CLEANING AND MAINTAINING
Daily Cleaning
Always unplug the unit 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.
It is recommended to empty the water reservoir daily to
ensure you are heating fresh water each time. To empty the
reservoir completely. Push the lever to the left while pressing
down to completely dispense the hot water reservoir.
Unplug unit before cleaning. After unit is cool, wipe exterior
with a soft, damp cloth, and then dry with a soft towel.
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 unit itself in water, in
any other liquid or place in the dishwasher.
Regular Cleaning and Maintenance
The red clean light will turn on to let you know that your
coffeemaker needs to be cleaned. The red light will turn off
after the clean cycle has been completed.
Decalcificationn
Minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water will leave
deposits in your unit and affect its performance. It's
recommended that you regularly remove these deposits
using MR. COFFEE
Cleaner or vinegar. MR. COFFEE
®
is available at many retail stores or by calling the Consumer
Service Department at 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333).
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1. Follow package instructions to prepare one batch of
MR. COFFEE
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
paper filter or MR. COFFEE
filter basket and close the brew basket lid.
3. Place the empty decanter back in the unit, centered on
the warmer plate.
4. Press the Brew Now/Off button and the
Clean button. The red clean light will turn
on. (Figure 11). For your convenience the
cleaning cycle is automatic. The entire cycle
will take 45-60 minutes to complete. During
the cleaning your coffeemaker will:
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.
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 paper filter used during the
cleaning cycle. If a Mr. Coffee
Cleaner
®
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.
Cleaner. Pour the mixture into the water
®
10-12 cup basket-style
®
®
permanent filter into the
permanent filter was used
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Figure 11
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