Toastmaster MECM12WHTCAN - Manual (Page 8)

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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. Refer it to a qualified
appliance repair technician if servicing is needed.
WARNING: Unplug from wall outlet before cleaning.
Care And Cleaning Instructions
1. Before cleaning make sure the Power ON/OFF Switch is in
the OFF (0) position. Allow Coffeemaker to cool 10 minutes
before cleaning.
2. Open the Removable Filter Basket and remove the paper or
permanent filter, discard coffee grounds. Wash Carafe and
Removable Filter Basket in warm sudsy water. Wipe the outside
of the Coffeemaker and Warming Plate with a soft cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Swing the Removable Filter Basket back to the closed
position. Place the empty Carafe onto the Warming Plate.
3. Never use rough cloths or abrasives as they may damage the
finish of the Coffeemaker.
Care And Safety Instructions
For Your Carafe
• Do not heat when empty.
• Do not place Carafe on hot gas or electric burner.
• Do not place Carafe in a microwave or heated conventional oven.
• Do not clean Carafe with abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads,
or any other abrasive materials.
• Hand wash the Carafe and Lid in hot, sudsy water. Do not
place in dishwasher.
• Do not set hot Carafe on a wet or cold surface.
• Do not use if Carafe is chipped, cracked or damaged in
any manner.
• Avoid rough handling and sharp blows.
• Keep Lid on Carafe while serving and brewing.
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Before Using For The First Time
1. Remove all packing material from the inside and outside of the
Coffeemaker.
2. Wash the Carafe, Water Reservoir Cover, and Removable Filter
Basket in a mixture of mild detergent and water. Rinse each
thoroughly.
3. Fill the Carafe with fresh water to 12 cups. Lift the Water
Reservoir Cover and carefully pour water into Water Reservoir.
Close Water Reservoir Cover. Place the empty Carafe on the
Warming Plate.
4. Turn your Coffeemaker ON.
5. Brew 1 Carafe of plain water and discard after cycle is complete.
Your Coffeemaker is now ready to use.
Brewing Instructions
1. Be sure the Power ON/OFF Switch is in the OFF (0) position.
2. Plug Coffeemaker into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
3. Fill Carafe with cold water.
4. Lift the Water Reservoir Cover and carefully pour water into Water
Reservoir. Close Water Reservoir Cover.
5. Swing the Removable Filter Basket open and insert a paper filter
or permanent filter into the Removable Filter Basket. Using the
Coffee Measuring Spoon, add the desired amount of coffee and
shake slightly to level coffee.
6. Swing the Removable Filter Basket back and ensure the
Removable Filter Basket is in the closed position.
7. Place the empty Carafe onto the Warming Plate.
8. Press the Power ON/OFF Switch to the ON (-) position.
Auto Pause and Pour Feature
1. This Coffeemaker is designed to allow you to remove the Carafe
and pour a cup of coffee before the entire Carafe is brewed. After
approximately 2 cups of coffee have been brewed, the Carafe
may be removed slowly and the coffee will stop dripping.
2. The Pause and Pour Assembly is located on the bottom of
the Removable Filter Basket and is activated when the Carafe
is removed.
3. When using this feature, make sure that the Carafe is
replaced under the Removable Filter Basket within 1 minute
to prevent overflow.