Before Using For The First Time; Using Your Drip Coffeemaker - West Bend 56911 Instruction Manual

Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Accessory
parts may be contained within the packaging material.
Clean the filter basket, filter, carafe, and cover in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. These parts may also be cleaned in an automatic dishwasher, top rack only.
To remove any manufacturing residues in the appliance, we recommend making at
least one full pot with water only, no coffee grounds.
The exterior of the coffeemaker can be wiped clean with a damp cloth after it has
been unplugged and the base is cool. Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
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A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the
release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.
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Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and
cooling – this is normal.
1. Place appliance on dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.
2. Plug cord into a 120 volt AC electric outlet only.
3. Set the clock – Clock mode is activated by pressing and holding either "Hr/Cancel"
( ) or "Min/Select" (
"Hr/Cancel" ( ) and "Min/Select" (
buttons to rapidly progress. Note: The clock and timer must be reset whenever the
coffeemaker is unplugged.
Preparing Coffee:
4. Ensure the filter basket and filter are in place. A #4 cone-style paper filter may be
used in place of the permanent filter. Add desired amount of coffee grounds into
the filter. We recommend one heaping tbsp. of ground coffee for every 2 cups of
brewed coffee to start. After using your coffeemaker a few times, you can adjust
the amount of coffee to suit your own taste. Note: The coffee grind should be
appropriate for a "drip" coffeemaker. Do not use coffee that is ground to a
powder-like consistency. This will prevent water from passing through the coffee
and may cause hot water or hot coffee to overflow.
5. Open the hinged water reservoir cover. Using the carafe, pour in the desired
amount of cool water for the number of cups you are brewing. Close the hinged
reservoir cover. Never pour more water into the reservoir than the marked
maximum level. Do not use warm or hot water to fill reservoir.
6. Place the carafe with lid in position on the warming plate. Make sure the carafe
sits flat on the inside circle of the warming plate. The lid of the carafe must be in
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