GE 169086, 681131690867, 681131690584, 169101, 169102 User Manual

COFFEE MAKER

Item Stock Number

169058, 169101 (US), 169086, 169102 (Canada)
UPC: 681131690584, 681131691017 (US),

681131690867, 681131691024 (Canada)

For Customer Assistance, call Customer Service at

1-877-207-0923 (US) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS .

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

• To protect against electric shock, do not
place cord, plugs, or appliance in water
or other liquid.

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

• 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.

• Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been
damaged in any manner. Call our
toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, repair or
adjustment.

• Do not use outdoors.

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

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

• Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.

• The container is designed for use with
this appliance. It must never be used on
a range top.

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

• Do not clean container with cleansers,
steel wool pads, or other abrasive
material.

• Do not set a hot container on a hot or
cold surface.

• Never leave the empty carafe on the
keeping warm plate. Otherwise the
carafe is liable to crack.

• To reduce risk of scalding, do not open
lid when coffee is brewing.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Consumer Safety Information

This unit is for household use only.

Polarized Plug

This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety
feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords
are available from local hardware stores and may be used if care is exercised in their
use. If an extension cord is required, special care and caution is necessary. Also the
cord must be: (1) marked with an electrical rating of 125V, and at least 15A., 1500W.,
and (2) the cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

Electrical Power

If electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate
properly. It should be operated on a separate electric circuit from other appliance.

CAUTION: UNPLUG APPLIANCE FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET WHEN ASSEMBLING,
REMOVING PARTS OR CLEANING. NEVER PLACE THIS APPLIANCE OR CORD IN WATER
OR OTHER LIQUIDS.

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PARTS AND FEATURES

On/Auto/Off

1. Water tank cover

2. Hot water sprayer

3. Filter Basket

4. Water level gauge

5. Carafe lid

6. Carafe handle

7. Glass carafe

8. Heating plate

9. Clock

10. Control Panle

11. Measuring spoon

FEATURES

• Removable filter basket

• Non-stick heating plate to keep your coffee hot after brewing

• Pause-N-Pour feature

• Brew capacity 12 cups

• LED illuminate blue light when power on

• Programmable control feature:
Clock and Timer
Two-Hour Auto Shut Off
Delay Brew Function

COFFEE MAKER MODEL

Model No. Rated

voltage

169058,

101, 086,

102

120V 900W 1.8L 240 x 230 x 367mm

Rated

power

Capacity Dimensions Weight

9.45" x 9.05" x 14.45"

2071g

4.5 lbs.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before first use, it is recommended that you fill to the maximum level mark with
fresh water, boil and empty the coffee maker at least 2 times to clear coffee maker
of any tiny particles. Do not drink the water.

Ground Coffee Usage Instructions;

To Brew Coffee

12 cups 9 Tbsp.

10 cups 7 Tbsp.

8 cups 6 Tbsp.
6 cups 4 Tbsp.
4 cups 2 Tbsp.

To Set the Clock

1. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. "12:00" will blink on LED
display.

2. Press the hold the “HR” or “MIN” buttons until you reach the current time. If the
time of holding the “HR” or “MIN” button exceeds 2 seconds, it will activate a rapid
time advance of hours or minutes.

To Set the Timer

1. After setting the clock, press “PROG” button and at the same time press the “HR”
or “MIN” buttons to set the required delay brew time.

2. To activate the brewing timer, press the “ON/AUTO/OFF” button twice. The “DELAY”
indicator will illuminate.

3. At the present time, the “RUN” indicator will illuminate blue and the coffee maker
will begin brewing coffee automatically.

4. To deactivate the brewing timer, press the “ON/AUTO/OFF” button once again.

Note: To check the programmed time, press the “PROG” button. The display will show
the delay brew time you have set.

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PROPER FILTER BASKET

RE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Water will overflow if filter basket is not locked firmly and properly.

• Basket should not move when engaged properly.

• Use a #4 cone paper filter after filter basket has been re-installed.

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With coffee lid open, locate slot
on both sides of the opened
coffee maker.

Firmly press the filter basket
into coffee maker while
holding handle upright.

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Locate tabs on filter basket and
lower basket into coffee maker
with the handle upright.

Lower basket handle down so
that tabs lock under slots. You
may now install the paper filter.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To Brew Coffee:

1 Ensure that the filter basket is properly seated; place one #4 cone paper filter

into the filter basket.

2. Add desired amount of coffee according to the coffee measurement chart

found above. Shake lightly to level coffee.

