Mr. Coffee NL4 User manual

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NL~/BLAcK
Instruction
4-CUP MR.C@ffEE"COffEEMAKER
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
- 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 liquids.
4. Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
5. Turn unit off and unplug from outlet when Coffeemaker is not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
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 examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended for MR. C%FEE” products may cause
hazards or injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors. This Coffeemaker is for household use only.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or countertop or to 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, remove plug from wall outlet
12. Do not use appliance for anything other than its 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:
Use Only decanters specifically designed for MR. @FFEE” Coffeemakers.
A. This decanter is designed for use with your MR. t%FFEE” Coffeemaker 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 with 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.
15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of tire or electric shock, do not remove any service
covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair
should be done by authorized
personnel only. Opening tbe bottom service cover will void the warranty.
THIS UNIT Is FOR HOUSEHOLE HOWSEHOLD U SE O NLY

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 least 10 amps and 120 volts. The resulting extended cord must be arranged so that
it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over accidentally.
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. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
IFSERVICE Is REQUIRED, Do NOT RETURN TO YOUR STORE
FORSERVICE, CALL 1-800 MR COFFEE(l-800-672-6333)
9:00 A . M . TO 6:00 P . M ., E ASTERN S TANDARD T IME , M ONDAY THROUGH F RIDAY
9:00 A . M . TO 3:00 P . M ., E ASTERN S TANDARD T IME , S ATURDAY
All repairs must be made by an authorized Sunbeam Service Center.
Please call us for assistance or for the location of the nearest
authorized Sunbeam Service Center.
PLEASE DO NOTRETURN THIS APPLIANCE TOYOUR STORE.
We welcome your questions, comments or suggestions.
Please include your, address and telephone number so we can
reach you if necessary. Do not send product to the address below.
PLEASE CALL Us AT l-800-872-6333 OR WRITE Us AT:
CONSUMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 948389
Maitland, Florida 32794-8389
e-mail: [email protected]
SAVE THESE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IN TRODUCTION
C ONGRATULATIONS ! This Cbffeemaker is specialty designed to give you the ultimate
coffee brewing experience.
Please read of the instructions in this manual carefully before you begin to use
this appliance. Proper care and maintenance will ensure the long tife 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
If Service Is Required
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
lntroduction............................................... 4
Diagram of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
OperationandUse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 6
CCcoffoffee...................................................... Coffee......................................6
Coffee Measurement Chart . . . . . , .
7
Brewing Pause 'n Serve........................................ 7
Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 8!
Decanter Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . 8
Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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D IAGRAM OF P ARTS
REMOVABLE
SWING-OUT
BREW BASKET
DECANTER
\
WARMING PLATE
/
NL4 WHITE / NL5 BLACK
FOR GREAT TASTING COFFEE
USE 4-CUP
MR. CBBFFEE”
FILTERS
MR. CQFFEE”
REPLACEMENT DECANTER: ND4

OPERATION AND USE
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before using your Coffeemaker for the first time, wash decanter/lid and removable brew
basket (black) using a mild, non-abrasive detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly.
Follow Steps 4 - 6 (Brewing Coffee) using water, to clean the inside.
BREWING COFFEE
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1. Open the swing-out brew basket. Insert a MR. COFFEE” 4-cup filter into the black
inner brew basket.
2. Add desired amount of coffee, referring to the Coffee Measurement Chart (see page 7)
Shake lightly to level coffee.
3. Be sure the paper filter is centered before closing the brew basket,
4. Fill the decanter with cold water to desired capacity as marked on the side of the
decanter (1 cup = 5 oz). To brew 4 cups of coffee, fill the decanter to the bottom
of the metal band.
5. Pour the water into the water reservoir. N OTE : For easy and accurate filling, refer to
cup markings inside the reservoir. Place the empty decanter onto the warming plate,
6. Plug the cord into the electrical outlet and turn your Coffeemaker switch to the
“ON” position. When the coffee stops flowing, the brewing cycle is complete.
N OTE : The warming plate will keep your coffee piping hot until you turn your
Coffeemaker off.
7. After the contents have cooled, carefully remove the black inner brew basket
and discard the used grounds and filter. Rinse the inner brew basket and replace.
N OTE : Remove decanter from the warming plate before opening the brew basket.
This will prevent the drip stop valve from Catching on the decanter lid.
8. To make another pot of coffee, repeat Steps 1 - 7.
9. Be sure to turn your Coffeemaker off when the decanter is empty and you are no longer
using your Coffeemaker. Please unplug the power cord when not in use.
WARNING: To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to property as a result ofoverflow,
be sure the decanter is squarely centered under the brew basket during the
brewing cycle. Brewed coffee and grounds, both in brew basket and decanter,
are very hot. Handle with care to avoid scalding. If brew basket overflows,
or if brew basket fails to drain into decanter during brew cycle, do not open
or handle basket. Unplug Coffeemaker and wait for contents to cool
before handling.
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COFFEE MEASUREMENT CHART
FOR BEST RESULTS, USE DRIP GRIND RECOMMENDED FOR AUTOMATIC DRIP COFFEEMAKERS.
2 L EVEL T BSP . = 1 L EVEL S COOP 1 C UP = 5 oz. BREWED C OFFEE
Use more or less coffee to suit taste.
cups GROUND COFFEE
4 4 Tbsp. or 2 Scoops
3
3 Tbsp. or l-1/2 Scoops
2 2 Tbsp. or 1 Scoop
12 Tbsp. or 1 Scoop
BREWING PAUSE ‘NSERVE
Our Brewing Pause ‘n Serve feature allows you up to 30 seconds to pour a cup while
the coffee is stilt brewing. It also prevents any remaining coffee in the brew basket
from dripping onto the warming plate once brew cycle is complete.
W ARNING : To prevent injury from hot overflow, replace decanter within 30 seconds if
removed during brewing. If the decanter is not replaced within 30 seconds,
the filter basket will fill with water and overflow.
CLEANING
Your Coffeemaker must be cleaned when you begin to notice excessive steaming or the
brewing time increases considerably. This condition is caused by a build-up of lime and
mineral deposits from your water, If the pumping action stops before all the water has been
pumped out of the machine, the appliance requires cleaning.
The frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of water used.
The following table gives a suggested cleaning schedule.
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 MB. COFFEE’ Cleaner or vinegar.
MR. COFFEE” Cleaner is available at rnany retail stores or by calling the
S UNBEAM Consumer Service Department at 1-800-MR COFFEE (l-800-672-6333).

