CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always remove the plug from the electrical outlet before attempting to clean the percolator.
The percolator cover, basket, lid, and pump tube (with spring) can all be placed in the upper rack of a dishwasher or washed in warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly.
Never wash percolator body or power cord in dishwasher.
Never immerse the percolator body in water or other liquid. To clean, simply wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry before storing.
Do not use scouring agents or harsh cleaners on any part of the percolator.
Note: Washer at bottom of pump tube must move freely. Should coffee grounds become trapped near the washer, loosen with a toothpick, then run under tap water to clean.
Storage: Percolator should be stored with cover off.
DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to removing the calcium deposits that form on the metal parts of the percolator over time.
For best performance from your percolator, decalcify the unit from time to time. The frequency depends upon the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the percolator. Decalcification will clean the interior of the unit.
To decalcify, use cream of tartar, found in the spice section of your grocery store, and water. Put 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar into the coffee basket, and fill the percolator with 2 cups of water. Be sure that all parts are in place, and make sure that the lid is securely on. Plug the power cord connector into cord insert and plug the unit into an electrical outlet. Let the unit run through its normal cycle. Once complete, discard the cream of tartar and water solution.
Run one cycle of fresh, cold water (without cream of tartar) through the unit at the comple- tion of decalcification before using the unit to brew coffee.
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