Salton ME5B User's Manual
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1. flavor Reheating coffee is not recommended Coffee is at its peak flavor imme diately after brewing Small oil droplets on the surface of brewed coffee is due to the extraction of oil from the coffee grounds Oiliness may occur more frequently if heav ily roasted coffees are used Over extraction may also cause oiliness indi cating a need to clean your coffeemaker CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR COFFEEMAKER 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 rinsed and dried Wipe exterior with a damp cloth to remove superficial stains For stubborn stains use a nylon or plas tic pad with a non abrasive cleanser 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 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 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 Plug into a 120V 60Hz outlet and switch control to ON During cleanin2. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all elec trical appliances and may cause personal injury or death Please follow all safety instructions Automatic Drip Coffeemaker USE AND CARE GUIDE FOR MODEL ME5B IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following e Read all instructions before using appliance Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs e Do not immerse cord plug or appliance in water or other liquid See instructions for cleaning e Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used near children e This appliance is not for use by children Unplug from outlet when not in use Unplug and allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning appli ance To disconnect switch OFF then remove plug from wall outlet Do not operate any damaged appliance Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner Return appli ance to the nearest authorized service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Use attachments only if recommended by the manufacturer Do not use outdoors or while standing in a damp area e Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot s
3. afes of tap water see BREWING INSTRUCTIONS Do not place coffee in filter basket for this initial clean ing Note At the end of first cycle turn coffeemaker OFF and wait ten min utes Turn unit ON and brew second carafe of water SPECIAL CARE FOR YOUR CARAFE A damaged carafe may result in possible burns from hot liquid To avoid breaking the carafe e Do not allow all liquid to evaporate from carafe Do not heat carafe when empty e Discard if damaged in any manner A chip or crack could result in break age or contaminate liquid contents with glass particles To order new carafe contact Consumer Service e Never use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners as they may scratch and weaken the glass e Do not place carafe on or near a hot gas or electric burner in a heated oven or in a microwave oven e Avoid rough handling and sharp blows COFFEE FILTERS Number 2 cone shaped paper filters are available locally at grocery stores and where coffeemakers are sold The use of basket style filters is not rec ommended since they do not conform to the shape of the filter basket and may cause coffee to back up and spill over during brewing COFFEE YIELD Note A 5 ounce cup is the American industry standard and is used by most coffeemaker manufacturers To fill up your favorite mug fill coffeemaker water chamber with enough water for 2 cups 10 ounces BREWING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Plug coffeemaker into any 120V 60Hz o
4. at Salton Inc option when the product is returned to the Salton Inc facility within the warranty period and an additional one month period No charge will be made for such repair or replacement Service and Repair Should the appliance malfunction you should first call toll free 1 800 233 9054 between the hours of 9 00 am and 5 00 pm Central Standard Time and ask for CUSTOMER SERVICE stating that you are a consumer with a problem In Warranty Service USA for an appliance covered under the warranty period no charge is made for service or postage In Warranty Service Canada for an appliance covered under the warranty period no charge is made for service or postage Please return the product insured packaged with sufficient protection and postage and insurance prepaid to the address listed below Customs duty brokerage fee if any must be paid by the consumer Out of Warranty Service A flat rate charge by model is made for out of warranty service Include 15 00 U S for return shipping and handling Salton Inc cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage during incoming shipment For your pro tection carefully package the product for shipment and insure it with the carrier Be sure to enclose the following items with your appliance any accessories related to your problem your full return address and daytime phone number a note describing the problem you experienced a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase to
5. determine warranty status C O D shipments cannot be accepted Return the appliance to ATTN Repair Department Salton Inc 708 South Missouri St Macon MO 63552 Consumer Service 1 800 233 9054 Consumer Parts 1 800 947 3745 Hours 9 00 a m 5 00 p m CST For more information on Salton Inc products visit our website URL http www salton maxim com or E mail us at SALTON 550 aol com This Melitta product is distributed and serviced by Salton Inc Printed in China 1999 Salton Inc Reg T M of a company of the Melitta Group Part No 60492
6. es and may be used if care is exercised in their use If an exten sion 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 13 A 1625 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 elec trical 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 electric circuit from other operating appli ances Product may vary slightly from illustration WATER CHAMBER COVER SWINGOUT FILTER BASKET WATER LEVEL INDICATOR PAUSE AND POUR FEATURE GLASS CARAFE ON OFF Switch Z WARMING PLATE BEFORE USING YOUR COFFEEMAKER Before preparing coffee in your new coffeemaker thoroughly clean the carafe carafe lid removable filter basket and water chamber cover in hot sudsy water Rinse and dry Replace disassembled parts Clean the inside of the coffeemaker by brewing two full car
7. g 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 15 minutes When cooled pour liquid back into the water chamber 4 Replace basket and return carafe to warming 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 brew ing a carafe full of cold water Make sure to insert a fresh filter into the filter basket before brewing 7 At end of the 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 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 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Salton Inc product warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser of the product Warranty Duration This product i
8. o OFF when carafe is empty or when unit is not in use 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 pro cedure 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 COF FEEMAKER 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 cof fee 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 flavor buy whole beans and grind them just before brewing Do not re use coffee grounds since this will greatly impair coffee
9. s warranted to the original consumer purchaser for a period of one 1 year from the original purchase date Warranty Coverage This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship This war ranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident in shipment unreasonable use misuse neglect improper service commercial use repairs by unauthorized personnel or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship This warranty is effective only if the product is pur chased and operated in the USA and does not extend to any units which have been used in violation of written instructions furnished by Salton Inc or to units which have been altered or modified or to damage to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed altered defaced or rendered illegible Warranty Disclaimers This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied and no repre sentative or person is authorized to assume for Salton Inc any other liability in connection with the sale of our products There shall be no claims for defects or failure of performance or product failure under any theory of tort contract or commercial law including but not limited to negligence gross negligence strict liability breach of warranty and breach of contract Warranty Performance During the above one year warranty period a product with a defect will be either repaired or replaced with a reconditioned comparable model
10. urfaces e Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heat ed oven Only use appliance as indicated in these instructions Be certain lids are securely in place before operating appliance Keep lid on carafe while serving coffee and brewing This carafe is designed for use with this appliance only It must never be used on a range top Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weak ened handle e Do not clean carafe with abrasive cleansers steel wool pads or other abrasive material e Do not remove filter basket or lids during brewing cycles scald ing may occur Do not remove carafe from hot plate while liquid is dripping from basket e Allow filter basket to cool before removing it from coffeemaker e Do not p our liquid other than water and the cleaning solution specified in this manual into the water reservoir See instruc tions for cleaning the coffeemaker 2 Do not move entire unit when carafe contains hot liquid WARNING Do not remove bottom cover No user serviceable parts inside Repair must be done by authorized service per sonnel only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 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 stor
11. utlet 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 or use the markings on the water level indicator Not less than two cups is recommended when using 5 cup and 10 cup units Note The amount of brewed coffee will always be less than the amount of water placed into coffeemaker since 10 is absorbed by coffee grounds and filter 3 Place coffee filter in filter basket Use a 2 paper cone filter Measure one level teaspoon of drip or regular grind coffee for each cup of cof fee desired For stronger or milder coffee adjust amount of coffee to suit your taste Return filter basket to closed position Place carafe on warming plate Switch control to ON 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 45 seconds dripping will resume 8 Upon completion of the brew cycle wait about one minute until the brew drip 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 NOG e 10 Switch t
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