West Bend L5698 56582 Instruction Manual
12-CUP DRIP COFFEEMAKER
Instruction Manual
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Important Safeguards............................................................................................... |
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Heat Precautions...................................................................................................... |
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Electricity Precautions .............................................................................................. |
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Precautions For Use Around Children...................................................................... |
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Glass Carafe Precautions ........................................................................................ |
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Using Your Drip Coffeemaker – First Use ................................................................ |
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Using Your Drip Coffeemaker – Preparing Coffee ................................................... |
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Cleaning Your Drip Coffeemaker ............................................................................. |
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Decalcifying Your Drip Coffeemaker ........................................................................ |
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Problems and Causes .............................................................................................. |
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Warranty................................................................................................................... |
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© 2007 West Bend, a Brand of Focus Electrics, LLC.
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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 a heated oven.
•The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
•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.
•Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
•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 or knobs where provided. Use hot pads or oven mitts when handling hot surfaces.
•Do not move an appliance containing hot water, coffee or other hot liquids.
•Do not refill the water reservoir while the appliance is on. Turn the machine off and allow to cool before refilling with water.
•Make sure glass carafe is in place when brewing coffee. If the glass carafe is not in place hot water or hot coffee will overflow.
•Do not remove any part of the coffeemaker, other than carafe; during the brew cycle as scalding could occur.
•The lid of the carafe must be in place and properly positioned on the coffee carafe during the brew process or hot water or hot coffee may overflow.
•Always use the proper grind of coffee. Too fine of a grind could clog the filter and cause hot water or hot coffee to overflow.
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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.
•Do not plug cord into wall outlet unless power switch is in OFF position.
•Always position switch to OFF and unplug the appliance from outlet before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
•A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
•Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, the marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over.
•This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it 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.
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To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all instructions and warnings.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AROUND CHILDREN
•Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
•Do not allow children to operate or be near the Drip Coffeemaker, 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.
GLASS CARAFE CAUTIONS
•The carafe is designed for use with this appliance only. Do not use the carafe provided with this appliance for any other appliance or application.
•Do not place carafe on hot surface or in a heated oven.
•Do not put a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
•Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle.
•Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
USING YOUR DRIP COFFEEMAKER – FIRST USE
Before making coffee, clean the entire unit according to the cleaning instructions. Wash all loose parts in warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry.
1.Place appliance on dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.
2.Plug cord into a 120 volt AC electric outlet only.
3.To remove any manufacturing residuals that may reside in the appliance, we recommend making at least one full pot with water only, no coffee grounds.
•A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.
•Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and cooling – this is normal.
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USING YOUR DRIP COFFEEMAKER – PREPARING COFFEE
1.Place appliance on dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.
2.With switch in the OFF position, plug cord into a 120 volt AC electric outlet only.
3.Ensure the brew basket is in place. Place paper or permanent coffee filter in brew basket and add desired amount of coffee into the filter. We recommend one measure (measuring spoon provided) of ground coffee for each cup of brewed coffee to start. After using your coffeemaker a few times, you can adjust the amount of coffee to suit your own taste. NOTE: The coffee grind should be appropriate for a “drip” coffeemaker. Do not use coffee that is ground to a powder like consistency. This will prevent water from passing through the coffee and may cause hot water or hot coffee to overflow.
4.Open the hinged water reservoir cover. Using the coffee carafe pour in the desired quantity of clean cool water for the number of cups you are brewing. Close the hinge reservoir cover. Never pour more water into the reservoir than the marked maximum level. Do not use warm or hot water to fill reservoir.
5.Place the coffee carafe with lid in position on the warming plate. Make sure coffee carafe sits flat on inside circle of warming plate. The lid of the carafe must be in place and properly positioned on the coffee carafe during the brew process or hot water or hot coffee may overflow.
6.Turn the coffeemaker to the ON position. The indicator light will illuminate indicating that the brewing process has begun. Note: As long as the indicator light is illuminated, the coffee will be kept warm. If the coffee carafe is removed before the end of the brew cycle, it must be returned properly to the warming plate so the coffee may continue to brew and to avoid hot water or hot coffee overflow.
