Mr. Coffee BVMC-SS12XTH - Combo Brewer Manual

Introduction

Your new Mr. Coffee will wake you up in the morning, give you a boost in the afternoon and provide you the flexibility to brew however you choose! Our number one goal is to give you the best-tasting cup of coffee every time, so if you have any questions about your new coffeemaker, please contact us at 1-800-672-6333 or visit us at www.mrcoffee.com.

Get To Know Your Combo Brewer

1. Brew Basket - Required for both Carafe or Single Cup
2. Pod Holder - Required for Single Cup only
3. Thermal Carafe
4. Drip Tray
5. Control Panel
6. Brewer Base
7. Grab-a-cup Auto Pause Lever
8. Removable Water Reservoir
9. Water Reservoir Lid
10. Advanced Water Filtration
11. Single Cup Sensor

Coffeemaker Extras (not included with all models)

• Advanced Water Filtration Holder
• Advanced Water Filtration Cartridge
• Reusable Single Serve Coffee Filter

Understand Your Control Panel

1. Brew Later Button
2. Brew Later Indicator
3. Clock Display
4. AM/PM Indicator
5. Water Indicator
6. Ounces Indicator
7. Cups Indicator
8. Brew Now Indicator

Getting Started

Unpack your Coffeemaker
Unpack your coffeemaker and remove all plastic bags, cartons and any tape on the brewer.

KEEP PLASTIC BAGS AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Setting the Clock
Plug in brewer into an outlet. Press the HR and MIN buttons to set the clock. 5 seconds of inactivity will set the clock at the time selected.

Advanced Water Filtration System
The improved 2-step advanced water filtration system reduces impurities like chlorine and calcium to make coffee taste better.

1. Soak the Advanced Water Filtration Cartridge in cold water for 5 minutes.
2. Rinse the soaked cartridge for about 1 minute.
3. Open bottom hatch where the cartridge goes and insert a new Advanced Water Filtration Cartridge.

Clean Before First Use

1. Wash the Parts - Wash the Carafe, Carafe Lid, Brew Basket, Pod Holder, and Water Reservoir in a mixture of mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly.
2. Set up Water Reservoir – Insert the Advanced Water Filtration Holder into the center of the Water Reservoir. Fill the Water Reservoir with cold, fresh water to the MAX fill line and put the Water Reservoir in place on the back of the unit. (Figure 1)
   
3. Place Mug and Pod Holder – Place a large mug on the Drip Tray. Set the Carafe to the side. Place the Pod Holder inside the Brew Basket. (Figure 2) Slide the Brew Basket into place.
   
4. Cleansing Brew – Press the SIZE button until "12 oz" is displayed. Press BREW NOW to begin the Cleansing Brew Cycle. (Figure 3) The light on the BREW NOW button will light up. There will be an audible signal when the brewing cycle is almost complete. Once the unit stops dripping, pour out the hot water from the mug into the sink. Allow for the Brew Basket and Pod Holder to cool completely before handling.
   Note: Brew Basket and Pod Holder are top rack dishwasher safe. Carafe, Advanced Water Filtration System, and Removable Water Reservoir are NOT!
   

Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart

1 level tablespoon (tbsp) = 5 gr. / 0.17 oz.
1 cup = 5 fl. oz. of brewed coffee
Use more or less coffee to suit your taste.

Brew a Single Cup

1. Fill Water Reservoir – Fill the Water Reservoir with cold, fresh water up to the MAX fill line.
2. Place Pod Holder - Slide out the Brew Basket and set it on a flat surface. Place the Pod Holder inside the Brew Basket (Figure 4).
   
3. Place Pod or Reusable Single Serve Coffee Filter – Open the lid of the Pod Holder. Insert a Pod or the Reusable Single Serve Coffee Filter (with your own coffee grounds inside) into the Pod Holder. Close the Pod Holder lid so that it snaps shut.

4. Place Brew Basket and Mug - Slide the Brew Basket into place. Place a mug under the Brew Basket.
5. Begin Brewing – Press the SIZE button until your desired cup size is displayed. Press BREW NOW to start the brew cycle (Figure 5). There will be an audible signal when the brewing cycle is almost complete and the BREW NOW Indicator will no longer be illuminated when the cycle is complete.
   Note: For a fresh cup, remember to clean the Pod Holder and Brew Basket between each use.
   

Brew a Carafe

1. Fill Water Reservoir – Fill the Water Reservoir with cold, fresh water to the MAX fill line.
2. Set Up the Brew Basket - Slide out the Brew Basket and set it on a flat surface. Remove the Pod Holder and set to the side if it is in place. Place a 10-12 Cup Paper Filter or a Reusable Coffee Filter (not included) inside the Brew Basket.

3. Add Coffee – Scoop the desired amount of coffee into the Brew Basket (Figure 6). Refer to the Coffee Measuring Chart for guidance based on the number of cups being brewed.
   
