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The Calphalon 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker is designed to brew high-quality coffee. This manual provides detailed instructions for safe and efficient use, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of your appliance.
Image: Front view of the Calphalon 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker, showcasing its stainless steel finish and digital display.
Product Overview Videos
Video: A brief overview of the Calphalon 14-Cup Automatic Drip Coffee Maker, highlighting its key features and design.
Video: Demonstrates the Calphalon 14-Cup Automatic Drip Coffee Maker in action, showing its functionality and ease of use.
Important Safety Information
- Read all instructions before use.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
- To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs, or coffee maker 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.
- Carafe 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.
- Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.
Product Components
- Water Reservoir
- Control Panel with Digital Display
- Brew Basket (with reusable filter)
- Glass Carafe (14-cup capacity)
- Warming Plate
- Lid
Image: The Calphalon coffee maker with its glass carafe in place, ready for use.
Image: A close-up view of the corrosion-resistant aluminum warming plate.
Initial Setup
- Unpack: Carefully remove all packaging materials and promotional labels from your coffee maker.
- Clean: Wash the carafe, lid, and reusable filter in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Wipe the exterior of the coffee maker with a damp cloth.
- First Use Cycle: Before brewing coffee for the first time, operate the coffee maker with water only to clean the internal components. Fill the water reservoir to the 14-cup mark, place the empty carafe on the warming plate, and run a full brew cycle. Discard the water.
Operating Instructions
Brewing Coffee
- Fill Water Reservoir: Open the lid and fill the water reservoir with fresh, cold water up to the desired cup marking. Ensure the water level does not exceed the "MAX" line.
Image: A hand pouring water into the removable water reservoir of the coffee maker.
- Add Coffee Grounds: Place the reusable filter into the brew basket. Add your desired amount of ground coffee to the filter. For optimal flavor, use 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per cup.
Image: An overhead view showing the enlarged showerhead design, ensuring even saturation of coffee grounds for optimal flavor extraction.
Image: An open lid reveals the showerhead and the brew basket with coffee grounds.
- Close Lid: Close the top lid securely.
- Place Carafe: Ensure the empty glass carafe is correctly positioned on the warming plate.
- Select Brew Strength (Optional): Press the STRONG BREW button for a bolder cup of coffee.
Image: A hand pressing the 'STRONG BREW' button on the coffee maker's control panel to enhance coffee flavor.
Image: A finger selecting the 'STRONG BREW' option on the coffee maker's digital interface.
- Select 1-4 Cup Option (Optional): If brewing a smaller batch (1-4 cups), press the 1-4 CUPS button to optimize flavor extraction for smaller quantities.
- Start Brewing: Press the BREW ON/OFF button to begin the brewing cycle. The indicator light will illuminate.
- Pause & Serve: The coffee maker features a Pause & Serve function, allowing you to temporarily remove the carafe during brewing to pour a cup. Replace the carafe within 20 seconds to prevent overflow.
Image: A hand pouring freshly brewed coffee from the glass carafe into a clear mug.
Programming the Coffee Maker
- Set Clock: Press the HR and MIN buttons to set the current time.
- Set Delay Brew: Press the BREW LATER button. The display will flash. Use the HR and MIN buttons to set the desired time for brewing to start. Press BREW LATER again to confirm. The indicator light will illuminate.
Image: A hand pressing the 'BREW LATER' button on the control panel to set a delayed brewing time.
- Adjust Keep Warm Time: Press the WARMING TIMER button repeatedly to cycle through the desired keep warm duration (1 to 4 hours). The setting will be saved for future brews.
Image: A hand adjusting the 'WARMING TIMER' setting on the coffee maker's digital display, showing a 4-hour duration.
- Adjust Warming Plate Temperature: Press the WARMING TEMP button repeatedly to select Low, Medium, or High heat settings for the warming plate. The setting will be saved.
Image: A hand selecting the warming plate heat settings (High, Medium, Low) on the coffee maker's digital display.
Maintenance
Cleaning and Care
- Daily Cleaning: After each use, discard used coffee grounds and rinse the reusable filter. Wash the carafe and lid in warm, soapy water. The carafe is not dishwasher safe.
- Exterior Cleaning: Wipe the exterior of the coffee maker with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
- Descaling: The decalcification sensor will illuminate when it's time to clean the coffee maker.
Image: A hand pressing the 'CLEAN' button on the coffee maker's control panel to initiate the cleaning cycle.
- Fill the water reservoir with a mixture of 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts cold water.
- Place the empty carafe on the warming plate.
- Press the CLEAN button. The indicator light will illuminate.
- Allow the coffee maker to complete the cleaning cycle.
- After the cycle, discard the vinegar solution.
- Run two full cycles with fresh, cold water to rinse the coffee maker thoroughly.
Troubleshooting Guide
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee maker does not turn on. | Not plugged in. | Ensure power cord is securely plugged into a working outlet. |
| Coffee is not brewing. | Water reservoir empty. | Fill water reservoir with fresh, cold water. |
| Coffee tastes weak. | Not enough coffee grounds; 1-4 cup setting not used for small batches. | Add more coffee grounds; use the STRONG BREW or 1-4 CUPS setting. |
| Coffee overflows from filter. | Too many coffee grounds; filter not properly seated. | Reduce coffee grounds; ensure filter is correctly placed in the brew basket. |
| Decalcification light is on. | Mineral buildup. | Perform a descaling cycle as described in the Maintenance section. |
Product Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Calphalon |
| Model Name | Automatic Drip Coffee Maker |
| Model Number | 2120896 |
| Capacity | 14 Cups |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Product Dimensions | 9.69"D x 11.57"W x 13.32"H |
| Item Weight | 4.8 pounds |
| Voltage | 110 |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Special Feature | Timer, Strong Brew, 1-4 Cup Option, Adjustable Warming Plate |
| Coffee Input Type | Ground Coffee |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | No (Carafe) |
Image: The dimensions of the Calphalon 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker are shown: 9.69"D x 11.57"W x 13.32"H.
Warranty and Customer Support
For warranty information or customer support, please refer to the documentation included with your product or visit the official Calphalon website. Keep your purchase receipt for warranty claims.
