Hamilton Beach Percolator Coffeemaker User Manual


 
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To Make Coffee (cont.)
3. 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.
4. Place lid onto percolator until it snaps closed. Scalding
may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing
cycle.
5. Plug cord into the percolator then plug the cord into
electrical outlet. The unit automatically turns on.
6. The percolator will stop automatically when the coffee has
finished brewing, and the Ready light will glow. Allow about
1 minute per cup for brewing time.
7. The percolator will remain at serving temperature until it is
unplugged.
8. When finished serving coffee, unplug the percolator from
the electrical outlet. Then remove cord from the percolator.
Parts and Features
1. Lid
2. Spreader
3. Basket
4. Heating Well
5. Ready Light
6. Stem
7. Detachable Cord
To Make Coffee
Before First Use: Clean the percolator by following the steps
in “How To Clean.”
1. To make coffee, remove lid, spreader, basket, and stem.
Fill with cold water to desired level as indicated by num-
bered servings on inside of percolator.
2. 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 PERK.
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Water Level
12 cups
10 cups
8 cups
6 cups
4 cups
2 cups
Coffee Making Chart
Amount of Ground Coffee
8 to 12 tablespoons
8 to 10 tablespoons
6 to 8 tablespoons
5 to 6 tablespoons
4 to 5 tablespoons
3 tablespoons