Sincreative KCM218 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COFFEE MAKER
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HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Please read all instructions carefully before using the product
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Model: KCM218
Rev 1.0

Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................................................................................................ 
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 
POLARIZED PLUG ........................................................................................................................... 
LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS ............................................................................................................... 
UNPACKING .................................................................................................................................... 
KNOW YOUR COFFEEMAKER ................................................................................................... 
SETTING UP YOUR CUP COFFEEMAKER ............................................................................... 
PROGRAMMING YOUR CUP COFFEEMAKER .................................................................. 
SETTING UP YOUR SINGLESERVE BREWER ....................................................................... 
SINGLESERVE BREWER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .............................................. 
TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................................. 

When using electrical appliances especially when children are present, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons, including the following:
01. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
02. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use any handles or knobs.
03. To protect against fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons DO NOT immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or
other liquid.
04. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
05. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking o parts and
before cleaning the appliance.
06. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
07. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.
08. Do not use outdoors.
09. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food, hot oil, water or other hot liquids.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. To disconnect, turn O, then remove plug from wall outlet.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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14. The glass container is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top. Do not set a hot
container on a wet or cold surface. Do not use a cracked container or a container having a loose or weakened
handle. Do not clean container with cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials. Do not place in micro
wave oven.
15. The lid on the glass carafe must be closed for brewing.
16. Fill the water reservoir of this appliance with water only. Do not fill with other liquids or foods.
17. Scalding water may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.
18. See illustration on page 7 for instructions on placement and removal of the carafe lid.
19.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
DO NOT PLACE A MUG OR CUP DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE WATER OUTLET.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE
BASE PANEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

SPECIFICATION:
This appliance contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Refer it to qualified service personnel if
servicing is needed. The Coee Maker should be cleaned on a regular basis to prolong the life of the machine and to
guarantee optimal brewing results.
TO CLEAN:
󱾁Remove paper filter and coee grounds from the filter basket.
󱾁Fill the coee carafe with cool water and pour into the water reservoir.
󱾁Press the ON / OFF button to run a brew cycle with only clean water.
󱾁Turn o the Coee Maker and unplug from the wall outlet.
󱾁Wipe down the outside surfaces of the Coee Maker with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
NEVER use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaning pads. NEVER immerse the Coee Maker in water or any other liquid
and NEVER place the appliance under running water.
󱾁Remove the filter basket, and carafe and wash in warm soapy water. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
Dry thoroughly prior to use.
- FOR A MORE THOROUGH CLEANING, pour one cup of white vinegar into carafe.
Add cold water until carafe is filled to the MAX marking. Pour water and vinegar mixture into water reservoir. Place a
filter in the filter basket and place the carafe on the warming plate and press the ON / OFF button. Allow to steam and
drip until carafe is half full. Turn Coee Maker o, remove carafe from warming plate and let it sit for 15 minutes.
󱾁When carafe is cool, pour liquid back into water reservoir, place carafe back on warming plate, and press the ON /
OFF button again. Allow all liquid to drip into carafe. Turn Coee Maker OFF, and discard the liquid in the carafe.
󱾁Allow Coee Maker to cool for 10 minutes; then rinse by filling the water reservoir with clean, cold water, inserting a
new filter and allowing water to drip into carafe. Turn Coee Maker OFF and discard water. Wash and dry carafe and
filter basket. When Coee Maker has cooled, wipe with a dry cloth.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug and try
again. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
POLARIZED PLUG
TO STORE:
󱾁Be sure all parts are clean and dry before storing. Store appliance in its box or in a clean, dry place. Never store it while
it is hot or wet. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance; the line cord should be inserted into the cord storage on
back of coee maker.
󱾁ALWAYS store the Coee Maker in an upright position.
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. It may be plugged into an AC electrical outlet (ordinary household
current). Do not use any other electrical outlet.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE, OR IF APPLIANCE WORKS
INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
A short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised
in their use. If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
01. The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance, and;
02. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

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01. Carefully unpack the Coee Maker and all parts. Remove any tape, labels or packaging materials.
02. Wash filter basket, glass carafe and carafe lid with warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
03. Wipe exterior surfaces of the product with a soft, moist cloth to remove dust particles collected during packing and
handling. NEVER IMMERSE THE COFFEE MAKER, CORD OR PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
04. Place Coee Maker on a solid, level, heat-resistant surface.
Save all packing materials in case you have to ship the machine in the future.
KEEP ALL PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
UNPACKING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover. No user serviceable
parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
01. Never pull or yank on cord or the appliance.
02. To insert plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into outlet.
03. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet. Do not pull on the line cord.
04. Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are found, this indicates that the
appliance should be serviced and the line cord replaced.
05. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undo stress on the cord where it enters the
appliance and cause it to fray and break.
IMPORTANT!
During the first few minutes of initial use, you may notice smoke and/or a slight odor. This is normal and should quickly
disappear. It will not recur after appliance has been used a few more times.
LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS

