Mr. Coffee EC User Manual
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons,
including the following:
• Read all instructions before using the Coffeemaker.
• Do not touch the Coffeemaker’s hot surfaces.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the power cord, power
plug, or Coffeemaker in water or other liquid.
• Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near
children.
• Turn the Coffeemaker off and unplug the power cord from the power
source when the Coffeemaker or 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.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or 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. Call our Consumer Affairs Department
at 800-672-6333.
• The use of accessory attachments other than MR. COFFEE®brand
may cause hazards or injuries.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter
or allow it to come in contact with hot surfaces.
• Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or
in a heated oven.
• To disconnect, turn the Coffeemaker OFF, then remove the power plug
from wall outlet.
• Do not use the Coffeemaker for other than intended use.
• Place the Coffeemaker on a hard, flat level surface to avoid interruption
of air flow underneath the appliance.
• This Coffeemaker is designed for household use only.
Decanter Use and Care
Follow the instructions below to reduce or eliminate the chance of breaking
the decanter:
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This decanter is designed for use with your MR. COFFEE®Coffeemaker
and therefore must never be used on a rangetop or in any oven,
including a microwave oven.
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Do not set a hot decanter on a wet or cold surface.
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Do not use a cracked decanter or a decanter having a loose
or weakened handle.
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Do not clean the decanter with abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads
or other abrasive materials.
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Discard the decanter immediately if it is ever boiled dry.
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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.
Special Cord Set Instructions
1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting
from 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 the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
This appliance has a polarized plug
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.
(one blade is wider than the other)
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Special Cord Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Setting Up Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Coffeemaker Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting the Clock
(Models ECX20, ECX23, ECX30 and ECX33 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Brewing Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cleaning the Coffeemaker Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting and Measuring Ground Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adding Water and Ground Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Water Filtration System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Brewing Coffee Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Brewing Coffee Later
(Models ECX20, ECX23, ECX30 and ECX33 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting the Warming Plate Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning the Coffeemaker Between Brew Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maintaining Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning the Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning the Decanter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting Your Coffeemaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Questions, Comments and Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Setting Up Your Coffeemaker
Congratulations on the purchase of your new MR. COFFEE®coffeemaker! Please read
these instructions carefully before using your new coffeemaker. Proper use, care and
maintenance will ensure trouble-free operation and the long life of this appliance.
Save these instructions for cleaning and, if necessary, replacement parts information.
Coffeemaker Features
Your new MR. COFFEE®coffeemaker has the following features:
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12-Cup Brewing Capacity
•
Drip-Free Decanter
•
Ergonomically Designed Handle
when pouring.
•
Removable Filter Basket
to remove a filter and ground coffee before returning back to its socket.
•
Lighted ON/OFF Switch
is on.
•
Non-Stick Warming Plate
to the surface of the warming plate.
•
Pause ’n Serve
feature allows you up to 30 seconds to pour a cup of coffee while the coffee
is still brewing.
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Programmable Controls
– Clock: The LED clock serves as a handy kitchen clock, and also allows you
to set the timer.
– Timer: 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 brew your coffee automatically,
up to 24 hours in advance.
– Two-Hour Auto Shut-Off: This safety feature keeps your coffee warm
for 2 hours after you brew, then automatically turns off.
– Designed to help prevent drips after pouring.
– Provides comfort, control and confidence
– The filter basket will lift out of socket to allow you
– This safety feature reminds you that your coffeemaker
– This feature prevents the decanter from sticking
– Can’t wait for the coffee to finish brewing? The Pause ’n Serve
(Programmable Models Only)
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Programmable Plus Controls
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Water Filtration:
coffee by removing 97% of the chlorine from the water used in brewing coffee.
– Special Cleaning Cycle: Enables you to easily maintain and clean your coffeemaker.
– Adjustable Temperature Warming Plate: Allows you to vary the temperature
that you wish to maintain for your coffee once it has finished brewing.
–
1-4 Cup Small Quantity Setting
up to four cups of quality coffee. It also allows you to adjust the strength of your
coffee while it is brewing 8 to 12 cups in order to meet your taste preference.
– Audible Ready Signal: Beeping sound allows you to know when your coffee
is done brewing.
Carbon-based water filtration system allows for great tasting
(ECX30 and ECX33 Coffeemakers Only)
: Allows you to set your coffeemaker to brew
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Setting the Clock (Models ECX20, ECX23, ECX30, ECX33)
The clock flashes on the control panel to indicate that it has not been set.
You must set the clock if you want to use the timer feature.
To set the clock:
1) Press and hold the HOUR button until the clock
displays the correct hour.
See Figure A-1 (for Models ECX20 and ECX23)
or Figure A-2 (for Models ECX30
The PM indicator will light to indicate a PM time;
if the PM indicator is not lit, the time is AM.
2) Press and hold the MIN. button until the clock
displays the correct minute.
See Figure B-1 (for Models ECX20 and ECX23)
or Figure B-2 (for Models ECX30 and ECX33).
The clock is now set.
and EC
X33).
Figure A-1
Figure A-2
Figure B-1
Figure B-2
Brewing Coffee
Cleaning the Coffeemaker Before First Use
Follow the steps under “Adding Water and Ground Coffee” and “Brewing Coffee Now,”
but do not add coffee grounds.
