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OPERATION (CONT.)
To heat water
Use heated water to make instant coffee, hot cocoa, or tea.
•Remove cover, basket and stem. Fill percolator with cold water to desired level as indicated by numbered servings on inside of percolator or water window. Do not fill beyond MAX.
•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.
•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 water is ready, and percolator will automatically go into a keep warm mode.
CARE AND CLEANING
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How to clean
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or percolator in water or any other liquid.
•After each use, unplug cord from outlet then remove cord from the percolator. Let cool before cleaning.
•Remove lid, basket, spreader, and stem. Wash these in hot, soapy water. (These parts can also be placed in dishwasher.) Do not put percolator in dishwasher.
•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 under running water or with a wooden
Stem | pick, then rinse and dry. |
•Fill the percolator
| percolator. Use a sponge and clean the inside of the |
Washer | heating unit well. This part must be properly cleaned to |
maintain the proper operation of the percolator. Do not | |
| immerse percolator in water. |
•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.
•Clean outside of percolator with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleansers.
To remove mineral deposits and build-up
If the percolator is used daily, follow these instructions every other week.
•Fill the percolator with 6 cups cold water and 6 cups white vinegar. Assemble with stem, basket, spreader, and lid.
•Plug in and complete one perk cycle. When perking has stopped, let sit another 15 minutes. Unplug and drain percolator. Let cool, then clean according to “How
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