How to Make Coffee | Hamilton Beach 40540 manual

How to Make Coffee (cont.)

Do not spill coffee grounds in stem assembly.

NOTE: To avoid clogging coffee tank seal/filter assembly with grounds, do not tip urn to dispense coffee.

Replace lid.

NOTICE: To avoid damage, do not plug in when there is no liquid inside.

NOTES:

•Urn will automatically switch to Keep Warm and maintain fresh, hot coffee until unplugged. If keeping coffee warm for a long period, remove coffee basket and stem assembly when cycle is complete. This will prevent bitter oils in the grounds from affecting the flavor of the coffee.

WARNING! Burn Hazard. The metal urn parts will be hot. Use a pot holder or oven mitt to remove the lid.

•To make additional coffee, rinse lid, coffee basket, stem assembly, and tank with cold water and repeat Steps 1 through 8.

When brewing is complete, percolation stops and ready indicator light changes from red to green. Coffee is ready to serve.

•To reheat coffee, remove coffee basket and stem assembly. Lock lid in place and plug in unit; then turn on for 20 to 60 minutes, depending on amount of coffee remaining. Do not reheat if less than 20 cups are left in the urn.

TO HEAT WATER:

(for instant coffee, hot cocoa, or tea)

1.Remove lid, coffee basket, and stem assembly. Fill urn with cold water to desired level.

2.Place stem assembly and coffee basket into heating unit well.

3.Place lid onto coffee urn and turn to lock. Plug in urn and let it complete a perk cycle. Water is hot when the ready

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40540 specifications

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