Toastmaster MAXCM12W User Manual

12-Cup

Coffee Maker

Use and Care Guide

MAXCM12W

I M P O RTANT SAFEGUAR DS

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 appliance.

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

■ To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or

appliance in water or other liquid. See instructions for cleaning.

■ This appliance is not for use by children.

■ Close supervision is necessar y when any appliance is used

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

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

■ Do not use outdoors or while standing in a damp area.

■ 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.

■ To disconnect, press the ON/OFF switch to OFF, then remove
plug from wall outlet.

■ This carafe is designed for use with this Coffee Maker only. It
must never be used on a range top.

MAXCM12W Use and Care Guide1.

READ AND SAVE
TH ES E I N STRU CTION S

WARNING: A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all

electrical appliances and may cause personal injury or death.
Please follow all safety instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFEG UARDS (Con’t.)

■ 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.

■ Be certain lids are securely in place before operating appliance.

■ Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the

brewing cycles.

■ Do not lift Coffee Maker lid or removable filter basket until
brewing is complete and all parts have cooled.

■ Do not pour liquid other than water and the cleaning solution
specified in this manual into the water reservoir. See instructions
for cleaning.

■ Do not attempt to move Coffee Maker containing hot liquids.
Allow it to cool completely before moving.

■ Coffee Maker must be left to cool down for approximately
15 minutes before adding more water.

■ Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

remove bottom cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair
must be done by authorized service personnel only.

SAVE TH ESE IN STRUCTIO N S

ADDITIONAL
I M P O RTANT SAFEGUAR DS

WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam

during use. Use proper precautions to prevent the risk of burns,
fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.

■ Do not leave empty carafe on warming plate when appliance is
turned ON, as the carafe may crack or become otherwise
damaged.

■ Always use fresh, cool water in your Coffee Maker. Warm water
or other liquids, except as listed in cleaning section, may cause
damage to the appliance.

■ Do not put carafe into a microwave.

CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Auto Pause and
Pour feature, replace carafe within 20 seconds of removing
during brewing process.

CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the
risk of personal 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. The cord must also be: (1) marked with an electrical
rating of 125 V. and at least 10 A., 1250 W., and (2) 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 P OWER: If the electrical circuit is overloaded
with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly.
It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from
other appliances.

This product is for household use only.

MAXCM12W Use and Care Guide3.

Using Your 12-Cup CoffeeMaker

PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS

Removable
Filter Basket
(P/N 30820)

Coffee Maker
Lid

Water
Reservoir

Filter
Basket
Holder

Carafe Lid Only
(P/N 30818)

Water Level
Indicator
(on side,
not shown)

Auto Pause
and Pour
Assembly
(P/N 30819)

Carafe w/Lid
(P/N 30817)

Red Illuminating
ON/OFF Switch

Coffee Yield

12-Cup Coffee Maker: 12 (5 oz.) cups.

NOTE: A 5 oz. cup is the American industry standard and is
used by most Coffee Maker manufacturers. To fill your favorite
mug, fill Coffee Maker reservoir with enough water for 2 cups
(10 ounces).

Warming
Plate

Polarized
Plug

Before Brewing Coffee For The First Time

CAUTION: To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the

Coffee Maker or allow AC cord to come into contact with water
or other liquids.

1. After carefully unpacking from carton, the inside of your Coffee
Maker and carafe must be cleaned.

2. Brew 12 cups of fresh water only. Follow the instructions in the
Brewing Coffee Section following, but DO NOT ADD COFFEE

GROUNDS TO THE PAPER FILTER.

3. When all the water has brewed into the carafe, switch the Coffee
Maker OFF. The light will tur n off.

4. Allow the Coffee Maker to cool for 15 minutes, discard the water
from the carafe, then repeat steps 2 and 3.

5. After the second pot of water has cooled, discard the water and
thoroughly wash the removable filter basket (see illustration on
page 4), carafe and carafe lid in warm, soapy water. Dry all parts
thoroughly.

Hints For Best Results

■ We recommend using coffee which has been ground specifically
for automatic drip coffee makers. This type of coffee is prepared
specifically for your Coffee Maker’s brewing system and promotes
fuller extraction to provide rich, full-bodied coffee.

■ Use only cone-shaped filters with this Coffee Maker. Cone-shaped
paper filters are available locally at grocery stores. Use standard,
#4 filters. Do not use basket-style paper filters.

■ A clean Coffee Maker is essential for making great tasting coffee.
Regular cleaning, as specified in the User Maintenance
Instructions, is highly recommended.

■ Always use fresh, cold water in your Coffee Maker.

■ 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.

MAXCM12W Use and Care Guide5.

Brewing Coffee In Your Coffee Maker

CAUTION: Use this product with proper AC voltage rating

only. Be sure to unplug the power cord when Coffee Maker is
not in use for extended periods of time.

1. Lift the carafe lid. Fill the carafe with cold water to the level for
the desired number of cups (1-12).

2. Lift the hinged lid on top of the Coffee Maker and slowly pour
the water from the carafe into the water reservoir.

3. Extend the removable filter basket handle to lift the removable
filter basket straight up and out of the Coffee Maker. Insert a #4
paper coffee filter (or a permanent gold filter) inside the
removable filter basket.

4. Place coffee grounds in the filter, using one level tablespoon of
drip grind coffee for each cup of brewed coffee.

Guide

Turn guides to face
the rear of the
Coffee Maker

Firmly replace the
removable filter basket by
pushing it down into the
filter basket cavity.

5. Tur n the filter basket so that the 2 guides are facing away from
you. Firmly replace the removable filter basket by pushing it
down into the filter basket cavity in the front of the Coffee Maker.
Fold the handle down. Close the Coffee Maker Lid and snap it
securely into place.

6. When you replace the carafe onto the warming plate, the carafe
will snap easily into position under the Auto Pause and Pour
assembly.

7. Plug the appliance into a standard 120V AC electrical outlet.

8. Switch the Coffee Maker ON. The switch will illuminate as the
Coffee Maker begins brewing the coffee.

NOTE: The amount of coffee in the carafe may be slightly less
than the amount of water placed in the water reservoir, since
some of the water is absorbed by the coffee grounds.

Auto Pause and Pour Feature

■ Remove the carafe from the warming plate. Always keep the
carafe lid on the carafe when pouring the coffee.

IMPORTANT: When using the Auto Pause and Pour Feature
while the Coffee Maker is still brewing, the carafe must be
replaced on the warming plate, under the Filter Basket within
20 seconds to prevent the Filter Basket from overflowing.

■ To keep the coffee hot, place the carafe back on the warming
plate when not serving.

To Brew a Second Pot of Coffee

To brew a second pot of coffee, turn the Coffee Maker off for
15 minutes and allow it to cool. Empty used coffee grounds and
repeat steps for brewing coffee.

CAUTION: Failure to allow Coffee Maker to cool may cause
water to overheat and spray hot steam. The hot steam can cause
severe burns.

MAXCM12W Use and Care Guide7.

Using Your Coffee Maker (Continued)