12-Cup Model

• 1). Wash and dry all parts of the percolator before the first use. This will remove any shipping or packaging dust from the appliance.
  
  
• 2). Fill the coffee pot with water for the desired amount of coffee as indicated by the fill lines inside the pot.
  
  
• 3). Place the basket stem inside the pot, then place the coffee basket on the stem.
  
  
• 4). Place approximately 1 tbsp. of coarsely ground coffee per cup into the basket. For example, for a full pot, use at least 12 tbsp. of coffee.
  
  
• 5). Place the lid on the pot, and lock it in place by turning the lid into the locking position.
  
  
• 6). Plug the electric cord into the machine then into a wall outlet. The coffee pot will begin to perk automatically, once it is plugged into the power.
  
  
• 7). Allow approximately 1 minute per cup for the coffee to perk. The ready light will glow when the coffee is done.
  
  

40-Cup Urn

• 1). Fill the coffee urn with water to the appropriate water gauge line marked inside the urn.
  
  
• 2). Place the stem and basket into the urn.
  
  
• 3). Fill the coffee basket with coarsely ground coffee. A full 40 cups may take 2 1/2 cups or more of coffee for full flavor.
  
  
• 4). Attach the lid to the machine. Plug the electric cord into the coffee urn and the opposite end into an electrical outlet. The coffee urn will begin brewing automatically.
  
  
• 5). Watch for the blue light to appear as this indicates the coffee is brewing. The blue light will turn green when the coffee is ready to serve.