Oster Counterforms 4281 User manual

12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker/
Cafetera Programable de 12 Tazas/
Cafeteira Programável para 12 Xícaras
4281
www.oster.com
User Manual / Manual del Usuario / Manual do Usuário
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, basic
safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical
appliances, including the following:
• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE COFFEEMAKER.
• Do not touch the coffeemaker’s hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the power cord,
power plug or coffeemaker in water or in any other liquid.
• Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by
or near children.
• 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.
• 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 Oster® Service Center for examination, repair or
adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments other than Oster® brand products
may cause hazards or injuries.
• Do not use the coffeemaker outdoors.
• Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or allow
it to come into contact with hot surfaces.
• Do not place this coffeemaker on or near a hot gas stove or electric
burner or in a heated oven.
• To disconnect the coffeemaker, turn it OFF, then remove the power
plug from the power supply.
• Place the appliance on a hard, flat level surface to avoid interruption
of airflow underneath the coffeemaker.
• Avoid contact with any moving parts.
• 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 coffeemaker. 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
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Welcome and congratulations on the purchase of your new Oster® coffeemaker.
Your new Counterforms™ coffeemaker will wake up with you in the morning and
allow you to enjoy your coffee with style.
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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
therefore 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.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
remove any service covers. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the coffeemaker. Only
authorized personnel should repair the coffeemaker.
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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 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least the same
as that of your appliance. 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.
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(For 120 & 127V with two flat pins only):. 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.
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1 Coffeemaker Lid
2 Water Reservoir
3 Shower Head
4 Water Level Markings
5 Removable Filter
Basket
6 Adjustable Keep Warm
7 Pause ’n Serve
8 Glass Decanter
9 Cord Storage

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1 Clock
2 Hour
3 Minute
4 Set Delay
5 Clean
6 Adjustable Keep Warm
7 Brew Now
8 Strong
9 Delay Brew
10 Off
11 On/Off Audible Ready Signals
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Your new Oster® coffeemaker has the following features:
• Sleek Luminart™ Finish – Leaves virtually no finger prints and compliments
stainless steel.
• Brewing Capacity – 12 cups - Glass decanter.
• Clock – The clock serves as a handy kitchen clock and allows you to set the
Delay Brew feature.
• 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.
• 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, temporarily stopping the flow of
coffee into the decanter.
• Removable Filter Basket – The filter basket lifts out for fast and easy cleaning
and filling.
• Two-Hour Auto Shut-Off – Keeps your coffee hot for two hours, then
automatically shuts off.
• Cleaning Cycle – Removes mineral deposits for better taste.
• Brew Strength Selector – Adjusts the brewing time to create a more full-
flavored coffee.
• Adjustable Keep Warm – This feature allows you to keep your coffee hot after
brewing and adjust the temperature to fit your taste.
• Temperature Indicator – The indicator bars on the display will tell you how
warm your coffee is.
• On/Off Audible Ready Signals – Beeps five times to alert you when the
cleaning or brew cycle is complete.
• Water Level Markings – Shows amount of water in the reservoir for accurate
filling.
• Non-Stick Warming 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.
• Cord Storage – Safely stores excess cord to keep your countertop neat.
NOTE: If you have selected any of the operating functions, the coffeemaker
will act upon the last operation selected if the power is restored within
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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 mixture of mild
detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly, please refer to the parts diagram .
2 Replace all the parts and close the lid.
3 Pour up to 1.8 liters (60 oz.) of cold, fresh water into the water reservoir.
Then, run a brew cycle with water only, without adding coffee and coffee filter.
4 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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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 on the display (Figure 1 and 2). If the buttons are
held down, numbers will cycle faster.
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:
Simply press the SET DELAY button (Figure 3) and, while
time is flashing, set the brew time by pressing the HOUR
and MINUTE buttons (Figure 4). The AM or PM indicator
will light on 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, press 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.
Audible Ready Signals: To turn off the Audible Ready
Signals press button until bell disappears on display screen
(Figure 5).
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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 (tbps) = 5 gr./0.17 oz.
1 cup = 148ml (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 coffeemaker lid. For your convenience, you can lift out the
removable filter basket.
2 Place a #4 cone style paper 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.
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. Close the lid.
5 Fill the decanter with cold, fresh water to the desired capacity (1 cup equals
148 ml/5 ounces). For easy and accurate filling, the water markings on the
glass decanter and on the water level indicator inside the water reservoir
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 Lift the coffemaker lid and pour the water into the water reservoir. Close the
lid and place the empty decanter onto the warming plate.
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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 damaging the decanter and/or the risk
of personal injury, do not add cold water to the decanter if the
decanter is already hot. Allow the decanter to cool before using.
BREWING COFFEE NOW
1 After completing the steps in the “Adding Water and Coffee” section and with
the decanter and the filter basket securely in place,
turn the coffeemaker on.
Press the BREW NOW button once to turn the
coffeemaker on (Figure 6). The BREW NOW light will
illuminate to signal that the coffeemaker is on and
brewing. The Audible Ready Signal will beep five times
when the brew cycle is complete.
2 To enjoy a more full flavored cup of coffee, press the
STRONG button once (Figure 7). The STRONG light will
illuminate. The coffeemaker will remain in the STRONG
setting until you change it back to regular strength by
pressing the STRONG button again or until you unplug
the machine.
3 You may adjust the temperature of your coffee by
pressing the KEEP WARM buttons (Figure 8). Pressing
“+” will make your coffee warmer and pressing “-” will
lower the temperature.
4 After the used coffee grounds have cooled, open the lid
and carefully remove the filter basket and discard the
grounds.
5 Prior to making a second pot of coffee, turn the unit
off by pressing the OFF button (Figure 9), otherwise
the Two-Hour Auto Shut-Off time period will not be
restarted.
NOTE: To turn unit off at anytime press the OFF button
once.
6 Make sure the decanter is empty before starting to brew more coffee.
7 Be sure to turn your coffeemaker off when no longer using it.
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BREWING COFFEE LATER
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
coffeemaker to brew coffee at a later time, press the
DELAY BREW button (Figure 10). The DELAY BREW
light will illuminate. The coffeemaker is now set to
automatically brew coffee at the pre-set later time.
4 You can select the strength that you desire by pressing
the STRONG button (Figure 7). You may adjust the
temperature of your coffee by pressing the KEEP
WARM buttons (Figure 8). Pressing “+” will make
your coffee warmer and pressing “-” will lower the
temperature.
5 At the pre-set time the BREW NOW light will illuminate and the DELAY BREW
light will go off, indicating the brewing has started in the selected brew strength.
6 The Audible Ready Signal will beep five times when the brew cycle is
complete. The coffeemaker warming 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 DELAY BREW: Press the OFF button and the DELAY BREW light
will turn off.
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