West Bend L5806, 54159 User Manual

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UP ELECTRIC PERCOLATOR

Instruction Manual

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

Before Using for the First Time ................................................................................ 3

Using your 12 Cup Electric Percolator...................................................................... 3

Cleaning your 12 Cup Electric Percolator ................................................................. 4

Warranty ................................................................................................................... 5

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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:

• Read all instructions.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons do not immerse

cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.

• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service information see
warranty page.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

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

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

• Attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn

any control to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

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

other hot liquids.

• Scalding may occur if the cover is removed during the brewing cycle.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

• Longer extension cords are available, but care must be exercised in their use.
While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one,
ensure that the marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or
greater than that of the appliance. If the plug is of the grounded type, the
extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. 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 where it can be pulled on 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.

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

• For household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Cover

Spreader

Liquid Level

Basket

Stem

Indicator

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EFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Many
accessory parts are contained within the packaging material.

Wash the percolator thoroughly before using. Refer to the “Cleaning your 12 Cup
Electric Percolator” section in this manual.

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SING YOUR 12 CUP ELECTRIC PERCOLATOR

1. To make coffee, remove cover, spreader, basket and stem. Fill percolator to
desired cup level with cold fresh water.

2. Wet basket to keep coffee grounds from sifting through. 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. Add desired amount of regular or percolator grind coffee to basket (refer to
chart), spreading evenly. Place spreader onto basket. Note: A finely ground
coffee may cause the coffee basket to overflow.

4. Place cover onto the percolator until it snaps close. Caution: Scalding may
occur if the cover is removed during the brewing cycle.

5. Plug the cord into the percolator then plug the cord into electrical outlet. The
unit will automatically turn on.

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6. The percolator will stop when the coffee has finished brewing, ready light will

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AMOUNT OF GROUND COFFEE

turn on. (Brew time is approximately 1 minute per cup.)

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

8. When approximately 1cup remains, unplug cord from electrical outlet and
remove cord from percolator. Allow percolator to cool completely before
cleaning.

12 cups 8 to 12 tablespoons
10 cups 8 to 10 tablespoons
8 cups 6 to 8 tablespoons
**6 cups 5 to 6 tablespoons
**4 cups ** 4 to 5 tablespoons
**2 cups (minimum level) 3 tablespoons

** Add approximately 6 ounces of water for each cup of coffee desired. 1 cup of
brewed coffee = 5 fluid ounces.

Note: A finely ground coffee may cause the coffee basket to overflow.

• 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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LEANING YOUR 12 CUP ELECTRIC PERCOLATOR

1.

Unplug percolator from electrical outlet and disconnect cord from percolator.
Allow the percolator to cool completely before cleaning.

2.

Wash and rinse inside of percolator, cover, spreader, stem and basket with hot
soapy water after each use and dry thoroughly. The heating unit well must be
properly cleaned after each use to maintain proper operation. DO NOT
IMMERSE THE PERCOLATOR IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS AS DAMAGE
WILL OCCUR.

3.

Wipe outside surface with damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive
scouring pads or cleansers as scratching and/or discoloration will occur.

• If the percolator is used daily, a build-up of mineral deposits may occur. To

clean, fill percolator with 30 ounces of cold water and 30 ounces of white
vinegar. Assemble with stem, basket, spreader and cover. Plug in and let
percolator go through entire perk cycle. When perking has stopped, let unit
sit for 15 minutes. Unplug and drain liquid. Allow to cool and follow regular
cleaning instructions to remove all vinegar traces from percolator.

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RODUCT 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 PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR
OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FOCUS
ELECTRICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please
contact the Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at [phone], or e-mail us at
[e-mail]. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all
warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return
the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. Focus
Electrics is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics, LLC several
ways. Order online at www.focuselectrics.com, e-mail [e-mail], over the
phone by calling [phone], or by writing to:

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

To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Service for an order total.
Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance,
which can be found on the bottom or back of the appliance, a description of the part or parts
you are ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to
Focus Electrics, LLC.

Your state/province’s sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please
allow two weeks for processing and delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your
new Focus Electrics 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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