Salton ME12CDB, ME12CDW User Manual

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Programmable Coffeemaker

USE AND CARE GUIDE FOR

MODELS ME12CDB, ME12CDW

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions.

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

• To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plugs or
appliance in water or other liquid.

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

• 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.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any
manner.Contact Consumer Service for examination, repair or
adjustment.

• The use of an accessory not evaluated for use with this appli­ance may cause injuries.

• Do not use outdoors.

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

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

• T o disconnect, press the ON/OFF (P o wer Select Button) Button,
then remove plug from wall outlet.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Be certain Lids are securely in place before operating appliance .

• Scalding may occur if the Lids are removed during the brewing
cycles.

• The Carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must
never be used on a range top.

• Do not set a hot Carafe on a wet or cold surface.

• Do not use a cracked Carafe or a Carafe having a loose or
weakened handle.

• Do not clean Carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive material.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam

during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk
of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.

• All users of this appliance must read and understand this Use
and Care Guide before operating or cleaning this appliance.

• The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical outlet only.

• Use

• DO NOT attempt to move an appliance containing hot liquids.

• Keep appliance at least 4 inches awa y from walls or other objects

• If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately

• If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water

• Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.

• The appliance must be left to cool down sufficiently before

• Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance.Warm water or

• DO NOT put Carafe into a microwave.

• DO NOT leave empty Carafe on Warming Plate when

• DO NOT lift Water Reservoir Cover or Swing Out Filter Holder

water only in this appliance! Do not put any other liquids or
food products in this appliance.Do not mix or add anything to the
water placed in this appliance, except as instructed in the User
Maintenance Instructions to clean the appliance.

Allow appliance to cool completely before moving.
during operation. Do not place any objects on top of appliance

while it is operating. Place the appliance on a surface that is
resistant to heat.

unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunc­tioning appliance.

or any other liquid, unplug it immediately.

the water! Do not use this appliance after it has fallen into
or has become immersed in water .

for examination and repair.

adding more water to avoid splattering.
other liquids, except as listed in cleaning section, may cause

damage to the appliance.

appliance is turned ON, as the Carafe may crack or become
otherwise damaged.

until brewing is complete, and all parts have cooled.

Contact Consumer Service

Do not reach into

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• CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Pause and Pour
(drip-stop) feature, replace Carafe within 1 minute of removing
during brewing process.

POLARIZED PLUG:This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other).T o reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug
is intended to fit into 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 attempt to modify the plug in
any way.

SHORT CORD INSTR UCTIONS:A short power-supply cord is pro­vided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.Do not use an extension cord with this
product.

ELECTRIC POWER:If the electrical circuit is ov erloaded with other
appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be
operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.

CAUTION:To prevent Plasticiz ers from migr ating from the finish of
the countertop or tabletop or other furniture, place

NON-PLASTIC

coasters or placemats between the appliance and the finish of the
countertop or tabletop.

Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent
blemishes may occur or stains can appear.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE BOTTOM COVER.NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

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Removable

Filter Basket

(P/N 31031,

31031B)

Swing-Out

Filter Holder

Carafe Lid

(P/N 31030,

31030B)

Control Panel

Glass Carafe

(P/N 31029,

31029B)

Water Chamber

Water Window

Warming Plate

Power Light

Water Reservior
Cover

Your product may vary slightly from illustration.

Parts Identification

FIGURE 1

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Before Using Your Coffeemaker

WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not immerse

Cord, Plug or appliance in water or any other liquid.

1. Remove all packing material from the inside and outside of the
Coffeemaker.

2. Before preparing coffee in your new Coffeemaker, thoroughly
clean the Glass Carafe, Car afe Lid and Removab le Filter Bas­ket in hot, sudsy water.Rinse and dry.

3. Replace disassembled parts.

4. Clean the inside of the Coffeemaker b y brewing two full caraf es
of tap water (see “Brewing Coffee Instructions” below). Do not
use coffee f or this initial cleaning.
turn Coffeemaker off and wait ten minutes.Turn unit on and
brew second carafe of fresh water.

Note: at the end of first cycle,

Coffee Filters

Cone-shaped paper filters are available locally at grocery stores
and where Coffeemakers are sold.Standard #4 filters should be
used.

The use of basket-style paper filters is not recommended, since
they do not conform to the shape of the Filter Basket and may
cause coffee to back up and spill over during brewing.

