Care and cleaning, Descaling your coffee maker

Care and cleaning

Note: Ensure your coffee maker is unplugged and allowed to cool down before cleaning.

Lift the lid and remove the permanent mesh filter using the handle. The filter holder can also be removed for thorough cleaning.

Clean the removable permanent mesh filter, filter holder and glass carafe in warm soapy water.

Note: Do not use a dishwasher as the hot temperatures reached may distort the plastic. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or powders.

To clean the main body of the coffee maker, wipe with a damp cloth or sponge and wipe dry. Do not immerse the main body in water or any other liquid.

Descaling your coffee maker

Mineral deposits in tap water may cause scale build up to form in your coffee maker, which is normal. Therefore periodically your coffee maker will require cleaning to remove any calcium or mineral deposits that may form. We recommend regular descaling every 2 months. You will know when your coffee maker requires descaling as there will be an obvious increase in brewing time.

To remove this build up, use Sunbeam Liquid Descaler, a simple to use, non-toxic cleaner available from Sunbeam appointed Service Agents and selected Retailers.

Alternatively, prepare a solution of 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and 500ml of water. Pour the solution into the water reservoir, switch the coffee maker on and allow the solution to filter through to remove any build up.

Note: Do not use filter paper or coffee during this process.

Repeat this process in the case of heavy scale build up.

After descaling, fill the water reservoir with clean, cold tap water and filter the water through the coffee maker to clean any residue solution. Repeat if necessary.