Operating & Cleaning Instructions
Birko Commercial Coffee Percolator
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Coffee Maker
Cleaning Procedures
Regular and thorough cleaning is essential to ensure great tasting coffee.
Improper cleaning may result in lower coffee temperature, poor percolating
action and the the tube sticking in the heating well.
Before cleaning, unplug, discard any remaining coffee and allow to cool.
NOTE: This unit must not be positioned in an area that may be cleaned by a
water jet and must not be cleaned by a water jet.
Daily Cleaning
Wash basket, tube and interior with hot soapy water after each use, then
rinse interior and parts with hot water before drying.
Clean percolating tube with a long narrow brush.
Take care not to damage any part of the tube.
Run hot water through the tap to clean the tap interior.
Wipe exterior with a damp cloth and then dry with a soft towel.
Weekly Cleaning
If coffee maker is used daily clean tap mechanism weekly.
To clean tap, unscrew bonnet, remove seat cup, wash in
soapy water.
Rinse all parts in hot water, dry with a soft towel and reassemble.
Be sure the tap bonnet is tightened firmly to prevent leaks.
Never insert a brush into assembled tap as it may damage
silicone seat cup.
The heating well inside the coffee maker should be cleaned thoroughly
each week, especially if the coffee maker is used daily.
Partially fill coffee maker to above tap level with white vinegar and turn on.
When the second light goes on, unplug coffee maker and allow to cool.
Pour out vinegar and wash interior with a non chlorinated cleanser until all
mineral deposits have been removed.
Rinse interior thoroughly with hot water, then dry with a clean towel.
If the coffee maker is used to dispense hot water, this cleaning routine
should be daily.
Fortnightly Cleaning
If coffee maker is used daily it should be cleaned thoroughly each two
weeks to remove oils, coffee stains, and mineral deposits.
Fill coffee maker with cold water to the top fill line and dissolve one quarter
cup of cream of tartar in water, insert percolating tube and empty basket.
Replace lid and plug in. After brewing, unplug and allow to cool.
Pour out cream mixture, wash interior with hot soapy water, rinse with hot
water. Rinse basket and tube. Dry interior and exterior with a soft dry cloth.
BASKET
GUAGE CAP
GLASS TUBE
(INSIDE)
PERCOLATING
TUBE
HEATING
WELL
GAUGE
TAP
BONNET
SILICONE
SEAT
TAP BODY
Note: As Birko policy is one of continuous product improvement, changes
to the specifications may be made without prior notice.
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