Mr. Coffee TM4 User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

THE ICED TEA

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POTTM

BY MR. COFFEE

MODEL TM4

THE

ICED

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

FOR SERVICE, REPLACEMENT PARTS

OR QUESTIONS.

CALL I-800-MR COFFEE

(l-800-672-6333)

8:30AM-5:OOPM EST, MON.-FRI.

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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:

Read all instructions before using the machine.

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

2. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or

machine in water or other liquid.

Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

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12.

13. a.

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Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.

cool before cleaning or handling.

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. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Mr.

Coffee may cause hazards or injuries.

Do not use outdoors. 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 or

in a heated oven. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

WARNING:

remove any service covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized personnel only.

To avoid the risk of scaldihg;

Do not remove the lid during the brewing cycle.

Do not separate brewer from pitcher during the brewing cycle. Pitcher is not dishwasher safe.

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not

Allow to

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SPECIAL CORD

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

from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised in its use.

if an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the exten-

3. sion 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.

Note: 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.

SE? INiTRUCTlONS

Do not remove any service covers or shields within

the brewer. No user serviceable parts inside.

Repairs should be done by authorized personnel only.

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Introduction

Congratulations! You are the owner of The Iced Tea Pot TM by Mr. Coffee model TM4. This unique appliance has been designed to provide you with excellent tasting iced tea quickly and conveniently.

Our specially designed brewer heats water and steeps tea to extract the full flavor from your tea.

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great tasting, fresh brewed iced tea every time.

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brewina, a lever automatically opens and dispens-

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The Iced Tea is completed. When not in use, the pitcher, stainless steel brew basket and

lid stack together for convenient storage. To insure the long life of this appliance and its trouble-free operation, please

read carefully all of the instructions in this booklet before you begin to use The feed Tea Pot TM. Save these instructions and refer back to them often for cleaning and care tips...and, happy brewing!

PotTM Model TM4 will automatically shut off when the brewing

If Service Is Required, Do Not Return to Your Store

For service,

8:30 a.m. to

500

To assist us In sewing you, please have the model number (TM4) and

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

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

Please do not return this appliance to your store.

We welcome your questions, comments or suggestions.

us at:

call

1-800~MRCOFFEE

p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

(l-800-872-8333)

date of purchase available.

Please write to

Consumer Affairs Department

MR. COFFEE

24700 Miles Road

Bedford Heights, Ohlo 44148-l 399

A Dlvlsion of Health o meter, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards .....................................................................................

Cord Set Instructions

Introduction .................................................................................................... 4

If Service is Required .....................................................................................

Product Features and Diagram of Parts ......................................................... 5

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

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

Using The Iced Tea PotTM

Deliming ..........................................................................................................

Helpful Hints Problem Solving

Notes .......................................................................................................

Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................

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10-11

Diagram of Parts

2 3

non-removable

powc

er cord

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Using The iced

Very Important:

outlet.

To brew Iced Tea:

Add water to the brewer BEFORE PLUGGING the unit in an

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Pot

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of the brewer opening fn release the valve.

USE A SHARP OR METAL INSTRUMENT, u m

&I stick. return the unit to ti store where it

Prior to first use, clean unit according to instructions in section labeled

“Cleaning Your Iced Tea Pot Before First Use”.

Use the brewer to

other llauid or food in this unit.

will find an opening, Gently

You

should feel a &ght movement DO NOT

heat water only. Do not attempt to heat any

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purchased,

cotton swab inside the

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continues

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

the pitcher - approxl-

tne macnine

ing the machine In3o an outlet will start tile

rewing c machine the power cord.

1s.

plug ed into an outlet, p/u

c/e.

Note: If you wish to turn the

FF during the brew cycle, grasp the molded plug and unplug

sure the brewer and

FIGURE 3

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When the tea is done steeping, a lever automatically opens to dispense tea into the pitcher filled with ice. The machine will then shut off automat-

ically.

See Figure

cycle is over. Grasp the molded plug and unplug the power cord.

CAUTION: Some residual steam may

escape from the brewer when the cycle

is over.

