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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always turn coffeemaker off and remove the plug
from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Remove and discard the paper filter and ground
coffee. The filter basket can be washed in warm,
soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned
in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Dry all parts
after use.
Do not put any water in the unit once the filter
basket has been removed. Wipe the area
under the filter basket with a damp cloth.
Remove the carafe from the heating plate. Discard
any remaining coffee. The carafe and lid can
be washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed
thoroughly, or placed in a dishwasher. The carafe
should be placed on the upper rack. If hand-
washing the carafe, carefully hand-dry or air-dry
carafe in an upright position.
Never immerse base unit in water or other liquids.
To clean base, simply wipe with a clean, damp
cloth and dry before storing. Fingerprints and
other blemishes on the housing can be washed
off with soap and water or a nonabrasive
cleaning solution.
Wipe heating plate with a clean, damp cloth.
Never use rough, abrasive materials or cleansers
to clean the heater plate or any part of the
coffeemaker.
Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a
cloth, as lint may remain.
The nylon filter may have some discoloration after
a few uses even if rinsed thoroughly. This will not
impact taste and quality of coffee.
MAINTENANCE
Any other servicing should be performed by an
authorized service representative.
DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium
deposits that form over time on the metal parts of
the coffeemaker.
For best performance from your coffeemaker,
decalcify the base unit from time to time.
The frequency depends upon the hardness
of your tap water and how often you use the
coffeemaker.
NOTE:
Before decalcifying your coffeemaker,
remember to remove the charcoal water filter
from the water filter holder located in the water
reservoir.
If the Clean indicator light is lit when the
coffeemaker is plugged in, it is telling you that the
calcium buildup is interfering with the functioning
of your coffeemaker and the flavor of your coffee.
To turn off the Clean indicator light, press the
CLEAN button once. The Clean indicator light
will turn off and regular brew cycle can start. The
Clean indicator light will turn on again if a Clean
cycle is not run.
To decalcify, fill the water reservoir to capacity
with a mixture of 1⁄3 white vinegar and 2⁄3 water.
Press the CLEAN button for two seconds. The
Clean indicator light will begin to flash which
means the coffeemaker is now in Clean mode and
will start the clean cycle
One cycle should be sufficient to adequately clean
the coffeemaker. When the cycle is completed
and the 5 beeps sound, the coffeemaker will shut
off. Turn the coffeemaker on to see if the Clean
indicator continues to shine. If it does, then repeat
the cleaning procedure with a fresh solution of
vinegar and water.
If the Clean LED is no longer lit, run one cycle of
fresh, cold water through the coffeemaker before
using it again.
If your coffeemaker begins to brew slowly or there
is residual water left over in the reservoir after
a brew cycle, be sure to use the decalcification
process above.
Notes on the Clean Function
Pressing the CLEAN button cancels all other
settings. If it is pressed accidentally, press
it again to return the coffeemaker to all its
previous settings.
