Mr. Coffee PSTX95 Programmable Coffee Machine User Manual

: June 15, 2024
: Mr. Coffee

Table of Contents

Mr. Coffee PSTX95 Programmable Coffee Machine
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
PARTS DIAGRAM
COFFEEMAKER FEATURES AND BENEFITS
SETTING THE CLOCK AND DELAY BREW TIME
PREPARING FOR USE
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR COFFEEMAKER
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR MR. COFFEE® COFFEEMAKER
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY INFORMATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
VIDEO – PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Mr. Coffee PSTX95 Programmable Coffee Machine

© 2010 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved. Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.

U.S. 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333)
Canada 1-800-667-8623
Visit us at www.mrcoffee.com

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock and/or injury to persons, basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE COFFEEMAKER.
Do not touch the coffeemaker’s hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during brewing cycles.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the power cord, power plug or coffeemaker in water or in any other liquid.
Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
Turn the coffeemaker OFF and unplug the power cord from the power source when the coffeemaker and clock are not in use and before cleaning. Allow the coffeemaker parts to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged power cord or power plug, or operate it 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.
The use of accessory attachments other than MR. COFFEE® brand products may cause hazards or injuries.
Do not use the coffeemaker outdoors.
Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or allow it to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Do not place this coffeemaker on or near a hot gas stove or electric burner or in a heated oven.
To disconnect the coffeemaker, turn it OFF, then remove the power plug from the power supply.
Place the appliance on a hard, flat-level surface to avoid interruption of the airflow underneath the coffeemaker.
Avoid contact with any moving parts.
This coffeemaker is designed for household use only.
Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.

DECANTER USE AND CARE

Follow the instructions below to reduce or eliminate the chance of breaking the glass decanter or thermal carafe:

This decanter is designed for use with your MR. COFFEE® coffeemaker and therefore must never be used on a range top or in any oven, including a microwave oven.
Do not set a hot decanter on a wet or cold surface.
Do not use a cracked decanter or a decanter having a loose or weakened handle.
Do not clean the decanter with abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
Discard the decanter immediately if it is ever boiled dry.
Protect the decanter from sharp blows, scratches, or rough handling

WARNING! To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not remove any service covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the coffeemaker. Only authorized personnel should repair the coffeemaker.

Please read ALL of the instructions in this manual carefully before you begin to use this appliance. Proper care and maintenance will ensure a long life and a trouble-free operation for this appliance. Please save these instructions and refer to them for cleaning and care tips.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Welcome and congratulations on the purchase of your new MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker. Your new coffeemaker will wake up with you in the morning and provide you with breaks and treats during your hectic daily activities. How did you enjoy your MR? COFFEE® Coffeemaker is up to you!

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from a person or pet becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.
An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised in its use.
If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least 10 amps and 120 volts. The resulting extended cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over a countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will ﬁt in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not ﬁt fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way. You can customize the length of the power cord so that it is the exact length you desire. To increase the length of the power cord: grasp the power cord (not the power plug) and gently lift it out of the slot, then pull it away from the coffeemaker. To decrease the length of the power cord: grasp the power cord (not the power plug), lift it out of the slot, and gently feed it into the coffeemaker. Lock the cord in the slot when ﬁnished.

PARTS DIAGRAM

Removable Water Reservoir
Brew Basket Drawer
Brew Basket
Control Panel
Thermal Decanter
Platform

Control Panel

a Clock Display / Fresh Brew™ Timer Display
b Hour
c Minute
d Clean Cycle
e Brew Now/Off Button
f Dim Display
g Set Delay
h Delay Brew

COFFEEMAKER FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Your new MR. COFFEE® coffeemaker has the following features:

Brewing Capacity – 10 Cups – thermal carafe
Removable Filter Basket – The ﬁlter basket pulls out for fast and easy cleaning and ﬁlling.
Removable Water Reservoir – Allows you to take the water reservoir out for easy ﬁlling. Prevents the thermal decanter from cooling down prior to brewing cycle.
Pause ‘n Serve – Can’t wait for the coffee to ﬁnish brewing? The Pause ‘n Serve feature allows you up to 30 seconds to pour a cup of coffee while the coffeemaker is still brewing. Carefully remove the decanter and the Pause ’n Serve feature will be automatically activated, temporarily stopping the ﬂow of coffee into the decanter.
Dim Display – Save energy by reducing the brightness of the display.
Water Filtration System – Great tasting coffee begins with great water! Improves the taste of your coffee by removing 97% of the chlorine from the water you use for brewing.
Cord Storage – Safely stores excess cord to keep your countertop neat.
Programmable Controls:
- Clock – The clock serves as a handy kitchen clock and allows you to set the Delay Brew feature and functions as the FRESH BREW™ TIMER feature.
- Fresh Brew™ Timer feature – Lets you know how long your coffee has been waiting for you.
- Audible Signal – Alerts you at the end of a brew or clean cycle.
- Delay Brew – Would you like to wake up to a fresh pot of coffee? The timer allows you to preset when you would like the coffeemaker to automatically begin brewing your coffee, up to 24 hours in advance.
- Special Cleaning Cycle – Enables you to easily maintain and clean mineral deposits from your coffeemaker.

