Descaling

Calcium deposits (“scale”) from water will build up in the coffee maker heat pump over time and impair brewing efficiency and coffee quality. With normal use, scale should be removed every three months or whenever the water filter icon appears on the brew timer display. Local water conditions, use of the coffee maker more than once a day, or use without a water filter may require more frequent descaling.

The following conditions indicate an immediate need for descaling:

•the presence of loud sounds during brewing

•a brewing time greater than 10 minutes for 12 cups of coffee

•the appearance of “E1” or “E2” on the brew timer display

Mixing the Descaling Solution

The coffee maker can be descaled using a packaged descaling agent or vinegar.

•When using a descaling agent, follow the directions on the package for the recommended amounts of descaling agent and water to use.

•When using vinegar, mix a solution of 6 cups vinegar and 6 cups water.

Descaling Steps

 

1.

Before descaling, always remove the water filter (see “Installing

 

 

the Water Filter” on page 13) and make certain the brew basket

 

 

contains no coffee or coffee filters.

 

2.

Run the coffee maker through a complete brewing cycle using

 

 

the descaling solution. If the coffee maker has not been descaled

 

 

for an extended period, run it through a second brewing cycle

 

 

using fresh descaling solution.

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3.

Rinse the coffee maker by running it through two brewing cycles

 

 

using fresh, cool water.

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4.

Wash the brew basket, brew basket insert, carafe, and carafe lid

 

in hot, soapy water and rinse with hot water. These parts can

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also be washed in the upper rack of the dishwasher.

5.

Reinstall the water filter and reset the water filter icon if

 

 

necessary (see page 23).

 

Error Codes During Descaling

If “E1” or “E2” error codes appear during descaling, unplug the coffee maker for 30 seconds to reset the display, then plug it back in and continue. If error codes continue to appear after cleaning, see the KitchenAid Warranty and Service section on page 33.

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KPCM050 specifications

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