Elite EC-900 Instruction Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY* ONE (1) YEAR:

Your small kitchen appliance is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from any manufacturing
defects under normal use and conditions for one (1) year, cord excluded. During that period, should the
appliance fail to operate properly, return the appliance with your sale s receipt to the store where
purchased. If you use your appliance for household use and according to instructions, it should give
you years of satisfactory service. This product warranty covers only the original consumer purchaser
of the product.

WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE.

To guarantee repair or replacement without charge, a dated sales receipt showing purchase within the
limited warranty period* must accompany the applian ce. Without a sales receipt, warranty will be
estimated according to the appliance's manufactured date. A comparable appliance should arrive
within 2-3 weeks. However, in case an appliance is not covered by warranty, correspondence offering
alternatives will be mailed to you.
During the one-year warranty period, a product with a defect will be either repaired or replaced with a
reconditioned comparable model (at our option) when the product is returned to our Service Center.
(See the “Returns” section below). The repaired or replacement product will be in warranty for the
remaining balance of the one-year warranty period and an additional one-month period.

This limited warranty covers appliances purchased and used within the 48 contiguous states
plus the District of Columbia and does NOT cover:

- Damages caused by unreasonable use, negl ect, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper
assembly or installation of product.

- Damages caused in shipping.

- Damages caused by replacement or resetting of house fuses or circuit breakers.

- Defects other than manufacturing defects.

- Breakage caused by misuse, abuse, acc ident, alteration, lack of proper care and maintenance, or
incorrect current or voltage.

- Lost or missing parts of the product. Parts will need to be purchased separately.

- Damages of parts that are not electrical; for example: cracked or broken plastic or glas s.

- Damage from service or repair by unauthorized pers onnel.

- Extended warranties purchased via a sepa rate company or reseller.

- Consumer’s remorse is not an acceptable reason to return a product to our Service Center.
*The consumer is responsible for any delivery charges for all replacement units provided for exchange
under the warranty.

RETURNS: Any return of defective merchandise to the manufacturer must be processed accordingly
by contacting customer service first to obtain an RA # (Return Authorization Number). We will not
accept any returns of merchandise without an applicable RA #.
We cannot assume responsibility for loss or damages to products returned to us during incoming
shipment. For your protection, always carefully package the product for shipment and i nsure it with the
carrier. Be sure to enclose the following items with your return: an y accessories related to the
problem, your full address and daytime phone number, a note describing the problem, a copy of the
dated sales receipt or other proof of purchase and a valid RA#.
C.O.D shipments cannot be accepted.

*One Year Limited Warranty valid only in the 48 contiguous states plus the District of Columbia,
excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA; product usage
which is in violation of the written instructions provided with the unit will void this warranty.
For international warranty, please contact the local distributor.
**Any instruction or policy included in this manual may be subject to change at any time.

Distributed by: MAXI-MATIC® , USA

18401 E. Arenth Ave. Building B. City of Industry, CA 91748
Customer Service Department: [phone] Ext. 120 MON-FRI 9am-5pm PST
Email: [e-mail] Website: www.maxi-matic.com

Model EC-900

Instruction Manual

8 Cup Automatic
Tea & Coffee Percolator

….Important Safeguards…..

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

1. Read all instructions before operating.

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

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance itself
in water or other liquids.

4. Close supervision is necessary when 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.

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 the appliance to the
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer 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 attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn any control to OFF position, then remove plug from wall outlet.

12. Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in the appliance as they
may cause a fire or risk of electrical shock.

13. A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable material
including curtains, draperies, walls and the like when in operation.

14. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch
electrical parts, involving a risk of electrical shock.

15. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of other
material other than metal or glass.

16. Do not store any materials other than manufacturers recommended accessories
in this unit when not in use.

17. Do not place any of the following materials in the unit: Paper, cardboard, plastic
and the like.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE

ONLY!

. .How to Use……

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME:

1) Remove all packaging materials.

2) Wipe parts and main percolator container with a damp wash cloth.

DO NOT IMMERSE PERCOLATOR IN WATER.

USING YOUR COFFEE & TEA PERCOLATOR:

1) Remove the filtration basket and stem from inside the percolator. Fill the
percolator with COLD water to desired level using the cup markings on the
inside. Place the percolator on a dry solid surface.

2) Place filtration basket onto the stem and position stem in the bottom of the
percolator.

3) Measure coffee or tea and pour into the filtration basket. Make sure nothing
falls into the stem. Spread ingredients evenly inside the basket.

4) Place cover onto the percolator. Fit nubs on rim of cover to notches in rim of
the percolator. Turn the lid clockwise. Cover will drop slightly; turn again to
lock cover securely.

Note: To minimize spills, especially if the percolator is accidentally
tipped over, make sure the cover is locked onto the percolator. Take
care when using percolator as lock-on cover only temporarily prevent
spills.

5) There is a built-in automatic thermostat that will reach a pre-set temperature
to start brewing the coffee or tea. Once that temperature is reached, the
percolator will begin to drop in temperature to keep the coffee or tea warm.

6) Make sure to always unplug your percolator once you are done completely

using it. If left plugged in, it will continuously brew the water.

….Care and Cleaning..

- Clean the percolator only after you have unplugged it for 2 – 3 hours.

- Fill percolator with warm water and rinse out DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER.

- Wipe the inside of the percolator with a paper towel to dry.

- Wipe the exterior with a damp wet cloth.

- Do not clean the interior / exterior with a scouring pad, abrasive or steel

wool as this will damage the finish.

- Do not immerse the unit in water.