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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
MR. COFFEE’S”
4
CUP COFFEEMAKERS
MODELS
PM
ACCELr.
and PR6
For better tasting tea
and coffee, use Mr. Coffee
brand filters.
FOR
USE ONLY
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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.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
2.
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.
Turn control switch OFF and unplug from outlet when not in use and
5.
before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
6.
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.
6. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner
10.
or in a heated oven.
To disconnect, turn any control to “off’: then remove plug from wall
11.
outlet.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
12.
Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption of air flow
13.
underneath the appliance.
14.
Decanter Use and Care
Breakage may occur if the following instructions are not followed:
.
a.. 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.
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.
f .
Avoid sharp blows, scratches, or rough handling.
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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
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
A short
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.
power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting
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.
*This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is larger than the
other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug
electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
does not
fully fit, contact a qualified
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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 brew funnel and the intake
screen.
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Avoid jerking or straining the power cord when unplugging. Grasp the
molded plug to unplug.
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Unplug the unit when not in use.
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Unplug the unit when wiping the exterior. Use only a damp cloth to wipe.
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Place machine well back from edge of counter.
Don’ts. . . . . .
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Do NOT place a cloth or otherwise restrict airflow beneath the appliance.
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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 exterior
of the unit.
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Do not store the machine until warmer plate has cooled.
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Do not place your hand underneath the brew funnel, in order to avoid
contact with any fluid.
l Do not permit children to use this machine without close adult
supervision.
l
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.
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In
troduc
tion
Congratulations! You are the owner of Mr. Coffee’s Accel
feemaker. These newest
Better
Flavor” and will brew four cups in five minutes.
Other features include a
~-CUP
models feature “Accelerated Brewing
glass-activated Pause
‘n Serve drip-stop valve
~-CUP cof-
For
which allows you up to 30 seconds to sneak a cup while the coffee is still
brewing and a lighted On/Off switch.
Please read all of
begin to use this appliance. Proper
long life of this appliance and its
instructions and refer to them often for
the
instructions in this booklet carefully before you
care
and maintenance will insure the
trouble-free
cleaning
operation.
Save these
and care tips.
Table of Contents
Important Safeguards
Cord Sot Instructions
Precautions
Introduction
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Clean Your Mr. Coffee Before Using
Brewing Coffee.
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Automatic Pause ‘n Serve
Cleaning Instructions
Decanter Cleaning
If Service Is Required
Limited Warranty.
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Clean Your
Make sure your first cup of coffee is as good as can be by cleaning your
Mr. Coffee coffeemaker before you use it the first time. Just follow these
simple steps:
1 .
Wash the decanter, lid and removable black filter basket in a mixture
of mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly. (Please refer to
the diagram of parts listed below.)
2.
Replace the black filter basket and close. Then, follow steps
through #6 in the “BREWING COFFEE” section. This will clean the
inside of your coffeemaker.
3.
When the brew cycle is finished, turn your coffeemaker off. Discard
the water in the decanter and rinse the decanter, lid and black basket.
Your coffeemaker is now ready to use.
Mr. Coffee
Before Using
.
#4
RemovaMe
Black
F~ltec
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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:
4
cups
3
cups
2
cups
1
cup
‘Use more or less coffee to suit your taste.
2 level tablespoons = 1 level coffee scoop.
BREWING COFFEE
1.2.Open the swing-out basket to your left. Insert one
brand paper filter into the black inner filter basket.
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
swing-out basket.
4.
Fill the decanter with tap water todesired capacity as marked on the
side of the decanter. (1 cup equals 5 ounces.) To brew 4 cups of coffee, fill the decanter to the bottom of the silver band.
USE THIS MUCH GROUND COFFEE:
4
tbls.or2 scoops
3
tbls.orl-1/2
2
tbls. or 1 scoop
2
tbls.or1 scoop
scoops
4cup
Mr. Coffee
5.
Pour water into the water reservoir. For easy and accurate filling, cup
markings can also be found inside the reservoir. Place the empty
decanter onto the warmer plate.
6.
Plug the cord into the electrical outlet and turn
When coffee stops flowing, the brewing cycle is complete.
-f
,.
Remove the black filter basket to discard the used grounds and filter.
Rinse the filter basket and replace.
Note: The warmer plate will keep your coffee piping hot until you turn your
coffeemaker OFF.
8.
To make another pot of coffee, repeat steps #l through
9.
Be sure to turn the on/off switch OFF when the decanter is empty and
you are no longer using your co-maker. Unplug the
when not in use.
the on/off
switch ON.
#7.
power
cord
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Automatic Pause ‘n Serve
For your convenience, our Pause ‘n Serve feature allows you up to 30
SECONDS to sneak a cup while the coffee is still brewing.
TO PREVENT INJURY FROM HOT OVERFLOW, REPLACE DECANTER
WITHIN 30 SECONDS IF REMOVED DURING BREWING.
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Cleaning Instructions
Your coffeemaker must be cleaned when you begin to notice excessive
steaming or the
caused by a buildup of lime and mineral deposits from your water. If the
pumping action stops before all the water has been pumped out of the
machine, then the appliance requires cleaning.
The frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of water used. The
following table gives you the suggested cleaning intervals.
brag
time increases considerably. This condition is
SUGGESTED CLEANING INTERVAL
vpe
of Water
Cleaning Frequency
Soft water every 80 brew cycles
Hard water every 40 brew cycles
Your coffeemaker may be cleaned by using MR. COFFEE CLEANER or
vinegar. For best results use MR. COFFEE CLEANER. It is superior to
vinegar and has no unpleasant odor.
Using Mr. Coffee Cleaner
(Read caution statement on side panel of Mr. Coffee Cleaner box before
use)
1.
Fill the decanter to the bottom of the silver band with warm water.
2.
Empty contents of one packet of MR. COFFEE CLEANER into the
decanter and stir until the cleaner is completely dissolved. This will
make a clear blue solution.
Pour the blue solution into the coffeemaker.
3.
Place the empty decanter on the warmer plate. The swing-out basket
4.
with the black filter basket in place should be closed.
Turn your coffeemaker on.
5.
When the blue solution has stopped flowing, turn your coffeemaker
6.
off.
7.
Discard the blue solution and thoroughly rinse the decanter, lid and
black basket.
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8.
Repeat steps #l - #7 with clean water only (no blue solution).
Continue to rinse out the unit until you see no remaining traces of the
blue solution.
9.
If a normal brewing flow rate is not achieved, repeat the cleaning steps
#l -#8.
USING VINEGAR:
1.
Fill the decanter to the bottom of the silver band with undiluted white
household vinegar. Pour the vinegar into your coffeemaker.
2.
Place a
basket.
3.
Place the empty decanter on the warmer plate and turn the
feemaker on. Watch the cup markings as the vinegar flows into the
decanter. When three cups have flowed through, turn the coffeemaker
off and let stand for
4.
After
5.
Place the empty decanter on the warmer plate. Turn the coffeemaker
on and let all of the vinegar flow through.
4-cup
l/2
hour, pour the vinegar back into the coffeemaker.
filter into the brew funnel and close the swing-out
l/2
hour.
cof-
6.
Discard the vinegar and the paper filter.
7.
To flush out all traces of vinegar,
into the coffeemaker and allow it all to cycle through.
8.
Discard the water and turn the coffeemaker off. Repeat steps #7 and
#8.
pour a decanter full of tap water
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Decanter
Hard water can leave a whitish mineral deposit inside the decanter.
Coffee and tea discolor these deposits, sometimes leaving a brownish
stain inside the decanter. To remove these stains, follow these simple
steps:
1 .
Use a hot white vinegar solution and let it soak for about 20 minutes
and then discard.
2.
Wash and rinse the decanter thoroughly using a soft cloth. Do not use
harsh abrasive cleaners. These will cause scratches which can lead
to breakage.
If
Service Is Required
If service is required for your Mr. Coffee machine, please consult the
listing of authorized service centers packed with your brewer.
Cleaning
.
Please do not
For additional information regarding service, please call our Toll-Free
Number: l-800-321-0370.
Ohio residents call: l-800-362-7604.
Our office hours are
through Friday.
Please include the model number
description of problem in all communications.
return
8:30
this appliance to your store.
a.m. to
5:00
p.m. Eastern Time Zone Monday
(PR5
or
PR6).
date of purchase, and
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Limited Warranty
Mr. Coffee, inc. warrants to the consumer that Mr. Coffee’s@ Accel
4
Cup Coffeemaker, Series PR (except for cord set and glass parts) is free
from manufacturer defects in material or workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of original purchase when used in compliance with
directions as outlined in the manufacturer instructions, which will
constitute reasonable and necessary maintenance by the consumer.
In case of manufacturer defects in materials or workmanship, Mr.
Coffee, inc. agrees to repair (remedy) a defective coffeemaker without
charge.
To be covered under this warranty, repairs must be made by the
authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center most convenient to the consumer.
A list of authorized Mr. Coffee Service Centers is enclosed. As the consumer, you assume all cost incurred in transporting your Mr. Coffee
coffeemaker to the Authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state. Any implied warranty is limited
’
in duration to the one year provided in this, the only, expressed warranty.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitations may not apply to you.
No responsibility is assumed for incidental or consequential damages;
nor damage due to misuse or the use of any
unauthorjzed
attachment:
nor assumption of responsibility for damage by use of an unspecified
electrical circuit. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Warranty is void:
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If
unit is subjected to service by anyone other than a service center
appearing on the enclosed Authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center
list.
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Mr. Coffee Predicts
Already known as a
decanter warmers
office. Both feature
unique on/off mechanism
that goes on when a mug or
decanter is in place and goes off when
removed. Both shut off automatically when left
unattended
for the decanter warmer. And both keep coffee at an ideal temperature
delicious, hot cup of coffee within easy reach of people across America.
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Available where Mr. Coffee products are sold or call I-800-32 l-0370.
trend-
a
after thirty minutes for the mug warmer and two hours
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putting a
InOhiocall I-800-362-7604.
FORM
4566
MR.C@FFEE”
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Mr.
Coffee.
Bedford Heights,
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inc.
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