Magic Chef MCSCM12PST User manual

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COFFEE MAKER
12 Cup
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model: MCSCM12PST
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS MAGIC CHEF PRODUCT
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING

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Con en s
Safety Instructions …………………………………………………………………………… 3
Important Safeguards ……………………………………………………………….……… 4
Parts and Features …………………………………………………………………………... 6
Before Use …………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Operating Instructions ………………………………………………………………………. 8
are and Maintenance …………………………………………………………………... 10
Warranty ……………………………………………………………………………………... 11

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What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised hen
installing, maintaining, or operating appliance.
Al ays contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions
you do not understand.
SAVE THESE INSTRU TIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should al ays be follo ed, including the follo ing:
1. READ ALL INSRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord or plug in the
ater or other liquid.
4. Not allo children to use ithout supervision.
5. The carafe is designed for use ith this appliance. It cannot be used on a range top.
6. Overfilling can also cause scalding.
7. Unplug from the outlet hen not in use and before cleaning. Cool the appliance before
assembling or disassembling parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
8. Do not operate any appliance ith a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions,
or is damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result
in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
10. Do not clean the carafe ith cleansers, steel ool pads, or other abrasive materials.
11. This appliance can only be used ith the carafe properly positioned on the stand.
12. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or touch hot surface.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
14. To disconnect, turn all control to “OFF”, then remove the plug from the outlet.
15. Do not use a carafe that is cracked or has a loose or eakened handle.
16. Never leave an empty carafe on the arming plate, other ise the carafe is prone to crack.
17. Do not set a hot carafe on a hot or cold surface.
18. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
19. Do not use outdoors.

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Notes on the cord plug
This appliance has a polarized plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a
polarized outlet only in one ay. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any ay.
Notes on the cord:
A. A shorter po er-supply cord (or detached po er-supply cord) is provided to reduce the risk
resulting from being entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
B. Longer detachable po er-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care
is exercised in their use.
C. If a long detachable po er-supply cords or extension cord is used:
1. The marked electrical rating of the detachable po er-supply cord or extension cord should
be at least equal or great than the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. If the appliance is a grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3- ire
cord.
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it ill not drape over the counter top or table
top here it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

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PARTS AND FEATURES
Top cover
Funnel support
Funnel
Filter
Tank
Gauge
Handle
Carafe
Housing
Keeping warm plate
Control panel
Carafe lid
ontrol Panel
Warming Plate

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ON/OFF P OG
HOU MIN
12:00
ed lamp Green lamp
UN AUTO

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BEFORE USE
Check that accessories are complete and the unit is not damaged. Do not fill the ground coffee until bre ing
clean ater up to the marker indicated “MAX” then pouring out the ater; follo the steps belo for one or
t o times. Using arm ater, thoroughly clean: carafe, carafe lid, funnel, filter.
Note: the carafe lid is packaged separately. Before using, you must assemble the lid and
the carafe.
Assemble according to the follo ing:
1. Firstly remove the carafe lid from the package, and place the lid on the carafe;
make sure the t o tubers on the lid are aligned ith the groove of carafe.
2. Then press the lid on the arro position ith a little force (see Fig.1); the
notches ill be pressed into the groove. The lid is assembled on the carafe.
Fig.1

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Making offee
1. Open the top cover of coffee maker and fill in the appropriate amount ater into the
tank ith the carafe. The ater level should not exceed the MAX level.
2. Place the funnel into the funnel support and make sure it is assembled correctly. Insert
and position the filter correctly.
3. Add ground coffee into the filter. Usually a cup of coffee needs a leveled spoon of
ground coffee, but you may adjust according to your taste.
4. Insert the carafe on the arming plate.
5. Plug the po er cord into the outlet, the LCD ill display “12:00“(see Control Panel).
6. Press “ON/OFF” button, the red lamp of RUN ill be illuminated. The appliance ill
begin orking.
Note: While bre ing, you may remove the carafe for serving. The appliance ill stop dripping
automatically, but the time cannot exceed 30 seconds.
7. Do not open the tank cover hen bre ing is in progress. The flo back of hot ater ill
damage the appliance.
8. You can remove the carafe, pour and serve hen finished bre ing (about one minute
after the coffee stops dripping).
Note: The volume of bre ed coffee ill be less than the ater filled initially since ground
coffee absorbs some ater. For Safety, keep the carafe lid closed.
9. Al ays turn OFF the coffee maker before unplugging the po er cord from the electrical
outlet and hen the coffee maker is not in use.
Note: Be cautious hen pouring the hot coffee.

