Mr. Coffee PL Series manual

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    Coffeemaker / Cafetera PL Series / Serie de PL User Manual / Manual de Usuario[...]

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    3 2 IMPOR T ANT 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: • Read all instructions before using the coffeemaker . • Do not touch the coffeemaker’ s hot surfaces. • T o protect against electric sh[...]

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    3 2 IMPOR T ANT 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: • Read all instructions before using the coffeemaker . • Do not touch the coffeemaker’ s hot surfaces. • T o protect against electric sh[...]

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    4 5 T able of Contents Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Decanter Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Setting Up Y our Coffeemaker . .[...]

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    4 5 T able of Contents Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Decanter Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Setting Up Y our Coffeemaker . .[...]

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    7 6 F IGURE A-1 F IGURE B-1 Coffeemaker Features 5 8 7 6 2 1 10 4 1. ON/OFF Switch 2. Control Panel (Programmable Models Only) a. Delay Bre w Button b. PM Indicator c. Hour Button d. Minute Button e. Clock Display f. On-Off Indicator g. On Button h. Off Button i. Set Delay Button j. Delay Brew Indicator 3. Removable Filter Insert 4. Brew Basket 5. [...]

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    7 6 F IGURE A-1 F IGURE B-1 Coffeemaker Features 5 8 7 6 2 1 10 4 1. ON/OFF Switch 2. Control Panel (Programmable Models Only) a. Delay Bre w Button b. PM Indicator c. Hour Button d. Minute Button e. Clock Display f. On-Off Indicator g. On Button h. Off Button i. Set Delay Button j. Delay Brew Indicator 3. Removable Filter Insert 4. Brew Basket 5. [...]

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    8 9 Adding W ater and Ground Coffee 1) Swing open the brew basket and, if desired, lift out the removable filter insert. If using paper filters, it is important that the sides of the filter fit flush against the sides of the filter insert. If filter collapse occurs, for best results, dampen the filter before placing it in the brew basket and adding[...]

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    8 9 Adding W ater and Ground Coffee 1) Swing open the brew basket and, if desired, lift out the removable filter insert. If using paper filters, it is important that the sides of the filter fit flush against the sides of the filter insert. If filter collapse occurs, for best results, dampen the filter before placing it in the brew basket and adding[...]

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    10 11 Brewing Coffee Later For Programmable Models: Y ou must set the time for when you would like the coffeemaker to begin brewing your coffee. 1) While the coffeemaker is off, press and hold the SET DELA Y button. 2) While pressing and holding the SET DELA Y button, press and hold the HOUR button until the clock displays the hour you desire. The [...]

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    10 11 Brewing Coffee Later For Programmable Models: Y ou must set the time for when you would like the coffeemaker to begin brewing your coffee. 1) While the coffeemaker is off, press and hold the SET DELA Y button. 2) While pressing and holding the SET DELA Y button, press and hold the HOUR button until the clock displays the hour you desire. The [...]

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    12 13 Maintaining Y our Cof feemaker Maintaining your coffeemaker and its parts will help extend the life of the appliance. Cleaning the Coffeemaker Y our coffeemaker must be cleaned when you notice any of the following conditions: • excessive steaming • increased brew cycle times • the pumping action stops before all of the water has been pu[...]

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    12 13 Maintaining Y our Cof feemaker Maintaining your coffeemaker and its parts will help extend the life of the appliance. Cleaning the Coffeemaker Y our coffeemaker must be cleaned when you notice any of the following conditions: • excessive steaming • increased brew cycle times • the pumping action stops before all of the water has been pu[...]

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    2) Place paper , permanent or gold tone filter into the removable filter insert and close the brew basket. 3) Place the empty decanter on the warming plate. Make sure to fully place the decanter on the warming plate to avoid the possibility of overflow . 4) Start the brew cycle. See Page 10 for “Brewing Coffee Now .” For Switch Models: • Push[...]

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    2) Place paper , permanent or gold tone filter into the removable filter insert and close the brew basket. 3) Place the empty decanter on the warming plate. Make sure to fully place the decanter on the warming plate to avoid the possibility of overflow . 4) Start the brew cycle. See Page 10 for “Brewing Coffee Now .” For Switch Models: • Push[...]

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    17 16 Service and Maintenance Replacement Parts • Filters For better tasting coffee and tea, we recommend that you use MR. COFFEE ® brand 8-12 cup paper filters or MR. COFFEE ® brand permanent filters. These filters are available at most grocery stores. • Decanters Y ou can usually purchase a replacement decanter from the store where you purc[...]

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    17 16 Service and Maintenance Replacement Parts • Filters For better tasting coffee and tea, we recommend that you use MR. COFFEE ® brand 8-12 cup paper filters or MR. COFFEE ® brand permanent filters. These filters are available at most grocery stores. • Decanters Y ou can usually purchase a replacement decanter from the store where you purc[...]

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    19 18 PRECAUCIONES IMPOR T ANTES Cuando use algún aparato eléctrico siempre deben de seguirse precauciones básicas de seguridad incluyendo las siguientes para reducir el riesgo de incendio o descargas eléctricas, y /o daños a personas: • Lea todas las instrucciones cuidadosamente antes de usar la cafetera. • No toque las superficies calien[...]

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    19 18 PRECAUCIONES IMPOR T ANTES Cuando use algún aparato eléctrico siempre deben de seguirse precauciones básicas de seguridad incluyendo las siguientes para reducir el riesgo de incendio o descargas eléctricas, y /o daños a personas: • Lea todas las instrucciones cuidadosamente antes de usar la cafetera. • No toque las superficies calien[...]

