How Do You Use A General Electric Automatic Percolator?
General Electric offers two types of automatic percolators, one holds 12 cups, which is designed for everyday household use. The other is a 40 cup coffee urn, designed more for office or party settings. In either model, coffee is made in much the same way. Wash and dry all parts of the percolator before the first use. This will remove any shipping or packaging dust from the appliance. Fill the coffee pot with water for the desired amount of coffee as indicated by the fill lines inside the pot. Place the basket stem inside the pot, then place the coffee basket on the stem. 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. Place the lid on the pot, and lock it in place by turning the lid into the locking position. 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. Allow approximately 1 minute per cup f
