Kenmore 12-Cup Drip Coffeemaker

Warranty Information

Kenmore Limited Warranty: This appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship for two years from the date of original sale, provided it is correctly installed, operated, and maintained according to supplied instructions. With proof of original sale, a defective appliance will be replaced free of charge. The Kenmore brand name is used under license. For warranty service, contact Koolatron Corporation at 1-800-265-8456 or service@koolatron.com. This warranty is void if the appliance is used for other than private household purposes. This warranty grants specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary by state.

Important Safety Instructions

When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety precautions, including:

• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs.
• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury, do not immerse the cord, plug, or coffeemaker in water or other liquids.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
• Always unplug the coffeemaker from the power outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow it to cool before handling parts or cleaning.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if it malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged. Return it to an authorized service facility.
• Using accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Never let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place the coffeemaker on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.
• The carafe is designed for use only with this coffeemaker.
• Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during brewing; always keep the lid on the carafe when in use.
• This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. Do not alter the plug. If it does not fit a receptacle, have a proper receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
• Do not set a hot container on a wet or cold surface.
• Do not use a cracked container or one with a loose or weakened handle.
• Do not clean the container with abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.
• The container is designed for use with this appliance and must never be used on a range top.
• This appliance is for household use only.

⚠️ Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the cover indicated by the arrow. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Short Power Cord Instructions

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of entanglement or tripping. Longer cords or extension cords may be used if care is exercised. Ensure the extension cord's electrical rating is at least as great as the appliance's. Arrange the cord so it does not drape where children can pull it or trip over it. Use a grounding-type 3-wire extension cord.

Parts and Features

The coffeemaker includes:

• Digital Display
• Control Panel
• Housing
• Water Reservoir Window
• Carafe
• Warming Plate
• Brew Basket
• Water Filter Carriage
• Charcoal Water Filter
• Gold Filter
• Base
• Inner Cover
• Spreader

Diagram Description (Fig. 1): Shows the coffeemaker with labeled components including the digital display, control panel, housing, water reservoir window, carafe, warming plate, brew basket, water filter carriage, charcoal water filter, gold filter, base, inner cover, and spreader.

Preparing to Use Your Coffeemaker

Before the first use:

• Wash the brew basket, permanent gold-tone filter, carafe, and carafe lid in the top rack of your dishwasher or by hand in warm, sudsy water.
• Clean the exterior, control panel area, and warming plate with a soft, damp cloth. ⚠️ Note: Never clean the warming plate unless it is completely cool.
• To clean the reservoir interior: Raise the cover, wipe surfaces with a damp cloth (See Fig. 2), and close the cover. ⚠️ Note: Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. Never immerse the coffeemaker in water or any liquid.
• After washing, fill the water reservoir to the 12-cup level with cold water. Run a brew cycle with only water (no coffee grounds) as instructed in the BREWING section. Turn off the coffeemaker and discard the water.

Operating Your Coffeemaker

The programmable digital controls indicate when coffee is ready and track freshness.

Brewing Coffee:

1. Open the top cover (See Fig. 3).
2. Fill the water tank with cold water to the desired level. Markings from 4 to 12 cups (600ml to 1800ml) are on the water tank and carafe sides (See Fig. 4).
3. Place either the permanent gold-tone filter or a size #4 cone paper filter into the brew basket (See Fig. 5).
4. Add ground coffee according to taste (recommendation: one heaping tablespoon per two cups). Experiment for your perfect cup. You can use a paper filter with the gold-tone filter.
5. Close the cover. Place the carafe on the warming plate and plug in the appliance. The display will illuminate. If the clock is not set, the coffeemaker may beep. The clock does not need to be set to brew coffee. Refer to "Setting the Clock, Timer and Auto-Brewing" for clock setup.
6. Turn on the coffeemaker by pressing the START/STOP button. The indicator will light up. Hot water will flow into the filter. When water stops flowing, brewing is complete, and the coffeemaker switches to warming mode. For delayed brewing, see "Setting the Clock, Timer and Auto-Brewing".
7. After pouring all coffee from the carafe, press START/STOP to turn off the appliance and remove the carafe. The coffeemaker will automatically shut off after two hours if not manually turned off.

