GE 168987 User Manual [en, es, fr]

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Coffeemaker Cafetière Cafetera

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or

knobs. Care must be taken, as burns can occur from touching hot parts or from spilled, hot liquid.

3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not place cord, plug or coffeemaker in water or other liquid.

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

5. Unplug from outlet when either the coffeemaker or clock is not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Coffeemaker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer assistance number for information on examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock or personal injury.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table

or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.

11. The carafe is designed for use with this coffeemaker. It must never be used on a range top or in a microwave oven.

12. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.

13. Do not use a cracked carafe or one with a loose or weakened handle.

14. Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive cleaners.

15. Be certain carafe lid is securely in place during brew cycle and when pouring coffee. Do not use force when placing lid on carafe.

16. Do not place coffeemaker on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

17. To disconnect coffeemaker, turn controls to OFF; then remove plug from wall outlet.

18. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover. No user serviceable parts are inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.

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

This appliance is intended for household use only.

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by modifying the plug in any way.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the coffeemaker. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high wattage appliance on the same circuit with your coffeemaker.

Consumer Safety Information

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Reservoir

Swivel Shower Head

Filter Basket

Carafe

Nonstick Keep-Hot Plate

Lift Tab

Cord Storage

Know Your Coffeemaker

Parts and Features

Features 2-hour Automatic Shutoff

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Using Your Coffeemaker

1. Plug in Coffeemaker and set Clock. See “To Set the Clock and Program Automatic Brew” on page 5.

2. Before first use, wash Carafe. See “To Clean the Coffeemaker Parts” on page 7. Then run one full Carafe of clean water through a complete cycle by following steps 6 through 10.

3. To make coffee, lift Cover to access

Filter Basket. Move Shower Head into a position over the Reservoir. Place disposable paper filter in Filter Basket. Use a

good quality cupcake (basket) style filter, 8 to 12 cup size. A permanent filter may also be used.

4. For each cup of coffee being made, place one level measuring tablespoon of ground coffee into filter.

5. After adding ground coffee into filter, move Shower Head back into position over Filter Basket.

How To Make Coffee

6. Fill Carafe with the desired amount of cold water, and pour into Reservoir. Flip Cover down to close.

NOTE: If Shower Head is positioned over Reservoir when Cover is closed, it will automatically be swiveled into position over Filter Basket when the Cover is closed.

7. Place Carafe with Carafe Lid attached on Keep-Hot Plate.

8. Press ON/OFF button once to

turn the Coffeemaker on. The button will glow red when in use.

9. When finished, press the ON/OFF button once and unplug.

10. If storing Coffeemaker, the Cord can be pushed into a special cord storage area in the back of the unit. NOTE: If the Coffeemaker is not turned off manually, it will automatically shut off in two hours.

CAUTION

Overflowing coffee and hot water are a burn hazard. To avoid overflows of the Filter Basket or Pause ‘N Serve:

• Use one level tablespoon of ground coffee per cup. Excessive amounts of coffee grinds will clog the Filter Basket.

• Do not grind coffee too finely. This will clog the filter.

• Use a good quality “cupcake” or basket-style filter. The sides of the filter should be upright against the sides of the Filter Basket to avoid filter collapsing. Paper filters are less likely to clog than permanent filters.

• Return Carafe to the Keep-Hot Plate within 20 seconds if you are using the Pause ‘N Serve feature. Hot water continues to flow into the Filter Basket when this feature is used and it may overflow unless carafe is returned within 20 seconds.

• Make sure Carafe is fully seated on the Keep-Hot Plate.

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Control Panel (for clock model)

Hour

Minute

Program/

Automatic Brew

ON/OFF Button Indicator Light

Automatic Shutoff

The Automatic Shutoff feature shuts off the Keep-Hot Plate 2 hours after brew cycle begins. Always turn Coffeemaker OFF and unplug when finished.

