Mr. Coffee TM1 Series - Manual (Page 5)

6. Put desired amount of tea bags or loose tea into the filter. (See Tea and
Coffee Measurement Chart listed previously). Sugar, lemon or other
flavorings can also be added at this time. For best results use 1 ounce or
2 Tbsp. of sugar. When using loose tea, add 2 ounces or 4 Tbsp. of sugar.
These amounts will completely dissolve in the pitcher during the brewing
cycle. If you should desire more sugar, add it directly into the pitcher after
brewing. It may be helpful when using loose tea. to use two filters.
Place one filter on the bottom of the steeping basket. Place desired
amount of loose tea (and sugar) into filter. Nest the second filter on top
of the loose tea (and sugar). Only 8-12 cup basket filters should be used.
Place steeping lid on top of steeping basket.
C aution : Do not operate the machine unless the pitcher and
steeping basket with lid on are pushed snug against the machine.
Otherwise, hot water and steam could escape.
7. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet and push the ON button to
begin the brewing cycle (See Figure D). The indicator light will illuminate
to let you know the machine is on. N
ote : If you wish to turn the machine off
during the brewing cycle, grasp the molded plug and unplug the power cord.
8. When the brewing cycle is completed, the unit will shut off automatically.
The indicator light will go out to let you know the brewing cycle is completed.
9. Slide the pitcher away from the machine (See Figure D).
C aution : Some residual steam may escape from the machine
when the cycle is complete. For your safety, please slide the pitcher
away from the machine before you continue.
10. When the tea has drained, remove the steeping basket and replace it
with the pitcher lid. You are now ready to serve refreshingly cold iced tea.
11. Discard the contents of the steeping basket. Rinse out the steeping basket
and lid with water after each use.
12. If you have left over tea, cover the pitcher with the pitcher lid
and store it in the refrigerator.
13. When the machine is not in use, the pitcher stores upside down
on the machine (See Figure E on Page 6).
To Brew Iced Coffee
Follow the instructions for iced tea using the suggested amount of coffee
in the chart listed on Page 7.
C aution : Decaffeinated coffee, particularly when used with chemically
softened water, can cause slower filtration.
Daily Care
To maintain the quality of all parts and minimize tea stains, we recommend
washing the pitcher, pitcher lid. steeping basket and lid with warm water
and a mild detergent, regularly. T
hese I tems A re NOT D ishwasher S afe .
Hard water can leave whitish mineral deposits inside the pitcher and steeping
basket. Tea and coffee discolor these deposits. To remove, fill the basket
and pitcher with warm white vinegar and let it soak for about 20 minutes.
Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaners. They will cause scratches which
can lead to breakage.
Deliming
This unit must be delimed when you begin to notice an increase in steaming
or if the pumping action stops before all the water has been pumped out of
the machine.
The frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of water used.
Listed below are the suggested cleaning intervals.
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SUGGESTED Type of Water Cleaning Frequency
CLEANING Soft Water Every 80 Brew Cycles
INTERVAL Hard Water Every 40 Brew Cycles
This iced tea maker may be delimed using vinegar or MR. COFFEE®
C
leaner , which works better than vinegar and has no unpleasant odor.
Please refer to Pages 5 and 6 for Diagram of Parts and Instructional Illustrations.
MR. COFFEE® C leaner may be purchased at your local retailer or by
writing or calling the Consumer Service Department listed on Page 11.
Using MR. COFFEE® C leaner :
(Read caution statement on side panel of MR. COFFEE^ C leaner
box before use.)
1. Fill pitcher with warm water to the water level marked on the pitcher.
(36 ounces of warm water)
2. Empty contents of one packet of MR. COFFEE® C leaner into pitcher.
Mix thoroughly to dissolve cleaner. This will make a clear blue solution.
3. Pour entire contents of pitcher into the water reservoir of the iced tea maker.
4. Place one tray of ice cubes in the pitcher.
5. Place steeping basket, with lid, into the pitcher and slide the pitcher
under the machine. The pitcher must be placed snug against the
machine before operation.