Brewing Coffee Instructions

1. Be sure Power Select Button is in the “OFF” position. (Power
Light is not illuminated.)

2. Plug Coffeemaker into any 120 Volt, AC electrical outlet.

3. Fill Glass Carafe with cold tap water to the correct line indicat­ing the desired number of cups.Markings on the Glass Caraf e
indicate level of w ater required to brew desired number of cups .
No less than two cups is recommended.

4. Lift the Water Reservoir Cover and carefully pour into Water
Chamber.Close Cover.
Note:The amount of brewed coff ee will alwa ys be less than the
amount of water placed into Coffeemaker, since about 10% is
absorbed by coffee grounds and filter.

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5. Place a #4 paper cone-shaped filter or permanent filter in the
Removab le Filter Basket.Measure one level tablespoon of drip or
regular grind coffee for each cup of coffee desired. For stronger
or milder coffee, adjust amount of coff ee to suit your taste.

6. Return Filter Holder to closed position.

7. Place Glass Carafe on Warming Plate.

8. Switch Power Select Button to on. The Power light will
indicate unit is in operation.

9. If you wish to serve a cup of coffee before brew cycle is com­pleted, simply remove Glass Caraf e from W arming Plate.Drip­ping will automatically cease. Return Glass Carafe to position
on Warming Plate within 1 minute; dripping will resume.
NOTE: Make sure that the Carafe is replaced under the Filter
Basket within one minute to prevent overflow.

10. Upon completion of the brew cycle, wait about one min ute until
the brew dripping from the Filter Holder into the Glass Carafe
has stopped.Caraf e Lid should be kept in place to f acilitate safe
serving and help keep coffee at proper serving temperature.

11. To keep coffee hot, return Glass Carafe to the Warming Plate
after serving. The Warming Plate will automatically cycle to
maintain ideal serving temperature as long as the Coffeemaker
is on.

12. Switch Coffeemaker to off when Glass Caraf e is empty or when
unit is not in use.(Model has automatic shut-off and will auto­matically shut off after two hours from start of brew cycle).

13. To brew another Glass Carafe of coffee, turn unit off and wait
10 minutes to allow heating element to cool.
is not allowed to cool before immediate repeated use, water
placed in W ater Chamber ma y become ov erheated and a spra y
of steam could be released from opening, creating a risk of
burns.

Important: If unit

Auto Pause And Pour

1. After approximately 2 cups of coffee have been brewed the
Carafe may be slowly removed and the coffee will stop drip­ping.

2. The flow valv e is located on the bottom of the Filter Holder and
is activated when the Carafe is removed.The design makes it
possible for you to remove the Carafe and pour a cup of cof­fee before the entire pot is brewed.

3. When using this feature, mak e sure that the Carafe is replaced
under the Filter Holder within 1 minute to prevent overflow.

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Brewing A Second Pot

Of Coffee

As mentioned above, it is recommended that the Coffeemaker
should be in off position for 10 minutes between cycles , in order to
allow unit to cool.While unit is in off position, dispose of used cof­fee filter, and rinse Glass Carafe and Removable Filter Basket in
water. Place a fresh filter in Filter Basket. Repeat brewing proce­dure.

1. To brew a second pot of coffee, turn the Coffeemaker off and
allow it to cool. Empty used coffee grounds and repeat steps
for brewing coffee.
CAUTION: Failure to allow Coffeemaker to cool may cause
water to overheat and spray hot steam.The hot steam can
cause severe burns.

Control Panel

Digital Display

AUTO Button

AUTO Light

HOUR Button

MIN Button

1. Digital Display: Clock with AM/PM Indicator Program.
AUT O Button:Allows you to set the Timer f or A UT O BREW so

2.
that your brewing will begin at the selected time.Press to
change AUTO BREW time.
AUT O Light:Illuminates when A UTO BREW has been set, and

3.
the Coffeemaker is ready to begin brewing at the pre-pro­grammed time.
Hour Button: Advances the HOUR:use to adjust time in hours

4.
for Clock Display and AUTO BREW programming.
MIN. Button: Advances the MINUTES: Use to adjust time in

5.
minutes for Clock Display and AUTO BREW programming.
Program Button: Allows you to set the delayed brewing time

6.
and time of day.

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Power
Light

Power
Select

Button
Program
Button

7. Power Select Button (O/I): Press once (the Power Light will
illuminate) to begin brewing coffee immediately. Pressing the
button again will turn the Coffeemaker OFF.
Power Light: Illuminates when the Coffeemaker is in opera-

8.
tion.

Setting The Clock With AM/PM

Indicator

1. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.The Display will flash until
time of the day is set.
NOTE: A power failure will also cause the Displa y to flash and
it will be necessary to reset the clock.

