Cuisinart dgb300 manual Cleaning Maintenance, Decalcification, Self Cleaning

CLEANING AND

MAINTENANCE

COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY ALL PARTS AFTER EVERY USE.

Always turn coffeemaker OFF and remove

the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning.

Press and lift to open the reservoir lid. Remove the grinder basket lid by using the recessed area on each side of the lid. Remove the filter basket cover. Remove the permanent or paper filter. Clean permanent filter, or discard the paper filter. Remove the grinder/filter basket, using the finger grips and handle. The grinder/filter basket, grinder basket lid, and filter basket cover can be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Dry all parts after every use.

Do not put any water in the unit once the grinder/filter basket has been removed. Wipe the area under the grinder/filter basket with a damp cloth. If water gets into the grinder motor, the motor may become damaged.

Once clean, reverse the above steps.

Periodically, remove the steam collector by lifting it up and out. Run it under warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly. Replace the steam collector by placing the hooks on the locating notches.

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 warm- ing 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. The flashing self- clean light will indicate when you should clean your coffeemaker.

SELF CLEANING

If the self-clean light begins to flash when the coffeemaker is turned on, it is telling you that the calcium buildup is interfering with the func- tioning of your coffeemaker and the flavor of your coffee. To clean, fill the water reservoir to capacity with a mixture of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water. Turn the coffeemaker ON and press the “Self-Clean” button. The self-clean light will shine steadily. The coffeemaker is now in Self-Clean mode. One cycle should be sufficient to adequately clean the coffeemaker. When the cycle is completed and the five beeps sound, the coffeemaker will shut off. Turn the coffeemaker ON to see if the self-clean light continues to flash. If it does, turn it OFF and then repeat the cleaning procedure with a fresh solution of vinegar and water.

If the self-clean light no longer flashes, turn the coffeemaker to OFF and then run one cycle of fresh cold water through the unit before using the unit again to brew coffee.

Note on the Self-

Clean Function:

Pressing the “Self-Clean” button cancels all other settings. If it is pressed accidentally, press it again to return the coffeemaker to all its previous settings. Pressing On/Off will also exit the Self-Clean mode and turn the coffeemaker OFF.

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