Coline 18-4141, 34-6411 Instruction Manual

Coffee Percolator

Perkolator • Perkolatortrakter • Perkolaattori

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18-4141, 34-6411

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Coffee Percolator

Article number: 18-4141, 34-6411

Please read the entire instruction manual before using and save it for future use. We apologise for
any text or photo errors and any changes of technical data. If you have any questions concerning
technical problems please contact our Customer Service Department (see address on reverse.)

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Before Use

Before using the percolator for the first time, clean and rinse the inside of the percolator,
coffee basket, coffee basket lid and pump stem with warm water. Rinse carefully and let
the parts dry.

N.B. Never immerse the percolator in water.

Parts

Knob

Percolator lid

Basket lid

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Indicator lamp

Coffee basket

Pump

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Operation

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• Fill the percolator with the desired amount of fresh, cold water.
(Use the sight glass measure in the handle). Brew at least four cups for the best results.
Important: The sight glass measures 1.6 dl/cup.

• Place the coffee basket onto the pump stem. Place this assembly into the percolator.
Measure the coffee and add it to the coffee basket. Spread the coffee evenly in the basket.
Replace the basket lid.

• Make sure that the pump stem, basket, and basket lid are correctly placed into the bottom
by turning it.

• Connect the power lead first to the percolator and then to the wall socket.

• The indicator lamp will light when the coffee is ready. The percolator’s heating element
will keep the coffee at serving temperature as long as the percolator is connected to
the wall socket. Do not use any other power lead than the one that came originally with
your machine.

• To stop brewing or warming, disconnect the power lead from the wall socket and then
from the percolator.

• If you wish to warm-up left over coffee after disconnecting you must first remove the coffee
basket assembly and pump stem from the percolator. Important: Make sure that there is
enough coffee to warm-up in the urn before connecting it.

Care and Cleaning

• Always remove the power lead before cleaning.

• Never immerse the percolator or power lead in water.

• It is very important to clean the percolator thoroughly after each use. Even a small amount
of leftover coffee grounds can ruin the taste of freshly brewed coffee.

• Make sure that you clean the pump stem and pump base washer immediately.
The washer must be able to move freely for the best brewing results to be achieved.

• The coffee basket and lid should be cleaned regularly since coffee grounds can easily
get stuck in the holes.

• The heating element (recess) and nut on the inside of percolator should be cleaned regularly.
Coffee residue on these parts can affect the brewing thermostat, which will result in the
premature triggering of the automatic on/off feature.

• Clean the outside of the percolator using a damp cloth. Never use chemical
cleaning agents.

Safety Instructions

• Connect the percolator only to 220-230 mains voltage.

• Always unplug the power lead before and after use.

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• Never immerse or the percolator, power lead, or plug in water or other liquids.

• Never place the percolator on hot surfaces, hobs or similar.

• Avoid allowing the power lead to come into contact with the warm exterior of the percolator.

• Before brewing or serving, make sure that the urn lid is securely in place.

• Never remove the urn lid during the brewing process.

• Do not use the percolator outdoors.

• If the percolator is damaged or in need of service, contact an authorised service facility which
possess the required specialised competence.

• Keep in mind that the percolator will become hot during use. To avoid burning yourself, only
hold the percolator by the handle.

Brewing tips

Percolator is an old and proven method of brewing coffee resulting in a rich, warm and aromatic
coffee. Over the years a lot of experience has been gathered. Below you will find some tips on
how to achieve a perfect cup of coffee for the lifetime or your percolator.

• Both filter coffee and percolator coffee may be used. Be aware that a little more coffee is
required when using percolator ground coffee.

• Rinse the coffee basket with cold water before brewing to prevent coffee grounds from
falling into the urn.

• Do not put too much coffee into the basket. Always leave at least a 1 cm space
from the top.

• Do not use warm water when brewing as this can result in weak coffee.

• Using finer ground coffee increases the likelihood of coffee residue, so a coarser ground
coffee is recommended.

• Let the coffee rest in the percolator a couple of minutes before serving to allow any residue
to settle at the bottom of the urn for a cleaner cup of coffee.

• Follow the care and cleaning instructions.

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Possible reasons for weak coffee

• The percolator is still warm from a previous brewing or cleaning. Let the percolator cool for
a few minutes before the next brew.

• The coffee has found its way into the pump stem and/or the washer has been trapped.
Clean the pump stem thoroughly and make sure the washer moves freely.

• An inadequate amount of water has been added to the percolator.

• The pump stem spring is too high up. Press the spring together lightly using your hands.

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