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    21 20 Índice Precauciones Importantes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Cuidado y Uso de la Jarra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Instrucciones Especiales del Cordón Eléctrico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Preparando Su Cafetera . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    21 20 Índice Precauciones Importantes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Cuidado y Uso de la Jarra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Instrucciones Especiales del Cordón Eléctrico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Preparando Su Cafetera . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    22 23 1. Interruptor de Encendido / Apagado ON/OFF 2. Panel de Control (Modelos Programables Únicamente) a. Botón para Retrasar la Preparación DELA Y BREW b. Indicador PM c. Botón de la Hora d. Botón de los Minutos e. Pantalla del Reloj f. Indicador de Encendido / Apagado ON-OFF g. Botón de Encendido ON h. Botón de Apagado OFF i. Botón para[...]

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    22 23 1. Interruptor de Encendido / Apagado ON/OFF 2. Panel de Control (Modelos Programables Únicamente) a. Botón para Retrasar la Preparación DELA Y BREW b. Indicador PM c. Botón de la Hora d. Botón de los Minutos e. Pantalla del Reloj f. Indicador de Encendido / Apagado ON-OFF g. Botón de Encendido ON h. Botón de Apagado OFF i. Botón para[...]

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    25 24 Pr eparando Café Limpieza de la Cafetera Antes de Usar por Primera V ez Siga los pasos indicados en la sección “Añadiendo Agua y Café Molido” y en “Preparando Café Ahora”, (Páginas 24 – 26) pero no agregue los granos de café. Seleccionando y Midiendo el Café Molido Para mejores resultados, use granos de café para cafeteras [...]

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    25 24 Pr eparando Café Limpieza de la Cafetera Antes de Usar por Primera V ez Siga los pasos indicados en la sección “Añadiendo Agua y Café Molido” y en “Preparando Café Ahora”, (Páginas 24 – 26) pero no agregue los granos de café. Seleccionando y Midiendo el Café Molido Para mejores resultados, use granos de café para cafeteras [...]

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    27 26 Preparando Café Más T arde Para Modelos Programables: Usted debe programar el tiempo en el que le gustaría que la cafetera inicie a preparar su café. 1) Mientras que la cafetera está apagada, presione y detenga el botón para programar el retraso de la preparación de café SET DELA Y . 2) Mientras sigue presionando el botón para progra[...]

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    27 26 Preparando Café Más T arde Para Modelos Programables: Usted debe programar el tiempo en el que le gustaría que la cafetera inicie a preparar su café. 1) Mientras que la cafetera está apagada, presione y detenga el botón para programar el retraso de la preparación de café SET DELA Y . 2) Mientras sigue presionando el botón para progra[...]

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    29 28 Mantenimiento para Su Cafetera El mantenimiento para la cafetera y las partes de ésta le ayudarán a extender la vida del aparato. Limpieza de la Cafetera Su cafetera debe limpiarse cuando note cualquiera de las siguientes condiciones: • vapor excesivo • aumento en los tiempos de preparación de café • la acción de bombeo se detiene [...]

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    29 28 Mantenimiento para Su Cafetera El mantenimiento para la cafetera y las partes de ésta le ayudarán a extender la vida del aparato. Limpieza de la Cafetera Su cafetera debe limpiarse cuando note cualquiera de las siguientes condiciones: • vapor excesivo • aumento en los tiempos de preparación de café • la acción de bombeo se detiene [...]

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    30 31 2) Coloque un filtro de papel, permanente o dorado en el inserto del filtro removible y cierre la canasta de preparación. 3) Coloque la jarra vacía sobre el plato calefactor . Asegúrese de que coloque correctamente la jarra sobre el plato calefactor , para evitar la posibilidad de derramamientos. 4) Inicie el ciclo de preparación. Consult[...]

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    30 31 2) Coloque un filtro de papel, permanente o dorado en el inserto del filtro removible y cierre la canasta de preparación. 3) Coloque la jarra vacía sobre el plato calefactor . Asegúrese de que coloque correctamente la jarra sobre el plato calefactor , para evitar la posibilidad de derramamientos. 4) Inicie el ciclo de preparación. Consult[...]

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    32 33 Servicio y Mantenimiento Partes de Repuesto • Filtro s Para un café o te con mejor sabor , recomendamos que utilice los filtros de papel para preparar de 8 a 10 tazas, marca MR. COFFEE ® o los filtros permanentes marca MR. COFFEE ® . Estos filtros están disponibles en casi todos los supermercados. • Jarras Usted puede generalmente com[...]

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    32 33 Servicio y Mantenimiento Partes de Repuesto • Filtro s Para un café o te con mejor sabor , recomendamos que utilice los filtros de papel para preparar de 8 a 10 tazas, marca MR. COFFEE ® o los filtros permanentes marca MR. COFFEE ® . Estos filtros están disponibles en casi todos los supermercados. • Jarras Usted puede generalmente com[...]

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    35 34 Notes Notes[...]

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    35 34 Notes Notes[...]

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    ©2001 Sunbeam Products, Inc. All rights reserved. MR. C FFEE ® is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products, Inc. Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida 33431. ©2001 Sunbeam Products, Inc. T odos los derechos reservados. MR. C FFEE ® es una marca registrada de Sunbeam Products, Inc. Distribuido por Sunbeam Products, Inc., B[...]