Mr Coffee NC Series User Manual

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Coffe e ma ke r / Ca fe te ra  
NC Se rie s / Se rie de NC  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
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 the coffeemaker.  
Do not touch the coffeemakers hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.  
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the power cord,  
power plug or coffeemaker in water or other liquid.  
Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by  
or near children.  
Turn the coffeemaker off and unplug the power cord from the power  
source when the coffeemaker or clock are not in use and before cleaning.  
Allow the coffeemaker parts to cool before putting on or taking off parts  
and before cleaning the appliance.  
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or operate  
it after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.  
Return this appliance only to the nearest authorized service center for  
examination, repair or adjustment.  
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The use of accessory attachments other than MR. COFFEE brand may cause  
hazards or injuries.  
Do not use outdoors.  
Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter  
or allow it to come in contact with hot surfaces.  
Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner  
or in a heated oven.  
To disconnect, turn the coffeemaker OFF, then remove the power plug  
from wall outlet.  
Do not use the coffeemaker for other reasons than its intended use.  
• Place the coffeemaker on a hard, flat level surface to avoid interruption  
of air flow underneath the appliance.  
This coffeemaker is designed for household use only.  
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Decanter Use and Care  
Follow the instructions below to reduce or eliminate the chance of breaking  
the decanter:  
This decanter is designed for use with your MR. COFFEE® coffeemaker and therefore  
must never be used on a rangetop or in any oven, including a microwave oven.  
Do not set a hot decanter on a wet or cold surface.  
Do not use a cracked decanter or a decanter having a loose or weakened handle.  
Do not clean the decanter with abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or  
other abrasive materials.  
Discard the decanter immediately if it is ever boiled dry.  
Protect the decanter from sharp blows, scratches or rough handling.  
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  
1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from  
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.  
2. An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised in its use.  
3. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord  
must be at least 10 amps and 120 volts. The resulting extended 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.  
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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Table of Contents  
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Decanter Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Setting Up Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Coffeemaker Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Adjusting the Power Cord Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Brewing Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 11  
Cleaning the Coffeemaker Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Selecting and Measuring Ground Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Adding Water and Ground Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Brewing Coffee Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Brewing Coffee Later  
(Programmable Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Cleaning the Decanter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Questions, Comments and Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
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Se tting Up Your Coffe e ma ke r  
Congratulations on the purchase of your new MR. COFFEE® coffeemaker! Please read  
these instructions carefully before using your new coffeemaker. Proper use, care and  
maintenance will ensure trouble-free operation and the long life of this appliance.  
Save these instructions for cleaning and, if necessary, replacement parts information.  
Coffeemaker Features  
Your new MR. COFFEE® coffeemaker has the following features:  
12-Cup Brewing Capacity  
Cord Storage – Allows you to store extra cord length for a tidy countertop.  
Drip-Free Decanter Designed to help prevent drips after pouring.  
Ergonomically Designed Handle – Provides comfort, control and confidence  
when pouring.  
Removable Filter Basket The filter basket will lift out of socket to allow you  
to remove a filter and ground coffee before returning back to its socket.  
ON/OFF Indicator Light This safety feature reminds you that your coffeemaker  
is on.  
Non-Stick Warming Plate This feature prevents the decanter from sticking  
to the surface of the warming plate.  
Pause n Serve Cant wait for the coffee to finish brewing? The Pause n Serve  
feature allows you up to 30 seconds to pour a cup of coffee while the coffee  
is still brewing.  
Two-Hour Auto Shut-Off: This safety feature keeps your coffee warm for 2 hours  
after you brew, then automatically turns off.  
Programmable Controls (Programmable Models 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.  
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Coffeemaker Features  
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1. ON/OFF Switch  
g. On Button  
7. Warming Plate  
2. Control Panel  
h. Off Button  
i. Set Delay Button  
j. Delay Brew Indicator  
8. Decanter  
(Programmable Models Only)  
9. Water Level Indicator  
a. Delay Brew Button  
b. PM Indicator  
10. MR. COFFEE® Brand  
8- to 12-Cup Basket  
Style Coffee Filters  
3. Removable Filter Insert  
4. Brew Basket  
c. Hour Button  
d. Minute Button  
e. Clock Display  
f. On-Off Indicator  
5. Water Reservoir  
6. Power Cord  
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Adjusting the Power Cord Length  
You can customize the length of the power cord  
so that it is the exact length you desire.  
To increase the length of the power cord:  
Grasp the power cord (not the power plug)  
and gently lift it out of the slot, then pull it  
away from the coffeemaker.  
To decrease the length of the power cord:  
Grasp the power cord, lift it out of the slot,  
then feed it into the coffeemaker.  
Lock the cord in the slot when finished.  
Setting the Clock  
(Programmable Models Only)  
The clock flashes on the control panel to indicate  
that it has not been set.  
You must set the clock if you want to use  
the DELAY BREW feature.  
To set the clock:  
1) Press and hold the HOUR button until the clock  
displays the correct hour. See Figure A-1.  
FIGURE A-1  
The PM indicator will light to indicate a PM time;  
if the PM indicator is not lit, the time is AM.  
2) Press and hold the MIN. button until the clock  
displays the correct minute. See Figure B-1.  
The clock is now set.  
FIGURE B-1  
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Bre wing Coffe e  
Cleaning the Coffeemaker Before First Use  
Follow the steps below under Adding Water and Ground Coffee” and  
Brewing Coffee Now,” but do not add coffee grounds.  
Selecting and Measuring Ground Coffee  
For best results, use coffee ground for use with automatic drip coffeemakers.  
The amounts shown below are suggested amounts.  
Number of Cups  
Tablespoons  
12  
10  
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7.5  
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4.5  
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1.5  
One cup = Five ounces brewed coffee  
Adding Water and Ground Coffee  
1) Open brew basket lid, turn shower head  
to the back and lift out the removable  
filter insert.  
If using paper filters, it is important  
that the sides of the filter fit flush  
against the sides of the filter insert.  
If filter collapse occurs, for best  
results, dampen the filter before  
placing it in the brew basket and  
adding ground coffee.  
2) Place a MR. COFFEE® brand 8-12 cup  
paper filter or a MR. COFFEE®  
permanent filter in the filter basket.  
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