3. Open the water tank cover and fill the water tank with the correct amount of

water for the desired number of cups of coffee as indicated on the water
gauge.

4. Close the water tank cover and place the carafe on the warming plate.

5. For immediate brewing, plug the power cord into a standard 120 volt AC

electrical outlet and press the “ON/AUTO/OFF” button once; the “RUN” indicator
will illuminate blue. For the Delay Brew time, see the “To Set The Timer” section.

Note: After a loss of electrical power, if the appliance is plugged in again within 10

seconds, it will resume to the original state.

6. When coffee stops dripping, the brewing cycle is complete. Carefully remove

the filter basket and discard the used ground coffee and paper filter. Rinse the
filter basket and replace.

Note: The amount of brewed coffee will be less than the amount of water poured
into the product as the ground coffee absorbs some water during brewing.

7. To keep the coffee warm, return the carafe to the warming plate after

pouring coffee.

8. Press the “ON/AUTO/OFF” button twice to turn off the product; the “RUN”

indicator will shut off. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet when
the product is not in use or the carafe is empty.

Pause n Serve

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 warming 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.

Automatic Shutoff

The Automatic Shutoff feature shuts off the warming plate 2 hours after brew cycle
begins. Always turn coffee maker off and unplug when finished.

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CLEANING

Caution : Be sure to unplug this appliance before cleaning. To protect against
electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or unit in water or other liquids. After
each use, always make sure plug is first removed from wall outlet.

1. Clean carafe and carafe lid after each use in hot, soapy water.

2. Wipe the product’s exterior surface with a soft, damp cloth to remove stains.

3. Use a damp cloth to gently wipe the warming plate. Never use abrasive cleaner to

clean it.

Cleaning Mineral Deposits

To keep your coffee maker operating efficiently, you should clean away the mineral
deposits left by the water regularly according to the water quality in your area and the
frequency using the appliance, the detail is as follows: fill the carafe with one part of
white vinegar and three parts of cold water, pour the water and vinegar mixture into
the tank, do not place into coffee ground, brewing the water-vinegar solution per
“operating instructions”, repeat it until no yellow liquid comes out if necessary, then
pour out the mixture, brewing with tap water until no vinegar odor is left.

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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our Customer Assistance Number.
For faster service, please have the model number and product name ready for the
operator to assist you. This number can be found on the bottom of your appliance and
on the front page of this manual.

Model Number: ___________________ Product Name: _________________________

Customer Assistance Number 1.877.207.0923 (US) or 1.877.556.0973 (Canada)
Keep these numbers for future reference!
For more information, please visit us at www.gehousewares.com

TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

What does your warranty cover?

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after the original purchase?

• Two years.

What will we do?

• Provide you with a new one.

• For those items still under warranty but

no longer available, WAL-MART reserves
the right to replace with a similar GE
branded product of equal or greater value.

How do you make a warranty claim?

• Save your receipt.

• Properly pack your unit. We recommend

using the original carton and packing
materials.

• Return the product to your nearest

WAL-MART store or call Customer
Assistance at 1-877-207-0923 (U.S.)
or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada).

What does your warranty not cover?

• Parts subject to wear, including, without

limitation, glass parts, glass containers,
cutter/strainer, blades, seals, gaskets,
clutches, motor brushes, and/or
agitators, etc.

• Commercial use or any other use not

found in printed directions.

• Damage from misuse, abuse, or neglect,

including failure to clean product
regularly in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.

How does state law relate to this
warranty?

• This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state
or province to province.

• This warranty is in lieu of any other
warranty or condition, whether express
or implied, written or oral, including,
without limitation, any statutory warranty
or condition of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose.

• WAL-MART, GE and the product
manufacturer expressly disclaim all
responsibility for special, incidental and
consequential damages or losses caused
by use of this appliance. Any liability is
expressly limited to an amount equal to
the purchase price paid whether a claim,
however instituted, is based on contract,
indemnity, warranty, tort (including
negligence), strict liability, or otherwise.
Some states or provinces do not allow
this exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential losses so the foregoing
disclaimer may not apply to you.

What if you encounter a problem with
this product while using it outside the
country of purchase?

• The warranty is valid only in the country
of purchase and you follow the warranty
claim procedure as noted.

is a trademark of General Electric
Company and is used under the
license by Wal-Mart Stores Inc.,
Bentonville, AR 72716

Marketed in Canada by:
Wal-Mart Canada Corp.
1940 Argentia Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N1P9