Mr. Coffee BVMC-ECX User Manual [en, es]

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User Manual /Manual del Usuario

Coffeemaker / Cafetera

BVMC-ECX/BVMC-ECX

Printed in China/Impreso en China P.N. 172849
BVMC-ECX41_14ESM1 GCDS-MRC32760-SL

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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:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
COFFEEMAKER.

2. Do not touch the coffeemaker’s hot surfaces. Use
handles or knobs. Scalding may occur if the lid is
removed during brewing cycles.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse
the power cord, power plug or coffeemaker in
water or in any other liquid.

4. Close adult supervision is necessary when this
appliance is used by or near children.

5. Turn the coffeemaker OFF and unplug the power
cord from the power source when the coffeemaker
and clock are not in use and before cleaning. Allow
the coffeemaker parts to cool before putting on or
taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged power
cord or power plug, or operate it 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.

7. The use of accessory attachments other than MR.
COFFEE® brand products may cause hazards or injuries.

8. Do not use the coffeemaker outdoors.

9. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of
table or counter, or allow it to come into contact
with hot surfaces.

10. Do not place this coffeemaker on or near a hot gas

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11. To disconnect the coffeemaker, turn it OFF, then
remove the power plug from the power supply.

12. Place the appliance on a hard, flat, level surface
to avoid interruption of airflow underneath the
coffeemaker.

13. This coffeemaker is designed for household use only.

14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

DECANTER USE AND CARE

Follow the instructions below to reduce or eliminate the
chance of breaking the glass decanter:

• This decanter is designed for use with your MR. COFFEE®

coffeemaker and therefore must never be used on a
range top or in any oven, including a microwave oven.

• Do not set a hot decanter on a wet or cold surface.

• Do not use a cracked decanter or a decanter having a

loose or weakened handle.

• Do not clean the decanter with abrasive cleaners, steel

wool pads or other abrasive materials.

• Discard the decanter immediately if it is ever boiled dry.

• Protect the decanter from sharp blows, scratches or rough

handling.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

do not remove any service covers. There are no
user serviceable parts inside the coffeemaker.
Only authorized personnel should repair the
coffeemaker.

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 trouble­free operation for this appliance. Please save these
instructions and refer to them for cleaning and care tips.

stove or electric burner or in a heated oven.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Welcome and congratulations on the purchase of your new
MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker. Your new ECX Series coffeemaker
will wake up with you in the morning and provide you breaks
and treats during your hectic daily activities. How you enjoy
your MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker is up to you!

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

1. 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.

2. An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is
exercised in its use.

3. 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.

4. 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

Important Safeguards..............................................................2

Decanter Use and Care...........................................................3

Introduction..............................................................................4

Special Cord Set Instructions..................................................4

Table of Contents.....................................................................5

Parts Diagram...........................................................................6

Coffeemaker Features and Benefits......................................8

Clean Your Coffeemaker Before Using the First Time...........9

Setting The Clock and Delay Brew Time...............................10

Preparing for Use....................................................................11

 •SuggestedCoffeeMeasurementChart
 •AddingWaterandGroundCoffee
 •WaterFiltrationSystem

Brewing Coffee Now................................................................14

Brewing Coffee Later (Delay Brew).......................................16

Cleaning and Maintaining Your Coffeemaker........................17

Troubleshooting Your Mr. Coffee® Coffeemaker...................20

Service and Maintenance.....................................................23

Warranty Information.............................................................25

TABLE OF CONTENTS

modify the plug in any way.

5. You can customize the length of the power cord so that
it is the exact length you desire. To increase the length
of the power cord: grasp the power cord (not the
power plug) and gently lift it out of the slot, then pull it
away from the coffeemaker. To decrease the length of
the power cord: Grasp the power cord (not the power
plug), lift it out of the slot and gently feed it into the
coffeemaker. Lock the cord in the slot when finished.