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KNOW YOUR COFFEEMAKER
1. Coeemaker Reservoir Cover
2. Showerhead (not shown)
3. Coee Ground Filter (not shown)
4. 60oz Build-in Water Reservoir
5. Control Panel
6. 12-cup Carafe
7. Keep-warm Plate
8. Brew Handle
9. Brew Head
10. Brewing Chamber
11. Control Panel
12. Removable Filter Basket
13. Removable Capsule Holder
14. Removable Drip Tray Plate
15. Removable Drip Tray

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16. Hour Button
Use to set hours for time of day,
Auto On, and Auto O times
17. Minute Button
Use to set minutes for time of day,
Auto On, and Auto O times
18. PROG Button
Use to set the time of day
19. LED Display Screen
*Displays time of day, Auto On, and Auto O times.
*Displays the Status of ON/OFF, 4CUPS and AUTO.
20. AUTO Button
Use to set Auto on times
21. 4CUPS Button
Use to brew 4 cups only
22. ON/OFF Button
Use to start/stop brewing directly
23. SIZE Button
Use to chose the sizes of cup
24. K-CUP Button
Use to brew with a K-CUP capsule
25. GROUND Button
Use to brew with coee grounds
26. Indicators of Cup Size
(6oz, 8oz, 10oz, 12oz, 14oz)

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INITIAL CLEANING
We recommend you to perform an initial cleaning before making your first beverage. Follow these instructions, without
adding coee grounds.
01. Fill water reservoir.
02. Make sure carafe is in place.
03. If you haven’t already, plug the power cord into an independent outlet.
04. Press ON/OFF button and allow brew cycle to run.
05. Press the ON/OFF button again to stop once the one-time cleaning process is complete. Discard hot water.
Your Coeemaker is ready to use.
SETTING UP YOUR CUP COFFEEMAKER
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the Coeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will flash.(If no operation for 5 seconds, the LED screen will stop flashing and
the clock start to run.)
Press PROG button, 12:00 will flash for 5 seconds.
Press Hour and Minute buttons to select the desired time. Hold buttons down to scroll through the digits, or press and
release to advance one digit at a time. When scrolling, the numbers will advance slowly and then speed up. When the
number displayed approaches the desired time, press and release to advance one digit at a time.
Be sure the PM indicator is shown if a PM time is desired.
To finish setting the clock, press the PROG button again or simply wait until the numbers stop blinking.
PROGRAMMING YOUR CUP COFFEEMAKER

SETTING 4CUPS coee
Press the 4CUPS button. The Coeemaker will just brew 4 cups of coee then stop.
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When the Coeemaker activate the AUTO-ON program, pressing AUTO button will cancel the
AUTO-ON program.
Pressing ON/OFF button will cancel the AUTO-ON program and the Coeemaker will start to brew coee immediately.
Pressing PROG button won’t cancel the AUTO-ON program but reset the clock time.
NOTE:
3:23
PM
3:23
PM
SETTING THE AUTO-ON TIME
When you keep pressing the AUTO button for 2 seconds, the previously selected Auto On time, or the present time on
LCD screen will flash. (If no operation for 5 seconds, the time will stop flash and the Coeemaker will enter to AUTO-ON
mode.)
01. Press the AUTO button. Use the Hour and Minute buttons as above to set the start-brew time you desired.
02. Simply wait until the numbers stop blinking. The Coeemaker will activate the program automatically.
03. Once the Coeemaker activate the AUTO-ON program, the LED screen will
show as below picture.
04. AUTO-ON brew cycle begins. The blue light around ON/OFF button will
light on when the brew cycle begins at the time you have selected. When the
brew cycle ends, ON/OFF button will keep illuminated indicating Keep Warm
cycle. Lights will turn o when the Keep Warm cycle ends and the
Coeemaker is ready for the next brew.

