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LIMITED ONE YEAR 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 purchaser 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 arising 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
units which have 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 PURCHASER 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 product with a
defect will be either repaired or replaced with a reconditioned comparable 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 consumer with a problem. Please refer
to model number ME8TPB when you call.
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-warranty 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 customs 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 performing any service.
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How To Decalcify
Your Coffee Maker
1. Place a paper filter into the removable filter basket. Make sure
the removable filter basket fits securely so Lid closes properly
(Lid will snap into place).
2. Fill carafe with one part white vinegar to three parts cold water.
Pour the water and vinegar solution into the water reservoir.
3. Place the empty thermal carafe on the base plate. Plug the
Coffee Maker into an outlet and switch the Coffee Maker ON.
4. Keep the Coffee Maker ON until the thermal carafe is half full.
Switch the Coffee Maker OFF and let cool for 1/2 hour.
5. After 1/2 hour, pour the water and vinegar solution back into the
Coffee Maker.
6. Place the empty thermal carafe on the base plate. Switch the
Coffee Maker ON and let all the water and vinegar solution flow
through.
7. Discard the solution and the paper filter.
8. After allowing the Coffee Maker to cool for 15 minutes, flush out
all the traces of vinegar by pouring a carafe full of cold water
into the water reservoir. Make sure to insert a fresh filter into the
filter basket before brewing and place the empty thermal carafe
on the base plate. Switch the Coffee Maker ON and allow it to
cycle through.
9. At the end of the brew cycle, switch the Coffee Maker OFF.
Discard water in the thermal carafe. Repeat steps 8 - 9. Unplug
the Coffee Maker when finished.
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
