Sunbeam PC8100 User manual

SPECIALTY BREW DRIP FILTER COFFEE MACHINE
User Guide
PC8100

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Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 3
Product Notices 4
Get To Know Your Coffee Maker 5
Understand Your Control Panel 6
Extra Accessories Included 6
Getting Started 7
Setting The Clock 8
Advanced Water Filtration 8
How To Make Your First Coffee 9-10
Grab-a-cup auto pause 11
Descaling Cycle 12
Tips On How To Brew The Perfect Cup 12
Carafe Use And Care 12
Warranty 13
Contents
Important Instructions - Retain For Future Use

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Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
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. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not place or immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in
water or other liquid.
4. 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
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should
not play with the appliance.
6. Children should not perform cleaning and user maintenance without supervision.
7. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
8. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
Even after use, the heating element surface is subject to residual heat.
9. 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 an Authorized Service Center for
examination, repair or adjustment. Do not attempt to replace or splice a damaged cord.
10. The use of an accessory not recommended by the appliance manufacturer for use with
this appliance may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
14. Do not place in a cabinet when in use.
15. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet (for appliances
with detachable cords). To disconnect, turn any control to the off position, then remove
plug from wall outlet.
16. Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use. Injury could occur
from misuse.
17. All lids should be closed during use.
18. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during or immediately after the brewing cycles.
Contents may be hot. Allow to cool before opening the lid.
19. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as;
staff kitchen areas in shops, office and other working environments; farm houses; by
clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type
environments.
For appliances with glass carafe:
16. The carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top.
17. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
18. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as rinsing, washing, filling, or immersing a hot
carafe with cold liquids.
19. Do not use a cracked or chipped carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle.
20. Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.

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Product Notices
1. Place the appliance on a hard, flat, level surface to avoid interruption of airflow
underneath the coffeemaker.
2. Discard the carafe immediately if it is ever boiled dry.
3. Protect the carafe from sharp blows, scratches or rough handling.
4. Keep the area above the appliance clear during use, as hot steam will escape the appliance.
5. To reduce the risk of fire, do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface
when the appliance is in operation.
DO NOT PLACE BASE IN DISHWASHER.
DO NOT IMMERSE BASE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
DO NOT BREW COFFEE WITHOUT PARTS FULLY ASSEMBLED.

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Get To Know Your Coffee Maker
1. Brew Basket Lid
2. Water Reservoir
3. Color Coded Water Window
4. Illuminated 4-Hour Freshness Indicator
5. Color Coded Measuring Scoop
6. Advanced Water Filtration Holder
7. Advanced Water Filtration Cartridge
8. Warming Plate
9. Color Coded Carafe (dishwasher safe)
10. Grab-A-Cup Auto Pause
11. Removable Filter Basket (dishwasher
safe)
12. Advanced Shower Head
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Understand Your Control Panel
A. Warming Plate ON Indicator
B. Set Brew Later Indicator
C. Brew Now Indicator
D. Brew Now Button
E. AM/PM Indicator
F. Clock Display
G. Clean Coffeemaker Indicator
H. Clean Button
I. Minute Button
J. Hour Button
K. Brew Later Button
L. Brew Later Indicator
Extra Accessories Included
Reusable
Coffee Filter
Advanced Water
Filtration Holder
Advanced Water
Filtration Cartridge
Sunbeam Scoop
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Getting Started
Unpack your Coffeemaker
1. Unpack your coffeemaker and remove plastic bags, cartons and any tape on the unit.
IMPORTANT: KEEP PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Clean Coffeemaker Before Use
Just follow these simple steps:
CAUTION: The electrical base, power cord, and plug are not dishwasher safe and should
not be immersed in water or other liquids.
NOTE: Advanced Water Filtration holder is dishwasher safe. Advanced Water Filtration
Cartidges are not, do not place them in the dishwasher.
1. Wash the carafe lid and the filter basket in a mixture of mild detergent and water. Rinse
each thoroughly.
2. Replace all the parts and close the lid. Then, run a brew cycle by adding only water to
the coffee maker. After adding water, press Brew Now.
3. When brewing is complete, turn your coffee maker off. Turn your coffee maker off by
pressing the Brew Now button again.
4. Discard the water in the carafe and rinse the carafe, carafe lid, and removable filter
basket.

