Mr. Coffee EXP1, EXP3 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

THE EXPERT

Electronic

by Mr. Coffee

Model EXP1 or EXP3

Drip Coffeemaker

Use only chlorine free Mr. Coffee

brand filters which have the fast flow

rate required by The Expert’s

electronic brewing cycle. Use of the
wrong
overflow the filter during brewing.

filter may cause coffee to

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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:

1.

Read

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs,
or machine in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used

by or near children.

5. Depress the SELECT button to a non-operational mode and

unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow

to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before

cleaning.

6. 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 repair.

all

lnstructions

before

using the machine.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by MR.
COFFEE, inc. may cause hazards or injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces

10. Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.

11. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”. then remove plug

from wall outlet.

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

13. Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption

of air flow underneath the appliance.

14. Decanter use and Care

Breakage may occur if the following instructions are not followed:

a This decanter is designed for use with your Mr. Coffee

coffeemaker and therefore must

top, or in any oven including a microwave.

never

be used on a range

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

Do not use a cracked decanter or a decanter having a loose
or weakened handle.

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d. Do not clean the decanter with cleansers, steel wool pads,

or other abrasive materials.

e. Discard decanter immediately if it is ever boiled dry.

f

Avoid sharp blows, scratches, or rough handling.

15.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock do not remove

any service covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair
should be done by authorized personnel only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL CORD SET

INSTRUCTIONS

1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards
resulting from becoming entangled in,
cord.

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

or tripping over a longer

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 counter top or table top where it can be
pulled on by

children

or tripped over accidentally.

Introduction

Congratulations! You are the owner of The Expert by Mr. Coffee.
The custom designed micro chip built into this appliance sets this
coffeemaker’s performance apart from any other coffeemaker on

the market in terms of speed, convenience and safety.

Many of The Expert’s features are exclusive to this appliance. The
Electronic Brewing Cycle

because it brews it fast and hot. The Temperature Adjustable
Warmer Plate helps keep coffee-tasting delicious for hours at the
temperature you like to drink

extracts

your

more

coffee.

flavor

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from, your coffee

The Expert shuts itself off
five hours, whichever comes first. A

the coffeemaker needs cleaning and a

makes it easier to clean.

Other features include a 24 hour digital timer to allow you to pre­set your brewing to the desired time. The Automatic Pause ‘N
Serve
cup while the coffee’s still brewing.

Please read all of the instructions in this booklet before you begin
to use this appliance. Proper
the long life of this appliance and its trouble-free operation. Save

these instructions and refer to them often for cleaning and care

tips...and, happy brewing!

drip

stop valve allows you up to 30 seconds to sneak a

when a

care

decanter is

Cleaning light

and maintenance will insure

empty or in about

signals when

Special

Cleaning Cycle

Table Of Contents

Important Safeguards
Cord Set Instructions
Product Features
Clean this Machine Before Using
How to Brew Coffee

Warmer Plate Temperature Dial., ....................................

Intelligent Automatic Shut Off .....................................

Automatic Pause ‘N Serve .............................................

Setting the Clock and Timer ..........................................

Cleaning Light

How to Use the Electronic Cleaning Cycle ....................

Decanter Cleaning

What to Do If

Precautions
If Service Is Required
Limited Warranty

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IMPORTANT

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS OPERAT-

ING THIS MACHINE, PLEASE REFER TO THE “WHAT TO
DO IF” SECTION ON PAGE 12 OF THIS BOOKLET OR CALL
OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER:

l-800-321 -0370 or

l-800-362-7604 Ohio residents)

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Eastern Time Zone

Monday thru Friday

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Product Features

Model

Operating Lights

EXP1

Warmer
Temperature Dial

Cleaning
indicator Light

or EXP3 Electronic Drip Coffeemaker

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Digital

Clock-Timer

-Electronic
Cleaning Cycle

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Single Push

Button Control

ELECTRONIC BREWING CYCLE

Brews coffee fast and hot to extract more flavor and less bitterness.

WARMER PLATE TEMPERATURE DIAL

Allows you to keep your beverage as hot as you like.

