If you’ve ever craved a tall, perfectly chilled glass of iced tea made effortlessly at home, then the Mr. Coffee 3‑Quart Iced Tea Maker is worth your attention.
With its generous capacity and streamlined brewing process, this appliance offers a simple solution to creating refreshingly cold tea without the usual mess or guesswork.
According to its own manual, the TM3 series “makes 3 quarts of cold, refreshing iced tea in less than 10 minutes.” manualzz.com+2ManualsLib+2
Read 5 mr coffee iced tea maker instructions 3 qt, how to use it step‑by‑step, what reviewers love (and what they don’t), and whether it’s truly worth bringing into your kitchen.
| Brand | Mr. Coffee |
| Color | Blue |
| Product Dimensions | 8.5″D x 15.5″W x 12.5″H |
| Special Feature | Auto Shut-Off |
| Coffee Maker Type |
Instructions:
1. Before First Use (Cleaning)
Wash the pitcher, pitcher lid, steeping basket and basket lid with warm water and mild detergent; rinse thoroughly.
Place the unit on a hard, flat, level surface away from countertop edges.
Important: Do not plug in the machine until there is water in the reservoir and the pitcher is in place. This avoids steam‑injury.
2. Brewing Iced Tea (3‑Quart Capacity)
Follow these steps when you want to make the full 3 quarts:
Fill the pitcher with tap water up to the 3 quart water level mark.
Pour that water into the machine’s water reservoir (with the water reservoir lid closed).
Place a paper filter (if using) into the steeping basket and add tea bags or loose tea. According to the measurement chart: for 3 quarts you need about 8–12 regular tea bags or 3–5 level tablespoons of loose tea.
Slide the steeping basket into place on top of the water reservoir, secure its lid, and make sure the steeping dial is in the closed position.
Fill the pitcher with ice up to the ice level mark for 3 quarts. (If you don’t have enough ice, you may substitute with cold water but be sure not to fill past the ice‑level marking to avoid overflow.)
Slide the pitcher (with lid on) into place under the machine’s spout, ensuring the spout aligns properly.
Plug in the unit and press the ON button. The indicator light will illuminate to show brewing has started. The machine will automatically shut off when brewing is complete.
After brewing ends, wait ~30 seconds, then remove the pitcher and serve the iced tea. The tea is pre‑chilled thanks to the ice in the pitcher.
3. Brewing Smaller Quantities (1‑ or 2‑Quart)
The pitcher has markings for 1‑quart and 2‑quart water levels. Use the same process, just fill accordingly. For 1 quart: fill to half the amount used for 2 quarts.
Adjust the tea amount based on the chart (e.g., for 2 quarts: ~6–10 tea bags or 2–4 tablespoons loose; for 1 quart: ~3–5 tea bags or 1–3 tablespoons).
4. Cleaning & Maintenance
After each use: Wash the pitcher, lid, steeping basket, and basket lid with warm soapy water. Do not use the dishwasher for these parts.
For mineral deposit buildup (especially with hard water): Use undiluted white vinegar or a blend of warm water + cleaner. Soak parts ~20 minutes, then rinse.
Deliming interval:
Soft water: approx. every 80 brew cycles
Hard water: approx. every 40 brew cycles
5. Safety & Usage Tips
Never immerse the main unit in water.
Do not operate the machine unless the pitcher is in place and the lid is closed. Steam could escape otherwise. Internet Archive
Keep children supervised when using this appliance.
If ice is unavailable: fill the pitcher a second time with cold tap water to the required water level (instead of ice) and chill in the refrigerator.