Toastmaster TCM12DW User Manual

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING: A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical  
appliances and may cause personal injury or death. Please follow all  
safety instructions.  
Automa tic Drip Cof feema ker  
Use and Care Guide  
Models TCM12W, TCM12AW, TCM12DW  
SWING-OUT CONE FILTER BASKET  
WATER LEVEL INDICATOR  
POWER LIGHT  
NON-STICK WARMING PLATE  
HIDDEN CORD STORAGE  
WARNING–To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove  
bottom cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done  
by authorized service personnel only.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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 extension 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 10 A, 1250 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 electrical 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 electrical circuit from other appliances.  
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY  
Water Chamber  
Cover  
Swing-out  
Filter Basket  
Water Window  
Warming Plate  
Glass Carafe  
Power Switch  
TCM12W,  
TCM12AW  
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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COFFEEMAKER  
Before preparing coffee in your new coffeemaker, thoroughly clean the  
carafe, carafe lid and removable filter basket 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” below. Do  
not place coffee in filter basket for this initial cleaning. Note: at the end of  
first cycle, turn coffeemaker off and wait ten minutes. Turn unit on and brew  
second carafe of water.  
COFFEE FILTERS  
Cone-shaped paper filters are available locally at grocery stores and where  
coffeemakers are sold. Standard #4 filters should be used. If your  
coffeemaker is equipped with a permanent filter no paper filter is necessary.  
The use of basket-style paper filters is not recommended, since they do not  
conform to the shape of the filter basket and may cause coffee to back up  
and spill over during brewing.  
BREWING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Plug coffeemaker into any 120 Volt, AC electrical 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. No less than two cups is recommended.  
Note: The amount of brewed coffee will always be less than the  
amount of water placed into coffeemaker, since about 10% is  
absorbed by coffee grounds and filter.  
3. Place a #4 paper cone-shaped filter or clean reusable filter in filter  
basket. Measure one level 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.  
4. Return filter basket to closed position.  
5. Place carafe on warming plate.  
6. Switch control to on. (For model TCM12DW with electronic timer and  
automatic shut-off, see important instructions on page 5.) The on light  
will indicate unit is in operation.  
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 a few seconds;  
dripping will resume.  
8. Upon completion of the brew cycle, wait about one minute until the  
brew dripping 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.  
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10. Switch coffeemaker to off when carafe is empty or when unit not in  
use. (Models TCM12AW and TCM12DW have automatic shut-off and  
will automatically shut off after two hours from start of brew cycle.  
Model TCM12DW will automatically shut off only in AUTO MODE.)  
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  
procedure.  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL TCM12DW WITH ELECTRONIC  
TIMER AND AUTO-OFF  
Setting the clock  
1. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The display will flash until the  
time of day is set. NOTE: A power failure will also cause the display  
to flash and it will be necessary to reset the clock.  
2. To set the clock. Push the “HRbutton until the correct hour is  
displayed, noting that PM is indicated in the upper left of the display.  
3. Push the “MIN” button until the correct minutes are displayed. A few  
seconds after you release the button the colon between the hour and  
the minutes will begin to flash, indicating that the clock is running.  
Setting the timer  
1. While holding the “PROG” button down press the “HRbutton until the  
correct hour is displayed for the brew time you would like to set, not-  
ing that PM is indicated in the upper left of the display.  
2. While holding down the “PROG” button press the “MIN” button in the  
same way until the desired brew time is shown.  
3. After the Brew Time is set, release the “PROG” button to return the  
display to time of day.  
4. Pressing the “AUTO” button turns the timer on and off. The  
indicator light in the lower left of the display indicates when the timer  
is on. Push “I/ Oto turn power off.  
USING THE AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF FEATURE  
The Automatic Shut-Off feature on Model TCM12DW will automatically  
shut the coffeemaker off two hours after programmed brew time. This  
feature will prevent the coffeemaker from being left on for an extended  
period of time, which can be harmful to the coffeemaker and the coffee  
carafe. Important: The automatic shut-off feature will only work when brew  
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time is pre-programmed and the coffeemaker is in timer mode. If you  
prefer to manually shut off your coffeemaker you may do so by pushing the  
“Power” button when unit is not in use. Model TCM12AW automatically  
shuts off two hours after it is turned on.  
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  
Coffeemaker” on page 7 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 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 finely 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. Overextraction may also  
cause oiliness, indicating a need to clean your coffeemaker.  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
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. Wipe exterior with a damp cloth to  
remove superficial stains. For stubborn stains, use a nylon or plastic pad  
with a non-abrasive cleanser, such as Bon Ami® or Arm & Hammer®.  
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 wa ter 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. 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 10 minutes. When cooled, pour liquid back into the water  
chamber.  
4. Replace basket and return carafe to hot 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  
brewing a carafe full of cold water. Make sure to insert a fresh filter  
into the filter basket before brewing.  
7. At end of 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.  
SERVICE INFORMATION  
Please refer to warranty statement to determine if in-warranty service applies.  
This appliance must be serviced by a Toastmaster authorized service center.  
Unauthorized service will void warranty. Consult your phone directory under  
“Appliances-Household-Small-Sevrice and Repair,” or call 1-800-947-3744  
in the U.S. and Canada, 52-5-397-2848 in Mexico.  
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If an authorized service center is not available locally, your appliance may be  
returned postage prepaid to our National Service Center at the address shown  
on the back of this book.  
Products must be adequately protected to avoid shipping damage. Surround your  
appliance with three inches of protective padding and include a copy of your  
dated sales receipt and a note explaining the problem you have  
experienced. We recommend insuring your package. No CODs accepted.  
KEEP DATED SALES RECEIPT FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.  
Keep this booklet. Record the following for reference:  
Date purchased  
Model number  
Date code (stamped on bottom)  
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR GUARANTEE  
Toastmaster Inc. warrants this product, to original purchaser, for one year from purchase date to be free of defects in material  
and workmanship.  
This warranty is the only written or express warranty given by Toastmaster Inc. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You  
may have other rights which vary from sta te to state. ANY OTHER RIGHT WHICH YOU MAY HAVE, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF  
THIS WARRANTY.  
Defective product may be brought or sent (freight prepaid) to an authorized service center listed in the phone book, or to Service  
Department, Toastmaster Inc., 1409 E. Morgan Street, Boonville, Mo. 65233, for free repair or replacement at our option.  
Your remedy does not include: cost of inconvenience, damage due to product failure, transportation damages, misuse, abuse, acci-  
dent or the like, or commercial use. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOASTMASTER INC. BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied wa rra nty lasts, or a llow the exclusion or limitation of incidental  
or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
For information, write Consumer Claims Manager, at the Macon address. Send name, address, zip, telephone a rea code and  
da ytime number, model, serial number, and purchase date.  
EVERYBODY EATS. It ’s a f a ct o f lif e .  
Bu t s o m e t im e s p r e p a r in g  
m e a ls ca n b e co m e a ch o r e .  
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in t o m illio n s o f k it ch e n s ju s t lik e y o u r s  
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b r e w in g , h e a t in g a n d s e r vin g  
t a s k s WITH EASE AND STYLE.  
Th e TOASTMASTER n a m e s t a n d s f o r a  
CELEBRATION o f INNOVATION d e s ig n e d  
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COOKIN’ IN STYLE.  
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