Mr. Coffee BL4 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE MR. COFFEE
4 CUP COFFEEMAKERS
MODEL BL4, BL5 AND BL6
BL4 (white)
BL6 (black)
BL5 (white)
For better tasting tea and coffee,
use Mr. Coffee brand filters.
Mr. Coffee Replacement
Decanter D40 and D48
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
FOR SERVICE OR QUESTIONS, CALL
I-800-MR COFFEE
(l-800-672-6333) Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 5:30 pm EST

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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Readall 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.
Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by
or near children.
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 the appliance.
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 examination, repair or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Mr. Coffee
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. This decanter is designed for use with your Mr. Coffee coffee-
maker and therefore must never be used on a rangetop or in any
oven, including a microwave
b. Do not set a hot decanter on a wet or cold surface.
c. Do not use a cracked decanter or a decanter having a loose or
weakened handle.
d. Do not clean the decanter with cleansers, steel wool pads, or
other abrasive materials.
e. Discard decanter immediately if it is ever boiled dry.
f. Avoid sharp blows, scratches, or rough handling.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
l This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. lf it still does not fit, contact a qualified
l electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
WARNING
To avoid risk of personal Injury or damage to property as a result of
overflow, be sure that the decanter is squarely
centered under the brew
basket during brewing cycle.
WARNING
BREWED COFFEE AND GROUNDS. BOTH IN BREW BASKET AND
DECANTER.
SCALDING. IF BREW BASKET OVERFLOWS. OR IF BREW BASM
FAILS T
Q DRAlN INTO QECANTER DURING RREW CYCZLE. DO NOT
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Introduction
Congratulations! You are the owner of a Mr. Coffee four cup coffeemaker,
model BL4,
BL5 or BL6. The Mr. Coffee BL line of coffeemakers feature
‘Accelerated Brewing for Better Flavor”.
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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Cord
Set
Instructions..................................................................................... .3
Precautions..
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Introduction .....................................................................................................
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Diagram of Parts.. ...........................................................................................
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Clean Your Mr.
Coffee Before Using the First Time.. ....................................
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Brewing
Coffee..............................................................................................
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Cleaning Instructions
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Decanter Cleaning
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If Service is Required
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Limited Warranty
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Diagram of Parts
BL4/BL6
BL5
+ Water Reservoir+
Lighted
On/Off
Switch

Clean Your Mr. Coffee Before Using the First lime
Make sure your first cup of coffee is as good as can be by cleaning your
Mr. Coffee coffeemaker before you use it the
first time. Just follow these
simple steps:
1. Wash the decanter, lid and removable filter basket in a mixture of mild
detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly.
2. Replace the filter basket and then follow steps 4 through 6 in the
‘BREWING COFFEE’ section. This will clean the inside of your
coffeemaker.
3. When the brew cycle is finished, turn your coffeemaker OFF. Discard the
water in the decanter and rinse the decanter end filter basket.
Your coffeemaker is now ready to use.
Brewing Coffee
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Remove the filter basket. Place one Mr. Coffee 4 cup fitter inside.
Add desired amount of coffee according to the coffee measurement
chart found below.
Shake lightly to level coffee.
Be sure the paper filter is properly centered before sliding the filter
basket back into position.
Fill the decanter with tap water to desired capacity as marked on the
side of the decanter. (1 cup equals 5 ounces.) To brew 4 cups of
coffee,
fill the decanter to the bottom of the silver band.
Pour the water into the water reservoir. Place the empty decanter onto
the warmer plate.
Plug the cord into an electrical outlet and turn the on/off switch to ON.
when coffee stops flowing. the brewing cycle is complete.
Pull out the filter basket to discard the used grounds. Rinse the filter
basket and replace.
Rote: The warmer plate will keep your coffee piping hot until you turn
your coffeemaker off.
To make another pot of coffee, turn the coffeemaker OFF and repeat
steps 1 through 7.
Be sure to turn the on/off switch OFF when the decanter is empty
and you are no longer using your coffeemaker. Unplug the power cord
when not in use.
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SUGGESTED COFFEE MEASUREMENT CHART
For the best
results, use level tablesooons
drip grind recommended for automatic
(tbls.) or level coffee scoops of
‘c drlp coffeemakers.
TO BREW USE THIS MUCH GROUND COFFEE:
4 cups 4 tbls. or 2 scoops
3 cups 3 tbls. or 1-1/2 scoops
2 cups 2 or 1 scoop
1 Cup
2 tbls. or 1 scoop
l Use more or less coffee to suit your taste.
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1 cup = 5 oz. brewed coffee
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Cleaning Instructions
Your coffeemaker w 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
following 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
(Please read CAUTION statement on side panel of Mr. Coffee Cleaner box
before use)
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Fill the.decanter to the 4 cup mark with warm water.
Empty contents of one packet of MR. COFFEE CLEANER into the
decanter and stir with a plastic or wooden spoon until the cleaner is
completely dissolved.
Pour the blue solution into the coffeemaker.
Place the empty decanter on the warmer plate. Place a paper filter into
the filter basket and slide it into place.
Turn your coffeemaker ON.
When the blue solution has
stopped flowing, turn your coffeemaker OFF.
Discard the blue solution and thoroughly rinse the decanter and filter
basket.
Repeat steps 1 - 7 with clean water only (no blue solution).
Continue to rinse out the unit, repeating steps 1
- 7 with clean
water until you see no remaining traces of the blue solution.
If a normal brewing flow rate is not achieved, repeat the cleaning
steps 1
- 8.

Using Vinegar:
1. Fill the decanter to the 4 cup marking with undiluted white household
vinegar. Pour the vinegar into your coffeemaker.
2. Place a filter into the filter basket and slide into place.
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
1/2 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 solution of equal parts white vinegar and hot water.
2. Let solution stand in decanter 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
For Service, call 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333)
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday
To assist us in serving you, please have the model
number BL4, BL5 or BL6 and date of purchase available.
All repairs must be made by Mr. Coffee or an authorized Mr. Coffee Service
Center. Please call us for the authorized service center in your area.
Please do not return this appliance to your store.
We welcome your questions, comments or suggestions.
Please include your complete name, address and telephone number and
description of problem in all communications.
Consumer Affairs Department
MR. COFFEE
A Division of Health o meter, Inc.
24700 Miles Road
Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146-l
399
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Limited Warranty
Mr. Coffee warrants to the purchaser that the BL4, BL5. BL6 by
Mr. Coffee (except for cord set) is free from manufacturer’s defects
in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of
original purchase when used in compliance with directions as outlined
in the manufacturer’s instructions, which will constitute reasonable and
necessary maintenance by the purchaser.
In case of manufacturer defects in material or workmanship, Mr. Coffee
agrees to repair (remedy) a defective coffeemaker without charge. The
purchaser’s exclusive remedy against Mr. Coffee shall be for the repair
or replacement of a defective Mr. Coffee product.
All repairs must be made at the authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center.
To locate a Mr. Coffee Service Center, call 1-800-MR COFFEE (l-800-
672-6333). Mr. Coffee shall not be responsible for any repairs per-
formed at any facility which is not an authorized Mr. Coffee Service
Center.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights which vary from state to state. Any implied warranty is limited in
duration to the one year provided in this, the only, expressed warranty.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
In no event shall Mr. Coffee be responsible for incidental or con-
sequential damages,
nor damage due to misuse or the use of any
unauthorized attachment; nor damage caused by use of an electrical
circuit not specified on the Mr. Coffee product. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Mr. Coffee
24700 Miles Road, Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146-1399
A Division of Health o meter, Inc.