Helpful Hints - Mr. Coffee TM1 Series Instruction Manual

TEA AND COFFEE MEASUREMENT CHART
To Make Tea
2 Quarts 6-10 regular bags or 2-4
level Tbsp. of loose tea
1 Quart* 3-5 regular bags or 1-3
level Tbsp. of loose tea
*When brewing only 1 quart of tea, fill the water and ice
levels to half the amount used for 2 quarts.

Helpful Hints

1. Use more or less tea or coffee to suit your taste. Additional
tea bags may be needed when using herbal tea.
2. If your ice supply is low, you can substitute with cold tap
water. After filling the water reservoir with the proper
amount of water, refill the pitcher with cold tap water a
second time to the desired WATER level. Refrigerate to chill.
3. Tea may turn cloudy as it chills due to the tannic acids
found in tea. Higher quality teas will contain more tannic
acids than others. Using less tea will reduce the cloudiness.
4. For extra flavor, try adding several bags of herbal or
flavored tea to your brew.
5. For excellent iced coffee, try dark roast coffee or any
other flavored coffee.
To Brew Iced Tea
Please refer to Pages 6 and 7 for Diagram of Parts and
Instructional Illustrations.
1. Fill the water pitcher with tap water to the desired
capacity. (When brewing only 1 Quart, fill to half the
amount used for 2 Quarts). Do Not Overfill.
WARNING: To prevent injury from hot steam, do not plug the
unit in until water is in the reservoir and the pitcher is in place.
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2. Pour the water into the water reservoir.
3. Fill the pitcher with ice cubes to the desired capacity as
Coffee
5-7 coffee scoops 4. Place the steeping basket on top of the pitcher (See Figure F).
or 10-14 level Tbsp. 5. Place an 8-12 cup basket size MR. COFFEE
3-4 coffee scoops
6. Put desired amount of tea bags or loose tea into the filter.
or 6-8 level Tbsp.
7. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet and push the ON
8. When the brewing cycle is completed, the unit will shut
9. Slide the pitcher away from the machine (See Figure D).
marked on the pitcher. (When brewing only 1 Quart, fill to
half the amount used for 2 Quarts).
into the steeping basket.
(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.
CAUTION: 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.
button to begin the brewing cycle (See Figure C). The indicator
light will illuminate to let you know the machine is on. NOTE:
If you wish to turn the machine off during the brewing cycle,
grasp the molded plug and unplug the power cord.
off automatically. The indicator light will go out to let you
know the brewing cycle is completed.
CAUTION: 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.
TM paper filter
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