CLEAN YOUR COFFEEMAKER BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME

Make sure your ﬁrst cup of coffee is as good as can be by cleaning your MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker before its ﬁrst use. Just follow these simple steps:

Wash the decanter, decanter lid and the ﬁlter basket in a mixture of mild detergent and water. Rinse each thoroughly (please refer to the Parts Diagram).
Replace all the parts and attach the water reservoir. Then, run a brew cycle with water only, without adding coffee and coffee ﬁlter.
When brewing is complete, turn your coffeemaker off, discard the water in the decanter and rinse the decanter, decanter lid, and ﬁlter basket.

Your coffeemaker is now ready to use. Enjoy it!

SETTING THE CLOCK AND DELAY BREW TIME

To Set the Clock:

Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. The clock will ﬂash on the control panel to indicate that the time has not been set yet.
Press and hold the HOUR and MINUTE buttons until you reach the current time. The AM or PM indicator will light at the bottom of the display (Figure 1).

The clock is now set!

NOTE: Pressing any button before setting the clock will cause the clock to start keeping time from 12:00 a.m. You must set the clock if you want to use the Delay Brew feature.

To Set the Delay Brew Time:

While the display is in the clock mode, simply press the SET DELAY button (Figure 2) and, set the brew time by pressing the HOUR and MINUTE buttons (Figure 3). The AM or PM indicator will light at the bottom of the clock display. Within a few seconds the display will change to the current time.

The Delay Brew Time is now set!

NOTE: To activate the DELAY BREW cycle, see the Brewing Coffee Later section.

To check the programmed time, push the SET DELAY button. The display will show the time you have programmed the coffee to brew. If you press the SET DELAY button again or wait a few seconds, the display will switch back.

PREPARING FOR USE

Selecting and Measuring Ground Coffee

For best results, use a level tablespoon for ground coffee measurement. Make sure you use medium grind coffee for a perfect brew.

Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart

To Brew Ground Coffee

10 Cups 7.5 Tbsp.
8 Cups 6.5 Tbsp.
6 Cups 4.5 Tbsp.
4 Cups 3 Tbsp.

1 level tablespoon (tbsp) = 5 gr./0.17 oz. 1 cup = 5 ﬂ. oz. of brewed coffee Use more or less coffee to suit your taste.

Water Filtration System

Congratulations! You are the owner of a MR. COFFEE® water ﬁltration system. This carbon-based water ﬁlter improves the taste of your coffee by removing up to 97% of the chlorine from the water you may use to brew your coffee.

To use the water ﬁltration system in your MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker, please follow these steps:

Align the red indicator on the frame to the letter that corresponds with the month that you are using the disk for the first time. This serves to remind you to change the disk every month (approx. 30 brewing cycles).
NOTE: For optimum results, use the water filtration system with a permanent filter.
Rinse the water filter in fresh water before first use.
Follow Adding Water and Coffee instructions.
When you are done brewing your coffee, rinse the water filter with fresh water. Do not put your water filter in the dishwasher.

To replace the water filter disks, twist the gray disk cover from your water filtration system. Remove the used disk. Insert the new disk into the frame and twist the cover back into place.

Adding Water and Ground Coffee

Open the brew basket drawer (Figure 4).
Place a MR. COFFEE® brand 10–12 cup paper basket-style filter or a MR. COFFEE® permanent filter into the removable filter basket.
NOTE: If using paper filters, it is important that the sides of the filter fit flush against the side of the filter basket. If filter collapse occurs, dampen the filter before placing in the filter basket and adding ground coffee and water.
Add the desired amount of coffee and gently shake to level the coffee. See the Suggested Coffee Measurement Chart (Figure 5).
Slide the brew basket back into place (Figure 6).
Fill the removable water reservoir with cold, fresh water to the desired capacity (1 cup equals 5 ounces) For easy and accurate filling, the water markings on the removable water reservoir shows the amount of water needed to make the corresponding desired number of cups. Do not fill past the “10 cup MAX line” or water will flow out of the coffeemaker.

NOTE: The amount of coffee brewed will always be slightly less than the amount of water poured in the water reservoir. This is due to the minimum absorption of water by the coffee grounds.

NOTE: If the decanter is not in place then the coffeemaker will not brew. The BREW NOW LED will flash to signal that there is an error.

CAUTION: Do not place the decanter in the dishwasher.