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Automatic Start Function
Automatic Start Function is used by programming the bre start time in advance. For example,
if the current time is 8:10 AM, you may program the appliance to start bre ing at 1:00 PM. At
1:00 PM, the green light “AUTO” ill turn off, and the red light “RUN” ill be illuminated for
automatically starting the appliance. The coffee can be kept arm after bre ing. If the coffee
maker is unattended for 2 hours, the appliance ill po er off automatically.
First follo the operating instruction steps 1 to 5, and set the automatic start function as the
follo ing.
1. Press “PROG” button, then LCD ill display “CLOCK”.
2. Set the current time by pressing the “HOUR” and “MIN” (see Fig. 1)
Note: The time cycle is 24 hours. Set the desired time by using the “HOUR”
and “MIN” buttons.
3. Press “PROG” button again, then LCD ill display “TIMER.” Set the
automatic start time by pressing the “HOUR” and “MIN” buttons. (Fig. 2)
4. Press “ON/OFF” t ice, then the green light “AUTO” ill be illuminated
after about 10 seconds. LCD ill display the current time, you may see the
automatic start time by pressing “PROG.”
Note: You may cancel the automatic start function by pressing “ON/OFF” button. If you
ant to change the automatic start time, repeat steps 1 to 3.
HINTS FOR GREAT TASTING OFFEE
1. A clean coffee maker is essential for making great-tasting coffee. Regularly clean the
coffee maker as specified in the “CARE AND MAINTENANCE” section. Al ays use fresh,
cold ater in the coffee maker.
2. Store unused coffee grounds in a cool, dry place. After opening a package of coffee
grounds, reseal tightly and store it in a refrigerator to maintain its freshness.
3. For optimum coffee taste, buy hole coffee beans and finely grind them just before
bre ing.
4. Do not reuse coffee grounds since this ill greatly reduce the coffee flavor. Reheating
the coffee is not recommended as the coffee flavor peaks immediately after bre ing.
5. Clean the coffee maker hen over-extraction causes oiliness. Small oil droplets on the
surface of bre ed, black coffee are due to the extraction of oil from the coffee grounds.
6. Oiliness may occur more often if heavily roasted coffee beans are used.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Be sure to unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet before cleaning. To protect
against the electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or unit in the ater or other liquid.
1. After each use, use soapy ater to clean: funnel, filter, carafe, carafe lid.
2. Wipe the product’s exterior surface ith a soft and damp cloth to remove stains.
3. Water droplets may buildup in the area above the filter and drip onto the product base
hile bre ing. To manage the dripping, ipe off the area ith a clean, dry cloth after
each use of the product.
4. Use a soft and damp cloth to gently ipe the arming plate. Never use abrasive
material to clean the appliance.
LEANING MINERAL DEPOSITS
For efficiently operating the coffee maker, mineral deposits contained in the used ater should
be cleaned from the unit. Carefully clean the coffee maker as the follo ing.
1. Fill the carafe ith 1/4 of hite vinegar and 3/4 of cold ater.
2. Pour the ater and vinegar mixture into the tank. Do not fill in the coffee ground.
3. Bre the ater-vinegar solution per “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS”,
4. If necessary, repeat the process until no yello liquid comes out.
5. Pour out the mixed solution.
6. Bre ith tap ater until no vinegar odor is left.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Unless otherwise prohibited, MC Appliance Corporation warrants each 12 Cup Coffee Maker to be
free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a
new part(s) (at the company’s option) of the unit that fails during the warranty period. A copy of the
dated sales receipt or invoice is required to receive arranty service or a refund.
This arranty covers an appliance in use ithin the continental United States, Puerto Rico
and Ha aii. The arranty does not cover the follo ing:
 Damages due to shipping or improper installation.
 Damages due to misuse or abuse.
 Content losses due to failure of the unit.
 epairs performed by unauthorized service agents.
 Service calls that do not involve defects in material and workmanship such as instruction
on proper use of the product or improper installation.
 Failure of this product if used for other than for its intended purpose.
 Disposal costs for any failed unit not returned to our factory.
 Any delivery costs incurred as the result of a unit that fails to perform as specified.
This arranty is in lieu of any and all arranties expressed or implied and no representative
or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection ith the sale of this
product. Under no circumstances is the consumer permitted to return this unit to the factory
ithout prior ritten consent from MC Appliance Corporation.
Model Parts & Labor Type of Service
MCSCM12PST One-Year Carry-In
For Service or Assistance please call
888-775-0202
Or visit us on the eb at .magicchef.com to request arranty service.