West Bend L5590A 58036 Instruction Manual

COFFEEMAKER

Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards...............................................................................................2

Heat Precautions...................................................................................................... 2

Electricity Precautions.............................................................................................. 3

Precautions For Use Around Children...................................................................... 4

Using Your Cofeemaker........................................................................................4-5

Cleaning Your Coffeemaker.....................................................................................6

Warranty...................................................................................................................7

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

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

• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use instructions in this manual.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

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

• Do not operate when the appliance is not working properly or when it has been

damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend® Housewares may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• Do not use this appliance on the stovetop, under a broiler, in the oven, or in the

refrigerator or freezer.

• For household use only.

To prevent burns, personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

HEAT PRECAUTIONS

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs where provided. Use hot pads or oven mitts when handling hot surfaces.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

• Make sure cover, basket, stem and cord are properly attached before coffeemaker is plugged in. No part of the coffeemaker should be removed during the brewing cycle as scalding may occur.

To prevent electrical shock, personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

ELECTRICITY PRECAUTIONS

• To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

• Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To

disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.

• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning and allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.

• Your appliance has a short cord as a safety precaution to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement. Position the cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the counter, table or other area or touch hot surfaces.

• While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, make sure the cord has the same or higher wattage as the coffeemaker (wattage is stamped on the underside of the base). To avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the counter, table or other area.

• Use an electrical outlet that accommodates the polarized plug on the appliance. On a polarized plug, one blade of the plug is wider than the other. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet or extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or extension cord feels hot.

• Keep the cord away from hot parts of the appliance and hot surfaces during operation.

To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AROUND CHILDREN

• Always supervise children.

• Do not allow children to operate or be near the appliance, as the outside surfaces

are hot during use.

• Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange cord to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

USING YOUR COFFEEMAKER

Cover Coffee Basket

Stem

Faucet

Heating Unit Well Serving Light

Before using the coffeemaker for the first time, clean it thoroughly. Refer to Cleaning Your Coffeemaker section.

Water Level Amount of Ground Coffee Water Level Amount of Ground Coffee

42 Cups 2 ½ Cups 36 Cups 2 Cups 30 Cups 1 ¾ Cups 28 Cups 1 2/3 Cups

SPECIAL NOTE ON GRINDING COFFEE BEANS: If grinding your own coffee beans, grind to medium coarseness for best results. DO NOT grind too fine (powderlike) as this can cause basket to flood. Use standard measuring cups to measure coffee. Do not allow ground coffee to fall into stem. The amount of coffee recommended will produce mild coffee, which most people prefer.

24 Cups 1 ½ Cups 22 Cups 1 ½ Cups 18 Cups 1 ¼ Cups 12 Cups 1 Cup

1. With basket and stem removed, fill coffeemaker with COLD water to desired level

using the cup markings on inside of coffeemaker as a guide. Do not make less than 12 or more than maximum capacity of the coffeemaker at one time.

2. Place stem into heating unit in bottom of coffeemaker, then put basket on stem.

Spread the recommended amount of ground coffee evenly into the basket. See chart. Use regular electric perk grind coffee or coffee ground for all coffeemakers. Do not use drip or finely ground coffee as flooding of the basket can occur.

3. Turn cover in place on coffeemaker. To reduce coffee spills, especially if

coffeemaker is tipped over, make sure cover has been turned clockwise until it is completely secured in the handle slots. (Note the arrows on the cover for correct turning.) The cover temporarily reduces coffee spilage if coffeemaker is tipped over, so care should be used when moving coffeemaker.

4. Place coffeemaker on a dry, level surface. Attach cord to coffeemaker and plug

into a 120 volt AC electrical outlet ONLY.

5. Coffeemaker stops perking automatically. (Each cup of coffee requires about 1

minute brewing time) Serving light will glow when coffee is ready. Before serving, use a hot pad to remove cover, then carefully remove stem and basket from coffeemaker as coffee and grounds are HOT. If not removed, bitter oils from the coffee grounds will drip into coffee. Replace the cover making sure it is completely secured into the handle slots.

6. Coffee will remain at serving temperature as long as coffeemaker is connected to

outlet. (if you have an insulated coffeemaker, the sealed-air insulation will keep coffee hot for up to two hours without electricity.) To serve, place cup and saucer under faucet and press down on handle. If a continuous flow is desired to fill a carafe, lift handle straight up until it locks into open position. When approximately one cup of coffee remains in coffeemaker, disconnect from outlet.

TO MAKE MORE COFFEE: If another pot of coffee is desired right away, partially fill coffeemaker with cold water to reset the thermostat. Pour out water, refill with cold water and repeat steps 1-6.

TO HEAT WATER FOR INSTANT BEVERAGES: Plain water may be heated in your coffeemaker for use with instant beverages. Simply fill the clean coffeemaker with cold water to the desired cup level, and then place the stem and empty coffee basket in place. Using the stem and empty basket will heat the water more uniformly. Secure cover in place and plug coffeemaker in. Heat water until perking stops and serving light comes on. Unplug coffeemaker when less than 1 cup remains. Other than making coffee or heating water, no other liquid should be

heated in coffeemaker as damage to heating unit can occur.

