West Bend 54129 User Manual

WEST BEND

C O F F E E M A K E R

Model No. 54129

9 Cup Automatic Coffeemaker

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read a nd follow the instructions and warnings in

this care and use i nstructional manual.

Care and Use Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUA RDS

Use electricity safely and wisely. Observe safety precautions when using your coffeemaker including the following:

• Read all instr uctions before using.

• Always attach plug to coffeemaker first, then pl ug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect remove plug

from wall outlet. Let coffeemaker cool before removing cord.

• Do not leave coffeemak er plugged in when not in use.

• Do not let cord touch ho t surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter, table or other surface area .

• Coffeemaker should always be unplugged and allo wed to cool before cleaning.

• Make sure cover, basket, stem a nd cord are properly attached before coffeemaker is pl ugged in.

(See instructions.) No p art of the coffeemaker should be remo ved during the brewing cycle. Scalding may occur.

• Your coffeemaker, its cord and plugs should not be immersed in liquids, placed near a hot elect ric or

gas burner, or in a heated oven.

• Coffeemaker should not be used outdoors.

• Do not touc h hot coffeema ker. Use hand les or knob.

• Supervise closely when coffeemaker is used by or near children.

• Use your coffeemaker only for the use s described in this booklet. Do not use attachments with your

coffeemaker unless recommended by T he West Bend Company.

• Do not use your coffeemaker if it or it s cord are damaged or not working properly. Return it to The

West Be nd Compa ny for exa mination a nd/or rep air.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Your coffeemaker needs no special care other than cleaning.

WARNING: To prevent personal injury or property damage caused by fire, always unplug t his and other appliances when not in use.

For household use only.

Electric Cord Statement

CAUTION: Yo ur coffeemaker has a short cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property

damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with the cord. Do not allow children to be near or use this coffeemaker without adult supervision. If you must use a longer cordset or an e xtension cord when using this coffeemaker, t he cord must be arranged so it will not drape or hang over the edge of a countertop, tabletop or surface area where it can be pulled on by children or tri pped over. To prevent electric shock, perso nal injury or fire, the electrical r ating of the extension cord you use must be the same or more than the wattage of the co ffeemaker (wattage is stamped on underside of ba se).

BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME: Before using the co ffeemaker for the first time, clean it

thoroughly. Refer to General Cleaning Instructions, Steps 1-4 in this leaflet.

CAUTION: To preven t personal injury or property damage caused by fire, always unplug t his and other appliances when not in use.

Your coffeemaker is now ready to use.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING COFFEE

1. With basket and stem removed, fill coffeemaker with COLD water to desired level, using the cup markings on inside of coffeemaker as guide. Do no t make less than (4 or 5 cups) or more than maximum (8 or 9 cups) amount of coffee a t one time.

2. Place stem into heating unit in bottom of coffeemaker, then put basket on stem. Add electric perk or regular grind coffee ground for all coffee makers into basket using 1 level tablespoon per cup for mild strength and 1 slightly rounded tablespoon per cup for strong strength. Do not use drip or finely

ground coffee as flooding of the basket can occur.

SPECIAL NOTE ON GRINDING COFFEE BEANS:

If grindi ng your own co ffee beans, gr ind to mediu m coarsenes s for best resu lts. DO NOT grind too fine (powder-like) as this can cause basket to flood.

Be careful not to let ground coffee fall into stem. Spr ead coffee evenly into basket. The a mount of coffee can be adjusted to suit your pr eference.

• SPECIAL NOTES: The basket does not have a per forated cover as the coffeemaker co ver is

designed to spread water e venly over the coffee grounds. In additio n, the bottom of the basket is designed with a built-in filter, therefore a paper filter is not needed. If you prefer to double filter your coffee, a paper filter ca n be used, just be sure it fits into t he bottom of the basket. The water level markings represent 5-1/2 ounces for each cup of co ffee. This amount of water will ensure a standard 5ounce cup of brewed coffee as some water is absorbed by the grounds and some is lost in steam.

3. Secure cover on coffee maker. Your coffeemaker will fea ture a lever-secured cover. For t he leversecured cover, position cover into opening of co ffeemaker while pressing lever down on top of handle. Release lever to secure cover in place. See Diagram.

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