Additional Features

This feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee before the entire brew cycle has completed. By removing the Carafe, the flow of coffee from the bottom of the Filter Basket will stop.

CAUTION: Return carafe to Keep-Hot Plate within 20 seconds. Hot water continues to flow into the Filter Basket when this feature is used. Overflowing coffee and hot water are a burn hazard.

Pause ’N Serve

1. Plug in Coffeemaker. The numbers on the Clock will flash until the time is set.

2. Press the H button until the current hour is displayed. AM or PM will appear on display. Press the M button until the current minute is displayed. The Clock is now set.

3. To program Coffeemaker to automatically begin brewing, press and hold the Prog/Auto button for two seconds to enter the setting mode. While still pressing Prog/Auto, press the

button to set hours and then press

the

M button to set minutes

until the

desired brew time is displayed.

4. To have Coffeemaker automatically begin brewing at the preset time, press Prog/Auto button momentarily. The Prog/Auto button will glow green to indicate Automatic Brew is set and coffeemaker is ready to begin brewing. “Auto” will appear in the display.

5. The Coffeemaker will shut off two hours after brewing begins.

To Set the Clock and Program Automatic Brew

NOTES:

• The Automatic Brew feature must be programmed each time it is used.

• Make sure you have placed the desired amount of water and coffee in the unit before using the Automatic Brew feature.

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Tips to Brew Good Coffee

Quality coffee comes from quality ingredients. For the best coffee, you should start with freshly ground coffee from freshly roasted beans. The beans can be purchased and stored in an airtight container. Just prior to brewing, remove the amount needed and grind the beans. Once the bean is broken, the intense, rich flavor begins to deteriorate.

If using a blade-type coffee grinder, shake it occasionally during grinding to redistribute the whole beans for a more uniform grind. Experiment to find the right grind for your coffeemaker and taste. If the beans are ground too finely, it will produce a bitter taste. If ground too coarsely the coffee will taste weak and watery.

Some specialty coffees recommend using more than one tablespoon of ground coffee per cup. Your new coffeemaker is designed to brew good quality coffee using less amounts of ground coffee. One level tablespoon of ground coffee per cup is recommended. Of course, the amount of ground coffee used depends upon your personal preference.

The quality of your drinking water will affect the flavor of your coffee. If you do not drink water straight from the tap, do not use it to make coffee. If your water has an off-taste or smell, or if you have extremely hard water, use bottled drinking water or filtered water to make coffee. If the water is from the tap, it should be freshly drawn and cold for the best coffee flavor.

The amount of coffee to water depends upon personal preference. One tablespoon of ground coffee per cup is recommended.

Automatic coffeemakers generally use a 5-ounce cup size. The coffeemaker’s Carafe and Reservoir are marked in “cups” for easy measuring.

Try different flavored coffees and flavored creamers available at supermarkets or specialty coffee stores. Regular coffee can be flavored at home. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon* or a drop of a pure extract–like almond, vanilla, or mint–to the ground coffee before brewing. For a mocha flavor, stir a spoon of chocolate syrup or instant cocoa mix to each cup of brewed coffee.

* (Too much cinnamon may clog the

filter causing Filter Basket overflow.)

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Cleaning

1. Place empty Carafe on Keep-Hot Plate. Lift cover.

2. Pour one pint of plain white vinegar into the Reservoir.

3. Plug in Coffeemaker and turn ON.

4. After 30 seconds turn OFF.

5. Wait 30 minutes to allow the vinegar

to clean. Then turn ON again. When the brew cycle is finished, turn OFF.

To Clean the Inside of the Coffeemaker

6. Empty Carafe and rinse. Pour one Carafe of cold tap water into the Reservoir. Place carafe on Keep-Hot Plate.

7. Turn ON. When the brew cycle is finished, empty the Carafe. Repeat this process with one more Carafe of cold tap water.

8. Turn OFF when complete.

9. Wash Carafe and Filter Basket.

1. Unplug Coffeemaker and allow to

cool before cleaning.

