Mr. Coffee KNX User Manual

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User Manual /
Manual del Usuario

Coffeemaker / Cafetera
KNX Series / Serie KNX

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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 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 injuries.

8. Do not use the coffeemaker outdoors.

9. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of table
or counter, or touch 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. This coffeemaker is designed for household use only.

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

15. 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.

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

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

18. Do not clean the decanter with abrasive cleaners, steel
wool pads or other abrasive materials.

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

20. Protect the decanter from sharp blows, scratches or
rough handling.

21. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

NOTICE: Use only water in this appliance! DO NOT put any
other liquids or foods in the water reservoir.

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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 equal to or greater
than the electrical rating of the appliance. 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
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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Table of Contents

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

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

• Water Filtration System

• Adding Water and Ground Coffee

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

Brewing Coffee Later (Delay Brew) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cleaning and Maintaining Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Decanter Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Troubleshooting Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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1 Brew Basket Lid
2 Shower Head
3 Water Reservoir
4 Water Window

5 Grab-A-Cup Auto Pause
6 Warming Plate
7 Decanter
8 Lift & Clean Filter Basket

PARTS DIAGRAM

Coffeemaker Extras (not included with all models)

MR. COFFEETM Brand

Permanent Filter

Water Filtration

System

76

Control Panel

a Clock Display
b Set Delay Button
c Select / Off Button
d Delay Brew Indicator

e Brew Now Indicator
f Hr./Min. button
g Strong Brew Button
h Strong Brew Indicator

a

g

d

e

f

h

b

c

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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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 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!

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COFFEEMAKER FEATURES AND BENEFITS

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

• Brewing Capacity – 12 cups – Glass decanter series

• Lift & Clean Filter Basket – Pull it out, wash it off, done.

• Grab-A-Cup Auto Pause – When you need a cup before

brewing is finished carefully remove the decanter (for
no more than 30 seconds) and grab-a-cup auto pause
feature will automatically activate, temporarily stopping
the flow of coffee into the carafe.

• Water Windows – Show 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.

• Strong Brew Selector- Pump up flavor to strong if you

like it bolder tasting.

• Water Filtration System (not included with all models)

– Great tasting coffee begins with great water! Improves
the taste of your coffee by removing up to 97% of the
chlorine from the water you use for brewing.

• Cord Storage – Safely stores excess cord to keep your

countertop neat.

• 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.

– 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.

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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 HR./MIN.
button until you reach the
current time. The AM and PM
will light up on the left side of
the display (Figure 1).

NOTE: Pressing any button 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
Delay Brew Indicator LED is flashing,
set the brew time by pressing the
HR./MIN. button. The AM and PM
will light up on the left side of the
display (Figure 3).
Press the SET DELAY button to set the time. The display will
change to the current time.
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 .

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Figure 1

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

1 level tablespoon
(tbsp) = 5 gr./0.17 oz.
1 cup = 5 fl. oz. of
brewed coffee
Use more or less coffee
to suit your taste.

12 Cups 9 tbsp.
10 Cups 7.5 tbsp.

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

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B. Water Filtration System (Not Included with all models)

Congratulations! You are the owner
of a MR. COFFEE® water filtration
system. This carbon-based water filter
improves the taste of your coffee by
removing up to 97% of the chlorine
from the water you may use to brew
your coffee.
First, look for the MR. COFFEE® Filtration
Friendly symbol on the bottom of
your filter basket. If you do not see this
symbol, please call 1-800-672-6333.
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).

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

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

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.

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 a MR. COFFEETM brand 10-12
cup paper basket-style filter or
a MR. COFFEETM permanent filter
into the removable filter basket
(Figure 4).

NOTE: If using paper filters, it is

important that the sides of the
filter 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. COFFEETM 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 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 equals 5 ounces). For easy and accurate
filling, the water markings on the glass decanter and on the
dual water windows 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.

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Frame

Filter Disk

Red
Indicator

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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.

CAUTION: 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.

BREWING COFFEE NOW

1. After completing the steps
in the “Adding Water and
Ground Coffee” section and
with the decanter and the
filter basket securely in place,
turn the coffeemaker on by
pressing the SELECT button
once. The Brew Now green light will turn
on and pulse to signal that the coffeemaker is on and
brewing (Figure 5).

2. To enjoy a more full flavored
cup of coffee, press the
STRONG BREW button once.
The STRONG amber light will
turn on (Figure 6).

3. The coffeemaker will beep
3 times when brewing is
complete. The green Brew
Now Indicator will stay on for 2 hrs to
show that the warming plate is on. After 2 hrs it will
automatically shut off and the coffeemaker will beep 3

times. Note: Warming plate will be hot for those 2 hrs.
Tip: To turn off the beep function, press and hold Set
Delay button for 5 seconds. It will beep to indicate the
function is turned off. To activate the beep function,
press the Set Delay button and hold for 5 seconds. It
will beep twice to indicate that the beep function is
activated again.

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

CAUTION: The shower head cover is hot after brewing.
Always allow the coffeemaker to cool down before cleaning.

5. Make sure the decanter is empty before starting to
brew coffee.

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

BREWING COFFEE LATER

1. You must first set the time 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 7). The amber Set Delay light will turn on.
The coffeemaker is now set to automatically brew coffee
at the pre-set later time. At this time, if you would like a
strong brew, you can press the STRONG Brew button to
activate. Note: The coffeemaker will remain in strong brew
until you change it back to regular strength by pressing
the Strong Brew button or until you unplug the machine.

4. At the pre-set time, the green BREW NOW light will
turn on and the DELAY BREW amber light will turn off,
indicating the brewing has started in the selected brew
strength.

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

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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 once. Then the Delay Brew indicator will
turn off. (Figure 7).

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER

Daily Cleaning:

Allow your coffeemaker to cool before cleaning.
Remove the filter basket, permanent filter (not included in
all models), 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 filtration disk (not included in all models) is not
dishwasher safe.

CAUTION! Never immerse the coffeemaker itself in

water, in any other liquid or place in the dishwasher.

Decalcifying your MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker

Minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water will leave
deposits in your coffeemaker and will affect it performance.
It’s recommended that you regularly remove these deposits
by using MR. COFFEE® Cleaner or vinegar. MR. COFFEE®
Cleaner is available at many retail stores or by calling the
MR. COFFEE® brand Consumer Service Department at
1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333).

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. of undiluted, white household
vinegar may be used as a substitute for the cleaner.

2. Place an empty MR. COFFEE® 10-12 cup basket-style
paper filter or MR. COFFEE® permanent filter into the filter
basket and close the brew basket lid.

3. Place the empty decanter back in the unit, centered on
the warming plate.

4. Brew three cups of cleaning solution through the
coffeemaker.

5. Turn the coffeemaker off and let stand for 30 minutes.

6. Run the remainder of the cleaning solution through the
coffeemaker.

7. Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the decanter
thoroughly with clean water.

8. Fill the water reservoir with clean, fresh water.

9. Place the empty decanter back on the coffeemaker,
centered on the warming plate.

10. Remove and discard the paper filter used during the
cleaning cycle. If a MR. COFFEE® permanent filter was
used during cleaning, remove it and rinse it thoroughly
before replacing it in the filter basket.

11. Begin brewing and allow the full brew cycle to complete.

12. Repeat Steps 8 through 11 one more time.

Your coffeemaker is now clean and ready to brew the next
pot of delicious, hot coffee!

Suggested Decalcifying Interval:

Type of Water Cleaning Frequency

Soft Water Every 80 Brew Cycles
Hard Water Every 40 Brew Cycles

or when red light is flashing

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