Mr. Coffee AD10 AND AD12 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE MR. COFFEE AD10 AND AD12
COFFEEMAKERS
MODEL AD10 MODEL AD12
For better tasting tea
and coffee, use Mr. Coffee
brand filters.
MR. CWFEE
100 BASKET FILTERS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
FOR SERVICE OR QUESTIONS, CALL l-800-672-6333

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons,
including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the machine.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or
machine in water or other liquid.
Do not permit children to use this machine without close adult super-
vision.
Turn control switch to OFF and unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Return this appliance only to the nearest authorized service center
for repair.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by MR. COF-
FEE, may cause hazards or injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot sur-
faces.
Do not place this appliance 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.
Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption of air flow
underneath the appliance.
Decanter Use and Care
Breakage may occur if the following instructions are not followed:
a. Use only decanters specifically designed for Pause ‘N Serve mod-
els. [(Mr. Coffee replacement decanter models PD12 (white) or
PD13 (black)].
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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b. This decanter is designed for use with your Mr. Coffee coffee-
maker and therefore must never be used on a range top or in any
oven, including a microwave.
c. Do not set a hot decanter on a wet or cold surface.
d. Do not use a cracked decanter or a decanter having a loose or
weakened handle.
e. Do not clean the decanter with cleansers, steel wool pads, or
other abrasive materials.
f. Discard decanter immediately if it is ever boiled dry.
g. Avoid sharp blows, scratches, or rough handling.
15.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove
any service covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should
be done by authorized personnel only.
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting
from becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.
2. An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised in
its use.
3. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the exten-
sion cord must be at least 10 amps and 120 volts. The resulting
extended cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the
counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over accidentally.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is larger than the
other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fully fit in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do
not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

Precautions When Using This Machine
Do%...
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Avoid areas of the coffeemaker which may become hot or emit steam
when the machine is “on”, particularly the filter basket and the water
reservoir.
Avoid jerking or straining the power cord when unplugging. Grasp the
molded plug to unplug.
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Unplug the unit when not in use.
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Unplug the unit when wiping the exterior. Use only a damp cloth to wipe.
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Place machine well back from edge of counter.
Don’ts...
DO NOT place a cloth or otherwise restrict airflow beneath the appli-
ance.
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Never reheat a beverage by passing it through the brewing system.
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Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaning compounds to clean the
exterior of the unit.
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Do not store the machine until warmer plate has cooled.
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Do not place your hand underneath the brew funnel, in order to avoid
contact with any fluid.
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Do not permit children to use this machine without close adult supervi-
sion.
The use of chemically softened water can inhibit proper filtration. This
will affect the beverage flavor and will cause a long drip time from the
brew funnel. Avoid using chemically softened water.

Introduction
Congratulations! You are the owner of Mr. Coffee’s AD1 0 or AD1 2 coffee-
maker which features glass activated Pause ‘N Serve and a convenient
water window.
Please read all of the instructions in this booklet carefully before you begin to
use this appliance. Proper care and maintenance will ensure the long life of
this appliance and its trouble-free operation. Save these instructions and
refer to them often for’cleaning and care tips.
Table of Contents
Page #
Important
Safeguards..
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3
Cord
Set Instructions..
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.3
Precautions..
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.4
Introduction..
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Clean
Your Mr. Coffee Before Using the
First Time......................................
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Diagram
of Parts..
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Brewing Coffee
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.7 - 8
Automatic
Pause
‘N
Serve..
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.8
Cleaning Instructions ..............................................................................
.9 - 10
Decanter Cleaning .......................................................................................
.lO
If Service
is Required
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.10
Limited Warranty .........................................................................................
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Clean Your Mr. Coffee Before Using the First Time
Make sure your first cup of coffee is as good as can be by cleaning your Mr.
Coffee coffeemaker before its first use. Just follow these simple steps:
1. Wash the decanter and lid in a mixture of mild detergent and water.
Rinse each thoroughly.
2. Follow steps #4 through#6 in the “BREWING COFFEE” section to
clean the inside of your coffeemakei.
3. When the brew cycle is finished, turn your coffeemaker “off”.
Discard the water in the decanter and rinse the decanter and lid.
Your coffeemaker is now ready to use.
Diagram of Parts
Water
,Reservoir
Water Level
Indicator
Window
One Piece
Swing-Out
Filter Baskel
Lighted
On/Off Switch