INTELLIGENT AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

By sensing temperature as well as time, shuts off automatically
when a decanter is empty, when a decanter is removed for more
than 20 minutes, or in about five hours, whichever comes first.

CLEANING LIGHT AND CLEANING CYCLE

Cleaning light signals when coffeemaker needs cleaning. A special
cleaning cycle is designed to make cleaning easier.

DIGITAL CLOCK TIMER

Lets you preset your coffeemaker to brew coffee automatically,
when you want it. If power supply is cut off, the clock timer will
continue to operate for up to 10 minutes.

PAUSE ‘N SERVE DRIP STOP VALVE

Allows you to sneak a cup while the coffee is still brewing. Prevents
after-drip on the warmer plate when the decanter is removed.

10 CUP CAPACITY

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Clean This Machine Before Using

Make sure your first cup of coffee is as good as can be by cleaning
THE EXPERT before you use it the first time. Just follow these
simple steps:

Wash the decanter, lid and

brew funnel in a mixture
of mild detergent and

water. To remove the brew

funnel, simply depress the

latch on top of the
machine. See figure

Rinse each thoroughly.
Slide brew funnel into

place and follow steps
through #6 in the “How to
Brew Coffee” section to

rinse out the inside of your
coffeemaker.

#1

#4

Brewing is completed

funnel

light goes off and the”Warmer On” light is on. Turn the coffeemaker

off by depressing the SELECT button until all operating lights
are off. Discard the water in the decanter and rinse the decanter
and brew funnel.

THE EXPERT is now ready to use.

IMPORTANT

The Expert glass decanter is specially designed to activate

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the pause ‘n serve feature. The use of other decanters with

this machine may cause overflow in the brew basket while
brewing coffee. Be sure to always use Mr. Coffee’s 10 cup

glass decanter, model numbers ED1 (white) or ED3 (black).

3.
when the “Brewer On”

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How To Brew Coffee

1. Depress the latch on top of the brew funnel and remove the
brew funnel from your coffeemaker, see figure #l, on page 6.
place Mr. Coffee

Coffee filters. Because of the speed of
filters may cause beverage to overflow the filter during brewing.

2. Place coffee into the filter according to the coffee measurement
chart below.

3. Slide brew funnel back into position until it locks in place.

COFFEE MEASUREMENT CHART

For best results, use level tablespoons (tbls.) of drip grind or grind
recommended for automatic drip coffeemakers.

paper filter inside

Be sure to only use Mr.

this

machine, other paper

To brew this much coffee: Use

10 cups

8

cups

6

cups

4

cups 5 level tbls.

2

cups

‘Use

more or less coffee to suit your taste.

2 level

4. Fill the decanter with tap water to desired capacity as marked

5. Lift the dust cover and pour the water through the intake

6. Depress the SELECT button twice to set the coffeemaker to

tablesooons

on the side of the decanter, 1 cup = 5 ounces. To brew 10
cups, fill the decanter to the bottom of the metal band.

screen. Place the empty decanter with lid on the warmer plate.

“Brewer On”. The

the coffeemaker is brewing. Be sure to put the water in the

coffeemaker first, before selecting “Brewer On”. To prevent

damage, the machine will shut off if you have selected “Brewer
On” and there is no water in the machine.

= 1 coffee SCOOP.

“Brewer 0n”light

this

many tablespoons:

9 level tbls.
7 level tbls.

6 level tbls.

3 level tbls.

will glow to signal that

7. The brewing cycle is completed when the “Brewer On” light
goes off and the “Warmer On” light is on.

Note: The adjustable temperature

coffee at the temperature you select for up to five hours. For
normal usage, always keep the red dot on the temperature
dial knob within the red temperature range. The setting of
the temperature dial may affect the automatic shut off of The

Expert. If the temperature

shut off prematurely. If the temperature setting is too low,
The Expert may not shut off when the decanter is removed
from the warmer plate. Refer to the Warmer Plate Temperature

Dial and Intelligent Automatic Shut-Off instructions for further

information.

setting

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warmer

is too high, The Expert may

plate will keep your

8. Discard the used grounds and filter. Rinse the brew funnel
and slide it back into position.

9. To make another pot of coffee, turn the coffeemaker off by
depressing the SELECT button until all operating lights are
off. Repeat steps #l through

Note: If the cleaning light is on, this indicates that your
coffeemaker needs cleaning. See “How to Use Electronic
Cleaning Cycle” section.

