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Manning Bowman Harmony Coffee Set, Saarinen Modernist
Manning Bowman Harmony Coffee Set, Saarinen Modernist
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Manning Bowman Harmony Coffee Set, Saarinen Modernist. With painted wood handles. Tested and in working condition. Overall good condition. Includes cable. Approx. dimensions: 13 in. H x 9 in. W. Cream/sugar: 5.5 in. H x 5 in. W. Weight: 5.2 lbs.


The design was inspired by a prototype coffee machine designed by Eliel Saarinen for the 1933 Chicago World's fair. The set is complete with all the inner percolator components and electric cord.


Manning, Bowman, & Co. of Meriden, Conn. manufactured silverware, barware, chrome kitchenware and other metalware, as well as small electric appliances like toasters, coffee urns, percolators, and waffle irons. Founded in 1832, in Middletown, Conn., Manning-Bowman was named for Edward Manning and Robert Bowman, who were part of a group from Meriden, Conn. who bought the company in 1872. Manning-Bowman chromeware in an Art Deco style are especially prized by collectors today.


Source: An Historic Record and Pictorial Description of the Town of Meriden, Connecticut: And Men who Have Made It... A Century of Meriden The Silver City.


Brewing In A Vintage Percolator

** DO NOT PLUG IN THE POT UNTIL YOU HAVE PUT WATER IN IT **

Measure 6 oz cold water for each measured cup you're making. If you're using a large mug, 3 cups will be enough for 1 mug.

Pour the water into the pot with the basket in place.

Use 1 round TB of ground coffee for each cup and add 1 TB for the pot. 3 cups = 4 TB coffee.


Most commercial ground coffees will do okay if you don't grind your own. Percolators use a medium fine grind. If it's too coarse you won't get the full flavor. Not too fine because it will clog the basket and overflow.

Fill the basket with your ground coffee. Place the basket lid on the basket.

Put the pot lid on and you're ready to plug in. Wait for it to start perking.

When you see it perk, set a timer for 23 min. To stop the perking, unplug the pot. You can adjust the time to suit your taste.

Let it sit for a minute so the coffee in the basket will drain into the pot. Your coffee will be lava hot. If it sits for a few minutes, it will be cool enough to drink.

You can't leave the pot plugged it because it will continue perking and burn the coffee. NEVER allow the pot to boil dry because the heating element can break.


Cleaning

Wash the basket and lid with soapy water and dry all the parts. Rinse the pot with clear water and wipe dry with a paper towel. Every couple months, remove the brewing assembly from the pot, add 2 tablespoons baking soda to the pot and fill with water. Plug it in for 20 min which will remove any coffee reside from the inside of the pot. If you leave the aluminum parts inside, they will turn black, so be sure to remove.

Use a soft damp cloth on the outside to clean any coffee spots.

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Manning Bowman Harmony Coffee Set, Saarinen Modernist

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