Oster Designer 3272, Instruction Booklet

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CLEANING YOUR COFFEE MAKER
CAUTION:
Always make sure coffee maker is unplugged and warming plate is cool before
attempting to clean. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord,
plug or unit in water or other liquid.
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The outside of your coffee maker can be cleaned by wiping the surface with a damp,
soft cloth.
IMPORTANT:
Never immerse the coffee maker in water or other liquid.
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Glass carafe, carafe lid and removable filter basket may be washed with warm, soapy
water, or placed in the top rack of the dishwasher. Do not place any other parts of the
coffee maker in the dishwasher,
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Do not clean the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth as the cloth may have a lint
residue that could clog the coffee maker.
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For stubborn stains, use a nylon or plastic pad with a non-abrasive cleanser. Do not use
metal scouring pads or abrasive cleansers.
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Calcium deposits may build up in the coffee maker as a result of minerals commonly
found in drinking water. The build-up is normal and may result in a slow-down of the
coffee maker’s brewing time. The slow-down can be eliminated by periodically
decalcifying the coffee maker.
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To decalcify, fill the carafe with cold water and two tablespoons of white vinegar. Pour the
solution into the water reservoir, then close the lid. Place the carafe on the warming plate
and allow the coffee maker to brew the vinegar solution. While decalcifying, do not use a
filter in the filter basket. When the vinegar solution has finished brewing, empty the
carafe and rinse it out with cold water. Refill the water reservoir with cold water only and
run another brew cycle to remove any remaining vinegar solution. Repeat if necessary.