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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always turn unit off and remove the plug from
the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Lift up the coffeemaker reservoir cover. Remove
and discard the paper filter and ground coffee.
If using a permanent filter, remove and discard
coffee. The filter basket and permanent filter 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
and carafe lid should be placed on the upper
rack only.
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh cleaners
on any part of the coffeemaker.
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 heater plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never
use rough, abrasive materials or cleansers to clean
the heater plate. Do not dry the inside of the water
reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
Maintenance:
Any other servicing should be
performed by an authorized service representative.
EMPTYING THE HOT
WATER RESERVOIR
If your Hot Water System has not been used for
more than one week, or if you plan to store your
Coffee PLUS
®
unit, we suggest emptying the
reservoir completely. Place it over the sink, and pull
the water release tab from the bottom of the unit to
drain the Hot Water System reservoir. Once empty,
replace the release tab.
NOTE: Hot water reservoir should be emptied
only when the unit is cool. To avoid injury, do
not empty the reservoir when there is hot water
in the unit.
DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium
deposits that form over time on the metal parts of
the coffeemaker.
To Decalcify Your Coffeemaker
For best performance from your coffeemaker,
decalcify the unit from time to time. The frequency
depends upon the hardness of your tap water and
how often you use the coffeemaker. The flashing
Clean light will indicate when unit should be
cleaned.
If the Clean light begins to flash when the
coffeemaker is turned on, it is telling you that the
calcium buildup is interfering with the functioning
of your coffeemaker and the flavor of your coffee.
To clean, fill the water reservoir to capacity with
a mixture of one-third white vinegar and two-thirds
water. Press and hold the Clean button. When the
Clean LED indicator flashes, the coffeemaker is in
clean mode. Release the button. 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 light continues
to flash. If it does, turn it off and then repeat the
cleaning procedure with a fresh solution of vinegar
and water.
If the Clean light no longer flashes, turn the
coffeemaker off and then run one cycle of fresh
cold water through the unit before using the unit
again to brew coffee.
Notes on the Clean Function
To exit clean mode, just press the Clean button
again.
To Decalcify Your Hot Water System
We recommend you clean your Hot Water System
twice a year to remove any calcium residue from
the heating element.
1. Dispense and dispose of any water in the
reservoir until the Add Water displays on LCD.
2. Add 32 oz. of white vinegar to the Hot Water
reservoir. Turn the unit on to heat the vinegar.
3. Dispense 16 oz. of vinegar and dispose.
This will fill the inner tank.
4. Let the vinegar solution sit in the unit for 20
minutes. Do not dispense during this time.
5. After 20 minutes, turn the unit off and allow the
hot vinegar to cool. Then drain the internal
reservoir over a sink by removing the water
release tab from the bottom of unit.
6. When vinegar has completely drained, replace
tab.
7. Refill reservoir with water and drain the internal
reservoir again (by removing tab at the bottom
of the unit) to flush thoroughly. Replace tab.
