How to Clean Mineral Deposits and Buildup

Clean urn every 15 to 20 cycles to remove mineral deposits

and buildup, or more frequently if using hard water.

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2

Remove coffee basket and lid.

Plug in and let percolate one

Pour equal parts water and white

cycle.

vinegar into urn.

 

How to Remove Discoloration

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4

After one cycle, let sit 15 minutes. For best results, drain liquid from urn using coffee dispensing bar. This will clean both the urn and the tank/seal filter assembly. Remove assembly as shown in Step 4 and clean this area with paper towel. Once urn is completely cool, follow steps in “How to Clean” section.

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Add water to 40-cup fill line.

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Replace stem assembly and coffee basket. Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cream of tartar.

3

Replace lid. Plug in and let percolate one cycle.

4

After one cycle, unplug and let sit 15 minutes. Drain liquid from urn. Let cool; then clean. See “How to

Clean” section.

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40540 specifications

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