Cleaning the Coffeemaker Between Brew Cycles
To clean the used coffee grounds and filter:
1)Discard the grounds and paper filter and, if necessary, rinse the filter basket. You may also wash the filter basket in the dishwasher.
2)Rinse the decanter with warm water. You may also wash the decanter in the dishwasher (top rack dishwasher safe only).
Make sure the coffeemaker is turned Off when the decanter is empty.
Brewed coffee and grounds are both very hot.
Handle them with care to avoid scalding injuries.
Unplug the coffeemaker’s power cord when not in use.
Maintaining Your Coffeemaker
Maintaining your coffeemaker and its parts will help extend the life of the appliance.
Cleaning the Coffeemaker
Your coffeemaker must be cleaned when you notice any of the follow conditions:
•Excessive steaming
•Increased brew cycle times
•The pumping action stops before all of the water has been pumped from the water reservoir
These conditions are caused by lime or other mineral deposits most commonly found in tap water.
How frequently you clean your coffeemaker depends upon the hardness of your tap water. The following table gives suggested cleaning intervals.
Type of Water | Cleaning Frequency |
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Soft water | Every 80 brew cycles |
Hard water | Every 40 brew cycles |
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COFFEEMAKER CLEANER
Using MR. COFFEE® Cleaner
Please refer to MR. COFFEE® Cleaner box for instructions. Read caution statement on side panel of box before use.
To Clean Your Coffeemaker:
1) Pour four cups of undiluted, white household vinegar into the water reservoir.
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