GE 681131691857, 840175600 Operation, Before first use, Using the percolator, Coffee making chart

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OPERATION

Before first use

• Clean the percolator by following the steps in “How To Clean.”

Using the percolator

•To make coffee, remove lid, spreader, basket, and stem. Fill with cold water to desired level as indicated by numbered servings on inside of percolator. Do not fill beyond MAX or grounds can overflow into coffee.

•Wet basket interior to keep small coffee grounds from sifting through basket. Place basket on stem. Hold top of stem and place stem and basket into heating unit well.

IF THE STEM IS NOT SEATED PROPERLY IN THE HEATING WELL, THE PERCOLATOR WILL NOT PERCOLATE.

•Measure percolator-type ground coffee into basket. Avoid getting coffee grounds in the stem. Refer to the Coffee Making Chart that follows. Spread coffee evenly in basket. Place spreader on basket.

•Push lid down, then turn to lock. The glass portion of the lid will not be hot during operation. WARNING! Burn Hazard. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.

•Plug cord into the percolator then plug the cord into electrical outlet. The unit automatically turns on.

•The Ready Light will glow when coffee is ready and percolator will automatically go into a keep warm mode. Allow about 1 minute per cup for brewing time.

•The percolator will remain at serving temperature until it is unplugged.

•When finished serving coffee, unplug the percolator from the electrical outlet. Allow to cool. Then remove cord from the percolator.

Coffee making chart

Water Level	Amount of Ground Coffee
12 cups	8 to 12 tablespoons
10 cups	8 to 10 tablespoons
8 cups	6 to 8 tablespoons
6 cups	5 to 6 tablespoons
4 cups	4 to 5 tablespoons
2 cups	3 tablespoons

NOTE: We recommend using coffee that has been ground specifically for use in

a percolator-typecoffee maker. Although, coffee marked “For All Coffee Makers” is acceptable. If using a coffee grinder and whole beans, percolator coffee should be a coarse grind. A finely ground coffee may cause the coffee basket to overflow.

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