Mr. Coffee MRX36 User Manual

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User Manual /
Manual del Usuario

Classic Edition

Coffeemaker / Cafetera
MR Series / Serie MR

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, basic safety precautions
should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE COFFEEMAKER.

2. Do not touch the coffeemaker’s hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

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
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 stove 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. Avoid contact with any moving parts.

14. This coffeemaker is designed for household use only.

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

DECANTER USE AND CARE

Follow the instructions below to reduce or eliminate the chance of breaking the glass
decanter or thermal carafe:

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Welcome and congratulations on the purchase of your new MR. COFFEE® Classic Edition
Coffeemaker. Your new MR Series Coffeemaker will wake up with you in the morning and
provide you breaks and treats during your hectic daily activities. How you enjoy your MR.

COFFEE® Coffeemaker is up to you!

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 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 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.

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 Con

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

Decanter Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Coffeemaker Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Clean Your Coffeemaker Before Using the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting The Clock and Delay Brew Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preparing for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

• Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart

• Adding Water and Ground Coffee

tents

• Water Filtration System

Brewing Coffee Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Brewing Coffee Later (Delay Brew) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

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Troubleshooting Your MR. COFFEE

Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

PARTS DIAGRAM

1. Water Reservoir

2. Top Cup Rack

3. Silicone Decanter Pad

4. Removable Filter Basket

5. Pause ‘n Serve

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6. Backlit Ambient Lighting

7. Decanter

8. Adjustable Warming Plate

(not on thermal models)

9. Water Window

10. Programmable Clock Timer

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3

4

5

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6

8

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5

Control Panel

a.

Clock Display / Fresh Brew™ Timer Display

b. Clock Display / Fresh Brew™ Timer

Display Button

l

a b

c.

Hour Button

d.

Minute Button

e.

Brew Strength Button

f.

Delay Brew Button

g.

Brew Now/Off Button

h.

On / Off Audible Signal Button

i. Cleaning Cycle Button

j. Set Delay Button

k. Adjustable Auto Shut-off Button

l. Ambient Back Light Button

c

d

k

e

j

i

h

g

f

Coffeemaker Extras

(not included with all models)

Water Filtration

System

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Mr. Coffee® Brand

Permanent Filter

Mr. Coffee® Brand 10-12 Cup

Basket-Style Paper Filters

COFFEEMAKER FEATURES AND BENEFITS

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

• Brewing Capacity – 12 cups/60 oz.

• Removable Filter Basket – The filter basket pulls out for fast and easy cleaning and filling.

• Pause ‘n Serve – Allows you up to 30 seconds to pour a cup of coffee while the
coffeemaker is still brewing.

• Water Window – Shows amount of water in the reservoir for accurate filling.

• Brew Strength Selector – Adjusts the brewing time to create a more full-flavored coffee.

• Water Filtration System – Reduces chlorine up to 97% for better tasting coffee.

• Cord Storage – Safely stores excess cord to keep your countertop neat.

• Adjustable Auto Shut-Off – Keeps your coffee hot for two or four hours, then
automatically shuts off. (Thermal models shut off immediately after brewing cycle is
completed.)

• Clock – Serves as a handy kitchen clock and allows you to set the Delay Brew feature
and functions as the Fresh Brew™ Timer feature.

• Fresh Brew™ Timer – Lets you know how long your coffee has been waiting for you.

• On / Off Audible Signal – Choose to be alerted at the end of the brew or clean cycle.

• Backlit Ambient Lighting – Creates a dramatic effect in your kitchen.

• Top Cup Rack – Conveniently stores your favorite coffee cups.

• Silicone Decanter Pad – Removable, so you can safely serve coffee at the table. Also gently
warms your cup during the brew cycle.

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• Delay Brew – Allows you to preset when you would like the coffeemaker to automatically
begin brewing your coffee, up to 24 hours in advance.

• Adjustable Warming Plate – (not on thermal models) Allows you to keep your coffee hot
after brewing and adjust the temperature to fit your taste.