2. Wipe Keep-Hot Plate with a clean, damp cloth. Do not use abrasives.

3. Occasionally wipe the Shower Head located above the Filter Basket, with a clean, damp cloth.

4. To remove the Carafe Lid, push the hinge part of the Lid to one side, then twist and lift the other side. The pin will release from the hinge. Then remove Lid.

To Clean the Coffeemaker Parts

5. Carafe is not dishwasher safe. Wash the Carafe, Carafe Lid, and removable Filter Basket in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

6. To remove stains on the Carafe, scrub with baking soda or a mild cleanser. For hard-to-remove stains, fill the Carafe with hot tap water and add 2 tablespoons of automatic dishwasher detergent. Let this sit overnight; then wash and rinse.

7. All other outside surfaces of the Coffeemaker can be cleaned with a clean, damp cloth.

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Carafe Safety Precautions

• Carafe is not dishwasher safe.

• Do not use a cracked Carafe or a Carafe having a loose or weakened handle.

• This Carafe is designed to be used only on the Keep-Hot Plate of your coffeemaker. Do not use on a gas or electric rangetop, or in a microwave or conventional oven.

• To avoid breakage, handle Carafe with care. Avoid impact. Glass will break as

a result of impact. Use care

when filling

with water to avoid hitting

faucet.

• Do not place hot Carafe on cool or wet surface. Allow to cool before washing

or adding liquids.

• Do not set empty Carafe on a hot heating surface.

• Do not clean Carafe with steel wool pads, abrasive cleanser or any other materials that may scratch.

This symbol reminds you that glass is fragile and can break which could result in personal injury.

This symbol alerts you to the potential danger for personal injury if you fail to read and follow these safety precautions.

• Do not place hands inside Carafe. When handling, be careful if wearing any hand jewelry, especially diamond rings. Jewelry can scratch the glass, which increases possibility of breakage.

• Do not bump, scratch, or boil dry the Carafe.

• Discard Carafe if it is cracked, scratched, or heated while empty for an extended period of time.

• To avoid accidents, do not pour in the direction of people.

•

If stirring in the Carafe, use only wooden,

plastic, or rubber utensils. Do not

use metal utensils.

• Follow the above safety precautions carefully to avoid serious burn injuries which may result if breakage occurs while Carafe holds heated liquids.

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Troubleshooting

Most questions you may have about your new Coffeemaker can be easily answered. This handy guide lists some common Coffeemaker problems and tells you how to correct them. If you need further assistance, please call our toll-free customer assistance

number listed on the front cover of this booklet and found on the back of the

Coffeemaker.

Doesn’t brew or won’t heat.

Filter Basket or Pause ’N Serve overflows.

To Correct Problem

Longer than normal brew time.

Problem

• Check to be sure power cord is firmly plugged into a live power outlet.

• The Automatic Shutoff feature turns the Coffeemaker off two hours after making the coffee. Turn Coffeemaker OFF then back ON.

• For clock models, if power has been interrupted the automatic brew time must be reset.

• Excessive amounts of ground coffee will clog the filter basket. One level tablespoon of ground coffee per cup is recommended.

• Make sure coffee is not ground too finely. This will clog the filter. Permanent filters are more likely to clog than paper filters.

• Be sure to use a good quality cupcake or basket-style filter. The sides of the filter should be upright against side of Filter Basket to avoid filter collapsing.

• When using Pause ’N Serve, hot water continues to flow into Filter Basket and may overflow if Carafe is not returned to Keep-Hot Plate within 20 seconds.

•

Make sure that Carafe is fully seated on the Keep-Hot Plate.

• Mineral deposits can build up in the pump of your Coffeemaker. Periodic cleaning of the inside of your Coffeemaker is recommended. More frequent cleaning may be necessary, depending upon the hardness of your water. See “Cleaning” for more information. NOTE: Do not disassemble the unit.

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