Mr. Coffee PR12A, PRX20 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE

MR. COFFEE@ ACCELw 12 CUP

COFFEEMAKERS

MODEL PRl2A and PRX20

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D’EMPLOI

DES CAFETItRES

MR. COFFEE@ ACCELm DE 12 TASSES

MODELES PR12A

Model

Modhle PR12A

PR12A

et

PRX20

Model

ModOle PRX20

PRX20

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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 machine.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or
machine in water or other liquid.

4. Do not permit children to use this machine without close adult super­vision.

5. Turn control switch OFF and unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.

Return this appliance only to the nearest authorized service center

for repair.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
MR. COFFEE, inc. may cause hazards or injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot sur­faces.

10. Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or
in a heated oven.

11. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall
outlet.

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

13. Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption of air flow
underneath the appliance.

Decanter Use and Care

14.

Breakage may occur if the following instructions are not followed:

a. This decanter is designed for use with your Mr. Coffee cof-

feemaker
any oven

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

c. Do not use a cracked decanter or a decanter having a loose or

weakened handle.

d. Do not clean the decanter with cleansers, steel wool pads, or

other abrasive materials.

e. Discard decanter immediately if it is ever boiled dry.

and therefore must never be used on a range top, or in

includina

a microwave.

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f. Avoid sharp blows, scratches, or rough handling.

15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not remove any
service covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be

done by authorized personnel only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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
counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over accidentally.

Precautions When Using This Machine

Do’s . . . . . .

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Avoid areas of the coffeemaker which may become hot or emit steam
when the machine is “on”, particularly the
reservoir.

l

Avoid jerking or straining the power

molded plug to unplug.

l

Unplug the unit when not in use.

l

Unplug

the unit when wiping the exterior. Use only a damp cloth to

wipe.

l

Place machine well back from edge of counter.

Don'ts . . . . . .

filter

basket and the water

cord

when unplugging. Grasp the

l Do NOT place a cloth or

otherwise.

restrict

airflow

beneath the

appli-

ance.

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Never reheat a beverage by passing it through the brewing system.

l Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaning compounds to

clean

the ex-

terior of the unit.

l

Do not store the machine until warmer plate has cooled.

l

Do not place your hand underneath the brew funnel, in order to avoid

contact wlth any fluid.

l

Do not permit children to use this machine without close adult supervi-

sion.

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The use of chemically softened water can inhibit proper filtration. This

will

affect the beverage flavor and

will

cause a long drip time from the

brew funnel. Avoid using chemically softened water.

Introduction

Congratulations! You are the owner of one of Mr. Coffee’s Accel
coffeemakers. Mr. Coffee’s Accel line features “Accelerated

Better Flavor” and will brew twelve cups in minutes. A glass-activated

Pause ‘N

cup

The PRX20 model features a Programmable Timer and 2 hour
Automatic Shut Off. The PR12A model includes 4 hour Automatic Shut­Off and a 2-6 Cup Switch when brewing smaller quantities of coffee.

Please read &f of the instructions in this booklet carefully before you
begin to use this appliance. Proper care and maintenance will insure the
long life of this appliance and its trouble-free operation. Save these
instructions and refer to them often for cleaning and care tips.

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drip-stop valve allows you up to 30

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards
Cord Set Instructions..
Precautions

Introduction
Setting the Clock and Timer (Model PRX20, only)
Clean Your Mr.

Diagram of Parts..

Brewing Coffee

Automatic Pause

Automatic Shut-Off..
2-6 Cup Switch
Cleaning Instructions

Decanter Cleaning
If Service Is Required
Limited Warranty..

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Coffee Before Using the First Time..

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Setting the Clock and Timer (Model PRX20,

IMPORTANT, Please Read Before First Use

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The clock on this model must be set first, before the coffeemak-

er will operate.

Please refer to setting the clock instructions, below.

only)

indicatorPM

AUTO OFF
indicates Auto Brew needs to be reset On

Light

Hour Minute Brew

On/Off

Control Switch

-

Off - Auto

To Set the Clock...

