West Bend L5806 - Manual (Page 4)

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6. The percolator will stop when the coffee has finished brewing, ready light will
turn on. (Brew time is approximately 1 minute per cup.)
7. The percolator will remain at serving temperature until it is unplugged.
8. When approximately 1cup remains, unplug cord from electrical outlet and
remove cord from percolator. Allow percolator to cool completely before
cleaning.
WATER LEVEL
AMOUNT OF GROUND COFFEE
12 cups 8 to 12 tablespoons
10 cups 8 to 10 tablespoons
8 cups 6 to 8 tablespoons
**6 cups 5 to 6 tablespoons
**4 cups ** 4 to 5 tablespoons
**2 cups (minimum level) 3 tablespoons
** Add approximately 6 ounces of water for each cup of coffee desired. 1 cup of
brewed coffee = 5 fluid ounces.
Note: A finely ground coffee may cause the coffee basket to overflow.
• A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the
release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.
• Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and
cooling – this is normal.
C
LEANING YOUR
12 C
UP
E
LECTRIC
P
ERCOLATOR
1. Unplug percolator from electrical outlet and disconnect cord from percolator.
Allow the percolator to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Wash and rinse inside of percolator, cover, spreader, stem and basket with hot
soapy water after each use and dry thoroughly. The heating unit well must be
properly cleaned after each use to maintain proper operation. DO NOT
IMMERSE THE PERCOLATOR IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS AS DAMAGE
WILL OCCUR.
3. Wipe outside surface with damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive
scouring pads or cleansers as scratching and/or discoloration will occur.
• If the percolator is used daily, a build-up of mineral deposits may occur. To
clean, fill percolator with 30 ounces of cold water and 30 ounces of white
vinegar. Assemble with stem, basket, spreader and cover. Plug in and let
percolator go through entire perk cycle. When perking has stopped, let unit
sit for 15 minutes. Unplug and drain liquid. Allow to cool and follow regular
cleaning instructions to remove all vinegar traces from percolator.