7.After coffee has been served, switch unit to OFF position and follow directions in “CLEANING YOUR DRIP COFFEEMAKER” section.
•Pause 'n Serve Feature: The Pause 'n Serve Feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee while still in the brewing process. For optimum flavor, allow half the quantity of coffee to finish brewing before removing carafe. Return carafe within 30 seconds so the coffee may continue to brew and to avoid hot water or hot coffee overflow. To prevent scald injury, do not remove any part of coffeemaker, other than carafe, during the brew cycle.
•This coffeemaker features a 2-hour automatic shutoff as a safety feature.
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CLEANING YOUR DRIP COFFEEMAKER
1.Switch coffeemaker off and unplug from electrical outlet. Allow the entire unit to cool before cleaning.
2.Remove and discard used grounds and disposable filter from the brew basket.
3.Clean the brew basket, carafe and cover in a solution of warm water and mild liquid soap. Rinse thoroughly. These parts may also be cleaned in an automatic dishwasher, top rack only.
4.The exterior of the coffeemaker can be wiped clean with a damp cloth after it has been unplugged and the base is cool.
•Do not clean the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth or paper toweling. This may leave particles in the chambers that may clog small openings in your coffeemaker. Rinse with cold water periodically.
•Decalcify the Drip Coffeemaker periodically. See the “Decalcifying Your Drip Coffeemaker” section in this manual.
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DECALCIFYING YOUR DRIP COFFEEMAKER
•The coffeemaker must be decalcified periodically. Over time, mineral deposits build up on internal parts and effect the operation of the appliance. The frequency of decalcification depends on the hardness of your water and how often you use the Drip Coffeemaker. Indications that decalcifying is necessary are:
o Increased noise during production o Excessive steaming
o Longer brewing times
oThe pumping action stops before all of the water has been pumped from the water reservoir
•If usage is regular, decalcifying should be carried out as follows:
oWith soft water, decalcify once per year
o With medium water, decalcify every 3 months
oWith hard water, decalcify monthly
•We recommend the use of vinegar for decalcifying.
1.Pour 20 ounces (4-cup mark on coffee carafe) of fresh, cool undiluted white household vinegar into the coffee carafe. Make sure the coffee filter basket and coffee carafe cover are properly positioned. NOTE: Do not use coffee grounds and do not dilute vinegar with water.
2.Follow steps 4-7 in “Using Your Drip Coffeemaker – Preparing Coffee” section of this manual.
3.Repeat the process above except use clear cool water in place of vinegar to rinse any remaining traces of the vinegar from the system. Rinse twice using clean cool water each time.
PROBLEMS AND CAUSES
•Coffee or water leaks from coffee filter basket
oFilter is not properly placed or is folded over
oFilter basket is not properly in place
oCoffee carafe or carafe cover is not in place
oToo much coffee in filter
oFilter basket valve is dirty, broken or missing
•Coffee does not come out or is very slow
oNo water in coffee water reservoir
o No coffee in filter holder
o Basket is not properly in place
o Coffee carafe or carafe cover is not in place
o Filter clogged because coffee is ground too fine or packed too tight o Appliance needs to be decalcified
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PRODUCT WARRANTY
Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty
Focus Electrics, LLC (“Focus Electrics”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase, provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus Electrics discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.
This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by Focus Electrics if the appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the appliance is altered in any way.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICUALR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HERBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FOCUS ELECTRICS, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, 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, please contact the Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at (866) 290 –1851 or e-mail us at service@focuselectrics.com. Return shipping fees are non-refundable. A receipt proving original purchase date will be required for all warranty claims. Hand-written receipts are not accepted. Focus Electrics, LLC is not responsible for returns lost in transit.
Valid only in USA and Canada
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics, LLC online at www.focuselectrics.com. Or you may call or e-mail the service department at the number/e- mail address listed above, or by writing to us at:
Focus Electrics, 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 Focus Electrics, 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 Focus Electrics, 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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