Descaling
Over a period of time, minerals and calcium found in water will accumulate
in your Coffee Maker and may affect its operation. The appliance should be
cleaned approximately every six months, depending on water conditions.
Use distilled vinegar in the following manner to remove the mineral deposits.
1. Fill the Carafe with equal parts of white vinegar and cold water.
2. Open the Lid of the Water Reservoir and pour in the vinegar/water solution.
Close the Lid.
3. Snap the Filter Basket and Filter Basket Holder into position.
4. Place the Carafe with Lid on the Bottom Plate.
5. Press the Start/Stop Button twice and the Coffee Maker will start.
6. Let the whole quantity of the vinegar/water solution run through
the machine, then turn the Coffee Maker off by pressing the Start/Stop
button once.
7. Repeat the above steps using cold water to rinse away any residual
vinegar. Repeat twice.
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