Toastmaster Coffeemaker ME10DTB User Manual

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Thermal Coffeemaker  
 
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should  
always be followed, including the following:  
• Read all instructions.  
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.  
To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plugs or  
appliance in water or other liquid.  
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by  
or near children.  
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow  
to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before  
cleaning the appliance.  
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or  
after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any  
manner. Contact Consumer Service for examination, repair or  
adjustment.  
• The use of an accessory not evaluated for use with this  
appliance may cause injuries.  
• Do not use outdoors.  
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch  
hot surfaces.  
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a  
heated oven.  
To disconnect, press the ON/OFF/AUTO Button, ( ) then  
remove plug from wall outlet.  
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.  
• Be certain Lids are securely in place before operating  
appliance.  
• Scalding may occur if the Lids are removed during the  
brewing cycles.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.  
 
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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT  
SAFEGUARDS  
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping  
steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken 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 cleaning this appliance.  
• The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC  
electrical outlet only.  
• Use water only in this appliance! Do not put any other liquids or  
food products in this appliance. Do not mix or add anything to  
the water placed in this appliance, except as instructed in the  
User Maintenance Instructions to clean the appliance.  
• DO NOT attempt to move an appliance containing hot liquids.  
Allow appliance to cool completely before moving.  
• Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other  
objects during operation. Do not place any objects on top of  
appliance while it is operating. Place the appliance on a surface  
that is resistant to heat.  
• If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately  
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the  
malfunctioning appliance.  
• If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in  
water or any other liquid, unplug it immediately. Do not reach  
into the water! Do not use this appliance after it has fallen  
into or has become immersed in water. Contact Consumer  
Service for examination and repair.  
• Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.  
• The appliance must be left to cool down sufficiently before  
adding more water to avoid splattering.  
• Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance. Warm water or  
other liquids, except as listed in cleaning section, may cause  
damage to the appliance.  
• DO NOT put Carafe into a microwave.  
• DO NOT lift Hinged Water Reservoir Lid or the Filter Holder Lid  
until brewing is complete, and all parts have cooled.  
• The Carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never  
be used on a range top.  
• Do not use a damaged Carafe or a Carafe having a loose or  
weakened handle.  
CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Pause and Pour  
(drip-stop) feature, replace Carafe within 1 minute of removing  
during brewing process.  
 
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POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug, (one  
blade is wider than the other). To 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 plug in any way.  
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS: A short power supply cord is  
provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in  
or tripping over a longer cord.  
Do not use an extension cord with this product.  
ELECTRIC POWER: If the electric circuit is overloaded with  
other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It  
should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other  
appliances.  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE BOTTOM COVER. NO USER-  
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.  
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish  
of the countertop or tabletop or other furniture, place NON-  
PLASTIC coasters or placemats between the appliance and the  
finish of the countertop or tabletop.  
Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent  
blemishes may occur or stains can appear.  
 
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Your product may vary slightly from illustration.  
Parts Identification  
Removable  
Permanent  
Filter Basket  
(P/N 31208)  
Filter  
Holder  
Lid  
Removable  
Filter Holder  
(P/N 31202)  
Filter  
Holder  
Front  
Tab  
Removable  
Water  
Reservoir  
(P/N 31207)  
24 Hour LCD  
Clock/Timer  
Auto Pause  
and Pour Assembly  
Polarized  
Plug  
Cord Storage  
(Not Shown)  
Thermal  
Carafe Lid  
Only  
(P/N 31203)  
Lid Lever  
Base Plate  
Thermal  
Carafe  
with Lid  
(P/N 31204)  
FIGURE 1  
 
