Mr. Coffee SSP23 Manuale Utente

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U S I N G   Y O U R   H O M E   C A F É ™   C O F F E E M A K E R  
W I T H   S P E C I A L T Y   P O D S
Your coffeemaker comes already with a Specialty Pod Holder that you can use only with speciality pods
such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas. Make sur you keep it in a safe place for future use. Go to
www.home-cafe.com or call 1-800-HOME CAFÉ for more information.
When using Specialty Pods:
1. Follow steps 1 through 4 in the “Using Your Home Café™ Coffeemaker” section.
2. Use the Specialty Pod Holder. (Picture 1) 
3. Insert a Specialty Pod in the Specialty Pod Holder with the flat side up.
4. Place a cup/mug on the Cup Platform. See step 6 in “Using Your
Home Café™ Coffeemaker” on how to use the Cup Platform.
5. Close the lid by pulling the Lid Handle toward the front of the unit in
the locking position.
6. Push the 
Brew Button – Specialty Pod drinks must be brewed by
selecting the 
Brew Button to maximize flavor and consistency. 
7. Follow step 9 through 11 in “Using Your Home Café™ Coffeemaker” section.
8. When brewing creamy Specialty Pods, clean the Specialty Pod Holder and splash guard after
brewing or at the end of the day.
C A R E   A N D   M A I N T E N A N C E   O F   Y O U R  
H O M E   C A F É ™   C O F F E E M A K E R
Regular Cleaning
1. Before cleaning, unplug the unit and allow it to cool fully.
2. Unlock the Pod Handle and lift the lid.
3. Remove the Pod Holder and discard the pod.
4. Remove the Splash Guard and wash the Splash Guard and Pod Holder with mild detergent.
5. Wipe surface with a clean, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may scratch 
the surface.
6. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly. Never immerse the unit/base in water or in any other liquid.
Dishwasher safe (top rack): Removable Pod Holder, Splash Guard, Drip Tray Grid, Drip Tray, Water
Reservoir Lid and Cup Platform. 
Not dishwasher safe: Water Reservoir, Stainless steel travel mug (included in SSP25 only).
Decalcifying Your Coffeemaker
Minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water will leave deposits in your coffeemaker and will affect 
it’s performance. It’s recommended that you regularly remove these deposits by using white household
vinegar. Suggested cleaning interval: Soft water – every 80 brew cycles: Hard water every 40 
brew cycles.
1.  Remove the Pod Holder.
2.  Pour 8 oz. white household vinegar into the water reservoir, then add 13-oz. fresh water up to the
21 oz. water reservoir line. Make sure the splash guard is in place.
3.  Set a 9 oz. or larger mug on the brewing plate.
4.  Press the 
Brew Button and let the cleaning solution brew through the unit.
5.  When the unit stops, empty the mug and return it to the brewing plate.
6.  Press the 
Brew Button again. Empty the mug and return it to the brewing plate.
7.  Fill the water reservoir up to the 28 oz. line with fresh, cold water.
8.  Press the 
Brew Button to flush out the remaining solution. Empty the mug and return it to 
the brewing plate.
9.  Press the 
Brew Button to repeat the process.
10. Wash the splash guard as instructed in the Regular Cleaning Section.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G   Y O U R  
H O M E   C A F É ™   C O F F E E M A K E R
Your Home Café™ Coffeemaker has been carefully designed to give you many years of trouble-free 
service. In the unlikely event that your coffeemaker does not operate satisfactorily, please review the 
following potential problems and try the steps recommended BEFORE you call an Authorized Sunbeam
Service Center.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Not Brewing
The appliance is unplugged.
Plug unit in.
There’s a power outage.
Wait for power to be restored.
The water reservoir is empty. Unit shuts off. Fill the water reservoir with water and turn the
unit on by making your cup size selection.
The lid handle is not in the closed position. Rotate the Lid Handle to the closed position.
The pod holder is not properly inserted.
Insert Pod Holder correctly.
Dispensing only 
Pod and/or pod holder not in place
Make sure that the Pod Holder is in place. 
water
Not Brewing 
The unit is out of water. If the unit runs out  Refill the Water Reservoir. Start with a fresh  
enough coffee
of water, it will automatically stop brewing. cup and coffee pod and brew your next cup. 
The removable water reservoir is not 
Secure the Water Reservoir in place.
securely in place
Coffee not 
Used a mild roast pod
Use either two mild blend pods for 
or 
strong enough
drink or try a darker roast pod.
Too large cup size selected
Try using a smaller cup size selection.
Coffee was brewed without pod holder 
Make sure that the Pod Holder is in place.
in place
Used same pod twice
Discharge used pod. Place new pod with flat
side up.
Coffee taste
The pods has not been placed in the 
Discharge used pod. Place new pod with
pod holder with flat side up
flat side up.
Damaged pod or regular 
Do not use damaged or torn pods. Use only
ground coffee used
Folgers
®
and Millstone
®
pods. Do not use
ground coffee.
Water reservoir filled with unfiltered water  Use filtered water for better tasting coffee.
Grounds in coffee Damaged pod or regular ground 
Do not use damaged or torn pods. Use only
coffee used
Folgers
®
and Millstone
®
pods. Do not use
ground coffee.
Leaking
The Water reservoir is not properly placed Secure the Water Reservoir in place.
Mineral deposits have built up in the 
Wipe the mineral deposits out from the Splash
splash guard, pod holder, shower head
Guard, Pod Holder, Shower Head and Water 
and/or water reservoir
Reservoir seal.
Dripping 
Splash guard got clogged up
Clean the Splash Guard
Overflowing
The pod holder is clogged or
Press Cancel Button, allow the coffeemaker to 
from front of unit
too many pods in the pod holder
cool down, remove and wash Pod Holder and
Splash Guard. Throw away Coffee Pod. Open
Lid, wipe off the water holes on the underside.
Reinsert Pod Holder and splash Guard and
insert 1 or 2 fresh Pods. Make sure there is
water in the Water Reservoir. Resume brewing.
Unit noisy
Pump in engaged
The noise you hear is part of the normal 
function and operation of the coffeemaker.
Water Reservoir is empty.
Fill the water reservoir with water and turn the
unit on by making your cup size selection.
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