Proctor Silex 40517 User Guide

READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR

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de vous aider.
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amables representantes están
listos para ayudar.
MEX: 01 800 71 16 100

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

Coffee Urn

Urne à café

Cafetera

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or

near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

4. 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.

5. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not

place cord, plug, or urn in water or other liquid.

6. Unplug from wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow

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

7. Coffee urn must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge

of counter to prevent accidental tipping.

8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or

plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or

damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must
be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided
customer service number for information on examination, repair, or
adjustment.

9.

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

10. Do not use outdoors.

11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot

surfaces, including stove.

12. Lock cover securely in place during brew cycle and when serving

coffee.

13. Scalding may occur if lid is removed during brew cycle.

14. Do not place coffee urn on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in

a heated oven.

15. To disconnect coffee urn, remove plug from wall outlet.

16. 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.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use.

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with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric
shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any
way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician
replace the outlet.

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Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided

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 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.

Parts and Features

Cover

Coffee Basket

Stem

Heating Unit
Well

Tank

Serving Spout

Base

Ready Light

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How to Make Coffee

BEFORE FIRST USE: Clean the urn by following the steps in
“How To Clean.”

NOTE: For best results, always use cold, fresh tap water.

1

Remove cover, coffee basket,
and stem.

Water Level*

30 cups
24 cups
18 cups
12 cups

* Always keep water and coffee amounts between the minimum and

maximum for your urn size.

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2

Fill urn to desired water level. You
must brew a minimum of 12 cups.
Do not fill beyond 30-cup line.

Amount of Ground Coffee*

13⁄4 cups (414 ml)
11⁄2 cups (355 ml)

1 cup (237 ml)

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⁄4 cup (177 ml)

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Wet

coffee basket
small particles of ground coffee
from sifting through).

NOTE: We recommend using
coffee that has been ground
specifically for use in a percolator-
type coffeemaker. However, coffee
marked “For All Coffeemakers” is
acceptable. If using a coffee grinder
and whole beans, percolator coffee
should be a coarse grind. Finely
ground coffee may cause the basket
to overflow and result in grounds in
the coffee.

(to help keep

4

Make sure stem is properly seated
in heating unit well in center or
urn may not percolate.

How to Make Coffee (cont.)

5

Do not spill coffee grounds in stem. Replace cover.

9

Place cup under serving spout.
Push down and hold lever until cup
is filled.

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Unplug.

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NOTICE: To avoid damage, do not
plug in when there is no liquid
inside.

NOTES:

• Urn will remain at serving temperature

until unplugged. If keeping coffee warm
for a long period, remove coffee basket
and stem when cycle is complete. This
will prevent bitter oils in the grounds from
affecting the flavor of the coffee.

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metal urn parts will be hot. Use a pot
holder or oven mitt to remove the cover,
coffee basket, and stem.

• To make additional coffee, rinse cover,

coffee basket, stem, and tank with cold
water and repeat Steps 1 through 9.

Burn Hazard. The

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The coffee urn will stop
automatically when the coffee has
finished brewing, and the ready
light will glow.

• To reheat coffee, remove coffee basket

and stem. Lock cover in place and
plug in unit; then turn on for 20 to 60
minutes, depending on amount of coffee
remaining. Do not reheat if less than 20
cups are left in the urn.

TO HEAT WATER:

(for instant coffee, hot cocoa, or tea)

1. Remove cover, coffee basket, and stem.
Fill urn with cold water to desired level.

2. Do not replace coffee basket or stem.
Water will heat best without these parts.

3. Place cover onto coffee urn and turn to
lock. Plug in urn and let it complete a
perk cycle. Water is hot when the ready
light glows.

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How to Clean

Periodically clean coffee urn with water and white vinegar solution. See “How to Clean Mineral Deposits and Buildup.”

Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not immerse
the base or tank in water.

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Unplug.

Remove cover, coffee basket, and
stem.

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The metal urn parts will be hot. Use
a pot holder or oven mitt to remove
the cover.

Burn Hazard.

Clean inside of coffee urn with
warm, soapy water.

Wipe exterior of urn with a damp
cloth. NOTICE: To avoid damage to
the urn, do not use abrasive cleaners
or pads on any part of the coffee urn.

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How to Clean Mineral Deposits and Buildup

Clean urn every 15 to 20 cycles
to remove mineral deposits and
buildup, or more frequently if using
hard water.

1

Remove coffee basket and cover.
Pour equal parts water and white
vinegar into urn.

2

Replace coffee basket and cover.
Plug into outlet and let percolate
one cycle.

How to Remove Discoloration

1

Add water to 30-cup fill line.

2

Replace stem and coffee
basket. Add 2 tablespoons plus
1 teaspoon (35 ml) cream of tartar.

3

After one cycle, let sit 15 minutes.
For best results, drain liquid from
urn. Once urn is completely cool,
follow steps in “How to Clean”
section.

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Replace cover. Plug into outlet
and let percolate one cycle.

After one cycle, unplug and let sit
15 minutes. Drain liquid from urn.
Let cool; then clean. See “How to
Clean” section.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Coffee not brewing/
coffee stops brewing/
unit will not turn on.

Coffee difficult to dispense.

PROBABLE CAUSE

• Mineral deposits have built up. Clean the urn following instructions in “How to Clean.”

• Water tank is empty.

• Unit is unplugged.

• Power outage.

• Stem is not aligned with heating unit well.

• Flush coffee grounds from serving spout.

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Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and
is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original
purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective,
at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or
component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal
or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to
the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or
gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the
product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the
rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All
liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition

of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such
warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have

other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or
special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada
or visit proctorsilex.com in the U.S. or proctorsilex.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on
your appliance.

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