Mr. Coffee BVMC-DT100 - Coffee Maker Manual

PRODUCT NOTICES

1. Place the appliance on a hard, flat, level surface to avoid interruption of airflow underneath the coffeemaker.
2. Glass decanters only: Discard the decanter immediately if it is ever boiled dry.
3. Glass decanters only: Protect the decanter from sharp blows, scratches or rough handling.
4. Do not operate the appliance with an empty water tank.
5. Keep the area above the appliance clear during use, as hot steam will escape the appliance.

GET TO KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

1. Removable Water Reservoir
2. Brew Basket Drawer
3. Brew Basket
4. Control Panel
5. Thermal Carafe
6. Platform
7. Water Filter Frame
8. Water Filter Disk

UNDERSTAND YOUR CONTROL PANEL

1. Brew Now/OFF Button/Indicator
2. Brew Later Button/Indicator
3. Clean Button/Indicator
4. Strong Brew Button/Indicator
5. Minute Button
6. Hour Button
7. Freshness Timer Display
8. Clock Display
9. AM/PM Indicator

PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Your new Mr. Coffee 10-cup programmable thermal coffeemaker has the following features:

• Brewing Capacity – 10 Cups
• Optimal Brew – Brews coffee 20% faster at a higher temperature of up to 205 degrees for richer taste.
• Strong Brew – Select strong brew for a bolder cup of coffee.
• Brew Later – Set it ahead and wake up to fresh brewed coffee.
• Double Walled Stainless-Steel Thermal Carafe – Holds temperature and fresh flavor of coffee so every cup tastes just brewed.
• Removable Filter Basket – The filter basket pulls out for fast and easy cleaning and filling.
• Removable Water Reservoir – Allows you to take the water reservoir out for easy filling.
• Freshness Timer – Monitors how fresh the coffee is from the time it's brewed.
• Automatic Clean Cycle – Easily removes calcium and mineral deposits from the water tank and heater.
• Grab-A-Cup Auto Pause – Stops the brewing cycle to allow you to grab a cup before brewing is finished.
• Includes Water Filtration – Removes up to 97% of the chlorine from the water and improves the taste of your coffee.
• Cord Storage – Safely stores excess cord to keep your countertop neat.

CLEAN YOUR PRODUCT BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME

Make sure your first cup of coffee is as good as can be by cleaning your Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker before its first use. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Wash the carafe, carafe lid and the filter basket in a mixture of mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly (please refer to the Parts Diagram).
2. Replace all the parts and attach the water reservoir. Then, run a brew cycle with water only, without adding coffee and coffee filter.
3. When brewing is complete, turn your coffeemaker off, discard the water in the carafe and rinse the carafe, carafe lid, and filter basket. Your coffeemaker is now ready to use. Enjoy it!

SETTING THE CLOCK

To Set the Clock:

1. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. The clock will flash on the control panel to indicate that the time has not been set yet.
2. Press the HOUR and MINUTE buttons until you reach the current time. Note the AM or PM indicator.

The clock is now set!

NOTE: Pressing any button before setting the clock will cause the clock to start keeping time from 12:00 a.m. You must set the clock if you want to use the Brew Later feature.

PREPARING FOR USE

Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart

For best results, use a level tablespoon for ground coffee measurement. Make sure you use medium grind coffee for a perfect brew.

Water Filtration System

You are the owner of a Mr. Coffee water filtration system. Using the Mr. Coffee carbon-based water filter improves the taste of your coffee by removing up to 97% of the chlorine from the water you may use to brew your coffee. To use the water filtration system in your Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker, please follow these steps:

1. Align the red indicator on the water filter frame attached to the brew basket, to the letter that corresponds with the month that you are using the disk. This serves to remind you to change the disk every month (approx. 30 brewing cycles).
   NOTE: For optimum results, use the water filtration system with a permanent filter (sold separately.)
2. Rinse the water filter disk in fresh water before first use.
3. To place the water filter disks, twist the gray disk cover from your water filtration system. Insert the new disk into the frame and twist the cover back into place.
4. Follow "Adding Water and Ground Coffee" instructions.
5. When you are done brewing your coffee, rinse the water filter disk with fresh water. Do not put your water filter disk in the dishwasher.

