Toastmaster Coffeemaker TCM14B User Manual

Automatic Drip  
Coffeemaker  
U S E  
A N D  
C A R E  
G U I D E  
Models TCM14B, TCM14BE  
 
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT  
SAFEGUARDS  
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam  
during use. Use proper precautions to prevent the risk of burns,  
fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.  
All users of this appliance must read and understand this  
Use and Care Guide before operating or cleaning this  
appliance.  
The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V  
AC electrical outlet only.  
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.  
DO NOT attempt to move an appliance containing hot  
liquids. Allow appliance to cool completely before moving.  
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.  
If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, switch the  
Power Button to OFF, then immediately unplug the cord. Do  
not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.  
If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in  
water or any other liquid, unplug it immediately. Do not  
reach into water! Do not use this appliance after it has fallen  
into or has become immersed in water. Contact Consumer  
Service for examination and repair.  
Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.  
The appliance must be left to cool down sufficiently before  
adding more water to avoid spattering.  
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.  
TCM14B/BE Use and Care Guide  
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DO NOT put Carafe into a microwave.  
DO NOT leave empty Carafe on Warming Plate when  
appliance is turned ON, as the Carafe may crack or become  
otherwise damaged.  
CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Pause and Pour  
(drip-stop) feature, replace Carafe within 1 minute of  
removing during brewing process.  
ELECTRIC/CORD/PLASTICIZER  
INFORMATION  
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 Power Supply Cord  
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.  
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.  
Plasticizer Warning  
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the  
finish of the countertop or tabletop or other furniture, place  
NON-PLASTIC coasters or placemats 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.  
3.  
 
Product Diagram  
A.  
B.  
C.  
D.  
E.  
F.  
G.  
H.  
I.  
J.  
A. Water Reservoir &  
Filter Cover  
B. Permanent Filter  
(P/N 31219)  
C. Removable Filter Basket  
(P/N 31221)  
D. Water Reservoir  
E. Water Window  
F. Glass Carafe Lid  
(P/N 31222)  
G. Glass Carafe w/Lid  
(P/N 31223)  
H. Power Light On/Power  
Select Button  
I. Warming Plate  
J. Brew Strength  
Control Dial (Figure 1)  
Figure 1  
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Operating Instructions  
Before First Use  
CAUTION: To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse  
the Coffeemaker or allow AC cord to come into contact with  
water or other liquids.  
1. Remove all packing material from the inside and outside of  
the Coffeemaker.  
2. Before preparing coffee in your new Coffeemaker,  
thoroughly clean the Glass Carafe, Carafe Lid, Permanent  
Filter and Removable Filter Basket in hot, sudsy water. Rinse  
and dry.  
3. Replace disassembled parts.  
4. Clean the inside of the Coffeemaker by brewing two full  
carafes of tap water (see “Brewing Coffee Instructions” on  
page 6). Do not use coffee 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  
fresh water.  
Coffee Filters  
Cone-shaped paper filters are available locally at grocery stores  
and where Coffeemakers are sold. Standard #4 filters should be  
used. 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.  
Hints For Great Tasting Coffee  
A clean Coffeemaker is essential for making great tasting  
coffee. Regular cleaning, as specified in “User Maintenance  
Instructions” on page 11 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.  
5.  
 
