Toastmaster TCM14B User manual

USE AND CARE GUIDE
Models TCM14B, TCM14BE
Questions
Call toll free 1-800-233-9054
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TCM14B, TCM14BE
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• Water Level Indicator.
• Power Light.
• Non-stick Warming Plate.
• Hidden Cord Storage.
Automatic Drip
Coffeemaker
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1.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
◆Read all instructions.
◆Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
◆To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plugs, or
appliance in water or other liquid.
◆Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
◆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.
◆Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug
or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in
any manner. Contact Consumer Service for examination,
repair or adjustment.
◆The use of an accessory not evaluated for use with this
appliance may cause injuries.
◆Do not use outdoors.
◆Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
◆Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
◆To disconnect, switch the Power Button to OFF, then remove
plug from wall outlet.
◆Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
◆Be certain Lids are securely in place before operating
appliance.
◆Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing
cycles.
◆The Carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must
never be used on a range top.
◆Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
◆Do not use a cracked Carafe or a Carafe having a loose or
weakened handle.
◆Do not clean Carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive material.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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2. TCM14B/BE Use and Care Guide
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam
during use. Use proper precautions to prevent the risk of burns,
fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.
◆All users of this appliance must read and understand this
Use and Care Guide before operating or cleaning this
appliance.
◆The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V
AC electrical outlet only.
◆Use water only in this appliance! Do not put any other
liquids or food products in this appliance. Do not mix or add
anything to the water placed in this appliance, except as
instructed in the User Maintenance Instructions to clean the
appliance.
◆DO NOT attempt to move an appliance containing hot
liquids. Allow appliance to cool completely before moving.
◆Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other
objects during operation. Do not place any objects on top of
appliance while it is operating. Place the appliance on a
surface that is resistant to heat.
◆If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, switch the
Power Button to OFF, then immediately unplug the cord. Do
not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
◆If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in
water or any other liquid, unplug it immediately. Do not
reach into water! Do not use this appliance after it has fallen
into or has become immersed in water. Contact Consumer
Service for examination and repair.
◆Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
◆The appliance must be left to cool down sufficiently before
adding more water to avoid spattering.
◆Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance. Warm water
or other liquids, except as listed in cleaning section, may
cause damage to the appliance.
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◆DO NOT put Carafe into a microwave.
◆DO NOT leave empty Carafe on Warming Plate when
appliance is turned ON, as the Carafe may crack or become
otherwise damaged.
CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Pause and Pour
(drip-stop) feature, replace Carafe within 1 minute of
removing during brewing process.
ELECTRIC/CORD/PLASTICIZER
INFORMATION
Polarized Plug
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
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
Short Power Supply Cord
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord. Do not use an extension cord with this product.
Electric Power
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
Plasticizer Warning
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the
finish of the countertop or tabletop or other furniture, place
NON-PLASTIC coasters or placemats between the appliance and
the finish of the countertop or tabletop.
Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent
blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
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Product Diagram
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
A. Water Reservoir &
Filter Cover
B. Permanent Filter
(P/N 31219)
C. Removable Filter Basket
(P/N 31221)
D. Water Reservoir
E. Water Window
F. Glass Carafe Lid
(P/N 31222)
G. Glass Carafe w/Lid
(P/N 31223)
H. Power Light On/Power
Select Button
I. Warming Plate
J. Brew Strength
Control Dial (Figure 1) Figure 1
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Operating Instructions
Before First Use
CAUTION: To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse
the Coffeemaker or allow AC cord to come into contact with
water or other liquids.
1. Remove all packing material from the inside and outside of
the Coffeemaker.
2. Before preparing coffee in your new Coffeemaker,
thoroughly clean the Glass Carafe, Carafe Lid, Permanent
Filter and Removable Filter Basket in hot, sudsy water. Rinse
and dry.
3. Replace disassembled parts.
4. Clean the inside of the Coffeemaker by brewing two full
carafes of tap water (see “Brewing Coffee Instructions” on
page 6). Do not use coffee for this initial cleaning.
NOTE: at the end of first cycle, turn Coffeemaker off and
wait ten minutes. Turn unit on and brew second carafe of
fresh water.
