CLEANING
DO NOT IMMERSE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE IN LIQUIDS.
After use and before cleaning, remove the coffee maker
power cord plug from the electrical outlet and allow
coffeemaker to cool. Wipe surfaces with a damp cloth and
then dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners, they will damage the
appliance finish.
Your coffeemaker must be cleaned when you begin to
notice excessive steaming or the brewing time increases
considerably. This condition is caused by a build-up of lime
and mineral deposits from your water. If the pumping action
stops before all the water has been pumped out of the
machine, the appliance requires cleaning.
The frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of
water used. The following table gives a suggested cleaning
schedule.
Suggested Cleaning Interval
Type of Water
Cleaning Frequency
Soft Water
Every 80 Brew Cycles
Hard Water
Every 40 Brew Cycles
USING MR. COFFEE
®
CLEANER
Your coffeemaker may be cleaned by using Mr. Coffee
®
Cleaner or vinegar. Mr. Coffee
®
Cleaner is available at many
retail stores or by calling the Mr. Coffee
®
brand Consumer
Service Department at 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333).
Please refer to Mr. Coffee
®
Cleaner box for instructions. Read
caution statement on side panel of box before use.
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USING VINEGAR
1. Fill the decanter to the 4 cup line with undiluted white
household vinegar. Lift the lid and pour the vinegar into
the water reservoir of the coffeemaker.
2. Place a filter into the removable filter basket and close the
lid.
3. Place the empty decanter on the warming plate. Turn the
switch to the “on” position. When three cups have flowed
through, turn the coffeemaker to “off.” Let stand for 30
minutes.
4. After 30 minutes, turn coffeemaker to “on” and let all of
the vinegar pass through the coffeemaker.
5. Once the brew cycle is complete, discard the vinegar and
filter.
6. To flush out all traces of vinegar, pour a decanter full of
clean, fresh water into the coffeemaker, turn the switch to
the “on” position. Allow water to cycle through.
7. Discard water and turn the coffeemaker OFF. Repeat Steps
6 and 7 until vinegar odor is no longer noticeable.
CLEANING THE DECANTER
Decanter and lid are top-rack dishwasher safe.
Hard water can leave a whitish mineral deposit inside the
decanter. Coffee and tea discolor these deposits, sometimes
leaving a brownish stain inside the decanter. To remove these
stains, follow these easy steps.
1. Use a solution of equal parts white vinegar and hot water.
2. Let solution stand in decanter for about 20 minutes.
Discard.
3. Wash and rinse decanter thoroughly using soft cloth. Do
not use harsh abrasive cleaners.
These may cause scratches and can lead to breakage.
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