Mr. Coffee GB User Manual [en, es]
User Manual/
Manual del Usuario
MR.C®FFEF
Grind & Brew
12-Cup Coffeemaker
Cafetera para moler
y Preparar 12 Tazas
de Café
GB Series/Serie GB
www.mrcoffee.com
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of fire, efectric shock and/or injury to persons, basic safety
precautions shouid aiways be foilowed when using eiectricai appiiances, inciuding the
foiiowing:
1. READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USiNG THE COFFEEMAKER.
2. Do not touch the coffeemaker's hot surfaces. Use handies or knobs.
3. To protect against eiectric 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 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.
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 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 or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
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. Check the grinding chamber for presence of foreign objects before using.
14. Avoid contact with any moving parts.
15. This coffeemaker is designed for household use only.
16. Do not use appliance for anything other than intended use.
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.
Decanter Care
Follow the instructions bek)w to reduce or eliminate the chance of breaking the decanter:
• 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.
• 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.
Special Cord Set Instructions
1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from a person
or pet burning 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 childrer
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.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the MR.COFFEE® Grind & Brew 12-Cup Coffeemaker with
a built-in coffee grinder. The MR. COFFEE® Grind & Brew autcwnatically grinds
beans and dispenses coffee into the filter before the brew cyde begins. The
Programmable Timer can be set up to 24 hours in advance to automatically grind
beans and freshly brew coffee any time of the day.
The Grind & Brew Coffeemaker also features a lid activated Pause 'n Serve dripstop valve that allows you up to 30 seconds to sneak a cup while the coffee is still
brewing, plus Two-hour Automatic Shut-Off and Power Loss Backup.
Please read ALL of the instmctions in this manual carefully before you begin to
use №is appliance. Proper care and maintenance will ensure a long life and a
trouble-free operation for this appliance.
Please save these instructions
and refer to them for cleaning and care tips.
Table of Contents
Important Safeguards..........................................................................................................2
Decanter Care.......................................................................................................................3
Special Cord Set Instructions............................................................................................ 3
Introduction..........................................................................................................................4
Cleaning Your Coffeemaker Before Using the First Time
Parts Diagram.......................................................................................................................6
Coffeemaker Features.........................................................................................................7
Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart.............................................................................^
Setting the Clock and Delay Brew Time............................................................................8
Using the Brew Strength Selector......................................................................................^
Brewing Coffee Now: Using Fresh Beans........................................................................^
Brewing Coffee Later: Using Fresh Beans.....................................................................10
Brewing Coffee Now: Using Pre-Ground Coffee
Brewing Coffee Later: Using Pre-Ground Coffee..........................................................12
Maintaining Your Coffeemaker
Troubleshooting Your Mr. Coffee^' Coffeemaker..........................................................15
Service and Maintenance..................................................................................................17
Warranty Infromation.........................................................................................................18
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Cleaning 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® Grind & Brew Coffeemaker before its first use. Just follow
these simple steps:
1. Remove the Grinding Chamber Assembly. To remove the assembly,
grab both sides of the grinding chamber just below the lid and lift up
and away from the coffeemaker.
2. Wash the decanter lid and the grinding chamber assembly in a mixture
of mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly (please refer to
the parts diagram on page 6). The decanter lid and the grinding
chamber are both top rack dishwasher safe.
3. Replace all the parts and close the lid. Then follow Steps 3 through
5 in “Brewing Coffee Now: Using Pre-Ground Coffee" on page 11 to
clean the inside of your coffeemaker.
4. When brewing is complete, turn your coffeemaker off. Discard the
water in the decanter and rinse the decanter, decanter lid. filter basket
and grinder chamber assembly.
Your coffeemaker Is now ready to use.
Warning!
A
Do not remove the grinding chamber assembly
by the water channel, it will be warm after
brewing.
