GE 840167000 User Manual

840167000

106856R, 169160

PERCOLATOR

PERCOLATEUR

PERCOLADOR

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READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT L’UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR

For Customer Assistance, call Customer Service at

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

Pour l’assistance à la clientèle au Canada : 1-877-556-0973

Para comunicarse con Asistencia al Cliente en México: 01-800-343-7378

Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este instructivo antes de usar su aparato.

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When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, 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, electrical shock, and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs or

percolator in water or other liquids.

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

5. Unplug from outlet when the percolator is not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Percolator 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 adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer

may result in fire, electrical shock or injury to persons.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.

11. Twist-off lid must be securely in place during the perk cycle and when serving coffee.

See instructions on page 3 for more information.

12. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brew cycle.

13. Do not place percolator on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

14. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect

percolator, remove plug from wall outlet, then unplug from percolator.

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

This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: If the plug on this appliance does not fit in your outlet, do not modify

the plug, and do not use an adaptor. Have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
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 a grounded type 3-wire
extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or
greater than the rating of the appliance. 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 percolator.

Warning: To reduce risk of electrical shock, burns and property damage, remove the detachable
cord from percolator by pulling gently on plug body. Do not pull on cord.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

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PARTS AND FEATURES

TWIST OFF LID

• To remove lid: Twist lid until unlocked icon aligns with the black dot above the

handle of the percolator. Then gently pull up on lid.

• To replace lid: Align unlocked icon on lid with black dot and gently push lid onto

percolator body. Then twist until locked icon aligns with
black dot.

Twist-Off Lid

Spreader

Basket

Water Window

Heating Well

Ready Light

Detachable Cord

Stem

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TO MAKE COFFEE

COFFEE MAKING CHART

Before First Use: Clean the percolator by following the steps in “How To Clean.”

1. To make coffee, twist lid to unlocked position to remove, then remove the spreader,

basket, and stem. Fill with cold water to desired level as indicated by numbered
servings on inside of percolator or water window.

2. Wet basket interior to keep small coffee grounds from sifting through basket. Place

basket on stem. Hold top of stem and place stem and basket into heating unit well.

IF THE STEM IS NOT SEATED PROPERLY IN THE HEATING WELL, THE PERCOLATOR
WILL NOT PERK.

3. Measure percolator-type ground coffee into basket. Avoid getting coffee grounds

in the stem. Refer to the Coffee Making Chart that follows. Spread coffee evenly in
basket. Place spreader on basket.

4. Place lid onto percolator and twist to the locked position.

5. Plug cord into the percolator then plug the cord into electrical outlet. The unit

automatically turns on.

6. The percolator will stop automatically when the coffee has finished brewing, and

the Ready light will glow. Allow about one minute per cup for brewing time.

7. The percolator will remain at serving temperature until it is unplugged.

8. When finished serving coffee, unplug the percolator from the electrical outlet.

Then remove cord from the percolator.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns from escaping steam, do not remove the
Twist-Off Lid until the Ready Light glows.

NOTE: We recommend using coffee that has been ground specifically for use in a
percolator-type coffee maker, although, coffee marked “For All Coffee Makers” is

acceptable. If using a coffee grinder and whole beans, percolator coffee should be a
coarse grind. A finely ground coffee may cause the coffee basket to overflow.

Water Level

12 cups (3 L)

10 cups (2.5 L)

8 cups (2 L)

6 cups (1.5 L)

4 cups (1 L)

2 cups (500 ml)

Amount of Ground Coffee

8 to 12 tablespoons (120-180 ml)
8 to 10 tablespoons (120-150 ml)

6 to 8 tablespoons (90-120 ml)

5 to 6 tablespoons (75-90 ml)
4 to 5 tablespoons (60-75 ml)

3 tablespoons (45 ml)

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TO HEAT WATER

Use heated water to make instant coffee, hot cocoa, or tea.

1. To heat water, twist lid to unlocked position to remove, then remove the basket

and stem. Fill percolator with cold water to desired level as indicated by numbered
servings on inside of percolator or water window.

2. Place basket on stem. Hold top of stem and place stem and basket into heating unit

well.(Using the stem and basket will speed heating time.) Place spreader on basket.

3. Place lid onto percolator and twist to the locked position. Plug in percolator and let go

through complete perk cycle. Water is hot when Ready light glows.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns from escaping steam, do not remove the
Twist-Off Lid until the Ready Light glows.

1. After each use, unplug cord from outlet then remove cord from the percolator.

Let cool before cleaning.

2. Twist lid to unlocked position to remove, then remove the basket, spreader, and stem.

Wash these in hot, soapy water. (These parts can also be washed in a dishwasher.)

3. Rinse all parts thoroughly and dry. Store with cover off.
NOTE: Make sure the washer at bottom of stem remains

loose. If coffee grounds lodge in this area, remove them
under running water or with a wooden pick then rinse
and dry.

4. Fill the percolator half-full with hot water. Add a drop of liquid dishwashing detergent

and wash the inside of the percolator. Use a sponge and clean the inside of the
heating unit well. This part must be properly cleaned to maintain the proper
operation of the percolator.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrocution and electrical shock, remove the
detachable electrical cord from the percolator before washing the percolator.
Do not immerse the percolator in water or any other liquid. Do not place the
percolator in a dishwasher. Do not wash the cord. Do not wash the percolator
while the cord is still attached.

5. Drain the soapy water then fill the percolator with hot water to rinse. Pour soapy

water through spout to clean the spout. Repeat with another hot water rinse. Dry.

6. Clean outside of percolator with a damp cloth. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the

percolator, not use abrasive scouring pads or cleansers.

CLEANING YOUR PERCOLATOR

Washer

Stem

If the percolator is used daily follow these instructions every other week. Fill the
percolator with 6 cups (1.5 L) cold water and 6 cups (1.5 L) white vinegar. Assemble
with stem, basket, spreader, and lid. Lock the lid in place.

Plug in and let go through the perk cycle. When perking has stopped let sit another
15 minutes. Unplug and drain the percolator. Let cool then clean according to
“How To Clean.”

TO REMOVE MINERAL DEPOSITS AND BUILDUPS

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If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our Customer Assistance Number.
For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to
assist you. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your appliance.

MODEL: ________________ TYPE: _________________ SERIES: ________________
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.walmart.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 (US) 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.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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

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Marketed in Canada by:

Wal-Mart Canada Corp.
1940 Argentia Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1P9

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