Mecity KC101 3-in-1 Single Serve Coffee Machine
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
- READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
- Do not toucha a hot surface. Use the top cover or button only.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 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.
- Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
- In order to minimize the risk of property damage, never place the Coffee Maker under cabinets. Make sure the area several feet above the Coffee Maker is clear from all furniture or cabinetry.
- Do not use outdoors.
- To protect against fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse cords, plugs, or appliances in water or other liquids.
- To interrupt the brew cycle, press the button that was originally pressed to start the brewing cycle.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, rrrepairr adjustment.
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE UNIT YOURSELF. THIS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. - Stand the appliance on a table or flat surface.
- To disconnect, remove the plug from the wall outlet.
- Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
- Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet when the appliance is not in use, left unattended.
- Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use.
- To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not mount over a sink.
- To reduce the risk of fire, do not mount the unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
CAUTION: There are two sharp needles that puncture the capsules. One is located inside the capsule adaptor, and the other is located on the top underside of the adaptor compartment. To avoid the risk of injury, do not place fingers inside either part. Also ex exercise when cleaning the parts.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION: There is boiling water in the front tab lid section during the brew process. Do not open the lid at any time for the risk of injury.
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 property damage.
- All users of this appliance must read and understand this Instruction Manual 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 the appliance to cool completely before moving.
- Keep the appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects during operation. Do not place any objects on top of the 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 malfunctioning 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.
- The appliance must be left to cool down sufficiently before adding more water to avoid exposure to steam.
- Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance. Warm water or other liquids, except as listed in he cleaning section, may cause damage to the appliance.
NOTES ON THE PLUG
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 into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
NOTES ON THE CORD
- A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
- Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
- If a long detachable power supply cord or extension cord is used:
- The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
- If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
- The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
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.
Getting To Know Your Capsule Type Coffee Maker
* Product may vary slightly from illustration
- Button
- Capsule
- Capsule box
- Top cap
- Control panel
- Tray
- Water tank
- Electric cord with polarized plug
Introduction
- This Coffee Maker uses a pressurized system to brew a perfect single hot beverage.
- The drip tray accommodates most cup sizes, mugs, or tumblers.
- Use the ground coffee adaptor (included) to create special blends of your favorite coffee. For added personalization, add a dash of your favorite spice, from cinnamon, orange peel, cardamom, or vanilla be, to name a few.
- Using the reusable ground coffee adaptor is an environmentally friendly choice that will also save you money!
Before Using for the First Time
CAUTION: To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the Coffee Maker or allow the power cord to come into contact with water or other liquids.
- Remove all packing material and labels from the inside and outside of the Coffee Maker. Place the unit on a flat, clean surface. Make sure to remove three adapters from the inner packaging.
- Before use, thoroughly clean all adapters with warm, soapy water.
- To clean the inside of the unit, it is recommended to brew a large cup.
- Remove the lid and fill the water tank with cold water past the MIN indicator line and ensure the water level is below the MAX.
- Put the lid back and put the water tank back into place. Place it down firmly to make sure it is securely in place.
NOTE: Do not add any filter for this initial cleaning. - To select the brew size, press either the small cup (6oz), medium cup (8oz), or large cup(10oz) button.
- Unplug the Coffee Maker when not in use.
Brewing Instructions
This is a multifunctional low-pressure coffee machine that supports the use of American K-CUPP capsules, coffee powder, and tea.
Each filter is individually matched with a different dri.ks, Please use the correct filter in brewing your beverage.
The coffee powder filter and tea filter may be damaged if they are mixed used.
Setting Up Your Capsule Type Coffee Maker for Iced Beverages Using a Capsule:
- Use a K-Cup® capsule with a stronger flavour.
- Use a tall cup/tumbler filled with ice cubes.
Setting Up Your Capsule Type Coffee Maker with Water Tank Using the Ground Coffee Filter:
The ground coffee filter allows you to create your favorite blend of coffee. Personalize your blends by adding a dash of cinnamon, orange peel, cardamom, or vanilla bean for flavoring, to name a few options.
WARNING: To avoid damage to your Coffee Maker, never operate your Coffee Maker when the water tank is empty.
- Up and remove the water tank from the base of the unit.
