Mr. Coffee TM3 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

THE ICED TEA POT

BY MR. COFFEE

MODEL TM3

For better tasting tea
and coffee, use Mr. Coffee
brand filters.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

FOR SERVICE, REPLACEMENT PARTS

OR QUESTIONS,

CALL COFFEE

100

EST, MON.-FRI.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

S

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 machine.

1.

2.

Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3.

To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or
appliance in water or other liquid.
Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by

4.

or near children.

5.

Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

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 examination, repair or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by MR.

7.

COFFEE, may cause hazards or injuries.

Do not use outdoors.

6.

Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot sur-

9.

faces.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner

or in a heated oven.
To disconnect, remove plug from outlet wall.

Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption of air flow

underneath the appliance.

Pitcher Use and Care

Breakage may occur if the following instructions are not followed:

a. This pitcher is designed for use with The 3 Quart Iced Tea Pot and

therefore must never be used on a rangetop or in any oven,

including a
b. Do not use a cracked pitcher.
c. Do not clean the pitcher with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other

abrasive materials.
d. Avoid sharp blows, scratches, or rough handling.
Pitcher is not dishwasher safe.

microwave.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

1.

A short power suppfy cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting

in

from becoming entangled

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 5 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

!

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the
polarized outlet only one way.

a qualifted electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

accidentally.

or tripping over a longer cord.

risk

of electric shock, this plug will fit in a

lf the

plug does not fit, contact

PRECAUTIONS

1.

Place this machine well back from the edge of the counter.

2.

To step the brewing cycle before completed, grasp the molded plug and
unplug. PLEASE NOTE: The machine will continue the brew cycle

when plugged back in.
Avoid areas which may become hot or emit steam when the machine is

3.
on, particularty the steeping basket. The steeping basket lid must be

while the machine is brewing.

4.

Unplug the unit when not in use or when wiping the exterior. Wipe with

a damp cloth only.
To maintain the

5.

DO NOT move the machine while in use or afterwards,

6.

cooled. Steam may escape from the steeping basket while the unit

is cooling.
DO NOT place a cloth or restrict the air flow beneath the appliance.

Avoid jerking or straining the power cord when unplugging. Grasp the
molded plug to unplug.

This machine is not designed for commercial use.

9.

10.

Do not permit children to use this machine unless under close adult

supervision

quality

on

of pads, we recommend hand washing only. ALL

until it

has

Congratulations! You are the owner of The 3 Quart Iced Tea Pot by
Mr. Coffee. This unique appliance has been designed to provide you with
excellent tasting iced tea quickly and conveniently.

Our specially designed steeping basket keeps tea immersed in hot water to
extract the full flavor from your tea. The tea then drips down into the pitcher
filled with ice to chill. As a result, you get
brewed iced tea every time.

The 3 Quart Iced Tea Pot will automatically shut-off when the brewing is com­pleted. When the tea is all gone, the pitcher and lid store over the top of the

machine and the cord wraps around the machine to save valuable counter

space.

To insure the long life of this appliance and its trouble-free operation, please

read all of the instructions in this booklet carefully before you begin to use
this appliance. Save these instructions and refer to them often for cleaning
and care tips.

consistently

great tasting, fresh

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards and Precautions.. ..................................................

Special Cord Set Instructions

Introduction

Clean Your Iced Tea Pot Before First Use .................................................

Diagram of Parts

Te a and Coffee Measurement Chart.. .........................................................

Helpful Hints ................................................................................................

To Brew Iced Tea

If Service is

Problem Solving .......................................................................................

Daily Care .....................................................................................................

Deliming

Limited Warranty

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Required ....................................................................................

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6

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Clean Your Iced Tea Pot Before First Use

1. Wash the pitcher, pitcher lid, steeping basket and steeping basket

lid

with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly. (Please refer to
the diagram of parts listed below)

WARNING: To prevent
unit in until water is in the reservoir and the pitcher

injury

from hot steam, do not plug the

is

in place.

2. Fill the pitcher with water to the top water level mark on the pitcher and
pour into the water reservoir. Do not overfill. Replace the steeping basket
and lid on top of the machine.

