TM3 SERIES
MAKES 3 QUARTS OF COLD, REFRESHING ICED TEA
IN LESS THAN 10 MINUTES
Instruction Manual
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
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M P O R TA N T A F E G U A R DS
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons,
including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs or
machine in water or any other liquid.
4. Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by
or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Return this appliance only to the nearest authorized service center
for examination, repair or adjustment.
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7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended for MR. C FFEE
products may cause hazards or injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
10. Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner
or in a heated oven.
11. To disconnect, remove plug from outlet wall.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption of air flow
underneath the appliance.
14. Pitcher Use and Care
Breakage may occur if the following instructions are not followed:
a. This pitcher is designed for use with this iced teamaker
and therefore must never be used on a rangetop or in any oven,
including a microwave.
b. Do not use a cracked pitcher.
c. Do not clean the pitcher with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive materials.
d. Avoid sharp blows, scratches, or rough handling.
15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove
any service covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should
be done by authorized personnel only.
16. Pitcher is not dishwasher safe.
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INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS! You are the owner of
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™ by MR. C FFEE.
This unique appliance has been designed to provide you with excellent tasting
iced tea quickly and conveniently.
Our specially designed steeping basket keeps tea immersed in hot water
to extract the full flavor from your tea. The tea then drops down into the pitcher
filled with ice to chill. As a result, you get consistently great tasting, freshly
brewed iced tea every time.
This iced teamaker will automatically shut off when the brewing is completed.
When the tea is all gone, the pitcher and lid store over the top of the machine
and the cord wraps around the machine to save valuable counter space.
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
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Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cord Set Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
If Service is Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Diagram of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Instructional Illustrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Brewing Iced Tea and Iced Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 – 9
Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pitcher Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS MACHINE
• Place the machine well back from the edge of the counter.
• To stop the brewing cycle before completed, grasp the molded plug
and unplug from electrical outlet.
• Avoid areas which may become hot or emit steam when the machine is on,
particularly the steeping basket and water reservoir. The water reservoir lid
must be on while the machine is brewing.
• Unplug the unit when not in use or when wiping the exterior.
Wipe with a damp cloth only.
• To maintain the quality of parts, we recommend hand washing only.
These items are not dishwasher safe.
• DO NOT operate the machine unless the pitcher with the lid on is snug
against the machine.
• DO NOT move the machine while in use or afterwards, until it has cooled.
Steam may escape from the steeping basket while the unit is cooling.
• DO NOT place a cloth or otherwise restrict airflow beneath the appliance.
• Avoid jerking or straining the power cord when unplugging.
Grasp the molded plug to unplug.
• This machine is not designed for commercial use.
• Never reheat a beverage by passing it through the brewing system.
• Do not permit children to use this machine unless under close adult supervision.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water. This may cause permanent damage
and void the warranty.
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CleanYour Iced Tea P t™ Before First Use
1. Wash the pitcher, pitcher lid, steeping basket and steeping basket lid with
warm water and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly. (Please refer to the diagram
of parts listed below).
WARNING: To prevent injury from hot steam, do not plug the unit in until water
is in the reservoir and the pitcher is in place.
2. Fill the pitcher with water to the top water level mark on the pitcher and pour
into the water reservoir. Do not overfill. Replace the steeping basket and lid on top of
the machine.
3. Place one tray of ice cubes into the pitcher.
4. Turn the steeping dial to the open position as illustrated in Diagram A below.
5. Slide the pitcher with lid, spout first, under the machine. Make sure the spout lid
is open.
6. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet and depress the push button (ON) to turn the
machine on. The indicator light will illuminate to let you know the machine is ON.
7. When the water has cycled through, the machine will shut off automatically.
8. Slide the pitcher away from the machine and discard the water.
DIAGRAM OF PARTS
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MODEL TM3
(THIS PRODUCT
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NOT DISHWASHER SAFE)
STDEEIAPLING
STEEPING
BASKET
LID
SPOUT LID
IS OPEN
PITCHER
LID
STEEPING
BASKET
WATER
PITCHER
RESERVOIR
PUSHBUTTON
(ON)
STEEPING DIAL IN
OPEN POSITION
INDICATOR
LIGHT (ON)
(DIAGRAM A)
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TEA AND COFFEE MEASUREMENT CHART
TO MAKE
TEA
COFFEE
3 Quarts
8-12 regular bags or
3 – 5 level Tbsp.of loose tea
8 – 10 coffee scoops or
16 – 20 level Tbsp.
