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.
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. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Use and Care Guide before operating or cleaning this appliance.
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.
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Getting to Know Your Toastmaster 12-Cup Coffee Maker Your product may vary slightly from illustration. 1. Permanent Filter (P/N 31384) 2. Swing-Out Filter Holder (P/N 31385*) 3. Auto Pause and Pour (P/N 31386*) 4. Carafe Lid (P/N 31387*) 5. Carafe Handle 6.
Before You Use Your Coffee Maker Before preparing coffee in your new Coffee Maker, thoroughly clean the Carafe, Carafe Lid and Permanent Filter Basket in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry. Replace disassembled parts. Clean the inside of the Coffee Maker by brewing two full Carafes of tap water (see “Brewing Instructions”...
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Brewing Instructions (Cont.) Place the Permanent Filter in the Swing-Out Filter Holder. Measure one level tablespoon of drip or regular grind coffee for each cup of coffee desired. For stronger or milder coffee, adjust amount of coffee to suit your taste. Return Swing-Out Filter Holder to the closed position.
Hints for Great Tasting Coffee A clean Coffee Maker is essential for making great tasting coffee. Regular cleaning, as specified in “Care and Cleaning” section on pages 7 and 8 is highly recommended. Always use fresh, cold water in your Coffee Maker. Finer grinds, such as drip and ADC coffee, promote fuller extraction and provide rich, full-bodied coffee.
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Care and Cleaning (Cont.) Always make sure Coffee Maker is unplugged and Warming Plate is cool before attempting to clean. After daily use, the 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.
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Date code (stamped on bottom)________________________________ EVERYBODY EATS. It’s a fact of life. But sometimes preparing meals can become a chore. That’s why TOASTMASTER has been invited into millions of kitchens just like yours so we can HELP YOU MASTER your mixing, baking, grilling, toasting, brewing, heating and serving tasks WITH EASE AND STYLE.