CAUTION:
Do not touch the stainless steel or glass parts until the machine
has completely cooled down. The stainless steel and glass parts will be
extremely hot after heating, always use caution when handling the hot
percolator. Only use the handle (Fig. 1, I) when touching the hot percolator.
Cleaning & Maintenance
1. After each use, unplug cord from outlet then remove cord from the percolator.
Let cool completely before cleaning as the parts will be very hot after brewing
or heating.
2. Remove lid, coffee basket, coffee basket lid and tube. Wash these parts in
hot, soapy water. (These parts can also be washed on the upper rack of the
dishwasher).
WARNING:
Do not put percolator body or power cord in dishwasher or
immerse in water!
3. Rinse all parts thoroughly and dry.
NOTE:
Make sure the washer at bottom of the tube
remains loose. If coffee grounds get stuck in this
area, remove them under running water or with a
wooden toothpick. Then rinse and dry.
4. Fill the percolator half-full with hot water. Add a drop
of liquid dishwashing detergent and wash the inside
of the percolator. Use a soft sponge and clean the
inside of the heating well. This part must be properly
cleaned to maintain the proper operation of the percolator.
Do not immerse percolator body or power cord in water!
Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners on the percolator body as
this could damage the machine.
5. Drain the soapy water through the spout; then fill the percolator with hot
water to rinse. Pour hot water through spout to clean the spout. Repeat with
another hot water rinse. Dry completely before storing the appliance. Store
with cover off.
6. Clean outside of percolator with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive scouring
pads or cleansers.
Descaling
To keep your coffee maker operating efficiently, it is important to decalcify at
least every 2-4 months depending on local water hardness.
1. Dissolve 1 oz. (28 g) of Capresso Cleaning Solution (or other descaling
agent) with 6 cups. (32 oz) of water and pour mixture into the percolator.
2. Assemble the percolator with tube, coffee basket, coffee basket lid and
percolator lid in place.
3. Plug in and allow the cleaning solution to pass through the system. When
perking has stopped, let the solution sit for another 15 minutes.
4. Unplug and drain the percolator. Rinse a few times with cold water.
5. Let cool and then clean according to “Cleaning & Maintenance” section.
8.
Tube
(Fig. 1, G)
Washer
