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TO HEAT WATER
Use heated water to make instant coffee, hot cocoa, or tea.
1.To heat water, twist lid to unlocked position to remove, then remove the basket and stem. Fill percolator with cold water to desired level as indicated by numbered serv- ings on inside of percolator or water window.
2.Place basket on stem. Hold top of stem and place stem and basket into heating unit well.(Using the stem and basket will speed heating time.) Place spreader on basket.
3.Place lid onto percolator and twist to the locked position. Plug in percolator and let go through complete perk cycle. Water is hot when Ready light glows.
CLEANING YOUR PERCOLATOR
1.After each use, unplug cord from outlet then remove cord from the percolator. Let cool before cleaning.
2.Twist lid to unlocked position to remove, then remove the basket, spreader, and stem. Wash these in hot, soapy water. (These parts can also be placed in dishwasher.)
Do not put percolator in dishwasher.
3.Rinse all parts thoroughly and dry. Store with cover off.
NOTE: Make sure the washer at bottom of stem remains
loose. If coffee grounds lodge in this area, remove them
Stemunder running water or with a wooden pick then rinse and dry.
Washer
4.Fill the percolator
5.Drain the soapy water then fill the percolator with hot water to rinse. Pour soapy water through spout to clean the spout. Repeat with another hot water rinse. Dry.
6.Clean outside of percolator with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleansers.
TO REMOVE MINERAL DEPOSITS AND BUILDUPS
If the percolator is used daily follow these instructions every other week. Fill the perco- lator with 6 cups (1.5 L) cold water and 6 cups (1.5 L) white vinegar. Assemble with stem, basket, spreader, and lid.
Plug in and let go through the perk cycle. When perking has stopped let sit another 15 |
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minutes. Unplug and drain the percolator. Let cool then clean according to “How To |
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