Salton Coffeemaker ME5B User Guide

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING: A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all elec-  
trical appliances and may cause personal injury or death.  
Please follow all safety instructions.  
Automatic Drip Coffeemaker  
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• Do not move entire unit when carafe contains hot liquid.  
WARNING: Do not remove bottom cover. No user serviceable  
parts inside. Repair must be done by authorized service per-  
sonnel only.  
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS  
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY  
CAUTION:A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk  
of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping  
over a longer cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware  
stores and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an exten-  
sion cord is required, special care and caution is necessary. Also the  
cord must be:(1) marked with an electrical rating of 125 V, and at least  
13 A., 1625 W., and (2) the cord must be arranged so that it will not  
drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by  
children or tripped over accidentally.  
POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade  
is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of elec-  
trical shock, this plug is intended to 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 attempt to defeat  
this safety feature.  
ELECTRIC POWER: If the electric circuit is overloaded with other  
appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be  
operated on a separate electric circuit from other operating appli-  
ances.  
Product may vary slightly from illustration  
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BEFORE USING YOUR COFFEEMAKER  
Before preparing coffee in your new coffeemaker, thoroughly clean the  
carafe, carafe lid, removable filter basket, and water chamber cover in hot,  
sudsy water. Rinse and dry. Replace disassembled parts. Clean the inside  
of the coffeemaker by brewing two full carafes of tap water (see “BREWING  
INSTRUCTIONS”). Do not place coffee in filter basket for this initial clean-  
ing. Note: At the end of first cycle, turn coffeemaker “OFF” and wait ten min-  
utes. Turn unit “ON” and brew second carafe of water.  
SPECIAL CARE FOR YOUR CARAFE  
A damaged carafe may result in possible burns from hot liquid. To avoid  
breaking the carafe:  
• Do not allow all liquid to evaporate from carafe. Do not heat carafe when  
empty.  
• Discard if damaged in any manner. A chip or crack could result in break-  
age or contaminate liquid contents with glass particles. To order new  
carafe contact Consumer Service.  
• Never use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners as they may scratch and  
weaken the glass.  
• Do not place carafe on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated  
oven, or in a microwave oven.  
• Avoid rough handling and sharp blows.  
COFFEE FILTERS  
Number 2 cone-shaped paper filters are available locally at grocery stores  
and where coffeemakers are sold. The use of basket-style filters is not rec-  
ommended, since they do not conform to the shape of the filter basket and  
may cause coffee to back up and spill over during brewing.  
COFFEE YIELD  
Note: A 5-ounce cup is the American industry standard and is used by most  
coffeemaker manufacturers. To fill up your favorite mug, fill coffeemaker  
water chamber with enough water for 2 cups (10 ounces).  
BREWING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Plug coffeemaker into any 120V ~ 60Hz outlet.  
2. Fill carafe with cold tap water and pour into water chamber. Markings  
on the carafe indicate level of water required to brew desired number  
of cups or use the markings on the water level indicator. Not less than  
two cups is recommended when using 5-cup and 10-cup units.  
Note: The amount of brewed coffee will always be less than the  
amount of water placed into coffeemaker, since 10% is absorbed by  
coffee grounds and filter.  
3. Place coffee filter in filter basket. Use a #2 paper cone filter. Measure  
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one level teaspoon of drip or regular grind coffee for each cup of cof-  
fee desired. For stronger or milder coffee, adjust amount of coffee to  
suit your taste.  
4. Return filter basket to closed position.  
5. Place carafe on warming plate.  
6. Switch control to “ON.”  
7. If you wish to serve a cup of coffee before brew cycle is completed,  
simply remove carafe from warming plate. Dripping will automatically  
cease. Return carafe to position on warming plate within 45 seconds;  
dripping will resume.  
8. Upon completion of the brew cycle, wait about one minute until the  
brew drip from the filter basket into the carafe has stopped. Carafe lid  
should be kept in place to facilitate safe serving and help keep coffee  
at proper serving temperature.  
9. To keep coffee hot, return carafe to the warming plate after serving.  
The warming plate will automatically cycle to maintain ideal serving  
temperature as long as the coffeemaker is on.  
10. Switch to “OFF” when carafe is empty or when unit is not in use.  
11. To brew another carafe of coffee, turn unit “OFF” and wait 10 minutes  
to allow heating element to cool. Important: If unit is not allowed to  
cool before immediate repeated use, water placed in water chamber  
may become overheated and a spray of steam could be released from  
opening, creating a risk of burns.  
BREWING A SECOND POT OF COFFEE  
As mentioned above, it is recommended that the coffeemaker should be in  
“OFF” position for 10 minutes between cycles, in order to allow unit to cool.  
While unit is in “OFF” position, dispose of used coffee filter, and rinse carafe  
and filter basket in water. Place a fresh filter in basket. Repeat brewing pro-  
cedure.  
HINTS FOR GREAT TASTING COFFEE  
• A clean coffeemaker is essential for making great tasting coffee. Regular  
cleaning, as specified in “CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR COF-  
FEEMAKER” is highly recommended.  
• Always use fresh, cold water in your coffeemaker.  
• Finer grinds, such as drip and ADC coffee, promote fuller extraction and  
provide rich, full-bodied coffee. Regular grind will require slightly more cof-  
fee per cup to provide the strength of a finer grind.  
• Store coffee in a cool, dry place. Once coffee has been opened, keep it  
tightly sealed in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.  
• For optimum flavor, buy whole beans and grind them just before brewing.  