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PARTS DIAGRAM CONTROL PANEL

1

2

8

3

4

a. Clock Display
b. Fresh Brew™ Timer Display

Button

c. Brew Strength Button
d. Delay Brew Indicator
e. Clean Cycle Indicator
f. Hour/Minute Button
g. Set Delay Button
h. Brew Now
i. Select/Off Button

f

a

e

d

h

i

5

1. Brew Basket Lid

g

c

b

2. Shower Head

3. Water Reservoir

4. Pause ‘n Serve

5. Water Window

Coffeemaker Extras

6. Non-stick
warming plate

7. Decanter

6

7

8. Removable Filter
Basket

Water Filtration

System

Mr. Coffee® Brand

Nylon Permanent Filter

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COFFEEMAKER FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Your new MR. COFFEE® coffeemaker has the following
features:

• Brewing Capacity – 12 cups – Glass decanter series.

• Removable Filter Basket – The filter basket lifts out for

fast and easy cleaning and filling.

• Pause ‘n Serve – Can’t wait for the coffee to finish brewing?

The Pause ‘n Serve feature allows you up to 30 seconds to
pour a cup of coffee while the coffeemaker is still brewing.
Carefully remove the decanter and the Pause ’n Serve
feature will be automatically activated, temporarily stopping
the flow of coffee into the decanter.

• Water Window – Shows amount of water in the reservoir

for accurate filling.

• Non-Stick Warming Plate – This feature allows you

to keep your coffee hot after brewing. The non-stick
attribute prevents the decanter from sticking to the
surface of the warming plate.

• Brew Strength Selector – Adjusts the brewing time to

create a more full-flavored coffee.

• Water Filtration System – Great tasting coffee begins

with great water! Using the Mr. Coffee® carbon-based
water filter in the Mr. Coffee® coffeemaker during the
brewing process helps remove up to 97% of the chlorine
from the water and improves the taste of your coffee.

• Cord Storage – Safely stores excess cord to keep your

countertop neat.

– Delay Brew – Would you like to wake up to a fresh

pot of coffee? The timer allows you to preset when
you would like the coffeemaker to automatically begin
brewing your coffee, up to 24 hours in advance.

– Special Cleaning Cycle – Enables you to easily maintain

and clean mineral deposits from your coffeemaker.

NOTE: If you have selected any of the operating functions,
the coffeemaker will act upon the last operation selected if
the power is restored within 7 seconds after a power outage.

CLEAN YOUR COFFEEMAKER BEFORE USING THE
FIRST TIME

Make sure your first cup of coffee is as good as can be by
cleaning your MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker before its first use.
Just follow these simple steps:

1. Wash the decanter, decanter lid, permanent filter,
water filtration, and the filter basket in a mixture of mild
detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly (please refer
to the parts diagram listed above).

2. Replace all the parts and close the lid. Then, run a brew
cycle with water only, without adding coffee and coffee
filter.

3. When brewing is complete, turn your coffeemaker off,
discard the water in the decanter and rinse the decanter,
decanter lid, and filter basket.

Your coffeemaker is now ready to use. Enjoy it!

• Two-Hour Auto Shut-Off – Keeps your coffee hot for two

hours, then automatically shuts off.

• Programmable Controls:

– Clock – The clock serves as a handy kitchen clock and

allows you to set the Delay Brew feature and functions
as the FRESH BREW™ TIMER feature.

– Fresh Brew™ Timer feature – Lets you know how long

your coffee has been waiting for you.

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SETTING THE CLOCK AND DELAY BREW TIME

To Set the Clock:

1. Plug the power cord into a standard
electrical outlet. The clock will flash on the
control panel to indicate that the time has
not been set yet.

2. Press and hold the Hour/Minute Button
until you reach the current time. The AM
or PM indicator will light at the top of the
display ( Figure 1).

The clock is now set!
NOTE: Pressing Select/Off before setting the
clock will cause the clock to start keeping time
from 12:00 a.m. You must set the clock if you
want to use the Delay Brew feature.

To Set the Delay Brew Time:

While the display is in the clock mode, simply
press the SET DELAY button (Figure 2) and,
while the Amber Delay Brew LED is flashing,
set the brew time by pressing the Hour/Minute
Button. The AM or PM indicator will light at the
top of the clock display. (Figure 3)

Within a few seconds the display will change to
the current time.

The Delay Brew Time is now set!
NOTE: To activate the DELAY BREW cycle, see

the “Brewing Coffee Later” section.
To check the programmed time, push the SET DELAY button.

