Sunbeam PC8100 - Brew Drip Filter Coffee Machine Manual

Safety Precautions

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not place or immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should not play with the appliance.
6. Children should not perform cleaning and user maintenance without supervision.
7. 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.
8. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. Even after use, the heating element surface is subject to residual heat.
9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to an Authorized Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment. Do not attempt to replace or splice a damaged cord.
10. 
    The use of an accessory not recommended by the appliance manufacturer for use with this appliance may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
14. Do not place in a cabinet when in use.
15. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet (for appliances with detachable cords). To disconnect, turn any control to the off position, then remove plug from wall outlet.
16. Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use. Injury could occur from misuse.
17. All lids should be closed during use.
18. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during or immediately after the brewing cycles. Contents may be hot. Allow to cool before opening the lid.
19. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as; staff kitchen areas in shops, office and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.

For appliances with glass carafe:

16. The carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top.
17. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
18. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as rinsing, washing, filling, or immersing a hot carafe with cold liquids.
19. Do not use a cracked or chipped carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle.
20. Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.

Product Notices

1. Place the appliance on a hard, flat, level surface to avoid interruption of airflow underneath the coffeemaker.
2. Discard the carafe immediately if it is ever boiled dry.
3. Protect the carafe from sharp blows, scratches or rough handling.
4. Keep the area above the appliance clear during use, as hot steam will escape the appliance.
5. To reduce the risk of fire, do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.

DO NOT PLACE BASE IN DISHWASHER.
DO NOT IMMERSE BASE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
DO NOT BREW COFFEE WITHOUT PARTS FULLY ASSEMBLED.

Get To Know Your Device

1. Brew Basket Lid
2. Water Reservoir
3. Color Coded Water Window
4. Illuminated 4-Hour Freshness Indicator
5. Color Coded Measuring Scoop
6. Advanced Water Filtration Holder
7. Advanced Water Filtration Cartridge
8. Warming Plate
9. Color Coded Carafe (dishwasher safe)
10. Grab-A-Cup Auto Pause
11. Removable Filter Basket (dishwasher safe)
12. Advanced Shower Head

Understand Your Control Panel

1. Warming Plate ON Indicator
2. Set Brew Later Indicator
3. Brew Now Indicator
4. Brew Now Button
5. AM/PM Indicator
6. Clock Display
7. Clean Coffeemaker Indicator
8. Clean Button
9. Minute Button
10. Hour Button
11. Brew Later Button
12. Brew Later Indicator

Extra Accessories Included

Getting Started

Unpack your Coffeemaker

1. Unpack your coffeemaker and remove plastic bags, cartons and any tape on the unit.
   
   KEEP PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Clean Coffeemaker Before Use
Just follow these simple steps:

1. Wash the carafe lid and the filter basket in a mixture of mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly.
2. Replace all the parts and close the lid. Then, run a brew cycle by adding only water to the coffee maker. After adding water, press Brew Now.
3. When brewing is complete, turn your coffee maker off. Turn your coffee maker off by pressing the Brew Now button again.
4. Discard the water in the carafe and rinse the carafe, carafe lid, and removable filter basket.

The electrical base, power cord, and plug are not dishwasher safe and should not be immersed in water or other liquids.

NOTE: Advanced Water Filtration holder is dishwasher safe. Advanced Water Filtration Cartidges are not, do not place them in the dishwasher.

Setting The Clock

Plug in the coffeemaker and set the current time using the hour and minute buttons. 5 seconds of inactivity will set clock at time selected.

Advanced Water Filtration

The improved 2-step advanced water filtration system reduces impurities like chlorine and calcium to make coffee taste better.

1. Soak the advanced water filtration cartridge in cold water for 5 minutes.
2. Rinse the soaked cartridge for about 1 minute.
3. Open bottom hatch where the cartridge goes and insert a new Advanced Water Filtration cartridge.
   
4. Close the hatch and place system in designated slot in water reservoir.
   

NOTE: When cleaning the coffeemaker, be sure to remove the Advanced Water Filtration holder and cartridge.

NOTE: Replace filter cartridge frequently to ensure great tasting coffee. Contact Sunbeam for replacement cartridges.

ILLUMINATED 4-HOUR FRESHNESS INDICATOR

The Illuminated 4-Hour Freshness Indicator feature automatically lets you know how long your coffee has been waiting for you. At the end of the brew cycle, the feature will automatically be activated.
The indicator changes to show the time since brewing began in 30 minute intervals, up to four minutes.
After 4 hours, the light will remain on for 10 minutes, before the coffee maker automatically turns off.
To continue after 4 hours, press Brew Now and the timer will reset after it attempts to brew coffee.

How To Make Your First Coffee

Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart:
For best results, brew 4 or more cups of coffee.

1. Fill the carafe with fresh cold water to the desired level. 1 Sunbeam "cup" is equivalent to 150 ml. Pour into Water Reservoir.
   
2. Insert and line the Removable Filter Basket with a reusable coffee filter.
3. Referencing the chart to the left, use Sunbeam Scoop to measure out the equivalent amount of coffee grounds into the filter.
4. You are ready to Brew Now!
   NOTE: Some water will be absorbed into the coffee grounds and water filter during the brewing process.
5. After brew cycle is complete, the coffeemaker will keep coffee warm for 4 hours before automatically shutting off.
6. Enjoy great tasting coffee every time!