• Do not re-use coffee grounds since this will greatly impair coffee flavor.  
• Reheating coffee is not recommended. Coffee is at its peak flavor imme-  
diately after brewing.  
• Small oil droplets on the surface of brewed coffee is due to the extraction  
of oil from the coffee grounds. Oiliness may occur more frequently if heav-  
ily roasted coffees are used.Over-extraction may also cause oiliness, indi-  
cating a need to clean your coffeemaker.  
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CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR COFFEEMAKER  
Always make sure coffeemaker is unplugged and warming plate is cool  
before attempting to clean.After daily use, the filter basket and carafe should  
be washed in hot, sudsy water, rinsed and dried.Wipe exterior with a damp  
cloth to remove superficial stains. For stubborn stains, use a nylon or plas-  
tic pad with a non-abrasive cleanser. Do not use metal scouring pads or  
abrasive cleansers.  
Special cleaning of your coffeemaker is recommended at least once a  
month, depending on frequency of use and quality of water used in the unit.  
If water in your area is especially hard, the following cleaning procedure  
should be performed every two weeks, since minerals in water can detract  
from the flavor of the coffee and possibly lengthen brew time.  
1. Fill carafe with one part white vinegar to three parts cold water. Pour  
water and vinegar solution into the water chamber.  
2. Place a paper filter in the filter basket and swing to closed position.  
Place carafe on warming plate. Plug into a 120V ~ 60Hz outlet and  
switch control to “ON.During cleaning, more steam will occur than  
during normal brewing.  
3. Keep the coffeemaker on until carafe is half full. Switch control to  
“OFF.” When liquid stops dripping from filter basket into the carafe,  
remove the basket and carafe and allow liquid to cool in the carafe for  
15 minutes. When cooled, pour liquid back into the water chamber.  
4. Replace basket and return carafe to warming plate.  
5. Switch control to “ON.Repeat procedure, allowing all the cleaning  
solution to empty into the carafe. After dripping has stopped, discard  
contents of carafe.  
6. After allowing coffeemaker to cool for 10 minutes, rinse it out by brew-  
ing a carafe full of cold water. Make sure to insert a fresh filter into the  
filter basket before brewing.  
7. At end of the brew cycle, switch control to “OFF.” Discard water in the  
carafe. Remove used filter and wash carafe and filter basket in hot  
sudsy water. Dry parts.  
8. When coffeemaker has cooled, wipe exterior with a dry cloth.  
Any servicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning  
must be performed by an authorized service center.  
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IMPORTANT NOTICE  
If any parts are missing or defective,  
DO NOT return this product.  
Please call our Customer Service Department for assistance.  
800-233-9054 Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CST  
Thank You  
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
This Salton, Inc. product warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser of the product.  
Warranty Duration: This product is warranted to the original consumer purchaser for a period of one  
(1) year from the original purchase date.  
Warranty Coverage: This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship. This war-  
ranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, in shipment, unreasonable use, misuse,  
neglect, improper service, commercial use, repairs by unauthorized personnel or other causes not  
arising out of defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty is effective only if the product is pur-  
chased and operated in the USA, and does not extend to any units which have been used in violation  
of written instructions furnished by Salton, Inc., or to units which have been altered or modified or to  
damage to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed, altered, defaced or  
rendered illegible.  
Warranty Disclaimers: This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied and no repre-  
sentative or person is authorized to assume for Salton, Inc. any other liability in connection with the  
sale of our products. There shall be no claims for defects or failure of performance or product failure  
under any theory of tort, contract or commercial law including, but not limited to, negligence, gross  
negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty and breach of contract.  
Warranty Performance: During the above one-year warranty period, a product with a defect will be  
either repaired or replaced with a reconditioned comparable model (at Salton, Inc. option) when the  
product is returned to the Salton, Inc. facility within the warranty period and an additional one-month  
period. No charge will be made for such repair or replacement.  
Service and Repair  
Should the appliance malfunction, you should first call toll-free 1-800-233-9054 between the hours of  
9:00 am and 5:00 pm Central Standard Time and ask for CUSTOMER SERVICE stating that you are  
a consumer with a problem.  
In-Warranty Service (USA) for an appliance covered under the warranty period, no charge is made  
for service or postage.  
In-Warranty Service (Canada) for an appliance covered under the warranty period, no charge is  
made for service or postage. Please return the product insured, packaged with sufficient protection,  
and postage and insurance prepaid to the address listed below. Customs duty/brokerage fee, if any,  
must be paid by the consumer.  
Out-of-Warranty Service: A flat rate charge by model is made for out-of-warranty service. Include  
$15.00 (U.S.) for return shipping and handling.  
Salton, Inc. cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage during incoming shipment. For your pro-  
tection, carefully package the product for shipment and insure it with the carrier. Be sure to enclose  
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the following items with your appliance: any accessories related to your problem; your full return  
address and daytime phone number; a note describing the problem you experienced; a copy of your  
sales receipt or other proof of purchase to determine warranty status. C.O.D. shipments cannot be  
accepted.  
Return the appliance to:  
ATTN: Repair Department, Salton, Inc.  
708 South Missouri St.  
Macon,MO 63552  
Consumer Service: 1-800-233-9054  
Consumer Parts:1-800-947-3745  
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST  
For more information on Salton, Inc. products:  
E-mail us at SALTON [email protected]  
This Melitta product is distributed and serviced by Salton, Inc.  
Printed in China  
©1999 Salton, Inc.  
®Reg. T.M.of a company of the Melitta Group  
Part No. 60492  
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