- Remove the lid and fill with cold water.
IMPORTANT: For optimal flavor, distilled or filtered water is preferred. - Put the lid back and put the water tank back into place. Place it down firmly to make sure it is securely in place.
- Place the empty cup, mug in position on the drip tray cover. The suggested height of the cups is between 5.1 inches to 5.7 inches. After removing the drip tray, a cup max of 6.3 inches could fit in.
- Choose the capsule filter. Add the capsule of your choice into the filter. Press down on the capsule until it is flush with the filter. You will hear a piercing sound as the needle penetrates the capsule.
- With the handle facing front, place the capsule filter into the filter compartment. Slide the filter handle into the grooves at the front of the Coffee Maker.
- Press the filter compartment’s lid down firmly. An audible click can be heard as the lid is locked firmly into position, and the top of the capsule will be punctured.
- Plug the Coffee Maker into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet
- To select the brew size, press either the 6-oz, 10- 12-oz, or 15-oz button.
- The light on the selected button size will begin to flash as the Coffee Maker begins heating the water.
- The pump will then activate, and coffee will begin to stream through the nozzle.
- At the end of the cycle, the Coffee Maker and all indicator lights will automatically turn OFF after 10 minutes.
- Allow the unit to cool before removing the used capsule to discard.
- Unplug the Coffee Maker when not in use.
Control panel
Control panel function buttons: see the picture
Power switch
Small cup, 6OZ
Medium cup, 8OZ
Large cup, 10OZ
Care & Cleaning Instructions
- Always make sure the Coffee Maker is unplugged and the drip tray and cover are cool before removing from the base.
- Rinse the drip tray and cover, and replace them in the Coffee Maker base.
- Press the filter compartment’s front lid to unlock and lift the lid.
- Remove the used capsule from the capsule filter and discard it. Rinse the capsule filter in warm water before each use.
- When using the reusable ground coffee adaptor, discard the used coffee. Wash the filter in warm, soapy water to remove all coffee grinds. Rinse well.
NOTE:
Both the capsule and the ground coffee filters are top rack dishwasher safe. - Use a damp paper towel or sponge to completely remove any residue from the filter compartment.
- Wipe the exterior of the Coffee Maker 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.
Descaling Instructions
After the machine works for 180 cycles, the middle cup and the power indicator light flash at the same time (0.5s/0.5s), which is to remind the user to descale (the water tank is filled with descaling solvent with -MAX- water level). After the machine enters the working mode, press the middle button, and the middle button indicator light flashes. After working the middle button, the machine will continue to return to the state where the middle button and the power indicator light flash at the same time. After 6 consecutive operations, the machine will enter the standby state; You can’t press any key to pause during descaling, but you must finish it six times. If there is no water, it will enter the water shortage mode.
- Fill water tank with 1 part white vinegar (12-oz.) to 12 parts cold water (36-oz.).
- Place the tea filter.
- Place an empty tumbler in position on the drip tray cover
- Unplug the Coffee Maker when not in use.
- Dry parts thoroughly. Wipe the Coffee Maker’s exterior with a dry cloth
Storing Instructions
- Unplug the unit and allow it to cool.
- Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance. Do not put any stress on the cord where it enters the unit, as it could cause the cord to fray and break.
- Store one clean filter in the Coffee Maker’s filter compartment.
- Store the other filter with the unit.
- Store the Coffee Maker in a cool, dry place.
- Never store a unit while it is still plugged in.
Warranty
MECITY Inc. hereby warrants that for ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product will be free from mechanical defects in material and workmanship, and for 90 days concerning non-mechanical parts. At its sole discretion, MECITY Inc. will either repair or replace the product found to be defective or issue a refund on the product during the warranty period.
The warranty is only valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty validation. Retail stores selling this product do not have the right to alter, modify, or in any way revise the terms and conditions of the warranty.
EXCLUSIONS
The warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use of the product, use of improper voltage or current, improper routine maintenance, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair, or alteration by anyone other than qualified MECITY Inc. personnel. Also, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes.
MECITY Inc. shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Apart from the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in time to the duration of the warranty. Some states, provinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and therefore, the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. The warranty covers specific legal rights which may vary by state, province, and/or jurisdiction.
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