Sunbeam Coffeemaker HTM11 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
Model HTM11  
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY  
FOR QUESTIONS OR SERVICE, CALL  
l-800-MR. COFFEE  
l-800-672-6333 (U.S.A.  
&
Canada)  
Monday through  
8:30 am to 5:00  
Friday,  
tandard Time  
 
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to  
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Read all instructions before using the machine.  
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.  
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or machine in  
water or other liquid.  
4.  
5.  
Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near  
children.  
Turn control switch to OFF and unplug from outlet when the automatic hot tea maker  
is 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. Return this appliance only to  
the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment.  
6.  
7. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by Mr. Coffee may cause  
hazards or injuries.  
Do not use outdoors.  
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.  
8.  
Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated  
oven.  
10.  
11. To disconnect, turn any control to ‘off’, then remove plug from wall outlet.  
12.  
13.  
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.  
Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption of air flow underneath  
the appliance.  
14. Ceramic Tea Pot Use and Care  
Breakage may occur if the following instructions are not followed:  
Use only ceramic tea pots specifically designed for the Mrs.  
automatic hot tea maker.  
for  
for  
a. This ceramic tea pot is designed for use with your Mrs.  
automatic hot tea maker and therefore must never be used on a rangetop or in  
any oven, jncluding a microwave,  
b. Do not set a hot ceramic tea pot on a wet or cold surface.  
C. Do not use  
a
cracked ceramic tea pot or a ceramic hot tea pot having a cracked  
or broken handle.  
Do not clean the ceramic tea pot with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other  
abrasive materials.  
d.  
Avoid sharp blows, scratches, or rough handling.  
Always let the ceramic tea pot cool before running water over, or in it.  
hot ceramic  
Do not remove the knuckle guard. It protects your knuckles from the  
tea pot when serving.  
Ceramic tea potis not diswasher safe  
15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove any  
service covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by  
authorized personnel only.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
 
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS  
1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from  
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.  
2. An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised in its use.  
3. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord  
must be at least 10 amps and 120 volts. The resulting extended cord must be  
arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be  
pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.  
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This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To  
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in 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 modify the plug in any  
way.  
If Service Is Required, Do Not Return to Your Store  
For Service, call l-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333 U.S.A.  
&
Canada)  
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday  
To assist us in serving you, please have the model number  
(HTM11) and date of purchase available.  
All repairs must be made by Mr. Coffee or an authorized Mr. Coffee Service  
Center. Please call us for assistance or for the location of the nearest authorized  
Mr. Coffee Service Center. Please do not return this appliance to your store.  
We welcome your questions, comments or suggestions.  
Please include your complete name, address and telephone number.  
Department  
Miles Road  
Bedford Helghts, Ohio 44146-1399  
A Division of Health o meter, Inc  
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Introduction  
Tea  
Congratulations! You are the owner of a Mrs.  
for Two Automatic Hot Tea Maker,  
made by Mr. Coffee’? Mrs. Tea for Two automatically brews hot tea just the way you like  
it. In about 6 minutes, Mrs. Tea makes 15 ounces  
and enjoy a pot of tea made just for you.  
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or 3 cups of tea. So sit back, relax,  
Please read all of the instructions in this booklet carefully before you begin to use this  
appliance. Proper care and maintenance will ensure the long life of this appliance and its  
trouble-free operation. Save these instructions and refer to them often for cleaning and  
care tips.  
Tab/e of Contents  
Important Safeguards  
Cord Set Instructions  
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If Service is Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Introduction  
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Diagram of Parts .............................  
Steeping Tea  
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Cleaning Instructions  
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Ceramic Tea Pot  
Types of Teas  
C leaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
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Questions & Answ  
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Limited  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Diagram Of Parts  
ceramic tea pot lid  
swing-out  
brew basket  
pinglever  
knuckle guard  
ounce (3  
ceramic tea  
illuminated  
ON/OFF switch  
 
Clean Your Automatic Hot Tea Maker Before Using the First Time!  