Selecting and Measuring Ground Coffee
For best results, use coffee ground for use with automatic drip Coffeemakers.
The amounts shown below are suggested amounts.
Number of Cups Tablespoons
12 9
10 7.5
86
64.5
43
21.5
One cup = Five ounces brewed coffee
Water Filtration System
(Models ECX30 and EXC33 Only)
Congratulations, your coffeemaker includes the
MR. COFFEE®water filtration system! This carbon-based
water filtration system improves the taste of your
coffee
by removing 97% of the chlorine from the
water that you use to brew your coffee.
To insert the water filtration system into your
coffeemaker please follow these steps.
1)
Place water filtration disk in the center of the
permanent filter that was included with your
coffeemaker.
2)
Place permanent filter with the water filtration disk
on top of it into your removable filter basket.
3)
Reattach the removable filter basket on to your
coffeemaker.
4)
Close the brew basket to ensure that the filter has
been properly inserted. If the brew basket does
not close properly then repeat Steps 1 – 3 again.
Note: When you are ready to brew coffee. Simply
remove the water filtration disk and insert the
desired amount of coffee into your permanent
filter. Then place the water filtration disk back
on top of the permanent filter and close the
brew basket. Your water filtration disk will
need to be replaced once every 30 days
(approximately 30 brew cycles). Replacement
water filtration disks can be purchased through
your local retailer or by calling 1-800-MR COFFEE
(1-800-672-6333).
Adding Water and Ground Coffee
1) Swing out the brew basket so that it is extended
out from the coffeemaker.
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2) Place a MR. COFFEE
filter or a MR. COFFEE
removable filter basket.
3) Add the desired amount of ground coffee
to the filter. Gently shake the filter basket
to level the ground coffee.
4) Reinsert the removable filter basket back on
to the Coffeemaker. Be certain that the filter
is centered in the basket and then close
the lid to the brew basket.
5) Fill the water reservoir with the desired amount
of tap water. See Figure C-1 (for Models EC12,
EC13, ECX20 and ECX23 only).
brand 8-12 cup #4 cone style
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permanent filter in the
Figure C-1
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6) Place the decanter on the warming plate.
Make sure the decanter is accurately
centered on the warming plate or the
water and grounds will overflow from
the brew basket. An overflow may cause
personal injury or damage to property.
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.
Do not brew coffee while the brew
basket is open.
Brewing Coffee Now
For Models EC12 and EC13:
Place the ON/OFF switch in the ON position.
The ON/OFF switch will light, indicating that the
Coffeemaker is on and the brew cycle will begin.
When the coffee stops flowing, the brew cycle
is complete.
While the coffee is brewing, the Pause ‘n
Serve feature allows you to sneak a cup of
coffee from the decanter. REPLACE THE
DECANTER ON THE WARMING PLATE
WITHIN 30 SECONDS TO PREVENT
OVERFLOW AND POSSIBLE INJURY.
To turn off the Coffeemaker,
press the ON/OFF switch.
If the brew basket overflows or
fails to empty into the decanter,
do not open
Unplug the Coffeemaker
wait for the contents to cool
before handling.
the brew basket.
and
For Models ECX20 and ECX23:
Press the BREW NOW button.
The ON/OFF indicator will light, indicating that
the Coffeemaker is on and the brew cycle
will begin. When the coffee stops flowing,
the brew cycle is complete.
To turn off the Coffeemaker,
press the BREW NOW button.
If the brew basket overflows or
fails to empty into the decanter,
do not open the brew basket. Unplug
the Coffeemaker and wait for the
contents to cool before handling.
For Models ECX30 and ECX33:
1) If you are making four cups of coffee or fewer,
press the 1-4 Cups button.
2) Press the BREW NOW button.
The ON/OFF indicator will light, indicating that
the Coffeemaker is on and the brew cycle will
begin. When the coffee stops flowing, the
brew cycle is complete, and you will hear
5 beep tones.
To turn off the Coffeemaker, press the
BREW NOW button again.
If the brew basket overflows or fails
to empty into the decanter, do not
open the brew basket. Unplug the
Coffeemaker and wait for the
contents to cool before handling.
After two hours, the Coffeemaker will
automatically shut off and you will
hear 3 beep tones. (Models ECX20,
ECX23, ECX30, ECX33 only)
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Adjusting the Warming Plate Temperature
(Models ECX30 and ECX33)
You can adjust the warming plate temperature
to five different settings, from warm to very hot.
To adjust the warming plate temperature:
Press the MIN. button to lower the temperature
of the warming plate. Press the MAX. button
to raise the temperature of the warming plate.
Cleaning the Coffeemaker Between Brew Cycles
To clean up the used coffee grounds and filter:
1) Discard the grounds and paper filter and rinse the
filter basket. You may also wash the filter basket in
the dishwasher.
2) Rinse the decanter with warm water. You may also
wash the decanter in the dishwasher (top rack
dishwasher safe only).
Make sure the Coffeemaker is turned off when
the decanter is empty.
Brewed coffee and grounds are both very hot.
Handle them with care to avoid scalding injuries.
Unplug the Coffeemaker’s power cord if you
are not using the Coffeemaker or clock.
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