Melitta Coffeemaker ME10TDS User Manual

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Thermal Coffeemaker  
 
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT  
SAFEGUARDS  
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam  
during use. Use proper precautions to prevent the risk of burns,  
fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.  
• All users of this appliance must read and understand this Use  
and Care Guide before operating or cleaning this appliance.  
• The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC  
electrical outlet only.  
• Use water only in this appliance! Do not put any other liquids or  
food products in this appliance. Do not mix or add anything to the  
water placed in this appliance, except as instructed in the User  
Maintenance Instructions to clean the appliance.  
• DO NOT attempt to move an appliance containing hot liquids.  
Allow appliance to cool completely before moving.  
• Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects  
during operation. Do not place any objects on top of appliance  
while it is operating. Place the appliance on a surface that is  
resistant to heat.  
• If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately  
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunc-  
tioning appliance.  
• If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water  
or any other liquid, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into  
the water! Do not use this appliance after it has fallen into  
or has become immersed in water. Contact Consumer Service  
for examination and repair.  
• Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.  
• The appliance must be left to cool down sufficiently before  
adding more water to avoid splattering.  
• Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance. Warm water or  
other liquids, except as listed in cleaning section, may cause  
damage to the appliance.  
• DO NOT put Carafe into a microwave.  
• DO NOT lift Hinged Filter Lid until brewing is complete, and all  
parts have cooled.  
• The Carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must  
never be used on a range top.  
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• Do not use a damaged Carafe or a Carafe having a loose or  
weakened handle.  
CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Pause and Pour (drip-  
stop) feature, replace Carafe within 20 seconds of removing dur-  
ing brewing process.  
POLARIZED PLUG:This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade  
is wider than the other).To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug  
is intended to fit into 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, con-  
tact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in  
any way.  
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS: A short power-supply cord is pro-  
vided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or  
tripping over a longer cord. The use of extension cords is not  
recommended.  
ELECTRIC POWER: If the electric circuit is overloaded with other  
appliances, your appliance may not operate. It should be operated  
on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE BOTTOM COVER. NO USER-  
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.  
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Your product may vary slightly from illustration.  
Parts Identification  
Water Level  
Indicator  
Control Panel  
Carafe Lid  
(P/N 30974)  
Carafe  
(P/N 30973)  
Base Plate  
FIGURE 1  
Digital Display  
ON Light  
AUTO Light  
(GREEN)  
(RED)  
Power Select  
Button  
Time Select Button  
(MIN)  
Time Select Button  
(HOUR)  
CLOCK/TIMER  
Button  
FIGURE 2  
Filter Lid Release Button  
Hinged Filter Lid  
Water Reservoir Cover  
(P/N 30977)  
Water Reservoir  
Removable Filter Basket  
(P/N 30976)  
FIGURE 3  
FIGURE 4  
 
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Before UsingYour  
Thermal Coffeemaker  
WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not immerse  
Cord, Plug or appliance in water or any other liquid.  
1. Before preparing coffee in your new coffeemaker, thoroughly  
clean the Carafe, Carafe Lid and Removable Filter Basket in  
warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Replace disassembled  
parts.  
Note: The Removable Filter Basket must be placed into the  
coffeemaker with the arrow pointing toward the back of the unit.  
2. Clean the inside of the coffeemaker by brewing two full Carafes  
of tap water (see Brewing Instructions). Do not place a filter or  
coffee in the Removable Filter Basket for this initial cleaning.  
Note: At the end of the first brewing cycle, turn the Coffeemaker off  
and wait ten minutes for the appliance to cool.Turn unit on and brew  
second Carafe of cool water.  
Coffee Filters  
Cone-shaped paper filters are available locally at grocery stores  
and where coffeemakers are sold. Standard #4 filters should be  
used. Permanent gold filters may also be purchased, eliminating the  
need for disposable paper filters.  
The use of basket-style paper filters is not recommended, since  
they do not conform to the shape of the Removable Filter Basket  
and may cause coffee to back up and spill over during brewing.  
