Mr. Coffee BVMC-JWX3-073 Instruction Manual page 11

Regular Cleaning and Maintenance
Decalcifying your Mr. Coffee
in water will leave deposits in your coffee maker and affect its performance. It's
recommended that you regularly remove these deposits using vinegar.
1. Prepare a solution using at least 4 cups of undiluted white household
vinegar may be used to clean.
2. Pour the vinegar into the water reservoir.
3. Place an empty 4 cup basket-style paper filter or the permanent filter that
came with the unit into the filter basket and close the lid.
4. Place the empty decanter back in the unit.
5. Brew three cups of cleaning solution through the coffee maker.
6. Turn the coffee maker off and let stand for 30 minutes.
7. Run the remainder of the cleaning solution through the coffee maker.
8. Place the empty decanter back on the coffee maker, centered on the
warming plate.
9. Remove and discard the paper filter used during the cleaning cycle. If the
permanent was used during cleaning, remove it and rinse it thoroughly
before replacing it in the filter basket.
10. Begin brewing and allow the full brew cycle to complete.
11. Repeat steps 5 through 10 one more time.
Your coffee maker is now clean and ready to brew the next pot of delicious, hot
coffee!
Suggested Decalcifying Interval
Type of Water
Soft Water
Hard Water
Coffee Filters – Basket-style paper filers can be found at most grocery stores
and other retailers. If you need to replace the permanent filter, please contact
the Consumer Service number as printed on the back of this manual.
Cleaning the decanter
Hard water can leave a whitish stain inside 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 it 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.
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Cleaning Frequency
Every 80 Brew Cycles
Every 40 Brew Cycles
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