The display will show the time you have programmed the
coffee to brew. If you press the SET DELAY button again or
wait a few seconds, the display will switch back.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

PREPARING FOR USE

Selecting and Measuring Ground Coffee

For best results, use a level tablespoon for ground coffee
measurement. Make sure you use medium grind coffee for a
perfect brew.

A. Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart

To Brew Ground Coffee

12 Cups 9 tbsp.
10 Cups 7.5 tbsp.

8 Cups 6.5 tbsp.
6 Cups 4.5 tbsp.
4 Cups 3 tbsp.

1 level tablespoon (tbsp) = 5 gr./0.17 oz./ 15 ml

1 cup = 5 fl. oz./ 148ml of brewed coffee
Use more or less coffee to suit your taste.

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B. Water Filtration System

Congratulations! You are the owner of a MR. COFFEE® water
filtration system. Using the Mr. Coffee® carbon-based water
filter in the Mr. Coffee® coffeemaker during the brewing
process helps remove up to 97% of the
chlorine from the water and improves the

Red

Indicator

taste of your coffee.
First, look for the MR. COFFEE Filter

Friendly symbol on the bottom of
your filter basket. If you do not see this
symbol, please call 888 800-9130.

To use the water filtration system in your
MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker, please follow these
steps:

1. Align the red indicator on the frame to the
letter that corresponds with the month that
you are using the disk for the first time. This
serves to remind you to change the disk
every month (approx. 30 brewing cycles). To
change the disk, remove the used disk, insert
new disk into the frame.

NOTE: For optimum results, use the water
filtration system with the permanent filter.

2. Rinse the water filter in fresh water before
first use.

3. Follow Adding Water and Coffee instructions.

4. When you are done brewing your coffee,
rinse the water filter with fresh water. Do
not put your water filter in the
dishwasher.

To replace the water filter disks: slide
the used disk from your water filtration

Frame

Filter Disk

system. To insert the new disk, slide disk
into the frame.

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C. Adding Water and Ground Coffee

1. Open the brew basket lid. For your
convenience, you can lift out the
removable filter basket.

2. Place the MR. COFFEE® nylon
permanent filter included into the
removable filter basket (Figure 4).

NOTE: If using paper filters instead of
the nylon permanent filter included, it
is important that the sides of the filter

Figure 4

fit flush against the side of the filter basket. If filter collapse
occurs, dampen the filter before placing in the filter basket
and adding ground coffee and water.

3. Add the desired amount of coffee and gently shake to
level the coffee. See the Suggested Coffee Measurement
Chart.

4. After following instructions in the Water Filtration
System, place the MR. COFFEE® water filter in the basket,
making sure that the side marked “this side up” faces you
and that the water filter is level.

5. Be sure the removable filter basket is properly centered
and all the way down in the brew basket and close the lid.

6. Fill the decanter with cold, fresh water to the desired
capacity (1 cup = 5 fl. oz./ 148ml) For easy and accurate
filling, the water markings on the glass decanter and on the
water window show the amount of water needed to make
the corresponding desired number of cups. Do not fill past
the “12 cup MAX line” or water will flow out of the overfill
hole in the back of the coffeemaker.

The amount of coffee brewed will always be slightly less

than the amount of water poured in the water reservoir.
This is due to the minimum absorption of water by the
coffee grounds.

7. Lift the brew basket lid and pour the water into the
water reservoir. Close the lid and place the empty
decanter onto the warmer plate.

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NOTE: Make sure the decanter is fully placed on the warming
plate or the water and the grounds will overflow from the
filter basket. An overflow may cause personal injury or
damage to property.

CAUTION! To reduce the risk of damaging the decanter and/

or the risk of personal injury, do not add cold water
to the decanter if the decanter is already hot. Allow
the decanter to cool before using.

4. After the used coffee grounds have cooled, carefully
remove the filter basket and discard them.

NOTE: The brew basket lid is hot after brewing. Always allow
the coffeemaker to cool down before cleaning.

5. Prior to making a second pot of coffee, turn the
coffeemaker off. This will reset the FRESH BREW™ TIMER
feature. To turn the coffeemaker off, press the Select/Off
button all lights will turn off.