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Setting The Clock
Advanced Water Filtration
ILLUMINATED 4-HOUR FRESHNESS INDICATOR
Plug in the coffeemaker and set the current time using the hour and minute buttons. 5
seconds of inactivity will set clock at time selected.
The improved 2-step advanced water filtration system reduces impurities like chlorine
and calcium to make coffee taste better.
1. Soak the advanced water filtration cartridge in cold water for 5 minutes.
2. Rinse the soaked cartridge for about 1 minute.
3. Open bottom hatch where the cartridge goes and insert a new Advanced Water Filtration
cartridge. (Figure 1)
4. Close the hatch and place system in designated slot in water reservoir.(Figure 2)
NOTE: When cleaning the coffeemaker, be sure to remove the Advanced Water Filtration
holder and cartridge.
NOTE: Replace filter cartridge frequently to ensure great tasting coffee. Contact
Sunbeam for replacement cartridges.
(Figure 1) (Figure 2)
The Illuminated 4-Hour Freshness Indicator feature
automatically lets you know how long your coffee has
been waiting for you. At the end of the brew cycle, the
feature will automatically be activated.
The indicator changes to show the time since brewing
began in 30 minute intervals, up to four minutes.
After 4 hours, the light will remain on for 10 minutes,
before the coffee maker automatically turns off.
To continue after 4 hours, press Brew Now and the timer will reset after it attempts to
brew coffee.

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How To Make Your First Coffee
Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart:
For best results, brew 4 or more cups of coffee.
12 cups = 1800ml 3 Sunbeam Scoops
10 cups = 1500ml 2.5 Sunbeam Scoops
8 cups = 1200ml 2 Sunbeam Scoops
6 cups = 900ml 1.5 Sunbeam Scoops
4 cups = 600ml 1 Sunbeam Scoops
1. Fill the carafe with fresh cold water to
the desired level. 1 Sunbeam “cup” is
equivalent to 150 ml. Pour into Water
Reservoir.
2. Insert and line the Removable Filter
Basket with a reusable coffee filter.
3. Referencing the chart to the left, use
Sunbeam Scoop to measure out the
equivalent amount of coffee grounds
into the filter.
4. You are ready to Brew Now!
NOTE: Some water will be absorbed
into the coffee grounds and water filter
during the brewing process.
5. After brew cycle is complete, the
coffeemaker will keep coffee warm for 4
hours before automatically shutting off.
6. Enjoy great tasting coffee every time!

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How To Make Your First Coffee (Con.)
BREW NOW BREW LATER
1. After filling the coffeemaker with water
and grounds, press the Brew Now
button to brew instantly.
2. Brew Now indicator will illuminate.
3. “Warmer On” will illuminate on the
display to indicate warming plate is on.
The warming plate will stay on for up to
4 hours. The coffeemaker will beep to
signal the end of the brew cycle.
NOTE: Push Brew Now button prior to 4
hours to turn the coffee maker off early.
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST SET THE CLOCK
BEFORE USING THIS FEATURE.
1. Press Brew Later. The display flashes
“12:00 AM”. To set desired brew time,
press the HOUR and MIN buttons. 5
Seconds of inactivity will set clock at
time selected.
2. The Brew Later indicator will light up,
showing that the coffee maker is pre-set
to brew at a later time.
If you change your mind and wish to turn
off the Brew Later feature, simply press
the Brew Later button again and it will
turn off. Once the Brew Later time is
set, the coffeemaker will automatically
remember it until you change it or
unplug the machine.
NOTE: As a reminder, if you want to
continue to use the Brew Later feature,
you will have to press Brew Later
each time. Your coffee maker will not
automatically start again the next day.

