Toastmaster TCM12PW manual

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    USE AND CARE GUIDE MODELS TCM12PW & TCM12PB TCM12PW , TCM12PB 12 -Cup C offee M aker Questions Call toll free 1 - 800-233-9054 Monday – Friday , 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CST www .maxim-toastmaster .com ? • Auto pause and pour • Per manent cone filter and swing-out basket •W ater level window • 12-cup capacity • Lighted ON/OFF switch TM[...]

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    1. IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: ◆ Read all instructions. ◆ Do not touch hot sur faces. Use handles or knobs. ◆ To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. ◆ Close super vision is ne[...]

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    2. 12-Cup Coffee Maker Use and Care Guide ADDITIONAL IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS W ARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to pr event the risk of bur ns, fires, or other injur y to persons or damage to property . ◆ All users of this appliance must read and understand this Use and Care Guid[...]

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    3. Polarized Plug This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). T o 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. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the [...]

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    4. 12-Cup Coffee Maker Use and Care Guide 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. Glass Carafe w/Lid (P/N 31388*) 7. W arming Plate 8. Power Cord 9. Power Select Button 10. W ater Level Indicator 11. W ater Chamber 12. W ater Chamber L[...]

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    5. Before Y ou Use Y our 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” below). NOTE: At [...]

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    6. 12-Cup Coffee Maker Use and Care Guide Brewing Instructions (Cont.) 3. 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. 4. Return Swing-Out Filter Holder to the closed [...]

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    7. Hints for Great T asting 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 provi[...]

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    8. 12-Cup Coffee Maker Use and Care Guide Care and Cleaning (Cont.) Always make sure Coffee Maker is unplugged and W arming 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 super ficial stains. For stubborn stains, use a nylon or plastic pad with a[...]

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    9. LIMITED ONE-YEAR W ARRANTY Wa rranty Coverage: This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty is extended only to the original consumer purchaser of the product and is not transferable. For a period of one (1) year from the date of [...]

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    10. 12-Cup Coffee Maker Use and Care Guide EVERYBODY EA TS. 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. The TOAST[...]

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    USE AND CARE GUIDE MODELS TCM12PW & TCM12PB TCM12PW , TCM12PB 12 -Cup C offee M aker Questions Call toll free 1 - 800-233-9054 Monday – Friday , 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CST www .maxim-toastmaster .com ? • Auto pause and pour • Per manent cone filter and swing-out basket •W ater level window • 12-cup capacity • Lighted ON/OFF switch TM[...]