Mr. Coffee IDS40 SERIES User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
MR. COFFEE”
INTERNATIONAL DESIGN SERIES
COFFEEMAKER, MODEL IDS40 SERIES
Featuring...
pnlott indicator light
4 cup capacity
For best results,
use genuine
Cnffoe Filters
-FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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:
1. Read all instructions before using the machine.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs,
or machine in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
5. Turn control switch 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.
6. 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.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by MR.
COFFEE, inc. may cause hazards or injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
10. Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.
11. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption
of air flow underneath the appliance.
14. 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
coffeemaker and therefore must never be used on a range
top.
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.
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e. Discard decanter immedialely if it is ever boiled dry.
f. Avoid sharp blows, scratches, or rough handling.
15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock do not remove
any service covers. No user serviceable parts inside.
Repair
should be done by authorized personnel only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 extension cord must be at 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.
Precautions
Do’s,.....
0 Avoid areas of the coffeemaker which may become hot or emit
steam when the machine is “on”. particularly the brew funnel
and the intake screen.
0 Avoid jerking or straining the power cord when unplugging
Grasp the
molded plug to unplug.
0 Unplug the unit when not in use.
l Unplug the unit when wiping the exterior. Use only a damp
cloth to wipe.
Don’tr......
0 Do NOT place a cloth or otherwise restrict airflow beneath the
appliance.
l Never reheat a beverage by passing it through the brewing
system.
l Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaning compounds to clean
the exterior of the unit. They can damage the surface.
l Do not store the machine until warmer plate has cooled

Introduction
Congratulations! You are the owner of a Mr. Coffee International
Design Series 4-cup coffeemaker, Model IDS40 series. Our 4-cup
model is available in 6 decorative colors; Stone Grey (White),
Country Blue, Seasand, Black, Royal Blue, and Cardinal.
This appliance has been designed to provide you with excellent
tasting fresh brewed coffee quickly and conveniently. To insure
the long life of this appliance and its trouble-free operation, please
read carefully all of the instructions in this booklet before you
begin to use it. Save these instructions and refer to them often
forcleaning and care tips...and, happy brewing!
Table Of Contents
Important Safeguards
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Cord Set Instructions
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.2
Precautions
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.2
Diagram of the Parts.
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.3
Before Using ............................................................
.4
Brewing Coffee ..........................................................
.4
Deliming and Cleaning
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.5-6
Decanter Cleaning
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.6
Helpful Hints. ...........................................................
.6
If Service is Required
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.6
Limited Warranty
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.7
Diagram of Parts
Water Intake
Lighted
On/Off
Switch -

