GE 169161 User manual

840167100
106840R, 169161
COFFEE URN
URNE À CAFÉ
CAFETERA
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READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT L’UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR
For Custom r Assistanc , call Custom r S rvic at
1-877-207-0923 (US) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada)
Pour l’assistanc à la cli ntèl au Canada : 1-877-556-0973
Para comunicars con Asist ncia al Cli nt n México: 01-800-343-7378
L invitamos a l r cuidadosam nt st instructivo ant s d usar su aparato.
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When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Care must be taken, as burns can occur
from touching hot parts or from spilled, hot liquid.
3. o protect against fire, electrical shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs or
coffee urn in water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when the coffeemaker is not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Coffeemaker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of counter to prevent
accidental tipping.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunc-
tions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer assistance number
for information on examination, repair or adjustment.
8. he use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
result in fire, electrical shock or injury to persons.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
11. Lock cover securely in place during brew cycle and when serving coffee.
12. Scalding may occur if cover is removed during brew cycle.
13. Do not place coffeemaker on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
14. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. o disconnect
coffeemaker, remove plug from wall outlet, then unplug from coffeemaker.
15. Warning: o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover. No user
serviceable parts are inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.
16. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
This applianc int nd d for hous hold us only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: If the plug on this appliance does not fit in your outlet, do not modify
the plug, and do not use an adaptor. Have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
he length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming
tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary a grounded type 3-wire
extension cord may be used. he electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or
greater than the rating of the grill. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it
will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or acciden-
tally tripped over.
o avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high wattage appliance on the same
circuit with your coffeemaker.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
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PARTS AND FEATURES
TO MAKE COFFEE
B for First Us : Clean the coffee urn by following the steps in “How o Clean.”
1. o make coffee, remove cover, coffee basket and stem. Fill coffee urn with cold water
to desired level as indicated by numbered servings on inside of urn.
2. Place stem into coffee basket. hen holding the center post of the coffee basket
place large end of stem into heating unit well.
3. Measure ground coffee into coffee basket. Avoid getting ground coffee in the stem.
Refer to the Coffee Making Chart that follows. Spread coffee evenly in basket.
4. Place cover onto coffee urn and turn to lock.
5. Plug cord into the coffee urn then plug the cord into electrical outlet. he unit auto-
matically turns on.
6. he coffee urn 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. Using a hot mitt, remove cover then carefully remove coffee basket with HO grounds
and stem. Replace cover and turn to lock.
NOTE: he coffee urn will remain at serving temperature until it is unplugged.
8. To s rv coff : press a cup against the dispensing bar; remove cup when it is filled
to desired level.
NOTE: Do not lift or pull dispensing bar away from unit. Coffee
should only be dispensed by pressing cup against dispensing
bar.
9. When finished serving coffee, unplug the coffee urn from the
electrical outlet. hen remove cord from the coffee urn.
Cov r
Coff Bask t
St m
H ating Unit W ll
S rving Spout
Disp nsing Bar
R ady Light
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USING YOUR COFFEE URN
Use heated water to make instant coffee, hot cocoa, or tea.
NOTE: Do not store the unit with water remaining inside.
1. o heat water, remove cover, coffee basket and stem. Fill coffee urn with cold water
to desired level as indicated by numbered servings on inside of urn.
2. Place stem into coffee basket then place large end of stem into heating unit well.
(Using the stem and basket will speed heating time.)
3. Place cover onto coffee urn and turn to lock. Plug in coffee urn and let go through
complete perk cycle. Water is hot when Ready light glows.
TO HEAT WATER
NOTE: We recommend using coffee that has been ground specifically for use in a
p rcolator-typ 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.
Wat r L v l
42 cups (10.5 L)
36 cups (9 L)
30 cups (7.5 L)
24 cups (6 L)
18 cups (4.5 L)
12 cups (3 L)
Amount of Ground Coff
21⁄2cups (625 ml)
21⁄4cups (562.5 ml)
13⁄4cups (437.5 ml)
11⁄2cups (375 ml)
1 cup (250 ml)
3⁄4cup (175 ml)
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1. After each use, unplug cord from outlet then remove cord from the coffee urn. Let
cool before cleaning.
2. Remove cover, coffee basket and stem. Wash these in hot soapy water. Rinse and
dry. hese parts can also be placed in dishwasher. Do not put urn in dishwasher.