BREWING COFFEE NOW

After completing the steps in the Adding Water and Coffee section and with the decanter and the filter basket securely in place, turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the BREW NOW button once (Figure 7). The BREW NOW light will turn on and pulse to signal that the coffeemaker is on and brewing.
After the used coffee grounds have cooled, carefully remove the filter basket and discard them.
NOTE: The brew basket drawer is hot after brewing. Always allow the coffeemaker to cool down before cleaning.
Prior to making a second pot of coffee, turn the coffeemaker off. This will reset the FRESH BREW™ TIMER feature. To turn the coffeemaker off, press the BREW NOW/OFF button until all lights turn off.
Make sure the decanter is empty before starting to brew coffee.
Be sure to turn your coffeemaker off when no longer using it.

The Fresh Brew™ Timer Feature

The Fresh Brew™ Timer feature lets you know how long your coffee has been waiting for you. At the start of the brew cycle, the Fresh Brew™ Timer feature will automatically be activated. The timer will appear in the lower part of the display under the clock (Figure 7). This display will be visible any time you are brewing coffee. The display will change to show the time since brewing began in 15 minute intervals.

BREWING COFFEE LATER

You must first set the time for when you would like the coffeemaker to begin brewing your coffee as described inSetting the Clock and the Delay Brew Timer section.
Prepare your coffeemaker as described in Adding Water and Ground Coffee section.
To activate the DELAY BREW function and program your coffeemaker to brew coffee at a later time, press the DELAY BREW button once. The coffeemaker is now set to automatically brew coffee at the pre-set time (Figure 8).
At the pre-set time, the BREW NOW light will turn on and the DELAY BREW light will turn off, indicating the brewing has started in the selected brew strength. The FRESH BREW™ TIMER feature will start. As a safety feature, your coffeemaker will NOT start again automatically the next day. If you want your coffee to brew at the same time the following day, simply add a new filter, coffee and water and set DELAY BREW, by repeating Steps 2 and 3 above.

NOTE: If the decanter is not in place then the coffeemaker will not brew.

To cancel DELAY BREW: Press the DELAY BREW button until all lights turn off (Figure 8).

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR COFFEEMAKER

Daily Cleaning

Always unplug the coffeemaker and allow to cool before cleaning.
Remove and wash the filter basket, permanent filter (not included on all models), decanter and decanter lid in a solution of hot water and mild liquid soap.
Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials.

CAUTION! Never immerse the coffeemaker itself in water, in any other liquid or place in the dishwasher.

Regular Cleaning and Maintenance

Your coffeemaker is equipped with a clean indicator/function. The Clean Function is critical to optimize the performance of the coffeemaker. The clean function will remove minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water that leave deposits in your coffeemaker and affect its performance. Maintaining your coffeemaker will ensure that it will continue to brew fast, hot and make great coffee.

Clean Function Indicator

Your Clean Indicator will illuminate when:

Your coffeemaker has counted 90 brew cycles OR
Your coffeemaker experiences two consecutive brew cycles lasting longer than 9.5 minutes

NOTE: The cleaning light will NOT turn off unless you run the Cleaning Function in its entirety (this will take 45 minutes).

Clean Function

Fill the reservoir with 6 cups of undiluted, white household vinegar*
Remove the optional water filtration disk. Place empty paper filter or permanent filter in brew basket
Place the empty decanter back in the unit.
Press the CLEAN button to activate the Cleaning Function (Figure 9).
When activated, the cleaning light will pulse and the Brew Now/Off button will remain illuminated
A counter will be displayed on the LCD screen. The counter will begin at 45 minutes and will count down until it reaches zero indicating the cleaning cycle iscomplete.
NOTE: The entire cycle will take 45 minutes to complete.
During the cleaning cycle your coffeemaker will:
Slow brew approx. 3 cups of cleaning solution.
Pause for 30 minutes (the CLEAN light will pulse to alert you that the process is active).
After 30 minutes, your coffeemaker will brew the remainder of the cleaning solution.
When complete, the CLEAN light will turn off and your coffeemaker will turn off.
Discard the cleaning solution, paper filter (or rinse the permanent filter) and rinse the decanter and filter basket thoroughly with clean water.
Brew 2 full 10 cup cycles with clean water.

Your coffeemaker is now clean and ready to brew the next pot of delicious, hot coffee!

You can also use MR. COFFEE® Cleaner which is available at many retail stores or by calling 1-800-253-2526 and selecting the Customer Service Department option.

Water Filtration Disk Replacement

Your water filtration disk will need to be replaced once a month (approx. 30 brew cycles). If the machine will not be in use for an extended period of time, rinse the water filter with running water and clean the coffeemaker before use.

Cleaning the Decanter

Hard water can leave a whitish stain on the decanter, and coffee may then turn this stain brown. To remove decanter stains:

Fill the decanter with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar and let the solution stand in the decanter for approximately 20 minutes.
Discard the solution, then wash and rinse the decanter. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners that may scratch the decanter.