3. Place one tray of ice cubes into the pitcher.

4. Turn the steeping dial to the open position as illustrated in the diagram A
below.

5. Slide the pitcher with lid, spout first, under the machine. Make sure the
spout lid is open.

6. Plug the cord into the electrical outlet and depress the push button (ON)
to turn the machine on. The indicator light will illuminate to let you know
the machine is on.

7. When the water has cycled through, the machine will shut off autcmati­cally.

8. Slide the pitcher away from the machine

Water

and

discard the water.

Pushbutton

Indicator

. . .

In

DIAGRAM A

TEA AND COFFEE MEASUREMENT CHART

To Make: Tea

3 quarts

3-5 level tablespoons
of loose tea

2

regular bags or,

coffee
8-10

coffee scoops or,

level tablespoons

2 quarts

1 quart 3-5 regular bags or,

regular bags or,
2-4 level tablespoons
of loose tea

l-3 level tablespoons 6-8 level tablespoons

of loose tea

5-7 coffee

O-1 4 level tablespoons

3-4 coffee

scoops or,

scoops or,

Helpful Hints

1. Use more or less tea or coffee to suit your taste. Additional tea bags
may be needed when using herbal tea.

2. If your ice supply is low, you can substitute with cold tap water. After
filling the water reservoir with the proper amount of water, refill the

pitcher with cold tap water a second time to the desired 1, 2 or 3 quart

WATER level. Refrigerate to chill.

3. Tea may turn cloudy as it chills due to the tannic acids found in tea.

Higher quality teas will contain more tannic acids than others. Using
less tea will reduce the cloudiness.

4. For extra flavor, try adding several bags of herbal or flavored tea to
your brew.

5. For excellent iced coffee, try dark roast coffee or any other flavored
coffee.

To

1.

Fill the pitcher with tap water to the
desired capacity as indicated by the 1,
2 and 3 quart WATER levels marked
on the pitcher.

WARNING: To prevent Injury
hot steam, do not plug the unit in

until water is in the reservoir and the
pitcher Is in place.

2.

Pour the water into the water reservoir.

(Figure A)

3.

Place a Mr. Coffee brand paper filter in
the steeping basket and add the

desired amount of tea bags, or loose
tea (Figure B). Please refer to the chart

above for recommended amounts of
tea or coffee.

from

Figure B

To Brew Iced Tea (cont.)

Sugar, lemon and other flavoring can also
be added at the time and will dissolve
best if sprinkled over the top of the tea.

4.

Slide the steeping basket on top of the
water reservoir until it fits into place
and then secure lid on top of basket.
(Figure C). Make sure the steeping dial
is in the closed position (Figure D).

Fill the pitcher with ice cubes to the

5.
desired capacity as indicated by the 1,
2 and 3 quart ICE levels marked on the
pitcher (Figure E). Place the pitcher lid
on the pitcher.

PLEASE NOTE: Cold tap water can be
used as a substitute for ice cubes. Instead
of filling the pitcher with ice cubes, simply
refill the pitcher with cold water a second

time to the desired

level. Do not fill to the ICE level or your
pitcher may overflow during brewing.
Refrigerate to chill.

1,

2 or 3 quart WATER

Figure C

Figure D

6.7.Slide the pitcher with lid, spout first,
under the machine. Make sure the
spout lid is open (Figure F).

Plug the cord into an electrical outlet
and depress the push button (ON). The
indicator light will illuminate to let you
know the machine is on.

PLEASE NOTE: The first time the
machine is used, it may not be necessary
to depress the push button (ON) to turn
the machine on, simply plugging the

machine into an outlet will start the brew­ing cycle. Also, if the push button (ON) is
depressed before the machine is plugged
into an outlet, plugging the machine into
an outlet will start the brewing cycle.

6. When the brewing cycle is completed,
The Iced Tea Pot will shut off automati­cally. Drain the remainder of the tea in

the steeping basket by turning the
steeping dial to “open” (Figure G).

Figure F

Note: For extra strength, wait a few min­utes before draining the remaining tea into
the pitcher.

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To Brew Iced Tea (cont.)

