Coffee Urn
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USA: 1-800-851-8900
Canada : 1-800-267-2826
840095700
4. Place cover onto coffee urn and turn to lock.
Parts and Features
1. Cover
5. Plug cord into the coffee urn then plug the cord into
electrical outlet. The unit automatically turns on.
2. Coffee Basket
3. Stem
4. Heating Unit Well
5. Serving Spout
6. Ready Light
6. The coffee urn will stop automatically when the coffee has
finished brewing, and the Ready light will glow. Allow about
1 minute per cup for brewing time.
7. Using a hot mitt, remove cover then carefully remove cof-
fee basket with HOT grounds and stem. Replace cover.
8. The coffee urn will remain at serving temperature until it is
unplugged. To serve, place a cup under the serving spout.
Push down and hold the lever until the cup is filled, then
release the lever. For a constant flow, to empty the urn, or
fill a carafe, lift the lever straight up. The lever will stay in
the open position until the lever is pushed down.
9. When finished serving coffee, unplug the coffee urn from
the electrical outlet. Then remove cord from the coffee urn.
Coffee Making Chart
To Make Coffee
Water Level
42 cups
36 cups
30 cups
24 cups
18 cups
12 cups
Amount of Ground Coffee
Before First Use: Clean the coffee urn by following the steps
in “How To Clean.”
1. To make coffee, remove cover, coffee basket and stem. Fill
coffee urn with cold water to desired level as indicated by
numbered servings on inside of urn.
2. Place stem into coffee basket. Then holding the center
post of the coffee basket place large end of stem into
heating unit well.
3. Measure ground coffee into coffee basket. Avoid getting
ground coffee in the stem. Refer to the Coffee Making
Chart that follows. Spread coffee evenly in basket.
21⁄2 cups
21⁄4 cups
13⁄4 cups
11⁄2 cups
1 cup
3⁄4 cup
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NOTE: We recommend using coffee that has been ground
specifically for use in a percolator-type coffee maker.
However, coffee marked “For All Coffee Makers” is acceptable.
If using a coffee grinder and whole beans, percolator coffee
should be a coarse grind. A finely ground coffee may cause
the coffee basket to overflow.
4. Drain the soapy water then fill the coffee urn with hot water
to rinse. Open serving spout and let hot water flow through
to clean the spout. Repeat with another hot water rinse
then dry.
5. Clean outside of coffee urn with a damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive scouring pads or cleansers.
To Heat Water
Use heated water to make instant coffee, hot cocoa, or tea.
1. To heat water, remove cover, coffee basket and stem.
Fill coffee urn with cold water to desired level as indicated
by numbered servings on inside of coffee urn.
2. Place stem into coffee basket then place large end of stem
into heating unit well. (Using the stem and basket will
speed heating time.)
3. Place cover onto coffee urn and turn to lock. Plug in coffee
urn and let go through complete perk cycle. Water is hot
when the Ready light glows.
To Remove Mineral Deposits
and Build-Up
If the coffee urn is used daily follow these instructions every
other week. Fill the coffee urn with 1 quart cold water and
1 quart white vinegar. Assemble with stem, coffee basket,
and cover.
Plug in and let go through the perk cycle. When perking has
stopped let sit another 15 minutes. Unplug and drain the
coffee urn. Let cool then clean according to “How To Clean.”
To Remove Discoloration
How To Clean
1. After each use, unplug cord from outlet then remove cord
To lighten discolored metal inside the coffee urn, fill the urn to
the 42 cup level. Assemble with stem and coffee basket.
Place 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cream of tartar into
basket (found in the spice section of supermarket). Place
cover onto coffee urn.
from the coffee urn. Let cool before cleaning.
2. Remove cover, coffee basket and stem. Wash these in hot
soapy water. Rinse and dry. These parts can also be
placed in dishwasher. Do not put coffee urn in dishwasher.
3. Fill the coffee urn half full with hot water. Add a drop of
liquid dishwashing detergent and wash the inside of the
coffee urn. Use a scouring pad and clean the inside of the
heating unit well. This part must be properly cleaned to
maintain the proper operation of the coffee urn.
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Plug in and let go through the perk cycle. When perking has
stopped let sit another 15 minutes. Unplug and drain the
coffee urn. Let cool then clean according to “How To Clean.”
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Customer Service
If you have a question about your coffee urn, call our toll-free
customer service number. Before calling, please note the model,
type, and series numbers and fill in that information below. These
numbers can be found on the bottom of your coffee urn. This
information will help us answer your question much more quickly.
MODEL:_____________ TYPE:_____________ SERIES: _____________
LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products or one (1) year for
Hamilton Beach products from the date of original purchase, except as noted below.
During this period, we will repair or replace this product, at our option, at no cost. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS
EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND
ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE
HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with respect to the following, which may be
supplied with this product: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainer, blades, and/or
agitators. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not
cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, use for commercial purposes, or
any use not in conformity with the printed directions. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state, or
province to province. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied
warranties or special, incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations
may not apply to you.
If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE
STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please
have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS
In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900
In Canada 1-800-267-2826
HAMILTON BEACH PROCTOR-SILEX,INC.
263 Yadkin Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387
PROCTOR-SILEX CANADA,INC.
Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
840095700
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