SUGGESTED COFFEE MEASUREMENT CHART
For the best results, use level tablespoons (tbls.) or level coffee scoops of
drip grind recommended for automatic drip coffeemakers.
TO BREW
USE THIS MUCH GROUND COFFEE:
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12 cups
11 tbls. or 5-l/2 scoops
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10 cups 9 tbls. or 4-l/2 scoops
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6 cups
7 tbls. or 3-112 scoops
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6 Cups 6 tbls. or 3 scoops
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4 cups
5 tbls. or 2-l/2 scoops
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2 cups
3 tbls. or l-1/2 scoops
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l Use more or less coffee to suit your taste.
2 level tablespoons = 1 level scoop
Brewing Coffee
1. Open the swing out basket to your right. Insert a Mr. Coffee brand paper
filter into the basket.
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Add desired amount of coffee and shake slightly to level coffee.
See SUGGESTED COFFEE MEASUREMENT CHART found above.
Be sure the paper filter is properly centered before closing the swing out
basket.
Fill the decanter with tap water to desired capacity as marked on the
side of the decanter. (1 cup equals 5 ounces.) To brew 2 cups of coffee,
fill the decanter to the middle of the silver band. For the AD1 0, do not fill
above the 1 O-cup line or the coffeemaker will overflow.
For easy and accurate filling, a water window is located on the left side
of the coffeemaker.
Pour water into the water reservoir. Place the empty decanter onto the
warmer plate.
Turn your coffeemaker switch ON. When coffee stops flowing, the brew
ing cycle is complete.
Remove the paper filter, then discard the used grounds and filter.
The Filter
Basket can be removed by swinging it open to the right, lifting the
basket up and .pulling the bottom of the basket out. Rinse the basket and
replace by inserting the top post of the basket into the machine first.

Automatic Pause ‘N Serve Drip Stop Valve
For your convenience, our Pause ‘N Serve feature allows you up to a c
ONDS to sneak a cup while the coffee is still brewing. It also prevents any
remaining coffee in the filter basket from dripping onto the warmer plate once
the brew cycle is completed.
TO PREVENT INJURY FROM HOT OVERFLOW, REPLACE
DECANTER WITHIN 30 SECONDS, IF REMOVED DURING
BREWING.

Cleaning Instructions
Your coffeemaker ti be cleaned when you begin to notice excessive
steaming or the brewing time increases considerably. This condition is
caused by a buildup of lime and mineral deposits from your water. If the
pumping action stops before all the water has been pumped out of the
machine, then the appliance requires cleaning.
The frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of water used. The fol-
lowing table gives the suggested cleaning intervals.
SUGGESTED CLEANING INTERVAL
Type of Water Cleaning Frequency
Soft Water
every 80 brew cycles
Hard Water every 40 brew cycles
Your coffeemaker may be cleaned by using MR. COFFEE CLEANER or
vinegar. For best results, use MR. COFFEE CLEANER. It is superior to vine-
gar and has no unpleasant odor.
Using Mr. Coffee Cleaner
(Read caution statement on side panel of Mr. Coffee Cleaner box before
use)
1. Fill the decanter with 4-5 decanter cups of warm water.
2. Empty contents of one packet of MR. COFFEE CLEANER into the
decanter and stir with a plastic or wooden spoon until the cleaner is com-
pletely dissolved.
3. Pour the blue solution into the coffeemaker.
4. Place the empty decanter on the warmer plate. The filter basket should
be closed.
5. Turn your coffeemaker on.
6. When the blue solution has stopped flowing, turn your coffeemaker off.
7. Discard the blue solution and thoroughly rinse the decanter and lid.
8. Repeat steps #l - #7 with clean water only (no blue solution).
Continue to rinse out the unit until you see no remaining traces of
the blue solution.
9. If a normal brewing flow rate is not achieved, repeat the cleaning steps
#l - #8.

USING VINEGAR:
1. Pour 1 quart of undiluted white household vinegar into your coffee-
maker
2. Place a filter into the filter basket and close the swing out basket.
3. Place the empty decanter on the warmer plate and turn the coffee-
maker on. When three cups have flowed through, turn the coffee-
maker off and let stand for
l/2 hour.
4. Turn the coffeemaker on and let all of the vinegar flow through.
5. Discard the vinegar and the paper filter.
6. To flush out all traces of vinegar, pour a decanter full of tap water
into the coffeemaker, turn it on, and allow it all to cycle through.
7. Discard the water and turn the coffeemaker off. Repeat steps #6 and
#7.
Decanter Cleaning
Hard water can leave a whitish mineral deposit inside the decanter. Coffee
and tea discolor these deposits, sometimes leaving a brownish stain inside
the decanter. To remove these stains, follow these simple steps:
1. Use a hot white vinegar solution and let it soak.
2. Let it stand for about 20 minutes and then discard.
3. Wash and rinse the decanter thoroughly using a soft cloth. Do not use
harsh abrasive cleaners. These will cause scratches which can lead
to breakage.
If Service Is Required, Do Not Return to Your Store
All repairs must be made at an authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center.
Please do not return this appliance to your store. To locate the
Mr. Coffee Service Center nearest you, call our Toll Free Number:
l-800-
MR COFFEE (1 800 672 6333).
Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard time,
Monday through Friday.
Please include model number (AD1 0 or AD12), date of purchase, and
description of problem in all communications.
If you have any questions or comments, please write:
Consumer Affairs Department
MR. COFFEE
24700 Miles Road
Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146-l 399
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