Parts Diagram
1. Water Windows
2. Control Panel
3. Decanter Lid
4. Decanter
5. Grinding Chamber
6. Removable Grinding
Chamber Aseembly
7. Water Reservoir
8. Warming Plate
9. Coffeemaker Lid
10. Grinding Chamber Lid
11. Lid Release Button
12. Removable Filter Basket
13. Water Channel
Control Panel
a. Grind 8 Brew light
b. Select button
c. Clock
d. Strong light
e. Brew Strength button
f. Delay Brew light
g. Delay Brew button
h. Set Delay button
i. Minute button
j. Hour button
k. Brew Only light
Coffeemaker Features
Your new MR. COFFEE®coffeemaker has the following features:
• 12-cup Brewing Capacity
• Removable Filter Basket - The filter basket lifts out of the brew basket
for fast and easy cleaning and filling.
• Removable Grinding Chamber Assembly - The grinding chamber
assembly lifts out of the coffeemaker to allow you to clean it after use.
• 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.
• Dual Water Windows - Show amount of water in the reservoir for
accurate filling.
• Brew Strength Selector -Adjusts the brewing time to create a more
full-flavored coffee.
• Cord Storage - Safely stores excess cord to keep your countertop neat.
• Audible Ready Signal - Beeps three times to alert you when the
coffeemaker has finished the brew cycle.
• Indicator Lights - The indicator lights let you know when your
coffeemaker Is in “Grind & Brew" or “Brew Only" mode.
• Programmable Controls:
- Clock -The LCD clock serves as a handy kitchen clock and also
allows you to set the Delay Brew feature.
- Delay Brew - Would you like to wake up to a fresh pot of coffee?
The Delay Brew feature allows you to pre-set when you would like
the coffeemaker to brew your coffee automatically, up to 24 hours
in advance.
- Two-Hour Auto Shut-Off - Keeps your coffee hot for two hours
then automatically shuts off.
- Power Loss Backup -If the power supply is cut off, the clock will
save memory for up to five minutes, so there is no need to reset
the clock or Delay Brew after a brief power outage.
Note: If you select any of the operating functions during the first five minutes
of a power outage, the coffeemaker will act upon the last operation selected
when the power is restored.
Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart
For best results, use a level tablespoon of fresh coffee beans. When Using
pre-ground coffee, use a level tablespoon (tbsp) of drip grind or a grind
recommended for automatic drip coffeemakers.
To Brew
12 cups 7 tbsp (1.58 oz/45 g) 9 tbsp
10 cups 6 tbsp 7.5 tbsp
8 cups 5 tbsp 6.5 tbsp
6 cups 4 tbsp
Whole Bean Coffee Ground Coffee
4.5 tbsp
4 cups 3tbsp Stbsp
1 cup = 5 n. oz. of brewed coffee
Use more or less coffee to suit your taste.
Setting the Clock and Delay Brew Time
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. For your convenience, AM and PM indicators are
provided in the display.
To Set Delay Brew Time:
Simply press and hold the DELAY BREW button while setting the brew time
with the HOUR and MINUTE buttons until you reach the time that you want
to pre-set for brewing. The display will indicate the AM or PM brew time that
you have selected. See Figure 1.
To activât Delay Brew see the "Brewing Coffee Later: Using Fresh Beans”
section on page 10 orthe'Brewing Coffee Later: Using Pre-Ground Coffee"
section on page 12.
Figure 1.
Using the Brew Strength Selector
If you would like a more full-flavored coffee, press the BREW STRENGTH
selector button once before you begin brewing. The STRONG light will turn
on when it is set.
Brewing Coffee Now: Using Fresh Beans
1. Press the lid release button in front of the coffeemaker to open its lid.
Remove the grinding chamber assembly {see #1. page 5). Insert a MR.
COFFEE® brand 8-12 cup paper or permanent filter into the filter basket.
For best results, wet the edges of the paper filter and press it against the
sides of the filter basket to prevent filter collapse. Replace the filter basket
and the removable grinding chamber assembly.