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.  
Brewing Coffee Instructions  
1. Be sure Power Select Button is in the OFF (O) position.  
2. Plug Coffeemaker into any 120 Volt, AC electrical outlet.  
3. Fill Glass Carafe with cold tap water to the correct line  
indicating the desired number of cups. Markings on the  
Glass Carafe indicate level of water required to brew desired  
number of cups. No less than two cups is recommended.  
4. Lift the Water Reservoir & Filter Cover and carefully pour  
into Water Reservoir. Close Cover.  
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.  
5. Place a #4 paper cone-shaped filter or Permanent Filter in  
the Removable Filter Basket.  
6. Measure one level tablespoon of  
drip or regular grind coffee for  
each cup of coffee desired. You  
may choose to brew your coffee  
with a stronger brew strength. To  
do so, adjust the Brew Strength  
Control Dial located on the top  
of the unit. The illustration  
indicates a stronger or lighter  
brew strength. (See Figure 2)  
Figure 2  
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NOTE: To further brew a stronger or milder coffee, adjust  
amount of coffee to suit your taste.  
6. Return Removable Filter Basket to original position and  
close Water Reservoir & Filter Cover.  
7. Place Glass Carafe on Warming Plate.  
8. Switch Power Select Button to ON. ( ) (For model  
TCM14BE with electronic timer and automatic shut-off, see  
Special Instructions on page 9). The Power Light will  
indicate unit is in operation.  
9. If you wish to serve a cup of coffee before brew cycle is  
completed, simply remove Glass Carafe from Warming Plate.  
Dripping will automatically cease. Return Glass Carafe to  
position on Warming Plate within 1 minute; dripping will  
resume.  
NOTE: Make sure that the Glass Carafe is replaced under  
the Filter Basket within one minute to prevent overflow.  
10. Upon completion of the brew cycle, wait about one minute  
until the brew dripping from the Filter Holder into the Glass  
Carafe has stopped. Carafe Lid should be kept in place to  
facilitate safe serving and help keep coffee at proper serving  
temperature.  
11. To keep coffee hot, return Glass 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.  
12. Switch Coffeemaker to OFF (O) when Glass Carafe is empty  
or when unit is not in use. (Model TCM14BE has automatic  
shut-off and will automatically shut off after two hours from  
start of brew cycle).  
13. To brew another Glass 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.  
7.  
 
Pause And Pour Feature  
1. After approximately 2 cups of coffee have been brewed, the  
Glass Carafe may be slowly removed and the coffee will stop  
dripping.  
2. The flow valve is located on the bottom of the Removable  
Filter Basket and is activated when the Glass Carafe is  
removed. The design makes it possible for you to remove the  
Glass Carafe and pour a cup of coffee before the entire pot is  
brewed.  
3. When using this feature, make sure that the Glass Carafe is  
replaced under the Filter Holder within 1 minute to prevent  
overflow.  
Brewing A Second Pot Of Coffee  
As mentioned above, it is recommended that the Coffeemaker  
should be in OFF (O)position for 10 minutes between cycles, in  
order to allow unit to cool. While unit is in OFF (O)position,  
rinse Permanent Filter or dispose of used coffee filter, and rinse  
Glass Carafe and Removable Filter Basket in water.  
If necessary, place a fresh filter in Removable Filter Basket.  
Repeat brewing procedure.  
1. To brew a second pot of coffee, turn the Coffeemaker off  
and allow it to cool. Empty used coffee grounds and repeat  
steps for brewing coffee.  
CAUTION: Failure to allow Coffeemaker to cool may cause  
water to overheat and spray hot steam. The hot steam can  
cause severe burns.  
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Special Instructions For Model  
TCM14BE With Electronic Timer  
And Auto-Off  
Setting The Digital Display/Timer  
Control Panel  
6.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
7.  
8.  
5.  
1. Digital Display: Clock with AM/PM Indicator Program.  
2. AUTO Button: Allows you to program the Timer for AUTO  
BREW so that your brewing will begin at the selected time.  
Press to change AUTO BREW time.  
3. AUTO Light: Illuminates when AUTO BREW has been set,  
and the Coffeemaker is ready to begin brewing at the  
preprogrammed time.  
4. HOUR Button: Advances the HOUR: use to adjust time in  
hours for Clock Display and AUTO BREW programming.  
5. MIN. Button: Advances the MINUTES: Use to adjust time in  
minutes for Clock Display and AUTO BREW programming.  
6. Power Light: Illuminates when the Coffeemaker is in  
operation.  
7. Power Select Button (I/O): Press once (the Power Light will  
illuminate) to begin brewing coffee immediately. Pressing  
the button again will turn the Coffeemaker OFF.  
8. Program Button: Allows you to set the delayed brewing time  
and time of day.  
9.  
 
