OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
Model HTM1
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
FOR QUESTIONS OR SERVICE, CALL
I-800-MR. COFFEE
1-800-672-6333 (U.S.A.
&
Canada)
Monday through Friday,
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
I MPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/of injury to persons, including the followlng:
1.
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3.
Read all lnstructions before using the machine.
Do not touchhot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against electric shock, do not Immerse cord, plugs, or machine in
water or other Iiquid.
4.
Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Turn control switch to OFF and un plug from outlet when the automatic hot tea maker
Allow to cool before pulling on or taking off
is not in use and before cleaning.
parts, and before cleaning the appliance
6. 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.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Mr. Coffee may cause
hazards or Injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
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. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid lnterruption of air flow underneath
theappliance.
14. Ceramic Tea Pot Use and Care
Breakage may occur If the following lnstructions are not followed:
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Use only ceramic tea pots specifically designed for the Mr. Coffee automatic hot tea
a. Thisceramic tea pot is designed for use with your Mr. Coflee automatic hot tea
maker and therefore must never be used on rangetop or in any oven, including
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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.
d. Do not clean the ceramic tea pot with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive materlals.
handling
Avoid sharp blows, scratches, or rough
running water over, or in it.
Always let the ceramic tea pot cool before
Do not remove the knuckle guard. It protects your knuckles from iron the hot ceramic
tea pot when serving.
any
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WARNING: To reduce the risk 0f fire or electric shock, do not remove
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service covers. No user serviceable parts Inside. Repair should be done
authorized personnel only.
SAVE THESE I NSTRUCTI ONS
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Congratulations You are the owner of a Mrs. Tea, an Automatic Hot Tea Maker, made by
Mr. Coffee. Mrs. Tea automatically brews hot tea just the way you like it. in about
8
minutes, Mrs. Tea makes 30 ounces
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or 6 cups of tea. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a
pot of tea made just for you.
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 lifeof this appliance and its
trouble-free operation. Save these instructions and refer to themoften for cleaning and
care lips.
Page
Tab/e of Contents
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Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................
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Set lnstructions ..................................................................................................
Cord
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Is Required..
If Service
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lntroduction
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Diagram of Parts ..........................................................................................................
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of Teas..............................................................................................................
Types
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Sleeping Tea
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Instructions ..................................................................................................
Cleaning
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Decanter Cleaning
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Limited Warranty
Diagram Of Parts
ceramic lea pol
waler reservoir
sleeping lever
warmer
plate
Illuminated
ON/OFF switch
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.
Earl Grey: 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
Darjeeling: Full bodied. For tea lovers. A blend that can be enjoyed morning or
evening. Sewed without milk and with lemon.
Ceylon Breakfast: Blend of Ceylon teas. Milder than English Breakfast or Irish
Breakfast. Delicious any time of day. Served with lemon. Good iced.
English Breakfast: Full-bodied, robust, richly colored brew. A favorite in the morning.
Served with milk and lemon. Good iced.
Irish Breakfast: A rich tea, producing a strong thick liquor. Enjoyable on a cold, wet
afternoon. Served with milk and after a hearty breakfast.
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.
a hot evening.
Best served after a Chinese meal, after dinner, or on
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.
Jasmine: 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.
Rose Hips:Makes a brilliant red tea.
IMPORTANT
Clean Your Automatic Hot Tea Maker Before Using the First Time!
Wash ceramic tea pot and lid in mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly.
Follow steps 4 through 6 below (with water only) to clean the inside of your automatic
hot tea maker.
SteSewpiinngg Tea
1.
-out the brew basket to the right, and insert a 4-CUP basket style, Mr. Coffee@
8paper filter into the inner brew basket.
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2. Add desired amount of tea according to the tea measurement chart found below. We
recommend between 3-5 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.
3. Be sure the paper filter is properly centered before swinging out the brew basket into
Place. Close the brew basket .
Remove the ceramic tea pot from the warming plate.
Fill the ceramic tea pot with tap water to about 1” below the rim (30 ounces) to make
a full pot. Do not exceed 30 ounces.
