CI,EANING
AND MAINTAINING
YOUR COFFEEMAKER
Daily Cleaning
Always unplug the coffeemaker
and allow to cool before cleaning.
Remove the filter basket, permanent
filter (not included
on all models), decanter
and
decanter
lid and wash them in a solution of hot water and mild liquid soap.
Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials. Dishwasher
top rack safe parts: glass decanter and lid, filter basket and permanent
filter. The water
filter disk is not dishwasher safe.
CAUTION! Never immerse the coffeemaker
itself in water, in any other liquid
or place in the dishwasher.
Regular Cleaning
and Maintenance
Decalcifying
your
MR. COFFEE_ Coffeemaker
Minerals (calcium/limestone)
found
in water will leave deposits
in your coffeemaker
and affect its performance.
It's recommended
that you regularly remove these
deposits using MR. COFFEE ® Cleaner or vinegar. MR. COFFEE _ Cleaner is available at
many retail stores or by calling the MR. COFFEE_ Consumer Service Department
at
1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333).
1. Follow package instructions
to prepare one batch of MR. COFFEE_ Cleaner. Pour
the mixture into the water reservoir. Before decalcifying,
remove the water filtration
disk from the machine.
NOTE: 4 cups or 20 fl. oz. of undiluted,
white household
vinegar may be used as a
substitute for the cleaner.
2. Place an empty MR. COFFEE® 10-12 cup basket-style paper filter or MR. COFFEE _
permanent
filter into the filter basket and close the brew basket lid.
3. Place the empty decanter
back in the unit, centered
on the warmer plate.
4. Press the SELECTbutton
until the red CLEAN indicator
light turns on (Figure 11 ).
For your convenience
the cleaning cycle is automatic.
The entire cycle will take 45-60 minutes to complete.
During the cleaning your coffeemaker will:
a. Slow brew approx.
3 cups of cleaning solution.
b. Pause for 30 minutes (the CLEAN light will remain
on to alert you that the process is active).
c. After 30 minutes, your coffeemaker
will brew
the remainder
of the cleaning solution.
d. When complete, the CLEAN light will turn off and
your coffeemaker will turn off.
FIGURE 11
5. Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the decanter
thoroughly
with clean water.
6. Fill the water reservoir with clean, fresh water.
7. Place the empty decanter
back on the coffeemaker,
centered
on the warming plate.
8. Remove and discard the the paper filter used during the cleaning cycle. If a
Mr. Coffee ® permanent
filter was used during cleaning, remove it and rinse it
thoroughly
before replacing it in the filter basket.
9. Begin brewing and allow the full brew cycle to complete.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 one more time.
Your coffeemaker
is now clean and ready to brew the next pot of delicious,
hot coffee!
Suggested
Decalcifying
Interval
Type of Water
Cleaning Frequency
Soft Water
Every 80 Brew Cycles
Hard Water
Every 40 Brew Cycles
or when red light is flashing
(programmable
models).
Water
Filtration
Disk
Replacement
Your water filtration
disk will need to be replaced once a month (approx.
30 brew
cycles). If the machine will not be in use for an extended
period
of time, rinse the
water filter with running water and clean the coffeemaker
before use.
Cleaning
the Decanter
Hard water can leave a whitish stain on the decanter,
and coffee may then turn this
stain brown.
To remove decanter
stains:
1. Fill the decanter with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar and let the
solution stand in the decanter
for approximately
20 minutes.
2. Discard the solution, then wash and rinse the decanter.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners that may scratch the decanter, scratches may
cause the decanter to break.