3. Fill the coffee urn half full with hot water. Add a drop of liquid dishwashing detergent
and wash the inside of the coffee urn. Use a non-abrasive scouring pad and clean
the inside of the heating unit well. his part must be properly cleaned to maintain the
proper operation of the coffeemaker.
4. Drain the soapy water then fill the coffee urn with hot water to rinse. Open serving
spout and let hot water flow through to clean the spout. Repeat with another hot
water rinse. Dry.
5. Clean outside of coffee urn with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or
cleansers.
HOW TO CLEAN
TO REMOVE MINERAL DEPOSITS AND BUILDUP
If the coffee urn is used daily follow these instructions every other week. Fill the coffee
urn with 1 quart (1 L) cold water and 1 quart (1 L) white vinegar. Assemble with stem,
coffee basket, and cover then turn to lock.
Plug in and let go through the perk cycle. When perking has stopped let sit another
15 minutes. Unplug and drain the coffee urn. Let cool then clean according to “How
o Clean.”
TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION
o lighten discolored metal inside the coffee urn, fill the urn to the 42 cup level (10.5 L).
Assemble with stem and coffee basket. Place 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon (35 ml)
cream of tartar into basket (found in the spice section of supermarket). Place cover onto
coffee urn and turn to lock.
Plug in and let go through the perk cycle. When perking has stopped let sit another
15 minutes. Unplug and drain the coffee urn. Let cool then clean according to “How o
Clean.”
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If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our Customer Assistance Number.
For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to
assist you. hese numbers can be found on the bottom of your appliance.
MODEL: ________________ TYPE: _________________ SERIES: ________________
Custom r Assistanc Numb r 1-877-207-0923 (US) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada)
K p th s numb rs for futur r f r nc !
For mor information, pl as visit us at www.walmart.com
Two-Y ar Limit d Warranty
What do s your warranty cov r?
• Any defect in material or workmanship.
For how long aft r th original purchas ?
• wo years.
What will w do?
• Provide you with a new one.
• For those items still under warranty but no
longer available, WAL-MAR reserves the
right to replace with a similar GE branded
product of equal or greater value.
How do you mak a warranty claim?
• Save your receipt.
• Properly pack your unit. We recommend
using the original carton and packing
materials.
• Return the product to your nearest
WAL-MAR store or call Customer
Assistance at 1-877-207-0923 (US) or
1-877-556-0973 (Canada).
What do s your warranty not cov r?
• Parts subject to wear, including, without
limitation, glass parts, glass containers,
cutter/strainer, blades, seals, gaskets,
clutches, motor brushes, and/or agitators,
etc.
• Commercial use or any other use not found
in printed directions.
• Damage from misuse, abuse, or neglect,
including failure to clean product regularly
in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
How do s stat law r lat to this warranty?
• his warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state or province
to province.
• HIS WARRAN Y IS IN LIEU OF ANY O HER
WARRAN Y OR CONDI ION, WHE HER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRI EN OR ORAL,
INCLUDING, WI HOU LIMI A ION, ANY
S A U ORY WARRAN Y OR CONDI ION OF
MERCHAN ABILI Y OR FI NESS FOR A
PAR ICULAR PURPOSE.
• WAL-MAR , GE, AND HE PRODUC
MANUFAC URER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL
RESPONSIBILI Y FOR SPECIAL, INCIDEN AL,
AND CONSEQUEN IAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES
CAUSED BY USE OF HIS APPLIANCE. ANY
LIABILI Y IS EXPRESSLY LIMI ED O AN
AMOUN EQUAL O HE PURCHASE PRICE
PAID WHE HER A CLAIM, HOWEVER
INS I U ED, IS BASED ON CON RAC ,
INDEMNI Y, WARRAN Y, OR (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE), S RIC LIABILI Y, OR O HER-
WISE. SOME S A ES OR PROVINCES DO NO
ALLOW HIS EXCLUSION OR LIMI A ION OF
INCIDEN AL OR CONSEQUEN IAL LOSSES
SO HE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER MAY NO
APPLY O YOU.
What if you ncount r a probl m with this
product whil using it outsid th country
of purchas ?
• he warranty is valid only in the country of
purchase and you follow the warranty
claim procedure as noted.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
is a trademark of General Electric Company
and is used under license by
WAL-MAR Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716
gMark t d in Canada by:
Wal-Mart Canada Corp.
1940 Argentia Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1P9
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