Coffee Filters
Cone-shaped paper filters are available locally at grocery stores
and where Coffeemakers are sold. Standard #4 filters should be
used. The use of basket-style paper filters is not recommended,
since they do not conform to the shape of the Filter Basket and
may cause coffee to back up and spill over during brewing.
Hints For Great Tasting Coffee
◆A clean Coffeemaker is essential for making great tasting
coffee. Regular cleaning, as specified in “User Maintenance
Instructions” on page 11 is highly recommended.
◆Always use fresh, cold water in your Coffeemaker.
◆Finer grinds, such as drip and ADC coffee, promote fuller
extraction and provide rich, full-bodied coffee. Regular
grind will require slightly more coffee per cup to provide the
strength of a finer grind.
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◆Store coffee in a cool, dry place. Once coffee has been
opened, keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator to maintain
freshness.
◆For optimum coffee, buy whole beans and grind them finely
just before brewing.
◆Do not re-use coffee grounds since this will greatly impair
coffee flavor.
◆Reheating coffee is not recommended. Coffee is at its peak
flavor immediately after brewing.
◆Small oil droplets on the surface of brewed, black coffee is
due to the extraction of oil from the coffee grounds. Oiliness
may occur more frequently if heavily roasted coffees are
used. Overextraction may also cause oiliness, indicating a
need to clean your Coffeemaker.
Brewing Coffee Instructions
1. Be sure Power Select Button is in the OFF (O) position.
2. Plug Coffeemaker into any 120 Volt, AC electrical outlet.
3. Fill Glass Carafe with cold tap water to the correct line
indicating the desired number of cups. Markings on the
Glass Carafe indicate level of water required to brew desired
number of cups. No less than two cups is recommended.
4. Lift the Water Reservoir & Filter Cover and carefully pour
into Water Reservoir. Close Cover.
NOTE: The amount of brewed coffee will always be less than
the amount of water placed into Coffeemaker, since about
10% is absorbed by coffee grounds and filter.
5. Place a #4 paper cone-shaped filter or Permanent Filter in
the Removable Filter Basket.
6. Measure one level tablespoon of
drip or regular grind coffee for
each cup of coffee desired. You
may choose to brew your coffee
with a stronger brew strength. To
do so, adjust the Brew Strength
Control Dial located on the top
of the unit. The illustration
indicates a stronger or lighter
brew strength. (See Figure 2) Figure 2
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NOTE: To further brew a stronger or milder coffee, adjust
amount of coffee to suit your taste.
6. Return Removable Filter Basket to original position and
close Water Reservoir & Filter Cover.
7. Place Glass Carafe on Warming Plate.
8. Switch Power Select Button to ON. (–) (For model
TCM14BE with electronic timer and automatic shut-off, see
Special Instructions on page 9). The Power Light will
indicate unit is in operation.
9. If you wish to serve a cup of coffee before brew cycle is
completed, simply remove Glass Carafe from Warming Plate.
Dripping will automatically cease. Return Glass Carafe to
position on Warming Plate within 1 minute; dripping will
resume.
NOTE: Make sure that the Glass Carafe is replaced under
the Filter Basket within one minute to prevent overflow.
10. Upon completion of the brew cycle, wait about one minute
until the brew dripping from the Filter Holder into the Glass
Carafe has stopped. Carafe Lid should be kept in place to
facilitate safe serving and help keep coffee at proper serving
temperature.
11. To keep coffee hot, return Glass Carafe to the Warming Plate
after serving. The Warming Plate will automatically cycle to
maintain ideal serving temperature as long as the
Coffeemaker is on.
12. Switch Coffeemaker to OFF (O) when Glass Carafe is empty
or when unit is not in use. (Model TCM14BE has automatic
shut-off and will automatically shut off after two hours from
start of brew cycle).
13. To brew another Glass Carafe of coffee, turn unit off and
wait 10 minutes to allow heating element to cool.
Important: If unit is not allowed to cool before immediate
repeated use, water placed in Water Chamber may become
overheated and a spray of steam could be released from
opening, creating a risk of burns.
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8. TCM14B/BE Use and Care Guide
Pause And Pour Feature
1. After approximately 2 cups of coffee have been brewed, the
Glass Carafe may be slowly removed and the coffee will stop
dripping.