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Water Reservoir Lid  
Water  
Reservoir  
Handle  
Brew Strength  
Control Dial  
Removable  
Water  
Reservoir  
(P/N 31207)  
Water  
Reservoir  
Nozzle (not  
shown)  
Center Water  
Hole  
FIGURE 2  
Control Panel  
ON/OFF/AUTO Button. Use this Button to turn the unit ON and  
to start the brewing process. Press the ON/OFF/AUTO Button  
to activate the AUTO Timer. Turn the unit OFF by pressing this  
Button when the brewing cycle is complete.  
The blue BREW Light, below the ON/OFF/AUTO Button will  
illuminate when the Coffeemaker is brewing.  
Hour Button. Use this Button to advance the hour hand to the  
correct hour when setting the time.  
Minute Button. Use this Button to advance the minute hand to  
the correct minute when setting the time.  
SET TIMER Button. Press this Button to program your  
Coffeemaker to start brewing at a specified time.  
The amber SET TIMER Light, below the SET TIMER Button  
will flash as the Coffeemaker is being set; the Light will  
illuminate steadily to indicate AUTO Program has been  
activated.  
SET TIMER  
Button  
ON/OFF/AUTO  
Button  
Amber  
SET TIMER Light  
Blue  
BREW Light  
HOUR Button  
MINUTE Button  
FIGURE 3  
 
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Before Using Your  
Programmable Coffeemaker  
WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not  
immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or any other liquid.  
1. Before preparing coffee in your new Coffeemaker, thoroughly  
clean the Removable Water Reservoir, Thermal Carafe,  
Carafe Lid, Removable Filter Holder and Permanent Filter  
Basket in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.  
Replace clean disassembled parts.  
NOTE: Do not dry the inside of the Removable Water  
Reservoir with a cloth because this will leave a residue of  
lint and may clog your Coffeemaker.  
2. To replace the Removable Filter Holder into the Coffeemaker’s  
Cavity, rotate the front tab so that it faces the front right of the  
Coffeemaker. The Pause and Pour Lever, located on the  
bottom of the Filter Holder, sits down into the back of the  
Cavity; the single clip will be at the front of the unit. Press the  
Filter Holder down into place. The Lid will be fully closed when  
properly assembled.  
3. Clean the inside of the Coffeemaker by brewing 2 full Carafes  
of clean, cool water (see Brewing Instructions). Do not place  
the Permanent Filter Basket or coffee in the Removable Filter  
Basket for this initial cleaning.  
NOTE: At the end of the first brewing cycle, press the  
ON/OFF/AUTO Button to turn the Coffeemaker OFF and  
wait 10 minutes for the appliance to cool. Empty Carafe and  
replace onto Base Plate. Add fresh cool water to the Water  
Reservoir. Press the ON/OFF/AUTO Button twice to turn the  
Coffeemaker ON. The blue BREW Light will illuminate; brew a  
second Carafe. Discard water. Your Coffeemaker is now ready  
for use.  
 
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Permanent Filter Basket  
Your Coffeemaker comes with a Permanent Filter Basket,  
eliminating the need for disposable paper filters. After daily use,  
the Removable Permanent Filter should be washed in hot,  
sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly.  
Brewing Instructions  
1. Place the Thermal Coffeemaker on a flat, level surface.  
2. Open the Filter Holder Lid using the lip located on top of the  
Coffeemaker. (See Figure 1).  
3. If the Removable Filter Holder is not already in position,  
replace following the instructions outlined in step 2 in the  
“Before Using Your Programmable Coffeemaker” section of  
this Use and Care Guide. Place the Permanent Filter Basket  
into the Filter Holder. The notched cutout of the Permanent  
Filter Basket will face the right side of the Holder as it slips  
into position. Fold the Handle down.  
4. Add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of drip or regular grind coffee for  
each cup of coffee desired into the Filter Basket.  
5. You may choose to brew your coffee with a stronger BREW  
STRENGTH. To do so, turn the Brew Strength Control Dial  
located on the top of the unit. The  
arrows indicate a stronger or lighter  
brew strength. (See Figure 4.)  
NOTE: Additionally, to further brew a  
stronger or milder coffee, adjust  
amount of coffee to suit your taste.  
NOTE: We recommend using coffee  
ground specifically for automatic drip  
coffeemakers.  
FIGURE 4  
6. Close the Filter Holder Lid. Make sure it fits snugly and shuts  
fully against the Coffeemaker.  
7. The Removable Water Reservoir is transparent so you can  
monitor the water level. Grasp the Handle on the back of the  
Water Reservoir and pull out and then up to remove it from  
the Base.  
8. Add fresh, cool water to the Removable Water Reservoir.  
Close the Water Reservoir Lid and replace the Water  
Reservoir onto the Base. Fit the Water Reservoir’s extended  
water nozzle over and down and into the large center  
 
