OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PRX30/33 SERIES
COFFEEMAKERS
PRX30 (White)
PRX33 (Black)
For better tasting tea and coffee, use
8-12 cup Mr. Coffee® brand filters.
Mr. Coffee Replacement
Decanter Model PD12 (White)
PD13 (Black)
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
FOR QUESTIONS OR SERVICE, CALL
1-800-MR COFFEE
1-800-672-6333 (U.S.A. & Canada) 1-216-464-4000 (Mexico)
Monday through Friday,
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised in
its use.
3. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the exten-
sion cord must be at least 10 amps and 120 volts. The resulting
extended cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the
counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over accidentally.
*
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will 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 modify the plug in any way.
If Service Is Required, Do Not Return to Your Store
For Service, call 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333)(U.S.A. & Canada)
1-216-464-4000 (Mexico)
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday
To assist us in serving you, please have the model number
(PRX30, PRX33) and date of purchase available.
All repairs must be made by Mr. Coffee or an authorized Mr. Coffee Service Center.
Please call us for assistance or for the location of the nearest authorized Mr. Coffee
Service Center.
Please do not return this appliance to your store.
We welcome your questions, comments or suggestions.
Please include your complete name, address and telephone number.
Consumer Affairs Department
MR. COFFEE
24700 Miles Road
Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146-1399
A Division of Health o meter, Inc.
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Introduction
Congratulations! You are the owner of a Mr. Coffee® PRX30/33 Series 12 Cup
Coffeemaker.
A decanter-activated Pause ‘N Serve drip-stop valve allows you up to 30 seconds to
sneak a cup while the coffee is still brewing.
The PRX30 and PRX33 models feature a Programmable Timer and four-hour Automatic
Shut-Off.
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 life of this appliance and
its trouble-free operation. Save these instructions and refer to them often for cleaning
and care tips.
Table of Contents
Page
Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................2
Cord Set Instructions ...................................................................................................3
If Service is Required...................................................................................................3
Introduction ..................................................................................................................4
Diagram of Parts..........................................................................................................4
Setting the Clock and Timer.........................................................................................5
Brewing Coffee ............................................................................................................6
Automatic Pause ‘N Serve...........................................................................................7
Automatic Shut-Off.......................................................................................................7
Cleaning Instructions ...................................................................................................7
Decanter Cleaning .......................................................................................................7
To Adjust Warming Plate Temperature........................................................................8
Limited Warranty..........................................................................................................8
Diagram Of Parts
Dust Cover
Removable
Black Filter
Basket
Water
Reservoir
Swivel Filter
Basket
Decanter
PRX30 (White)
PRX33 (Black)
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Setting the Clock and Timer
1-4 cup
Indicator
(Yellow)
Auto Start
Indicator
(Green)
On/Off
Indicator
(Red)
Minute
Hour
Set
Set
Warmer
Temperature
Dial
PM Indicator
Mode
Select
Auto Start
Time
Clock
Display
Clean Mode
Indicator
(Red)
To Set the Clock
1. Press and hold the HOUR button until the correct hour is reached. The PM INDICA-
TOR light in the upper left corner of the clock display will illuminate to indicate PM
time.
2. Press and hold the MINUTE button until the correct time is shown.
Note: It is not necessary to set the clock in order to brew coffee. If the HOUR or MINUTE
buttons are not pressed, the clock will display 12:00 and will not change. You must
set the correct time in order for the clock to begin operation, or to brew at a pre-set
time.
To Pre-Set the Brewing Time
1. Press and hold the AUTO button until the AUTO START light begins to flash.
2. Release the AUTO button. The AUTO START indicator light will continue to flash let-
ting you know the AUTO START time is being set.
3. Press the HOUR button and then the MINUTE button until the desired time appears
in the clock display. This is the time you want your coffeemaker to begin brewing
automatically.
4. Press and release the AUTO button. The AUTO START indicator will go out. The
clock display will return to the current time.
To Brew Automatically at the Pre-Set Time
1. Follow steps #1 through #5 in the “Brewing Coffee” section of these instructions.
2. Press the SELECT button until the AUTO START light is illuminated, then release.
The AUTO START light will remain lit. The coffeemaker will automatically start brew-
ing at the pre-set time.
