30 seconds or the coffee may overflow the basket. While we offer this feature, we do not recommend you pour coffee before the cycle has reached completion, since the coffee brewed at the beginning of the cycle has a flavor profile which is very different from the coffee brewed at the end of the cycle. Removing a cup during the brewing cycle will alter the flavor of the finished pot.
Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir it before serving to blend the flavors. The coffee at the bottom of the carafe will be somewhat stronger than the coffee at the top.
After brewing, we recommend transferring the cof- fee to a thermal carafe preheated with hot water if the coffee is not going to be consumed within 20 minutes.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always turn coffeemaker OFF and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before attempting to clean it.
Swing the filter basket open and remove the filter holder. Discard the filter paper and ground coffee. The filter holder can be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned in the upper rack of a dishwasher.
To clean the filter basket, with the filter holder removed, swing it to the open position and lift upward at the hinge. Holding it in this position, pull the bottom of the hinge toward you. Once the lower portion of the hinge is clear of the reservoir, it will drop easily from its position. The filter basket can be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a dishwasher.
Once the filter basket has been cleaned, replace it by reversing the above steps. The filter holder will then drop easily into place. Swing the filter basket back into a closed position.
Remove the carafe from the warming plate. Discard any remaining coffee. The carafe and lid can be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a dishwasher. The carafe and carafe lid should be placed on the upper rack only.
Do not use scouring agents or harsh cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.
Never immerse base unit in water or other liquid. To clean base, simply wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry before storing. Wipe warming plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the warming plate. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to removing the calcium deposits which form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker.
For best performance from your Coffee Bar™ coffeemaker, decalcify the base unit from time to time. The frequency depends upon the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the coffeemaker.
If the coffeemaker begins to brew more slowly than usual, or the coffee does not taste the same, decalcification will clean the interior. To decalcify, use a solution of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water which fills the stated capacity of the coffeemaker. Combine in the glass carafe and pour into the water reservoir. Replace the carafe on the heater plate. Be sure that the filter basket is snapped into position. Plug the unit into electrical outlet. Turn to the ON position and run until half the amount has brewed (5 or 6 cups). Turn the unit to the OFF position and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Return the unit to ON and allow the remainder of the liquid to brew. Repeat the above procedure as many times as necessary until a normal brew rate returns – usually
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