Toastmaster TCM8TD - Manual (Page 9)

9. 8.
Helpful Hints for Brewing
◆ Always use fresh, cold water for brewing. In areas with hard water
or where water contains a high mineral content, use cold filtered
water for optimal coffee taste.
◆ For best results, use a premium, fine grind, roast coffee.
◆ Use a #4 paper cone filter or a permanent gold filter.
Setting the Clock/Timer
SETTING THE CLOCK
1. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The display will flash until
the time of day is set.
NOTE: A power failure will also cause the display to flash and it
will be necessary to reset the clock.
2. To set the clock, hold the HOUR button in for 3 to 5 seconds
until the hour setting begins to change. Press the HOUR button
until the correct hour is displayed, noting that PM is indicated on
the left of the display.
3. Press the MIN button until the correct
minutes are displayed. A few seconds
after you release the button, the colon
between the hour and the minutes will
begin to flash, indicating that the clock
is running.
SETTING THE TIMER
1. While holding the PROGRAM button down, press and hold the
HOUR button until the hour display begins to change. The coffee
cup icon on the left of the display will flash to indicate you are
programming the timer. Continue to press the HOUR button until
the correct hour is displayed for the brew time you would like to set,
noting that PM is indicated on the left of the display.
2. While holding down the PROGRAM button, press the MIN button
in the same way until the desired brew time is shown.
3. After the brew time is set, press PROGRAM again to return the
display to time of day.
4. Pressing the PROGRAM button toggles the timer on and off. The
coffee cup icon indicates when the timer is on.
To Start Brewing Coffee Immediately
For optimal holding temperature, rinse the inside of Thermal Carafe
with warm water before brewing; empty and make sure Carafe Lid is
properly secured onto Carafe. Place Carafe securely onto coffee maker.
Press the ON/OFF button. The ON LED will illuminate as the coffee
maker begins brewing the coffee. Once the brewing cycle is complete
the coffee maker will turn OFF automatically.
Once brewing is complete, carefully remove Thermal Carafe from
Base Plate. To pour coffee, press button on Carafe Lid Handle.
To Start Brewing Coffee
at the Programmed Time
At the programmed time, the coffee maker will turn itself on automatically.
The ON light will turn on as the coffee maker begins brewing and coffee
will begin flowing into the Thermal Carafe. Once the brewing cycle is
complete the coffee maker will turn OFF automatically.
Once brewing is complete, carefully remove Thermal Carafe from
Base Plate. To pour coffee, press button on Carafe Lid Handle.
NOTE: The amount of coffee in the Carafe may be slightly less than
the amount of water placed in the Water Reservoir, since some of the
water is absorbed by the coffee grounds.
Auto Pause and Pour Feature
Remove the Thermal Carafe from the Base Plate. Always keep the
Carafe Lid on the Carafe when pouring the coffee.
IMPORTANT: When using the Auto
Pause and Pour Feature while the
coffee maker is still brewing, the
Thermal Carafe with Lid must be
replaced on the Base Plate, under
the Filter Basket within (1) one
minute to prevent the Filter Basket
from overflowing.
8-Cup Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker with Digital Clock/Timer Use and Care Guide