C L E A N I N G A N D M A I N TA I N I N G Y O U R C O F F E E M A K E R
Daily Cleaning
Always unplug the coffeemaker and allow to cool before cleaning.
Remove the filter basket, permanent filter (not included on all models), decanter and decanter lid
and wash them in a solution of hot water and mild liquid soap.
Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials.
Dishwasher top rack safe parts: glass decanter and lid, filter basket and permanent flter.
CAUTION! Never immerse the coffeemaker itself in water,
in the dishwasher.
Regular Cleaning and Maintenance
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Decalcifying your MR. COFFEE Coffeemaker
Minerals (calcium) found in water will leave deposits in your coffeemaker and will affect it.
It's recommended that you regularly remove these deposits by using MR. COFFEE Cleaner
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or vinegar. MR. COFFEE Cleaner is available at many retail stores or by calling the
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MR. COFFEE Consumer Service Department at 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333).
1. F ollow package instructions to prepare one batch of MR. COFFEE Coffeemaker Cleaner.
Pour the mixture into the water reservoir.
NOTE: 4 cups or 20 f. oz. of undiluted, white household vinegar may be used as a substitute
for the cleaner.
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2. P lace an empty MR. COFFEE 4 cup basket-style paper filter or MR. COFFEE
filter into the filter basket and close coffeemaker lid.
3. Place the empty decanter back in the unit, centered on the warming plate.
4. Brew three cups of cleaning solution through the coffeemaker.
5. Turn the coffeemaker off and let stand for 30 minutes.
6. Run the remainder of the cleaning solution through the coffeemaker.
7. Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the decanter thoroughly with clean water.
8. Fill the water reservoir with clean, fresh water.
9. Place the empty decanter back on the coffeemaker, centered on the warming plate.
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Remove and discard the paper filter used during the cleaning cycle. If a MR. COFFEE
permanent filter was used during cleaning, remove it and rinse it thoroughly before
replacing it in the filter basket.
11. Begin brewing and allow the full brew cycle to complete.
12. Repeat Steps 8 through 11 one more time.
Y our coffeemaker is now clean and ready to brew the next pot of delicious, hot coffee!
Suggested Decalcifying Interval
Type of Water
Cleaning Frequency
Soft Water
Every 80 Brew Cycles
Hard Water
Every 40 Brew Cycles
Cleaning the Decanter
Hard water can leave a whitish stain on the decanter, and coffee may then turn this stain brown.
T o remove decanter stains:
1. Fill the decanter with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar and let the solution stand in
the decanter for approximately 20 minutes.
2. Discard the solution, then wash and rinse the decanter.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners that may scratch the decanter,
scratches may cause the decanter to break.
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Y O U R C O F F E E M A K E R
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Your MR. COFFEE Coffeemaker has been carefully designed to give you many years of trouble-
free service. In the unlikely event that your new coffeemaker does not operate satisfactorily, please
review the following potential problems and try the steps recommended BEFORE you call an
Authorized Sunbeam Service Center.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
THE ON LIGHT
The appliance is unplugged.
DOES NOT LIGHT UP
There's a power outage.
THE COFFEE IS
The appliance is unplugged.
NOT BREWING
There's a power outage.
The water reservoir is empty.
The filter basket is not
properly inserted.
The decanter is not placed all the
way in on the warming plate.
THE COFFEEMAKER
There are no coffee grounds in
ONLY BREWS WATER
the filter basket.
THE COFFEEMAKER
The coffeemaker needs cleaning.
BREWS SLOWLY
THE FILTER BASKET
The filter basket is not
OVERFLOWS
properly inserted.
The decanter is not placed
all the way in on the warming plate.
The decanter lid is not on decanter.
Too many coffee grounds were
placed in the filter.
The decanter was removed from
the warming plate for more than
30 seconds.
THE COFFEE IS
There's a power outage.
NOT HOT
Auto SHUT-OFF has been activated.
(Programmable models only)
THE COFFEE
Coffee grounds other than for an
TASTES BAD
automatic drip coffeemaker were
used.
The ground coffee-to-water ratio
was unbalanced.
The coffeemaker needs cleaning.
THE GROUNDS ARE
The filter is not properly seated
IN THE COFFEE
in the basket.
The filter collapsed.
Do you still have questions? Y ou can call us toll-free at the MR. COFFEE Consumer Service Department,
1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) or you can visit us at www.mrcoffee.com.
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SOLUTION
PLUG UNIT IN.
WAIT FOR POWER TO BE RESTORED.
PLUG UNIT IN.
WAIT FOR POWER TO BE RESTORED.
CHECK THE WATER WINDOWS.
INSERT FILTER BASKET CORRECTLY .
PLACE DECANTER CORRECTLY ON
W ARMER PLATE.
ADD THE DESIRED AMOUNT
OF COFFEE.
CLEAN COFFEEMAKER AS
DESCRIBED IN "CLEANING
AND MAINTAINING" SECTION.
INSERT FILTER BASKET CORRECTLY .
PLACE DECANTER CORRECTLY
ON WARMING PLATE.
PLACE LID ON THE DECANTER.
REMOVE FILTER, DISCARD GROUNDS.
IF PAPER FILTER, REPLACE.
IF PERMANENT FILTER, RINSE.
BEGIN BREWING PROCESS AGAIN.
TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE UNIT.
ALLOW TO COOL. WIPE UP THE
SPILL. DO NOT SET HOT DECANTER
BACK ON THE WET W ARMING
PLATE OR IT MIGHT CRACK.
W AIT FOR POWER TO BE RESTORED.
FOR BEST RESULTS, BREW A FRESH
POT OF COFFEE.
USE COFFEE GRIND RECOMMENDED
FOR AUTOMATIC DRIP
COFFEEMAKERS.
USE CORRECT GROUND
COFFEE-TO-W ATER RATIO.
CLEAN COFFEEMAKER AS DESCRIBED
IN "CLEANING AND MAINTAINING
YOUR COFFEEMAKER" SECTION.
SEAT FILTER PROPERLY WITHIN
THE FILTER BASKET .
REMOVE FILTER AND REPLACE.
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