USE AND CARE OF YOUR My Café™ Tea & Coffee Pod Brewer P2896 ® Tea ee Coff ® 4 OZ. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 . OZ Model MCP COMMERCIAL AND HOUSEHOLD TYPE The Bunn logo is a registered trademark of Bunn-O-Matic Corporation. My Café is a trademark of Bunn-O-Matic Corporation. RECORD MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER In order to receive accurate and timely warranty assistance, it is important to record the Model and Serial Number information located on the bottom of the brewer.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS .................................................................................................................. 2 USER NOTICES ............................................................................................................ 3 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 3 SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................
USER NOTICES �������������� Carefully read and follow all notices on the equipment and in this manual. They were written for your protection. All notices on the equipment should be kept in good condition. Replace any unreadable or damaged labels by calling BUNN® at 1-800-870-0894 or visit our web site at www.bunn.com. ������� # 37280.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow these basic safety precautions when using electrical appliances to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or personal injury: • Do not insert or remove pod holder while brewing. Press the coffee or tea button to stop or cancel a brew cycle. • A canceled brew cycle is not held in memory.The next brew cycle will dispense full volume based on the volume setting. • To avoid cup overflow, empty mug before each brew cycle. • Never place hands directly under the pod holder.
GENERAL INFORMATION Improper installation could result in permanent damage and void the limited warranty. Read & follow the instructions on page 9. • Use CAUTION when dispensing hot water from the brewer. The water from your BUNN® Pod brewer is approximately 200°F. This is approximately 50°F hotter than the hot water from your faucet and must be handled with care.
FEATURES & CONTROLS SLIDE LID WATER RESERVOIR POD HOLDER RELEASE BUTTON SPRAYHEAD SEAL SPRAYHEAD POD HOLDER INSERT POD HOLDER OFF o ON I DRIP TRAY GRATE POWER SWITCH DRIP TRAY BLUE (BREW) LIGHTS Tea ee Coff CONTROL PANEL 4 OZ. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OZ . VOLUME CONTROL SLIDE LEVER P2897 FIG 1. Exploded View HEATING INDICATOR REFILL WATER INDICATOR COFFEE BREW BUTTON* POD HOLDER INDICATOR Tea Coffee 4 OZ. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 TEA BREW BUTTON* 1 2 O Z.
DEFINITIONS COMPONENTS • WATER RESERVOIR - Holds reserve water for brewing.The reservoir can be removed and filled separately at a sink or other clean water source or by pouring water through the slide lid. (Holds 46 oz. to the maximum line.) • SLIDE LID - The slide lid allows access to the reservoir. Water can be poured through the opened lid and into the reservoir without removing the reservoir. • POD HOLDER RELEASE BUTTON - Push to unlock and release the pod holder.
CONTROL PANEL (Cont.) gone out. (During a brew cycle, this light will come on indicating the tank heater is warming the new water entering the tank.) • POD HOLDER INDICATOR - This indicator identifies a missing or unlocked pod holder. Before a brew cycle can be started, the pod holder must be inserted and locked into place. • TEA BREW BUTTON - Depress this button to brew a serving of tea or coffee. Pressing it again will cancel a brew cycle in process.
INITIAL BREWER SET-UP 1. Remove the lid and water reservoir. 7. Plug in the brewer and turn on the power switch. Tea Coffee 4 OZ. 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 . OZ P0214/2905 8. Place a mug or bowl that will hold at least 14 fluid oz. onto the drip tray grate. P3017 (CAUTION: Do not place the brewer in a sink or other water source.) Tea Coffee 4 OZ. 5 9 8 7 6 11 10 12 . OZ 4 OZ. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 . OZ P2904 9.
BREWING DELICIOUS COFFEE OR TEA WARNING: Never place hands directly under pod holder outlet. Hot water can be present. WARNING: Never remove the holder with force. If stuck, wait 10 minutes and try again. WARNING: Never brew without the pod holder insert in place. 7. Press a pod into the pod holder. 1. Open the slide lid. P2909 P2941 (CAUTION: Do not place brewer in sink or other water source.) (NOTE: For best results, center pod in holder and gently press the pod completely into holder cavity.) 2.
HOT WATER The same basic steps used to brew coffee or tea can be used to obtain hot water by leaving the coffee pod or tea bag/pod out of the pod holder. CAUTION: The water from your BUNN® Pod brewer is approximately 200°F. This is hotter than the hot water from your faucet and must be handled with care. COFFEE FUNDAMENTALS Brewing delicious coffee is similar to cooking any favorite food. Both require a good recipe.
WATER QUALITY Install a water conditioner if your water contains excessive amounts of sediment, taste, or odors. GOLDEN CUP STANDARD You might find it interesting that the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), has established standards for the perfect cup of coffee, or Golden Cup Standard. It can be achieved using your BUNN® Pod brewer by following the chart provided below. POD SIZE GOLDEN CUP SERVING SIZE 6.5 to 7.5 grams (gm.) 4 ounces (oz.) 9 to 10 grams (gm.) 6 ounces (oz.