Brewing Instructions  
1. Place the Thermal Coffeemaker on a flat, level surface. Plug  
the unit into a 120V, AC electrical outlet.  
2. Press the Filter Lid Release Button to open the Hinged Filter Lid.  
3. Place a #4 cone-shaped paper filter into the Removable Fil-  
ter Basket. Measure one level tablespoon of drip or regular  
grind coffee for each cup of coffee desired. For stronger or  
milder coffee, adjust amount of coffee to suit your taste.  
Note: We recommend using coffee ground specifically for  
automatic drip coffeemakers.  
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4. Close the Hinged Filter Lid.  
5. Raise the Water Reservoir Cover. Fill the Thermal Carafe with  
cold water and pour it into the Water Reservoir to the desired  
level. No less than two cups are recommended.  
Important: Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance.  
Warm water or other liquids, except as listed in the Care and  
Cleaning Instructions, may cause damage to the appliance.  
Note: The amount of brewed coffee will always be less than the  
amount of water placed into the coffeemaker, since about 10%  
is absorbed by the coffee grounds and filter.  
6. For optimal thermal retention, preheat the Thermal Carafe by  
rinsing it with hot water. Place the Carafe Lid on the Carafe and  
turn clockwise until the arrows are aligned. Coffee will not flow  
in correctly if misaligned. Place the Carafe on the Base Plate.  
7. In order to turn unit on, press the Power Select Button twice.  
(By pressing once the timer can be set - please refer to page  
9.) The green “ON” light will illuminate, indicating that the brew-  
ing cycle has begun. Hot water will be dispensed gently and  
evenly through the coffee grounds.When all the water has been  
pumped out of the Water Reservoir the coffeemaker will switch  
off automatically.  
Note: If you prefer to use the Timer to preset the Coffeemaker,  
see the Using the Timer Control section.  
8. To pour a cup of coffee before the brew cycle is complete,  
simply remove the Thermal Carafe from the Base Plate and  
pour. Brewing will continue but dripping will automatically  
pause. Return the Thermal Carafe to the Base Plate within 20  
seconds; dripping will resume.  
CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Pause and Pour  
(drip-stop) feature, replace Carafe within 20 seconds of remov-  
ing during brewing process.  
9. Upon completion of the brew cycle, wait until dripping has  
stopped before removing the Carafe.The Carafe Lid should be  
kept in place to facilitate safe serving and help keep coffee at  
proper serving temperature. You may wish to remove the  
Thermal Carafe to a more convenient location. If so, seal the  
Thermal Carafe by turning the Carafe Lid clockwise until tight.  
The Thermal Carafe will maintain the serving temperature for  
several hours.  
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10. Switch coffeemaker to OFF since unit is not in use.  
11. To brew another Carafe of coffee, turn unit OFF and wait 10 min-  
utes to allow heating element to cool. Important: If unit is not  
allowed to cool before immediate repeated use, water placed in  
water chamber may become overheated and a spray of steam  
could be released from opening, creating a risk of burns.  
12. When not in use unplug the Base Assembly from the wall out-  
let. Allow the unit to cool completely before cleaning. See  
User Maintenance Instructions.  
Brewing A Second Pot  
Of Coffee  
As mentioned above, it is recommended that the Coffeemaker  
should be in the Off position for 10 minutes between cycles, in order  
to allow unit to cool.While unit is in the Off position, dispose of used  
coffee filter, rinse Carafe and the Removable Filter Basket in water.  
Place a fresh filter in basket. Repeat brewing procedure.  
Using the Timer Control  
Your coffeemaker has a built in multifunction Timer. The following  
sections describe the proper use of the Timer.  
Setting The Clock  
To set the clock, simply press and hold the “CLOCK/TIMER” Button  
and press the “HOUR” Button until the desired hour has been  
reached. Make sure the proper “AM/PM” indicator is shown on the  
left side of the Digital Display. Press the “MIN” Button until the  
desired minutes have been reached.  
Note: Unplugging the unit will reset the clock to 12:00.  
