Mr. Coffee ECTX81, ECTX85, ECTX84 User Manual

Thermal Coffeemakers /
Cafeteras Térmicas
ECT Series / Serie de ECT

User Manual /
Manual de Usuario

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Thermal Carafe Use and Care

You may damage your thermal carafe if you do not follow these instructions:
Use only the thermal carafe specifically designed for MR. COFFEE®models.

– This thermal carafe 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.

–

Do not clean the thermal carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads or other
abrasive

materials.

(See instructions for “Cleaning the Thermal Carafe”

on Page 13)

– Avoid sharp blows, scratches or rough handling.
– Do not take apart the thermal carafe.
– Do not place in the dishwasher.
– Do not immerse the thermal carafe in water.

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

(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

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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.

• The use of accessory attachments other than MR. COFFEE®products 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.

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.

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Setting Up Your Coffeemaker

Congratulations on your new MR. COFFEE®Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker purchase! 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:

•

8-Cup Brewing Capacity

•

Thermal Carafe

– Keeps your coffee hot and fresh up to 4 hours.

•

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 coffee is still brewing.

•

Water Level Indicator

– The water level indicator on the water reservoir allows

you

to quickly and accurately see exactly how much water you have in the reservoir.

•

Removable Filter Basket

– The removable filter basket allows you to easily lift out

the filter basket to add or remove a filter and ground coffee.

•

Comfort Fit Carafe Handle

– Provides comfort, control and confidence when pouring.

•

Drip-Free Thermal Carafe

– Designed to eliminate drips during and after pouring.

•

Lighted ON/OFF Indicator

– This safety feature reminds you that your coffeemaker is on.

•

Automatic Shut Off

– The unit shuts off automatically after the brew cycle.

Models ECTX81, ECTX84 and ECTX85

•

Programmable Controls

– Clock: The LED clock serves as a handy kitchen clock, as well as allows you to set

the timer.

– Delay Brew: Would you like to wake up to a fresh pot of coffee? The Delay Brew

feature allows you to preset when you would like the coffeemaker to brew your
coffee automatically, up to 24 hours in advance.

–

Clean Cycle: The indicator light will blink when your coffeemaker needs to be cleaned.

•

Audible Ready Signals

– Tell you when the brew cycle and the clean cycle

are complete.

•

Wipe Clean Membrane Control Panel

Table of Contents

Setting Up Your Coffeemaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Coffeemaker Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting the Clock (Models ECTX81, ECTX84 and ECTX85 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Brewing Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 11

Cleaning the Coffeemaker Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Selecting and Measuring Ground Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adding Water and Ground Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9

Brewing Coffee Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 10

Brewing Coffee Later (Models ECTX81, ECTX84 and ECTX85 only) . . . . 10 - 11

Cleaning the Coffeemaker Between Brew Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Maintaining Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 13

Cleaning the Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cleaning the Thermal Carafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Coffeemaker Features

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1 Models ECT84 and ECT85

2 Models ECTX81, ECTX84 and ECTX85

Models ECT84 and ECT85

1.

Control Panel

a.

BREW NOW Switch
and Indicator

Models ECTX81, ECTX84 & ECTX85

2.

Control Panel

a.

PRESS/HOLD Button

b.

Hour Button

c.

Min. (minute) Button

d.

DELAY BREW Button
and Indicator

e.

PM Indicator

f.

Clock Display

g.

ON•OFF Indicator

h.

Clean Cycle Button
and Indicator

i.

BREW NOW Button

3.

Hinged Water Reservoir Lid

4.

Water Level Indicator

5.

Power Cord

6.

MR. COFFEE®Brand 8-12 Cup
#4 Cone Style Coffee Filters
(Not Included)

7.

MR. COFFEE®Permanent Filter
(Not Included)

8.

Thermal Carafe

9.

Removable Filter Basket

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Setting the Clock (Models ECTX81, ECTX84 and ECTX85 only)

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.

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.

The clock is now set.

Figure A

Figure B

Brewing Coffee

Cleaning the Coffeemaker Before First Use

Follow the steps under “Adding Water and Ground Coffee” and “Brewing Coffee Now,”
(Pages 8-9) but do not add ground coffee.

Selecting and Measuring Ground Coffee

For best results, use coffee ground for use with automatic drip coffeemakers.
The amounts shown below are suggested amounts.

To Brew Use This Amount of Ground Coffee

8 cups 7 tablespoons or 3-1/2 scoops
6 cups 6 tablespoons or 3 scoops
4 cups 5 tablespoons or 2-1/2 scoops
2 cups 3 tablespoons or 1-1/2 scoops

• two level tablespoons = one level scoop

• one cup = five ounces brewed coffee

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5) Open the reservoir lid and fill the reservoir with
cold water to the desired cup level on the water
window (up to 8 cups).

6) Place the empty thermal carafe on the base.

To achieve the best performance, rinse
the thermal carafe with warm water.
This will improve the heat retaining
capabilities of the thermal carafe.
While brewing, the Brew-Thru lid must
be on the thermal carafe and the arrow
on the lid must be aligned with

the spout.

Otherwise, the carafe may overflow.

Make sure the thermal carafe is squarely
centered on the base or the water and
grounds will overflow from the brew
basket. An overflow may cause personal
injury or damage to property.

Brewing Coffee Now

For Models ECT84 and ECT85:

Press the BREW NOW switch

The ON indicator will illuminate, indicating that the coffeemaker
is on and the brew cycle will begin. When the coffee stops
flowing, the brew cycle is complete.

The coffeemaker will turn off automatically. The indicator light
will go out to let you know the brew cycle is complete.

Adding Water and Ground Coffee

1) Swing open the brew basket so that it

is extended out from the coffeemaker.

2) Place a MR. COFFEE

®

brand 8-12 cup #4 Cone

Style paper filter or a MR. COFFEE

®

permanent

filter in the 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) Be certain that the filter is centered in the
filter basket and that the basket is properly
snapped into place. Close the brew basket.

Do not brew coffee while
the brew basket is open.

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