Before Using Your Mr. Coffee
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 brew funnel in a mixture of mild
detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly.
2. Slide the brew funnel into place and then follow steps U4 through
116 in the “HOW TO.BREW COFFEE” section. This will clean the
inside of your coffeemaker.
3. When the brew cycle is finished. turn the machine off. Pour the
water out of the decanter and rinse the decanter and brew funnel.
Your coffeemaker is now ready to use.
HowTo4%l!?wc~ .
1. Remove the brew funnel. Place one 4-cup Mr. Coffee paper filter
Inside.
2. Place coffee into the paper filter according to the coffee
measurement chart below.
3. Make sure the paper filter is in the proper position then slide the
brew funnel back into position.
4. 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.
5. Pour the water into the intake screen. Place the empty decanter
onto tfnz warmer plate. The decanter lid should be on.
6. plug the cord into the electrical outlet and turn the on/off switch
on. When coffee stops flowing, the brewing cycle is complete.
7. Discard the used grouru!s and filter. Rinse the brew funnel and
slide it back into place.
Note: The warmer plate will keep your coffee piping hot until you
turn your coffeemaker off.
8.
To make another pot of coffee, tum the coffeemaker off and repeat
steps #1 through #7.
9. 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.
COFFEE MEASUREMENT CHART
For best results, use level tablespoons (tbls.) of drip grind or grind
recommended for automatic drip coffeemakers.
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4 cups
4 level tbls.
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3 cups
3 level Ms.
2 cups
2 level tbls.
1 cup 2 level tbls.
*Use more or less coffee to suit your taste.
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Cleaning Is A Must
Your coffeemaker must be delimed when you begin to notice an
increase in steaming. If the pumping action stops before all the
water has been pumped out of the machine, then the appliance
requires deliming.
The frequency of cleaning depends upon the hardness of water
used. The following table gives the recommended cleaning
intervals.
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RECOMMENDED CLEANINGSCHEDULE.
Type of Water
Cleaning Frequency
Soft water every
wy 80 brew cycles
Hard water
every 40 brew cycles
Your coffeemaker may be delimed by using MR. COFFEE
CLEANERe or vinegar. For best results, use MR. COFFEE
CLEANER. It works better than vinegar 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 to the 4 cup mark with warm water.
2. Empty contents of one packet of MR. COFFEE CLEANER into
the decanter and stir until the cleaner is completely dissolved.
This will make a clear blue solution.
3. Pour the blue solution into the coffeemaker.
4. Place the empty decanter on the warming plate and slide the
brew funnel into place.
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 brew funnel.
8. Repeat steps 1-7 with clean water only (no blue solution).
9. Continue to rinse out the unit until you see no trace of the
blue solution. When completed, turn the machine off.
10. If a normal brewing flow rate is not achieved, repeat the
cleaning steps 1-9.
Using vinegar.
1. FiII the decanter to the 4 cup mark with undiluted white
household vinegar. Pour the vinegar into your coffeemaker.
2. Put a 4-cuppaper filter into the brew funnel. Slide the brew
funnel back into place.

3. Place the empty decanter on the warming plate and turn the
coffeemaker on. Watch the cup markings as the vinegar flows
into the decanter. When three cups have flowed through, turn
the coffeemaker off, and let stand for
l/2 hour.
4. After l/2 hour, pour the 3 cups of vinegar back into the
coffeemaker.
5. Place the empty decanter on the warming plate. Turn the
coffeemaker on and let all of the vinegar flow through.
6. Discard the vinegar and the paper filter.
7. To flush out all traces of vinegar, pour 4 cups of tap water
into the coffeemaker and allow it all to cycle through.
8. Discard the water and turn the machine off. Repeat steps 7
and 8.
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.
Helpful Hints
Use only genuine Mr. Coffee I-cup filters for best brewing
performance. 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.
If Service Is Required
If service is required for your Mr. Coffee machine, please consult
your listing of authorized service centers packed with your brewer.
Please do not return this appliance to your store.
For additional information regarding service, please call our Toll-
Free Number: l-800-321-0370
Ohio residents call: l-800-362-7604
Our office hours are 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time Zone Monday
thru Friday.
Please include Model Number IDS40 in all communications.
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Limited Warranty
Mr. Coffee, inc. warrants to the consumer that Mr. Coffee
Automatic Coffee Brewer. Model Series IDS40 (except for
cord set and glass parts) are free from manufacturer defects
in material or 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 consumer.
In case of manufacturer defects in material or workmanship,
Mr. Coffee, inc. agrees to repair (remedy) a defective coffee
brewer without charge.
To be covered under this warranty, repairs must be made
by the 8uthofizedMr. Coffee Service Center most convenient
to the consumer. A list of suthofked Mr. Coffee Service
Centers is enclosed. As the consumer, you assume all cost
incurred in transporting your Mr. Coffee machine to the
Authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also 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
limitations may not apply to you.
No responsibility is assumed for incidental or consequential
damages; nor damage due to misuse or the use of any
unauthorized attachment; nor assumption of responsibility
for damage by use of an unspecified electrical circuit. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
Warranty is void:
l If unit is subjected to service by anyone other than a
service center appearing on the enclosed Authorized Mr.
Coffee Service Center list.
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Mr. c0H.0, inc.
24700 Yilor Road, Bod~ord Hetghlr, Ohle Ul46-1399
FORM 2076 Prmted
In Hong Kong
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