Toastmaster MECF5CAN, ANDMECF10 User Manual
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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.
Coffeemaker with
Charcoal W ater Filter
AND MECF10
USE AND CARE GUIDE FOR
MODELS MECF5, MECF5CAN,
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons,
including 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 abrasiv e cleaners , steel w ool 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 APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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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. 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 electr ical 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 properly. It should be operated on a separate
electrical circuit from other appliances.
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
Cord Storage
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
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.Tur n switch to off position O.
Become familiar with parts of the unit, (see figures 1 and 2).
Clean the carafe and lid, remov ab le filter liner , charcoal filter w ater chamber lid,
and holder. See “CARE AND CLEANING.” Do not clean the charcoal filter.
Insert water charcoal filter, (see below).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.
Caution: Do not immerse cord, plug or coffeemaker unit in water or other liquid.
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WATER FILTER
This unit features an optional charcoal water filter to provide optim um 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
and out. Turn filter holder counter clockwise until it releases. Place charcoal
filter in water filter holder, aligning arrow on chamber with tab on holder, push
up and turn clockwise, (see figure 2). Reposition chamber in coffeemaker
aligning tabs on chamber and grooves in coffeemaker, replace lid. The water
will be filtered when poured either directly through the water chamber or
through the frontal water fill.Filters should be replaced either after 60 uses or 6
weeks (whichever occurs first) and can be ordered direct from Toastmaster by
calling toll-free 1-800-947-3744 or 1-800-947-3745.
Each charcoal water filter comes with a set of monthly stickers to attach to the
label located on the water chamber lid.Write day next to month, this will allow
you to keep track when you star ted using the water filter.
If you use spring or bottled water or your water contains only a small amount
of chlorine, you may not notice a difference in the taste of your coffee when
using the filter.
BREWING
1. Make sure unit is in the OFF position O, (top of switch pushed in), the
indicator light will be off.
2. Plug into 120 V ~ 60 Hz outlet.
3. Lift up the hinged water fill lid located at the front of unit and slowly add
cold water to desired level using the water level indicator (between 310 cups). Brewing less than 3 cups or 15 ounces is not recommended.
You may also pour water directly into the charcoal filter chamber. Both
filling methods allow water to pass through the charcoal water filter.
4. Make sure that carafe with lid is properly seated on warming plate.
5. Open swing out filter basket. Insert a #2 cone-shaped paper filter into
removable liner and add coffee grounds. Return basket to closed
position; it will click into place. Use approximately 1 measuring spoon of
grounds for ever y cup of coffee.
6. Press bottom of switch to ON position I. The indicator light will tur n on.
7. If you wish to serve a cup of coffee before brew cycle is complete,
“Pause and Pour,” simply remove carafe from war ming plate. Dripping
will automatically cease. Return carafe to position on warming plate
within 30 seconds; dripping will resume.
Note: If the carafe is not returned to the warming plate, the coffee will
overflow from the filter basket.
8. Warming plate will automatically cycle to maintain serving temperature
as long as switch is on.
9. Press top of switch to OFF position O when carafe is empty or not in
use.The indicator light will tur n off.
10. Unplug and allow to cool for 10 minutes between cycles.
IMPORTANT: If not allowed to cool before immediate repeated use, water
placed in water chamber may become ov erheated.A spray of steam could be
released from openings, creating a risk of burns.
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HELPFUL HINTS FOR BREWING
• The markings on the water level indicator reflect the quality of fresh water.
The quantity of brewed coffee is less because the coffee grounds absorb
water.
•Never use hot or carbonated water. This will damage the appliance.
•Never pour milk, liquid coffee, tea, etc.into the water chamber.
CARE AND CLEANING
1. Turn switch to OFF position O.
2. Unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
3. Open swing out filter basket and use handle to lift out removable liner.
Discard coffee grounds and paper filter. Wash and dry all removable
parts. Replace liner by fitting notch and handle in groove of filter basket.
4. Clean the outside of the coffeemaker with a damp cloth.
CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG OR COFFEEMAKER UNIT IN
WA TER OR OTHER LIQUID.
The life of your coffeemaker will be longer if you replace the charcoal filter as
recommended, after 6 weeks or 60 uses.
DESCALING
We recommend you deep clean your coffeemaker once a month since
mineral deposits from tap water can form a coating in the coffeemaker,
causing slower brewing time and possibly an off flavor in the coffee. To deep
clean your coffeemaker :
1. Pour 1/2 cup vinegar into the carafe, and add cold water up to the 4 cup
mark, pour into coffeemaker.
2. Place a clean paper filter in the filter basket and close.
3. Remove charcoal filtration system, (water chamber, filter holder, and filter).
4. Follow “BREWING” instr uctions, (without coffee).
5. When the carafe has filled to the top of the metal band, turn to the OFF
position O. Carefully remove the carafe and place on a heat resistant
surface. Wait 15 minutes and pour solution back into coffeemaker.
Be sure that basket is still in proper position.
6. Return carafe to warming plate.
7. T urn unit on again.Allow all solution to empty into carafe;turn unit off.After
dripping stops, discard solution.
8. Allow coffeemaker to cool 10 minutes. Rinse it out by replacing charcoal
filtration system and brewing a carafe full of cold water, (without coffee).
Make sure to insert a fresh paper filter before brewing.
9. At end of cycle, turn to OFF position O, discard water and paper filter.
Wash and dry all removable parts, (except charcoal filter).
10. When coffeemaker has cooled, wipe exterior with a damp cloth.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
If any parts are missing or defective,
DO NO
Please call our Customer Service Depar tment for assistance.
800-233-9054 Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
T return this product.
Thank You
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