2. To set the clock, press the PROGRAM Button until “Set Time”
appears in upper left corner.Press the HOUR b utton to set cor­rect Hour, noting AM/PM.Press the MIN Button to set correct
minutes.

Setting The Timer

1. Press the PROGRAM Button twice and display will show “Set
Timer” in upper right corner of the Digital Display. Press and
hold the HOUR Button until the correct hour is displayed f or the
brew time you would like to set, noting that PM is indicated on
the left corner of the display. Indicator Display will go off in 5
seconds.

2. Press the MIN Button until the correct minute is displayed for
the the brew time you would like to set.

3. After the brew time is set, press A UT O Button once.The AUT O
light will illuminate indicating that your Coffeemaker is ready
to begin brewing at the pre-programmed time.Indicator Display
will go off in 5 seconds.

To Start Brewing Coffee

Immediately

Press the Power Select Button.The Power Light will illuminate as
the Coffeemaker begins brewing the coffee.

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To Start Brewing Coffee

At The Pre-programmed Time

At the preprogrammed time, the Coffemaker will turn itself on
automatically.The Power Light will turn on as the Coffeemaker
begins brewing and coffee will begin flowing into the Carafe.

Hints For Great Tasting Coffee

• A clean Coffeemaker is essential for making great tasting coff ee.
Regular cleaning, as specified in “Care and Cleaning of your Cof­feemaker”on page 10 is highly recommended.

• Always use fresh, cold water in your Coffeemaker.

• Finer grinds, such as drip and ADC coffee, promote fuller extrac­tion and provide rich, full-bodied coffee.Regular grind will require
slightly more coffee per cup to provide the strength of a finer
grind.

• Store coffee in a cool, dry place.Once coffee has been opened,
keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

• For optimum coffee, buy whole beans and grind them finely just
before brewing.

• Do not re-use coffee grounds since this will greatly impair coffee
flavor .

• Reheating coffee is not recommended. Coffee is at its peak fla­vor immediately after brewing.

• Small oil droplets on the surface of brewed, black coffee is due
to the extraction of oil from the coffee grounds. Oiliness may
occur more frequently if heavily roasted coffees are used.
Overextraction may also cause oiliness, indicating a need to
clean your Coffeemaker.

User Maintenance Instructions

Care And Cleaning

Always make sure Coffeemaker is unplugged and in the OFF
position and W arming Plate is cool before attempting to clean.After
daily use, the Filter Basket and Glass Carafe should be washed in
hot, sudsy water .Wipe exterior with a damp cloth to remove super­ficial stains. For stubborn stains, use a nylon or plastic pad with a
non-abrasive cleanser, such as Bon Ami
not use metal scouring pads or abrasive cleansers.

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®

or Arm & Hammer®.Do

Descaling

Special cleaning of your Coffeemaker is recommended at least
once a month, depending on frequency of use and quality of water
used in the unit. If water in your area is especially hard, the follow­ing cleaning procedure should be performed every two weeks,
since minerals in water can detract from the flav or of the coff ee and
possibly lengthen brew time.

1. Fill Glass Carafe with one part white vinegar to three parts cold
water. Pour water and vinegar solution into the Water Cham­ber.

2. Place a paper filter or permanent filter in the Removable Filter
Basket and swing to closed position.Place Glass Carafe on
Warming Plate. Switch Power Select Button to on.During
cleaning, more steam will occur than during normal brewing.

3. KEEP THE COFFEEMAKER ON UNTIL CARAFE IS HALF
FULL. Switch Power Select Button to off. When liquid stops
dripping from Filter Holder into the Glass Carafe, remove the
Basket and Glass Carafe and allow liquid to cool in the Glass
Carafe for 10 minutes.When cooled, pour liquid back into the
Water Chamber.

4. Replace Basket and return Glass Carafe to hot plate.

5. Switch Po wer Select Button to on.Repeat procedure, allowing
all the cleaning solution to empty into the Glass Carafe.After
dripping has stopped, discard contents of Glass Carafe.

6. After allowing Coffeemaker to cool for 10 minutes, rinse it out
by brewing a Glass Caraf e full of cold water.Mak e sure to insert
a fresh Filter into the Filter Basket before brewing.

7. At end of brew cycle, switch Power Select Button to off .Discard
water in the Glass Carafe .Remo v e used filter and w ash Glass
Carafe and Filter Basket in hot sudsy water.Dry parts.

