Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker User Manual

Introduction

Welcome to the user manual for your new Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker. This appliance is designed to provide you with fresh, delicious coffee with convenience and ease. Its compact design makes it ideal for smaller spaces, while features like programmable brewing and auto pause enhance your coffee experience. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your coffeemaker to ensure safe and efficient use.

Image: The Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, showcasing its compact design, glass carafe, reusable filter basket, and water filter.

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 this appliance.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or coffeemaker in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or 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 appliance 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 facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
• 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, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• The carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top.
• Do not place 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.

Parts Identification

Familiarize yourself with the components of your Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker.

• Water Reservoir with Easy-View Water Window
• Lid
• Filter Basket
• Reusable Nylon Filter
• Water Filtration Disk (optional, if included)
• Glass Carafe with Ergonomic Handle and Ounce Markings
• Control Panel (HR, MIN, BREW NOW, BREW LATER buttons, Digital Display)
• Heating Plate

Image: Close-up view of the coffeemaker's control panel, showing the "Brew Now" and "Brew Later" buttons, and the digital clock display.

Setup

Before First Use

1. Unpack your coffeemaker and remove all packaging materials, labels, and stickers.
2. Wash the carafe, lid, and reusable filter basket in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
3. For initial cleaning, brew two full carafes of water without coffee grounds. Discard the water after each cycle. This cleans the internal components.

Placing the Coffeemaker

Place the coffeemaker on a flat, stable surface. Ensure there is adequate clearance above the unit for the lid to open fully.

Image: The Mr. Coffee coffeemaker positioned on a kitchen counter, highlighting its compact design suitable for small spaces.

Operating Instructions

Brewing Coffee (Brew Now)

1. Fill the carafe with cold, fresh water to your desired level (up to 5 cups / 25 oz). The carafe has ounce markings for precise measurement.
2. Pour the water into the water reservoir. Use the easy-view water window to ensure you do not overfill.
3. Place the reusable nylon filter into the filter basket.
4. Add your desired amount of ground coffee into the filter. A general guideline is one tablespoon of coffee grounds per cup.
5. Close the lid and ensure the carafe is properly placed on the heating plate.
6. Press the BREW NOW button. The indicator light will illuminate, and brewing will begin.
7. Once brewing is complete, the coffeemaker will keep the coffee warm for 2 hours before automatically shutting off.

Image: A hand adding coffee grounds into the reusable filter basket of the coffeemaker, demonstrating the ease of use.

Image: A person pouring freshly brewed coffee from the carafe into a glass cup, illustrating the coffeemaker's capacity to make up to 25 oz of coffee, perfect for two 12 oz cups.

Setting Brew Later

1. Follow steps 1-4 from "Brewing Coffee (Brew Now)" to prepare the coffeemaker with water and coffee grounds.
2. Press the HR button to set the hour and the MIN button to set the minutes for your desired brew time. The digital display will show the set time.
3. Press the BREW LATER button. The indicator light will illuminate, confirming the delayed brew setting.
4. The coffeemaker will automatically begin brewing at the set time.

Grab-A-Cup Auto Pause

The Grab-A-Cup Auto Pause feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee before the brewing cycle is complete.

1. During the brewing cycle, carefully remove the carafe from the heating plate. The brewing will automatically pause.
2. Pour your desired amount of coffee.
3. Immediately return the carafe to the heating plate to resume brewing. Do not leave the carafe out for more than 20 seconds to prevent overflow of the filter basket.

Image: A hand demonstrating the "Grab-a-Cup Auto Pause" feature by temporarily removing the carafe during the brewing process.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Daily Cleaning

• Always unplug the coffeemaker before cleaning.
• Wash the carafe, lid, and reusable filter basket in warm, soapy water after each use. These parts are top-rack dishwasher safe.
• Wipe the exterior of the coffeemaker with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
• Do not immerse the coffeemaker base in water or any other liquid.

Decalcifying (Descaling)

Mineral deposits (calcium) left by water can affect the performance of your coffeemaker. It is recommended to decalcify your coffeemaker every 80 brew cycles or every 2-3 months, depending on water hardness.

1. Pour 4 cups of undiluted white household vinegar into the water reservoir.
2. Place an empty carafe on the heating plate.
3. Brew the vinegar solution through the coffeemaker.
4. Turn off the coffeemaker and let it stand for 20 minutes.
5. Discard the vinegar solution.
6. Brew 2-3 full carafes of clean, cold water to rinse the coffeemaker thoroughly. Discard water after each cycle.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Warranty and Support

Specific warranty information for this product is not provided within this manual. For detailed warranty terms, product registration, or customer support, please visit the official Mr. Coffee website or contact their customer service department.

Online Support: www.mrcoffee.com

Customer Service: Refer to the Mr. Coffee website for regional contact information.

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