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Grab-a-cup auto pause
Non-drip valve allows you to interrupt the coffee cycle when you want to grab a cup.
NOTE: The non-drip valve is a convenient way to pour a cup of coffee mid cycle, however
it is ideal to wait until the end of the brewing cycle to ensure the optimum flavor from
your coffee.
While this temporarily stops the coffee from dripping into the carafe, it does not stop
the brewing process. After pouring a cup of coffee, the carafe should immediately be
returned to the hot plate for completion of the brewing cycle and to prevent the filter
basket from overflowing.
TO AVOID THE FILTER BASKET OVERFLOWING, THE CARAFE MUST FIT SECURELY INTO
THE COFFEE MAKER HOT PLATE, WITH THE LID ON AT ALL TIMES. IF NOT PROPERLY
POSITIONED ON THE HOT PLATE, HOT WATER OR HOT COFFEE MAY OVERFLOW.
DO NOT OPEN THE WATER TANK LID DURING THE BREWING CYCLE AS HOT STEAM
COULD CAUSE INJURY. IF WATER/COFFEE IS NOT DRIPPING FROM THE COFFEE
MAKER, IMMEDIATELY PRESS THE ON/OFF BUTTON, SWITCH OFF AT THE POWER
OUTLET, UNPLUG AND WAIT 10 MINUTES BEFORE OPENING THE WATER TANK LID
AND CHECKING THE FILTER BASKET.
THE COFFEE MAKER BECOMES HOT DURING THE BREWING CYCLE. PLEASE HANDLE
WITH EXTREME CARE.

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Tips On How To Brew The Perfect Cup
Descaling Cycle
Descaling your Sunbeam Specialty Brew Drip Filter coffee machine
Minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water will leave deposits in your coffeemaker and affect
its performance. It’s recommended that you regularly remove these deposits using vinegar.
1. IMPORTANT: Remove the advanced water filtration system from the coffeemaker.
2. Prepare 4 cups or 600ml of undiluted, white household vinegar. Pour the vinegar into the
water reservoir.
3. Place the empty reusable filter into the filter basket and close the coffeemaker’s lid.
4. Place the empty carafe back in the unit, centered on the warming plate.
5. Press the Clean button.
6. The coffeemaker will run a slow clean cycle and shut off.
7. Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the carafe thoroughly with clean water.
8. Fill the water reservoir with 12 cups of clean, fresh water.
9. Place the empty carafe back on the coffeemaker, centered on the warming plate.
10. Remove the reusable filter used during the cleaning cycle and rinse it thoroughly before
replacing it in the filter basket.
11. Press Brew Now and allow the full brew cycle to complete, rinsing the coffeemaker with
hot water.
12. Discard the water and rinse the carafe thoroughly with clean water.
13. Repeat steps 8 through 12 one more time, to ensure it is fully rinsed.
Your coffeemaker is now clean and ready to brew the delicious, hot coffee!
NOTE: It is recommended that you descale your coffeemaker every 30 days.
PAPER FILTERS: To achieve a smoother, less bitter cup of coffee, use a paper filter. It will be
most effective in trapping bitter sediments.
REUSABLE FILTERS: For a more robust and full taste, use a reusable filter. It will allow the
coffee’s full flavor to fill your cup. Reusable filters have tiny holes that allow rich coffee oils to
brew through.
Water
While it may not seem like an important ingredient, coffee is 98 percent water. The type of water
that you brew with greatly affects the final taste. Always use clean, fresh water that is filtered
and free of impurities – avoid soft water or well water. Please refer to the “Advanced Water
Filtration” section to learn more about how your coffeemaker reduces impurities in water.
Carafe Use And Care
Follow the instructions below to reduce or eliminate the chance of breaking the glass carafe:
• Discard the carafe immediately if it is ever cracked.
• Protect the carafe from sharp blows, scratches or rough handling. Do not use harsh
abrasive cleaners that may scratch the carafe. Scratches may cause the carafe to break.

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Warranty
Level 6, Building 5,
Central Park,
660–670 Great South Road
Greenlane, Auckland
New Zealand
Should you experience
any difficulties with
your product during the
warranty period,
please contact
Sunbeam Customer Care:
:

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Due to continued product improvements,
product illustrations and photographs in this User Guide
may differ slightly from the actual product.
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