Proctor Silex 49969 Single Serve Coffee Maker User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Proctor Silex
Table of Contents
Proctor Silex 49969 Single Serve Coffee Maker
Specifications
- PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 76 x 5.59 x 13.11 inches
- ITEM WEIGHT: 8 pounds
- CAPACITY: 14 Ounces
- MATERIAL: Plastic
- VOLTAGE: 110 Volts
- PACKAGE : Type Standard Packaging
- UNIT COUNT: 0 Count
- BRAND: Proctor Silex
Introduction
With the Proctor Silex single-serve plus coffee machine, you can have a steaming hot cup in just a few minutes. Its adaptable design allows it to work with any single-serve pack, but you can even use your preferred ground coffee if you like. You may also brew up to 14 ounces with the optional cup rest. in a travel mug or your own cup.
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:
- Read all instructions.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Care must be taken, as burns can occur from touching hot parts or from spilled, hot liquid.
- To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or coffee maker in water or other liquid.
- Unplug from outlet when the coffee maker is not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
- Coffee maker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
- Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
- Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
- WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover of the coffee maker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
- CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Removable single-serve pack holder contains a sharp blade. Use caution when handling.
- CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Piercing nozzle is sharp. Use caution when cleaning.
Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard
This appliance is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.
Parts and Features
*To order parts:
US: 1.800.851.8900
Canada: 1.800.267.2826 Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100
- Reservoir
- Lid
- Piercing Nozzle
- Cup Rest
- Brew Light
- BREW Button
- Cord Storage
- Removable Cup Rest*
- Brew Basket Handle and Lock
- Brew Basket*
- Removable Holder for Ground Coffee* (fits into brew basket for brewing)
- Removable Single-Serve Pack Holder* (punches hole on bottom of pack)
How to Brew a Single-Serve Pack
CAUTION Cut Hazard.
Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp blade. Use caution when handling.
NOTE
- It can take up to 2 minutes before brewed coffee starts dispensing into your cup. Total brew time average is 4 minutes. For best results, allow the coffee maker to cool for at least 2 minutes between brewing cycles.
WARNING Burn Hazard.
To avoid contact with hot coffee or water:
- Do not fill water above MAX fill line (14 ounces [414 ml]).
- Fill reservoir with cup of water into which the coffee will be brewed.
- Fully insert cup under brew basket.
- For best results, use K-Cup®* packs.
- Plug into outlet and slide out the brew basket.
- Place a pack into the single-serve pack holder.
- Press down on the edge of the pack until the pack snaps into place and hole is punched in the bottom. Do not remove foil.
- Slide brew basket back into unit.
- K-Cup is a registered trademark of Keurig, Inc. Use of the K-Cup trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Keurig, Inc. 5. Press down on brew basket handle to lock and puncture the foil lid on the pack. 6. Fill reservoir with cup of water into which the coffee will be brewed. 7. Close the water reservoir lid. 8. Adjust cup rest. 9. Fully insert cup under brew basket. 10. Press down the BREW Button. The power indicator light will light up to show the coffee maker is on. Once the BREW button has been depressed, the unit will brew for one cycle. If the BREW button has been pressed with no water in the reservoir, wait until the brew light turns off before adding water to the reservoir. If the brew cycle needs to be stopped during brewing, unplug the unit. Brew light will stay on until cycle is complete even if unplugged. 11. Coffee maker will shut off automatically and light will go off when brew cycle is completed. Unplug the unit. 12. Pull up on brew basket handle to unlock and remove.
NOTES
- Allow 2 minutes to cool in between brews.
- Brew basket and single-serve pack holder should be rinsed after every use.
- Add only water to reservoir.
NOTE
- It can take up to 2 minutes before brewed coffee starts dispensing into your cup. Total brew time average is 4 minutes. For best results, allow the coffee maker to cool for at least 2 minutes between brewing cycles.
WARNING Burn Hazard.
- To avoid contact with hot coffee or water:
- Do not fill water above MAX fill line (14 ounces [414 ml]).
- Fill reservoir with the cup of water into which the coffee will be brewed.
- Fully insert cup under brew basket.
- Remove single-serve pack holder before adding coffee grounds to brew basket.
- To avoid overflow, keep ground coffee below MAX fill line.
- 1 Plug into outlet and slide out the brew basket.