To Check the Auto Start Time
Press and hold the AUTO button until the AUTO START light flashes. The pre-set
time will appear in the clock display. After seven seconds the clock display will return
to the current time.
To Brew Four Cups or Less (Small Batch Mode)
If you are only brewing four cups or less, press and hold the SELECT button until the
AUTO START light and the 1-4 CUP lights are both illuminated. This mode extends
the brewing cycle by approximately 30% to ensure optimal saturation of the coffee
IMPORTANT
Clean Your Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker Before Using the First Time!
Wash decanter, lid and removable filter basket in mild detergent and water.
Rinse each thoroughly. Follow steps 4 through 6 below (with water only) to
clean the inside of your coffeemaker.
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Brewing Coffee
If the clock display is flashing, see page 5 to set the clock.
1. Open the swivel basket to your left. Insert a Mr. Coffee® brand paper filter into the
black inner filter basket.
2. Add desired amount of coffee according to the coffee measurement chart found
below. Shake lightly to level coffee.
3. Be sure the paper filter is properly centered before closing the filter basket.
4. Fill the decanter with tap water to desired capacity as marked on the side of the
decanter. (1 cup equals 5 ounces.) To brew 2 cups of coffee, fill the decanter to the
middle of the silver band. To brew 12 cups, fill the decanter to the bottom of the
pouring spout.
For easy and accurate filling, cup markings can also be found inside the reservoir.
5. Pour the water into the water reservoir. Place the empty decanter onto the
warmer plate.
6. Press and hold the SELECT button until the red ON indicator light illuminates. When
the coffee stops flowing, the audible signal will beep five times to let you know that
the brewing cycle is complete. The ON light will remain illuminated after the brew
cycle is complete to indicate that the warming plate is still hot.
7. Carefully remove the black inner filter basket and discard the used grounds and filter.
Rinse the filter basket and replace.
8. To make another pot of coffee, repeat steps 1 through 7.
9. Be sure to turn your coffeemaker OFF when the decanter is empty and you are
no longer using your coffeemaker. Unplug the power cord when not using the
coffeemaker or clock.
WARNING
TO AVOID RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF OVER-
FLOW, BE SURE THAT THE DECANTER IS SQUARELY CENTERED UNDER THE BREW BASKET
DURING BREWING CYCLE. BREWED COFFEE AND GROUNDS, BOTH IN BREW BASKET AND
DECANTER, ARE VERY HOT. HANDLE WITH CARE TO AVOID SCALDING. IF BREW BASKET
OVERFLOWS, OR IF BREW BASKET FAILS TO DRAIN INTO DECANTER DURING BREW CYCLE,
DO NOT OPEN OR HANDLE BASKET. UNPLUG COFFEEMAKER, AND WAIT FOR CONTENTS TO
COOL BEFORE HANDLING!
SUGGESTED COFFEE MEASUREMENT
For the best results, use drip grind recommended for automatic drip coffeemakers.
TO BREW
12 cups
10 cups
8 cups
GROUND COFFEE:
11 tbls. or 5-1/2 scoops
9 tbls. or 4-1/2 scoops
7 tbls. or 3-1/2 scoops
6 tbls. or 3 scoops
6 cups
4 cups
5 tbls. or 2-1/2 scoops
3 tbls. or 1-1/2 scoops
2 cups
* Use more or less coffee to suit your taste.
2 level tablespoons = 1 level scoop
1 cup = 5 oz. brewed coffee
Automatic Pause ’N Serve Drip Stop Valve
For your convenience, our Pause ’N Serve feature allows you up to 30 SECONDS
to sneak a cup while the coffee is still brewing. It also prevents any remaining
coffee in the filter basket from dripping onto the warmer plate once the brew cycle
is completed.
TO PREVENT INJURY FROM HOT OVERFLOW, REPLACE DECANTER WITHIN 30 SEC-
ONDS IF REMOVED DURING BREWING. IF THE DECANTER IS NOT REPLACED WITHIN 30
SECONDS, THE FILTER BASKET WILL FILL WITH WATER AND OVERFLOW.
Automatic Shut-Off
After four hours the coffeemaker will beep three times then automatically shut off.