9. When the tea has drained, turn the steeping dial to the closed position to
prevent any after drip. Slide the pitcher away from the machine and you are
ready to serve refreshingly cold iced tea.

the contents of the steeping
basket. Rinse out the steeping basket
and lid with warm water after each

use.

of the basket may become sticky and

not open and close properly, if not
rinsed out regularly).

11 .Leftover tea can be stored in the refrig-

erator. When the machine is not in use,
the pitcher and lid store over the top of
the machine. The cord has a cord clip
so the cord can be wrapped around the

machine and secured (Figure H).

(The steeping valve on the bottom

Figure H

To Brew Iced Coffee

Using the suggested amount of coffee in the chart listed on page 6, fol­low the instructions for making iced tea except for instruction
of turning the steeping dial to “closed”, keep it in the “open” position. It is

not necessary to steep coffee!

CAUTION:

softened water, can cause slower filtration. The steeping dial must be left

in the “open” position or the unit may overflow.

Decaffeinated coffee, particularly when used with chemically

#4.

Instead

Problem Solving

The tea is too weak:

-

add more tea.

-

herbal tea does not brew as strong, you may need to use more tea.

-

after the machine shuts off, wait for a few minutes before draining the

remaining tea into the pitcher.

-check to make sure the steeping dial is in the closed position during

brewing so that the tea steeps.

The tea is too strong:

-

use less tea.

-the tea may be steeping too long. Be sure to drain the remaining tea in
the steeping basket by turning the steeping dial to “open” as soon as
the machine shuts off.

I do not have enough ice:

-

use cold tap water as a substitute. See Helpful Hint #2 on page 6.

Problem Solving (cont.)

The machine will not turn on:

-

is the cord plugged in?

-

check to insure that the pushbutton is fully depressed.

-

the machine may need to be cleaned. See the “Deliming is a Must” section

below on page 9.

-

wait 3 minutes minimum (unit must cool down before starting another brew

(cycle) and try again.

Daily Care

1.

To maintain the quality of all parts and minimize tea stains, we recommend
washing the pitcher, pitcher lid, steeping basket and steeping basket lid with
warm water and mild detergent, regularly.

2.

Hard water can leave a whitish mineral deposit inside the pitcher and steep­ing basket. Tea and coffee discolors these deposits. To remove, fill the bas­ket and pitcher with warm white vinegar and let it soak for about 20 minutes.

3.

Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners. They will cause scratches which can
lead to breakage.

Deliming is a Must

The Iced Tea Pot must be delimed when you begin to notice an increase in
steaming or if the pumping action stops before all the water has been pumped
out of the machine.

The

frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of water used. Listed below

are the suggested cleaning intervals.

SUGGESTED CLEANING INTERVAL

Type of Water Cleaning Frequency

Soft Water every
Hard Water every

For best results use MR. COFFEE CLEANER. It works better than vinegar and
has no unpleasant odor. Instructions for both Mr. Coffee Cleaner and vinegar
follow:

USING MR. COFFEE CLEANER

80

brew cycles

40

brew cycles

(Read caution statement on side panel of Mr. Coffee Cleaner before use).

1.

Fill the pitcher with warm water to the 3 quart WATER level marked on the

pitcher.

2.

Empty contents of one packet of

Mix thoroughly to dissolve the cleaner.. This will make a clear blue solution.

MR.

COFFEE CLEANER into the pitcher.

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USING MR. COFFEE CLEANER (continued)

Pour the entire contents of the pitcher into the water reservoir of the

3.

machine. Replace the steeping basket with lid on top of the machine.

4.

Follow instructions #3 through #7 on page 5 in section "Clean" Before First

Use”, to run the cleaning solution through the machine.

5.

After the cleaning solution has cycled through, the machine will shut itself
off automatically.

6.

Slide the pitcher away from the machine and discard the contents of the
pitcher. Rinse the pitcher, pitcher lid, steeping basket and lid thoroughly
with water.

7.

Repeat all of the above steps with clean water only to rinse out any

remaining traces of the solution.

Be sure you thoroughly rinse the unit until there are no remaining traces

a.

of the blue solution. When completed, wash the pitcher and lid, and

steeping basket and lid with mild detergent and rinse thoroughly. These

items are not dishwasher safe.

9.

If a normal brewing rate is not achieved, repeat the cleaning procedure.

USING VINEGAR:

1.

