Oster 7982-33 User manual

User
Manual
COFFEEMAKERS
Models 7982-33, 7983-33
7984-33, 7985-33
and 7988-33
P.N. 114421
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safety
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, basic safety
precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, includ-
ing he following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE COFFEEMAKER.
2. Do not touch the coffeemaker’s hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the power cord, power
plug or coffeemaker in water or in any other liquid.
4. Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Turn the coffeemaker OFF and unplug the power cord from the power
source when the coffeemaker and clock are not in use and before cleaning.
Allow the coffeemaker parts to cool before putting on or taking off parts
and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged power cord or power plug,
or operate it 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 other than OSTER®/MR. COFFEE®brand
products may cause hazards or injuries.
8. Do not use the coffeemaker outdoors.
9. Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or allow it to
come into contact with hot surfaces.
10.Do not place this coffeemaker on or near a hot gas stove or electric burner
or in a heated oven.
11.To disconnect the coffeemaker, turn it off, then remove the power plug from
the power supply.
12.Place the appliance on a hard, flat, level surface to avoid interruption of air-
flow underneath the coffeemaker.
13.Avoid contact with any moving parts.
14.This coffeemaker is designed for household use only.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove
any service covers. There are no user serviceable parts inside the cof-
feemaker. Only authorized personnel should repair the coffeemaker.
Please read ALL of the instructions in this manual carefully before you begin to
use this appliance. Proper care and maintenance will ensure a long life and a
trouble-free operation for this appliance. Please save these instructions and
refer to them for cleaning and care tips.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Decanter Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Coffeemaker Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Clean Your Coffeemaker Before Using the First Time . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the Clock and Delay Brew Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparing for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
• Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart
• Adding Water and Ground Coffee
Brewing Coffee Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Brewing Coffee Later (Delay Brew) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning and Maintaining Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting Your Oster®Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Table of Contents

Welcome and congratulations on the purchase of your new Oster®coffeemak-
er. Your new coffeemaker will wake up with you in the morning and provide
you breaks and treats during your hectic daily activities. How you enjoy your
Oster®coffeemaker is up to you!
Decanter Use and Care
Follow the instructions below to reduce or eliminate the chance of breaking the
glass decanter:
• This decanter is designed for use with your Oster®coffeemaker and there-
fore must never be used on a range top or in any oven, including a
microwave oven.
• Do not set a hot decanter on a wet or cold surface.
• Do not use a cracked decanter or a decanter having a loose or weakened
handle.
• Do not clean the decanter with abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads or other
abrasive materials.
• Discard the decanter immediately if it is ever boiled dry.
• Protect the decanter from sharp blows, scratches or rough handling.
Special Cord Set Instructions
1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
a person or pet 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 a countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
4. 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.
You can customize the length of the power cord so that it is the exact
length you desire. To increase the length of the power cord: grasp the
power cord (not the power plug) and gently lift it out of the slot, then pull
it away from the coffeemaker. To decrease the length of the power cord:
Grasp the power cord (not the power plug), lift it out of the slot and gently
feed it into the coffeemaker. Lock the cord in the slot when finished.
introduction
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Introduction

parts
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Parts Diagram
1. Filter Basket Lid
2. Shower Head
Cover
3. Water Reservoir
4. Pause ‘n Serve
5. Dual Water
Windows
6. Warmer Plate
7. Decanter
8. Removable Filter
Basket
9. Water Reservoir
Pour Through Lid
10. Shower Head

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a. Brew Now Button
(On/Off)
b. On Indicator
c. Brew Strength Button
d. Brew Strength Indicators
(Regular/Strong)
e. Clock Display /
FRESH BREW™
Timer Display
f. Clock Display /
FRESH BREW™
Timer Display
Button
g. Brew Now
Indicator
h. Delay Brew
Indicator
i. Clean Cycle
Indicator
j. Select Button
k. Hour Button
l. Minute Button
m. Set Delay
Button
n. Warmer
Temperature
Knob
o. Brew Strength
Button
p. Brew Strength
Indicators
(Regular/Strong)
Control Panel, Switch Models
(7982-33 and 7983-33)
Control Panel, Programmable Models
(7984-33, 7985-33 and 7988-33)