BREW NOW

1. After filling the coffeemaker with water and grounds, press the Brew Now button to brew instantly.
   
2. Brew Now indicator will illuminate.
3. "Warmer On" will illuminate on the display to indicate warming plate is on. The warming plate will stay on for up to 4 hours. The coffeemaker will beep to signal the end of the brew cycle.

NOTE: Push Brew Now button prior to 4 hours to turn the coffee maker off early.

BREW LATER

YOU MUST SET THE CLOCK BEFORE USING THIS FEATURE.

1. Press Brew Later. The display flashes "12:00 AM". To set desired brew time, press the HOUR and MIN buttons. 5 Seconds of inactivity will set clock at time selected.
   
2. The Brew Later indicator will light up, showing that the coffee maker is pre-set to brew at a later time.
   If you change your mind and wish to turn off the Brew Later feature, simply press the Brew Later button again and it will turn off. Once the Brew Later time is set, the coffeemaker will automatically remember it until you change it or unplug the machine.

NOTE: As a reminder, if you want to continue to use the Brew Later feature, you will have to press Brew Later each time. Your coffee maker will not automatically start again the next day.

Grab-a-cup auto pause

Non-drip valve allows you to interrupt the coffee cycle when you want to grab a cup.

NOTE: The non-drip valve is a convenient way to pour a cup of coffee mid cycle, however it is ideal to wait until the end of the brewing cycle to ensure the optimum flavor from your coffee.

While this temporarily stops the coffee from dripping into the carafe, it does not stop the brewing process. After pouring a cup of coffee, the carafe should immediately be returned to the hot plate for completion of the brewing cycle and to prevent the filter basket from overflowing.

TO AVOID THE FILTER BASKET OVERFLOWING, THE CARAFE MUST FIT SECURELY INTO THE COFFEE MAKER HOT PLATE, WITH THE LID ON AT ALL TIMES. IF NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED ON THE HOT PLATE, HOT WATER OR HOT COFFEE MAY OVERFLOW.
DO NOT OPEN THE WATER TANK LID DURING THE BREWING CYCLE AS HOT STEAM COULD CAUSE INJURY. IF WATER/COFFEE IS NOT DRIPPING FROM THE COFFEE MAKER, IMMEDIATELY PRESS THE ON/OFF BUTTON, SWITCH OFF AT THE POWER OUTLET, UNPLUG AND WAIT 10 MINUTES BEFORE OPENING THE WATER TANK LID AND CHECKING THE FILTER BASKET.
THE COFFEE MAKER BECOMES HOT DURING THE BREWING CYCLE. PLEASE HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE.

Descaling Cycle

Descaling your Sunbeam Specialty Brew Drip Filter coffee machine
Minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water will leave deposits in your coffeemaker and affect its performance. It's recommended that you regularly remove these deposits using vinegar.

1. 
   Remove the advanced water filtration system from the coffeemaker.
2. Prepare 4 cups or 600ml of undiluted, white household vinegar. Pour the vinegar into the water reservoir.
3. Place the empty reusable filter into the filter basket and close the coffeemaker's lid.
4. Place the empty carafe back in the unit, centered on the warming plate.
5. Press the Clean button.
6. The coffeemaker will run a slow clean cycle and shut off.
7. Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the carafe thoroughly with clean water.
8. Fill the water reservoir with 12 cups of clean, fresh water.
9. Place the empty carafe back on the coffeemaker, centered on the warming plate.
10. Remove the reusable filter used during the cleaning cycle and rinse it thoroughly before replacing it in the filter basket.
11. Press Brew Now and allow the full brew cycle to complete, rinsing the coffeemaker with hot water.
12. Discard the water and rinse the carafe thoroughly with clean water.
13. Repeat steps 8 through 12 one more time, to ensure it is fully rinsed.

Your coffeemaker is now clean and ready to brew the delicious, hot coffee!
NOTE: It is recommended that you descale your coffeemaker every 30 days.

Tips On How To Brew The Perfect Cup

PAPER FILTERS: To achieve a smoother, less bitter cup of coffee, use a paper filter. It will be most effective in trapping bitter sediments.

REUSABLE FILTERS: For a more robust and full taste, use a reusable filter. It will allow the coffee's full flavor to fill your cup. Reusable filters have tiny holes that allow rich coffee oils to brew through.

Water
While it may not seem like an important ingredient, coffee is 98 percent water. The type of water that you brew with greatly affects the final taste. Always use clean, fresh water that is filtered and free of impurities – avoid soft water or well water. Please refer to the "Advanced Water Filtration" section to learn more about how your coffeemaker reduces impurities in water.

Carafe Use And Care

Follow the instructions below to reduce or eliminate the chance of breaking the glass carafe:

• Discard the carafe immediately if it is ever cracked.
• Protect the carafe from sharp blows, scratches or rough handling. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners that may scratch the carafe. Scratches may cause the carafe to break.

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