Programmable Coffeemaker
Model RH12DSBCAN
Instructions and Warranty
Additional Important Safeguards
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam
during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the
risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to
property.
1.All users of this appliance must read and understand this
Instruction Manual before operating or cleaning this
appliance.
2.The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical outlet only.
3.Use water only in this appliance! Do not put any other liquids
or food products in this appliance. Do not mix or add anything
to the water placed in this appliance, except as instructed in
the User Maintenance Instructions to clean the appliance.
4.DO NOT attempt to move an appliance containing hot liquids.
Allow appliance to cool completely before moving.
5.Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other
objects during operation. Do not place any objects on top of
appliance while it is operating. Place the appliance on a
surface that is resistant to heat.
6.If this appliance begins to malfunction during use,
immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair
the malfunctioning appliance.
7.If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in
water or any other liquid, unplug it immediately. Do not
reach into the water! Do not use this appliance after it has
fallen into or has become immersed in water. Contact
Consumer Service for examination and repair.
8.Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
9.The appliance must be left to cool down sufficiently before
adding more water to avoid splattering.
10. Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance. Warm water
or other liquids, except as listed in cleaning section, may
cause damage to the appliance.
11. DO NOT put Carafe into a microwave.
12. DO NOT leave empty Carafe on Warming Plate when appliance
is turned ON, as the Carafe may crack or become otherwise
damaged.
13. DO NOT lift Hinged Filter Lid until brewing is complete, and
all parts have cooled.
14. CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Pause & Pour
(drip-stop) feature, replace Carafe within 1 minute of
removing during brewing process.
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Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to
fit into 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 modify the plug in any way.
Short Cord Instructions
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord.
Do not use an extension cord with this product.
Plasticizer Warning
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the
finish of the countertop or tabletop or other furniture, place
NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance and
the finish of the countertop or tabletop.
Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent
blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
Electric Power
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
Warning
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE BOTTOM COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PER-
SONNEL ONLY.
Coffee Yield
This 12 Cup Coffeemaker yields: 12 (5-oz.) cups
NOTE: A 5 oz. cup is the American industry standard and is used by
most coffeemaker manufacturers.
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Getting to Know Your Russell Hobbs®
Programmable Coffeemaker
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Figure 1
1. Filter Basket Handles
7. Base
2. Removable Filter Basket
(P/N 31146B)
8. Warming Plate
9. Control Panel
10. Water Level Indicator
11. Digital Display
12. Lid
3. Auto Pause & Pour Feature
4. Carafe Lid (P/N 31147B)
5. Carafe Handle
6. Carafe ( P/N 31148B)
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Control Panel
Figure 2
Power Select ON/OFF Button. Press this Button to turn the
unit ON to start the brewing process. You can also turn the
unit OFF by pressing this Button when the brewing cycle is
complete. The Red ON Light, above the ON/OFF Button, will
illuminate when the Coffeemaker is ON. The Green AUTO
Light, above the Drip Button, will illuminate when the
Coffeemaker has been programmed.
HR Button. Use this Button to display the correct hour when
setting the time.
MIN Button. Use this Button to display the correct minute
when setting the time.
PROGRAM Button. Use this Button to program your
Coffeemaker to start brewing at a specified time.
Brew Strength Button. Use this Button to select a stronger
strength of brew. To ensure optimum flavor, the Brewing
Strength Selector regulates the brewing process based upon
the amount of coffee being prepared. When preparing 4 cups
or less, press this Button. A cup will appear in the Display. This
will slow down the flow of water into the Filter Basket to
provide a rich coffee flavor by promoting a better saturation
of grounds for smaller quantities. When preparing 5 or more
cups, reset the selector. The cup will disappear from the
window. This will prepare a full pot of coffee at the normal
rate, allowing ample time for the grounds to be saturated,
without imparting a bitter taste.
Drip Button. This Button is used to initiate the programmed
pre-set brew time. You may also cancel the pre-set brew time
by pressing this Button as well.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Russell Hobbs® 12 Cup
24 Hour Programmable Coffeemaker with LCD Clock and Timer. Use the
Brew Strength Button to ensure optimum flavor and offer a stronger cup
of coffee. Left unattended, this Coffeemaker will keep your Carafe of
freshly-brewed coffee warm for up to 2 hours. The non-stick Warming
Plate, Auto Pause & Pour and LED Power Indicator Light are some of the
features that make this Coffeemaker a must in every kitchen.
Before Brewing Coffee for the First Time
WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not immerse
Cord, Plug or appliance in water or any other liquid.
1. Before preparing coffee in your new Coffeemaker, thoroughly clean
the Carafe, Carafe Lid and Removable Filter Basket in warm, soapy
water. Rinse and dry. Replace disassembled parts.
