Instructions for Use of Reston Runner Coffee Pots
If you are interested in hosting a potluck breakfast after a run, please click here and/or contact Cathy Dutchak at breakfasts@restonrunners.org or call 703-620-3453. If you're interested merely in getting instructions on the use of the Club's coffee pots, read on...
Coffeepot directions
(Directions have been lost, so this is an estimated procedure!)
ONE HOUR before the coffee is needed, fill the brew basket in the pot with one pound of coffee. Fill the pot with water to the MAX line. When you put the basket in the pot, it will be slightly above the water line. Turn on the pot.
- Remove cover and brew basket. Check to see that spigot is closed. Use cold, fresh tap water to fill coffee urn. DO NOT OVERFILL OR UNDERFILL. Fill according to marking on inside of urn for number of cups desired. Use cold tap water ? the automatic brewing cycle is timed to begin with a cold water start.
NOTE: MINIMUM BREW VOLUME IS 25 CUPS.
- Wet the coffee basket to help keep small particles of coffee from sifting through. Add desired amount of REGULAR or PERCOLATOR GRIND COFFEE to basket. Use bottom of measuring cup to smooth out the grounds so you have a flat, even surface. Place basket on the pump tube. The pump tube must be resting correctly in center well in order for the unit to brew properly.
NOTE: Ground coffee quantities are printed on the side of the brew basket and on the following page for added convenience. The number of cups is based on the use of a standard dry measuring cup.
- Replace the urn cover and secure in position by turning cover clockwise.
- Plug into standard household 120 volt AC wall outlet. To avoid unnecessary strain on the heating mechanism, PLUG IN COFFEE URN AFTER THE WATER AND COFFEE ARE ADDED.
- When coffee brewing is complete, percolating will stop and the green indicator light will come on. The urn automatically switches to the "keep warm? setting to preserve fesh-tasting coffee at hot, ready-to-serve temperature.
- Unplug urn when only 1 or 2 cups of coffee remain.
For best flavor, remove coffee basket and pump tube when brewing is completed.
REMOVE PARTS CAREFULLY: COFFEE URN AND PARTS WILL BE HOT!
| Cups to be Brewed |
Amount of Ground Coffee to Use*
[Cups (Tbls)] |
| 25 |
2 (32) |
| 30 |
2 1/4 (36) |
| 35 |
2 2/3 (42) |
| 40 |
3 (48) |
| 45 |
3 1/4 (52) |
| 50 |
3 1/2 (56) |
| 55 |
4 (64) |
1 cup brewed coffee = 5 fluid ounces
* Use standard dry measuring cup.
- Always remove plug from outlet after each use. Let coffee urn cool. Remove cover, coffee basket and pump tube carefully -- grounds and remaining coffee may still be warm.
- Wash coffee urn with water and detergent. Never immerse base of urn. Rinse urn thoroughly.
- The cover, basket, and pump tube may be washed on top rack of the dishwasher.
- After repeated use: Accumulation of oil and coffee stains may cause a bitter taste. Remove these stains with a special cleanser such as Dip-It. Follow package directions, filling with water to 1 1/2 inches from the top. Rinse well.