4. Place Brew Basket and Carafe - Slide the Brew Basket into place. Place the Carafe on the drip tray, under the Brew Basket.
5. Begin Brewing – Press the SIZE button until your desired cup size is displayed. Press BREW NOW to start the brew cycle (Figure 7). There will be an UI with 10 cups displayed audible signal when the brewing cycle is almost complete and the BREW NOW Indicator will no longer be illuminated when the cycle is complete.
   Note: For a fresh cup, remember to clean the Brew Basket between each use.
   

How To Use Strong Brew Function
The Strong Brew Function slows down the brewing process to allow the hot water to fully saturate the grounds and extract bolder flavors. There will be a pause in the brewing process in order to pull the strong taste from your coffee grounds.

1. To enjoy a richer and bolder cup of coffee, follow steps 1-4 in the "Brew a Single Cup" or the "Brew a Carafe" sections.
2. Press the STRONG button once. The Strong Indicator will be illuminated (Figure 8).
   
3. Press BREW NOW or set the Brew Later Function. To turn the Strong Brew Function off, simply press STRONG again and the Strong Indicator will no longer be illuminated.

How To Use Brew Later Function

You must set the clock before using this feature.

1. To set the Brew Later function, follow steps 1-4 in the "Brew a Single Cup" or the "Brew a Carafe" sections.
2. Press BREW LATER. The Brew Later Indicator will light up, the clock will flash and SET BREW LATER will be illuminated (Figure 9). To set desired brew time, press the HR and MIN buttons. 5 seconds of inactivity will set brew later at the time selected. SET BREW LATER will change to read as BREW LATER. The Brew Later Indicator UI with 10 cups and brew later displayed will remain illuminated, showing that the coffeemaker is preset to brew at a later time.
   
3. If you change your mind and wish to turn off the Brew Later feature, simple press the BREW LATER again and it will turn off. Once the Brew Later time is set, the coffeemaker will automatically remember it until you change it or unplug the machine.
   NOTE: As a reminder, if you want to continue to use the Brew Later Feature, you will have to press the BREW LATER button each time. Your coffeemaker will not automatically start again the next day.

Water
While it may not seem like an important ingredient, coffee is 98 percent water. The type of water that you brew with greatly affects the final taste. Always use fresh, cold water that is filtered and free of impurities – avoid soft water or well water. Please refer to the "Advanced Water Filtration System" section to learn more about how your coffeemaker reduces impurities in water.

Routine Cleaning

Cleanliness
A clean coffeemaker is essential to brewing great tasting coffee each and every time.

Daily Cleaning

Make sure your coffeemaker is unplugged and has cooled completely before cleaning.
Remove the Brew Basket, Pod Holder, Carafe, Carafe lid,
Removable Water Reservoir, and Reusable Single Serve Coffee Filter. Wash them in a solution of hot water and mild liquid soap, and dry thoroughly. You can also place the Brew Basket, Pod Holder, and Reusable Single Serve Coffee Filter in the dishwasher; top-rack only. The Carafe, Carafe lid, and Removable Water Reservoir are not dishwasher safe and should be hand washed only.

Decalcifying your coffeemaker
Minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water will leave deposits in your coffeemaker and affect its performance. It's recommended that you regularly remove these deposits using vinegar.

1. 
   Remove the Advanced Water Filtration System from the Water Reservoir.
2. Prepare 4 cups or 20 fl. oz. of undiluted, white household vinegar. Pour the vinegar into the Water Reservoir.
3. Place an empty 10-12 cup basket-style paper filter or Mr. Coffee Reusable Coffee Filter (not included) into the Brew Basket and slide the brew basket into place.
4. Place the empty Carafe on the unit, centered on the Drip Tray.
5. Press SIZE to select 4 cups, press BREW NOW and brew prepared cleaning solution through the coffeemaker.
6. After the brew cycle is complete, let stand for 30 minutes.
7. Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the carafe thoroughly with clean water.
8. Fill the Water Reservoir with 10 cups of clean, fresh water.
9. Place the empty Carafe back on the coffeemaker, centered on the Drip Tray.
10. Remove and discard the paper filter used during the cleaning cycle. If a Mr. Coffee Reusable Coffee Filter was used during cleaning, remove it and rinse it thoroughly before replacing it in the Brew Basket.
11. Press BREW NOW and allow the full brew cycle to complete, rinsing the coffeemaker with hot water.
12. Discard the water and rinse the Carafe thoroughly with clean water.
13. Repeat steps 8 through 12 one more time, to ensure the coffeemaker is fully rinsed.

Cleaning Frequency

Carafe Use and Care

Hard water can leave a white colored stain on the carafe and coffee may turn this stain brown. To remove Carafe Stains:

1. Fill the Carafe with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar. Let the solution stand in the Carafe for approximately 20 minutes.
2. Discard the solution, then wash and rinse the Carafe.

Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners that may scratch the Carafe.

Troubleshooting your Combo Brewer

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 section.