Wash ceramic tea pot and lid in mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughfy.  
Follow steps 4 through 6 below (with water only) to clean the inside of your automatic  
hot tea maker.  
Steeping Tea  
1. Swing cut the brew basket to the rlght, and insert a 4 CUP basket style, Mr. Coffee’  
brand paper filter (JR100 or JR100NB) into the inner brew basket. You may also use  
a
Mr.  
permanent filter model number GTFJR.  
2.  
3.  
Add desired amount of tea according to the tea measurement chart found cn page 6. We  
recommend between l-3 black tea bags or rounded teaspoons of loose tea. If  
brewing herbal teas, the amount of tea may need to be increased to reach desired  
strength.  
Besure the filter is properly centered before closing the browbasket into  
place. Close the brew basket by swinging the brew basket to the left. Please make  
sure the brew basket is locked into place.  
4.  
5.  
Remove the ceramic tea pot from the warming plate.  
For  
a
full  
Do no4 exceed15 ounces.  
Only fill the reservoir with water. Do not reheat any liquids in this machine.  
Fill the ceramic tea pot with enough tap  
to make desired amount of tea.  
pot, fill tap to about 1’ below the rim  
6. Remove the ceramic tea pot lid from the water reservoir. Pour the water into the  
water reservoir. Do not overfill your water reservolr. In the opening of the reservoir  
you will find  
a
knob and a series of spokes. This design prevents the water from splash-  
ing when it IS poured into the unit. Then rinse the ceramic tea pot with hot water and dry.  
Place the empty ceramic tea pot onto the warmer plate. Return the ceramic tea pot lid to  
the recessed area found on top of the water reservoir.  
7.  
The farther the lever is set to the right the longer the steeping  
Adjust steeping lever.  
time and the stronger the tea. The lever will allow you to adjust the brew cycle time  
You may want the steeping lever set to  
from 6 to 6 minutes for a 15 ounce pot of tea.  
the right when steeping herbal teas.  
 
Steeping Tea (continued)  
8. Turn your automatic hot tea maker switch ON. The wamer plate will automatically  
start heating the pot to avoid “shocking” the tea once it is dispensed. This is accom-  
plished by a specially designed tea pot. Do not turn off unit until brewing is  
complete, and all water has drained from the reservoir. When tea stops flowing, the  
steeping cycle is complete. Tea will be kept warm by leaving the ceramic tea pot on  
the wamer plate. Tae should  
serving tea, remove the ceramic tea pot from the warmer plate. Take the ceramic tea pot  
lid from the top of the water reservoir and place it on your ceramic tea pot. The lid will  
help keep the tea warm when serving.  
9. To clean up, after brew basket has cooled, carefully swing the brew basket out to the right  
and remove the filter basket and discard the used tea bags or loose tea and filter. Your  
tea will be kept warm as long as it is sitting on the warming plate. Always serve tea on a  
If serving tea on a wood table, place a trivet or hot pad beneath the  
level surface.  
ceramic tea pot to avoid scratching the surface.  
10. To make another pot of tea, wait for the ceramic tea pot to cool down. Then, repeat  
steps 1 through 8.  
11. Be sure to turn your automatic hot tea maker OFF when the ceramic tea pot is empty, or  
you are no longer using it. As with any electrical appliance, you should unplug the power  
cord when not in use.  
To avoidrisk of personal injury or damage, be sum that the ceramic tea pot is squarely centered  
under the brew basket during brewing cycle. Do nol use any Mr. Coffee ceramic tea pot that has a  
crack, however small, In the body, handle, spout or bottom of the ceramic tea pot. Dc not use any  
other teapot with this machine other than the Mr. Coffee teapot.  