2. The flow valve is located on the bottom of the Removable
Filter Basket and is activated when the Glass Carafe is
removed. The design makes it possible for you to remove the
Glass Carafe and pour a cup of coffee before the entire pot is
brewed.
3. When using this feature, make sure that the Glass Carafe is
replaced under the Filter Holder within 1 minute to prevent
overflow.
Brewing A Second Pot Of Coffee
As mentioned above, it is recommended that the Coffeemaker
should be in OFF (O)position for 10 minutes between cycles, in
order to allow unit to cool. While unit is in OFF (O)position,
rinse Permanent Filter or dispose of used coffee filter, and rinse
Glass Carafe and Removable Filter Basket in water.
If necessary, place a fresh filter in Removable Filter Basket.
Repeat brewing procedure.
1. To brew a second pot of coffee, turn the Coffeemaker off
and allow it to cool. Empty used coffee grounds and repeat
steps for brewing coffee.
CAUTION: Failure to allow Coffeemaker to cool may cause
water to overheat and spray hot steam. The hot steam can
cause severe burns.
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9.
Special Instructions For Model
TCM14BE With Electronic Timer
And Auto-Off
Setting The Digital Display/Timer
Control Panel
1. Digital Display: Clock with AM/PM Indicator Program.
2. AUTO Button: Allows you to program the Timer for AUTO
BREW so that your brewing will begin at the selected time.
Press to change AUTO BREW time.
3. AUTO Light: Illuminates when AUTO BREW has been set,
and the Coffeemaker is ready to begin brewing at the
preprogrammed time.
4. HOUR Button: Advances the HOUR: use to adjust time in
hours for Clock Display and AUTO BREW programming.
5. MIN. Button: Advances the MINUTES: Use to adjust time in
minutes for Clock Display and AUTO BREW programming.
6. Power Light: Illuminates when the Coffeemaker is in
operation.
7. Power Select Button (I/O): Press once (the Power Light will
illuminate) to begin brewing coffee immediately. Pressing
the button again will turn the Coffeemaker OFF.
8. Program Button: Allows you to set the delayed brewing time
and time of day.
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2.
3.
4.
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6.
7.
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10. TCM14B/BE Use and Care Guide
Setting The Clock With AM/PM Indicator
1. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The Display will flash
until time of the day is set.
NOTE: A power failure will also cause the Display to flash
and it will be necessary to reset the clock.
2. To set the clock, press the PROGRAM Button until “Set
Time” appears in upper left corner. Press the HOUR button
to set correct Hour, noting AM/PM. Press the MIN Button to
set correct minutes.
Setting The Timer
1. Press the PROGRAM Button twice and display will show “Set
Timer” in upper right corner of the Digital Display. Press and
hold the HOUR Button until the correct hour is displayed
for the brew time you would like to set, noting that PM is
indicated on the left corner of the display. Indicator Display
will go off in 5 seconds.
2. Press the MIN Button until the correct minute is displayed
for the brew time you would like to set.
3. After the brew time is set, press AUTO Button once. The
AUTO light will illuminate indicating that your Coffeemaker
is ready to begin brewing at the pre-programmed time.
Indicator Display will go off in 5 seconds.
To Start Brewing Coffee Immediately
Press the Power Select Button. The Power Light will illuminate
as the Coffeemaker begins brewing the coffee.
To Start Brewing Coffee At The
Preprogrammed Time
At the preprogrammed time, the Coffemaker will turn itself on
automatically. The Power Light will turn on as the Coffeemaker
begins brewing and coffee will begin flowing into the Glass
Carafe.
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11.
User Maintenance Instructions
Care And Cleaning
Always make sure Coffeemaker is unplugged and in the OFF
position and Warming Plate is cool before attempting to clean.
After daily use, the Filter Basket and Glass Carafe should be
washed in hot, sudsy water. Wipe exterior with a damp cloth to
remove superficial stains. For stubborn stains, use a nylon or
plastic pad with a non-abrasive cleanser. Do not use metal
scouring pads or abrasive cleansers.
Descaling
Special cleaning of your Coffeemaker is recommended at least
once a month, depending on frequency of use and quality of
water used in the unit. If water in your area is especially hard,
the following cleaning procedure should be performed every
two weeks, since minerals in water can detract from the flavor of
the coffee and possibly lengthen brew time.
