How To Clean - GE 840119700 Manual

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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
one 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.
Coffee Making Chart
Water Level
12 cups (3 L)
10 cups (2.5 L)
8 cups (2 L)
6 cups (1.5 L)
4 cups (1 L)
2 cups (500 ml)
NOTE: We recommend using coffee that has been ground
specifically for use in a percolator-type coffee maker, although,
coffee marked "For All Coffee Makers" is acceptable. If using a
coffee grinder and whole beans, percolator coffee should be a
coarse grind. A finely ground coffee may cause the coffee
basket to overflow.
Amount of Ground Coffee
8 to 12 tablespoons (120-180 ml)
8 to 10 tablespoons (120-150 ml)
6 to 8 tablespoons (90-120 ml)
5 to 6 tablespoons (75-90 ml)
4 to 5 tablespoons (60-75 ml)
3 tablespoons (45 ml)
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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.

How To Clean

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
placed in dishwasher.) Do not put
percolator in 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.
Stem
Washer
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