Cuisinart PRC-12 User Manual

INSTRUCTION

BOOKLET

12-Cup Classic Percolator

PRC-12 Series

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using the Percolator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

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

3. To protect against fire, electrical shock, and
injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD,

plug, or unit in water or other liquids.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning
appliance.

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

7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Cuisinart may result in fire,
electrical shock, or injury to persons.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let power 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 the percolator first, and then plug
cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, remove
plug from wall outlet before removing plug
from unit.

12. Do not operate without adding the minimum
amount (16 oz.) of water first.

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

14. Scalding may occur if the cover is
removed during the brewing cycle.

15. Be sure cover is secure before serving any
beverages.

16. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY

SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord on the stay-cool base
is provided to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord.

Longer extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a long extension cord is used, the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord should 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 animals or tripped over.

NOTICE: This appliance is of the grounded type;
the extension cord should be a grounded type
3-wire cord. If the plug does not fit contact a
qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in
any way.

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UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS

Place your Cuisinart®12-Cup Classic Percolator
in its gift box on top of a sturdy surface to
unpack. Open the gift box, the top flaps, and the
top of the corrugated insert. Remove the cover
and the pump tube, then remove the top insert.
Lift the percolator from the box, then remove the
bottom insert from the percolator bottom. Check
that all printed materials are removed from the
gift box. Dispose of all packaging material,
including bags, properly.

Keep all plastic bags away from children.
Before using for the first time: Wash all parts

according to the Cleaning and Maintenance
section of this booklet to remove any dust
or residue.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You've just purchased a little
piece of nostalgia that makes a great cup of
coffee. Cuisinart’s percolator lets you make 4 to
12 cups of rich, flavorful brewed coffee in just
minutes. The classic stainless steel design helps
keep coffee warm, and the stay-cool bottom
means you can set it down almost anywhere
without a worry.

So, prepare a pot, listen to the friendly "perk",
and watch it brew right through the transparent
knob on the cover. When the ready light comes
on, sit down, relax, and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Like all Cuisinart

®

appliances, this product was
designed to give you years of satisfaction and is
backed by a three-year limited warranty.