Sunbeam SP User Manual

User Manual /
Manual de Usuario

4-Cup Removable Reservoir
Coffeemaker

Cafetera de 4 Tazas con
Tanque de Agua Removible

SP Series / Serie de SP

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and/or injury to persons, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:

1. Read all instructions carefully before using the Coffeemaker.

2. Do not touch the Coffeemaker’s hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug or Coffeemaker
in water or any other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by 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 appliance to an authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by MR. COFFEE
may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

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

10. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove rating label
cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Repairs should be done by
authorized service personnel only.

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

12. Always plug cord into the wall outlet before turning on any controls.
To disconnect, turn power off, then remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Always use cold water to make coffee. Warm water or other liquids could
cause damage to the Coffeemaker.

14. Scalding may occur if the cover is lifted or brew basket is removed during
the brewing cycle.

15. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

16. Do not immerse appliance in any liquid.

WARNING

TO AVOID DAMAGE OF, OR INJURY FROM CARAFE,

FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS:

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

• Do not place hot carafe on or near paper, cloth or other flammable material.

• Never use the carafe on a range top or in a conventional microwave oven.

• Do not allow liquid to evaporate from carafe. Do not heat carafe
when empty.

• Do not move entire unit when carafe contains hot liquid.

• Use the lid on the carafe while brewing and pouring coffee.

• Discard carafe if damaged in any manner, or a carafe having a loose
or weakened handle.

• Do not clean carafe with scouring powders, steel wool pads
or other abrasive materials.

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.

Special Cord Set Instructions

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
entanglement or tripping over a longer cord.

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

• If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
The extension cord should be arranged so that it does not drape over the
counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
accidentally. The electrical rating of the Coffeemaker is listed on the bottom
panel of the unit.

•

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Precautions When Using This Coffeemaker

coffee

Things To Do –

• Avoid areas of the Coffeemaker that may become hot or emit steam when
the machine is ON, particularly the filter basket and the water reservoir.

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

• Unplug the unit when not in use.

• Unplug the unit when wiping the exterior. Use only a damp cloth to wipe.

• Place machine well back from edge of counter.

Things Not To Do

• Do not place a cloth or otherwise restrict airflow beneath the Coffeemaker.

• Never reheat a beverage by passing it through the brewing system.

• Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaning compounds to clean the exterior
of the unit.

• Do not store the machine until warming plate has cooled.

• In order to avoid contact with any fluid, do not place your hand
underneath the filter basket.

• Do not permit children to use this machine without close adult supervision.

• 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 filter basket. Avoid using chemically softened water.

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Introduction

Congratulations! You are the owner of the MR. COFFEE®4-Cup
Removable Reservoir Coffeemaker. Please read all of the instructions
in this booklet carefully before you begin to use this appliance.
Proper care and maintenance will insure the long life of this appliance
and its trouble-free operation. Save these instructions and refer
to them often for cleaning and care tips.

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

To Avoid Damage or Injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Precautions When Using This Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting Up Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Diagram of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Preparing Your Coffeemaker for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Preparing Coffeemaker for Brewing Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Brewing Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Filling the Water Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Putting In the Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Brewing Your Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cleaning Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using MR. COFFEE®Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Questions, Comments and Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Coffeemaker Features

• Pause ’n Serve

Allows you to interrupt the brewing cycle and pour a cup of coffee
before the entire carafe is finished brewing. To restart the brewing
process, return carafe to warming plate and coffee will automatically
begin flowing through filter basket. Make sure carafe is placed all
the way on the warming plate.

CAUTION: Do not remove carafe for longer than

30 seconds or the filter basket
may overflow.

• Removable Water Reservoir

The water reservoir can be removed for easy cleaning or filling.

• Lighted On/Off Switch

Lighted On/Off switch allows you to know when the Coffeemaker is ON
for safe operation (SP3 and SP4 only).

• Removable Filter Insert

The removable filter basket insert allows you to easily lift the filter basket
from the brew basket to add or remove filter and ground coffee.

(SP3 and SP4 only)

• Audible Ready Signal

• 1 Hour Auto-Off

This feature keeps your coffee warm for one hour after brewing and
then automatically shuts off your coffeemaker (SPX3 and SPX4 only).

• Programmable Controls (SPX3 and SPX4 only)

Clock: The LED clock serves as a handy kitchen clock, and also allows

you to set the timer.
Timer: Would you like to wake up to a fresh pot of coffee? The timer

allows you to preset when you would like the coffeemaker to brew your
coffee automatically, up to 24 hours in advance.