features
Coffeemaker Features
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Your new Oster®coffeemaker has the following features:
• 12-cup Brewing Capacity
• Brew Basket with Removable Filter Insert – The filter basket insert lifts
out of the brew basket for fast and easy cleaning and filling.
• Pause ‘n Serve – Can’t wait for the coffee to finish brewing? The Pause
‘n Serve feature allows you up to 30 seconds to pour a cup of coffee
while the coffeemaker is still brewing. Carefully remove the decanter
and the Pause ‘n Serve feature will be automatically activated, tem-
porarily stopping the flow of coffee into the decanter.
• Dual Water Windows – Shows amount of water in the reservoir for
accurate filling.
• Non-Stick Warmer Plate – This feature allows you to keep your coffee
hot after brewing. The non-stick attribute prevents the decanter from
sticking to the surface of the warming plate.
• Brew Strength Selector – Adjusts the brewing time to create a more
full-flavoured coffee.
• Cord Storage – Safely stores excess cord to keep your countertop neat.
• Removable Stainless Steel Shower Head Cover – Allows you to take off
the shower head cover for easy cleaning.
• On/Off Indicator Light – Lets you know when your coffeemaker is “on”.
• Two-Hour Auto Shut-off – Keeps your coffee hot for two hours, then
automatically beeps and shuts off.
• Programmable Controls (on 7984-33, 7985-33, 7988-33 only):
- Clock – The clock serves as a handy kitchen clock and allows you to
set the Delay Brew feature and functions as the FRESH BREW™timer
feature.
- FRESH BREW™ timer – Did you ever wonder how long the coffee has
been waiting for you? Now you know! The FRESH BREW™timer fea-
ture counts up the freshness of your coffee from the beginning of the
brew cycle up to 2 hours.
- Delay Brew – Would you like to wake up to a fresh pot of coffee?
The timer allows you to preset when you would like the coffeemaker
to automatically brew your coffee, up to 24 hours in advance.

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- Adjustable Warmer Plate – This feature allows you to keep your
coffee hot after brewing and adjust the temperature to fit your
taste.
- Audible Ready Signal – Beeps to alert you when the coffeemaker
has finished the brew cycle.
- Special Cleaning Cycle – Enables you to easily maintain and
clean your coffeemaker from mineral deposits.
NOTE: If you have selected any of the operating functions, the cof-
feemaker will act upon the last operation selected if the power is
restored within 10 seconds after a power outage.
Clean Your Coffeemaker Before Using the First Time
Make sure your first cup of coffee is as good as can be by cleaning
your Oster®coffeemaker before its first use. Just follow these simple
steps:
1. Wash the decanter, decanter lid and the filter basket in a mix-
ture of mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly (please
refer to the parts diagram listed above).
2. Replace all the parts and close the lid. Then, run a brew cycle
with water only, without adding coffee and coffee filter.
3. When brewing is complete, turn your coffeemaker off, discard
the water in the decanter and rinse the decanter, decanter lid
and filter basket.
Your coffeemaker is now ready to use. Enjoy it!
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setting up
Setting Up
Setting the Clock and Delay Brew Time
On programmable models (7984-33, 7985-33, 7988-33 only)
To Set the Clock:
1. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical
outlet. The clock will flash on the control panel
to indicate that the time has not been set yet.
2. Press and hold the HOUR and MINUTE buttons
until you reach the current time. The AM or PM
indicator will light at the top of the display
(Figure 1 and 2)
The clock is now set!
NOTE: Pressing any button before setting the
clock will cause the clock to start keeping time
from 12:00 a.m. You must set the clock if you
want to use the Delay Brew feature.
To Set the Delay Brew Time:
While the display is on the clock mode, simply press
the SET DELAY button (Figure 3) and, while the
DELAY BREW yellow light is flashing, set the brew
time by pressing the HOUR and MINUTE buttons
(Figure 4). The AM or PM indicator will light at the
top of the clock display.
Within a few seconds the display will change to the
current time.
The Delay Brew Time is now set!
NOTE: To activate the DELAY BREW cycle, see
the “Brewing Coffee Later” section.
To check the programmed time, push the SET
DELAY button. The display will show the time
you have programmed the coffee to brew. If you
press the SET DELAY button again or wait a few
seconds, the display will switch back.
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Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4