ROUTINE CLEANING Before beginning any cleaning procedure, unplug the brewer to avoid the accidental start of a brew cycle. Clean the pod holder, drip tray and drip tray grate after each use, using a damp cloth and mild detergent and rinse. With the pod holder and drip tray removed, use a damp cloth with mild detergent to wipe the area below the pod holder and into the drip tray area. Occasionally, wipe the outside of the brewer with a damp cloth.
PERIODIC CLEANING/DESCALING (Cont.) 7) Place the empty cup or bowl back onto the drip tray grate and press the COFFEE BREW BUTTON to begin a brew cycle. 8) When the cycle has finished, empty the cup. Repeat step 7 at least two more times to remove the solution from the tank. 9) Clean the pod holder with a mild detergent and rinse thoroughly. 10) Proceed to the “Cleaning The Sprayhead/Seal” section. CLEANING THE SPRAYHEAD/SEAL 1) Press the Power Switch into the off “O” position.
INSPECTING THE SPRAYHEAD SEAL When disassembling your brewer for cleaning, inspect the sprayhead seal for cracks, tears and holes. Although the seal should last for an extended period of time, damage can occur through handling. CAUTION: The seal confines the hot liquid to the pod holder. Replace the seal if it becomes damaged. Parts are available at www.bunn.com.
TROUBLESHOOTING SITUATION Nothing happens when the COFFEE BUTTON or TEA BUTTON is pressed. EXPLANATION This is the first time you have used your brewer. The Initial Brewer Set-up procedure must be performed first. Please follow the directions on page 9 before attempting to run a brew cycle. Your brewer is not plugged in. Check to make sure the brewer is plugged in and the POWER SWITCH has been turned on.
SITUATION EXPLANATION The REFILL WATER INDICATOR has come on. The WATER RESERVOIR has run low on water. Slide the lid open and pour additional water into the reservoir, or remove the reservoir and fill it at a sink, or other water source. CAUTION: Do not place the brewer in a sink or other water source. Do not fill past the Maximum fill line. The POD HOLDER INDICATOR has come on. The POD HOLDER is missing. Place the pod holder into the machine and press it firmly into place.
TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.) SITUATION The Pod Holder will not come out of the brewer. EXPLANATION The pod in the POD HOLDER may have swelled to a point where the holder does not slide out easily. Wait at least 10 minutes and then try carefully removing the pod holder again. CAUTION: Hot liquid may be present. Water is appearing on the counter around the base of the brewer. The WATER RESERVOIR has been removed to be filled with water and was not seated properly when it was replaced.
SITUATION EXPLANATION The BUNN® (POD HOLDER RELEASE BUTTON) indicator is not on all of the time. When the BUNN® button (Also known as the POD HOLDER RELEASE BUTTON) is lit, this indicates that the power to the machine is on. No action is required.The BUNN® Pod brewer is ready to brew. When the brewer enters a sleep mode the POD HOLDER BUTTON will not be glowing. Pressing any button or the POD HOLDER RELEASE BUTTON will wake up the brewer.
BUNN® REPLACEMENT PARTS P2915 SLIDING LID Dishwasher Safe. P2914 WATER RESERVOIR Holds 46 oz. of fresh water for quick brewing. Dishwasher safe. P2913 POD HOLDER Dishwasher safe. P2916 DRIP TRAY AND GRATE Dishwasher safe. Catches up to 6 oz. of liquid. P2943 POD HOLDER INSERTS Available in black or green. Color code your pod holder to identify coffee and tea holders. Helps prevent flavor transfer. P2917 SPRAYHEAD Precision Jetstream™ sprayhead for full flavor extraction.
LIMITED WARRANTY Bunn-O-Matic Corporation (“Bunn” or “we”) warrants to the original user (the “buyer” or “you”) of this Pod Brewer that the Pod Brewer is free from defects in material and workmanship existing at the time of manufacture and appearing within two years of the date of original purchase of the Pod Brewer. If such a defect appears during the warranty period, you must notify us promptly by either (1) calling us toll-free at 800-870-0894, (2) contacting us through our website (www.bunn.
P2972 To purchase parts, see page 20. BUNN-O-MATIC CORPORATION 1400 STEVENSON DRIVE SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 www.bunn.com If you need any assistance, please call us at: 1–800–870-0894 AUTHORIZED SERVICE For Service Information Contact: Bunn-O-Matic Corporation 1-800-870-0894 To receive full assistance, please have Serial Number ready when calling for service. (Located on the bottom of your brewer) Service Center Locations: Bunn-O-Matic Corporation 900 E. Townline Rd.
