PRESTO 6 Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- Presto
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6-cup stainless steel
Coffee Maker
Instructions
6 Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker
- Brews great coffee—hot and rich.
- Beautiful traditional design provides elegant coffee service anytime.
- Keeps coffee piping hot automatically.
INSTRUCTIONS
This is a Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are
recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.
- Read all instructions.
- To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or coffee maker in water or other liquid.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Do not let children handle or put electrical cords in their mouths.
- Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
- Be sure that the lid is securely in place before brewing and serving coffee.
- 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 Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or adjustment.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. Use only genuine Presto® accessories and replacement parts.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
- Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
- Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet, then from appliance.
- Remove and replace lid carefully.
- Scalding may occur if lid is removed during brewing cycle.
- Extreme caution must be used when moving coffee maker containing hot liquids.
- 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 use outdoors.
- Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Important Cord Information
A short, detachable power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be
used if care is properly exercised in its use.
If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
unintentionally.
Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
How to Use
To assure proper operation, read and follow the instructions carefully and
become familiar with the coffee maker parts (Fig. A). Before using for the
first time, wash the basket assembly, cover, and inside of the coffee maker
with warm, soapy water being careful not to get the base or plug receptacle
wet. Rinse thoroughly. The perk tube, basket, and basket lid can also be
cleaned in the dishwasher. 
CAUTION! To prevent electrical shock and damage to the coffee maker, do not immerse coffee maker in water or other liquid. In addition, keep the plug receptacle area dry. If you notice any moisture, dry thoroughly before use.
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For perfect coffee every time, always fill your coffee maker with fresh, COLD water. Fill to desired level (see fill level indicator inside the body on the handle side of the unit). The numbers indicate the quantity of cups brewed.* Make at least 2 cups at a time to assure best flavor.
IMPORTANT: When making consecutive pots of coffee, always rinse out the coffee maker with COLD water. Making coffee in a warm unit may result in weak coffee. -
For best clarity and flavor, use one of the disposable wraparound filters included. These filters can be found in the top filler of the carton. Additional filters are available at grocery stores and online. Look for brands such as Brew Rite wraparound-style coffee filters and Melitta wrap coffee filters.
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Place the center hole of the filter over the basket stem (Fig. B).
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Add coffee, either regular or percolator grind, to the basket. When adding coffee to the basket, place a finger over the basket stem to prevent grounds from falling through. Then, fold the corner holes of the filter onto the basket stem to cover the coffee. Tuck excess paper into the basket.
The following suggested amounts of coffee can be adjusted according to personal preference:**CUPS OF BREW*| TABLESPOONS OF COFFEE†*
2| 2–3
4| 3–7
6| 5–8
One cup is about 5 ounces brewed coffee| †4 tablespoons = ¼ cup -
Check that the washer on the bottom of the perk tube is clean and moves freely before each use. If it does not move freely, clean it with a brush.
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Cover the basket with the basket lid. Place the perk tube in the coffee maker perk well. (The perk well is the indented portion in the center of the coffee maker base.) While holding the tube in place, slip the filled basket onto the perk tube.
IMPORTANT: If the perk tube washer does not move freely or if the perk tube is not seated properly in the perk well, the coffee maker will not make coffee or the coffee will be weak. -
Place the cover on the coffee maker and push it down firmly.
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One cup is approximately 5 ounces brewed coffee.
** Brew Rite is a registered trademark of Rocklin Industries Inc. Melitta is a registered trademark of Melitta Europa GmbH & Co. KG. Presto is not affiliated with these companies.-
Connect the cord to the coffee maker and then to a standard 120VAC wall outlet. Never plug the coffee maker in without water or liquid coffee in it.
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The signal light comes on automatically when the coffee is ready.
CAUTION! Use proper precautions to prevent the risk of burns. Do not touch the coffee maker’s hot surfaces. While in use, the coffee maker parts, coffee grounds, and coffee may be hot and scalding may occur. Coffee stays hot as long as the coffee maker is plugged in. -
Disconnect the cord from the electrical outlet first and then from the coffee maker.
CAUTION! The coffee maker parts, coffee grounds, and remaining coffee may still be hot. To prevent burns, allow to cool before washing the unit.
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Care and Cleaning
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Allow the coffee maker to cool before cleaning.
