Cuisinart PRC-12 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET

Classic 12-Cup Stainless Percolator

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

PRC-12 Series

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety pre­cautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons,
including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Always unplug from outlet when not

in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off
parts and before cleaning the
appliance.

3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.

4. To protect against electric shock, do not
place cord, plug, or base unit in water or
other liquids.

5. This appliance should not be used
by children or individuals with certain
disabilities.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the nearest Cuisinart
examination, repair,
or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by Cuisinart may
cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Always fill percolator with water first,
then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn controls to Off, then remove
plug from wall outlet.

12. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.

13. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed

during the brewing cycle.

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15. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance

garage or under a wall cabinet. When stor-

ing in an appliance garage, always unplug
the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing

so could create a risk of fire, especially if the
appliance touches the walls of the garage or
the door touches the unit as it closes.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD
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WARNING: RISK OF FIRE
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The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of fire or electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

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SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may
be used if care is exercised in their use.

If an extension cord is used, the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord must be
at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance, and the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over.

OPERATING NOTICE

Clogging and backing up of water and/or
coffee in the coffee basket can occur under
any or a combination of any of the following
conditions: The use of too finely ground coffee
or not properly cleaning coffee grounds from the
gold-tone filter, or allowing coffee grounds to spill
over the coffee basket.

Caution: Never open the top cover during the
brewing cycle, even if no water is draining
from the coffee basket, since extremely hot
water/coffee can spill out from the coffee
basket and cause injury. If water/coffee is not
draining from the coffee basket during the
brewing cycle, unplug the unit and wait
10 minutes before opening the top cover and
checking the coffee basket.

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Using the Percolator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface.

2. Remove the instruction book and any other
literature.

3. Turn the box so that the back side of the
percolator is down and slide the percolator
from the box.

4. After the percolator has been removed, place
the box out of the way and take the pulp
inserts away.

5. Remove the polybag covering the
percolator.

We suggest you save all packing materials
in the event that future shipping of the
machine is needed. Keep all plastic bags
away from children.

WARNING

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

The Cuisinart® Classic 12-Cup Percolator has
been designed to increase the pleasure of enjoy­ing a perfectly percolated cup of coffee.

1.

Transparent Percolator Knob

Allows you to see the percolating
process.

2.

Stainless Steel Cover

Lock-down cover ensures safe pouring.

3.

Coffee Basket Lid

4. Coffee Basket

Holds ground coffee for up to 12 cups
of coffee. Convenient measurement
markings take away the guesswork.

5.

Spring

6. Pump Tube

Delivers water automatically from the
carafe to the basket.

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Stainless Steel Body

Holds from 4 to 12 cups of coffee.

8.

Tapered Spout

For no-mess, dripless pouring.

9.

Comfort-Grip Handle

Ergonomically designed for
easy pouring.

10.

Stay-Cool Base

Prevents heat damage to tables and
counters. Eliminates the need for a trivet
or other surface protector.

11.

Removable Power Cord

For convenient pouring and serving,
the power cord is removable from unit.

12.

Indicator Light

Illuminates to indicate that the brewing

cycle is complete.

13. Water Level Markings

14. 4-Cup Water Level Mark

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USING THE PERCOLATOR

1. Before using for the first time, thoroughly wash
all parts of the percolator. (See the Cleaning and
Maintenance section of this booklet.)

2. Remove cover, basket, lid and pump tube with
spring. Using the measurement markings
(located inside the body) fill the percolator with the
desired amount of water. For best results, be sure
to use cold water when filling the percolator. When
preparing 4 cups, use the small circular marking
as the 4-cup level mark.

3. Run cold water over the coffee basket. Place
basket on top of pump tube. Add desired amount
of coffee according to level markings on basket.
To help keep small coffee grounds from sifting
through the holes in the basket, be certain to use
a grind designed for percolator coffee, or use a
coarse grind. Finer grinds may sift through
the holes.

4. Place basket and pump tube assembly into
percolator so bottom of tube fits into well. Place
basket cover on top of basket and push cover onto
top of percolator.

5. Plug base into standard household 120 volt AC
wall outlet. Brewing begins within seconds, and
continues at a rate of approximately one cup
per minute.

The following chart serves as a guide for preparing various
brew strengths. Amounts can be varied to suit personal taste
and particular coffees.

Brew Strength of Coffee/

Number of Coffee Measures*

#Cups Mild Medium Strong

12 12 16 20

10 10 14 18

8 8 12 16

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*1 coffee measure = 1 level tablespoon

6. Once brewing cycle is complete, indicator light will

illuminate to signal your coffee is ready.

Warning:

Be certain the percolating process has stopped

completely before removing cover.

7. Once brewing has completed, remove the

cover carefully and using a mitt or potholder,
remove the basket and pump tube.

Caution: do not touch the stainless steel parts of the
percolator, as they will be hot. Replace cover so it snaps
into place. You are now ready to enjoy a
flavorful cup of coffee.

8. Remove plug from percolator for easy serving.

Replace plug to keep coffee hot.

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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE

Always remove the plug from the electrical outlet
before attempting to clean the percolator.

The percolator cover, basket, lid, and pump tube
(with spring) can all be placed in the upper rack
of a dishwasher or washed in warm soapy water
and rinsed thoroughly.

Never wash percolator body or power cord
in dishwasher.

Never immerse the percolator body in water or other liquids.
To clean, simply wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry
before storing.

Do not use scouring agents or harsh cleaners on any part of
the percolator.

Note: Washer at bottom of pump tube must move
freely. Should coffee grounds become trapped
near the washer, loosen with a toothpick, then
run under tap water to clean.

Storage: Percolator should be stored with cover off.
Maintenance: Any other servicing should be performed by

an authorized service representative.

DECALCIFICATION

Decalcification refers to removing the calcium
deposits that form on the metal parts of the
percolator over time.

For best performance from your percolator, decalcify the
unit from time to time. The frequency depends upon the
hardness of your tap water and how often you use the
percolator. Decalcification will clean the interior of the
unit.

To Decalcify, fill percolator with vinegar to the 3 cup
level then add water to the 12 cup level. Combined mix­ture should not exceed 12 cups. Be sure that all parts
are in place, and make sure that the lid is securely on.
Plug the power cord connector into the cord insert and
plug the unit into an electrical outlet. Let the unit run
through its normal cycle. Once complete, discard the
vinegar and water mixture .

Run one cycle of fresh, cold water (without vinegar)
through the unit at the completion of decalcification
before using the unit to brew coffee.

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