When coffeemaker is used to heat water only, the metal inside will discolor which is normal and does not affect performance or the water heated in the coffeemaker. Refer to Special Cleaning Instructions in this manual for removing discoloration as well as mineral deposits, which form inside the coffeemaker when heating water. If these deposits are not removed, pitting of the metal inside may occur and result in damage to coffeemaker. Refer to the cleaning your coffeemaker section.

CLEANING YOUR COFFEEMAKER

Improper cleaning of the coffeemaker, especially the heating unit well will affect performance of the coffeemaker, resulting in weak, lukewarm coffee and may even cause the coffeemaker to stop perking. To keep your coffeemaker working properly, it is important to follow all cleaning instructions after each use.

1. Unplug coffeemaker and allow to cool before cleaning.

2. Clean basket, stem and cover in hot soapy water with a dishcloth, rinse and dry.

Coffee stains on underside of cover or stem may be removed by scouring with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive cleanser.

3. Clean inside of coffeemaker by filling with hot water until about one-third full. Add

small amount of liquid dishwasher detergent and wash with a dishcloth or sponge. Then clean the heating unit well (where stem fits) with a scouring pad, to remove coffee residue. Twist pad inside heating unit well to clean thoroughly. IMPORTANT: If heating unit well is not kept clean, coffeemaker will not perform properly.

4. After cleaning inside of coffeemaker, drain and rinse inside. Clean faucet by

letting clear water run through it into sink, while moving faucet handle up and down. Drain water from inside of coffeemaker and dry.

5. Clea n outside of coffeemaker with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Do not

use abrasive metal scouring pads or cleansers on outside of coffeemaker as scratching will occur.

DO NOT WASH COFFEEMAKER PARTS IN AN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER.

SPECIAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

To Remove Mineral Deposits: If coffeemaker is used daily, a special cleaning

every 2 weeks OR every week if used for heating water, is necessary. Fill coffeemaker with 1 quart each of water and white distilled vinegar. (If a white mineral buildup has formed on inside of coffeemaker, use an additional 2 cups of vinegar.) Place stem and empty coffee basket in place, secure cover onto coffeemaker and plug in. Allow coffeemaker to complete perking cycle, then let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Unplug and drain coffeemaker. Allow to cool and follow general cleaning instructions.

To Remove Discoloration: Inside of the coffeemaker can discolor when used for heating water, which is normal. To remove/lighten discoloration, fill coffeemaker with water to the level of discoloration (at least to the 12 cup level, but not past maximum cup level). Place stem and empty basket in place. For every 12 cups of water added to coffeemaker, add 2 teaspoons cream of tartar to basket. Secure cover onto coffeemaker, plug cord into coffemaker and then into outlet and allow coffeemaker to complete perk cycle. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes or until discoloration is lightened. Unplug cord and drain coffeemaker. Allow to cool and follow general cleaning instructions.

Do not use baking soda to clean coffeemaker, as it will discolor inside metal.

After frequent use, coffee residue may collect inside faucet. To clean, unscrew top half of faucet. Move a small brush up and down through faucet. Insert brush through opening inside coffeemaker to clean faucet connection. Rinse and replace top half of faucet.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

West Bend® Housewares, LLC warrants this appliance from failures in the material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of original purchase, provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the West Bend® Housewares, LLC Instruction Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at West Bend® Housewares, LLC discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

The West Bend® Housewares, LLC warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. The West Bend® Housewares, LLC warranty is null and void, as determined solely by West Bend® Housewares, LLC, if the appliance is damaged through accident, misuse or abuse, scratching, overheating, or if the appliance is altered in any way or if used outside of an indoor household setting.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL WEST BEND® HOUSEWARES, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE, INCIDENTAL, FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ITS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, return it to the original place of purchase. For further details please contact the West Bend® Housewares Customer Service Department at (262) 334-6949 or e-mail us at housewares@westbend.com. Return shipping fees are non-refundable. Hand-written receipts are not accepted. West Bend Housewares, LLC is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts may be ordered direct from West Bend® Housewares, LLC by ordering online at www.westbend.com: Replacement Parts. Or you may call or e-mail the service department at the number/e-mail address listed above, or by writing to us at:

West Bend Housewares, LLC Attn: Customer Service P.O. Box 2780 West Bend, WI 53095

Be sure to include the catalog/model number of your appliance (located on the bottom/back of the unit) and a description and quantity of the part you wish to order. Along with this include your name, mailing address, Visa/MasterCard number, expiration date and the name as it appears on the card. Checks can be made payable to West Bend Housewares, LLC Call Customer Service to obtain purchase amount. Your state’s sales tax and a shipping/processing fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two (2) weeks for delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your new West Bend® Housewares, LLC product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof of purchase and record the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________________ Where purchased and price, if known: ____________________________________________________ Item Number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product): ___________________________________________

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