Mueller U-700 User Manual

K-cup Coffee Maker

Single Server Brewer

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model: U-700

Single Server Brewer, manufactured

properly it will reward you with many years of good service.

to the safeguards.

CONTENT

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS --------------------------------------------3

NOTES ON THIS MANUAL ---------------------------------------------5

UNPACKING ----------------------------------------------------------5

STARTING UP---------------------------------------------------------5

OVERVIEW OF MACHINE PARTS AND CONTROLS-----------------------6

HOW TO BREW -------------------------------------------------------7

HOW TO PROGRAM YOUR DEFAULT COFFEE VOLUME ------------------9

HELPFUL HINTS ------------------------------------------------------9
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SINGLE SERVE BREWER----------10
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SINGLE SERVE BREWER -------------------13
TECHNICAL DATA ----------------------------------------------------14

LIMITED WARRANTY

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LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

including the following:

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs when available. Scalding
may occur if the coffee brewer is moved or opened or K-Cup® Pack is disturbed
during brewing cycles.

3. This appliance must be properly installed and located in accordance with these

manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock or injury to persons.

5. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury, do not immerse cords, plugs
or the appliance in water or any other liquid.

8. Use only water in this appliance! Do not put any other liquids or foods in the
Water Reservoir.

9. To disconnect, unplug power cord when not in use and before cleaning. Allow

Service to arrange for replacement or repair.

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

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

children.

13. Do not open the brewer while brewing is in progress.

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

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

16. Risk of Fire or Electric Shock. Do not open. No user serviceable parts inside.

Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.

CAUTION: There are two sharp needles that puncture the K-Cup® pack, one

Holder. To avoid risk of injury, do not put your fingers in the K-Cup® pack
Assembly Housing.

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CAUTION: There is extremely hot water/steam in the K-Cup® pack Holder during the

Assembly Housing during the brewing process.

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.

appliance. Proper care and maintenance will ensure a long life and a trouble-free

Servicing should be performed by

an authorized service facility.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

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.

of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire

over a countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped
over accidentally.

4.

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD

USE AND HOSPITALITY USE ONLY

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NOTES ON THIS OPERATING MANUAL

manual, please contact the service and sales centre.

UNPACKING

− Remove your coffee brewer from its packaging

1. coffee brewer

2. Manual

3. Warantee card

Note:

− Check that your home power supply voltage is the same as marked on the

Tip:

(e.g. for removals, servicing, etc.)

Note:

In order to ensure that this machine works perfectly, it was tested with water
before leaving the factory.

STARTING UP

• Danger of scalding: beware of hot water & steam

• Do not operate the machine with an empty water tank or water is less than

MINIMUM level.

water drip

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• Do not open the handle when the machine is brewing.

• Always pull out the power plug before cleaning the machine

• Only use the machine in a dry room
Thoroughly rinse out the water tank with fresh water before using for the

accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s

to persons

OVERVIEW OF MACHINE PARTS AND CONTROLS

Brewer head handle

Brewer head

Water Outlet piecer

K-cup pack

K-cup pack housing

Water level indicator

Drip tray plate

Drip tray

Drip tray base

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Reservoir lid

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Reservoir

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4

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On/Off switch

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Short size serving

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Middle size serving

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Long size serving

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HOW TO BREW

1. Place Brewer upright on a flat surface, remove all product

packaging and plug into outlet.

2. Remove reservoir and reservoir lid,

then fill with water to the

3. Replace reservoir lid and place

reservoir on top Brewer.

MAX FILL line.

4. **The appliance has water level senser, if water

level is lower than Min line, the brewer will not be allowed to make a

light in the water level indicator.

K-Cup® pack into the k-cup pack housing, do not

peel off the foil cover of the k-cup pack.

CAUTION: Avoid the sharp piercing pin
inside the brew head (even it will be
hidden when the handle is opened)

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6. Close by pressing down on top of the brew head handle

NOTE: K-Cup® pack will be punctured when closing the brew head

7. Place a coffee cup in the dispense area on the drip tray.

NOTE: Drip Tray and Drip Tray Plate can be removed to
accommodate larger travel mugs.

completely for 20 seconds.

10. Your delicious coffee is ready.

11. Prior to open the brewer head, always let residual drips/steam

to escape completely.

12. Remove the used K-cup from the brewer as per the figure,

keep your hands far from the hot water outlet.

Do not open the handle when the machine is brewing, if the brewer is opened

Pump always stops earlier while this does not mean the brewing process is completely,

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Tips:

the machine.

How to change default coffee volume ( 6oz- 8oz-12 oz):

a. leave the machine unplugged.

d. You can press the small cup size to set the default volume

8oz-10oz-12oz

coffee volume is programmed.

How to reset the machine.

a. leave the machine unplugged.

c. The blue light of the water level gauge will flash twice,
standing for the reset is completed.

HELPFUL HINTS

using a K-Cup® pack.

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an undesirable taste in your cup of coffee such as chlorine or other mineral taste, we

for you. For a strong, intense cup, select an Extra Bold K-Cup® pack (with up to 30% more

the FILL LEVEL indicator and brew normally.

• Brewing Into a Tall Mug – To brew into a tall mug, simply remove the Drip Tray

Assembly and place the tall mug on the Drip Tray Base.

• The Drip Tray – Any liquid overflow (from your cup or the Cold Water Reservoir) will be

caught in the Drip Tray. Be sure to empty the Drip Tray. The Drip Tray has a snug fit to
ensure it stays put in transit.

