12 Cup
PROGRAMMABLE COFFEE MAKER
Models ME12DSB, ME12DSBCAN
ADDITIONAL
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use.
Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or
other injury to persons or damage to property.
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand these Use & Care
instructions before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet
only.
3. Use water only in this appliance! Do not put any other liquids or food prod-
ucts in this appliance. Do not mix or add anything to the water placed in this
appliance, except as instructed in the USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUC-
TIONS to clean the appliance.
4. DO NOT attempt to move an appliance containing hot liquids. Allow appli-
ance to cool completely before moving.
5. 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.
6. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, press the ON/OFF Button
to turn the unit OFF, then immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt
to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
7. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water or any other
liquid, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water! Do not use this
appliance after it has fallen into or has become immersed in water. Contact
Consumer Service for examination and repair.
8. DO NOT leave this appliance unattended during use.
9. The appliance must be left to cool down sufficiently before adding more
water to avoid splattering.
10. Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance. Warm water or other liquids,
except as listed in the cleaning section, may cause damage to the appliance.
11. DO NOT put Carafe into a microwave.
12. DO NOT leave empty Carafe on Warming Plate when appliance is turned
ON, as the Carafe may crack or become otherwise damaged.
13. DO NOT lift Hinged Filter Lid until brewing is complete, and all parts have
cooled.
CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Auto Pause and Pour, replace
Carafe within 1 minute of removing during brewing process.
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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 Cord Instructions
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.
Plasticizer Warning
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of the
counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters
or place mats between the appliance and the finish of the counter top or
table top.
Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken. Permanent blemishes
may occur or stains can appear.
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.
Coffee Yield
12 Cup Coffee Maker: 12 (5-oz.) cups
NOTE: A 5-oz. cup is the American industry standard and is used by
most Coffee Maker manufacturers. To fill your favorite mug, fill Coffee
Maker reservoir with enough water for 2 cups (10 ounces).
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 PER-
SONNEL ONLY.
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Getting To Know Your
12 Cup Coffee Maker
Product may vary slightly from illustrations.
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6. Lid
7. Digital Display
1. Carafe P/N 31148B
2. Carafe Lid P/N 31147B
8. Water Level Indicator
9. Control Panel
3. Auto Pause & Pour Feature
4. Handles
10. Warming Plate
5. Removable Filter Holder P/N 31146B
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Control Panel
Power Select ON/OFF Button Press this Button to turn the unit
ON to start the brewing process. You can also turn the unit OFF
by pressing this Button when the brewing cycle is complete. The
Red ON Light, above the ON/OFF Button, will illuminate when
the Coffee Maker is ON. The Green AUTO Light, above the Drip
Button, will illuminate when the Coffee Maker has been pro-
grammed.
HR Button Use this Button to display the correct hour when set-
ting the time.
MIN Button Use this Button to display the correct minute when
setting the time.
PROGRAM Button Use this Button to program your Coffee
Maker to start brewing at a specified time.
Brew Strength Button Use this Button to select a stronger
strength of brew. To ensure optimum flavor, the Brewing Strength
Selector regulates the brewing process based upon the amount
of coffee being prepared. When preparing 4 cups or less, press
this Button. A cup will appear in the Display. This will slow down
the flow of water into the Filter Holder to provide a rich coffee fla-
vor by promoting a better saturation of grounds for smaller quan-
tities. When preparing 5 or more cups, reset the selector. The
cup will disappear from the window. This will prepare a full pot of
coffee at the normal rate, allowing ample time for the grounds to
be saturated, without imparting a bitter taste.
Drip Button This Button is used to initiate the programmed pre-
set brew time. You may also cancel the pre-set brew time by
pressing this Button as well.
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Before Brewing for the First Time
CAUTION: To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the
Coffee Maker or allow AC cord to come into contact with water or
other liquids.
1. After carefully unpacking from carton, the inside of your Coffee
Maker and Glass Carafe must be cleaned. Remove any labels from
the outer surfaces.
2. Brew 12 (5-oz.) cups of fresh water only. Follow the OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS, but do not add coffee grounds or paper filter to the
Removable Filter Holder.
NOTE: The Removable Filter Holder must be placed
into the Coffee Maker with the 2 handles, locat-
ed on the sides of the Filter Holder, aligning with
the 2 notches on the inside of the unit. Press
the Filter Holder down until it clicks into place.
3. When all the water has brewed into the Carafe,
press the ON/OFF Button so the unit is turned OFF.
4. Allow the Coffee Maker to cool for 15 minutes, discard the water
from the Carafe, then repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. After the second pot of water has cooled, discard the water and
thoroughly wash the Removable Filter Holder, Glass Carafe and
Carafe Lid in warm, soapy water. Dry all parts thoroughly.
