Mr. Coffee NC User Manual

User Manual /
Manual de Usuario

Coffeemaker / Cafetera
NC Series / Serie de NC

www.mrcoffee.com

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. Use handles or knobs.

• 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®brand 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 reasons than its 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.

Decanter Use and Care

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

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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 cleansers, 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.

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
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.

(one blade is wider than the other)

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Table of Contents

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

Decanter Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

Coffeemaker Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Adjusting the Power Cord Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Brewing Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 11

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

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

Adding Water and Ground Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Brewing Coffee Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Brewing Coffee Later

(Programmable Models Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cleaning the Decanter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Questions, Comments and Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Setting Up Your Coffeemaker

Congratulations on the purchase of your new MR. COFFEE®coffeemaker! 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:

12-Cup Brewing Capacity

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Cord Storage

– Allows you to store extra cord length for a tidy countertop.

Drip-Free Decanter

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Ergonomically Designed Handle

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when pouring.

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Removable Filter Basket

to remove a filter and ground coffee before returning back to its socket.

•

ON/OFF Indicator Light

is on.

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Non-Stick Warming Plate

to the surface of the warming plate.

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Pause ’n Serve

feature allows you up to 30 seconds to pour a cup of coffee while the coffee
is still brewing.

• Two-Hour Auto Shut-Off:
after you brew, then automatically turns off.

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Programmable Controls
– Clock: The LED clock serves as a handy kitchen clock, and also allows you to set

the timer.

– Designed to help prevent drips after pouring.

– Provides comfort, control and confidence

– The filter basket will lift out of socket to allow you

– This safety feature reminds you that your coffeemaker

– This feature prevents the decanter from sticking

– Can’t wait for the coffee to finish brewing? The Pause ’n Serve

This safety feature keeps your coffee warm for 2 hours

(Programmable Models Only)

– Timer: 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 brew your coffee automatically,
up to 24 hours in advance.

Coffeemaker Features

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ON/OFF Switch

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Control Panel

(Programmable Models Only)

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Delay Brew Button

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PM Indicator

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Hour Button

d.

Minute Button

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Clock Display

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On-Off Indicator

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On Button

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Off Button

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Set Delay Button

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Delay Brew Indicator

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Removable Filter Insert

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Brew Basket

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Water Reservoir

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Power Cord

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Warming Plate

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Decanter

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Water Level Indicator

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MR. COFFEE®Brand
8- to 12-Cup Basket
Style Coffee Filters

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Adjusting the Power Cord Length

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, lift it out of the slot,
then feed it into the coffeemaker.
Lock the cord in the slot when finished.

Setting the Clock

(Programmable Models 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 DELAY BREW feature.

To set the clock:

1) Press and hold the HOUR button until the clock
displays the correct hour. See Figure A-1.

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-1.

The clock is now set.

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B-1

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Brewing Coffee

Cleaning the Coffeemaker Before First Use

Follow the steps below under “Adding Water and Ground Coffee” and
“Brewing Coffee Now,” but do not add coffee grounds.

Selecting and Measuring Ground Coffee

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

Number of Cups Tablespoons

12 9
10 7.5

86

64.5
43

21.5

One cup = Five ounces brewed coffee

Adding Water and Ground Coffee

1) Open brew basket lid, turn shower head
to the back and lift out the removable
filter insert.

If using paper filters, it is important
that the sides of the filter fit flush
against the sides of the filter insert.
If filter collapse occurs, for best
results, dampen the filter before
placing it in the brew basket and
adding ground coffee.

2) Place a MR. COFFEE
paper filter or a MR. COFFEE
permanent filter in the filter basket.

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brand 8-12 cup

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3) Add the desired amount of ground coffee
to the filter. Gently shake the filter insert
to level the ground coffee.

4) Be certain that the filter is centered
in the middle of the removable filter
basket insert. Close the brew basket.

5) Fill the water reservoir with the desired amount
of tap water.

6) Close the brew basket lid.

7) Place the decanter on the warming plate.

If the brew basket overflows or fails to
empty into the decanter, do not open the
brew basket lid. An overflow may cause
personal injury or damage to property.

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.

Do not brew coffee while the brew basket
lid is open.

Brewing Coffee Now

For Switch Models:

Push the switch so the light illuminates.
This light indicates that the coffeemaker is On and

the brew cycle will begin. When the coffee stops
flowing, the brew cycle is complete.

While the coffee is brewing, the
Pause ‘n Serve feature allows you
to sneak a cup of coffee from the
decanter. REPLACE THE DECANTER
ON THE WARMING PLATE WITHIN
30 SECONDS TO PREVENT OVERFLOW
AND POSSIBLE INJURY.

To turn Off the coffeemaker, push the switch so
the light is no longer illuminated.

(Models NCS12 and NCS13 Only):

Your coffeemaker will keep your coffee hot
for 2 hours and then automatically shut off.

If the brew basket overflows or fails
to empty into the decanter, do not
open the brew basket. Turn off the
coffeemaker. Unplug the coffeemaker
and wait for the contents to cool
before handling.

For Programmable Models:

Push the ON button when ready to start brewing.
Your coffeemaker will keep your coffee hot

for 2 hours, then automatically shut off.
To turn the coffeemaker Off,

push the OFF button.

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