• Special Cleaning Cycle – Enables you to easily maintain and clean mineral deposits from
your coffeemaker.

NOTE: If you have selected any of the operating functions, the coffeemaker will act upon the
last operation selected if the power is restored within 10 seconds after a power outage.

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).

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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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 HOUR and then the MINUTE buttons

until you reach the current time. The AM or PM indicator
will light at the bottom of the display (Figure A).

The clock is now set!

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 B) and, while the DELAY BREW
yellow light is flashing, set the delay brew time by pressing
the HOUR and then the MINUTE buttons (Figure C). The AM or
PM indicator will light at the bottom of the clock display.

Within a few seconds the display will change
to the current time.

The Delay Brew Time is now set!

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.

FIGURE A

FIGURE B

FIGURE C

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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
12 Cups 9 tbsp.
10 Cups 7.5 tbsp.
8 Cups 6.5 tbsp.
6 Cups 4.5 tbsp.
4 Cups 3 tbsp.

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.

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B. Water Filtration System

Congratulations! You are the owner of a MR. COFFEE® Water Filtration System.
This carbon-based water filter reduces chlorine up to 97% for better tasting 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 (Figure 1). This
serves to remind you to change the disk every
month (approx. 30 brewing cycles).

Red
Indicator

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

3. Follow Adding Water and Coffee instructions.

4. When you are done brewing your coffee, rinse the
water filter disk with fresh water. Do not put the
water filter disk in the dishwasher.

To replace the water filter disks, twist the gray disk
cover from your water filtration system (Figure 2).
Remove the used disk (Figure 3). Insert the new disk
into the frame and twist the cover clockwise until it
snaps back into place.

The water filtration frame easily separates from the
brew basket for easy cleaning.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

Frame

Filter Disk

Disk Cover

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C. Adding Water and Ground Coffee

1. Remove the brew basket by pulling toward you
like a drawer (Figure 4). Lift the water filter holder to
the open positon.

2. Use the permanent coffee filter already installed
in the brew basket or remove it and place a
MR. COFFEE® brand 10-12 cup paper basket-style
filter into the removable filter basket (Figure 5).

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
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. COFFEE® water
filter in the pivoting filter holder. It conveniently detaches from the brew basket by pulling
up at the rear pivot point.

5. Be sure the removable filter basket is placed back into the coffeemaker and pushed
completely closed.

the filter

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 5

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 water
window show the amount of water needed to make the corresponding desired number
of cups. Do not fill past the “12 cup MAX line” on the decanter 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. This is due to the minimum absorption of water by
the coffee grounds.

7. Lift the reservoir lid on top of the coffeemaker to the open position and pour the water
into the reservior. Close the reservoir lid and place the empty decanter onto the warmer plate.

NOTE: Make sure the decanter is fully placed on the warming plate or the water and
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.

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BREWING COFFEE NOW

1. After completing the steps in the Adding Water

and Coffee section and with the glass decanter
and the filter basket securely in place, turn the
coffeemaker on by pressing the BREW NOW/OFF
button once. The BREW NOW green light will turn on to
signal that the coffeemaker is on and brewing (Figure 6).

2. To enjoy a more full flavored cup of coffee, press
the Brew Strength button once. The STRONG mug
icon will appear in the upper right corner of the clock
display (Figure 7). The coffeemaker will remain in the
Brew Strength you have selected until you change
it back to regular strength by pressing the Brew
Strength button or until you unplug the machine.

3. You can choose to set the automatic shut off feature
for 2 or 4 hours by pressing the AUTO OFF button.
The 2 hour or 4 hour icon will be visible in the lower
left corner of the clock display (Figure 8).

Please note that the Fresh Brew™ Timer will expand to
show a 3 and 4 Hr. graphic when the 4 hour automatic
shut off is selected.

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

FIGURE 6

NOTE: The coffeemaker is hot after brewing. Always
allow the coffeemaker to cool down before cleaning.

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 8

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