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Parts and Features

1. Reservoir

2. Brew Basket

3. Carafe

4.Keep-Hot Plate

NOTE: Picture references major components for all coffeemakers covered by these instructions.

To Make Coffee

1.Before first use, clean coffeemaker by following steps listed in “To Clean the Inside of the Coffeemaker.” Use either clear water or vinegar. If clock model, read Digital Clock Timer section.

2.Place a large, cupcake-style disposable paper filter in brew basket.

3.For each cup of coffee being made, place one level tablespoon of coffee into filter. Close brew basket, making sure it is fully closed. IMPORTANT: Failure to properly secure the brew basket may result in it swinging open, allowing hot water and coffee grounds to escape and resulting in serious burn injuries and/or damage to sur- rounding surfaces.

To Make Coffee

4.Fill carafe with the desired amount of cold tap water.

5.Pour water from carafe into reservoir.

6.Place carafe, with carafe lid attached, on Keep-Hot Plate.

7.For models with Brew Selector, rotate knob to desired strength. For clock models, see below for Automatic Brew option.

8.Turn switch ON. Turn OFF and unplug when finished.

Optional Features (on selected models)

Pause ’N Serve

This feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee before the entire brew cycle has completed. By removing the carafe, the flow of coffee will temporarily stop. The flow of coffee will resume when carafe is returned to the Keep-Hot Plate. Do not remove carafe more than 20 seconds or brew basket may overflow.

Automatic Shutoff

The Automatic Shutoff feature shuts off the Keep-Hot Plate two hours after brew cycle begins. Always turn coffeemaker OFF and unplug when finished.

Brew Strength Selector

This feature allows you to control the strength/flavor of the coffee. You may select from mild to strong flavor.

Permanent Filter

The Permanent Filter takes the place of disposable paper filters. Simply place the Permanent Filter in the filter basket. Rinse the Permanent Filter in hot water before first use. Clean the Permanent Filter under hot running water and let dry. Perma- nent Filter can be placed in top rack of automatic dishwasher.

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Proctor-Silex 840107400 manual Parts and Features, To Make Coffee

840107400 specifications

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