NOTE: The Removable Filter Basket must be
placed into the Coffeemaker with the
2 handles, located on the sides of the
Filter Basket, aligning with the 2 notches
on the inside of the unit (see Figure 3).
Press the Filter Basket down until it
clicks into place.
2. Clean the inside of the Coffeemaker by
brewing 2 full Carafes using cool water
(see Brewing Instructions). Do not place
a filter or coffee in the Removable Filter
Figure 3
Basket for this initial cleaning.
NOTE: At the end of the first brewing cycle,
turn the Coffeemaker OFF and wait
10 minutes for the appliance to cool.
Turn unit ON again and brew a second
Carafe using cool water only.
Coffee Filters
Cone-shaped paper filters are available locally at grocery stores and
where Coffeemakers are sold. Standard #4 filters should be used.
Permanent gold filters may also be purchased, eliminating the need for
disposable paper filters.
The use of basket-style paper filters is not recommended, since they do
not conform to the shape of the Removable Filter Basket and may cause
coffee to back up and spill over during brewing.
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Brewing Instructions
1. Place the Coffeemaker on a flat, level surface. Plug the unit into a
120V, AC electrical outlet.
2. Open the Lid by using the lip located on top of the Coffeemaker.
(See Figure 1).
3. Place a #4 cone-shaped paper filter into the Removable Filter Basket.
Measure 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of drip or regular grind coffee for each
cup of coffee desired. For stronger or milder coffee, adjust amount
of coffee to suit your taste.
NOTE: We recommend using coffee ground specifically for automatic
drip coffeemakers.
4. Fill the Carafe with cold water and pour it into the Water Chamber.
Fill to the desired level using the Water Level Indicator Window to
measure. For the best tasting brewed coffee, is recommended that no
less than 2 cups of coffee be brewed at a time. Place the Carafe on
the Warming Plate.
IMPORTANT: Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance.
Warm water or other liquids, except as listed in the Care and
Cleaning Instructions, may cause damage to the appliance.
NOTE: The amount of brewed coffee will always be less than the
amount of water placed into the Coffeemaker, since about 10% is
absorbed by the coffee grounds and filter.
5. Close the Lid.
6. You may choose to brew your coffee at a stronger brew strength.
To do so, press the Brew Strength Button. A filled coffee cup icon
will appear in the Display indicating a stronger brew strength.
(See Figure 2).
7. Press the Power Select ON/OFF Button. The Red ON Light will
illuminate and the word “ON” will appear in the upper right hand
corner, indicating that the brewing cycle has begun. Hot water will
be dispensed gently and evenly through the coffee grounds.
NOTE: If you prefer to use the Timer to preset the Coffeemaker, see
the Using the Timer Control section.
8. To pour a cup of coffee before the brew cycle is complete, simply
remove the Carafe from the Warming Plate and pour. Brewing will
continue but dripping will automatically pause. Return the Carafe to
the Warming Plate within 1 minute; dripping will resume.
CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Pause & Pour (drip-stop)
feature, replace Carafe within 1 minute of removing during
brewing process.
9. To brew another Carafe of coffee, turn unit OFF and wait
10 minutes to allow heating element to cool.
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Brewing Instructions (Continued)
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.
10. When not in use unplug the Base from the wall outlet.
Allow the unit to cool completely before cleaning. See User
Maintenance Instructions.
Auto Shut-Off
As an added convenience, your Coffeemaker has been designed with
an Auto Shut-Off feature. When the brewing cycle is complete, the
Coffeemaker will automatically shut-off after 2 hours.
Auto Pause & Pour
Remove the Carafe from the Warming Plate. Always keep the Carafe Lid
on the Carafe.
IMPORTANT: When using the Auto Pause & Pour Feature while the
Coffeemaker is still brewing, the Carafe with Lid must be replaced
on the Warming Plate, under the Filter Basket within (1) one minute
to prevent the Filter Basket from overflowing.
Brewing a Second Carafe of Coffee
To brew another Carafe of coffee, turn unit OFF and wait 10 minutes to
allow heating element to cool. While unit is OFF, dispose of used coffee
filter, rinse Carafe and the Removable Filter Basket in water. Place a
fresh filter in Basket. Repeat brewing procedure.
Using the Timer Control
Your Coffeemaker has a built in multifunction Timer. The following sec-
tions describe the proper use of the Timer. (See Figure 2).
Setting the Clock
To set the clock, press the HR Button until the hour has been reached.
Make sure the proper AM/PM indicator is shown on the left side of the
Digital Display. Press the MIN Button until the minutes have been
reached. You may press and hold the HR or MIN Buttons to display the
correct time more rapidly.
NOTE: Unplugging the unit will reset the clock to 12:00.
