USE & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
PROGRAMMABLE COFFEEMAKER
FCM12SS
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 Manual 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, press the Power
Select ON/OFF
Button OFF, 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 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.
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 splattering.
10. Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance. Warm water or
other liquids, except as listed in the CARE AND 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, as the Carafe may crack or become otherwise
damaged.
13. DO NOT lift Hinged Filter Lid until brewing is complete, and all
parts have cooled.
14. CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Pause & 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 from the
finish of the counter top or table top or other furniture, place
NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance
and the finish of the counter top or table top.
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.
COFFEE YIELD
This 12 Cup Coffeemaker yields 12 (5-oz.) cups.
NOTE: A 5 oz. cup is the American industry standard and is used by
most coffeemaker manufacturers.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FARBERWARE
PROGRAMMABLE COFFEEMAKER
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FIGURE 1
1. Filter Basket Handles
2. Removable Filter Basket
(P/N 31146B)
3. Auto Pause & Pour Feature
4. Carafe Lid (P/N 31147B)
5. Carafe Handle
7. Warming Plate
8. Base
9. Control Panel
10. Water Level Indicator
11. Digital Display
12. Lid
6. Carafe (P/N 31148B)
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CONTROL PANEL
FIGURE 2
Power Select ON/OFF Button. Press this Button to turn the unit
ON to start the brewing process. You can also turn the unit OFF
by pressing this Button when the brewing cycle is complete. The
Red ON Light, above the ON/OFF Button, will illuminate when
the Coffeemaker is ON. The Green AUTO Light, above the DRIP
Button, will illuminate when the Coffeemaker has been
programmed.
HR Button. Use this Button to display the correct hour when
setting the time.
MIN Button. Use this Button to display the correct minute when
setting the time.
PROGRAM Button. Use this Button to program your Coffeemaker
to start brewing at a specified time.
BREW STRENGTH BUTTON. Use this Button to select a stronger
strength of brew. To ensure optimum flavor, the Brewing Strength
Selector regulates the brewing process based upon the amount of
coffee being prepared. When preparing 4 cups or less, press this
Button. A cup will appear in the Display. This will slow down the
flow of water into the Filter Basket to provide a rich coffee flavor
by promoting a better saturation of grounds for smaller quantities.
When preparing 5 or more cups, reset the selector. The cup will
disappear from the window. This will prepare a full pot of coffee
at the normal rate, allowing ample time for the grounds to be
saturated, without imparting a bitter taste.
DRIP Button. This Button is used to initiate the programmed pre-
set brew time. You may also cancel the pre-set brew time by
pressing this Button.
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INTRODUCTION
Enjoy coffee making in your FARBERWARE® 12 Cup 24 Hour
Programmable Coffeemaker with LCD Clock and Timer. Use the
BREW STRENGTH Button to ensure optimum flavor and offer a
stronger cup of coffee. Left unattended, this Coffeemaker will keep
your Carafe of freshly-brewed coffee warm for up to 2 hours. The non-
stick Warming Plate, Auto Pause & Pour and LED Power Indicator
Light are some of the features that make this Coffeemaker a must in
every kitchen.
BEFORE BREWING COFFEE
FOR THE FIRST TIME
WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not immerse
Cord, Plug or appliance in water or any other liquid.
1. Remove all packing material from the inside and outside of
the Coffeemaker.
2. Before preparing coffee in your new
Coffeemaker, thoroughly clean the
Glass Carafe, Carafe Lid and
Removable Filter Basket in hot,
sudsy water. Rinse and dry.
3. Replace disassembled parts.
NOTE: The Removable Filter Basket must
be placed into the Coffeemaker with
the 2 handles, located on the sides of
the Filter Basket, aligning with the 2
notches on the inside of the unit (see
FIGURE 3
Figure 3). Press the Filter Basket down
until it clicks into place.
4. Clean the inside of the Coffeemaker by brewing two full carafes of
tap water (see BREWING INSTRUCTIONS on page 7). Do not use
coffee for this initial cleaning.
NOTE: At the end of the first cycle, turn the Coffeemaker OFF and
wait 10 minutes. Turn unit ON and brew a second Carafe of
fresh water.
COFFEE FILTERS
Cone-shaped paper filters are available locally at grocery stores and
where Coffeemakers 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 Removable Filter Basket and may
cause coffee to back up and spill over during brewing.
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BREWING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the Coffeemaker on a flat, level surface. Plug the unit into a
120V, AC electrical outlet.
2. Open the Lid by using the lip located on top of the Coffeemaker.
(See Figure 1.)
3. Place a #4 cone-shaped paper filter into the Removable Filter
Basket. Measure 1/2 to 1 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.
4. Fill the Carafe with cold water and pour water into the Water
Chamber. Fill to the desired level using the Water Level Indicator
Window to measure. For the best tasting brewed coffee, it is
recommended that no less than 2 cups of coffee be brewed at a
time. Place the Carafe on the Warming Plate.