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Hold onto the coffee maker handle with one hand. Position your other hand so that the heel is resting on the cover on the spout side of the coffee maker and your fingers are grasping the cover knob. Pressing down with the heel of your hand, tilt the cover towards the spout side of the coffee maker. Pull the cover off. Discard coffee grounds and filter.
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Wash and rinse the basket assembly, cover, and inside of coffee maker with warm, soapy water after each use.
CAUTION! To prevent electrical shock and damage to the coffee maker, do not immerse coffee maker in water or other liquid or allow the plug receptacle or base to get wet.
The spout and perk tube, including the washer, can be cleaned with a brush. IMPORTANT: The washer on the bottom of the perk tube needs to move freely.
The perk tube, basket, and basket lid can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. -
Wipe the outside surface with a damp cloth. Thoroughly dry with a towel. IMPORTANT: Keep the plug receptacle area dry. If you notice any moisture, dry thoroughly before use.
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To keep the coffee maker functioning properly, periodically remove oil, stains, and any sediment from inside the coffee maker. To clean, add water up to the 6 mark. Then prepare the coffee maker as you would for making a full pot of coffee, except add 2 tablespoons of automatic dishwashing detergent to the basket in place of the coffee and do not use a disposable filter.
Once the signal light illuminates, allow the coffee maker to remain plugged in for 15 to 20 minutes. Unplug the coffee maker, pour out the cleaning solution, and then rinse the inside of the coffee maker and the parts with running water. Fill the coffee maker with fresh water up to the 6 mark and perk again. Pour out the water and thoroughly rinse the inside of the coffee maker and the parts. Depending on the severity of the staining, it may be necessary to repeat this cleaning procedure.
If you think your perked coffee is weak (appears light in color and lacks flavor), check the following:
- Use at least the minimum amount of coffee, as indicated in the chart on page 2, and make sure that an actual measuring tablespoon is used to determine the correct amount.
- The coffee maker needs to be cleaned (see detailed cleaning instructions in step 5 above). Accumulated sediment in the perk well of a coffee maker will negatively affect the perking action.
- Be sure that the washer on the bottom of the perk tube moves freely. If the washer is stuck, clean it with a brush.
- Make sure the washer on the perk tube is positioned on top of the perk well in the bottom of the pot.
- Before making consecutive pots of coffee, always rinse out the coffee maker with COLD water.
Consumer Service Information
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto® appliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of these methods:
- Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time)
- Email us through our website at www.GoPresto.com/contact
- Write: National Presto Industries, Inc.
Consumer Service Department
3925 North Hastings Way
Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, email, or letter. When
emailing or writing, please include a phone number and a time when you can be
reached during weekdays if possible.
When contacting the Consumer Service Department, please indicate the model and
series numbers located on the bottom of the coffee maker. Please record this
information:
Model _____ Series __ Date Purchased ____
The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service Presto®
appliances and supply genuine Presto® parts. Genuine Presto® replacement parts
are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as Presto® appliances
and are engineered specifically to function properly with its appliances.
Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine Presto®
parts. “Look-alikes” might not be of the same quality or function in the same
manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine Presto® replacement parts, look
for the Presto® trademark.
Canton Sales and Storage Company
Presto Factory Service Department
555 Matthews Drive
Canton, MS 39046-3251
Presto® Limited Warranty
(Applies only in the United States)
This quality Presto ® appliance is designed and built to provide many years of
satisfactory performance under normal household use. Presto pledges to the
original owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship
during the first year after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our
option. Our pledge does not apply to damage caused by shipping. Outside the
United States, this limited warranty does not apply.
To obtain service under the warranty, please call our Consumer Service
Department at 1-800-877-0441. If unable
to resolve the problem, you will be instructed to send your Presto ® appliance
to the Presto Factory Service Department for a quality inspection; shipping
costs will be your responsibility. When returning an appliance, please include
your name, address, phone number, and the date you purchased the appliance as
well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this Presto ® appliance and
ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow
instructions, damage caused by improper replacement parts, abuse, misuse,
disassembly, alterations, or neglect will void this pledge. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state. This is Presto’s personal pledge to you and is being made
in place of all other express warranties.
National Presto Industries, Inc.
Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
©2022 National Presto Industries, Inc.
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References
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