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Brewing Instructions (Continued)  
opening at the back of the Base. The Water Reservoir will  
snap into place as you press it firmly against the body of the  
machine. Make sure the Removable Water Reservoir is  
correctly positioned and in place before starting.  
9. To replace the Carafe Lid, twist it until the Lid Lever is  
opposite the Spout and sits directly over the Handle of the  
Carafe. Make sure the Carafe Lid is properly secured onto  
the Carafe. Place the Carafe onto the Base.  
IMPORTANT: Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance.  
Warm water or other liquids, except as listed in the Care and  
Cleaning Instructions, may cause damage to the appliance.  
NOTE: The amount of brewed coffee will always be less than the  
amount of water placed into the Coffeemaker, since about  
10% is absorbed by the coffee grounds and filter.  
10. Locate the Cord Storage area at the bottom back of the unit.  
Extend cord, fitting it into the bottom cord notch, and plug  
the unit into a 120V, AC electrical outlet. The second hand  
and AM/PM display on the bottom of the blue-lit analog  
Clock will begin to flash. (See Figure 3.) Set the Clock  
following the instructions below.  
Setting the Clock  
1. When you plug the unit in, the second hand and AM/PM  
display will flash until the time of day is set.  
2. To set the Clock, press the HR Button. Release the Button  
when the correct AM/PM is displayed and the hour hand is at  
the correct position. The second hand will begin sweeping  
across the face of the clock to keep the time. Press the MIN  
Button until the correct minutes are displayed.  
Setting the AUTO Timer  
1. Press the  
SET TIMER Button. The amber SET TIMER  
Light will flash. Press the HR and MIN Buttons as described  
in “Setting the Clock” section above, until the AUTO Timer is  
set to the correct future brewing time.  
2. Press the  
ON/OFF/AUTO Button to activate the AUTO  
Timer. The Clock will revert back to show the time of day.  
The amber Light will glow steady to indicate the AUTO Timer  
is ON.  
 
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To Start Brewing Coffee Immediately  
1. For optimal holding temperature, rinse the inside of Thermal  
Carafe with warm water before brewing; empty and make sure  
the Carafe Lid Lever is at the back of the Carafe and the Lid is  
properly secured. Place Carafe onto Base Plate, making sure it  
is firmly set against the silver Auto Pause and Pour Assembly  
of the Coffeemaker. (See Figure 1.)  
2. Check to make sure the Removable Water Reservoir is filled;  
correctly positioned and in place before starting.  
3. Press the ON/OFF/AUTO Button. The blue BREW Light will  
illuminate as the Coffeemaker begins brewing. Once the brew-  
ing cycle is complete, the Coffeemaker will turn itself OFF.  
To Start Brewing Coffee at the  
Programmed Time  
1. At the programmed time, the Coffeemaker will turn itself ON  
automatically. The blue BREW Light will illuminate as the  
Coffeemaker begins brewing. Coffee will begin flowing into  
the Thermal Carafe. Once the brewing cycle is complete, the  
Coffeemaker will turn itself OFF.  
NOTE: The amount of coffee in the Carafe may be slightly less  
than the amount of water placed in the Water Reservoir, since  
some of the water is absorbed by the coffee grounds.  
Auto Pause and Pour Feature  
1. To pour a cup of coffee before the brew cycle is complete,  
simply remove the Carafe from the Base Plate and pour.  
Brewing will continue but dripping will automatically pause.  
Return the Carafe to the Base Plate within 1 minute; dripping  
will resume.  
NOTE: The Thermal Carafe must be placed and centered onto the  
Base Plate, the Carafe should rest firmly against the silver Auto  
Pause and Pour Assembly of the Coffeemaker (see Figure 1) to  
allow proper operation of the Auto Pause and Pour Feature.  
2. Remove the Thermal Carafe from the Base Plate. Always keep  
the Carafe Lid on the Carafe when pouring the coffee. Depress  
the Thumb Lever and pour.  
CAUTION: To avoid injury when using the Auto Pause and  
Pour Feature while the Coffeemaker is still brewing, the  
Thermal Carafe with Lid must be replaced on the Base  
Plate, under the Filter Holder within 1 minute to prevent  
the Filter Basket from overflowing.  
 
