Mr. Coffee BVMC-KG6-001 User Manual - Page 6

HELPFUL HINTS • Keep your Brewer turned "ON" at all times - To brew a fresh cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa anytime you want, we suggest you keep your Brewer turned "ON" all the time. However, you can set the Brewer to automatically turn off two hours after your last brew. Follow the instructions on page 12 to activate or de-activate the auto-off feature. • Initial Cleansing Brew - Before you use your Brewer for the first time, perform an initial cleansing brew by running clean water through the brew cycle without using a K-Cup® pack. • One Cup at a Time - Your new Brewer makes one fresh beverage at a time. • Water Reservoir - Your new Brewer holds up tp 40 oz. of water.This will make aproximately 6 cups of coffee (6oz. each) or 5 cups of coffee (8oz. each) or 4 cups of coffee (10oz.). This Brewer also has a internal pre-heated hot water reservoir for a faster brew. • The Right Water Makes a Difference - For the best tasting gourmet coffee, tea or hot cocoa, we recommend using bottled or filtered water. We do not recommend using distilled or reverse osmosis water. Water quality varies from place to place. If you notice an undesirable taste in your cup of coffee such as chlorine or other mineral taste, we recommend you consider using bottled water or water from a filtration system. • Replace K-Cup® Pack Between Brews - It is necessary to replace your K-Cup® pack before starting your next brew. This will reset the Brewer to allow you to brew another cup of coffee. 10 • Customize Your Flavor & Brew - With the choice of over 200 varieties of K-Cup® packs, your Brewer gives you endless options to customize the flavor and strength that's perfect for you. For a strong, intense cup, select an Extra Bold K-Cup® pack (with up to 30% more ground coffee than regular varieties). • Brewing Into a Tall Mug - To brew into a tall mug, simply remove the Drip Tray Plate and Drip Tray, place the tall mug on the Drip Tray Base. • The Drip Tray - Any liquid overflow (from your cup or mug) will be caught in the Drip Tray. Make sure you empty the Drip Tray regularly. • Clean Your Brewer Regularly - To keep your Brewer looking and performing its best, be sure to clean the external and internal components on a regular basis. See page 14 for more information. • De-Scaling - Mineral content in water varies from place to place. Depending on the mineral content of the water in your area, calcium deposits or scale may build up in your Brewer. Scale is non-toxic, but left unattended, it can hinder Brewer performance. De-scaling your Brewer helps maintain the heating element and other internal parts of the Brewer that come in contact with water. See page 16 for more information. • Storing - When storing your Brewer, carefully empty the Drip Tray and Water Reservoir. Store your Brewer upright in a safe, dry, frost-free environment. 11