2 Quarts
1 Quart*
6-10 regular bags or
2 – 4 level Tbsp. of loose tea
5 – 7 coffee scoops or
10 – 14 level Tbsp.
3 – 5 regular bags or
1 – 3 level Tbsp. of loose tea
3 – 4 coffee scoops or
6 – 8 level Tbsp.
*When brewing only 1 quart of tea, fill the water and ice levels to half the amount used for 2 quarts.
Helpful Hints
1. Use more or less tea or coffee to suit your taste. Additional tea bags
may be needed when using herbal tea.
2. If your ice supply is low, you can substitute with cold tap water.
After filling the water reservoir with the proper amount of water, refill the
pitcher with cold tap water a second time to the desired WATER level.
Refrigerate to chill.
3. Tea may turn cloudy as it chills due to the tannic acids found in tea.
Higher quality teas will contain more tannic acids than others.
Using less tea will reduce the cloudiness.
4. For extra flavor, try adding several bags of herbal or flavored tea to your brew.
5. For excellent iced coffee, try dark roast coffee or any other flavored coffee.
To Brew Iced Tea
1. Fill the pitcher with tap water to the desired
capacity as indicated by the 1, 2 and 3 quart
WATER levels marked on the pitcher.
Warning:To prevent injury from hot steam,
do not plug the unit in until water is in
the reservoir and the pitcher is in place.
FIGURE A
2. Pour the water into the water reservoir (Figure A).
3. Place a MR. C FFEE® brand paper filter in the
steeping basket and add the desired amount of
tea bags or loose tea (Figure B). Please refer to
the chart above for recommended amounts of
tea or coffee. Sugar, lemon and other flavoring
can also be added at this time. They will dissolve
best if sprinkled over the top of the tea.
FIGURE B
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To Brew Iced Tea(cont’d)
4. Slide the steeping basket on top of the
water reservoir until it fits into place
and then secure lid on top of basket
(Figure C). Make sure the steeping dial
is in the closed position (Figure D)
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5. Fill the pitcher with ice cubes to the
desired capacity as indicated by the
1, 2 and 3 quart ICE levels marked on
the pitcher (Figure E). Place the pitcher lid
on the pitcher.
FIGURE C
FIGURE D
PLEASE NOTE: Cold tap water can be used as
a substitute for ice cubes. Instead of filling the
pitcher with ice cubes, simply refill the pitcher
with cold water a second time to the desired 1, 2
or 3 quart WATER level. Do not fill to the ICE
level or your pitcher may overflow
during brewing. Refrigerate to chill.
FIGURE E
6. Slide the pitcher with lid, spout first, under the
machine. Make sure the spout lid is open
SPOUT LID
IS OPEN
(Figure F)
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7. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet and
depress the push button (ON). The indicator
light will illuminate to let you know the
machine is on.
PLEASE NOTE: The first time the machine is
used, it may not be necessary to depress the
push button (ON) to turn the machine on, simply
plugging the machine into an outlet will start the
brewing cycle. Also, if the push button (ON) is
depressed before the machine is plugged into
an outlet, plugging the machine into an outlet
will start the brewing cycle.
FIGURE F
8. When the brewing cycle is completed, The iced
teamaker will shut off automatically. Drain the
remainder of the tea in the steeping basket by
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turning the steeping dial to “OPEN” (Figure G)
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NOTE: For extra strength, wait a few minutes
before draining the remaining tea into
the pitcher.
FIGURE G
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To Brew Iced Coffee
Follow the instructions for iced tea using the suggested amount of coffee in the
chart listed on Page 7.
CAUTION: Decaffeinated coffee, particularly when used with chemically
softened water, can cause slower filtration.
Daily Care
To maintain the quality of all parts and minimize tea stains, we recommend
washing the pitcher, pitcher lid, steeping basket and lid with warm water
and a mild detergent, regularly. THESE ITEMS ARE NOT DISHWASHER SAFE.
Hard water can leave whitish mineral deposits inside the pitcher and steeping
basket. Tea and coffee discolor these deposits. To remove, fill the basket
and pitcher with warm white vinegar and let it soak for about 20 minutes.
Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaners. They will cause scratches which
can lead to breakage.
Deliming
This unit must be delimed when you begin to notice an increase in steaming
or if the pumping action stops before all the water has been pumped out of
the machine.
The frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of water used.
Listed below are the suggested cleaning intervals.
