CLEANING AND MAINTAINING
YOUR COFFEEMAKER
Daily Cleaning
Always unplug the coffeemaker and allow to cool before cleaning.
Remove the filter basket, permanent filter (not included on all models), decanter and decanter lid and wash them in a solution of hot water and mild liquid soap.
Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials. Dishwasher top rack safe parts: glass decanter and lid, filter basket and permanent filter. The water filter disk is not dishwasher safe.
CAUTION! Never immerse the coffeemaker itself in water, in any other liquid or place in the dishwasher.
Regular Cleaning and Maintenance
Decalcifying your MR. COFFEE® Coffeemaker
Minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water will leave deposits in your coffeemaker and affect its performance. It’s recommended that you regularly remove these deposits using MR. COFFEE® Cleaner or vinegar. MR. COFFEE® Cleaner is available at many retail stores or by calling the MR. COFFEE® Consumer Service Department at
1.Follow package instructions to prepare one batch of MR. COFFEE® Cleaner. Pour the mixture into the water reservoir. Before decalcifying, remove the water filtration disk from the machine.
NOTE: 4 cups or 20 fl. oz. of undiluted, white household vinegar may be used as a substitute for the cleaner.
2.Place an empty MR. COFFEE®
3.Place the empty decanter back in the unit, centered on the warmer plate.
4.Press the SELECT button until the red CLEAN indicator light turns on (Figure 11). For your convenience the cleaning cycle is automatic.
The entire cycle will take
a.Slow brew approx. 3 cups of cleaning solution.
b.Pause for 30 minutes (the CLEAN light will remain on to alert you that the process is active).
c.After 30 minutes, your coffeemaker will brew the remainder of the cleaning solution.
d.When complete, the CLEAN light will turn off and
your coffeemaker will turn off. | FIGURE 11 |
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5.Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the decanter thoroughly with clean water.
6.Fill the water reservoir with clean, fresh water.
7.Place the empty decanter back on the coffeemaker, centered on the warming plate.
8.Remove and discard the the paper filter used during the cleaning cycle. If a Mr. Coffee® permanent filter was used during cleaning, remove it and rinse it thoroughly before replacing it in the filter basket.
9.Begin brewing and allow the full brew cycle to complete.
10.Repeat steps 5 through 9 one more time.
Your coffeemaker is now clean and ready to brew the next pot of delicious, hot coffee!
Suggested Decalcifying Interval
Type of Water | Cleaning Frequency |
Soft Water | Every 80 Brew Cycles |
Hard Water | Every 40 Brew Cycles |
or when red light is flashing (programmable models).
Water Filtration Disk Replacement
Your water filtration disk will need to be replaced once a month (approx. 30 brew cycles). If the machine will not be in use for an extended period of time, rinse the water filter with running water and clean the coffeemaker before use.
Cleaning the Decanter
Hard water can leave a whitish stain on the decanter, and coffee may then turn this stain brown.
To remove decanter stains:
1.Fill the decanter with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar and let the solution stand in the decanter for approximately 20 minutes.
2.Discard the solution, then wash and rinse the decanter.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners that may scratch the decanter, scratches may cause the decanter to break.
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