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Toastmaster TCM14BE manual

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  • Page 1

    USE AND CARE GUIDE Models TCM14B, TCM14BE Questions Call toll free 1 - 800-233-9054 Monday – Friday , 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CST www .maxim-toastmaster .com TCM14B, TCM14BE ? • W ater Level Indicator . • Power Light. • Non-stick W ar ming Plate. • Hidden Cord Storage. Automatic Drip Coffeemaker TMR_TCM14B/BE_IB_Cover_9-7-05 7/9/05 4:03 PM [...]

  • Page 2

    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 nec[...]

  • Page 3

    2. TCM14B/BE Use and Care Guide ADDITIONAL IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS W ARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Use proper precautions to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property . ◆ All users of this appliance must read and understand this Use and Care Guide before operating or c[...]

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    3. ◆ DO NOT put Carafe into a microwave. ◆ DO NOT leave empty Carafe on W arming Plate when appliance is turned ON, as the Carafe may crack or become other wise damaged. CAUTION: To prevent injur y when utilizing Pause and Pour (drip-stop) feature, replace Carafe within 1 minute of removing during brewing process. ELECTRIC/CORD/PLASTICIZER INFO[...]

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    4. TCM14B/BE Use and Care Guide Product Diagram A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. A. W ater Reser voir & Filter Cover B. Permanent Filter (P/N 31219) C. Removable Filter Basket (P/N 31221) D. W ater Reser voir E. W ater Window F. Glass Carafe Lid (P/N 31222) G. Glass Carafe w/Lid (P/N 31223) H. Power Light On/Power Select Button I. W arming Plate J[...]

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    5. Operating Instructions Before First Use CAUTION: To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the Coffeemaker or allow AC cord to come into contact with water or other liquids. 1. Remove all packing material from the inside and outside of the Coffeemaker . 2. Before preparing coffee in your new Coffeemaker , thoroughly clean the Glass Car[...]

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    6. TCM14B/BE Use and Care Guide ◆ Store coffee in a cool, dry place. Once coffee has been opened, keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. ◆ For optimum coffee, buy whole beans and grind them finely just before brewing. ◆ Do not re-use coffee grounds since this will greatly impair coffee flavor . ◆ Reheating coffee [...]

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    7. NOTE: To further brew a stronger or milder coffee, adjust amount of coffee to suit your taste. 6. Return Removable Filter Basket to original position and close W ater Reser voir & Filter Cover . 7. Place Glass Carafe on W arming Plate. 8. Switch Power Select Button to ON. ( – ) (For model TCM14BE with electronic timer and automatic shut-of[...]

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    8. TCM14B/BE Use and Care Guide Pause And Pour Feature 1. After approximately 2 cups of coffee have been brewed, the Glass Carafe may be slowly removed and the coffee will stop dripping. 2. The flow valve is located on the bottom of the Removable Filter Basket and is activated when the Glass Carafe is removed. The design makes it possible for you t[...]

  • Page 10

    9. Special Instructions For Model TCM14BE With Electronic Timer And Auto-Off Setting The Digital Display/Timer Control Panel 1. Digital Display: Clock with AM/PM Indicator Program. 2. AUTO Button: Allows you to program the Timer for AUTO BREW so that your brewing will begin at the selected time. Press to change AUTO BREW time. 3. AUTO Light: Illumi[...]

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    10. TCM14B/BE Use and Care Guide Setting The Clock With AM/PM Indicator 1. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The Display will flash until time of the day is set. NOTE: A power failure will also cause the Display to flash and it will be necessary to reset the clock. 2. T o set the clock, press the PROGRAM Button until “Set Time” appears in[...]

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    11. User Maintenance Instructions Care And Cleaning Always make sure Coffeemaker is unplugged and in the OFF position and W arming Plate is cool before attempting to clean. After daily use, the Filter Basket and Glass Carafe should be washed in hot, sudsy water . Wipe exterior with a damp cloth to remove super ficial stains. For stubborn stains, us[...]

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    12. TCM14B/BE Use and Care Guide 6. After allowing Coffeemaker to cool for 10 minutes, rinse it out by brewing a Glass Carafe full of cold water . 7. At end of brew cycle, switch Power Select Button to OFF . Discard water in the Glass Carafe. W ash Glass Carafe and Filter Basket in hot sudsy water . Dry parts. 8. When Coffeemaker has cooled, wipe e[...]

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    13. LIMITED ONE-YEAR W ARRANTY W arranty Coverage: This product is warranted to be free from def ects in materials or wor kmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warr anty is extended only to the original consumer purchaser of the product and is not transfer able. For a period of one (1) year from the dat[...]

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    14. TCM14B/BE Use and Care Guide LIMIT A TION ON D AMAGES: THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMA GES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED W ARRANTY OR CONDITION ON THIS PR ODUCT . DURA TION OF IMPLIED W ARRANTIES: EXCEPT T O THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LA W , ALL IMPLIED W ARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING,[...]

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    USE AND CARE GUIDE Models TCM14B, TCM14BE Questions Call toll free 1 - 800-233-9054 Monday – Friday , 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CST www .maxim-toastmaster .com TCM14B, TCM14BE ? • W ater Level Indicator . • Power Light. • Non-stick W ar ming Plate. • Hidden Cord Storage. Automatic Drip Coffeemaker TMR_TCM14B/BE_IB_Cover_9-7-05 7/9/05 4:03 PM [...]