Capresso Perk Product User Manuals & Instructions PDF

Making Coffee

Percolators produce very hot water. If you follow the sequence as described below you will avoid possible accidents which might cause severe injuries and burns.

1. Plug cord into the percolator base (Fig. 4).
2. Remove lid (Fig. 6), coffee basket, coffee basket lid and tube.
3. Fill the body of the Capresso Perk with cold water to the desired cup level as indicated on the inside of the percolator (Fig. 2). CAUTION: Never operate the percolator without water inside as this could damage the machine.
4. Wet the interior of the coffee basket to keep small coffee grounds from sifting through the bottom of the basket. Place coffee basket on tube. Hold the top of the tube and place tube and coffee basket into the heating well (Fig. 5). IF THE TUBE IS NOT SEATED PROPERLY IN THE HEATING WELL, THE PERCOLATOR WILL NOT PERK.
5. Add coarsely ground coffee into the basket to the desired cup level marking (Fig. 3). Avoid using finely ground coffee as this could sift through the holes. Avoid getting coffee grounds into the tube by placing your finger over the tube opening while adding ground coffee. Refer to the “Coffee Making Chart” that follows for adding the right amount of coffee. Spread coffee evenly in basket. Place coffee basket lid on top of the coffee basket.
6. Place lid onto percolator body using the markings to help lock in place. (Fig. 6) Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle!
7. Ensure the cord is plugged into the percolator; then plug the cord into an electrical outlet. The unit automatically turns on and will begin to heat.
8. Once the brewing cycle is complete the indicator light will illuminate and the machine will switch automatically to the keep warm function. Allow about 1 minute per cup for brewing time.
   CAUTION: Body of percolator will get very hot during brewing. Always use the handle (Fig. 1, I) when touching the percolator after brewing. Always wait until the percolator has cooled down sufficiently before attempting to empty the grounds from the coffee basket.
9. The percolator will remain at serving temperature until it is unplugged.
10. Remove plug from percolator for serving.
11. When finished serving coffee, the plug can be replaced to keep coffee hot. Always keep the appliance unplugged when not in use.
    CAUTION: Do not touch the stainless steel or glass parts of the percolator until the machine has completely cooled down. The stainless steel and glass parts will be extremely hot after brewing, always use caution when handling the hot percolator. Only use the handle (Fig. 1, I) when touching the hot percolator.