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Presetting the Brewing Cycle
To preset your Coffeemaker to begin brewing at a later time, first follow
steps 1 through 6 in the Brewing Instructions section. Check to make
sure that the clock is set to the correct time. If it is not, follow the
above instructions to set the clock. Press the PROGRAM Button once, the
Digital Display will flash Program. Press the HR and MIN Buttons until the
desired brew time is reached. Make sure the proper AM/PM appears on
the left side of the Digital Display. Press the Drip Button. The green
AUTO Light will illuminate indicating that the Coffeemaker is now
waiting for the preset brew time to be reached before it begins the
brewing cycle. To cancel the Auto Brew, press the Drip Button and the
green Light will shut OFF. If you want to brew at a stronger strength,
press the Brew Strength Button. A filled coffee cup icon will appear in
the Display.
Hints for Great Tasting Coffee
• A clean Coffeemaker is essential for making great tasting coffee.
Regular cleaning, as specified in User Maintenance Instructions is
highly recommended. Always use fresh, cool 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 coffee 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 coffee, 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
immediately after brewing.
• Small oil droplets on the surface of brewed, black coffee is due to
the extraction of oil from the coffee grounds. Oiliness may occur
more frequently if heavily roasted coffees are used. Over
extraction may also cause oiliness, indicating a need to clean
your Coffeemaker.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-service-
able parts. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must
be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
WARNING: Unplug from wall outlet before cleaning.
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Care and Cleaning
1. Always make sure Coffeemaker is unplugged and Base and Warming
Plate is cool before attempting to clean.
2. After daily use, the Removable Filter Basket, Carafe and Carafe
Lid should be washed in warm, soapy water.
3. If necessary, wipe the outside of the Coffeemaker with a soft,
damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleansers, scouring
pads or steel wool.
Descaling
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 2 weeks, since minerals
in water can detract from the flavor of the coffee and possibly
lengthen brew time.
1. Fill the Carafe with 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts cold water.
Pour water and vinegar solution into the Water Chamber.
2. Place a paper filter in the Removable Filter Basket then close the
Lid. Place Carafe on Warming Base Plate. Press the Power Select
Button to ON.
NOTE: During cleaning, more steam will occur than during
normal brewing.
3. KEEP THE COFFEEMAKER ON UNTIL HALF THE WATER HAS CYCLED
THROUGH THE COFFEEMAKER, AS CAN BE VIEWED THROUGH THE
WATER LEVEL INDICATOR. Press the Power Select Button to OFF.
When liquid stops dripping from the Removable Filter Basket into
the Carafe, remove the Carafe and allow the liquid to cool for 10
minutes. When cooled, pour liquid back into the Water Chamber.
4. Return Carafe to Warming Base Plate.
5. Switch control to ON. Repeat procedure, allowing all the cleaning
solution to empty into the Carafe. After dripping has stopped, dis-
card contents in Carafe.
6. After allowing the Coffeemaker to cool for 10 minutes, rinse it out
by brewing a Carafe full of cold water. Make sure to insert a fresh
filter into the Removable Filter Basket before brewing.
7. At the end of the brew cycle, press the Power Select Button to
OFF. Discard water in the Carafe. Remove used filter and wash the
Carafe, Carafe Lid and Removable Filter Basket in warm, soapy
water. Rinse well and dry.
8. When the Coffeemaker has cooled, wipe exterior with a
dry cloth.
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Coverage: This product is warranted to be free from defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original
purchase date. This product warranty is extended only to the original
consumer purchaser of the product and is not transferable. For a period of one
(1) year from the date of original purchase of the product, our Repair Center
will, at its option, either (1) repair the product or (2) replace the product with
a reconditioned comparable model. These remedies are the purchaser's
exclusive remedies under this warranty.
Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service, you must call our warranty
service number at 1-800-233-9054 for return instructions on how to deliver the
product, in either the original packaging or packaging affording an equal
degree of protection to the Repair Center specified below. You must enclose a
copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase to demonstrate eligibility
for warranty coverage.
To return the appliance, ship to: To contact us, please write to, call, or email:
ATTN: Repair Center
708 South Missouri Street
Macon, MO 63552 USA
Consumer Relations Department
PO Box 7366
Columbia MO 65205-7366 USA
1-800-233-9054
E-mail:consumer_relations@toastmaster.com
What Is Not Covered: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from
misuse, accident, commercial use, improper service or any other damage
caused by anything other than defects in material or workmanship during
ordinary consumer use. This warranty is invalid if the serial number has been
altered or removed from the product. This warranty is valid only in the United
States and Canada.
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OR CONDITION ON THIS PRODUCT.
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ON THIS
PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights under
the laws of your jurisdiction.
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