CAUTION: Use care when lifting the

9. brewer from the pitcher. A seal may have formed during the brewing

process.

place the lid properly on the pitcher. You are now ready to serve refreshing iced tea. Discard tea bags from the brewer. Allow

10. brewer to cool. Rinse the brewer and lid

with water and wipe out the brewer

each use.

process again.

CAUTION: if you have used a tea bail, it may be HOT. Allow contents to cool

If you have leftover tea, cover the pitcher with the pitcher lid and store

11. in the refrigerator.

When the machine is not in use, the pitcher, brewer and lid stack for

12. easy storage.

Lift and remove the brewer and

4. The indicator light will turn off to let you know the

FIGURE 4

after

You may begin the brewing

fore

handling.

Helpful Hints

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

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.

For extra flavor, try adding several bags of herbal or flavored tea

to your brew.

Add more tea.

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

The tea is too strong.

Use less tea.

The machine will not turn on.

. Is the cord plugged in?

Check to insure that the ON button is fully depressed.

The machine may need to be cleaned.

See “Deliming” Section.

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Deliming

The iced Tea Pot

in heating time of the water in the brewer. This condition may be caused by a buildup of lime and mineral deposits from your water.

The frequency of cleaning depends upon the hardness of the water used. The following table gives the suggested cleaning intervals.

Your iced Tea PotTM may be cleaned using MR. COFFEE CLEANER or a mixture of vinegar and water. For best results to remove tea stains and deiime your unit, use MR. COFFEE CLEANER. it is superior to vinegar and

has no unpleasant odor. You may order MR. COFFEE CLEANER by calling

1.800-MRCOFFEE (l-800-672-6333).

Using MR. COFFEE CLEANER: (Read caution statement on the back of MR. COFFEE CLEANER pack-

ets before use). Please follow these directions,

Fill the pitcher with warm water to the water level line marked on the

1. pitcher - approximately 20 ounces.

Empty contents of one packet of MR. COFFEE CLEANER into the pitcher and stir with a plastic spoon until the cleaner is completely dissolved. This will make a clear blue solution.

Pour the blue solution into the brewer. Let sit for 15 minutes. Place the

brewer, with lid, into the pitcher. Make sure the brewer and pitcher fit

tog.ether snugly.

Follow steps 3-7 under

Use”.

Thoroughly rinse the pitcher, brewer and lid.

ii:

Repeat steps blue solution). Continue to rinse out the unit until all traces of the

glyesolutionmaone.

if a normal brewing time is not achieved and tea stains remain, repeat steps 1-6.

Using Vinegar

Unplug the machine before cleaning.

Add a mixture of half water and half white distilled vinegar (8 fluid ounces of each) to the brewer. Do not turn the unit on. Let sit for 30 minutes or longer until the deposits are removed, or repeat process until the deposits are removed. DO NOT HEAT THE VINEGAR MIXTURE.

Pour out and discard the vinegar mixture.

Run one or two brew cycles using only fresh water to remove any residual vinegar mixture.

must be deiimed when vou begin to notice an increase

SUGGESTED CLEANING INTERVAL

Type of Water Cleaning Frequency

Soft Water Hard Water every

“Cleaning Your Iced Tea Pot Before First

I-5 &x

three brew cycles with clean water only (no

every 80

brew cycles

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Notes

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Notes

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Limited Warranty

Mr. Coffee warrants to the purchaser that the TM4 by Mr. Coffee

(except for cord set) is free from manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase when used in compliance with directions as outlined in the manufacturers instructions, which will constitute reasonable and 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 purchaser’s exclusive remedy against 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 a Mr. Coffee Service Center, call

872-6333). Mr. Coffee 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.

necessary

l-800-MR

maintenance

COFFEE (1-800-

In no event shall Mr. Coffee be responsible for incidental or con-

sequential damages, nor damage due to misuse or the use of any unau-

thorized attachment; nor damage caused by 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.

Mr. Coffee

24700 Miles Road, Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146-1399

A Division

FORM.5839 REV 2

of Health o meter, Inc.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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