8. When Coffeemaker has cooled, wipe exterior with a dry cloth.

Carafe Safety Precautions

1. Do not use a cracked Carafe having a loose or w eakened handle .

2. This Carafe is designed to be used only on the warming plate
of your coffeemaker.Do not use on a conventional oven.

3. To avoid breakage, handle carafe with care. Avoid impact.
Glass will break as a result of impact.Use care when filling with
water to avoid hitting faucet.

4. Do not place hot carafe on cool or wet surface. Allow to cool
before washing or adding liquids.

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5. Do not set empty carafe on a hot heating surf ace.Do not clean
with steel wool pads, abrasive cleanser, or any other materi­als that may scratch.

6. Do not bump, scratch, or boil dry.

7. Discard carafe if it is crack ed, scratched, or heated while empty
for an extended period of time.

Cord Storage

Unplug appliance and allow to cool.There is convenient cord stor­age area at the back of the machine.Simply feed the Cord inside
the Storage area and store in its box or in a clean, dry place.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

If any parts are missing or defective,

DO NOT return this product.

Please call our Customer Service Department for assistance.

800-233-9054

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty: This Melitta®product is warranted by Salton, Inc.to be free from

defects in materials or workmanship for a period of (1) year from the original
purchase date.This product warranty covers only the original consumer pur­chaser of the product.

Warranty Covera ge:This w arranty is void if the product has been damaged b y
accident in shipment, unreasonable use, misuse, neglect, improper service,
commercial use, repairs by unauthorized personnel, normal wear and tear,
improper assembly , installation or maintenance ab use or other causes not aris­ing out of defects in materials or workmanship.This warranty is effectiv e only if
the product is purchased and operated in the USA, and does not extend to
any unit which has been used in violation of written instructions furnished with
the product, or to units which have been altered or modified, or to damage to
products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed, altered,
defaced or rendered illegible.

Implied Warranties: ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH THE PUR­CHASER MAY H AVE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE (1) YEAR FROM
THE DATE OF PURCHASE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Warranty P erf ormance: During the above one-year w arranty period, a prod­uct with a defect will be either repaired or replaced with a reconditioned com­parable model (at our option) when the product is returned to the Repair Center,
or the purchase price refunded.The repaired or replacement product will be in
warranty for the balance of the one-y ear warranty period and an additional one­month period. No charge will be made for such repair or replacement.

Service and Repair: Should the appliance malfunction, you should first call
toll-free 1-800-233-9054 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Central
Standard Time and ask f or CONSUMER SERVICE stating that you are a con­sumer with a problem. Please refer to model number
when you call.

In-Warranty Service (USA): For an appliance covered under the warranty
period, no charge is made for service or postage.Call for return authorization
1-800-233-9054.

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CST

Thank Y ou

ME12CDB, ME12CDW

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Out-of-Warranty Service:A flat rate charge by model is made for out-of-war­ranty service. Include $8.00 (U.S.) for return shipping and handling. We will
notify you by mail of the amount of the charge for service and require you to
pay in advance for the repair or replacement.

For products purchased in the USA,but used in Canada: You may return
the product insured, packaged with sufficient protection, and postage and
insurance prepaid to the USA address listed below.Please note that all cus­toms duty / brokerage fees , if any, must be paid by you and we will require you
to pay the cost of customs duty / brokerage fees to us in advance of our per­forming any service.

Risk During Shipment: We cannot assume responsibility f or loss or dam­age during incoming shipment. For your protection, carefully package the
product for shipment and insure it with the carrier.Be sure to enclose the fol­lowing items with your appliance: any accessories related to your problem,
your full return address and daytime phone number, a note describing the
problem you experienced, a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of pur­chase to determine warranty status.C.O.D. shipments cannot be accepted.

To return appliance, ship to: To contact us, please write to, call or email:

Attn: Repair Center Salton, Inc.
Salton, Inc. P.O.Box 6916
708 South Missouri Street Columbia, MO 65205-6916
Macon, MO 63552 1-800-233-9054

Email: [e-mail]

Limitation of Remedies: No representative or person is authorized to
assume for Salton, Inc. any other liability in connection with the sale of our
products.There shall be no claims for defects or failure of performance or
product failure under any theory of tort, contract or commercial law including,
but not limited to negligence, gross negligence, strict liability, breach of war­ranty and breach of contract.Repair, replacement or refund shall be the sole
remedy of the purchaser under this warranty, and in no e vent shall Salton, Inc.
be liable for any incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse­quential damages, so the above limitation or e xclusion may not apply to you.

Legal Rights:This warranty giv es you specific legal rights, and y ou ma y also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

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