10. Be sure to turn your coffeemaker off when no longer in use.
Simply depress the SELECT button until all operating lights
are off.

#7.

The Warmer Plate Temperature Dial

The warmer temperature dial on this coffeemaker was preset at
the factory to keep your coffee at approximately 185 degrees. On
most machines, the red dot on the dial will point to the 1 o’clock
position. This temperature is hot enough for most people, and
will preserve good flavor.

FOR HOTTER COFFEE, simply turn the dial clockwise, but use
caution. Higher temperatures cause more rapid flavor breakdown,
and risk scalding. If the temperature setting is high enough to
cause a burnt flavor, the coffeemaker will automatically shut off,
prematurely.

CAUTION: YOUR MACHINE MAY SHUT OFF PREMATURELY
there Is less than two cups of coffee left and the warmer temperature
setting Is too high for the amount of coffee left. Simply turn
temperature down and turn your coffeemaker back on to “Warmer
On”.

FOR COOLER COFFEE, and even better flavor retention, simply

turn the dial counter-clockwise.

Note: The Expert may not always shut off when the decanter Is
removed from the warmer plate If the warmer temperature settlng
is too low. If this situation occurs, simply turn the temperature
up slightly by rotating the dial clockwise.

if

the

Intelligent Automatic Shut-Off

The Expert features the most advanced automatic shut off found
on any household
as time, The Expert will automatically shut off when:

1. the decanter is empty,

2. the decanter is removed from the warmer plate for more than

20 minutes,

3. there is less than two cups of coffee in the decanter and the

warmer temperature setting is too high for the amount of coffee

left. See “CAUTION”, above.

coffeemaker.

By sensing temperature as well

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4.

the decanter is not properly placed on the warmer plate,
or, in about five hours, whichever comes first.

5.

Note:

The

Expert may not always shut off when the
Is remo m the warmer plate if the warmer temperature
setting low. If this situation occurs, simply turn the
temperature ‘up slightly by rotating the

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decanter

dial

clockwise.

Automatic Pause ‘N Serve

For your convenience, our Automatic Pause ‘n Serve feature allows

you up to 30 SECONDS to sneak a cup while the coffee is still

brewing. But don’t delay, if the decanter is removed for more than
30 seconds, the brew funnel may overflow.

Setting The Clock And Timer

To Set the Clock...

1.

Plug the power cord into a standard electrical
outlet.

2.

Alternately press and hold the HOUR and

MINUTE buttons until you reach the current
time. AM and PM indicators are provided in
the display, for your convenience.

Figure

To Pre-Set the Brewing Time...

Simply press and hold the BREW button while setting the brew
time with the HOUR and MINUTE buttons. The display will indicate
the AM or PM BREW time you have selected. See Figure #2.

At any time you can check the pre-set brew time by simply
depressing the BREW button. The clock display will show the pre­set AM or PM BREW time you have selected.

To Automatically

1. Follow steps #l through #5 in the section “How to Brew Coffee”.

2. Turn the coffeemaker to “Auto Start” by depressing the SELECT
button until the “Auto Start” light is on. The coffeemaker is
now set to automatically brew coffee at the preset time.

3. At the desired brewing time, the “Auto Start” light will turn
off and the “Brewer On” light will glow, indicating that the
coffeemaker is brewing.

4. The brewing cycle is completed when the “Brewer On” light

goes off and the “Warmer On” light is glowing.

5. The Expert will NOT automatically come on again the next day.

To reset “Auto Start”, repeat steps

Power loss back-up...

If power supply is cut-off, the timer will continue to operate for
up to 10 minutes. No need to reset the clock after a brief power

outage.

Brew at Pre-Set Time...

2

,

#l

and #2 above.

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Cleaning Light

Mineral deposits in your water affect the performance of your
coffeemaker. A build up of deposits will slow the brewing cycle
and cause your coffee to become bitter.

