Vimukun KCM202 Single Serve Coffee Maker

Important Safeguards

• Read all instructions carefully before use.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or unit in water or any other liquid.
• 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 dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Not recommended for use by children.
• Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury, and will void warranty.
• Do not use distilled water.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Pod Coffee Maker must be used on a flat surface away from the edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.
• Do not clean the pod coffee maker with scouring powders, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
• Do not overfill the cold water reservoir with water.
• Use only water in this appliance. Do not put any other liquids or foods in the water reservoir except as instructed in this user guide.
• Unplug and allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the pod coffee maker.
• CAUTION: Water shower head and capsule basket contain a sharp piercing needle. Use caution when cleaning these areas.
• Never lift lid during brewing cycle as hot water will spray from the piercing needle and scalding may occur.
• Do not twist, kink, or wrap the power cord around the appliance, as this may cause the insulation to weaken and split, particularly in the location where it enters the unit.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove any service covers. There are no user serviceable parts inside the coffee maker. Only authorized personnel should repair the coffee maker.
• Do not leave appliance unattended while in use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Power Cord Instructions

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazard resulting from entanglement or tripping over a long cord.
• Extension cords may be used if care is exercised. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, it should be positioned so that it does not drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
• The electrical rating of the extension cord must be the same or more than the wattage of the appliance (the wattage is shown on the rating label located on the underside or back of the appliance).
• Avoid pulling or straining the power cord at outlet or appliance connections.

Polarized Plug

• Your appliance is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way.
• If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it does not fit, please consult a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature by modifying the plug in any way.

WARNING: Improper use of the power cord may result in electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if necessary.

Before Your First Use

Carefully unpack the single serve pod coffee maker and remove all packaging materials. To remove any dust that may have accumulated during packaging, wash the reusable capsule, capsule basket, and cup mat with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers on any part of the pod coffee maker. You may wipe the main body with a clean, damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.

DO NOT immerse the main body of the pod coffee maker, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.

NOTE: We recommend that prior to brewing your first cup, you "brew" a mug of water only, without the capsule. This will remove any dust that may have settled inside the pod coffee maker.

IMPORTANT: Use only cold water; the automatic brewing system has been designed to work only with cold water.

Know the Parts of Your Coffee Maker

Diagram showing the parts of the Vimukun KCM202 single-serve coffee maker. Key components include: Water Shower Head with Piercing Needle, Capsule Basket (containing a piercing needle), Hinged Lid with Lid Release Button, Cold Water Reservoir, Main Body, Removable Cup Mat, and Start Button. The reusable capsule is also shown separately.

• Reusable Capsule
• Water Shower Head
• Piercing Needle
• Capsule Basket
• Lid Release Button
• Hinged Lid
• Cold Water Reservoir
• Main Body
• Removable Cup Mat
• Start Button

RATING: 120V, 60HZ, 1000 WATTS. AC ONLY

Using Your Single Serve Pod Coffee Maker

1. Place your pod coffee maker on a flat, dry surface, such as a countertop.
2. Open the hinged lid by pushing in the lid release button. CAUTION: The water shower head contains a sharp piercing needle. Use caution when lid is opened.
3. Insert the capsule basket into place by aligning the front of the capsule basket pointing to the front of the unit. The capsule basket handle will be positioned to the left of the pod coffee maker. CAUTION: The capsule basket has a sharp piercing blade inside. Use caution when handling.
4. • 4.1. Insert your favorite K Cup capsule into the capsule basket (regular K Cup capsules only).
   • 4.2. Add ground coffee or tea leaves into the included reusable capsule and close the lid. Insert front end of capsule into capsule basket.

   NOTE: We recommend that when using filter cup coffee powder, please don't use the extra fine powder of espresso coffee. The fine powder smaller than No. 5 (medium size) will easily block the cloth mesh, causing the water to not flow out normally and the coffee powder overflowing.

5. Fill your heat-resistant mug with cold water and pour the water from the mug into the water reservoir. Close and lock down the hinged lid until it snaps into place. If using the removable cup mat, ensure cup mat is centered in place before placing mug onto cup mat.
6. IMPORTANT: Use only cold water - the automatic brewing system has been designed to work only with cold water.
7. CAUTION: This pod coffee maker makes one fresh beverage at a time. You will need to add fresh cold water each time you brew. This unit does not store extra water in the water reservoir. Do not overfill the water reservoir. Maximum amount of cold water is 413ml (14 oz). While you may use any mug with a height of up to 4.7 inches (12cm), ensure that the amount of cold water added into the water reservoir is no more than the maximum amount and does not exceed the volume of the mug.
8. IMPORTANT: Do not operate the pod coffee maker if the lid does not close completely. If the lid does not stay locked down, check to ensure that the removable capsule basket is inserted correctly.
9. Plug the unit into a working 120 volt 60 Hz AC-only outlet.
10. Press the start button. The button will illuminate, indicating that your pod coffee maker has begun heating the water to prepare to brew. In a few minutes, your pod coffee maker will be finished brewing fresh coffee.
11. Once the brewing cycle has completed, the pod coffee maker will automatically turn itself off. You will know that the brewing cycle is over when the illuminated start button turns off. Unplug the power cord when not using the pod coffee maker.
12. WARNING: To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to property, do not remove mug from pod coffee maker until the light turns off indicating that the brew cycle is complete. DO NOT lift lid during brewing cycle as hot water will spray from the piercing needle and scalding may occur.

