Toastmaster Coffeemaker RHCMRET User Manual

10-Cup Coffee Maker  
Model RHCMRET  
Instructions and Warranty  
 
Additional Important Safeguards  
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during  
use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of  
burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.  
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Instruction  
Guide before operating or cleaning this appliance.  
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC  
electrical outlet only.  
3. 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.  
4. DO NOT attempt to move an appliance containing hot liquids. Allow  
appliance to cool completely before moving.  
5. 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.  
6. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, switch the Power  
Button to OFF (O), then immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or  
attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.  
7. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water or  
any other liquid, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into water!  
Do not use this appliance after it has fallen into or has become  
immersed in water. Contact Consumer Service for examination  
and repair.  
8. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.  
9. The appliance must be left to cool down sufficiently before adding  
more water to avoid spattering.  
10. Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance. Warm water or other  
liquids, except as listed in the cleaning section, may cause damage  
to the appliance.  
11. DO NOT put Carafe into a microwave.  
12. DO NOT leave empty Carafe on Warming Plate when appliance  
is turned ON “I”, as the Carafe may crack or become otherwise  
damaged.  
CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Pause and Pour (drip-stop)  
feature, replace Carafe within 1 minute of removing during  
brewing process.  
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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, contact a qualified  
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.  
Short Cord Instructions  
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from  
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.  
Do not use an extension cord with this product.  
Plasticizer Warning  
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating to the finish of the  
countertop or tabletop or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC  
coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish  
of the countertop or tabletop.  
Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent  
blemishes may occur or stains can appear.  
Electric Power  
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your  
appliance may not operate properly. 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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Getting to Know Your Russell Hobbs®  
10-Cup Coffee Maker  
Product may vary slightly from illustrations.  
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1. Removable Cone Filter  
Basket (P/N 31433)  
2. Filter Basket Holder  
3. Aroma Control Display  
4. Aroma Control Selector Dial  
5. Auto Pause and Pour  
6. Carafe Handle  
8. Glass Carafe w/Lid  
(P/N 31438)  
9. Power Light  
10. Warming Plate  
11. Power Cord with Polarized Plug  
12. Power Button  
13. Water Level Indicator  
14. Water Chamber  
7. Carafe Lid (P/N 31436)  
15. Water Chamber Lid  
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Before You Use Your Coffee Maker  
Before preparing coffee in your new Coffee Maker, thoroughly clean  
the Carafe, Carafe Lid and Removable Cone Filter Basket in hot,  
sudsy water. Rinse and dry. Replace disassembled parts. Clean the  
inside of the Coffee Maker by brewing two full Carafes of tap water  
(see “Brewing Instructions” below).  
NOTE: At the end of first cycle, turn Coffee Maker off and wait ten  
minutes. Turn unit on and brew second Carafe of water.  
Coffee Yield  
10-Cup Coffee Maker: 10 (5 oz.) cups.  
NOTE: A 5oz. cup is the American industry standard and is used by  
most Coffee Maker manufacturers. To fill your favorite mug, fill  
Coffee Maker reservoir with enough water for 2 cups (10 oz.).  
Coffee Filters  
Cone-shaped paper filters are available locally at grocery stores and  
where Coffee Makers are sold. Standard #4 filters should be used.  
The use of basket-style paper filters is not recommended, since they  
do not conform to the shape of the Filter Basket and may cause  
coffee to back up and spill over during brewing.  
Aroma Control Selector Dial  
Use this Dial to choose lighter or stronger  
strength of brew. To ensure optimum flavor,  
the Aroma Control Selector Dial regulates  
the brewing process. When preparing coffee,  
turn the Aroma Control Selector Dial to the  
desired strength. If a stronger strength is  
selected, this will slow down the flow of  
water into the Removable Cone Filter Basket  
to provide a rich coffee flavor by promoting  
a better saturation of grounds.  
NOTE: For stronger or milder coffee,  
adjust amount of coffee to suit your taste.  
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Brewing Instructions  
1. Plug Coffee Maker into any 120V AC electrical outlet.  
2. Fill Carafe with cold tap water and pour into Water Chamber.  
Markings on the Water Window indicate level of water required  
to brew desired number of cups. No less than two cups is  
recommended.  
NOTE: The amount of brewed coffee will always be less than  
the amount of water placed into Coffee Maker, since about 10%  
is absorbed by coffee grounds and filter.  
3. Place a #4 paper cone-shaped filter in Removable Cone Filter  
Basket. Replace Removable Cone Filter Basket in the Filter Basket  
Holder. Measure one level tablespoon of drip or regular grind  
coffee for each cup of coffee desired.  
4. Set the Aroma Control Selector Dial to your desired brew strength.  
5. Close the Lid.  
6. Place Carafe on Warming Plate.  
7. Switch Power Button to ON (I).  
8. If you wish to serve a cup of coffee before brew cycle is  
completed, simply remove Carafe from Warming Plate. Dripping  
will automatically cease. Return Carafe to position on Warming  
Plate within 60 seconds; dripping will resume.  
9. Upon completion of the brew cycle, wait about one minute until  
the brew dripping from the Filter Basket Holder into the Carafe  
