CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING YOUR COFFEE MAKER
After brewing coffee, make sure the unit has completely cooled and then clean the coffee maker as follows:
1.Discard used coffee grounds.
2.Clean the carafe, carafe lid, filter basket, drip tray, drip tray shelf, frothing device, espresso filter, nylon filter, measuring spoon and espresso handle in either hot, sudsy water, or the top rack of a dishwasher. To remove stains on the carafe, scrub with baking soda or a mild cleanser. For hard to remove stains, fill the carafe with hot tap water and add 2 tablespoons of dishwasher detergent. Let it sit overnight, then wash and rinse.
3.Clean the coffee maker’s exterior and “Keep Warm” plate with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, and never immerse the coffee maker in water.
4.Make a cleaning solution consisting of one part vinegar and two parts water, then fill water tank.
5.Turn the unit on to begin brewing but be sure no coffee was added to the coffee filter. The unit should brew your solution only. DO NOT CONSUME
THIS LIQUID.
6.When finished brewing, turn the coffee maker off again and discard the cleaning solution.
7.Put the empty carafe back on the “Keep Warm” plate and turn the maker on for a complete drip coffee brew cycle to flush out the remaining cleaning solution.
8.Clean the carafe, carafe lid and filter basket in either hot, sudsy water, or the top rack of a dishwasher.
CARING FOR YOUR CARAFE
A damaged carafe may result in possible burns from hot liquid, so please follow the tips below to keep your carafe from breaking:
•Do not allow liquid to evaporate from the carafe while on the “Keep Warm” plate, or heat the carafe when it is empty.
•Never use abrasive scouring pads or cleansers, they will scratch and weaken the glass.
•Do not place the carafe on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated over or in a microwave oven.
•Avoid rough handling and sharp blows to the carafe.
MINERAL DEPOSITS AND CLOGGING (ESPRESSO MAKER)
Mineral deposits left by hard water can clog your maker. Excessive steaming or a prolonged brewing cycle are signs that a cleaning is needed. The frequency of flushing out deposits is affected by your usage and water hardness. In areas of hard water, more frequent flushing of deposits is necessary. During cleaning, more steaming occurs than when brewing coffee, and there may be some spitting. Flush deposits as follows:
1.Insert four parts water to one part white vinegar into the water reservoir until full.
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