Mineral Deposits / Decalcifying
Your Coffee Maker must be cleaned when you begin to notice excessive
steaming or the brewing time increases considerably. This condition is
caused by a buildup of lime and mineral deposits from your water. If the
pumping action stops before all the water has been pumped out of the
machine, then the appliance requires decalcification.
The frequency of decalcification depends on the hardness of water used.
It is suggested that this unit be descaled according to the following
intervals:
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Soft water: every 80 brewing cycles
•
Hard water: every 40 brewing cycles
How To Decalcify Your Coffee Maker
1. Place a paper filter into the Removable Filter Holder.
Make sure the Removable Filter Holder fits securely back
into the unit.
2. Fill Carafe with a solution of 2 tablespoons white vinegar to one
Carafe of cold water. Pour the water and vinegar solution into the
Water Reservoir.
3. Place the empty Carafe on the Warming Plate. Plug the Coffee
Maker into an outlet and switch the Coffee Maker ON.
4. Keep the Coffee Maker ON until the Carafe is half full. Switch the
Coffee Maker OFF and let cool for 1/2 hour.
5. After 1/2 hour, pour the water and vinegar solution back into the
Coffee Maker.
6. Place the empty Carafe on the Warming Plate. Switch the Coffee
Maker ON and let all the water and vinegar solution flow through.
7. Discard the solution and the paper filter.
8. After allowing the Coffee Maker to cool for 15 minutes, flush out all
the traces of vinegar by pouring a Carafe full of cold water into the
Water Reservoir. Make sure to insert a fresh filter into the Filter
Holder before brewing and place the empty Carafe on the Warming
Plate. Switch the Coffee Maker ON and allow it to cycle through.
9. At the end of the brew cycle, switch the Coffee Maker OFF. Discard
water in the Carafe. Repeat steps 8 - 9. Unplug the Coffee Maker
when finished.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons,
do not immerse cord, plug, or Coffee Maker in water or
other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning
the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Contact
Consumer Service for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
11. To disconnect, press the Power Switch OFF, then remove plug from wall
outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Be certain Lids are securely in place before operating appliance.
14. Scalding may occur if the Lid is removed during the brewing cycles.
15. This Carafe is designed for use with this Coffee Maker. It must never be
used on a range top.
16. Do not set a hot Carafe on a wet or cold surface.
17. Do not use a cracked Carafe or a Carafe having a loose or weakened
handle.
18. Do not clean Carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive
material.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
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