NOTE: Thermal decanter is not dishwasher safe.

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR MR. COFFEE® COFFEEMAKER

Your MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker has been carefully designed to give you many years of trouble-free service. In the unlikely event that your new coffeemaker does not operate satisfactorily, please review the following potential problems and try the steps recommended BEFORE you call an Authorized Sunbeam Service Center.

PROBLEM

THE “BREW NOW”/ON LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT UP
THE COFFEE IS NOT BREWING
THE COFFEEMAKER ONLY BREWS WATER
THE COFFEEMAKER BREWS SLOWLY
THE FILTER BASKET OVERFLOWS
THE COFFEE IS NOT HOT
THE COFFEE TASTES BAD
THE GROUNDS ARE IN THE COFFEE
THE “BREW NOW” LED IS FLASHING FAST

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The appliance is unplugged.
There’s a power outage.
The appliance is unplugged.
Not enough water.
Water reservoir is empty.
The decanter is not placed all the way on the platform.
The filter basket is not properly inserted.
Too many coffee grounds were placed in the filter.
The decanter was removed from the platform for more than 30 seconds.
There’s a power outage.
Coffee grounds other than for an automatic drip coffeemaker were used.
The ground coffee-to-water ratio was unbalanced.
The coffeemaker needs cleaning.
The filter is not properly seated in the basket.
The filter collapsed.
Decanter is not placed all the way on the platform.
Not enough water in water reservoir.

SOLUTION

PLUG UNIT IN.
WAIT FOR POWER TO BE RESTORED.
PLUG UNIT IN.
FILL WATER RESERVOIR ABOVE MINIMUM LEVEL MARKING.
INSERT FILTER BASKET CORRECTLY.
PLACE DECANTER CORRECTLY ON PLATFORM.
REMOVE FILTER DISCARD GROUNDS. IF PAPER FILTER, REPLACE. IF PERMANENT FILTER, RINSE. BEGIN BREWING PROCESS AGAIN.
TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE UNIT. ALLOW TO COOL.
WIPE UP THE SPILL.
WAIT FOR POWER TO BE RESTORED.
USE COFFEE GROUNDS RECOMMENDED FOR AUTOMATIC DRIP COFFEEMAKERS.
USE CORRECT GROUND COFFEE-TO-WATER RATIO.
CLEAN COFFEEMAKER AS DESCRIBED IN “MAINTAINING YOUR COFFEEMAKER” SECTION.
RESET FILTER PROPERLY WITHIN THE FILTER BASKET.
REMOVE FILTER AND REPLACE.
PLACE THE DECANTER CORRECTLY ON THE PLATFORM.
FILL THE WATER RESERVOIR ABOVE THE MINIMUM LEVEL MARKING.

Do you still have questions? You can call us toll-free at the MR. COFFEE® Consumer Service Department, 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) or you can visit us at www.mrcoffee.com.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Replacement Parts

Coffee Filters – For better-tasting coffee, we recommend that you use a MR. COFFEE® brand 10–12 cup basket-style paper filter or a MR. COFFEE® brand permanent filter. These filters are available at most grocery stores.
Water Filtration – Replacement water filtration disks can be purchased through your local retailer, online at www.mrcoffee.com, or by calling 1-800-MR-COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) in the U.S. or 1-800-667-8623 in Canada.
Decanters – Please visit us online at www.mrcoffee.com, or call 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333) in the U.S. or 1-800-667-8623 in Canada for information on where you can find a store that carries replacement decanters.

Repairs

If your coffeemaker requires service, do not return it to the store where you purchased it. All repairs and replacements must be made by Sunbeam or an authorized Sunbeam Service Center. If you live in the U.S. or Canada, please call us at the following toll-free telephone numbers to find the location of the nearest authorized service center:
- U.S. 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333)
- Canada 1-800-667-8623
You may also visit our website at www.mrcoffee.com for a list of service centers. To assist us in serving you, please have the coffeemaker model number and date of purchase available when you call. The model number is stamped on the bottom metal plate of the coffeemaker.
We welcome your questions, comments or suggestions. In all your communications, please include your complete name, address and telephone number, and a description of the problem.
Visit our website at www.mrcoffee.com and discover the secret to brewing the perfect cup of coffee. You will also find a rich blend of gourmet recipes, entertaining tips, and the latest information on MR. COFFEE® products.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, a replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of the initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling JCS 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 JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as ﬁre, ﬂood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?

JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or statutory warranty or condition. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or ﬁtness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of proﬁts, or for any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against the purchaser by any other party. Some provinces, states 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 province to province, state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

In the U.S.A.

If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-672-6333 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

In Canada

If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-667-8623 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.