1. Slide the control switch to OFF.

2. Plug the power cord into your electrical outlet. The clock display will
flash until you set the time.

3. Alternately press and hold the HOUR and MINUTE buttons until you

reach the current time. The PM indicator light in the upper left display
corner will illuminate to indicate PM time.

To Pre-Set the Brewing Time...

Press and hold the BREW button while setting the desired brew time

with the HOUR and MINUTE buttons. The PM INDICATOR light will illu-

minate to indicate PM time.

To Automatically Brew at the Pre-Set Time...

1. Follow steps #l through #5 in “BREWING COFFEE”.

2. Always slide the control switch to OFF and then to AUTO.

3. Brewing will begin at the time you have preset and the coffee will remain
hot in the decanter for 2 hours. To keep your coffee hot for an additional
2 hours, slide the switch from AUTO

to ON.

IMPORTANT

To Reset Auto Brew at Pre-Set Time...

The programmable timer will

left in the AUTO position after its last use. This is a safety feature. If

the AUTO OFF light in the lower right hand corner of the clock display

is illuminated, reset AUTO BREW by sliding the control switch to OFF

and then to AUTO.

NOT

automatically brew the next day if

6

Clean Your

if the clock display on the Accei programmable timer model (model
PRX20)
set See page 6 to set the clock.

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, lid and removable black filter basket in a mixture of

2. Replace the black filter basket and close. Then, follow steps #4 through

3. When the

Your coffeemaker is now ready to use.

is flashing, the coffeemaker will not operate until the clock is

mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly. (Please refer to the

diagram of parts listed below)

#6 in the “BREWING COFFEE” section to clean the inside of your cof­feemaker.

water in the decanter and rinse the decanter, lid and black basket.

Mr.

Coffee Before Using the First Time

brew

cycle is finished, turn your coffeemaker off. Discard the

Diagram of Parts

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Clock

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Panel

On/Off
Indicator Light

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2-6 cup
Switch 6
Indicator Light

SUGGESTED COFFEE MEASUREMENT CHART

For best results, use level tablespoons (tbls.) or level coffee scoops of drip

grind or grind recommended for automatic drip coffeemakers.

TO BREW: USE THIS MUCH GROUND COFFEE:

12 cups 11 tbls. or S-112 scoops
10 cups 9 tbls. or 4-l scoops

8

cups 7 tbls. or

6

cups 6 tbls. or 3 scoops
4 cups 5 tbls. or
2 cups

‘Use more or less coffee to suit your taste.
2 level tablespoons = 1 level coffee scoop.

.

3 tbls. or1

3-1/2

2-l/2

1/2

scoops

scoops

scoop

Brewing Coffee

If the clock display on the Accel programmable timer model (model
PRX20) is flashing, the coffeemaker will not operate until the clock
is set. See page 6 to set the clock.

1. Open the swivel basket to your left. Insert a Mr. Coffee brand paper fil­ter into the black inner filter basket.

2. Add desired amount of coffee and shake slightly to level coffee. See

SUGGESTED COFFEE MEASUREMENT CHART found above.

3. Be sure the paper filter is properly centered before closing the swivel

basket.

4. Fill the decanter with tap water to desired capacity as marked on the

side of the decanter. (1 cup equals 5 ounces.) To brew 2 cups of cof­fee, fill the decanter to the middle of the silver band. To brew 12 cups,
fill the decanter to the bottom of the pouring spout.

For easy and accurate filling, cup markings can also be found inside
the reservoir.

5. Pour water into the water reservoir. Place the empty decanter onto the

warmer plate.

6. Turn your coffeemaker switch ON. When coffee stops flowing, the

brewing cycle is complete.

7. Remove the black filter basket to discard the used grounds and filter.

Rinse the filter basket and replace.

Note:

shut-off in 2 hours. To keep your coffee hot for an additional 2 hours,
slide the control switch to OFF and then back to ON.

The programmable timer model, model PRX20 will automatically