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Preparing for Use
Figure 5
Selecting and Measuring Ground Coffee
For best results, use a level tablespoon for ground
coffee measurement. Make sure you use medium
grind coffee for a perfect brew.
Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart
To Brew Ground Coffee
12 Cups 9 tbsp.
10 Cups 7.5 tbsp.
8 Cups 6.5 tbsp.
6 Cups 4.5 tbsp.
4 Cups 3 tbsp.
1 level tablespoon (tbsp) = 15 g./0.53 oz.
1 Cup = 5 fl. oz. of brewed coffee
Use more or less coffee to suit your taste.
Adding Water and Ground Coffee
1. Lift and open the filter basket lid. For your con-
venience, you can lift out the removable filter
basket.
2. Place a 10-12 cup paper basket-style filter or a
permanent filter into the removable filter basket
(Figure 5).
NOTE: If using paper filters, it is important that
the sides of the filter fit flush against the side of
the filter basket. If filter collapse occurs, dampen
the filter before placing in the filter basket and
adding ground coffee and water.
3. Add the desired amount of coffee and gently
shake to level the coffee. See the Suggested Coffee
Measurement Chart.
4. Be sure the filter is properly centered and all the
way down in the outer filter basket.

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5. Fill the decanter with cold, fresh water to the
desired capacity (1 cup equals 5 ounces) (Figure
6). For easy and accurate filling, the water mark-
ings on the glass decanter and on the dual water
windows show the amount of water needed to
make the corresponding desired number of cups.
Do not fill past the “12 cup MAX” line or water
will flow out of the overfill hole in the back of
the water reservoir.
The amount of coffee brewed will always be
slightly less than the amount of water poured in
the water reservoir. This is due to the minimum
absorption of water by the coffee grounds.
6. Slowly pour the water through the pour through
reservoir lid into the water reservoir. Close the lid
and place the empty decanter onto the warmer
plate.
NOTE: Make sure the decanter is fully placed on
the warming plate or the water and the grounds
will overflow from the filter basket. An overflow
may cause personal injury or damage to
property.
CAUTION! To reduce the risk of damag-
ing the decanter and/or the risk of person-
al injury, do not add cold water to the decanter if
the decanter is already hot. Allow the decanter to
cool before using.
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Figure 6

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Brewing Coffee Now
1. After completing the steps in the “Adding Water
and Coffee” section and with the glass decanter
and the filter basket securely in place, turn the
coffeemaker on.
For Switch models, press “On” button and the
on light will come on.
For Programmable models: press the SELECT
button once to turn the coffeemaker on. The
BREW NOW green light will turn on to signal
that the coffeemaker is on and brewing. The
green regular strength light will come on to
show that you are brewing a regular strength
carafe of coffee. The Audible Ready Signal will
beep when the brew cycle is complete.
2. To enjoy a more full flavoured cup of coffee,
press the Brew Strength button once. The
STRONG Brew Strength red light will come
on. The coffeemaker will remain in the Brew
Strength you have selected until you change it
back to the regular strength by pressing the
Brew Strength button or until you unplug the
machine.
3. After the used coffee grounds have cooled,
carefully open the filter basket and discard
them.
NOTE: Shower head cover is hot after brew-
ing. Always allow the coffeemaker to cool
down before cleaning.
4. Prior to making a second pot of coffee, turn
the unit off. This will reset the FRESH BREW™
timer feature. Switch models - Make sure you
turn the coffeemaker off and then back on
before brewing more coffee, otherwise the two-
hour auto shut-off time period will not be
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5. Make sure the decanter is empty before starting
to brew coffee.
6. Be sure to turn your coffeemaker off when no
longer using it.
The FRESH BREW™timer Feature (on 7984-33, 7985-33,
7988-33 only)
The FRESH BREW™timer feature counts up
from the moment the brewing cycle starts up to
2 hours. At the start of the brew cycle, the
FRESH BREW™timer feature will automatical-
ly be activated and the clock display will
change to show the time since brewing began.
Incremental segments of the FRESH BREW™
timer feature will start to darken as an indica-
tion of how long the coffee has been waiting
for you.
Press the FRESH BREW™timer button once for
the display to go back to the clock function
(while on the clock mode, the FRESH BREW™
timer feature will keep counting). Press it again
to go back to the FRESH BREW™timer dis-
play. The display will automatically change
back to the clock after 2 hours or when the
unit is turned off.
NOTE: The BREW green light needs to be on
for the FRESH BREW™timer feature to oper-
ate. The time and delay start times cannot be
set when fresh brew time is displayed.

