OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ICED TEA POT BY MR. COFFEE MODEL TM3 For better tasting tea and coffee, use Mr. Coffee brand filters. 100 FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY FOR SERVICE, REPLACEMENT PARTS OR QUESTIONS, CALL COFFEE EST, MON.-FRI.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 6. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Read all instructions before using the machine. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS 1. A short power suppfy cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised in its use. 3. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least 5 amps and 120 volts.
Congratulations! You are the owner of The 3 Quart Iced Tea Pot by Mr. Coffee. 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 drips down into the pitcher filled with ice to chill. As a result, you get consistently great tasting, fresh brewed iced tea every time.
Clean Your Iced Tea Pot 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.
TEA AND COFFEE MEASUREMENT CHART coffee To Make: Tea 8-10 coffee scoops or, 3 quarts 2 regular bags or, 3-5 level tablespoons level tablespoons of loose tea regular bags or, 5-7 coffee scoops or, 2 quarts 2-4 level tablespoons O-1 4 level tablespoons of loose tea 3-4 coffee scoops or, 1 quart 3-5 regular bags or, l-3 level tablespoons 6-8 level tablespoons of loose tea 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.
To Brew Iced Tea (cont.) Sugar, lemon and other flavoring can also be added at the time and will dissolve best if sprinkled over the top of the tea. 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). 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).
To Brew Iced Tea (cont.) 9. When the tea has drained, turn the steeping dial to the closed position to prevent any after drip. Slide the pitcher away from the machine and you are ready to serve refreshingly cold iced tea. the contents of the steeping basket. Rinse out the steeping basket and lid with warm water after each use. (The steeping valve on the bottom of the basket may become sticky and not open and close properly, if not rinsed out regularly). 11 .Leftover tea can be stored in the refrigerator.
Problem Solving (cont.) The machine will not turn on: - is the cord plugged in? - check to insure that the pushbutton is fully depressed. - the machine may need to be cleaned. See the “Deliming is a Must” section below on page 9. - wait 3 minutes minimum (unit must cool down before starting another brew (cycle) and try again. Daily Care 1.
USING MR. COFFEE CLEANER (continued) 3. Pour the entire contents of the pitcher into the water reservoir of the machine. Replace the steeping basket with lid on top of the machine. 4. Follow instructions #3 through #7 on page 5 in section "Clean" Before First Use”, to run the cleaning solution through the machine. 5. After the cleaning solution has cycled through, the machine will shut itself off automatically. 6. Slide the pitcher away from the machine and discard the contents of the pitcher.
Limited Warranty Mr. Coffee, inc. warrants to the purchaser that The Iced Tea Pot by Mr. Coffee, Model TM3.5 (except for cord set) is free from manufacturer’s defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase when used in compliance with directions as outlined in the manufacturer’s instructions, which will constitute reasonable and necessary maintenance by the purchaser. In case of manufacturer defects in material or workmanship, Mr. Coffee, inc.
Limited Warranty Mr. Coffee warrants to the purchaser that The Iced Tea Pot by Mr. Coffee Model TM3 (except for cord set) is free from manufacturer defects In material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase when used in compliance with directions as outlined in the manufacturer’s instructions. which will constitute reasonable and necessary maintenance by the purchaser. In case of manufacturer defects in material or workmanship, Mr.