- To remove single-serve pack holder, press down on the single-serve pack holder tab; then lift out.
CAUTION Cut Hazard.
Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp blade. Use caution when handling.
- Place removable holder in brew basket and add ground coffee. (3 tablespoons [44 ml] is the MAX amount of any type of grounds.)
- Slide brew basket back into unit and push down on brew basket handle to lock.
- Fill reservoir with cup of water into which the coffee will be brewed.
- Close the water reservoir lid.
- Adjust cup rest.
- Fully insert cup under brew basket.
- Press down the BREW Button. The power indicator light will light up to show the coffee maker is on. Once the BREW button has been depressed, the unit will brew for one cycle. If the BREW button has been pressed with no water in the reservoir, wait until the brew light turns off before adding water to the reservoir. If the brew cycle needs to be stopped during brewing, unplug the unit. Brew light will stay on until cycle is complete even if unplugged.
- Coffee maker will shut off automatically and light will go off when brew cycle is completed. Unplug the unit.
- Pull up on brew basket handle to unlock and remove.
NOTES
- If finer ground coffee is used, coffee will continue to drip after the light has gone off.
- Allow 2 minutes to cool in between brews.
- Brew basket and removable holder for ground coffee should be rinsed after every use.
Care and Cleaning
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid.
NOTE
All coffee makers should be cleaned at least once a month (once a week for
areas with hard water).
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Plug into outlet.
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Pour 1/2 cup (118 ml) of plain white vinegar and 1/2 cup (118 ml) of cold water into reservoir.
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Place a cup underneath to catch the water/ vinegar solution.
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Press the BREW button once. After 30 seconds, unplug unit and allow vinegar to clean. After 30 minutes, plug in unit and allow it to finish the brew cycle. When brew cycle is finished, wait for unit to cool. Empty cup and rinse. Repeat steps 1–4 with 1 cup (237 ml) of cold tap water.
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Unplug unit.
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Routine Cleaning of the Needle: The needle is located in the lid of the coffee maker. Bend a small paper clip as shown; insert the tip of the paper clip through the hole/eye of the needle (Figure A) and up into the needle (Figure B) to ensure grounds have been removed. Brew 2 or 3 times with cold water to make sure grounds have been removed from the piercing needle.
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Wipe exterior of unit with a damp, soapy cloth.
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The removable single-serve pack holder, brew basket, and removable holder for ground coffee are all dishwasher-safe. NOTE: DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.
CAUTION Cut Hazard. Removable single-serve pack holder has a sharp blade. Use caution when handling. -
Push cord into the back of the coffee maker for easy storage.
Troubleshooting Tips
LIMITED WARRANTY
This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz).
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to
the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store.
Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit proctorsilex.com in the U.S. or proctorsilex.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the washable filter come with it?
It didn’t seem to have a filter to me. One K cup contains one filter. However, mine severely leaked, so I can’t advise.
Does the water come in contact with any plastic?
No doubt. The water tank is made of polypropylene. On the Keurigs I’ve seen, they are also plastic.
Can this be used to create hot chocolate?
Yes, if it’s hot cocoa in a K-cup. With hers and some tea, my wife did that. Anything that is packaged for use with a Keurig can be made.
How does Manny Watts use this?
Read the specifications to learn the wattage. Use the WATTS rule, which states that I x E = W, where I is the current or amps and E is the electricity or voltage applied (in this case, 110 or 120V), if it provides you with amperes or amps. This will give you your watts. In this case, multiplying 5 amps by 120 will give you 600W.
Makes loose leaf tea this way?
No, making loose leaf tea with this device is not common practise.
Can you plug this into a cigarette lighter while travelling?
You might be able to if your lighter has a plug.
Can I purchase the tiny device that holds a K-cup? The original one disappeared.
No, you need to purchase a new one.
Can the strength be changed between 8 oz and 14 oz?
Utilizing more or less water is the only technique to change the coffee’s strength. The manufacturer itself has not been altered.
Can I use Nespresso® single-serve dulce gusto® cups with this coffee maker?
Any loose coffee will work in any I. K. cup.
Can you empty the water fully so it can be stored?
Yes, it is true that it lacks a water tank. What you pour into the coffee basket determines how much is poured out hot. Just be sure to run some distilled vinegar through it a few times, dry up the water completely, and then properly wash and dry the filter and basket before storing it.