Care and Cleaning

Other than the care and cleaning procedures mentioned in this manual, no other servicing or maintenance of this unit is necessary.

CAUTION: Be sure to unplug the pod coffee maker and allow to cool completely before cleaning. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or pod coffee maker in water or any other liquid.

• The reusable capsule, cup mat, and capsule basket may be washed with warm, soapy water, then dried thoroughly before placing back into place.
• To clean the piercing needle and drain hole found at the bottom of the capsule basket, insert a paper clip, toothpick, or similar tool from below.
• Never use harsh detergents or abrasive cleaners on any part of your pod coffee maker.
• The main body may be wiped with a clean damp cloth when necessary and dried thoroughly.
• IMPORTANT: Never immerse the heating stand, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.
• DO NOT try to clean the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as this will leave a residue of lint and may clog your pod coffee maker. Simply rinse with cold water periodically.
• CAUTION: Water shower head and capsule basket contain a sharp piercing needle. Use caution when cleaning these areas.

Decalcifying

Calcium build-up frequently occurs in coffee makers. This build-up is quite normal and is caused by minerals commonly found in drinking water. Your coffee maker will need to be descaled every 2-3 months to remove any calcium or mineral deposits that might have formed.

We recommend decalcifying your pod coffee maker with a solution of regular white vinegar and cold water. Use a solution of 2 tablespoons (30 mL) white vinegar in one mug of cold water.

1. Pour the vinegar solution into the water reservoir.
2. Insert capsule basket into place and close the hinged lid and put the empty mug in place. Do not use the reusable capsule.
3. Switch the pod coffee maker on and allow it to "BREW" the vinegar solution.
4. When the vinegar solution has finished "brewing", empty the mug and rinse it out with clean water.
5. Refill your mug with clean, cold water and run a second "BREW" cycle. This will rinse out any remaining vinegar solution. If necessary, you may want to repeat this last step.

The frequency of decalcifying will depend on the hardness of your water. In normal water conditions, we suggest decalcifying your pod coffee maker every 2-3 months. In hard water conditions, we suggest decalcifying your pod coffee maker every 1-2 months.

Troubleshooting

There are grounds in my coffee.

• Grounds may have gathered in the exit or entrance needles and can be cleaned using a straightened paper clip or similar tool.
• Finely ground coffee can clog the filter basket. For best brewing results, use a medium-grind coffee.
• Using too many grounds can cause the filter basket to overflow. Once cooled, clean out the filter basket and refill using the appropriate amount of coffee.

Coffee maker lid won't stay on.

• The K-Cup was not poked by the pin at the bottom.
• The filter basket is not placed in the correct position.
• When using the filter basket, place it according to the "Front" and "Back" labels on the lid. When hearing "CLICK", the lid is closed properly.

Brew will not start.

• Plug the brewer into an electrical outlet of the appropriate voltage. If the circuit is overloaded, the brewer may not function properly.
• The brewer should be operated on its own circuit, separate from other appliances.
• Check to make sure there is water in the water reservoir.
• The brewer may need to run a cleaning cycle.
• For energy savings, the brewer automatically turns off 90 seconds after the last brew. Press the power button to restart.
• If the brewer still doesn't have power, contact Customer Service at support@vimukun.com.

Coffee liquid exceeds poured water.

• The water level exceeded the Max Fill line on the water reservoir prior to brewing. Reminder, DO NOT add additional water to the reservoir after a brew or cleaning cycle has already started.
• The water reservoir holds 14oz. To avoid overflows, make sure that the water in the tank has been used up for the last brew and the water reservoir is not filled past the 14 oz.

Brew basket overflowed.

• Check that the basket is in place with the lid secured. If the lid is in place, the bottom of the filter basket may be clogged.
• This can happen with finely ground coffee or too many coffee grounds in the filter holder.
• The exit needle may be clogged.
• Rinse the filter basket with water or use a straightened paper clip or similar tool to clean the exit needle.
• NOTE: We recommend using medium-grind coffee.

Brewing a partial cup

• The exit needle may be clogged. Using a straightened paper clip or similar tool to clean the exit needle.
• Clean the Capsule Holder.
• The brewer may need to be descaled. If you have repeated the descale procedure on your brewer two times and it is still only brewing a partial cup, contact Customer Service at support@vimukun.com.

Customer Service

One year warranty

• Warranty scope: the quality of the product itself. Generally excludes failures caused by improper use, man-made damages, or natural disasters, etc., that are not caused by the product itself.
• During the warranty period, you can enjoy free repair as well as return and exchange services. If repair is not possible, we will provide a new replacement product.

Life-time technical support

Online support is available 24 hours a day. If you have any dissatisfaction with our products or services, please contact us; we will do our utmost to resolve it for you.

Email: support@vimukun.com

We sincerely thank you for your trust and support, and we will wholeheartedly provide you with the best after-sales service.