READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WA R N I N G : A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical appliances
and may cause personal injury or death.Please fo l l ow all safety instructions.
Coffeemaker
Use and Care Guide
Model 543U
I M P O RTANT SAFEGUA R D S
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
fo l l owed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons,
i n c l u d i n g the following:
• Read all instructions before using appliance.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Do not immerse cord, plug or coffeemaker unit in water or other liquid.
• This appliance is not for use by children.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug and allow to cool before attaching or removing parts and before cleaning the appliance.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• Carafe must never be used on a range top. Use only the designated carafe
for your coffeemaker.
• 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 abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads or other abrasive
material.
• Do not remove basket or lids during brewing cycle.
• Allow filter basket to cool before removing it from coffeemaker.
• DO NOT POUR LIQUID OTHER THAN WATER AND THE CLEANING
SOLUTION SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL INTO THE WATER CHAMBER
(see instructions for cleaning the coffeemaker).
• Do not move entire unit when carafe contains hot liquid.
• Do not operate any damaged appliance.Do not operate with a damaged cord
or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner.Return appliance to the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Use attachments only if recommended by Toastmaster Inc.
• Be certain lids are securely in place before operating appliance.
• Do not use outdoors or while standing in a damp area.
• Coffeemaker must be left to cool down for approximately 10 minutes before
adding more water.
• WARNING: Do not remove bottom cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
Repair must be done by authorized service personnel only.
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THIS PRODUCT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
C AU T I O N : A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of persona l injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords are available from local hardware stores and may be used if
care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is required, special care and
caution is necessary. Also the cord must be: (1) marked with an electrical rating of 125 V and at least 13A., 1625 W., and (2) the cord must be arranged so
that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over accidentally.
POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider
than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
plug is intended to 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 attempt to defeat this safety feature.
ELECTRIC POWER: If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances,
your appliance may not operate p r o p e rl y. It should be operated on a separa t e
e l e c t rical circuit from other appliances.
Thank you for purchasing the 543U Coffeemaker in our Global Design
Collection. Featuring superior Swiss design and craftsmanship, this coffeemaker is sure to please.
Enjoy!
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COFFEEMAKER
CHARCOAL FILTRATION SYSTEM
Charcoal Filter Water
Front Water Fill
and Lid
Removable
Liner
Swing Out
Filter
Basket
Automatic
Pause and
Pour
Glass Carafe
and Lid
Brew Strength
Selector
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
Cord Storage
Chamber and Lid with
Filter Replacement
Label
Water Level
Indicator
Non-Stick
Warming Plate
Lighted
ON/OFF
Switch
Tabs
Tab
Charcoal
Filter
Water
Chamber
Charcoal
Filter
Charcoal
Filter
Holder
BEFORE USING YOUR COFFEEMAKER
Caution: Unplug from outlet. Turn switch to off position O.
Become familiar with parts of the unit, (see figures 1 and 2).
Clean the carafe and lid, removable filter liner, permanent goldtone filter, water
chamber lid, and holder.Insert charcoal water filter; do not attempt to clean the
filter. See “CARE AND CLEANING.” Fill the coffeemaker with the maximum
amount of water and turn the unit on. Follow procedures for “BREWING”(without coffee). Unplug coffeemaker and discard the water. Wait 10 minutes to
allow heating elements to cool. Repeat the process one more time.
C a u t i o n : Do not immerse cord, plug or coffe e m a ker unit in water or other liquid.
PERMANENT GOLDTONE FILT E R
Your permanent goldtone filter with handle can be used eve ry time you brew,
eliminating the need for paper filters.Simply drop inside remova ble liner and fo l d
the handle dow n .
WATER FILTER
This unit features an optional charcoal water filter to provide optimum taste and
removal of most of the chlorine from tap water, along with other metals and particles often found in tap water.To insert the charcoal filter, remove the lid of the
water chamber.Take the water chamber by the handle and lift directly up a n d
o u t . Tu rn filter holder counter clockwise until it releases. Place charcoal filter
in water filter holder, aligning arrow on chamber with tab on holder, push up
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