BREWED TEA AND LEAVES. BOTH IN BREW BASKFT AND CERAMIC TEA POT. ARE  
V
ERY HOT. HANDLE WITH CARF TO AVOID SCALDING. IF BREW BASKFT OVFR  
WS. OR IF BREW BASKFT FAILS TO DRAIN jNT0 CFRAMIC TFA POT DURING-  
BREW CYCLE. DO NOT OPEN OR HANDLE BASKET. UNPLUG AUTOMATlC HOT TEA  
MAKER. AND WAIT FOR CONTENTS TO COOL BFFORF HANDl ING  
SUGGESTED TEA MEASUREMENT’  
TEA BAGS OR LOOSE TEA:  
l-3 tsp. or l-3 tea bags  
TO STEEP  
3
3
2
cups  
cups  
cups  
3
2
tsp. or 3 tea bags  
tsp. or 2 tea bags  
1 tsp. or 1 tea bag  
Use more or less tea to suit your taste.  
‘You may need to use additional herbal tea bags.  
1 cup  
l
1 cup  
=
5 oz. hot tea  
1 level teaspoon  
=
1 tea bag  
 
Cleaning Instructions  
Your automatic hot tea maker  
be cleaned when you begin to notice excessive  
steaming or the steeping time increases considerably. This condition is caused by a  
buildup of lime and mineral deposits from your water. If the pumping action stops before  
all the water has been pumped out of the machine, then the appliance requires cleaning.  
The frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of water used. The following table  
gives the suggested cleaning intervals.  
Using Vinegar:  
1. Pour 15 ounces of undiluted white household vinegar into your automatic hot tea  
maker. Do not exceed 15 ounces.  
2. Place a 4 CUP paper filter (JR100 or JR100NB) into the filter basket and swing  
the filter basket into place. You may also use a Mr.  
filter model number GTFJR.  
permanent  
3. Plug the power cord into an outlet. Place the empty ceramic tea pot on the warming  
plate and turn the automatic hot tea maker ON. When half the vinegar has flowed  
through, turn the automatic hot tea maker OFF and let stand for l/2 hour.  
4. After l/2 hour, pour the vinegar back into the automatic hot tea maker.  
5. Place the empty ceramic tea pot on the warming plate. Turn the automatic hot tea  
maker ON and let all of the vinegar flow through.  
6. Discard the vinegar and the paper filter.  
7. To flush out all traces of vinegar, pour a ceramic tea pot full of tap water into the  
automatic hot tea maker, turn it ON, and allow it all to cycle through.  
8. Discard the water and turn the automatic hot tea maker OFF. Repeat steps 7 and 8.  
Ceramic Tea Pot Cleaning  
Hard water can leave a whitish mineral deposit inside the ceramic tea pot. Tea discolors  
these deposits, sometimes leaving a brownish stain inside the ceramic tea pot. To  
remove mineral scale, follow these simple steps:  
1.  
Use  
a
solution of equal pans white vinegar and hot water.  
2. Let solution stand in ceramic tea pot for about 20 minutes and then discard.  
3. Wash and rinse the ceramic tea pot thoroughly using a soft cloth. Do not use harsh  
abrasive cleaners. These will cause scratches which can lead to breakage.  
To remove tea stains:  
1. Place l-2 Tablespoons of liquid or granular dishwasher detergent in the  
ceramic tea pot. Fill ceramic tea pot to rim with warm or hot water.  
2. Let solution sit 20 minutes or until stubborn stains are removed. Repeat if  
necessary.  
3. Wash and rinse the ceramic tea pot thoroughly using a soft cloth. Do not use  
harsh abrasive cleaners. These will cause scratches which can lead to breakage.  
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Types of Teas  
All teas are divided into four basic types black, green, oolong, and a very rare white,  
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based on how the leaves are processed. Some teas are named after the district they  
grow; Assam and Darjeeling. Others are named after people: Queen Mary, Earl Grey or  
Prince of Wales. The Russian Caravan tea is named in honor of the route to its trade.  
Some are named after the flavor which has been added to the tea such as Jasmine.  
