Mr. Coffee BVMC-ABX39 User Manual - Page 7

Preparing For Use Selecting and Measuring Ground Coffee: For best results, use medium ground coffee and the Coffee Scoop that is included with your coffeemaker for accurate measurements. Coffee experts agree that one factor to create the perfect cup is using more coffee. This coffeemakers Removable Filter Basket holds more capacity for coffee grounds compared to our other coffeemakers. Use the suggested coffee measurements as a guide for creating your perfect cup. Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart: To Brew 12 Cups 10 Cups 8 Cups 6 Cups 4 Cups Ground Coffee 12 scoops 10 scoops 8 scoops 6 scoops 4 scoops 1 level scoop = 1 tablespoon = 5 gr./0.17 oz./15 ml 1 cup = 5 fl. oz. /148 ml of brewed coffee Use more or less coffee to suit your taste *(max 60 grams of ground coffee) Caution: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 12 rounded tablespoons/scoops. Exceeding this amount or using fine coffee may cause overflow. BREWING COFFEE NOW There are two convenient ways to add water to your Mr. Coffee® coffeemaker: TIP: This is convenient if the back of your coffeemaker is underneath a cabinet or other obstruction. Figure 9 1 Lift up the front water reservoir lid and pour in cold, fresh filtered TIP: This is convenient for cleaning/ descaling the inside Figure 10 2 You can also pour water directly into the reservoir through water until the water window fills to the of the reservoir. the back lid by sliding the rear reservoir lid desired capacity. back and pour water. (Figure 9) (Figure 10) 12 Note: To unfasten the Removable Splash Guard, lift from the finger hole. Note: For easy and accurate filling, the water markings on the glass Carafe and on the water window show the amount of water needed to make the corresponding desired number of cups. • Do not fill past the "12 cup MAX line" on the water window or water will flow out of the overfill hole in the back of the coffeemaker. (Figure 11) • The amount of coffee brewed will always be slightly less than the amount of water poured in the water reservoir. This is due to absorption of water by the coffee grounds. • Make sure the Carafe is securely placed on the warming plate or the water and the grounds will overflow from the Removable Filter Basket. Figure 11 CAUTION:To reduce the risk of personal injury or damaging the carafe, do not add cold water to the carafe if it is hot. Allow it to cool before using. Figure 12 3 Open the Front Loading Brew Basket door. (Figure 12) Figure 13 4 Place 10-12 cup basket-style paper filter or Reusable Filter in Removable Filter Basket (Figure Figure 14 5 Use the included Coffee Scoop to add the desired amount of coffee. (Figure 14) (Refer 13) Note: The to SUGGESTED Removable Filter COFFEE Basket can remain MEASUREMENT in the Front Loading section). Brew Basket door. Note: If using 10-12 cup basket-style paper filters, the sides of the filter must fit flush against the side of the Removable Filter Basket. If filter collapse occurs, dampen the filter before placing in the Removable Filter Basket and adding ground coffee. 13