6. Remove the ceramic tea pot lid from the water reservoir. Pour the water into the
the water reservoir. In the opening of the reservoir you will find a knob and a series
of spokes. This design prevents the water from splashing when it is poured into the
unit. Then rinse the ceramic tea pot with hot water. Place the empty ceramic tea pot
onto the warmer plate. Return the ceramic tea pot lid to the recessed
top of the water reservoir.
area found on
7. Adjust steeping lever. The farther the lever is set to the right the longer the steeping
time and the stronger the tea. The lever will allow you to adjust the brew cycle time
from 8 to 11 minutes.
8. Turn your automatic hot tea maker switch ON. The warmer plate will automatically
start heating the pot to avoid “shocking” the tea once it is dispensed. This isaccom-
plished by a specially designed foot on our tea pot. When tea stops flowing, the
steeping cycle is complete. Tee will be kept warm by leaving the ceramic tea pot on
the wanner plate. When sewing 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 IId will help keep the tea warm when serving. NOTE: The
ceramic tea pot lid should not be left on the ceramic tea pot when it is resting on the
9.
WARNING
To avoid risk of personal injury or damage, be sure that the ceramic tea pot is
squarely’centered under the brew basket during brewing cycle.
WARNING
BREWED TEA AND LEAVES, BOTH IN BREW BASKET AND CERAMIC TEA POT. ARE
VERY HOT.HANDLEWITH CARE TO AVOID SCALDING
BREW BASKET OVERFLOWS. OR IF BREW BASKET FAILS TO DRAIN INTO
CERAMIC TEA POT DURING BREW CYCLE. DO NOT OPEN OR HANDLF BASKET.
UNPLUG AUTOMATIC HOT TEA MAKER. AND WAIT FOR CONTENTS TO COOL
BEFORE HANDLING!.
SUGGESTED TEA MEASUREMENT
TEA BAGS OR LOOSE TEA:
TO STEEP
6 tsp. or 6 tea bags
tsp. or 4 tea bags
2
4 tsp. or 2 tea bags
1 cup
1 tsp. or 1 tea bag
‘You may need to use additional herbal tea bags.
1 cup = 5 oz. hot tea
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Use more or less tea to suit your taste.
1 level teaspoons 1 tea bag
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Cleaning Instructions
Your automatic hot tea maker must 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.
UsingVinegar:
1.
Pour 30 ounces of undiluted white household vinegar into your automatic hot tea
maker. Do not exceed 30 ounces.
2. Place a 4-cup paper filter into the filter basket and swing the filter basket into place.
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 the vinegar has flowed
through, turn the automatic hot tea maker OFF and let stand for l/2 hour.
After l/2 hour, pour the vinegar back into the automatic hot tea maker.
4.
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.
SUGGESTED CLEANING INTERVAL
Cleaning Frequency
every 80 brew cycles
every 40 brew cycles
Type of Water
Soft Water
Hard Water
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 these stains, follow these simple steps:
1.
Use
a
solution of equal parts 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.
Ceramic pot is not dishwasher safe.
Limited Warranty
Mr. Coffee warrants to the purchaser that the HTM1 by Mr.
Coffee (except for cord set) Is free from manufacturer’s defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date
of original purchase when used in compliance with directions as
outlined In the manufacturer’s Instructions, which will constitute
reasonable and necessary maintenance by the purchaser.
In case of manufacturer defects in material or workmanship, Mr.
Coffee agrees to repair (remedy) a defective automatic hot tea
maker without charge. The purchaser’s exclusive remedy against
Mr. Coffee shall be for the repair or replacement of a defective Mr.
Coffee product.
All repairs must be made at the authorized Mr. Coffee Service
Center. To locate a Mr. Coffee Service.Center, cell 1-8OO-MR
COFFEE (l-800-672-6333). Mr. Coffee shall not be responsible.
for any repairs performed at any facility which is not an authorized
Mr. Coffee Service Center.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have
other rights which vary from State to State. Any implied warranty is
limited in duration to the one year provided in this, the only,
expressed warranty. Some States do not allow limitationson how
long an implied vvarranty lasts, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.
In no event shall Mr. Coffee be responsible for Incidental or
consequential damages, nor damage due to misuse or the use
of any unauthorized attachment; nor damage caused by use of an
electrical circuit not specified on theMr. Coffee product. Some
States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of Incidental or
consequential damages, so theabove limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you.
Mr. Coffee
24700 Miles Road, Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146-1399
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Division of Health o meter, Inc.
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