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Suggested Decalcifying Interval
Type of Water
Cleaning Frequency
Soft Water
Every 80 Brew Cycles
Hard Water
Every 40 Brew Cycles
or when red light is flashing (programmable models).
Cleaning the Decanter
Hard water can leave a whitish stain on the decanter, and coffee may then turn this stain
brown.
To remove decanter stains:
1. Fill the decanter with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar and let the solution
stand in the decanter for approximately 20 minutes.
2. Discard the solution, then wash and rinse the decanter.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners that may scratch the decanter.
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CLEANING AND MAINTAINING
YOUR COFFEEMAKER
Daily Cleaning
Always unplug the coffeemaker and allow to cool before cleaning.
Remove the filter basket, permanent filter (not included on all models), decanter and
decanter lid and wash them in a solution of hot water and mild liquid soap.
Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials.
CAUTION!
Never immerse the coffeemaker itself in water, in any other liquid or
place in the dishwasher.
Regular Cleaning and Maintenance
Decalcifying your Oster
®
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. Pour
4 cups or 20 fl. oz. of undiluted, white household vinegar into the water
reservoir.
2. Place an empty 10–12 cup basket-style paper filter or permanent filter into the filter
basket and slide the brew basket in place.
3. Place the empty decanter back in the unit.
4. Press the
CLEAN
button until the
CLEAN
indicator light turns on
(Figure 9). For your convenience the cleaning cycle is automatic.
The entire cycle will take 45–60 minutes to complete.
During the cleaning your coffeemaker will:
a. Slow brew approx. 3 cups of cleaning solution.
b. Pause for 30 minutes (the
CLEAN
light will remain on to alert
you that the process is active).
c. After 30 minutes, your coffeemaker will brew the remainder of
the cleaning solution.
d. When complete, the
CLEAN
light will turn off and your coffeemaker will turn off.
5. Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the decanter thoroughly with clean water.
6. Fill the water reservoir with clean, fresh water.
7. Place the empty decanter back on the coffeemaker.
8. Remove and discard the paper filter used during the cleaning cycle. If a permanent
filter was used during cleaning, remove it and rinse it thoroughly before replacing it in
the filter basket.
9. Begin brewing and allow the full brew cycle to complete.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 one more time.
Your coffeemaker is now clean and ready to brew the next pot of delicious, hot coffee!
FIGURE 9
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