Cleaning and maintenance
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the coffee maker is turned OFF and UNPLUGGED before cleaning or
attempting to store the item. NEVER IMMERSE THE MOTOR in water or any other liquid.
NEVER operate the coffee maker without the brew basket in place.
It is important to clean your coffee maker thoroughly after each use to prevent sticky build
ups that are difficult to clean later. Proper cleaning of the coffee maker can lead to clean,
better tasting coffee.
1.
When performing any cleaning or maintenance to this unit, be sure to unplug from
power outlet first.
2.
Remove the individual parts from the coffee maker base.
3.
Wash the parts in warm soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly before storing.
4.
Wipe the base with a damp cloth, sponge or paper towel. Do NOT immerse the base
or run water over the base unit. Dry the surfaces with a soft cloth or paper towel
before storing.
5.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the coffee maker.
Descaling
Note: The 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker should be cleaned at least once a month or
after every 200 cycles (once a week for areas with hard water). To keep the coffee maker
operating effectively, descaling helps to remove any build-up.
1.
Option 1: If using plain white vinegar as a descaler, fill the tank with cold water and
vinegar to the max level on the water tank (the scale of water and descaler is 4:1).
2.
Option 2: If using a store bought descaler, for details, refer to the instructions of the
descaler.
3.
Make sure the brew basket with the filter is in place and close the lid.
4.
Place a mug equivalent to about 1 cup under the brew basket. Press the ON/OFF
button and allow the mug to fill about 1 cup (8oz). Press the ON/OFF button to turn
off the coffee maker.
5.
After first brew, unplug the coffee maker and allow vinegar water solution to sit for
15-30 minutes.
6.
Plug in coffee maker, add 1 cup cold water to water tank and ontinue brewing the
water/vinegar solution until the tank has emptied.
Rinse by operating coffee maker with water only, at least 3 times or until vinegar
7.
smell has disappeared.
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Cleaning and maintenance