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Brewing Coffee Later
(DELAY BREW on 7984-33, 7985-33, 7988-33 only)
1. You must first set the time for when you would
like the coffeemaker to begin brewing your coffee
as described in “Setting the Clock and the Delay
Brew Timer” section.
2. Prepare your coffeemaker as described in “Adding
Water and Ground Coffee” section.
3. To activate DELAY BREW and program your cof-
feemaker to brew coffee at a later time, press the
SELECT button twice. The yellow DELAY BREW
light will illuminate. The coffeemaker is now set
to automatically brew coffee at the pre-set later
time. At this time the brew strength light will illu-
minate. You can select the strength that you desire
by pressing the BREW STRENGTH button.
4. At the pre-set time the green BREW NOW light
will go on and the DELAY BREW yellow light
will go off, indicating the brewing has started in
the selected brew strength. The FRESH BREW™
timer feature will start.
5. The Audible Ready Signal will beep when the
brew cycle is complete. The coffeemaker warmer
plate will keep your coffee hot for 2 hours and
then will automatically turn off.
As a safety feature, your coffeemaker will NOT start
again automatically the next day. If you want your
coffee to brew at the same time the following day,
simply add a new filter, coffee and water and set
DELAY BREW, by repeating steps 2 and 3 above.
To cancel BREW:
Press the SELECT button. The DELAY BREW
yellow indicator light will go off.