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Others are named after their type, the size of their leaf (Orange Pekoe), a combination of’  
type and size, or after their use. (English Breakfast and Irish Breakfast). Below you will  
find a list of common teas, their flavor and helpful hints.  
Black teas are the most familiar to American drinkers. Examples are: Earl Grey, Assam,  
Darjeelijng, Ceylon Breakfast, English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, Keemun and Yunnan.  
Exceptional fragrance. Flavorful afternoon tea. Served with or without  
milk.  
Assam: Enjoyed any time of the day  
milk.  
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especially in the morning. Best served with  
Darjeelina: Full bodied. For tea lovers. A blend that can be enjoyed morning or  
evening. Sewed without milk and with lemon.  
Blend of Ceylon teas. Milder than English Breakfast or Irish  
Breakfast. Delicious any time of day. Served with lemon. Good iced.  
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Full-bodied, robust, richly colored brew. A favorite in the morning.  
Served with milk and lemon. Good iced.  
Breakfast: A rich tea, producing strong thick liquor. Enjoyable on  
afternoon. Served with milk and after a hearty breakfast.  
a
a
cold, wet  
Keemun: The burgundy of teas. Orchid flavored. Enjoyed after an Oriental meal.  
Green teas are a light colored tea, and usually an acquired taste here in the Western  
world. Examples are: Gunpowder, Bancha and Tencha.  
Gunpowder: Pungent in flavor. Best served after a Chinese meal, after dinner, or on  
a hot evening.  
Oolong teas are partially processed. They are a darker tea. They have  
a
sweet, mellow  
taste and a heavier body. Examples are: Formosa, Jasmine and Russian Caravan.  
Formosa: Like ripened peaches. A cross between green and black tea.  
Enjoyed mid-morning, afternoon or evening. Good after a meal. Served without  
lemon and milk.  
An exotic tea scented with Jasmine flowers. Enjoyed in the afternoon, after  
dinner or late evening. Sipped slowly. Served with lemon and no milk.  
Herbal teas are made up of a variety of plant parts, from leaves and flowers to roots and  
bark.  
Mint; Favorites are lemon mint and peppermint.  
Makes a brilliant red tea.  
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Questions and Answers  
1.  
Is my ceramic tea pot dishwasher safe?  
A. No, due to the knuckle guard. The knuckle guard is there to protect your  
knuckles from the warmed ceramic tea pot.  
2.  
How long can I leave my tea pot on the warmer plate?  
A. Tea should not remain on the warmer plate for more than 2 hours. Tea  
can develop a film and bitter taste when warmed for more than 2 hours.  
3.  
4.  
What is the capacity of the ceramic tea pot?  
A. 15 ounces, which will make three, 5-ounce cups.  
What is the capacity of the water reservoir?  
A. Approximately 15 ounces.  
Fill your  
ceramic tea pot with tap water to about 1” below the rim to make a full pot.  
5.  
6.  
How can I make my tea ‘extra hot”?  
A. This hot tea maker has been designed to steep tea at a common serving  
temperature. Personal taste may vary.  
How does the steeping lever work?  
A. The farther the lever is set to the right, the longer the steeping time.  
The lever will allow you to adjust the steeping time from 6 to 8 minutes. Your may  
want to adjust the steeping lever to the right when you are steeping herbal teas.  
7.  
How much tea do you use to brew a 15 ounce pot of tea?  
A. We recommend between 1-3 tea bags or rounded teaspoons of loose tea.  
If you are brewing herbal teas, the amount of tea may need to be increased to  
reach a desired strength.  
8.  
9.  
What type of filter do I need to use when brewing loose or bagged tea?  
A. We recommend  
a
basket style, Mr. Coffee@ brand filter (JR100 or  
filter model number GTFJR.  
You can also use a permanent  
Are replacement ceramic tea pots available?  
A. Call 1-800-MR COFFEE (l-800-672-6333) to order replacement ceramic tea  
pots. These ceramic tea pots are specifically made for the Mrs.  
for Two  
Automatic Hot Tea Maker units. To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to  
 
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