GE 169185 User manual

Model Number / Numéro de modèle / Número de Modelo: 169185
UPC: 681131691857
Customer Assistance / Service à la clientèle / Asistencia al Cliente
1 877 207 0923 (US)
1 877 556 0973 (C n d )
PERCOLATOR
PERCOLATEUR / PERCOLADOR
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When using electric l ppli nces, b sic s fety prec utions should lw ys be followed including
the following:
• Re d ll instructions.
• Do not touch hot surf ces. Use h ndles or knobs. C re must be t ken, s burns c n occur
from touching hot p rts or from spilled, hot liquid.
• To protect g inst fire, electric shock, nd injury to persons do not immerse cord, plug or ny
p rt of the percol tor in w ter or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necess ry when ny ppli nce is used by or ne r children.
• Unplug from outlet when the percol tor is not in use nd before cle ning. Allow to cool before
putting on or t king off p rts nd before cle ning the ppli nce.
• Percol tor must be oper ted on fl t surf ce w y from the edge of counter to prevent
ccident l tipping.
• Do not oper te ny ppli nce with d m ged cord or plug, or fter the ppli nce
m lfunctions or is dropped or d m ged in ny m nner. C ll our toll-free customer
ssist nce number for inform tion on ex min tion, rep ir, or djustment.
• The use of ccessory tt chments not recommended by the ppli nce m nuf cturer
m y result in fire, electric l shock or injury to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord h ng over edge of t ble or counter or touch hot surf ces, including the stove.
• Twist-off lid must be securely in pl ce during perk cycle nd when serving coffee.
See Oper tion instructions for more inform tion.
• Sc lding m y occur if the lid is removed during the brew cycle.
• Do not pl ce percol tor on or ne r hot g s or electric burner or in he ted oven.
• Alw ys tt ch plug to ppli nce first, then plug cord into w ll outlet. To disconnect percol tor,
remove plug from w ll outlet, then unplug from percol tor.
•WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover. No
user service ble p rts re inside. Rep ir should be done by uthorized service personnel only.
• Do not use ppli nce for other th n intended use.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS
This ppli nce is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. It m y be plugged into n AC electric l outlet
(ordin ry household current).
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming ent ngled in
or tripping over longer cord. Longer det ch ble power-supply cords or extension cords re
v il ble nd m y be used if c re is exercised in their use. If longer det ch ble power-supply
cord or extension cord is used;
1) The m rked electric l r ting of the cord set or extension cord should be t le st s gre t s
the electric l r ting of the ppli nce, nd
2) The cord should be rr nged so th t it will not dr pe over the countertop or t bletop where
it c n be pulled on by children or tripped over unintention lly.
If the power-supply cord is grounding-type-3-wire cord with grounding prong on the plug,
the extension cord should lso be grounding-type-3-wire cord.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This ppli nce must be grounded while in use to protect the oper tor from electric l shock. The
ppli nce is equipped with 3-conductor cord nd 3-prong grounding-type plug to fit the
proper grounding-type recept cle. WARNING! Shock H z rd: If the plug on this ppli nce does
not fit in your outlet, do not modify the plug, nd do not use n d ptor. H ve n electrici n
repl ce the obsolete outlet.
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PARTS
5
3
8
2
1. Twist-Off Lid
2. Spre der
3. B sket
4. Stem
5. He ting Well
6. W ter Window
7. Cord Recept cle
8. Re dy Light
9. Det ch ble Cord
1
4
9
7
6
ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS (CONT.)
CORD SAFETY TIPS
1. Never pull or y nk on cord or the ppli nce.
2. To insert plug, gr sp it firmly nd guide it into outlet.
3. To disconnect ppli nce, gr sp plug nd remove it from outlet.
4. Before e ch use, inspect the cord for cuts nd/or br sion m rks. If ny re found, this
indic tes th t the ppli nce should be serviced nd the cord repl ced.
5. Never wr p the cord tightly round the ppli nce, s this could pl ce undue stress on the cord
where it enters the ppli nce nd c use it to fr y nd bre k.
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Using the percolator
• To m ke coffee, remove lid, spre der, b sket, nd stem. Fill with cold w ter to
desired level s indic ted by numbered servings on inside of percol tor. Do not fill
beyond MAX or grounds c n overflow into coffee.
• Wet b sket interior to keep sm ll coffee grounds from sifting through b sket. Pl ce
b sket on stem. Hold top of stem nd pl ce stem nd b sket into he ting unit well.
IF THE STEM IS NOT SEATED PROPERLY IN THE HEATING WELL, THE PERCOLATOR
WILL NOT PERCOLATE.
• Me sure percol tor-type ground coffee into b sket. Avoid getting coffee grounds in
the stem. Refer to the Coffee M king Ch rt th t follows. Spre d coffee evenly in
b sket. Pl ce spre der on b sket.
• Push lid down, then turn to lock. The gl ss portion of the lid will be hot during
oper tion. WARNING! Burn Hazard. Scalding may occur i the lid is removed
during the brewing cycle.
• Plug cord into the percol tor then plug the cord into electric l outlet. The unit
utom tic lly turns on.
• The Re dy Light will glow when coffee is re dy nd percol tor will utom tic lly
go into keep w rm mode. Allow bout 1 minute per cup for brewing time.
• The percol tor will rem in t serving temper ture until it is unplugged.
• When finished serving coffee, unplug the percol tor from the electric l outlet.
Allow to cool. Then remove cord from the percol tor.
Co ee making chart
OPERATION
Be ore irst use
• Cle n the percol tor by following the steps in “How To Cle n.”
NOTE: We recommend using coffee th t h s been ground specific lly for use in
percolator-type coffee m ker. Although, coffee m rked “For All Coffee M kers” is
ccept ble. If using coffee grinder nd whole be ns, percol tor coffee should be
co rse grind. A finely ground coffee m y c use the coffee b sket to overflow.