Setting The Clock With AM/PM Indicator  
1. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The Display will flash  
until time of the 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, press the PROGRAM Button until “Set  
Time” appears in upper left corner. Press the HOUR button  
to set correct Hour, noting AM/PM. Press the MIN Button to  
set correct minutes.  
Setting The Timer  
1. Press the PROGRAM Button twice and display will show “Set  
Timer” in upper right corner of the Digital Display. Press and  
hold the HOUR Button until the correct hour is displayed  
for the brew time you would like to set, noting that PM is  
indicated on the left corner of the display. Indicator Display  
will go off in 5 seconds.  
2. Press the MIN Button until the correct minute is displayed  
for the brew time you would like to set.  
3. After the brew time is set, press AUTO Button once. The  
AUTO light will illuminate indicating that your Coffeemaker  
is ready to begin brewing at the pre-programmed time.  
Indicator Display will go off in 5 seconds.  
To Start Brewing Coffee Immediately  
Press the Power Select Button. The Power Light will illuminate  
as the Coffeemaker begins brewing the coffee.  
To Start Brewing Coffee At The  
Preprogrammed Time  
At the preprogrammed time, the Coffemaker will turn itself on  
automatically. The Power Light will turn on as the Coffeemaker  
begins brewing and coffee will begin flowing into the Glass  
Carafe.  
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User Maintenance Instructions  
Care And Cleaning  
Always make sure Coffeemaker is unplugged and in the OFF  
position and Warming Plate is cool before attempting to clean.  
After daily use, the Filter Basket and Glass 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. Do not use metal  
scouring pads or abrasive cleansers.  
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  
two weeks, since minerals in water can detract from the flavor of  
the coffee and possibly lengthen brew time.  
1. Fill Glass Carafe with one part white vinegar to three parts  
cold water. Pour water and vinegar solution into the Water  
Reservoir.  
2. Place a paper filter or Permanent Filter in the Removable  
Filter Basket and return to original position. Place Glass  
Carafe on Warming Plate. Switch Power Select Button to ON.  
During cleaning, more steam will occur than during normal  
brewing.  
3. KEEP THE COFFEEMAKER ON UNTIL GLASS CARAFE IS  
HALF FULL. Switch Power Select Button to OFF. When  
liquid stops dripping from Filter Holder into the Glass  
Carafe, remove Glass Carafe and allow liquid to cool in the  
Glass Carafe for 10 minutes. When cooled, pour liquid back  
into the Water Reservoir.  
4. Return Glass Carafe to Warming Plate.  
5. Switch Power Select Button to ON. Repeat procedure,  
allowing all the cleaning solution to empty into the Glass  
Carafe. After dripping has stopped, discard contents of Glass  
Carafe.  
11.  
 
6. After allowing Coffeemaker to cool for 10 minutes, rinse it  
out by brewing a Glass Carafe full of cold water.  
7. At end of brew cycle, switch Power Select Button to OFF.  
Discard water in the Glass Carafe. Wash Glass Carafe and  
Filter Basket in hot sudsy water. Dry parts.  
8. When Coffeemaker has cooled, wipe exterior with a dry  
cloth.  
Glass Carafe Safety Precautions  
1. Do not use a cracked Glass Carafe having a loose or  
weakened handle.  
2. This Glass Carafe is designed to be used only on the  
Warming Plate of your coffeemaker. Do not use on a  
conventional oven.  
3. To avoid breakage, handle carafe with care. Avoid impact.  
Glass will break as a result of impact. Use care when filling  
with water to avoid hitting faucet.  
4. Do not place hot carafe on cool or wet surface. Allow to cool  
before washing or adding liquids.  
5. Do not set empty carafe on a hot heating surface. Do not  
clean with steel wool pads, abrasive cleanser, or any other  
materials that may scratch.  
6. Do not bump, scratch, or boil dry.  
7. Discard carafe if it is cracked, scratched, or heated while  
empty for an extended period of time.  
Cord Storage  
Unplug appliance and allow to cool. There is convenient cord  
storage area at the back of the machine. Simply feed the Cord  
inside the Storage area and store in its box or in a clean, dry  
place.  
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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  
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 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  
P.O. Box 7366  
Columbia, MO 65205-7366 USA  
1-800-233-9054  
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.  
13.  
 
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.  
For more information on our products, visit our website:  
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All Rights Reserved  
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Printed in China  
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Questions  
Call toll free 1-800-233-9054  
MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. CST  
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