• Clean Your Brewer Regularly – To keep your Brewer looking and performing its best, be

sure to clean the external and internal components on a regular basis. See page 10 for

• De-Scaling – Mineral content in water varies from place to place. Depending on the

mineral content of the water in your area, calcium deposits or scale may build up in your

the Brewer that come in contact with water.

• Storing – When storing your Brewer, carefully empty the Drip tray and water reservoir.

Store your Brewer upright in a safe, dry, frost-free environment.

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SINGLE SERVER BREWER

Cleaning External Parts

IMPORTANT: Make sure the Brewer is unplugged before cleaning Regular cleaning of the
Brewer’s external components is recommended. Allow to Cool.

1. Never immerse the Brewer in water or other liquids. The Housing and other external

components may be cleaned with a soapy, damp, non-abrasive cloth.

2. The Drip Tray can accumulate liquids. The Drip Tray and Drip Tray Plate should be

periodically inspected and cleaned with a damp soapy nonabrasive lint free cloth. The
Drip Tray and Drip Tray Plate should not be put into the dishwasher. To remove the Drip

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Cleaning the K-Cup® pack Holder

1. Cleaning the Parts – The K-Cup® pack Holder Assembly can be placed onto the

top shelf of a dishwasher. NOTE: Use low temperature cycles in the dishwasher.

the K-Cup® pack Holder. Should a clog arise due to coffee grinds, it can be
cleaned using a clean household tool. Remove K-Cup® pack Holder and detach
Funnel. Insert the household tool into the Needle to loosen the clog and push it
out. The K-Cup® pack Holder is dishwasher safe.

CAUTION: There are sharp needles that puncture the
K-Cup® pack above the K-Cup® pack Holder and in the

injury, do not put your fingers in the K-Cup® pack
Assembly Housing.

Cleaning and Emptying the Reservoir

Discard the remaining water by removing the reservoir lid and turning reservoir
upside down over the sink. It is recommended to empty the water reservoir
between uses and use fresh water for each brew. Do not immerse appliance in
water.

Storage

Empty the reservoir before storing and take care to ensure that you store your
Brewer in a safe and frost free environment. It is suggested to store your Brewer

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damp lint-free cloth and running three rinse brews without a K-Cup® pack.
If your Brewer has been in an environment below freezing, please be sure to let
it warm to room temperature for 2 hours before using.

De-Scaling Your Brewer

content of the water, calcium deposits or scale may build up in your Brewer. Scale

Brewer that come in contact with water.

performance or when there are white deposits in the reservoir. It is possible for

To de-scale the Brewer:

Step 1: Make sure you have at least 8 ounces of undiluted white vinegar on hand.
You will also need a 10 oz ceramic mug (do not use a paper cup) and access to a
sink.

Step 2: Fill reservoir with 8 ounces of undiluted white vinegar, place a ceramic
mug on the Drip Tray Plate.

Step 3: Close the brew head and perform a brew into the ceramic mug without
adding a K-Cup® pack.

then allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes.

K-Cup® pack. Empty the contents of the ceramic mug into the sink, be careful as
contents may be hot.

place a cup on the Drip Tray Plate and perform a brew.

place) to clean the Brewer plumbing and get rid of any residual taste from the
vinegar. The Brewer is now ready for normal use again.

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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SINGLE SERVER BREWER

Beyond these recommended cleaning and maintenance procedures this Brewer

guide.

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Brewing a partial cup

Water in reservoir base

Coffee drops around the
brewer hold when brewing

The on/off button is flashing

Water spitting from the outlet
of the brewer head.

1) K-Cup® pack Holder may
be clogged

2) Water is not enough to
brew the selected size.

3) Calcium or scale is built up
in the brewer.

1) The reservior is not empty

before removal.

1) Ground coffee sticked on to
the Water Outlet gasket as a
result the sealing is not good.

Temperature sensor does not
work properly.

1) The brewing is stopped
manually.

2) The handle or brewer head
is lift while the button is
flashing

1) Clean K-Cup® pack Holder if
necessary and rinse under faucet

2) Make sure there is
enough water in the reservoir to
brew the selected serving size

3) De-scale the Brewer

1) Remove the water reservoir,
Turn off the brewer with the
on/offbutton, press the on/off
button and keep it pressed for 3
seconds, the pump starts to drain
the water of the base.

2) Use a dry sponge to absorb the
water if any.

Pull off the gasket gently and
rinse the gasket with water, put it
back gently after rinse.

Call service line.

1) Leave the brewer to escape
steam/residual water
completely, in 20 seconds from
the brewing process is
interrupted.

K-cup is shrinked after
brewing

Brewer does not have power

Brewer cannot brew

It is normal, depending on
K-cup from different brand.
lift while the button is flashing

Check to be sure that it is
plugged in securely.

No water in the reservoir.
The handle is lift.

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Plug into a different outlet.

Check to make sure there is
water in the reservoir
Close the handle, the 3
serving buttons will flash if the
handle is lift.

TECHNICAL DATA:

Rated Voltage: 120V AC
Rated Frequency: 60Hz
Rated Power: 1,420W
N.W./G.W.: 3.1/3.5 kg appr.
Pump Pressure: Max. 3 Bars
Water Tank Capacity: 45 oz

LIMITED WARRANTY

Right for improvements changes
are reserved in the interest
of technical progress.

or its distributors of this brewer.

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LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS

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