Pour 1 auart of undiluted white household vineaar into the reservoir.

Replace’ the steeping basket with lid on top of the machine.

2.

Follow instruction #3 through #7 on page 5 in section “Clean Before First
Use”, to run the vinegar through the machine. However, after approxi­mately 1 cup of vinegar has brewed into the pitcher, unplug the appli­ance and allow it to sit for 30 minutes.

3.

After 30 minutes, pour the vinegar back into the reservoir and replace
the pitcher with Iid.

4.

Plug the cord back in. The machine will continue the brew cycle.

5.

After the vinegar has cycled through, the machine will shut itself off
automatically. Remove the pitcher and discard its contents.

To rinse out any remaining traces of vinegar, fill the pitcher with water

6.

#l

to the 3 quart level and repeat steps

stopping the machine in the middle of its cycle.

7.

Repeat the above rinsing.

through #4. above, without

If Service Is Required, Do Not Return to Your Store

For service,

a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

To assist us in serving you, please have the model number TM3

All repairs must be made by Mr. Coffee or an authorized Mr. Coffee Service

Center. Please call us for the authorized service center for your area.

Please do not return this appliance to your store.

We welcome your questions, comments or suggestions.

Please include your complete name, address and telep

description of problem in all communicacions.

call l-800-MR COFFEE (l-800-672-6333)

and date of purchase available.

hone number and

Consumer Affairs Department

MR. COFFEE

24700 Miles Road

Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146-1399

A Division of Health o meter, Inc.

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Limited Warranty

Mr. Coffee, inc. warrants to the purchaser that The Iced Tea Pot by Mr.

Coffee, Model TM3.5 (except for cord set) is free from manufacturer’s
defects in material or workmanship for
of original purchase when used in compliance with directions as outlined

in the manufacturer’s instructions, which will constitute reasonable and

necessary maintenance by the purchaser.

In case of manufacturer defects in material or workmanship, Mr.

Coffee, inc. agrees to repair or replace (remedy) a defective Iced Tea

Pot without charge. The purchaser’s exclusive remedy against Mr.

Coffee, inc. shall be for the repair or replacement of a defective Mr.

Coffee Product.

All repairs must be made at an authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center.

To locate a Mr. Coffee Service Center, call l-800-321-0370. As the pur­chaser, you assume all cost incurred in transporting your Mr. Coffee

machine to and from the authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center. Mr.

Coffee, inc. shall not be responsible for any repairs performed at any

facility which is not an 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 limitation may not apply to you.

a

period of one year from the date

In no event shall Mr. Coffee, inc. be responsible for Incidental or

consequential damages,

unauthorized attachment; nor assumption of responsibility for damage
caused by use of an electrical circuit not specified on the Mr. Coffee, inc.
product. 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.

24700 Miles Road, Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146-1399

nor damage due to misuse or the use of any

Mr. Coffee,

inc.

11

Limited Warranty

Mr. Coffee warrants to the purchaser that The Iced Tea Pot by

Mr. Coffee Model TM3 (except for cord set) is free from manufac-

In

turer defects
from the date of original purchase when used in compliance with
directions as outlined in the manufacturer’s instructions. which will

constitute reasonable and necessary maintenance by the

purchaser.

In case of manufacturer defects in material or workmanship,

Mr. Coffee agrees to repair (remedy) a defective Iced Tea Pot
without charge. The

Mr. Coffee shall be for the repair or replacement of a defective
Mr. Coffee Product.

All repairs must be made at an authorized Mr. Coffee Service

Center. To locate

COFFEE (l-800-672-6333). Mr. Coffee

any repairs performed at any

for

rized Mr. Coffee Service Center.

material and workmanship for a period of one year

purchaser's

a

Mr. Coffee Service Center, call I-800-MR

exclusive remedy against

shall not be responsible

which is not an autho-

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
Iimitation may not apply to you.

In no event shall Mr. Coffee be responsible for

dental or consequential damages,

or the use of
use of an electrical circuit not specified on the Mr. Coffee product.

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.

24700 Miles Road, Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146-1399

any

unauthorized attachment: nor damage caused by

Mr. Coffee

A Division of

Health o

nor damage due to misuse

Inc.

inci-