• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle or knobs. • To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquids. • Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. • Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance. • Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment. • The use of an accessory not evaluated for use with this appliance may cause injury. • Do not use outdoors. • Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. • Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. • Do not use this appliance for other than intended use. • Keep the lid on the carafe when in use. • The carafe is designed for use with the appliance. It must never be used on a range top. • Do not clean the carafe with abrasive cleansers, steel wool, or other abrasives material. • Do not set a hot carafe down on a wet or cold surface. • Do not use the carafe if the glass is cracked or has a loose or weakened handle SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Description 1. Lid of water tank 2. Water tank 3. Water level indicator 4. Power cord with plug 5 Main housing 6. ON/OFF switch 7. Hot plate 8. Top cover 9. Pivoted filter holder 10. Glass jug 11. Jug lid 12. Jug handle 2 operatIon This product is for household use only. gettIng started 1. Remove all stickers, packing material, and literature. 2. Wash the carafe, carafe lid and brew basket in warm sudsy water—rinse thoroughly. These parts are also top rack, dishwasher safe. cLeanIng Before fIrst use Cycle the unit once with water to help remove any sediment. 1. Open lid and pour cold water into water reservoir up to the 4-cup level mark on the water window. Do not overfill. 2. Close the reservoir lid. 3. Insert brew basket pivoting hinge into brew basket holder. 4. Place a standard paper filter into the brew basket (do not add coffee grounds). 5. Grasp brew basket by small handle and use it to swing the brew basket closed. 6. Plug in the coffeemaker. 7. Place the carafe with carafe lid into coffeemaker and push the “ON” switch/ button. 8. When cycle is finished, turn the coffeemaker off and discard used filter and the water from the carafe. BreWIng coffee 1. Open water reservoir lid. 2. Use the carafe to fill the water reservoir with cold water. Watch water window for the desired level. Close the reservoir lid. 3. Grasp brew basket by small handle and swing open. Insert a standard paper filter into the brew basket, add ground coffee into filter (we recommend one heaping tablespoon for every two cups). 4. Grasp small handle and swing the brew basket closed. 5. Place the carafe into the coffeemaker. 6. Plug in the coffeemaker. 7. Push switch/button to “ON” and the light comes on. 8. Replace the carafe on the “Keep Hot” plate when not serving to keep coffee hot. Important: Do not swing open brew basket while brewing. 9. Switch the control to “OFF” when finished brewing. cLeanIng InstructIons 1. Be sure the unit is unplugged and cooled. 2. Grasp the small handle on the brew basket and swing basket completely open. 3. Remove the brew basket by lifting the basket straight up and off of pivot hinge. 4. Discard the paper filter with the grounds. 5. Clean parts as follows: • Brew basket, carafe and lid are all top rack dishwasher safe; or they may be hand washed in warm, sudsy water. • Wipe the exterior and the “Keep Hot” plate with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. Never immerse the coffeemaker in water. 6. Insert brew basket onto pivot hinge and swing closed. carIng for Your carafe A damaged Carafe may result in possible burns from a hot liquid. To avoid breaking: • Do not allow all liquid to evaporate from the carafe while on the “Keep Hot” plate or heat the carafe when empty. • Discard the carafe if damaged in any manner. A chip or crack could result in breakage. • Never use abrasive scouring pads or cleansers, they will scratch and weaken the glass. • Do not place the carafe on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven, or in a microwave oven. • Avoid rough handling and sharp blows. mIneraL deposIts and cLoggIng Mineral deposits left by hard water can clog your coffeemaker. Excessive steaming or a prolonged brewing cycle are signs that a cleaning is needed. Cleaning is recommended at least once a month. 1. Pour white vinegar into the water reservoir up to the 2-cup level on the water window. Add fresh water up to the 4-cup line, and close the reservoir lid. 2. Grasp brew basket by small handle and swing open. 3. Put a new paper filter in the brew basket, swing the basket closed and be sure it latches. Set the empty carafe on the “Keep Hot” plate....