Water Level
12 cups
10 cups
8 cups
6 cups
4 cups
2 cups
Amount o Ground Co ee
8 to 12 t blespoons
8 to 10 t blespoons
6 to 8 t blespoons
5 to 6 t blespoons
4 to 5 t blespoons
3 t blespoons
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How to clean
• After e ch use, unplug cord from outlet then remove cord from the percol tor. Let
cool before cle ning.
• Remove lid, b sket, spre der, nd stem. W sh these in hot, so py w ter. (These
p rts c n lso be pl ced in dishw sher.) Do not put percol tor in dishw sher.
• Rinse ll p rts thoroughly nd dry. Store with cover off. NOTE: M ke sure the w sher t
bottom of stem rem ins loose. If coffee grounds lodge in this
re , remove them under running w ter or with wooden
pick, then rinse nd dry.
• Fill the percol tor h lf-full with hot w ter. Add drop of
liquid dishw shing detergent nd w sh the inside of the
percol tor. Use sponge nd cle n the inside of the
he ting unit well. This p rt must be properly cle ned to
m int in the proper oper tion of the percol tor. Do not
immerse percol tor in w ter.
• Dr in the so py w ter then fill the percol tor with hot w ter to rinse. Pour so py
w ter through spout to cle n the spout. Repe t with nother hot w ter rinse. Dry.
• Cle n outside of percol tor with d mp cloth. Do not use br sive scouring p ds or
cle nsers.
To remove mineral deposits and build-up
If the percol tor is used d ily, follow these instructions every other week.
• Fill the percol tor with 6 cups cold w ter nd 6 cups white vineg r. Assemble with
stem, b sket, spre der, nd lid.
• Plug in nd complete one perk cycle. When perking h s stopped, let sit nother
15 minutes. Unplug nd dr in percol tor. Let cool, then cle n ccording to “How
to cle n.”
CARE AND CLEANING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cle ning.
To reduce the risk of electric l shock, do not immerse the cord, plug
or percol tor in w ter or ny other liquid.
wWARNING
OPERATION (CONT.)
To heat water
Use he ted w ter to m ke inst nt coffee, hot coco , or te .
• Remove cover, b sket nd stem. Fill percol tor with cold w ter to desired level s indic ted
by numbered servings on inside of percol tor or w ter window. Do not fill beyond MAX.
• Pl ce b sket on stem. Hold top of stem nd pl ce stem nd b sket into he ting unit
well. (Using the stem nd b sket will speed he ting time.) Pl ce spre der on b sket.
• Push lid down, then turn to lock. The gl ss portion of the lid will be hot during
oper tion. WARNING! Burn Hazard. Scalding may occur i the lid is removed
during the brewing cycle. Plug cord into the percol tor then plug the cord into
electric l outlet. The unit utom tic lly turns on.
• The Re dy Light will glow when w ter is re dy, nd percol tor will utom tic lly
go into keep w rm mode.
Washer
Stem
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If you h ve cl im under this w rr nty, ple se c ll our Customer Assist nce Number.
For f ster service, ple se h ve the model number nd product n me re dy for the
oper tor to ssist you. This number c n be found on the bottom of your ppli nce nd
on the front p ge of this m nu l.
Model Number: _______________________ Product Name: _______________________
Customer Assist nce Number 1.877.207.0923 (US) or 1.877.556.0973 (C n d )
Keep these numbers for future reference!
For more inform tion, ple se visit us t www.gehousew res.com
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
is tr dem rk of Gener l Electric
Comp ny nd is used under the
license by WAL-MART Stores, Inc.,
Bentonville, AR 72716
gMarketed in Canada by:
W l-M rt C n d Corp.
1940 Argenti Ro d, Mississ ug ,
Ont rio L5N1P9
Two-Year Limited Warranty
What does your warranty cover?
• Any defect in m teri l or workm nship.
For how long a ter the original purchase?
• Two ye rs.
What will we do?
• Provide you with new one.
• For those items still under w rr nty but no
longer v il ble, WAL-MART reserves the
right to repl ce with simil r GE br nded
product of equ l or gre ter v lue.
How do you make a warranty claim?
• S ve your receipt.
• Properly p ck your unit. We recommend
using the origin l c rton nd p cking
m teri ls.
• Return the product to your ne rest
WAL-MART store or c ll Customer
Assist nce t 1-877-207-0923 (U.S.)
or 1-877-556-0973 (C n d ).
What does your warranty not cover?
• P rts subject to we r, including, without
limit tion, gl ss p rts, gl ss cont iners,
cutter/str iner, bl des, se ls, g skets, clutches,
motor brushes, nd/or git tors.
• Commerci l use or ny other use not found
in printed directions.
• D m ge from misuse, buse, or neglect,
including f ilure to cle n product regul rly
in ccord nce with m nuf cturer’s
instructions.
How does state law relate to this warranty?
• This w rr nty gives you specific leg l rights,
nd you m y lso h ve other rights which
v ry from st te to st te or province to
province.
• THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
STATUTORY WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW.
• WAL-MART, GE, AND THE PRODUCT
MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES
CAUSED BY USE OF THIS APPLIANCE. ANY
LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN
AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE
PAID WHETHER A CLAIM, HOWEVER
INSTITUTED, IS BASED ON CONTRACT,
INDEMNITY, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER-
WISE. SOME STATES OR PROVINCES DO NOT
ALLOW THIS EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES SO
THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
What i you encounter a problem with
this product while using it outside the
country o purchase?
• The w rr nty is v lid only in the country of
purch se nd you follow the w rr nty
cl im procedure s noted.
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