Coffee Filters
Cone-shaped paper filters are available locally at grocery stores and
where coffee makers are sold.
We recommend using Melitta #4 cone-shaped filters.
The use of basket-style paper filters is not recommended, since they do
not conform to the shape of the Removable Filter Holder and may cause
coffee to back up and spill over during brewing.
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Setting the Clock
1. To set the clock, press the HR Button until the hour has been
reached. Make sure the proper AM/PM indicator is shown on the left
side of the Digital Display.
2. Press the MIN Button until the minutes have been reached. You may
press and hold the HR or MIN Buttons to display the correct time
more rapidly.
NOTE: Unplugging the unit will reset the clock to 12:00.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Brewing Coffee - Immediate Start
1. Plug the appliance into a standard 120V AC electrical outlet.
2. Open the Lid by using the lip located on top of the Coffee Maker.
3. Insert a #4 paper coffee filter inside the Removable Filter Holder.
We recommend using Melitta #4 cone-shaped filters.
4. Place coffee grounds in the filter, using one level tablespoon of drip
grind coffee for each cup of brewed coffee.
5. Fill the Carafe with cold water and pour it into the Water Chamber.
Fill to the desired level using the Water Level Indicator Window to
measure. For the best tasting brewed coffee, is recommended that
no less than 2 cups of coffee be brewed at a time. Place the Carafe
on the Warming Plate.
NOTE: Brewing less than 2 cups is not recommended.
6. Close the Lid.
7. You may choose to brew your coffee at a stronger brew strength. To
do so, press the Brew Strength Button. A filled coffee cup icon will
appear in the Display indicating a stronger brew strength.
8. Press the Power Select ON/OFF Button. The Red ON Light will illu-
minate and the word “ON” will appear in the upper right hand corner,
indicating that the brewing cycle has begun. Hot water will be dis-
pensed gently and evenly through the coffee grounds.
9. To pour a cup of coffee before the brew cycle is complete, simply
remove the Carafe from the Warming Plate and pour. Brewing will
continue but dripping will automatically pause. Return the Carafe to
the Warming Plate within 1 minute; dripping will resume.
CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Pause & Pour (drip-stop)
feature, replace Carafe within 1 minute of removing during
brewing process.
10. When brewing is completed, the Coffee Maker switches to a Keep
Warm mode which will hold coffee at the proper serving tempera-
ture. To keep the coffee hot, place the Carafe back on the Warming
Plate when not serving.
11. Press the ON/OFF Button again to turn the unit OFF when not in
use. When the brewing cycle is over, the Coffee Maker will
automatically shut off after two hours.
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12. To brew another Carafe of coffee, turn unit OFF and wait 10 minutes
to allow heating element to cool.
WARNING: Warming Plate is hot! Do not touch bottom of Carafe or
Warming Plate during or after brewing.
NOTE: The amount of coffee in the Carafe may be slightly less than the
amount of water placed in the Water Chamber, since some of the water is
absorbed by the coffee grounds.
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Brewing Coffee - Programming Delay Timer
1. Follow steps 1 – 6 in Brewing Coffee – Immediate Start.
2. Be sure clock is set to the current time (see setting the clock instruc-
tions on Page 6).
3. Press the PROG Button once, the Digital Display will flash Program.
4. Press the HR and MIN Buttons until the desired brew time is
reached. Make sure the proper AM/PM appears on the left side of
the Digital Display.
5. Press the Drip Button. The Green AUTO Light will illuminate indicat-
ing that the Coffee Maker is now waiting for the preset brew time to
be reached before it begins the brewing cycle. To cancel the Auto
Brew, press the Drip Button and the green light will shut off.
6. If you want to brew at a stronger strength, press the Brew Strength
Button. A filled coffee cup icon will appear in the Display.
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Auto Shut-Off
As an added convenience, your Coffee Maker has been designed with
an Auto Shut-Off feature. When the brewing cycle is complete, the Coffee
Maker will automatically shut-off after 2 hours.
Auto Pause and Pour Feature
The Auto Pause and Pour feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee
before brewing is complete. Simply remove the Carafe from the Warming
Plate. Always keep the Lid on the Carafe down when pouring the coffee.
IMPORTANT: When using the Auto Pause & Pour Feature while the
Coffee maker is still brewing, the Carafe with Lid must be replaced on the
Warming Plate, under the Filter Holder Cavity within 1 minute to prevent
the Filter Holder from overflowing.
Replacing the Carafe will restart the brewing process.