When the Cleaning Light is on, the machine should be cleaned,

immediately. The light will remain on, in between brewing cycles,
until your coffeemaker is cleaned.

Note: jn some instances, mineral build up may flake off and clog
the inside of your coffeemaker before the cleaning light turns on.

You will know when you begin to notice an increase in steaming.

Clean your coffeemaker, immediately.

How To Use The Electronic Cleaning

For convenience and efficiency, The Expert’s built-in cleaning
cycle is designed to clean your machine slowly and thoroughly
while unattended and will shut itself off automatically when the
cleaning cycle has completed.

To clean your coffeemaker, use MR. COFFEE CLEANER or

undiluted vinegar. For best results, use MR. COFFEE CLEANER.

It cleans better than vinegar and has no unpleasant odor.

Using Mr. Coffee Cleaner:

(Read Caution Statement on Side Panel of Mr. Coffee Cleaner

Box Before Use)

1. Fill the decanter with warm water to the 5 cup mark.

2. Empty contents of one packet of MR. COFFEE CLEANER into
the decanter and stir until the cleaner is completely dissolved.
This will make a clear blue solution.

3. Pour the blue solution into the coffeemaker.

4. Place a Mr. Coffee filter in the brew funnel and slide funnel
back into place. Place empty decanter with lid on the warming
plate.

Cycle

5. Set the “Warmer Temperature” dial to
CLEAN by rotating the dial to the right until
it stops, see figure
SELECT button until the”Warmer On” light
glows.

Figure 3

7. When all of the 5 cups of blue solution has been pumped
back
button until all operating lights are off. If left unattended, The
Expert will shut itself off automatically in approximately

2 hours.

out

turn the coffeemaker off by depressing the SELECT

6. The cleaning solution is pumped very
slowly through the machine to thoroughly

clean out all mineral deposit build-up.

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#3,

and depress the

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8. Discard the blue solution and used filter.

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9. Be sure to rinse out all traces of the blue solution in your
coffeemaker by running a decanter of water only (no cleaning
solution) through the coffeemaker in the “Brewer On” mode.

10. Continue to rinse out the unit, decanter and brew funnel until
there is no trace of the blue solution.

11. At this time the Cleaning Light should be off. If not, repeat
the above cleaning steps with a second packet of Mr. Coffee

Cleaner.

12. Reset Warmer Temperature Dial to desired warmer
temperature.

Using vinegar:

1. Perform the cleaning steps above using 1 quart of undiluted
white household vinegar instead of Mr. Coffee Cleaner.

Decanter Cleaning

Hard water can leave a whitish mineral deposit inside the decanter.
Coffee and tea discolor these deposits, sometimes leaving a
brownish stain inside the decanter. To remove these stains, follow
these simple steps:

1. Pour warm white vinegar in the decanter and let it soak for
20 minutes.

2. Discard the vinegar. Wash and rinse the decanter thoroughly
using a soft cloth. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners. They
will cause scratches which can lead to breakage.

What To Do

1. The coffeemaker overflows when I make coffee:

The Expert’s electronic brewing cycle brews up to 35% faster
than other coffeemakers. The use of the wrong filter may cause
overflow. Use Mr. Coffee brand filters, only. Mr. Coffee filters
have a fast flow

Make sure the decanter is properly placed on the warmer plate.

If improperly placed, it may not activate the pause ‘n serve

feature, and cause overflow in the brew funnel.

The Expert decanter is specially designed to fit this coffeemaker

and to activate the pause ‘n serve feature. The use of other
decanters will cause the brew funnel to overflow. When
replacing the decanter, be sure to purchase The Expert

decanter, Models #ED1 (white) or #ED3 (black).

2. Machine shuts off while I’m trying to brew coffee:

1.

Be sure to pour the water in the machine first, before brewing
coffee. If there is no water in the machine and you turn
the machine on to brew, the machine will shut off to prevent
damage.

2. When the brewing is complete, the control panel light will
switch from “brewer on” to “warmer on” to indicate that
your coffee is ready and is in the warming mode.

