MrCoffee tf12 User Manual

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2

Decanter Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

Special Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

Setting Up Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

Coffeemaker Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6

Adjusting the Power Cord Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

Brewing Coffee  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 11

Cleaning the Coffeemaker Before First Use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

Selecting and Measuring Ground Coffee  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

Adding Water and Ground Coffee  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

Brewing Coffee Now  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10

Brewing Coffee Later

(Programmable Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

Cleaning Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12

Cleaning the Decanter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13

Service and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14

Replacement Parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14

Repairs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14

Questions, Comments and Suggestions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15

Setting Up Your Coffeemaker

Congratulations on the purchase of your new MR. COFFEE

®

coffeemaker! Please read

these instructions carefully before using your new coffeemaker. Proper use, care and
maintenance will ensure trouble-free operation and the long life of this appliance.
Save these instructions for cleaning and, if necessary, replacement parts information.

Your new MR. COFFEE

®

coffeemaker has the following features:

• 12-Cup Brewing Capacity

• Cord Storage – Allows you to store extra cord length for a tidy countertop.

• Drip-Free Decanter – Designed to help prevent drips after pouring.

• Ergonomically Designed Handle – Provides comfort, control and confidence 

when pouring.

• Removable Filter Basket – The filter basket will lift out of socket to allow you

to remove a filter and ground coffee before returning back to its socket.

• ON/OFF Indicator Light – This safety feature reminds you that your coffeemaker

is on.

• Non-Stick Warming Plate – This feature prevents the decanter from sticking

to the surface of the warming plate.

• Pause ’n Serve – Can’t wait for the coffee to finish brewing? The Pause ’n Serve

feature allows you up to 30 seconds to pour a cup of coffee while the coffee
is still brewing.

• Two-Hour Auto Shut-Off: This safety feature keeps your coffee warm for 2 hours

after you brew, then automatically turns off.

• Programmable Controls (Programmable Models Only)

– Clock: The LED clock serves as a handy kitchen clock, and also allows you to set

the timer.

– Timer: Would you like to wake up to a fresh pot of coffee? The timer allows you

to preset when you would like the coffeemaker to brew your coffee automatically,
up to 24 hours in advance.