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.
5. Close the Lid.
6. You may choose to brew your coffee at a stronger brew strength.
To do so, press the BREW STRENGTH Button. A filled coffee cup
icon will appear in the Display indicating a stronger brew strength.
(See Figure 2.)
7. Press the Power Select ON/OFF Button. The Red ON Light will
illuminate and the word “ON” will appear in the upper right hand
corner, indicating that the brewing cycle has begun. Hot water will
be dispensed gently and evenly through the coffee grounds.
NOTE: If you prefer to use the Timer to preset the Coffeemaker, see
the USING THE TIMER CONTROL section of this Owner’s Manual.
8. To pour a cup of coffee before the brew cycle is complete, simply
remove the Carafe from the Warming Plate and pour. Brewing will
continue but dripping will automatically pause. Return the Carafe to
the Warming Plate within 1 minute; dripping will resume.
CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Pause & Pour (drip-stop)
feature, replace Carafe within 1 minute of removing during
brewing process.
9. 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 INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
10. When not in use unplug the Base from the wall outlet.
Allow the unit to cool completely before cleaning. (See USER
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.)
AUTO SHUT-OFF
As an added convenience, your Coffeemaker has been designed with
an Auto Shut-Off feature. When the brewing cycle is complete, after
2 hours, the Coffeemaker will automatically shut-off.
AUTO PAUSE & POUR
Remove the Carafe from the Warming Plate. Always keep the Carafe Lid
on the Carafe.
IMPORTANT: When using the Auto Pause & Pour Feature while the
Coffeemaker is still brewing, the Carafe with Lid must be replaced on
the Warming Plate, under the Filter Basket within (1) one minute to
prevent the Filter Basket from overflowing.
BREWING A SECOND CARAFE OF COFFEE
To brew another Carafe of coffee, turn unit OFF and wait 10 minutes to
allow heating element to cool. While unit is OFF, 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. (See Figure 2.)
SETTING THE CLOCK
To set the clock, press the HR Button until the 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 minutes have been
reached. You may press and hold the HR or MIN Buttons to display the
correct time more rapidly.
NOTE: Unplugging the unit will reset the clock to 12:00.
PRESETTING THE BREWING CYCLE (AUTO BREW)
To preset your Coffeemaker to begin brewing at a later time, first follow
steps 1 through 6 in the BREWING INSTRUCTIONS section. Check to
make sure that the clock is set to the correct time. If not, follow the above
instructions to set the clock. Press the PROGRAM Button once, the Digital
Display will flash “Program”. Press the HR and MIN Buttons until the
desired future brew time is shown. Make sure the proper AM/PM appears
on the left side of the Digital Display. Press the DRIP Button. The green
AUTO Light will illuminate indicating that the Coffeemaker is now
programmed to begin brewing at the preset time. To cancel the
programmed brew, press the DRIP Button and the green AUTO Light will
shut OFF.
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HINTS FOR GREAT TASTING COFFEE
• A clean Coffeemaker is essential for making great tasting coffee.
Regular cleaning, as specified in CARE AND CLEANING section
below is highly recommended.
• Always use fresh, cold water in your Coffeemaker.
• 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 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 Coffeemaker.
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 other than cleaning, must be performed by a qualified
appliance repair technician.
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.
CARE AND CLEANING
1. Always make sure Coffeemaker is unplugged and Base and
Warming Plate are cool before attempting to clean.
2. After daily use, the Removable Filter Basket, 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, scouring pads or
steel wool.
DESCALING
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 following cleaning
procedure should be performed every 2 weeks, since minerals in water
can detract from the flavor of the coffee and possibly lengthen brew time.
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
1. Fill the Carafe with 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts cold water. Pour
water and vinegar solution into the Water Chamber.
2. Place a paper filter in the Removable Filter Basket then close the
Lid. Place Carafe on Warming 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 the Warming Plate.
5. Press the Power Select ON/OFF
Button ON. Repeat procedure,
allowing all the cleaning 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.
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, Carafe Lid and Removable Filter Basket in warm, soapy
water. Rinse well and dry.
8. When the Coffeemaker has cooled, wipe exterior with a dry cloth.
GLASS CARAFE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not use a cracked Carafe having a loose or weakened Handle.
2. This Carafe is designed to be used only on the Warming Plate of
your Coffeemaker. Do not use on a conventional oven.
3. To avoid breakage, handle Carafe with care. Avoid impact.
Glass will break as a result of impact. Use care when filling with
water to avoid hitting faucet.
4. Do not place hot Carafe on cool or wet surface. Allow to cool
before washing or adding liquids.
5. Do not set empty Carafe on a hot heating surface. Do not clean
with steel wool pads, abrasive cleanser, or any other materials that
may scratch.
6. Do not bump, scratch, or boil dry.
7. Discard Carafe if it is cracked, scratched, or heated while empty
for an extended period of time.
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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:[email protected]
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.
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