Follow instructions in Setting Up Your 12-Cup Coeemaker on page 9 .
01. Fill the water reservoir
Open the Coeemaker reservoir cover by lifting it up. Pour in the desired amount of water, using the water
level indicator located at the side of the Coeemaker.
02. Before brewing
Make sure the glass carafe is in position on the heater plate and the top cover is closed.Plug the cord into an
electrical outlet.
03. Set preferences
Press 4CUPS button if would like 4 cups coee.
04. Add the ground coee
Remove the filter basket by grasping the handle and lifting straight up. Insert a #4 paper filter. Be sure that a paper
filter is completely open and fully inserted in the basket. It may help to fold and flatten the seams of a paper filter
beforehand. Add 1 level scoop(6-9g) of ground coee per cup. Adjust the amount according to taste.
Replace the filter basket in the filter basket holder and press firmly on cover to be sure it closes securely.
05. Brewing coee
Press ON/OFF button, the Coeemaker will start to brewing coee and the blue indicator light will light on. Or, set
the AUTO ON function (see page 9 ) and the black point will shown in the LED screen.
06. After brewing
When the brewing cycle has been completed, coee will continue to stream from the filter for several seconds.
When streaming completely stops, five beeps will sound and you can now enjoy your coee.
BREWING COFFEE
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Reservoir cover may be hot during and directly after brewing.
Wait at least 10 minutes before opening.
NOTE:
The maximum capacity for ground coee is 15 tablespoons (or 90-135g) for this Coeemaker.
Exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the coee is too finely ground.
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INITIAL CLEANING
Perform an initial cleaning before making your first beverage. Follow these instructions, without adding coee.
01. Remove water reservoir from the unit.
02. Fill the water reservoir in sink and put it back on unit.
03. If you haven’t already, plug the power cord into an independent outlet.
04. Open and close the brew head. Do not add a capsule or any coee ground.
05. Place mug on the drip tray.
06. Press the size button to chose 14 oz. Cup, then press the K-CUP or GROUND
button. Light will flash slowly and the hot water will start to dispense
momentarily.
07. The one-time cleaning process is complete. Discard hot water. Your brewer is ready to use.
SETTING UP YOUR SINGLESERVE BREWER
NOTE:
To achieve the best flavor, it’s recommended to repeat this cycle for several times to clean the brewer.

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USING THE SINGLE-SERVE BREWER
Follow instructions in Setting Up Your Single-Serve Brewer above.
BREWING WITH A K-CUP CAPSULE
01. Remove water reservoir from the unit.
02. Add water into the reservoir and put it back on unit.
03. If you haven’t already, plug the power cord into an independent outlet. All buttons will illuminate then o.
04. Place mug on the drip tray. The drip tray can be removed to accommodate travel mugs.
05. Select a capsule.
06. Open the brew head, place a capsule in the capsule holder then put the capsule
holder into the brewing chamber. Close brew head.
07. Press the size button to chose the desired size(6,8,10,12,14oz), then press the K-CUP button. The coffee will start to dispense
momentarily. Selected brew button will flash slowly while brewing.
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There are two sharp needles in the brew head and capsule holder
that puncture the capsule, one above and one below.
To avoid risk of injury, do not put your fingers in the brew head or capsule holder.
Caution:
There are two sharp needles in the brew head and capsule holder that puncture the capsule, one above
and one below. To avoid risk of injury, do not put your fingers in the brew head or capsule holder.
Caution:
NOTE:
To cancel brewing, simply press the K-CUP button once again and the brewing process will be stopped.
NOTE:
If press the K-CUP or GROUND button without choosing the size, the brew will start to brew coffee at 6 oz as
default.

BREWING WITH COFFEE GROUNDS
The Single-Serve Brewer can be used with a filter basket, which allows you to use your own ground coee.
01. Fill the filter basket within the capsule holder with ground coee, then put the
filter basket into the capsule holder. Adjust the amount to your personal
preference. Do not tamp the grounds. Make sure there are no grounds
remaining on the upper rim of the filter basket. Close lid.
02. Put the capsule holder into the brewing chamber.
03. Follow brewing instructions on page 15 , but press the GROUND button instead of K-CUP button.
04. After brewing, raise the handle and remove the capsule holder. Use caution as the capsule holder will be hot.
05. Close the brew head. Your brewer is ready to use again.
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Capsule will be hot.
Caution:
NOTE:
Please check the water before every brewing. If lack of water, there will be no coffee come out and the brewer
will dry-burn for 15 seconds then off.
08. Once fully dispensed, all lights will illuminate then off. Lift the handle, then remove and dispose of the used capsule. Close the
brew head.
09. Enjoy your cup of coffee! Your brewer is ready to use again.
NOTE:
Max: 2 scoops or 12 grams.
NOTE:
To cancel brewing, simply press the GROUND button once again and the brewing process will be stopped.

