Proctor-Silex 49961 User manual

840251801
Single-Serve
Coffee Maker

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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.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Care must be
taken, as burns can occur from touching hot parts or from spilled,
hot liquid.
5. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or coffee
maker in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when the coffee maker is not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and
before cleaning the appliance.
7. Coffee maker must be operated on a flat surface away from the
edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
Call our toll-free customer service number for information on
examination, repair, or adjustment.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces, including stove.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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This appliance is intended for household use only.
wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This product is provided with
a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock.
The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using
an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a
longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used.
The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater
than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the
extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Other Consumer Safety Information
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
remove the bottom cover of the coffee maker. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized
service personnel only.
15. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Removable single-serve pack holder contains
a sharp blade. Use caution when handling.
16. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Piercing nozzle is sharp. Use caution when
cleaning.

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1. Lid
2. Reservoir
3. Piercing Nozzle
4. Removable Single-Serve
Pack Holder* (punches
hole on bottom of pack)
5. Removable Holder for
Ground Coffee* (fits into
brew basket for brewing)
6. Brew Basket*
7. Brew Basket Handle and
Lock
8. BREW Button
Parts and Features

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How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack
wCAUTION Cut Hazard.
Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp blade. Use
caution when handling.
NOTE:
• It can take up to 2 minutes before brewed coffee starts
dispensing into your cup. Total brew time average is 4
minutes. For best results, allow the coffee maker to cool for
at least 2 minutes between brewing cycles.
wWARNING Burn Hazard.
To avoid contact with hot coffee or water:
• Do not fill water above MAX fill line (10 ounces [296 ml]).
• Fill reservoir with cup of water into which the coffee will be
brewed.
• Fully insert cup under brew basket.
• For best results, use K-Cup®* packs.
1. Plug in unit and slide out the brew basket.
2. Place a pack into the single-serve pack holder.
3. Press down on the edge of the pack until
the pack snaps into place and hole is
punched in the bottom. Do not remove
foil.
4. Slide brew basket back into unit.
*K-Cup is a registered trademark of Keurig, Inc. Use of the K-Cup
trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by
Keurig, Inc.
“SNAP”

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5. Press down on brew basket handle to lock
and puncture the foil lid on the pack.
6. Fill reservoir with the cup into which the
coffee will be brewed.
7. Close the water reservoir lid.
8. Press the BREW button. The power
indicator light will light up to show the
coffee maker is on.
9. When done brewing, unplug the unit.
10. Pull up on brew basket handle to unlock
and remove.
How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack (cont.)
NOTES:
•Coffee maker will shut off automatically and light will go off
when brew cycle is completed.
•Allow 2 minutes to cool in between brews.
•Brew basket and single-serve pack holder should be rinsed
after every use.
•Add only water to reservoir.

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How to Brew Ground Coffee
NOTE:
•It can take up to 2 minutes before brewed coffee starts
dispensing into your cup. Total brew time average is 4
minutes. For best results, allow the coffee maker to cool for
at least 2 minutes between brewing cycles.
wWARNING Burn Hazard.
To avoid contact with hot coffee or water:
•Do not fill water above MAX fill line (10 ounces [296 ml]).
•Fill reservoir with the cup of water into which the coffee will
be brewed.
•Fully insert cup under brew basket.
•Remove single-serve pack holder before adding coffee
grounds to brew basket.
1. Plug in unit and slide out the brew basket.
2. To remove single-serve pack holder, press
down on the single-serve pack holder tab;
then lift out.
wCAUTION
Cut Hazard.
Removable single-serve pack holder has a
sharp blade. Use caution when handling.
3. Place removable holder in brew basket and
add ground coffee. (3 tablespoons [44 ml]
is the MAX amount of any type of grounds.)
wWARNING Burn Hazard.
To avoid overflow, keep ground coffee below MAX fill line.

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How to Brew Ground Coffee (cont.)
NOTES:
•Coffee maker will shut off automatically and light will go off
when brew cycle is completed.
•If finer ground coffee is used, coffee will continue to drip
after the light has gone off.
•Allow 2 minutes to cool in between brews.
•Brew basket and removable holder for ground coffee should
be rinsed after every use.
4. Slide brew basket back into unit and push
down on brew basket handle to lock.
5. Fill reservoir with the cup into which the
coffee will be brewed.
6. Close the water reservoir lid.
7. Press the BREW button. The power
indicator light will light up to show the
coffee maker is on.
8. When done brewing, unplug the unit.
9. Pull up on brew basket handle to unlock
and remove.

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wWARNING Shock Hazard.
Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid.
NOTE: All coffee makers should be cleaned at least once a
month (once a week for areas with hard water).
1. Plug in unit.
2. Pour 1/2 cup (118 ml) of plain white
vinegar and 1/2 cup (118 ml) of cold
water into reservoir.
3. Place a cup underneath to catch the
water/vinegar solution.
4. Press the BREW button once. After 30
seconds, unplug unit and allow vinegar
to clean. After 30 minutes, plug in unit
and allow it to finish the brew cycle. When brew cycle is
finished, wait for unit to cool. Empty cup and rinse. Repeat
steps 1–4 with 1 cup (237 ml) of cold tap water instead of
1/2 cup (118 ml) of vinegar and 1/2 cup (118 ml) of water.
5. Unplug unit.
6. Wipe exterior of unit with a damp, soapy
cloth.
7. The removable single-serve pack holder,
brew basket, and removable holder for
ground coffee are all dishwasher-safe.
NOTE: DO NOT use the “SANI” setting
when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI”
cycle temperatures could damage your
product.
Care and Cleaning

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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Coffee tastes
bad. • Coffee maker needs cleaning.
• Coffee ground too coarsely or too finely. Set
coffee grinder to automatic drip grind.
• Poor coffee quality and freshness.
• Poor water quality (use filtered or bottled
water).
Water on counter
under unit. • Overfilled water reservoir. Also check cup used to fill reservoir. Some mugs/cups do not pour
cleanly and can dribble water down the side
of the cup and onto counter.
Coffee maker will
not brew. • Make sure you have allowed for the 2 minutes of cool-down time.
• Check for water in water reservoir. If there is
no water in the reservoir and the brew button
is pushed, the unit will not brew.
Coffee overflows
from brew
basket.
• Use removable holder for ground coffee.
• Use a lesser amount of ground coffee.
• When using whole bean coffee, a standard
automatic drip coffee grind will yield best
results. Be careful not to overgrind, since very
finely ground coffee can cause overflow in this
unit.
Coffee overflows
from mug. • To prevent coffee overflowing from a mug, use the same mug to brew into that was used to
fill the water reservoir. Do not add more than
10 ounces (296 ml) of water.
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