SUGGESTED CLEANING INTERVAL
Type of Water | Cleaning Frequency |
Soft Water | Every 80 Brew Cycles |
Hard Water | Every 40 Brew Cycles |
Your Coffeemaker may be cleaned by using MR. COFFEE® Cleaner or vinegar. MR. COFFEE® Cleaner is available at many retail stores or by calling the
MR. COFFEE® Consumer Service Department at
USING MR. COFFEE® CLEANER
Read caution statement on side panel of box before use.
CLE ANING
USING VINEGAR
1.Pour 1 quart of undiluted white household vinegar into Coffeemaker.
2.Place a paper filter into the brew basket and close the brew basket.
3.Place the empty decanter on the warming plate. Turn the Coffeemaker to “ON.” When three cups have flowed through, turn the Coffeemaker to “OFF.” Let stand for 1/2 hour.
4.After 1/2 hour, pour vinegar back into the Coffeemaker. Place the empty decanter on the warming plate.
5.Turn Coffeemaker to “ON” and let all of the vinegar run to completion.
6.Discard the vinegar and paper filter.
7.To flush out all traces of vinegar, pour decanter full of tap water into Coffeemaker, slide switch to “ON.” Allow it to cycle through.
8.Discard water and turn Coffeemaker off. Repeat Steps 7 through 8.
DECANTER
DECANTER AND LID ARE
Hard water can leave a whitish mineral deposit inside the decanter. Coffee and tea discolor these deposits, sometimes leaving a brownish stain inside the decanter. To remove these stains, follow these easy steps.
1.Use a solution of equal parts white vinegar and hot water.
2.Let solution stand in decanter for about 20 minutes. Discard.
3.Wash and rinse decanter thoroughly using soft cloth. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners. These may cause scratches and can lead to breakage.
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