Warming Plates
The coffeemaker has two warming plates, upper and lower. The upper warming plate located on top of the unit lets a carafe of coffee stay warm while another pot of coffee is brewing on the lower warming plate. The On/Off power switches for the upper and lower warming plates are located on the upper left side of the coffeemaker.
Please note: While ON, warming plates are very hot. Please keep hands away, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS ON the plates OTHER THAN CARAFES.
Spreader
The spreader distributes hot water evenly over the coffee grounds. The spreader is located under the
Important Notice: Do not leave the coffeemaker in the power ON position if you will be away from your home for more than 3 days, as the water will evaporate from the heater tank. In this situation, turn the unit off and unplug the coffeemaker from the electrical outlet until you return home.
IMPORTANT STEPS TO FOLLOW BEFORE BREWING COFFEE
Do not plug coffeemaker into electrical outlet until water is added to the fill area.
1.Wash coffee carafes with warm soapy water, rinse well and dry.
2.Place one of the two empty carafes on the lower warming plate and slide the empty brew basket into position above the carafe. Pour one and a half carafes of clean water
(18 cups) into the top fill area. Use side of carafe marked "Coffee" for initial measurement.
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