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de-Scaling your Brewer
Mineral content in water varies from place to
place. Depending on the mineral content of
the water in your area, calcium deposits or
scale may build up in your Brewer. Though
scale is non-toxic, it can hinder Brewer
performance. De-scaling your Brewer will
help maintain the heating element and other
Brewer parts that come in contact with
water.
For optimal performance, de-scale your
Brewer every 3 to 6 months. It is possible for
calcium deposits to build up faster, making it
necessary to de-scale more often.
This Brewer is equipped with sensors to
detect when scale buildup is interfering with
the performance of the Brewer. When this is
detected, DE-SCALE will be displayed on the
control panel (see figure 30), at which point
you should promptly de-scale. However,
even if DE-SCALE is not displayed, it is still
advisable that you de-scale your Brewer
regularly.
note:
Though the Brewer will continue to
function even when DE-SCALE is displayed,
not de-scaling at that point could damage
the Brewer. If this occurs, DE-SCALE will
begin to flash on the control panel to alert
you to potential damage if you do not
de-scale immediately.
follow these steps to de-scale your
unit:
1. Empty the reservoir.
2. Disable the AUTO OFF and OFF TIME
features.
3. Making sure there is no K-Cup in the
brewing chamber, fill the reservoir with
60 oz. of undiluted white vinegar.
4. Place a large mug on the drip tray and
run a Hot Water cycle. Select the 12 oz.
brew size. Discard contents of mug.
5. Repeat the hot water process until ADD
WATER is displayed on the control panel
and the reservoir lights will flash.
6. Let the Brewer stand for at least four
hours while still on.
7. Rinse the water reservoir thoroughly
and fill with fresh water.
8. Run another Hot Water cycle. Discard
contents of large mug.
9. Repeat hot water process until ADD
WATER is displayed on the control panel
and the reservoir lights will flash.
10. You may need to perform additional
Hot Water cycles if you detect any
residual vinegar taste.
note:
If DE-SCALE is still displayed on
the control panel after completing the
procedure, repeat the de-scaling
procedure above.
figure 30
troubleshooting
Problem:
Solution:
Brewer does not have power.
Plug Brewer into an independent outlet.
Make sure the Brewer is securely plugged in.
Plug into a different outlet.
Reset your home’s circuit breaker.
Confirm the power has been turned on and the LCD is
illuminated.
Brewer will not brew.
After placing the K-Cup
®
in the K-Cup
®
Holder, make sure the
handle is pushed down securely and the LCD control panel
reads READY with the and buttons and Brew, Hot Water,
and Rinse buttons illuminated. Then press any of the lit
buttons.
If the LCD control panel indicates ADD WATER, check to make
sure the water reservoir is properly filled. If not, add water. If
so, make sure the water reservoir is properly seated in its
base.
If the LCD control panel indicates ADD WATER even after
refilling and checking the base, contact Customer Service at
1-800-726-0190.
The exit needle may be clogged (refer to page 19).
Chlorine or mineral taste in coffee.
Consider using bottled water, filtered water or the Cuisinart
Charcoal Water Filter.
Doesn’t brew a full cup.
The exit needle may be clogged (refer to “Cleaning &
Maintenance” page 18).
Clean the K-Cup
®
holder brewing chamber (refer to “Cleaning
& Maintenance” page 18).
Make sure the water reservoir is properly in place, and
perform a Rinse cycle.
De-scale the Brewer (refer to page 20).
If you have repeated the de-scale procedure two times and it
is still only brewing a partial cup, contact Customer Service at
1-800-726-0190.
The time is not displayed on the LCD
control panel.
You must set the clock (refer to page 15) in order for the time
to be displayed on the LCD.
If power is interrupted to the Brewer, you will need to re-set
the clock (refer to page 15).
Brewer shuts off,
or turns on, automatically.
Make sure the AUTO OFF and the On/Off time features have
not been set. To do this, press the Menu button and scroll
through the programming options. OFF should be displayed
for AUTO OFF timer and On/Off. If OFF is not displayed, you
must reset (refer to page 15).
The blue light in the water reservoir is
flashing.
This indicates the water level in the reservoir is low and water
must be added (refer to page 14) in order to brew a full cup.
Coffee is too weak or watery.
Reduce the brew size for a stronger-tasting cup of coffee
(refer to “Programming Your Brew Size” on page 18).
Try an Extra Bold K-Cup
®
. It has 30% more ground coffee in
each portion pack.