1. Fill Glass Carafe with one part white vinegar to three parts
cold water. Pour water and vinegar solution into the Water
Reservoir.
2. Place a paper filter or Permanent Filter in the Removable
Filter Basket and return to original position. Place Glass
Carafe on Warming Plate. Switch Power Select Button to ON.
During cleaning, more steam will occur than during normal
brewing.
3. KEEP THE COFFEEMAKER ON UNTIL GLASS CARAFE IS
HALF FULL. Switch Power Select Button to OFF. When
liquid stops dripping from Filter Holder into the Glass
Carafe, remove Glass Carafe and allow liquid to cool in the
Glass Carafe for 10 minutes. When cooled, pour liquid back
into the Water Reservoir.
4. Return Glass Carafe to Warming Plate.
5. Switch Power Select Button to ON. Repeat procedure,
allowing all the cleaning solution to empty into the Glass
Carafe. After dripping has stopped, discard contents of Glass
Carafe.
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6. After allowing Coffeemaker to cool for 10 minutes, rinse it
out by brewing a Glass Carafe full of cold water.
7. At end of brew cycle, switch Power Select Button to OFF.
Discard water in the Glass Carafe. Wash Glass Carafe and
Filter Basket in hot sudsy water. Dry parts.
8. When Coffeemaker has cooled, wipe exterior with a dry
cloth.
Glass Carafe Safety Precautions
1. Do not use a cracked Glass Carafe having a loose or
weakened handle.
2. This Glass Carafe is designed to be used only on the
Warming Plate of your coffeemaker. Do not use on a
conventional oven.
3. To avoid breakage, handle carafe with care. Avoid impact.
Glass will break as a result of impact. Use care when filling
with water to avoid hitting faucet.
4. Do not place hot carafe on cool or wet surface. Allow to cool
before washing or adding liquids.
5. Do not set empty carafe on a hot heating surface. Do not
clean with steel wool pads, abrasive cleanser, or any other
materials that may scratch.
6. Do not bump, scratch, or boil dry.
7. Discard carafe if it is cracked, scratched, or heated while
empty for an extended period of time.
Cord Storage
Unplug appliance and allow to cool. There is convenient cord
storage area at the back of the machine. Simply feed the Cord
inside the Storage area and store in its box or in a clean, dry
place.
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13.
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Coverage: This product is warranted to be free from defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original
purchase date. This product warranty is extended only to the original
consumer purchaser of the product and is not transferable. For a period of
one (1) year from the date of original purchase of the product, our Repair
Center will, at its option, either (1) repair the product or (2) replace the
product with a reconditioned comparable model. These remedies are the
purchaser’s exclusive remedies under this warranty.
Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service, you must call our warranty
service number at 1-800-233-9054 for return instructions on how to deliver
the product, in either the original packaging or packaging affording an equal
degree of protection to the Repair Center specified below. You must enclose
a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase to demonstrate
eligibility for warranty coverage.
To return appliance, ship to: To contact us, please write to, call, or email:
Attn: Repair Center Consumer Relations Department
708 South Missouri Street P.O. Box 7366
Macon, MO 63552 USA Columbia, MO 65205-7366 USA
1-800-233-9054
E-mail: [e-mail]
What Is Not Covered: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from
misuse, accident, commercial use, improper service or any other damage
caused by anything other than defects in material or workmanship during
ordinary consumer use. This warranty is invalid if the serial number has
been altered or removed from the product. This warranty is valid only in the
United States and Canada.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If any parts are missing or defective,
DO NOT return this product.
Please call our Customer Service Department for assistance.
800-233-9054 Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
Thank You
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LIMITATION ON DAMAGES:THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ON THIS PRODUCT.
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND
CONDITIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ON THIS PRODUCT ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights under
the laws of your jurisdiction.
For more information on our products, visit our website:
www.maxim-toastmaster.com.
©2005 Salton, Inc. P/N 61759
All Rights Reserved Printed in China
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USE AND CARE GUIDE
Models TCM14B, TCM14BE
Questions
Call toll free 1-800-233-9054
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. CST
www.maxim-toastmaster.com
TCM14B, TCM14BE
?
• Water Level Indicator.
• Power Light.
• Non-stick Warming Plate.
• Hidden Cord Storage.
Automatic Drip
Coffeemaker
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