To Adjust the Warming Plate Temperature
After the coffee is brewed you can keep it at just the right temperature. Use the
WARMER TEMPERATURE knob to adjust the warming plate temperature. Do not allow
the decanter to boil dry. This will damage the decanter.
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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Your PRX30/PRX33 coffeemaker will notify you when cleaning is required. After
one minute into the brewing cycle the electronic controls will decide if the coffeemaker
needs cleaning. If it does, the CLEAN mode light will begin to flash.
If the CLEAN mode light flashes, clean the coffeemaker before the next brew
cycle. Failure to clean the coffeemaker when indicated could result in excessive steaming
and increased brewing time.
SUGGESTED CLEANING INTERVAL
Type of Water
Soft Water
Hard Water
Cleaning Frequency
every 80 brew cycles
every 40 brew cycles
Your coffeemaker may be cleaned by using MR. COFFEE CLEANER or vinegar.
For best results use MR. COFFEE CLEANER. It is superior to vinegar and has no
unpleasant odor.
Using Mr. Coffee® Cleaner
(Read caution statement on side panel of Mr. Coffee Cleaner box before use)
1. Fill the decanter with 4-5 decanter cups of warm water.
2. Empty contents of one packet of MR. COFFEE CLEANER into the decanter and stir
with a plastic or wooden spoon until the cleaner is completely dissolved. This will
make a clear blue solution.
3. Pour the blue solution into the coffeemaker.
4. Place the empty decanter on the warming plate. The swivel basket with the black fil-
ter basket in place should be closed.
5. Press and hold the SELECT button until the CLEAN light is illuminated. You will
notice that the clean cycle is a bit slower than the brewing cycle. This is done auto-
matically to give the cleaning solution more time to clean.
6. At the end of the clean cycle, the audible signal will beep one time, the CLEAN light
will go out and the coffeemaker will shut off automatically.
7. Discard the blue solution and thoroughly rinse the decanter, lid and filter basket.
8. Repeat steps 1-7 with clean water (no blue solution). Using the regular “ON”
mode, continue to rinse out the unit until you see no remaining traces of the
blue solution.
9. If a normal brewing flow is not acheived, repeat the cleaning steps 1-8.
Using Vinegar
1. Pour 1 quart of undiluted white household vinegar into your coffeemaker.
2. Place a filter into the black filter basket and close the swivel basket.
3. Place the empty decanter on the warming plate and press and hold the SELECT but-
ton until the CLEAN light illuminates. When three cups have flowed through, press
the SELECT button to turn off the CLEAN light. Let stand for 1/2 hour.
4. After 1/2 hour, pour the vinegar back into the coffeemaker. Place the empty decanter
on the warming plate.
5. Press and hold the SELECT button until the CLEAN light is illuminated. Let the clean
mode run to completion.
6. Discard the vinegar and the paper filter.
7. To flush out all traces of vinegar, pour a decanter full of tap water into the cof-
feemaker, turn it ON (red “ON” light illuminated), and allow it all to cycle through.
8. Discard the water and turn coffeemaker OFF. Repeat steps 7-8.
Decanter Cleaning
Hard water can leave a whitish mineral deposit inside the decanter. Coffee and tea
discolor these deposits, sometimes leaving a brownish stain inside the decanter. 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 decanter for about 20 minutes and then discard.
3. Wash and rinse the decanter thoroughly using a soft cloth. Do not use harsh
abrasive cleaners. These may cause scratches which can lead to breakage.
Decanter and lid are top-rack dishwasher safe.
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Limited Warranty
Mr. Coffee warrants to the purchaser that the PR Series by
Mr. Coffee® (except for cord set and glass parts) is free from man-
ufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of original purchase when used in compli-
ance 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 coffeemaker
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 an authorized Mr. Coffee Service
Center. To locate a Mr. Coffee Service Center, call 1-800-MR
COFFEE (1-800-672-6333). 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 limitations on how
long an implied warranty 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 the Mr. Coffee product. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you.
Mr. Coffee
24700 Miles Road, Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146-1399
A Division of Health o meter, Inc.
FORM 6516
PRINTED IN UNITED STATES
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