has stopped. Carafe Lid should be kept in place to facilitate safe  
serving and help keep coffee at proper serving temperature.  
10. To keep coffee hot, return Carafe to the Warming Plate after  
serving. The Warming Plate will automatically cycle to maintain  
ideal serving temperature as long as the Coffee Maker is ON.  
11. Switch Coffee Maker to OFF (O) when Carafe is empty or when unit  
is not in use.  
12. To brew another Carafe of coffee, turn unit OFF and wait 10  
minutes 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.  
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Brewing a Second Pot of Coffee  
As mentioned above, it is recommended that the Coffee Maker should  
be in OFF (O) position for 10 minutes between cycles, in order to allow  
unit to cool. While unit is in OFF position, dispose of used coffee  
grounds, rinse Carafe and dispose of #4 filter.  
Repeat the brewing procedure.  
Hints for Great Tasting Coffee  
• A clean Coffee Maker is essential for making great tasting coffee.  
Regular cleaning, as specified in “Care and Cleaning” section is  
highly recommended.  
• Always use fresh, cold water in your Coffee Maker.  
• Finer grinds, such as drip and ADC coffee, promote fuller  
extraction and provide rich, full-bodied coffee. Regular 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 finely 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 flavor  
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 Coffee Maker.  
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User Maintenance Instructions  
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user  
serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing  
requiring disassembly must be performed by a qualified appliance  
repair technician.  
Care and Cleaning  
CAUTION: Be sure to unplug this appliance before cleaning. To  
protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or  
unit in water or other liquids.  
Always make sure Coffee Maker is unplugged and Warming Plate is cool  
before attempting to clean. After daily use, the Carafe should be  
washed in hot, sudsy water. Wipe exterior with a damp cloth to  
remove superficial stains. For stubborn stains, use a nylon or plastic  
pad with a non-abrasive cleanser. Do not use metal scouring pads or  
abrasive cleansers.  
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Descaling  
Special cleaning of your Coffee Maker 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 following  
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 Carafe with one part white vinegar to three parts cold water.  
Pour water and vinegar solution into the Water Chamber.  
2. Place a clean #4 paper filter in the Removable Cone Filter Basket.  
Replace Removable Cone Filter Basket in the Filter Basket Holder  
and close the Lid. Place Carafe on Warming Plate. Switch Power  
Button to ON (I). During cleaning, more steam will occur than  
during normal brewing.  
3. KEEP THE COFFEE MAKER ON UNTIL CARAFE IS HALF FULL. Switch  
Power Button to OFF (O). When liquid stops dripping from Filter  
Basket Holder into the Carafe, remove the Carafe and allow liquid  
to cool in the Carafe for 10 minutes. When cooled, pour liquid  
back into the Water Chamber.  
4. Return Carafe to Warming Plate.  
5. Switch Power Button to ON (I). Repeat procedure, allowing all the  
cleaning solution to empty into the Carafe. After dripping has  
stopped, discard contents of Carafe.  
6. After allowing Coffee Maker to cool for 10 minutes, rinse it out by  
brewing a Carafe full of cold water. Make sure to insert a clean #4  
paper filter into the Removable Cone Filter Basket before brewing.  
7. At end of brew cycle, switch Power Button to OFF (O). Discard  
water in the Carafe. Wash Carafe, Carafe Lid, and Removable Cone  
Filter Basket in hot sudsy water. Dry parts.  
8. When Coffee Maker has cooled, wipe exterior with a dry cloth.  
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
Warranty Coverage: This product is warranted to be free from defects in  
materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original  
purchase date. This product warranty is extended only to the original  
consumer purchaser of the product and is not transferable. For a period of one  
(1) year from the date of original purchase of the product, our Repair Center  
will, at its option, either (1) repair the product or (2) replace the product with  
a reconditioned comparable model. These remedies are the purchaser's  
exclusive remedies under this warranty.  
Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service, you must call our warranty  
service number at 1-800-233-9054 for return instructions on how to deliver the  
product, in either the original packaging or packaging affording an equal  
degree of protection to the Repair Center specified below. You must enclose a  
copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase to demonstrate eligibility  
for warranty coverage.  
To return the appliance, ship to: To contact us, please write to, call, or email:  
ATTN: Repair Center  
708 South Missouri Street  
Macon, MO 63552 USA  
Consumer Relations Department  
PO Box 7366  
Columbia MO 65205-7366 USA  
1-800-233-9054  
E-mail:consumer_relations@toastmaster.com  
What Is Not Covered: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from  
misuse, accident, commercial use, improper service or any other damage  
caused by anything other than defects in material or workmanship during  
ordinary consumer use. This warranty is invalid if the serial number has been  
altered or removed from the product. This warranty is valid only in the United  
States and Canada.  
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL  
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED  
WARRANTY OR CONDITION ON THIS PRODUCT.  
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY  
APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING,  
WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ON THIS  
PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.  
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty  
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This  
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights under  
the laws of your jurisdiction.  
For more information on our products, visit our website:  
www.maxim-toastmaster.com.  
©2006 All rights reserved.  
Made in China  
6/06  
 

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