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This manual provides instructions for the safe and efficient operation of your West Bend Electric Percolator, Model 54159. This 12-cup stainless steel percolator is designed to brew coffee quickly and keep it warm automatically, ensuring a fresh cup every time.
Berme garrantzitsuak
Etxetresna elektrikoak erabiltzean, oinarrizko segurtasun-neurriak jarraitu behar dira beti sute, deskarga elektriko eta pertsonei lesio arriskua murrizteko, besteak beste:
- Irakurri argibide guztiak aparatua erabili aurretik.
- Ez ukitu gainazal beroak. Erabili heldulekuak edo eskutokiak.
- Arrisku elektrikoen aurka babesteko, ez sartu kablea, entxufeak edo aparatua uretan edo beste likido batean.
- Gainbegiratzea beharrezkoa da aparaturen bat umeek edo umeen ondoan erabiltzen dutenean.
- Deskonektatu entxufetik erabiltzen ez duzunean eta garbitu aurretik. Utzi hozten piezak jarri edo kendu aurretik, eta aparatua garbitu aurretik.
- Ez erabili aparaturik kablea edo entxufea hondatuta dagoenean, edo aparatuak gaizki funtzionatzen duenean edo nolabait hondatu ondoren.
- Ez erabili kanpoan.
- Ez utzi kablea mahaiaren edo erakusmahaiaren ertzetik zintzilik zintzilik, ezta gainazal beroak ukitu ere.
- Ez jarri gas edo erregailu elektriko bero baten gainean edo inguruan, edo berotutako labe batean.
- Lotu beti entxufea aparatuari lehenik, eta gero kablea hormako entxufean. Deskonektatzeko, jarri edozein kontrola "desaktibatuta", eta kendu entxufea hormako entxufetik.
- Ez erabili aparatua aurreikusitako erabilera ez den beste baterako.
Produktua amaituview
The West Bend Electric Percolator is constructed from durable stainless steel with a chrome mirror finish. It features a heat-resistant handle and base for safe handling.

Image: West Bend Electric Percolator with its dimensions clearly marked: 9.57 inches wide, 5.91 inches deep, and 11.82 inches high. The percolator is silver with a black base and handle.
Osagaiak:
- Percolator Pot: The main body of the coffee maker.
- Estalkia: Features a clear knob to observe the percolation process.
- Percolator Stem: The vertical tube that carries hot water to the coffee grounds.
- Kafe Saskia: Kafearen hondarrak gordetzen ditu.
- Zabaltzailea: Sits on top of the coffee grounds in the basket.
- Elikatze-kable desmuntagarria: For easy serving.

Image: The West Bend Electric Percolator disassembled, showing the main pot, the lid with its clear knob, the percolator stem, the coffee basket, and the spreader plate.
Konfigurazioa
- Hasierako garbiketa: Before first use, wash the percolator pot, lid, stem, basket, and spreader in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
- Urez bete: Fill the percolator pot with cold, fresh water to the desired level. The pot has internal markings or a water level indicator on the handle for 2 to 12 cups. Ensure water does not exceed the maximum fill line.
- Insert Percolator Stem: Place the percolator stem into the pot, ensuring the bottom of the stem is securely seated in the heating element.
- Gehitu kafe-lurra: Place the coffee basket onto the percolator stem. Add your desired amount of medium-coarse ground coffee to the basket. For best results, use approximately one level tablespoon of coffee for every cup of water. Place the spreader on top of the coffee grounds.
- Estalkia ziurtatu: Place the lid firmly onto the percolator pot.

Image: A hand pouring water into the percolator. The internal markings for cup measurements (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) are visible inside the stainless steel pot.

Image: A hand using a spoon to add coffee grounds into the stainless steel coffee basket, which is placed on the percolator stem.
Video: This video demonstrates the complete process of setting up the West Bend Electric Percolator, from filling water and adding coffee grounds to assembling the components and brewing.
Funtzionamendu-argibideak
- Konektatu energia: Attach the detachable power cord to the percolator and then plug it into a standard 110V AC electrical outlet. The percolator will begin brewing automatically.
- Percolation Process: Water will heat and rise through the percolator stem, showering over the coffee grounds. You can observe the brewing process through the clear knob on the lid.
- Prest adierazlea: A ready-to-serve indicator light will illuminate when the coffee is brewed to perfection.
- Mantendu bero-funtzioa: Once brewing is complete, the percolator automatically switches to a 'keep warm' temperature, maintaining the coffee at an ideal serving temperature without scorching.
- Zerbitzatu: Unplug the detachable cord from the percolator for convenient, cord-free serving directly at the table. The heat-resistant handle ensures safe pouring.

Irudia: Gertutik view of the percolator's handle, highlighting the coffee level indicator window and the cool-touch design of the handle.

Image: A close-up of the percolator's base, showing the detachable power cord being unplugged, enabling cordless serving.
Mantentzea eta Garbiketa
Garbiketa erregularrak zure perkolatzailearen iraupena eta errendimendu optimoa bermatuko ditu.
- Deskonektatu eta hoztu: Deskonektatu beti perkolatzailea eta utzi guztiz hozten garbitu aurretik.
- Desmuntatu: Remove the lid, percolator stem, coffee basket, and spreader.
- Ontzi-garbigailuan seguru dauden piezak: The lid, percolator stem, and coffee basket are top-rack dishwasher safe.
- Hand Wash Pot: The percolator pot should be hand washed with warm, soapy water. Do not immerse the base of the percolator in water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
- Deskalifikazioa: Periodically descale the percolator to remove mineral deposits. Fill the pot with a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water. Brew as usual, then discard the solution. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and brew a pot of plain water before making coffee.

Image: The stainless steel percolator stem, coffee basket, and spreader are displayed on a white surface, emphasizing their dishwasher-safe nature.
Arazoak konpontzea
- Coffee is too weak: Ensure you are using the correct ratio of coffee grounds to water. Use a medium-coarse grind suitable for percolators.
- Coffee is too strong: Murriztu erabilitako kafe-hondar kopurua.
- Sediment in coffee: Ensure coffee grounds are not too fine. A medium-coarse grind is recommended for percolators to prevent grounds from passing through the basket.
- Percolator not brewing: Check that the power cord is securely plugged into both the appliance and the wall outlet. Ensure the percolator stem is correctly seated in the heating element.
Zehaztapenak
| Marka | West Bend |
| Ereduaren izena | Percolador elektrikoa |
| Modelo zenbakia | 54159 |
| Edukiera | 12-Cup (96 Fluid Ounces) |
| Kolorea | Zilarrezkoa |
| Kanpoko akabera | Stainless Steel with Chrome Mirror Finish |
| Energia iturria | AC egokitzailea |
| liburukiatage | 110V |
| Eragiketa modua | Eskuliburua |
| Produktuaren neurriak | 9.57" L x 5.91" W x 11.82" H |
| Ontzi-garbigailuen atal seguruak | Cover, Stem, and Basket are top rack dishwasher safe |
Bermea eta Laguntza
This West Bend Electric Percolator comes with a one-year warranty from the date of purchase. For warranty claims, technical support, or replacement parts, please contact West Bend customer service. Keep your purchase receipt as proof of purchase.
Laguntza gehiago behar baduzu, bisitatu West Bend Store.