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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
servings 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.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns from escaping steam, do not remove the
Twist-Off Lid until the Ready Light glows.
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 washed in a 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
under running water or with a wooden pick then rinse
and dry.
4. Fill the percolator half-full with hot water. Add a drop of liquid dishwashing detergent
and wash the inside of the percolator. Use a sponge and clean the inside of the
heating unit well. This part must be properly cleaned to maintain the proper
operation of the percolator.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrocution and electrical shock, remove the
detachable electrical cord from the percolator before washing the percolator.
Do not immerse the percolator in water or any other liquid. Do not place the
percolator in a dishwasher. Do not wash the cord. Do not wash the percolator
while the cord is still attached.
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. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the
percolator, not use abrasive scouring pads or cleansers.
CLEANING YOUR PERCOLATOR
Washer
Stem
If the percolator is used daily follow these instructions every other week. Fill the
percolator with 6 cups (1.5 L) cold water and 6 cups (1.5 L) white vinegar. Assemble
with stem, basket, spreader, and lid. Lock the lid in place.
Plug in and let go through the perk cycle. When perking has stopped let sit another
15 minutes. Unplug and drain the percolator. Let cool then clean according to
“How To Clean.”
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