6. Make sure the decanter is empty before starting to brew

BREWING COFFEE NOW

1. To enjoy a more full flavored cup of coffee,
press the Brew Strength button once. The
STRONG Brew Strength red light will turn
on. The coffeemaker will remain in the Brew
Strength you have selected until you change
it back to REGULAR strength by pressing the
Brew Strength button or until you unplug the
machine (Figure 5).

NOTE: Once brewing has started the brew
strength cannot be changed during the brew
cycle. The coffeemaker automatically defaults to
regular strength.

2. Complete the steps in the Adding Water
and Coffee section and with the glass
decanter and the filter basket securely in
place, turn the coffeemaker on by pressing
the Select/Off button once. The BREW NOW

Figure 5

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coffee.

7. Be sure to turn your coffeemaker off when no longer
using it.

The Fresh Brew™ Timer Feature

The FRESH BREW™ TIMER feature lets you know
how long your coffee has been waiting for
you. At the start of the brew cycle, the FRESH
BREW™ TIMER feature will automatically be
activated.

Press the FRESH BREW™ TIMER button once
(Figure 7) and the clock time will change to
show the amount of time that has passed since
brewing completed. Push again to display

Figure 7

current time.
NOTE: The BREW NOW green light must be on for the FRESH

BREW™ TIMER feature to operate. The time and delay brew
time cannot be set when the fresh brew time is displayed.

green light will turn on to signal that the
coffeemaker is on and brewing (Figure 6).

3. After brewing is complete an audible ready signal will
sound to let you know your coffee is ready.

NOTE: The default is for the audible ready signal to sound
after brewing. To turn off the audible ready signal, hold the
SET DELAY button for 5 seconds. To turn the audible ready
signal back on, hold the SET DELAY button again for 5 second.

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BREWING COFFEE LATER

1. You must first set the time for when you
would like the coffeemaker to begin
brewing your coffee as described in Setting
the Clock and the Delay Brew Timer section.

2. Prepare your coffeemaker as described in
Adding Water and Ground Coffee section.

3. To activate DELAY BREW and program your
coffeemaker to brew coffee at a later
time, press the Select/Off button twice
(Figure 8). The yellow DELAY BREW light will turn on. The
coffeemaker is now set to automatically brew coffee at
the pre-set later time. You can select a stronger strength
if you desire by pressing the Brew Strength button.
Otherwise, it will default to regular strength.

4. At the pre-set time, the green BREW NOW light will
turn on and the DELAY BREW yellow light will turn off,
indicating the brewing has started in the selected brew
strength. The FRESH BREW™ TIMER feature will start.

5. The coffeemaker warmer plate will keep your coffee hot
for 2 hours and then automatically turn off.

As a safety feature, your coffeemaker will NOT start
again automatically the next day. If you want your
coffee to brew at the same time the following day,
simply add a new filter, coffee and water and set
DELAY BREW, by repeating Steps 2 and 3 above.

To cancel DELAY BREW: Press the Select/Off button until all

lights turn off (Figure 8).

Figure 8

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING
YOUR COFFEEMAKER

Daily Cleaning

Always unplug the coffeemaker and allow to cool before
cleaning.

Remove the filter basket, permanent filter, decanter and
decanter lid and wash them in a solution of hot water and
mild liquid soap.

Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive
materials. Dishwasher top rack safe parts: glass decanter and
lid, filter basket and permanent filter. The water filter disk is not
dishwasher safe.

CAUTION! Never immerse the coffeemaker itself in
water, in any other liquid or place in the dishwasher.

Regular Cleaning and Maintenance

The red clean light will turn on and flash to let you know that
your coffeemaker needs to be cleaned. The red light will turn
off after the clean cycle has been completed.

Decalcifying your MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker

Minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water will leave
deposits in your coffeemaker and affect its performance.
To order the Mr. COFFEE® cleaner, please call our Service
Department at 1-888-800-9130.

1. Follow package instructions to prepare one batch of
MR. COFFEE® Cleaner. Pour the mixture into the water
reservoir. Before decalcifying, remove the water filtration
disk from the machine.

NOTE: 4 cups or 20 fl. oz./ 592ml of undiluted, white
household vinegar may be used as a substitute for the
cleaner.

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