Cleaning the external parts
Always disconnect the Power Cord with Plug from the wall outlet before cleaning. Allow all parts of the appliance to cool
down completely.
Clean all accessories after each use.
Never immerse the Coeemaker in water or other liquids. The housing and other external
components may be cleaned with a soapy, damp, nonabrasive cloth.
The drip tray, drip tray plate and filter basket are dishwasher safe. Do not clean drip tray with cleansers, steel wool pads or
other abrasive materials.
Cleaning the exit needle and piercing needle
01. Cleaning the exit needle– This needle is located on the inside bottom of the
capsule holder assembly. Should a clog arise because of coee grounds, it
can be cleaned using a paper clip or similar needle. Remove capsule holder
from unit, then insert the paper clip into the exit needle to loosen the clog
and push it out.drip tray with cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive
materials.
02. Cleaning the piercing needle – The piercing needle is located on the inside of
the brewing chamber. Should a clog arise because of coee grounds, it can be
cleaned using a paper clip or similar needle. Insert paper clip to loosen the
clog and push it out.
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Cleaning the water reservoir
It is normal over time for discoloration, spotting or staining to appear in the water reservoir. Results will vary depending
on the mineral content of the water used, but will not aect the operation of the brewer. However, be sure to clean the
water reservoir regularly to minimize buildup.
Descaling Your 2 IN 1 COFFEEMAKER
Mineral content in water varies from place to place. Depending on the mineral content of the water in your area, calcium
deposits or scale may build up in your Coeemaker. Though scale is nontoxic, it can hinder Coeemaker performance.
Descaling your Coeemaker will help maintain the heating element and other parts that come in contact with water.
For optimal performance, descale your Coeemaker every 3 to 6 months. It is possible for calcium deposits to build up
faster, making it necessary to descale more often.
It is recommend to use 1/3 vinegar and 2/3 water together to descaling your coeemaker by running the brew cycle 1-3
times. Then use fresh water in place of vinegar.
Other maintenance
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
No water comes out from the
Nozzle.
Capsule not suitable.
Upper/bottom of the capsule not
pierced by the needle. Switch the appliance o and carefully replace the capsule into the holder, press
with enough force to feel the needle pierce
the capsule. Ensure that the lid is closed
all the way when the capsule is installed.
The needle(s) may be plugged
with debris. A toothpick or fine pipe cleaner with fresh water.
Empty water reservoir. Refill the water reservoir with fresh water.
Replace with a suitable capsule.
Nozzle blocked.
Ground coee too fine. Clean the Ground Coee Filter and refill
with coarse ground coee.
Excessive lime scale buildup. Clean and descale the appliance.
Check the Nozzle for blockages.
Malfuctioning appliance.
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and
contact qualified person to check and repair
the appliance.
Switch the appliance on by pressing
CAPSULE button or GROUND button.
Appliance not switched on.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The appliance is not working.
The appliance not plugged in.
Wall outlet not energized.
Check fuses and circut breaker.
Insert the plug into the wall outlet.
Repeat settings selection.
No action for 30 seconds after
volume selection.
Brewing process does not start.
Water reservoir is empty. Refill the water reservoir with fresh water.

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Upper/bottom of the capsule not
pierced by the needle. Switch the appliance o and carefully replace the capsule.
Capsule is not suitable. Replace with a suitable capsule.
The appliance is leaking during
brewing cycle. Ground coee is too fine. Clean the Ground Coee Holder and refill
with coarse ground coee.
Too much ground coee inside
the Ground Coee Holder. Remove some ground coee from the Ground Coee Holder.
Ensure its lid is properly closed.
Ground coee used more than
once.
The Ground Coee Holder/
Capsule Holder is Damaged. Replace with a suitable Ground Coee Holder/Capsule Holder.
Too much water used. Reduce the amount of water used on the
next brew.
Clean the ground coee holder and refill
with fresh ground coee.
Capsule used more than once. Discard of the old capsule and use a new
one.
Add more ground coee. Do not fill over the
MAX fill line on the round coee holder.
Not enough ground coee.
Brewing process stops before
completion.
Lid opened during brewing
process.
Not enough water according to
the pre-selected volume. Wait for the indicator lights to switch o, refill the water reservoir with fresh water
and restart operation.
Close the lid, wait for the indicator lights to
switch o and restart settings selection.
Coee flavor is too weak.

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