfilling the ground coffee chamber before resuming operation.
Avoid overfilling the ground coffee chamber. This can cause the unit motor to overheat
and break a thermal fuse inside the mill, possibly damaging the unit permanently.
BEAN QUANTITY/TABLESPOONS
9 Tbsp
7.5 Tbsp
6 Tbsp
4.5 Tbsp
3 Tbsp
1.5 Tbsp
HELPFUL GRINDING HINTS
You may customize the above bean quantity recommendations as you familiarize
yourself with your new MR. COFFEE
Using finer grounds than required for brewing coffee in an automatic drip coffee
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maker might cause an overflow of the paper filter and/or the brew basket. Also,
the taste of the coffee might be stronger than desired. If this happens, use less
coffee grounds or change the grind setting to medium or to whichever setting
is necessary to obtain the desired result.
Using coarser grounds than required for brewing coffee in an automatic drip
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coffee maker might cause an overflow of the paper filter and/or the brew basket.
Also, the taste of the coffee might be weaker than desired. If this happens, use
more coffee grounds to obtain the desired result. For a regular or stronger cup
of coffee, adjust the grind setting to a medium to fine setting.
If a finer setting is required to brew espresso or cappuccino, please grind the
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amount of coffee grounds recommended by your product manufacturer.
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a. For Mr. Coffee
Espresso products:
1) Set the burr mill to Fine grind.
2) For 2 oz. of espresso coffee, 2 tsp (0.6 tbsp) of fine grind are
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burr mill, but always bear in mind the following:
required. Set the Timer to 3 cups, this will keep the unit ON enough
time to grind the finer grounds required.
3) For 4 oz. of espresso coffee, 4 tsp (1.3 tbsp) of fine grind are
required. Set the Timer to 5 cups, this will keep the unit ON enough
time to grind the finer grounds required.
b. Using improper medium or coarse coffee grinding settings might affect the
taste of the brewed espresso coffee, because the optimum coffee extraction
is not achieved. If you like a strong cup of espresso, make sure the grind
setting is fine.
If a coarser setting is required to brew coffee manually, in a percolator or using
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a coffee press, grind the amount of coffee grounds recommended by your
product manufacturer.
a. Mr. Coffee
1) Set the burr mill to a coarse grind setting.
2) Set the timer to 8-10 cups, this will keep the unit ON enough time to
3) Given that coarse grounds will take up more volume, always set the
b.Remember, you can customize the recommendations above as you discover
which setting best meets your personal coffee-making preference. As in the
case of automatic drip coffee makers,
1) Using an excessive amount of coffee grounds for brewing coffee in a
2) Using finer grounds than required for brewing coffee manually in a
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recommendation:
grind enough coffee for 12 cups of brewed coffee.
timer for 2-4 cups less than the amount desired.
percolator might cause an overflow of the percolator brew basket.
percolator, or using a coffee press, might cause an overflow of the
percolator brew basket and/or the taste of the coffee might be stronger
than desired. If you want a regular or weaker cup of coffee, adjust the
grind setting to a medium to coarse setting.
FOR BEST RESULTS
Use only coffee beans in this appliance.
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Select grind setting while the mill is running or when the hopper is empty.
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The ground coffee chamber and its lid should always be in place when using
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this appliance.
Do not leave the appliance unattended when grinding. The ground coffee chamber
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cannot hold the full contents of the whole bean hopper. Be sure to shut the
appliance off if the ground coffee chamber is full.
Do not use the finest setting when grinding coffee for your automatic drip
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coffeemaker. The finer grounds could cause the coffee basket to overflow.
To avoid overheating the motor, do not grind more than 2 full whole bean hoppers
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or 2 full 12-cup cycles without a break. Allow the motor to cool to room temperature
at least 2 minutes between cycles.
Flavored coffee beans will gum up the burrs and leave an oily residue when
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stored in the whole bean hopper for long periods of time. Be sure to clean your
burr mill more frequently when using flavored beans and to remove all caked-
Coarse
Medium
Coarse
Medium
on coffee particles from your grinder during cleaning.
Clean after every third use for best performance.
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After using, open the grinder to the coarsest setting and run empty to clear the
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grinding path.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Clean your burr mill before using it for the first time. Then, to ensure optimal mill
function and durability, clean it regularly following these simple steps.
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Always unplug your burr mill after use and before cleaning.
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Open the hopper lid. Empty any whole beans from the hopper. Remove the top
burr mill by rotating it clockwise (Figure 2). For better results hold the grind
setting button while rotating the burr mill clockwise. This will allow you to clean
the grinding wheel and the grinding compartment.
Clean the interior recesses with a soft brush (Figure 3). Note: Never use water
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or liquid for cleaning the lower grinding section of this appliance. BRUSH
NOT INCLUDED.
Wipe the whole bean hopper, its lid and the mill exterior with a damp cloth.
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The ground coffee chamber and lid can be washed in mild detergent and water.
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They both are top rack dishwasher safe. Do not immerse the mill or the whole
bean hopper in water or any other liquid or place in dishwasher. Use only nonabrasive cleaners to remove stains.
After completely drying the whole bean hopper and top burr mill, replace the burr
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mill in position by aligning snaps with receptacle and rotating counterclockwise
to lock it in position. For better results, hold the grind setting button while rotating
the burr mill counterclockwise. Once the burr mill is in position, pull gently to check
it is properly locked in position. If the burr mill comes out, repeat this step again.
Replace the ground coffee chamber and lid, making sure both snap securely
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into place.
Fill the hopper with whole beans.
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Figure 2
Figure 3
Note: Brush not included
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