Adding Water and Ground Coffee

1. Open the brew basket drawer.
2. Place a Mr. Coffee brand 10–12 cup paper basket-style filter or a Mr. Coffee permanent filter into the removable filter basket.
   NOTE: If using paper filters, it is important that the sides of the filter fit flush against the side of the filter basket. If filter collapse occurs, dampen the filter before placing in the filter basket and adding ground coffee and water.
3. Add the desired amount of coffee and gently shake to level the coffee. See the Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart.
4. Slide the brew basket back into place.
5. Fill the removable water reservoir with cold, fresh water to the desired capacity (1 cup equals 5 ounces.) For easy and accurate filling, the water markings on the removable water reservoir shows the amount of water needed to make the corresponding desired number of cups. Do not fill past the "10 cup MAX line" or water will flow out of the coffeemaker.
   NOTE: The amount of coffee brewed will always be slightly less than the amount of water poured in the water reservoir. This is due to the minimum absorption of water by the coffee grounds.

HOW TO BREW COFFEE NOW

1. After completing the steps in the "Adding Water and Coffee" section and with the carafe and the filter basket securely in place, turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the BREW NOW button once. The BREW NOW light will turn on to signal that the coffeemaker is on and brewing.
2. There will be an audible signal when the brewing is complete.
3. After the used coffee grounds have cooled, carefully remove the filter basket and discard them.
   NOTE: The brew basket drawer is hot after brewing. Always allow the coffeemaker to cool down before cleaning.
4. Prior to making a second pot of coffee, turn the coffeemaker off. This will reset the Freshness Timer feature. To turn the coffeemaker off, press the BREW NOW/OFF button.
5. Make sure the carafe is empty before starting to brew coffee.
6. Be sure to turn your coffeemaker off when no longer using it.

The Freshness Timer Feature
The Freshness Timer feature lets you know how long your coffee has been waiting for you. At the start of the brew cycle, the Freshness Timer feature will automatically be activated. The timer will appear in the display under the clock. This display will be visible any time you are brewing coffee.

HOW TO USE THE STRONG BREW FUNCTION

To enjoy a richer and bolder cup of coffee, follow these steps:

1. Start by completing the steps in the "Adding Water and Coffee" section.
2. Then, press the STRONG button once. The indicator light will turn on.
3. Press BREW NOW. The indicator light for BREW NOW will also turn on and your coffeemaker will begin brewing.
4. There will be an audible signal when the brewing is complete.
5. Enjoy!

HOW TO BREW COFFEE LATER

1. You must first set the time for when you would like the coffeemaker to begin brewing your coffee.
2. Simply press the BREW LATER button and set the brew time by pressing the HOUR and MINUTE buttons. Note the AM or PM indicator.
3. Within a few seconds the display will change to the current time.
4. The BREW LATER time is now set.
5. Prepare your coffeemaker as described in Adding Water and Ground Coffee section.
6. At the pre-set time, the BREW NOW indicator light will turn on and the BREW LATER indicator light will turn off, indicating the brewing has started in the selected brew strength. The Freshness Timer feature will start.
   NOTE: As a safety feature, your coffeemaker will NOT start again automatically the next day. If you want your coffee to brew at the same time the following day, simply add a new filter, coffee and water and set BREW LATER, by repeating Steps 2 and 3 above.

To cancel BREW LATER: Press the BREW LATER button until all lights turn off.

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR DEVICE

Daily Cleaning

• Always unplug the coffeemaker and allow to cool before cleaning.
• Remove and wash the filter basket, permanent filter (sold separately), carafe and carafe lid in a solution of hot water and mild liquid soap.
• Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials.

Never immerse the coffeemaker itself in water, in any other liquid or place in the dishwasher.

