12.
11.
ROUTINE CLEANING
Daily Cleaning
• CAUTION: Make sure your coffeemaker is unplugged and has cooled
completely before cleaning.
• Remove the brew basket, filter, carafe, carafe lid, and
wash them in a solution of hot water and mild liquid soap, and dry
thoroughly. You can also place in the dishwasher; top-rack only.
Decalcifying your MR. COFFEE
®
PC12 Series Coffeemaker
Minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water will leave deposits in your
coffeemaker and affect its performance. It’s recommended that you
regularly remove these deposits using vinegar.
1.
IMPORTANT
: Remove the water filtration system from
the coffeemaker.
2.
Prepare 4 cups or 20 fl. oz. / 592ml of undiluted, white household
vinegar. Pour the vinegar into the water reservoir.
3.
Place an empty 10-12 cup basket-style paper filter or MR. COFFEE®
reusable filter into the brew basket and close the coffeemaker’s lid.
4.
Place the empty carafe back in the unit, centered on the warming plate.
5.
Brew prepared cleaning solution through the coffeemaker.
6.
Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the carafe thoroughly
with clean water.
7.
Fill the water reservoir with 12 cups of clean, fresh water.
8.
Place the empty carafe back on the coffeemaker, centered on the
warming plate.
9.
Remove and discard the paper filter used during the cleaning cycle.
If a MR. COFFEE® reusable filter was used during cleaning, remove it
and rinse it thoroughly before replacing it in the brew basket.
10.
Press Brew Now and allow the full brew cycle to complete, rinsing
the coffeemaker with hot water.
11.
Discard the water and rinse the carafe thoroughly with clean water.
12.
Repeat steps 8 through 11 one more time, to ensure it is fully rinsed.
Cleaning Frequency
Your coffeemaker is now clean and ready to brew
the next pot of delicious, hot coffee!
NOTE:
It is recommended that you decalcify your coffeemaker
every 30 days.
Type of Water
Cleaning Frequency
Soft Water
Every 80 Brew Cycles
Hard Water
Every 40 Brew Cycles
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