Hamilton Beach Coffemaker manual Cleaning, To Clean Inside of Coffeemaker

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Cleaning

To maintain the performance of your coffeemaker, clean your coffeemaker once a month. Periodic cleaning removes mineral deposits that slow down brew time and results in bitter coffee taste.

To Clean Inside of Coffeemaker: To Clean Carafe and Filter Basket:

1.Remove water filter and water filter holder (see “Optional Features”).

2.Make sure the filter basket is empty.

3.Place empty carafe on Keep-Hot Plate.

4.Pour one pint of plain white vinegar into the reservoir.

5.Plug unit into electrical outlet.

6.Press the ON/OFF button once and the indicator light will glow red. After 30 seconds, turn OFF.

7.Wait 30 minutes to allow the vine- gar to clean. Then turn ON again. When the brew cycle is finished, wait for unit to cool.

8.Empty carafe and rinse. Pour one carafe of cold tap water into the reservoir. Place carafe on Keep-Hot Base.

9.Press ON/OFF button once. When the brew cycle is complete, empty the carafe. Allow the coffeemaker to cool, then repeat this step with one more carafe of cold tap water.

10.Wash carafe and filter basket before making a beverage.

1.Wash carafe by hand in hot, soapy water. Do not submerse carafe in water. Never wash carafe in dish- washer. This carafe features a unique drip-free spout and handle which are not dishwasher-safe.

2.To remove the filter basket, open filter lid and lift straight up by handle. The filter basket may be washed by hand or in the top rack of the dish- washer.. To maintain performance, clean the filter basket often.

To Clean Exterior of Coffeemaker:

Wipe the exterior with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Do not use abra- sive cleaners as they will scratch the finish of the product.

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