Coffeemaker Features

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Preparing Your Coffeemaker for Use

• Carefully unpack the Coffeemaker and remove all packaging materials.

• Before making coffee in your new MR. COFFEE®Coffeemaker, thoroughly
clean the carafe, carafe lid, filter holder and detachable water tank with
warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners.

NOTE: CARAFE, WATER RESERVOIR, CARAFE LID AND FILTER

BASKET ARE DISHWASHER SAFE.

• You may wipe the warming plate with a clean, damp cloth.
However, do not immerse the Coffeemaker in water or any other liquid.

• Prior to brewing your first pot of coffee, operate Coffeemaker once or
twice with water but without ground coffee or a paper filter. This will
remove any dust that may have settled inside the Coffeemaker which
might affect the flavor of the coffee.

IMPORTANT – Use Cold Water for Best Results

• Wash decanter, removable water reservoir, decanter lid and removable
filter basket insert with a mixture of mild detergent and water. Rinse each
thoroughly.

PREPARING COFFEEMAKER FOR BREWING COFFEE

• Place your MR. COFFEE®Coffeemaker on a flat, level surface away from
any edge.

• Plug the unit into a 120 Volt, 60 Hz AC only outlet.

• The lid of the carafe must be properly snapped on during the brewing
process and the carafe must be set on the warming plate.

• The filter basket must be properly locked in during the brewing process.

CAUTION: If the filter basket is not completely inserted, the

Pause ’n Serve feature will not function properly.
It could cause hot water or hot coffee to overflow.

• 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 are due to
the extraction of oil from the coffee grounds. Oiliness may occur more
frequently if heavily roasted coffees are used. Over-extraction may also
cause oiliness, indicating a need to clean your Coffeemaker.

PROGRAMMING YOUR COFFEEMAKER

•

To set your clock, press down and hold the SET button, while alternately
the UP and DOWN buttons (indicated by arrows), until you reach your
desired time. Once you reach your desired time, release the SET button
and your clock will be programmed (SPX3 and SPX4 only).

pressing

Brewing Coffee

FILLING THE WATER RESERVOIR

• Remove water reservoir, open hinged lid and add the appropriate amount
of water. Place removable water reservoir at the top of the unit and
flush against it. Push down until plastic notches insert into slots on
the Coffeemaker on both sides.

NOTE: The amount of brewed coffee after the brewing process will always

be slightly less than the amount of water placed into the Coffeemaker,
since some water is absorbed by the coffee grounds and filter.
Add a little extra water at the beginning so that you have the
exact number of cups desired or you can remove the detachable
water tank from the Coffeemaker to fill with cool water.

PUTTING IN THE COFFEE

• Lift brew basket lid. Insert a standard flat
paper filter into the filter basket or a pre­prepared coffee pack.

• After using your Coffeemaker several times,
the amount of coffee may be adjusted to suit
your particular taste, by decreasing or
increasing the amount of coffee used.
Be sure to use coffee ground specifically
for automatic-drip Coffeemakers.

CAUTION: Do not operate your Coffeemaker

if the basket is not inserted
completely. If the basket does
not insert completely, check to
see that the filter packet is
properly seated and basket
is locked into place.

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Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart

For best results, use level coffee scoop of fresh coffee beans.
When using pre-ground coffee, use level tablespoon (tbsp.) or level coffee scoops

of drip grind or a grind recommended for automatic drip coffeemakers.

TO BREW WHOLE COFFEE BEANS USE THIS AMOUNT OF GROUND COFFEE

4 cups 3 scoops 5 tablespoons or 2-1/2 scoops
2 cups 2 scoops 3 tablespoons or 1-1/2 scoops

Use more or less coffee to suit your taste 2 level tablespoons = 1 level coffee scoop

Brewing Your Coffee

(SP3 and SP4 only)

• Once you have inserted your desired level
of coffee and water, push the ON button
to start the brew cycle. The ON Light will
go on, indicating that the Coffeemaker has
begun the brewing cycle. In a few minutes
the Coffeemaker will complete the brewing
cycle and switch over to the warming mode.

• Turn your switch to the OFF position
when

the carafe is empty or when

the Coffeemaker

is not in use.

Brewing Your Coffee

(SPX3 and SPX4 only)

BREW COFFEE NOW

• Insert desired level of water and coffee
(See Instructions on pages 9 and 10).

• Press the BREW NOW button and the
LED light will illuminate indicating the
coffeemaker has begun the brewing
process. In a few minutes the coffeemaker
will complete the brewing cycle and
switch over to the warming mode.