SUGGESTED
CLEANING
INTERVAL
Type of Water
Soft Water
Cleaning Frequency
Every 80 Brew Cycles
Every 40 Brew Cycles
Hard Water
This iced teamaker may be delimed using vinegar or MR. C FFEE® CLEANER.
MR. C FFEE® CLEANER may be purchased at your local retailer or by
writing or calling the Consumer Service Department listed on Page 3.
Using MR. C FFEE® CLEANER:
(Read caution statement on side panel of MR. C FFEE® CLEANER box before use.)
1. Fill pitcher with warm water to the water level marked on the pitcher
(36 ounces of warm water).
2. Empty contents of one packet of MR. C FFEE® CLEANER into pitcher.
Mix thoroughly to dissolve cleaner. This will make a clear blue solution.
3. Pour entire contents of pitcher into the water reservoir of the iced teamaker.
4. Place one tray of ice cubes in the pitcher.
5. Place steeping basket, with lid, into the pitcher and slide the pitcher
under the machine. The pitcher must be placed snug against the
machine before operation.
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6. Push the ON button to begin the brewing cycle. The indicator light will
illuminate to let you know the machine is brewing. When the machine
has pumped out all the cleaning solution, the unit will turn itself
off automatically and the indicator light will go out.
7. Remove steeping basket and discard contents of pitcher.
Rinse pitcher, steeping basket, and lid thoroughly with water.
8. Repeat Steps 1 through 8 with clean water only (no cleaning solution)
to rinse out the machine.
9. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the unit until you see no trace of the blue
solution. When completed, wash pitcher, steeping basket, and lid with
mild detergent and rinse thoroughly.
10. If a normal brewing flow rate is not achieved, repeat the cleaning
procedure.
Using Vinegar:
1. Pour 1 quart of undiluted white household vinegar into the water reservoir.
2. Place one tray of ice cubes in pitcher.
3. Place the steeping basket with lid into the pitcher and slide it under the
machine. The pitcher must be placed snug against the machine
before operation.
4. Push the ON button to begin the brewing cycle. After approximately 1 cup
of vinegar has pumped into the pitcher, unplug the appliance and allow it
to sit for 30 minutes.
5. Plug the cord back in and turn the machine ON to pump out the remaining
vinegar.
6. When the machine shuts off, remove the pitcher and discard the vinegar.
7. Fill the pitcher with clear tap water to the water level marked on the pitcher
and repeat Steps 1 through 4 (no vinegar). Turn the machine ON to rinse
out all traces of vinegar.
8. Repeat rinsing procedure.
Pitcher Cleaning
Hard water can leave whitish mineral deposits inside the pitcher.
Tea and coffee discolor these deposits. To remove, fill the pitcher with
hot white vinegar and let soak for about 20 minutes. Do not use harsh
abrasive cleaners. They will cause scratches which can lead to breakage.
Helpful Hints
Fresh tap water should be used in the machine at all times.
DO NOT USE HOT WATER.
Use only genuine MR. C FFEE® 8-12 cup basket filters
for best brewing performance.
Avoid using chemically softened water whenever possible. The use of
chemically softened water can inhibit proper filtration. This will affect the
beverage flavor and will cause a long drip time from the steeping basket.
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1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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unbeam Products, Inc. (“Sunbeam”) warrants that for a period of ONE year from the
date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
Sunbeam, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the
product found to be defective during this warranty period. Replacement will be made
with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer
available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value.
This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail
purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is
required to obtain warranty performance. Sunbeam dealers, service centers or retail
stores selling Sunbeam products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way
change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the
following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current,
use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone
other than Sunbeam or an Authorized Service Center. Further, the warranty does not
cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
Sunbeam shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the
breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable
law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited
in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
Take the product to an Authorized Sunbeam Service Center. You can find the nearest
Authorized Sunbeam Service Center by calling 1-800-672-6333. If a Service Center
is not conveniently located, attach a tag to the product that includes your name, address,
daytime telephone number and description of the problem. Include a copy of the original
sales receipt. Carefully package the product and send either by UPS or Parcel Post with
shipping and insurance prepaid to:
SUNBEAM SERVICE CENTER
c/o Warranty Center
117 Central Industrial Row
Purvis, MS 39475
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
If you have any questions regarding this warranty please call 1-800-672-6333.
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A Product of Sunbeam Products, Inc.
Boca Raton, FL 33431
©2000 Sunbeam Products, Inc. All rights reserved.
MR. C FFEE® is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products, Inc.
THE IC™ is a trademark of Sunbeam Products, Inc.
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