MRCWFEE'
USING MR.mC@FFE~ CLEANER
Please refer to Ml?. C@FPEe Cleaner box tor instructions. Read caution statement-on side
panel of box before use.
USING VINEGAR
1. Fill the decanter to the bottom of the metal band with undiluted whitehousehold vinegar.
Pour the vinegar into the water reservoir of the Coffeemaker.
2. Place a filter into the brew basket and close the brew basket.
3. Place theempty decanter on the warming plate. Turn the switch to the “ON” position.
When three cupshave flowed through, turn the Coffeemaker to "OFF".
Let stand for 1/2 hour:
4. After 1/2 hour, pour vinegar back into the Coffeemaker. Place the empty decanter
on fhe warming plate.
5. Turn Coffeemaker to “ON” and let all of the vinegar pass through the Coffeemaker again.
6. Once the brew cycle is complete, discard the vinegar and filter.
7. Toflush out all traces of vinegar, pour a decanter full of tap water into the-Eeffeemaker,
turn the switch to the "ON" position. Allow water to cycle through.
8. Discard water and turn Coffeemaker off. Repeat Steps 7 and 8.
CLEANING THE DECANTER
DECANTER AND LID ARETOP-RACKDISHWASHERSAFE
Hard water can leave awhitish mineral deposit insidethe decanter. Coffee and tea discolor
these-deposits, sometimes-leaving a brownish stain inside the decanter. Toremove these
stains, follow these easy steps.
1. Use a solutionof equalparts white vinegar and hot water.
2. Let solution stand in decanterfor about 20minutes. Discard..
3. Wash and rinse decanter thoroughly using soft cloth. Donotuse harsh abrasive cleaners.
These may cause scratches ad can lead to breakage.

1 -YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. ("Sunbeam") warrants that for a period of ONE year from the
date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
Sunbeam, at its option, wilt repair or replace this product or any component of the
product found to be defective during this warranty period. Replacement will be made
with a
new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer
available, replacement may
be made with a similar product of equal or greater value.
This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail
purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is
required to obtain warranty performance. Sunbeam dealers, service centers or retail
stores selling Sunbeam products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way
change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the
following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current,
use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or aiteration by anyone
other than Sunbeam or an Authorized Service Center. Further, the warranty does not
cover Acts of God,such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
Sunbeam‘shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the
breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable
law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited
in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces
or jurisdictions
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
Take the product to an Authorized Sunbeam Service Center. You can find the nearest
Authorized Sunbeam Service Center by calling l-800-672-6333. If a Service Center
is not conveniently located, attach a tag to the product that includes your name, address,
daytime telephone number and description of the problem. Include a copy of the original
sales receipt. Carefully package the product and send either by
UPS or Parcel Post with
Shipping and insurance prepaid to:
SUNBEAM SERVICE CENTER
c/o Warranty Center
117 Central Industrial Row
Purvis, MS 39475
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
If you have any questions regarding this warranty please call l-800-672-6333.

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