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Presetting The Brewing Cycle  
To preset your Coffeemaker to begin brewing at a later time, first fol-  
low steps 1-3 in the Brewing Instructions section. Check to make  
sure that the clock is set to the correct time. If it is not, follow the  
above instructions to set the clock. Press the “CLOCK/TIMER” But-  
ton once, the Digital Display will show “AUTO BREW”. Press the  
“HOUR” and “MIN” Buttons until the desired brew time is reached.  
Make sure the proper AM/PM appears on the left side of the Digi-  
tal Display. Press the Power Select Button once. The red “AUTO”  
light will illuminate, indicating that the Coffeemaker is now waiting  
for the preset brew time to be reached before it begins the brewing  
cycle.  
Auto Shut-Off  
As an added convenience, your Coffeemaker has been designed  
with an Auto Shut-Off feature.When the brewing cycle is complete,  
the Coffeemaker will automatically shut-off.  
Hints for Great Tasting Coffee  
• A clean Coffeemaker is essential for making great tasting coffee.  
Regular cleaning, as specified in User Maintenance Instructions  
is highly recommended. Always use fresh, cool water in your  
Coffeemaker. Finer grinds, such as drip and ADC coffee, pro-  
mote fuller extraction and provide rich, full-bodied coffee. Regu-  
lar grind will require slightly more coffee per cup to provide the  
strength of a finer grind.  
• Store coffee in a cool, dry place. Once coffee has been opened,  
keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. For  
optimum coffee, buy whole beans and grind them just before  
brewing.  
• Do not re-use coffee grounds since this will greatly impair coffee  
flavor.  
• Reheating coffee is not recommended. Coffee is at its peak fla-  
vor immediately after brewing.  
• Small oil droplets on the surface of brewed, black coffee is due  
to the extraction of oil from the coffee grounds. Oiliness may  
occur more frequently if heavily roasted coffees are used. Over  
extraction may also cause oiliness, indicating a need to clean  
your Coffeemaker.  
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User Maintenance Instructions  
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-  
serviceable parts. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than  
cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair  
technician.  
WARNING: Unplug from wall outlet before cleaning.  
Care And Cleaning Instructions  
1. Always make sure Coffeemaker is unplugged and Base Plate  
is cool before attempting to clean.  
2. After daily use, the Removable Filter Basket, Thermal Carafe  
and Carafe Lid should be washed in warm, soapy water.  
3. If necessary, wipe the outside of the Coffeemaker with a soft,  
damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleansers, scour-  
ing pads or steel wool.  
Special cleaning of your Coffeemaker is recommended at least  
once a month, depending on frequency of use and quality of water  
used in the unit. If water in your area is especially hard, the follow-  
ing cleaning procedure should be performed every two weeks,  
since minerals in water can detract from the flavor of the coffee and  
possibly lengthen brew time.  
1. Fill the Carafe with one part white vinegar to three parts cold  
water. Pour water and vinegar solution into the Water Chamber.  
2. Open the Hinged Filter Lid, place a paper filter in the Remov-  
able Filter Basket then close the Lid. Place Carafe on Base  
Plate. Press the Power Select Button to ON. Note: During  
cleaning, more steam will occur than during normal brewing.  
3. KEEP THE COFFEEMAKER ON UNTIL HALF THE WATER  
HAS CYCLED THROUGH THE COFFEEMAKER, AS CAN BE  
VIEWED THROUGH THE WATER LEVEL INDICATOR. Press  
the Power Select Button to OFF. When liquid stops dripping  
from the Removable Filter Basket into the Carafe, remove the  
Carafe and allow the liquid to cool for 10 minutes.When cooled,  
pour liquid back into the Water Chamber.  
4. Return Carafe to Base Plate.  
5. Switch control to ON. Repeat procedure, allowing all the clean-  
ing solution to empty into the Carafe. After dripping has  
stopped, discard contents in Carafe.  
6. After allowing the Coffeemaker to cool for 10 minutes, rinse it  
out by brewing a Carafe full of cold water. Make sure to insert  
a fresh filter into the Removable Filter Basket before brewing.  