3. Machine shuts itself off prematurely:

By sensing temperature as well as time, The Expert will

automatically shut off when the decanter is empty, the decanter

is removed from the warmer plate for more than 20 minutes,
there is less than two cups of coffee in the decanter, the
decanter is not properly placed on the warmer plate or in about
five hours, whichever comes first.

If the temperature dial is set too high, The Expert may shut
off prematurely. Simply turn the temperature down by rotating
the dial counter-clockwise and turn your coffeemaker back
on to “Warmer On”.

4. Machine does not automatically shut off:

If the temperature dial is set too low, The Expert may not
automatically shut off. Move the adjustable warmer temper-

ature dial to the right so that the dot on the dial is lined up

in the 1 o’clock position. If the machine does not turn off in
20 minutes, advance the dial slightly to the right.

5. I just cleaned my coffeemaker and the cleaning light is on:

Repeat the cleaning process. For best results, use Mr. Coffee
Cleaner.

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rate.

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS MACHINE

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Avoid areas of the coffeemaker which may become hot or emit

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steam when the machine is “on”, particularly the brew funnel

and the intake screen.

l Avoid jerking or straining the power cord when unplugging.

Grasp the molded plug to unplug.

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Unplug unit when not in use.

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Unplug the unit when wiping the exterior. Use only a damp

cloth to wipe.

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Always remove the decanter before removing the brew funnel

and replace the brew funnel before replacing the decanter.

Don’ts.....

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Do Not place a cloth or otherwise restrict airflow beneath the

appliance.

l Never reheat a beverage by passing it through the brewing

system.

l Do Not use abrasive or caustic cleaning compounds to clean

the exterior of the unit.

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Do Not store the machine until warmer plate has cooled.

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Do Not use the machine if the operating lights fail to light when

the select button is pressed.

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Do Not place your hand underneath the brew funnel, in order

to avoid contact with any hot fluid.

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Do Not permit children to use this appliance.

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Avoid using chemically softened water. It can inhibit proper

filtration, causing a long drip time from the brew basket and
will affect the beverage flavor.

0 Never pour liquids other than water, coffee maker cleaners such

as

MR. COFFEE CLEANER or vinegar into the water intake.

If

Service Is Required

If service is required for your Mr. Coffee machine, please consult

your listing of authorized service centers packed with your brewer.

Please

do not return

this

appliance

to your store.

For additional information regarding service, please call our Toll-

Free Number: 1-800-321-0370
Ohio residents call: l-800-362-7604
Our office hours are

8:30)

AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time Zone, Monday

thru Friday.

Please include Model Number EXP1 (white)

or

EXP3 (black), date

of purchase, and description of problem in all communications.

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Notes

Limited Warranty

Mr. Coffee, inc. warrants to the consumer that Mr. Coffee

Electronic Drip Coffeemaker, Models EXP1 and EXP3 (except

for cord set and glass parts) are free from manufacturer
defects in material or workmanship for a period of three years
from the date of original purchase when used in compliance
with directions as outlined in the manufacturer’s instructions,
which will constitute reasonable and necessary maintenance

by the consumer.

In case of manufacturer defects in material or workmanship,
Mr. Coffee, inc. agrees to repair (remedy) a defective coffee
brewer without charge.

To be covered under this warranty, repairs must be made
by the authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center most convenient
to the consumer, A list of authorized Mr. Coffee Service
Centers is enclosed. As the consumer, you assume all cost
incurred in transporting your Mr. Coffee machine to the

Authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state. Any

implied warranty is limited in duration to the three years
provided in this, the only, expressed warranty. Some states
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

No responsibility is assumed for incidental or consequential
damages; nor damage due to misuse or the use of any
unauthorized attachment; nor assumption of responsibility

for damage by use of an unspecified electrical circuit. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or

exclusion may not apply to you.

Warranty is void:

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If unit is subjected to service by anyone other than a

service center appearing on the enclosed Authorized Mr.

Coffee Service Center list.

FORM 2087A

Mr. Coffee, inc.

24700 Miles Road, Bedford Helghts, Ohio 44146-1399

Printed in U.S.A.