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To Brew a Second Pot of Coffee  
1. To brew a second pot of coffee, wait 10 minutes and allow  
the Coffeemaker to cool. Empty used coffee grounds and  
repeat steps for brewing coffee.  
CAUTION: Failure to allow Coffeemaker to cool may cause  
water to overheat and spray hot steam. The hot steam can  
cause severe burns.  
User Maintenance Instructions  
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user  
serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Refer it to a  
qualified appliance repair technician if servicing is needed.  
WARNING: Unplug from wall outlet before cleaning.  
Care And Cleaning Instructions  
1. Always make sure the Coffeemaker is OFF, the BREW  
Light is off, and the unit is completely cool before cleaning.  
2. After daily use, the Removable Filter Basket, Carafe and  
Carafe Lid should be washed in warm, soapy water.  
3. If necessary, wipe the outside of the Coffeemaker with a soft,  
damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleansers,  
scouring pads or steel wool.  
Storage Instructions  
Unplug unit; store in its box or in a clean, dry place. Never  
store it while it is hot or still plugged in. Cord should be fed into  
the Cord Storage area. Never wrap cord tightly around the  
appliance. Do not put any stress on the cord where it enters  
the unit, as it could cause the cord to fray and break.  
 
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Descaling  
We recommend that you descale your Coffeemaker once a  
month because mineral deposits can form a coating in the  
Coffeemaker, causing slower brewing time and possibly an off  
flavor in the coffee. Use a cleaner recommended for coffee-  
makers or the solution described below. To descale your unit:  
1. Remove and fill the Water Reservoir using 1/4 white vinegar  
and 3/4 fresh, clean, cold water. Replace Water Reservoir  
following the instructions outlined in the “Brewing  
Instructions” section of this Use and Care Guide.  
2. Place the clean Permanent Filter Basket into the Removable  
Filter Basket Holder, then close the Lid. Place empty Carafe  
on Base Plate.  
3. Wait 2 hours before proceeding. This will allow the vinegar  
time to break down the lime and mineral deposits.  
4. After 2 hours, following the “Brewing Instructions,” outlined,  
brew the vinegar/water descaling solution through the  
Coffeemaker and discard the brewed solution.  
NOTE: While performing this procedure do not use a filter or  
coffee grounds.  
5. Repeat the 10 cup brewing process at least 4 times with  
fresh, clean, cold water to ensure that the vinegar in the  
Water Chamber and Thermal Carafe has been flushed.  
NOTE: An easy way to determine if all the vinegar has been  
rinsed out is to sprinkle a small amount of baking soda into  
the water in the Carafe after it has completed the brewing  
cycle. The baking soda will react with the vinegar. A gentle  
fizzing indicates that there is still vinegar in the water and the  
procedure should be repeated. If there is no reaction then it  
means that all of the vinegar has been rinsed clean.  
 
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
Warranty 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 original purchase of the product, our Repair Center will, at its option, either  
(1) repair the product or (2) replace the product with a reconditioned comparable  
model. These remedies are the purchaser's exclusive remedies under this  
warranty.  
Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service, you must call our warranty  
service number at 1-800-233-9054 for return instructions on how to deliver the  
product, in either the original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree  
of protection to the Repair Center specified below. You must enclose a copy of  
your sales receipt or other proof of purchase to demonstrate eligibility for  
warranty coverage.  
To return the appliance, ship to:  
To contact us, please write to, call, or email:  
ATTN: Repair Center  
708 South Missouri Street  
Macon, MO 63552 USA  
Consumer Relations Department  
PO Box 7366  
Columbia MO 65205-7366 USA  
1-800-233-9054  
What Is Not Covered: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from  
misuse, accident, commercial use, improper service or any other damage  
caused by anything other than defects in material or workmanship during  
ordinary consumer use. This warranty is invalid if the serial number has been  
altered or removed from the product. This warranty is valid only in the United  
States and Canada.  
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY  
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ON THIS PRODUCT.  
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT  
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND  
CONDITIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES  
AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE OR USE ON THIS PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE  
DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.  
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty  
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty  
gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights under the laws of  
your jurisdiction.  
For more information on our products, visit our website:  
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Made in China  
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