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7. At the end of the brew cycle, press the Power Select Button to  
OFF. Discard water in the Carafe. Remove used filter and wash  
the Carafe and Removable Filter Basket in warm, soapy water.  
Rinse and Dry.  
8. When Coffeemaker has cooled, wipe exterior with a dry cloth.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
If any parts are missing or defective,  
DO NOT return this product.  
Please call our Customer Service Department for assistance.  
800-233-9054 Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CST  
Thank You  
LIMITED ONEYEAR WARRANTY  
Warranty: This Melitta® product is warranted by Salton, Inc. to be free from  
defects in materials or workmanship for a period of (1) year from the original  
purchase date.This product warranty covers only the original consumer pur-  
chaser of the product.  
Warranty Coverage: This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by  
accident in shipment, unreasonable use, misuse, neglect, improper service,  
commercial use, repairs by unauthorized personnel, normal wear and tear,  
improper assembly, installation or maintenance abuse or other causes not aris-  
ing out of defects in materials or workmanship.This warranty is effective only if  
the product is purchased and operated in the USA, and does not extend to  
any unit which has been used in violation of written instructions furnished with  
the product, or to units which have been altered or modified, or to damage to  
products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed, altered,  
defaced or rendered illegible.  
Implied Warranties: ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH THE PUR-  
CHASER MAY HAVE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE (1)YEAR FROM  
THE DATE OF PURCHASE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long  
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.  
Warranty Performance: During the above one-year warranty period, a prod-  
uct with a defect will be either repaired or replaced with a reconditioned com-  
parable model (at our option) when the product is returned to the Repair Center,  
or the purchase price refunded.The repaired or replacement product will be in  
warranty for the balance of the one-year warranty period and an additional one-  
month period. No charge will be made for such repair or replacement.  
Service and Repair: Should the appliance malfunction, you should first call  
toll-free 1-800-233-9054 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Central  
Standard Time and ask for CONSUMER SERVICE stating that you are a con-  
sumer with a problem. Please refer to model number ME10TDS when you call.  
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In-Warranty Service (USA): For an appliance covered under the warranty  
period, no charge is made for service or postage. Call for return authorization  
1-800-233-9054.  
Out-of-Warranty Service: A flat rate charge by model is made for out-of-war-  
ranty service. Include $8.00 (U.S.) for return shipping and handling. We will  
notify you by mail of the amount of the charge for service and require you to  
pay in advance for the repair or replacement.  
For products purchased in the USA, but used in Canada:You may return  
the product insured, packaged with sufficient protection, and postage and  
insurance prepaid to the USA address listed below. Please note that all cus-  
toms duty / brokerage fees, if any, must be paid by you and we will require you  
to pay the cost of customs duty / brokerage fees to us in advance of our per-  
forming any service.  
Risk During Shipment: We cannot assume responsibility for loss or dam-  
age during incoming shipment. For your protection, carefully package the  
product for shipment and insure it with the carrier. Be sure to enclose the fol-  
lowing items with your appliance: any accessories related to your problem,  
your full return address and daytime phone number, a note describing the  
problem you experienced, a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of pur-  
chase to determine warranty status. C.O.D. shipments cannot be accepted.  
To return appliance, ship to:  
To contact us, please write to, call or email:  
Attn: Repair Center  
Salton, Inc.  
708 South Missouri Street  
Macon, MO 63552  
Salton, Inc.  
P.O. Box 6916  
Columbia, MO 65205-6916  
1-800-233-9054  
Limitation of Remedies: No representative or person is authorized to  
assume for Salton, Inc. any other liability in connection with the sale of our  
products. There shall be no claims for defects or failure of performance or  
product failure under any theory of tort, contract or commercial law including,  
but not limited to negligence, gross negligence, strict liability, breach of war-  
ranty and breach of contract. Repair, replacement or refund shall be the sole  
remedy of the purchaser under this warranty, and in no event shall Salton, Inc.  
be liable for any incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-  
quential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
Legal Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
For more information on Salton products:  
© 2003 Salton, Inc.  
All Rights Reserved  
P/N 61306  
Printed in China  
 

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