Mr. Coffee PJX User Manual

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User Manual /
Manual del Usuario

Coffeemaker / Cafetera
PJX Series / Serie PJX

Printed in China/Impreso en China P.N. 182872
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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. This coffeemaker is designed for household use only.

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

15. Caution, scalding may occur if lid is removed during
brewing cycles.

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.

INTRODUCTION

Welcome and congratulations on the purchase of your new
MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker. Your new EH 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!

DECANTER USE AND CARE

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

• ThisdecanterisdesignedforusewithyourMR.COFFEE®

coffeemaker and therefore must never be used on a

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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.

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.

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

Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Decanter Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
•AddingWaterandGroundCoffee
•WaterFiltrationSystem

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PARTS DIAGRAM

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7

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1

2

3

c

j

f

d

a

b

k

i
g
e

Control Panel

a Clock Display / Fresh

Brew™ Timer Display

4

5

6

b Minute Button
c Clock Display / Fresh

Brew™ Timer Display
Button

d Brew Now / Off Button

Coffeemaker Extras (not included with all models)

e Delay Brew Button
f Strong Brew Button
g Set Delay Button
h Hour Button
i Delay Brew Indicator
j Strong Brew Indicator
k Brew Now / Off Indicator

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

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5 Pause ‘n Serve
6 Warming Plate
7 Decanter
8 Removable Filter Basket

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Water Filtration

System

Mr. Coffee® Brand

Permanent Filter

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COFFEEMAKER FEATURES AND BENEFITS

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

• Brewing Capacity – 12 cups – Glass decanter series

• Removable Filter Basket – The filter basket lifts out for

fast and easy cleaning and filling.

• 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. Carefully remove the decanter and the
Pause ’n Serve feature will be automatically activated,
temporarily stopping the flow of coffee into the decanter.

• 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.

• Brew Strength Selector – Adjusts the brewing time to

create a more full-flavored coffee.

• 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 and functions as
the FRESH BREW™ TIMER feature.

– Fresh Brew™ Timer feature – Lets you know how long

your coffee has been waiting for you.

– 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.

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 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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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 MINUTE buttons until you
reach the current time. The
AM and PM will light up on the
left side of the display

(Figures 1 and 2) .
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 3) and, while the
DELAY BREW time is flashing , set
the brew time by pressing the
HOUR and MINUTE buttons. The
AM and PM will light up on the left
side of the display (Figure 4).
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,

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Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

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 .

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 (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.

Red
Indicator

Frame

Filter Disk

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. COFFEE® brand 10­12 cup paper basket-style filter
or a MR. COFFEE® permanent
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 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. COFFEE® 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.

Figure 5

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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.

NOTE: 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/Off green light will
turn on and pulse to signal that the coffeemaker is on
and brewing ( Figure 6).

2. To enjoy a more full flavored
cup of coffee, press the
STRONG Brew button once.
The STRONG Brew amber light
will turn on. 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 (Figure 7).

3. The coffeemaker will beep 5 times when brewing is

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Figure 6

Figure 7

complete. The green Brew Now/OFF light 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.

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

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

5. Prior to making a second pot of coffee, turn the
coffeemaker off. This will reset the FRESH BREW™ TIMER
feature. To turn the coffeemaker off, press the Brew
Now/OFF button all lights will turn off.

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

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

The Fresh Brew™ Timer Feature

The FRESH BREW™ TIMER feature
lets you know how long your
coffee has been waiting for you.
At the start of the brew cycle,
the FRESH BREW™ TIMER feature
will automatically be activated.
Press the FRESH BREW™ TIMER
button once (Figure 8) and
the clock time will change to

Figure 8

show the amount of time that has passed since brewing
completed. Push again to display current time.
NOTE: The Brew Now/Off green light must be on for the FRESH
BREW™ TIMER feature to operate. The time and delay brew time
cannot be set when the fresh brew time is displayed.

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.

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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 Delay Brew button
twice (Figure 9). The amber
DELAY BREW 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

Figura 9
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 Brew Strength button or until you unplug
the machine.

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

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

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 Delay Brew button until all
lights turn off (Figure 9).

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR
COFFEEMAKER

Daily Cleaning:

Allow your coffeemaker to cool before cleaning.

Remove the filter basket, permanent filter (not included on
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 filter disk 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 1-800­MR 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.

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