Pause and Pour Feature:

This feature allows you to remove the carafe and pour a cup of coffee before brewing is finished. A special valve stops coffee flow. If the carafe is not replaced within 20 seconds, water and coffee may overflow from the brew basket.

Operating the Control Panel

Setting the Clock, Timer and Auto-Brewing:

Use the Hour and Min buttons to set the clock. When first plugged in, the clock flashes 12:00 AM. Press Hour for hours (12 AM to 11 PM) and Min for minutes (1-59). Holding buttons speeds up the process. The clock starts when buttons are released.

To program an automatic brew time:

1. Set the clock first.
2. Press the Prog button (indicator illuminates).
3. Set the desired brew time using the Hour and Min buttons, ensuring correct AM/PM designation.
4. Once the correct time is set and the clock returns to the current time, press the Auto On button.
5. Auto Brew can be cancelled by pressing Auto On again. To check the set time, press the Set Auto button.

Diagram Description (Fig. 6): Shows the control panel with buttons labeled Filter Reset, Prog, Auto On, 1-4 Cup, and START/STOP, and the digital clock display.

1-4 Cup Button:

This cycle optimizes flavor for 1-4 cups or can increase brew strength for any number of cups. Press START/STOP, then press the 1-4 CUP button. Both indicators will illuminate. ⚠️ Note: The 1-4 Cup button must be pressed after START/STOP for the function to activate. The coffeemaker shuts off automatically after 2 hours.

Care and Cleaning

Always unplug the coffeemaker before cleaning. Clean the exterior, control panel, and warming plate with a soft, damp cloth.

• ⚠️ Warning: Never immerse the coffeemaker in water or any liquid.
• ⚠️ Warning: Do not clean the warming plate unless it is completely cool. Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads.

Carafe Care:

• Do not allow liquid to evaporate from the carafe on the warming plate, and never heat an empty glass carafe.
• Discard the carafe if chipped, cracked, or damaged.
• Never use abrasive scouring pads or cleansers, as they will scratch and weaken the glass.
• Do not place the carafe on or near a gas or electric burner, in a heated oven, or in a microwave oven.
• Avoid rough handling and sharp blows.
• Do not set a hot carafe down on a wet or cold surface.

Cleaning the Coffeemaker and Changing the Charcoal Filter:

Mineral deposits can clog the coffeemaker. After approximately 70 brewing cycles, the unit will beep three times, and a "Change filter and clean" message will blink. The Filter Reset indicator will illuminate. A long beep sounds after the filter is changed.

To clean and change the filter:

1. Press the Filter Reset button on the control panel to stop the blinking message (Fig. 7).
2. Open the reservoir cover and pull out the water filter carriage (Fig. 8).
3. Pour white vinegar into the water reservoir up to the 6-cup level.
4. Add cold water up to the 12-cup line.
5. Place a paper filter in the brew basket, close the cover, and place the empty carafe on the warming plate.
6. Turn on the coffeemaker and let half the vinegar-water solution brew into the carafe.
7. Turn off the coffeemaker and let it soak for at least 15 minutes to soften deposits.
8. Turn the coffeemaker back on and brew the remaining solution. Turn off, empty the carafe, and discard the used paper filter.
9. Rinse the reservoir with cold water and run another brew cycle. Repeat if necessary to eliminate any vinegar smell/taste.
10. Wash the brew basket and carafe.
11. Open the water filter carriage, remove the used charcoal filter, and replace it with a new one of the same size (Fig. 9).
12. Insert the water filter carriage back into the reservoir.

To reset the cycle count and reminder, press the "Filter Reset" button.

Any other service should be performed by a qualified service technician.