maintenance
Cleaning and Maintaining Your Coffeemaker
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Daily Cleaning
Always unplug the coffeemaker and allow to cool before cleaning.
Remove the filter basket, shower head cover “by turning it counterclock-
wise”, decanter and decanter lid and wash them in a solution of hot
water and mild liquid soap.
Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials.
Dishwasher top rack safe parts: glass decanter and lid, filter basket and
stainless steel shower head.
CAUTION! Never immerse the coffeemaker itself in water, in any
other liquid or place in the dishwasher.
Regular Cleaning and Maintenance
Decalcifying Your Oster®coffeemaker
Minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water will leave deposits in your
coffeemaker and will affect it. It’s recommended that you regularly
remove these deposits by using white household vinegar.
For Switch Models (7982-33/7983-33):
1. Pour four cups (32 fluid ounces) of undiluted white household vinegar
into the water reservoir.
2. Place an empty 10-12 cup basket-style paper filter or permanent filter
into the filter basket and close.
3. Place the empty decanter back in the unit, centered on the warmer
plate.
4. Brew three cups of vinegar through the coffeemaker.
5. Turn the coffeemaker off and let stand for 30 minutes.
6. Run the remainder of the vinegar through the coffeemaker.
7. Discard the vinegar and rinse the decanter thoroughly with clean
water
8. Fill the water reservoir with clean, fresh water.
9. Place the empty decanter back on the coffeemaker, centered on the
warmer plate.
10.Remove and discard the filter used during the cleaning cycle and
replace it with a fresh 10-12 cup basket-style paper filter. If a perma-
nent filter was used during cleaning, remove it and rinse it thoroughly
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11.Begin brewing and allow the full brew cycle to complete.
12.Repeat steps 8 through 11 one more time.
Your coffeemaker is now clean and ready to brew the next pot of deli-
cious, hot coffee!
For Programmable models (7984-3, 7985-33, 7988-33):
Follow steps 1-3 above. Press the SELECT button until the red CLEAN
indicator light is illuminated. For your convenience the cleaning cycle is
automatic. The entire cycle will take 45-60 minutes to complete. During
the cleaning your coffeemaker will:
1. Slow brew approx. 3 cups of vinegar.
2. Pause for 30 minutes (the CLEAN light will remain on to alert you
that the process is active). At the end of the pause period your cof-
feemaker will beep.
3. After 30 minutes, your coffeemaker will brew the remainder of the
vinegar.
4. When complete, the CLEAN light will turn off and your coffeemak-
er will automatically beep and shut off. Follow Steps 7-12 above to
thoroughly rinse out the coffeemaker.
Suggested Decalcifying Interval
Type of Water Cleaning Frequency
Soft Water Every 80 Brew Cycles
Hard Water Every 40 Brew Cycles
or when red light is flashing (programmable models)
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maintenance
Cleaning the decanter
Hard water can leave a whitish stain on the decanter, and coffee may
then turn this stain brown.
To remove decanter stains:
1. Fill the decanter with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar and
let the solution stand in the decanter for approximately 20 minutes.
2. Discard the solution, then wash and rinse the decanter.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners that may scratch the decanter, scratch-
es may cause the decanter to break.
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troubleshooting
Troubleshooting your Oster®Coffeemaker
Your Oster®Coffeemaker has been carefully designed to give you many
ears of trouble-free service. In the unlikely event that your new cof-
feemaker does not operate satisfactorily, please review the following
potential problems and try the steps recommended BEFORE you call an
Authorized Sunbeam Service Center.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The BREW NOW/ON • The appliance is unplugged • Plug unit in
light does not light up • There’s a power outage • Wait for power to be
restored
The coffee is not brewing • The appliance is unplugged • Plug unit in
• There’s a power outage • Wait for power to be
restored
• The water reservoir is empty • Check the water
window
• The filter basket is not • Insert filter basket
properly inserted correctly
• The decanter is not placed all • Place decanter
the way in on the warmer plate correctly on
warmer plate
The coffeemaker • The coffeemaker needs • Clean coffeemaker
brews slowly cleaning slowly as described
in “Cleaning and
Maintaining” section
The Filter Basket • The filter basket is not • Insert Filter Basket
overflows properly inserted correctly
• The decanter is not placed all • Place decanter
the way on the warming plate correctly on
warmer plate
• The decanter lid is not • Place lid on the
on the decanter decanter
• Too many coffee grounds • Remove filter, discard
were placed in the filter grounds. If paper
filter, replace. If
permanent filter, rinse.
Begin brewing process
again
• The decanter was removed • Turn off and unplug the
from the warmer plate for unit. Allow to cool.
more than 30 seconds Wipe up the spill. Do
not set hot decanter
back on the wet
warmer plate or it
might crack
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troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (cont.)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The coffee is not hot • There’s a power outage • Wait for power to be
restored
• Auto SHUT-OFF has • For best results,
been activated brew a fresh pot of
coffee
The coffee tastes bad • Coffee grounds other than • Use coffee grind
for an automatic drip recommended for
coffeemaker were used automatic drip
coffeemakers
• The ground coffee-to-water • Use correct ground
ratio was unbalanced coffee-to-water ratio
• The coffeemaker • Clean coffeemaker as
needs cleaning described in
“Maintaining your
Coffeemaker” section
The grounds are • The filter is not properly • Seat filter properly
in the coffee seated in the basket within the filter basket
• The filter collapsed • Remove filter and
replace
Do you still have questions? You can call us toll-free at our Consumer Service
Department at 1-800-667-8623 or you can visit us at www.oster.com
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service
Service and Maintenance
Replacement Parts
• Decanters – You can usually purchase a replacement decanter from
the store where you purchased your coffeemaker. If you are unable to
find a replacement, please call 1-800-667-8623 in Canada or 1-800-672-
6333 in the U.S.
Repairs
If your coffeemaker requires service, do not return it to the store where
you purchased it. All repairs and replacements must be made by
Sunbeam or by an authorized Sunbeam®Service Center. If you live in the
U.S. or Canada, please call us at the following toll-free telephone num-
bers to find the location of the nearest authorized service center:
Canada: 1-800-667-8623
U.S.: 1-800-672-6333
To assist us in serving you, please have the coffeemaker model number
and date of purchase available when you call. The model number is
stamped on the bottom metal plate of the coffeemaker.
We welcome your questions, comments or suggestions. In all your com-
munications, please include your complete name, address and telephone
number and a description of the problem.
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