Brew Strength Feature
Use the Brew Strength feature to control the desired strength of your cof-
fee. This feature regulates the flow of water to either slow down or speed
up the brewing process depending on the strength you desire.
To Brew a Second Pot of Coffee
To brew a second pot of coffee, turn the appliance OFF for 10 minutes
and allow it to cool. Empty used coffee grounds and repeat steps for
brewing.
CAUTION: Failure to allow appliance to cool completely may cause
water to overheat and spray hot steam. The hot steam can cause
severe burns.
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Hints For Best Results
• We recommend using coffee which has been ground specifically
for automatic drip coffee makers. This type of coffee is prepared
specifically for your Coffee Maker’s brewing system and promotes
fuller extraction to provide rich, full-bodied coffee.
• Use only cone-shaped filters with this Coffee Maker. Cone-shaped
paper filters are available locally at grocery stores. Use standard, #4
filters. Do not use basket-style paper filters.
We recommend using Melitta #4 cone-shaped filters.
• A clean Coffee Maker is essential for making great tasting coffee.
Regular cleaning, as specified in the USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS, is highly recommended.
• Always use fresh, cold water in your Coffee Maker.
• 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.
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User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user
serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing that
requires disassembly must be performed by a qualified appliance repair
technician.
Cleaning Instructions
NOTE: Do not place anything other than water or the vinegar cleaning
solution specified in this manual into the Water Chamber.
1. To clean your Coffee Maker after brewing, be sure the Coffee Maker
is turned OFF, unplugged and is cool. Discard the paper filter.
2. Wipe the outside of your Coffee Maker and the Warming Plate with a
soft, damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring
pads.
3. Hand wash Removable Filter Holder in warm, sudsy water. DO NOT
PLACE IN DISHWASHER.
4. The Glass Carafe and Lid may be washed in warm, soapy water.
DO NOT PLACE IN DISHWASHER.
WARNING: Never immerse the Coffee Maker body in water or other
liquid.
WARNING: Rinse Water Chamber with cold water periodically.
NEVER use a cloth to clean or dry the Water Chamber as the cloth
will leave a lint residue and may clog and cause damage to your
Coffee Maker.
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Mineral Deposits / Decalcifying
Your Coffee Maker must be cleaned when you begin to notice excessive
steaming or the brewing time increases considerably. This condition is
caused by a buildup of lime and mineral deposits from your water. If the
pumping action stops before all the water has been pumped out of the
machine, then the appliance requires decalcification.
The frequency of decalcification depends on the hardness of water used.
It is suggested that this unit be descaled according to the following
intervals:
• Soft water: every 80 brewing cycles
• Hard water: every 40 brewing cycles
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How To Decalcify Your Coffee Maker
1. Place a #4 cone-shaped paper filter into the Removable Filter
Holder. Make sure the Removable Filter Holder fits securely into the
unit.
2. Fill Carafe with a solution of 2 tablespoons white vinegar to one liter
of cold water. Pour the water and vinegar solution into the Water
Chamber.
3. Place the empty Carafe on the Warming Plate. Plug the Coffee
Maker into an outlet and press the ON/OFF Button to turn the Coffee
Maker ON.
4. Keep the Coffee Maker ON until the Carafe is half full. Press the
ON/OFF Button to turn the Coffee Maker OFF and let cool for 1/2
hour.
5. After 1/2 hour, pour the water and vinegar solution back into the
Coffee Maker.
6. Place the empty Carafe on the Warming Plate. Press the ON/OFF
Button to turn the the Coffee Maker ON and let all the water and
vinegar solution flow through.
7. Discard the solution and the paper filter.
8. After allowing the Coffee Maker to cool for 15 minutes, flush out all
the traces of vinegar by pouring a Carafe full of cold water into the
Water Chamber. Make sure to insert a fresh filter into the Filter
Holder before brewing and place the empty Carafe on the Warming
Plate. Press the ON/OFF Button to turn the Coffee Maker ON and
allow it to cycle through.
9. At the end of the brew cycle, press the ON/OFF Button to turn the
Coffee Maker OFF. Discard water in the Carafe. Repeat steps 8 - 9.
Unplug the Coffee Maker when finished.
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NOTES
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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 prod-
uct, 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 num-
ber 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 the appliance, ship to:
To contact us, please write to, call, or email:
ATTN: Repair Center
Consumer Relations Department
708 South Missouri Street
Macon, MO 63552 USA
PO Box 7366
Columbia, MO 65205-7366 USA
Phone: 1-800-233-9054
Email: [email protected]
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 war-
ranty 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.
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDEN-
TAL 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 MER-
CHANTABILITY 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 limi-
tations 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.
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2007 All rights reserved.
Made in China
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