Regular Cleaning and Maintenance

Your coffeemaker is equipped with a clean indicator/function. The Clean Function is critical to optimize the performance of the coffeemaker. The clean function will remove minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water that leave deposits in your coffeemaker and affect its performance. Maintaining your coffeemaker will ensure that it will continue to brew fast, hot and make great coffee.

Clean Function Indicator

Your Clean Indicator will illuminate when:

• Your coffeemaker has counted 90 brew cycles OR Your coffeemaker experiences two consecutive brew cycles lasting longer than 9.5 minutes.

NOTE: The cleaning light will NOT turn off unless you run the CLEAN FUNCTION in its entirety (this will take 45 minutes).
Follow these steps to run the clean function:

1. Fill reservoir with 6 cups of undiluted, white household vinegar.
2. Remove optional water filtration disk. Place empty paper filter or permanent filter in brew basket.
3. Place the empty carafe back in the unit.
4. Press the CLEAN button to activate the Cleaning Function.
   1. When activated, the cleaning light will pulse, and the Brew Now/Off button will remain illuminated.
   2. The entire cycle will take 45 minutes to complete.
5. During the cleaning cycle your coffeemaker will:
   1. Slow brew approx. 3 cups of cleaning solution.
   2. Pause for 30 minutes (the CLEAN light will pulse to alert you that the process is active).
   3. After 30 minutes, your coffeemaker will brew the remainder of the cleaning solution.
6. When complete, the CLEAN indicator light will turn off and your coffeemaker will turn off.
7. Discard the cleaning solution, paper filter (or rinse the permanent filter) and rinse the carafe and filter basket thoroughly with clean water.
8. Brew 2 full 10 cup cycles with clean water.

Your coffeemaker is now clean and ready to brew the next pot of delicious, hot coffee!

Water Filtration Disk Replacement

Your water filtration disk will need to be replaced once a month (approx. 30 brew cycles). If the machine will not be in use for an extended period of time, rinse the water filter with running water and clean the coffeemaker before use.

Cleaning the Thermal Carafe

Hard water can leave a whitish stain on the carafe, and coffee may then turn this stain brown. To remove carafe stains:

• Fill the carafe with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar and let the solution stand in the carafe for approximately 20 minutes.
• Discard the solution, then wash and rinse the carafe. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners that may scratch the carafe.

NOTE: Thermal carafe is not dishwasher safe.

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR DEVICE

Your Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker has been carefully designed to give you many years of trouble-free service. In the unlikely event that your new coffeemaker does not operate satisfactorily, please review the following potential problems and try the steps recommended BEFORE you call an Authorized Sunbeam Service Center.

Do you still have questions? You can call us toll-free at the Consumer Service Department, 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) or you can visit us at www.mrcoffee.com.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
5. Unplug from outlet when either the appliance or display clock (if provided) is not in use, and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. 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.
7. 
   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.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. 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.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. All lids should be closed during use.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed or brew basket door is opened during or immediately after the brewing cycles. Contents may be hot. Allow to cool before opening the lid.

For appliances with glass containers:

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

For appliances with service panels:

20. 
    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THIS COVER. NO USER–SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
    REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature or modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.

POWER CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) may be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
2. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire cord; and
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Do not pull, twist or otherwise abuse the power cord.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Replacement Parts

• Coffee Filters – FFor better tasting coffee, we recommend that you use a Mr. Coffee brand 10–12 cup basket-style paper filter or a Mr. Coffee brand permanent filter. These filters are available at most grocery stores.
• Water Filtration – Replacement water filtration disks can be purchased through your local retailer, online at www.mrcoffee.com, or by calling 1-800-MR-COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) in the U.S. or 1-800-667-8623 in Canada.
• Thermal Carafe – Please visit us online at www.mrcoffee.com, or call 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) in the U.S. or 1-800-667-8623 in Canada for information on where you can find a store that carries replacement carafes.

User Maintenance

This appliance has no user serviceable parts. Any servicing beyond that described in the Cleaning Section should be performed by an Authorized Service Representative only. See warranty available online.

Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. Boca Raton, Florida 33431.

www.mrcoffee.com

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