2. Remove the grinding
chamber lid and add the
desired amount of coffee
beans to the grinding
chamber according to the
Suggested Coffee
Measurement Chart on page
8. Replace the grinding
chamber lid. See Figure 2.
3. Fill the decanter with water
to the desired capacity
(1
cup equals 5 ounces).
4. Pour the water Into the
water reservoir. Close the
lid and place the empty
decanter onto the warming
plate.
5. Press the SELECT button
once to set the coffeemaker
to GRIND & BREW.
The GRIND & BREW light
will turn on to signal that
the coffeemaker is
grinding (the grinder
operates for 45 seconds).
See Figure 3. You may
select the brew strength at
Note: For your safety, If the lid Is opened during the grind or brew
cycle, the coffeemaker will turn itself off. If this happens, you must
restart the grind cycle by pressing the SELECT button once or restart
the brew cycle by pressing the SELECT button twice.
Figure 2
Figures.
6. The coffeemaker will automatically begin brewing when grinding is
complete, as Indicated by the lighting of the BREw ONLY light. The
Audible Ready Signal wilt beep three times when the brew cycle is
complete. The colfeemaker will automatically turn off after two hours. The
Brew Only light will remain on during this time.
7. Once you are done enjoying your coffee, open the top of the coffeemaker
and remove the removable grinding chamber assembly (see page 6).
Rinse to remove any coffee residue remainina. The removable grinding
chamber assembly is top rack dishwasher safe. See Figure 4.
Figure 4.
8. Discard the used grounds by removing the filter basket. See Figure 5.
Rinse the filter basket and replace it. The filter basket is top rack dishwasher
safe.
Note: When you open the coffeemaker lid. the warming plate will turn off.
9. To make another pot of coffee, turn the coffeemaker off by pressing the
SELECT button until all operating lights are off. Repeat Steps 1 through 8.
10. Be sure to turn your coffeemaker off when no longer using it. Simply
press the SELECT button until all operating lights are off.
Brewing Coffee Later: Using Fresh Beans
1. Set the Delay Brew Time (see page 8).
2. Follow Steps 1 through 4 in the “Brewing Coffee Now: Using Fresh Beans'
section on page 9.
3. Press the DELAY BREW button until it is flashing. Press the SELECT
button once until the GRIND & BREW light turns on and the DELAY
BREW tight remains on but stops flashing. The coffeemaker is now set
to automatically grind and brew coffee at the pre-set time. See Figure 6.
You may select the brew strength at this time.
4. At the desired brewing time, the DELAY BREW light will turn off. The
coffeemaker will begin grinding the coffee. When grinding is complete,
the GRIND & BREW light will turn o^ and the BREW ONLY light will turn
on. indicating that the coffeemaker is brewing.
5. The Audible Ready Signal will beep three times when the brew cycle is
complete. The coffeemaker will automatically turn off after two hours.The
BREW ONLY light will remain on during this time.
6. This coffeemaker will NOT start again automatically the next day.
To reset DELAY BREW, repeat Steps 2 through 3 above.
Note: For your safety, If the lid is opened during the grind or brew
cycle, the coffeemaker will turn itself off. If this happens, you must
restart the grind cycle by pressing the SELECT button once or restart
the brew cycle by pressing the SELECT button twice.
Brewing Coffee Now: Using Pre-Ground Coffee
1. Press the lid release button in front of the coffeemaker to open its lid.
Remove the removable grinding chamber assembly (see #1, page 5).
Insert a MR. COFFEE® brand 8-12 cup paper filter or permanent filter
into the filter basket. For best results, wet the edges of the paper filter to
help prevent overflow.
2. Add the desired amount of coffee and shake slightly to level the coffee.
See the Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart on page 8. Be sure the
paper filter is properly centered. Replace the filter basket and the removable
grinding chamber assembly.
3. Fill the decanter with water to the desired capacity (1 cup equals 5 ounces).
4. Pour the water into the water resen/oir. See Figure 7. Close the lid and
place the empty decanter onto the warming plate.
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