Kenmore 100.88915610, Use & Care Manual

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CARE AND CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING
ALWAYS UNPLUG the coffee maker from the electric outlet before cleaning.
The exterior of the coffee maker, the control panel area and the warming plate
should only be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.
To clean the inside of the water reservoir, raise the one-piece cover and allow it to
rest in the open position. Pull the water spreader hose out from under the guide on the
underside of the cover (See Fig. 1a), wipe surfaces with a damp cloth, replace water
spreader hose under guide, and close cover. Do not use abrasive cleansers or
scouring pads.
CLEANING THE COFFEE MAKER
Mineral deposits from water can clog your coffee maker. After about 70 pots of coffee
it is a good idea to clean the coffee maker to remove water deposits. To Clean:
1. Open the one-piece cover of reservoir.
2. Pour white vinegar into the reservoir to about the 6 cup level.
3. Add cold water up to the 12 cup level.
4. Put a paper filter in the brew basket, close cover, and place empty carafe on the
warming plate.
5. Turn the coffee maker ON and let half of the vinegar water solution brew through
and into the carafe.
6. Turn the coffee maker OFF at this point and let it soak for at least 15 minutes
to soften any deposits.
7. Turn the coffee maker back ON and brew the remaining solution into the carafe.
When brew cycle has stopped, turn OFF coffee maker, empty carafe, and discard
Soiled paper filter.
8. Refill reservoir with cold water up to the 12 cup level and turn ON to run another
Brew cycle. You may want to repeat again to eliminate any vinegar smell/taste.
9. Wash the brew basket and carafe.
Any other service should be performed by a qualified service technician.
CARAFE CARE
A damaged carafe may result in possible burns from a hot liquid.
To avoid breaking:
• DO NOT allow all liquid to evaporate from the carafe while on the warming plate
and never heat the glass carafe when empty.
• NEVER use abrasive scouring pads or cleansers; they will scratch and weaken
The glass.
• DO NOT place the carafe on or near a gas or electric burner, in a heated oven,
or in a microwave oven.
• Avoid rough handling and sharp blows.
• DO NOT set a hot carafe down on a wet or cold surface.
WARNING:
NEVER immerse the coffee maker in water or any liquid.
WARNING:
DO NOT clean the warming plate unless it is completely
cool. DO NOT use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads.
WARNING:
DISCARD the carafe if it is chipped, cracked or
damaged in any manner.