Mr. Coffee 109041 Preparing Coffeemaker for Brewing Coffee, Programming Your Coffeemaker

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

•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 pressing 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).

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.

•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.

PUTTING IN THE COFFEE

•Lift brew basket lid. Insert a standard flat paper filter into the filter basket or a pre- prepared 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.

Place reservoir flush against

unit and push down.

Push handle of basket down completely then close lid.

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