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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY ALL PARTS
WHEN DONE BREWING
We recommend cleaning your coffeemaker
when you are finished using it. Be sure unit
is OFF and unplugged before cleaning.
Open the lid and remove the grinder
assembly. Pull out the coffee filter
compartment and remove the filter, cover
and filter basket. We recommend washing
the filter basket holder by hand to protect
the brushed stainless steel finish. All other
parts can be hand-washed in warm, soapy
water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned in
the upper rack of the dishwasher.
Dry all parts. Do not put any water in the
unit once the grinder assembly has been
removed.
Wipe the area under the grinder assembly
with a damp cloth. If water gets into the
grinder motor, the motor may become
damaged and may malfunction.
Never use rough, abrasive materials or
cleansers to clean any part of your
coffeemaker. Do not dry the inside of the
water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may
remain.
Maintenance:
Any other servicing should be performed
by an authorized service representative.
DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to removing the
calcium deposits which form over time
on the metal parts of the coffeemaker.
When both blue and red indicators flash,
it is time to clean your coffeemaker. We
recommend decalcifying every month for
best performance. The frequency depends
upon the hardness of your tap water and
how often you use the coffeemaker.
Directions:
1.
Remove the water filter from the water
reservoir.
2.
Fill the water reservoir to capacity with
a mixture of 6 ounces (175 ml) of white
vinegar and 10 ounces (285 ml) of
water.
3.
Press Grind Off button
4.
Place a 16-ounce (470 ml) container
under dispenser.
5.
Press and hold both Grind & Brew and
Grind Off buttons for 2 seconds to
activate the cleaning/decalcification
process.
NOTE: Blue and red indicators will
alternately flash during the cleaning
cycle.
6.
Discard solution when flow stops, and
return container to coffeemaker.
7.
Rinse by repeating operation, this time
using 16 ounces (470 ml) of fresh,
cold water.
NOTE: One cycle should be sufficient
to adequately clean the coffeemaker.
If there is any leftover smell or taste of
vinegar, run another cycle with fresh,
cold water.
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TIPS AND HINTS
• Use the cup you will brew into as your
"measuring cup." Fill the cup with water
and pour it right into the reservoir.
• If you buy large portions of beans,
separate them into one-week portions
and store them in airtight containers in
the freezer. Preserve freshness by
minimizing exposure to air, light, and
moisture. Once beans are removed from
the freezer, keep them in a sealed
container at room temperature.
• Some experts feel freezing dark-roast
beans can cause oils to coagulate; others
disagree. You'll have to decide that one
for yourself!
• It is OK to brew more than 1 cup (250 ml)
at a time. Be sure to empty the filter
basket of the used grounds, and add
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM:
SOLUTION:
Indicator lights are flashing
If both red and blue indicator lights are flashing simultaneously, it is time
to clean the coffeemaker. See decalcification instructions on page 8.
If indicator lights are alternately flashing blue and red, your coffeemaker
is in the "clean" mode.
Pressed Grind & Brew
Check that the outlet you are using has power. The grinder assembly
button, but nothing is
may not be properly in place. Make sure the grinder and cover are
happening
properly positioned, lid is fully closed and try again.
Coffeemaker not grinding
Coffee beans are too tightly packed. Do not fill above Max Fill line.
beans
Grind Off is selected. Press the button again to deselect.
Coffee residue appears on
This is normal and will occur each time you grind beans. It should not
lid of grinder
affect coffee flavour when brewing consecutive cups.
Coffee is not strong
Our recommended coffee recipe is provided on page 7. Tastes vary and
enough/too strong
you should adjust the proportions according to your own preferences.
Just be sure not to fill the grinder with more than six scoops or above
the Max Fill line.
If the chute on the coffee grinder is not cleaned, it is possible for it to
collect enough residue to inhibit the flow of coffee grinds into the filter
basket – this will make your coffee weaker than expected. Be sure to
clean the chute portion when cleaning the coffee grinder.
Coffee is dripping after
If you are using a paper filter, it is possible for coffee to continue
coffee brewing should be
dripping after the brewing cycle has completed – this is normal.
complete
more water and beans to the unit for
each cup.
• Always open the coffee filter
compartment using the plastic grip on
the underside. The stainless steel will be
hot after brewing.
• For a quick iced coffee, put 8 ounces
(235 ml) of cold water into the water
reservoir and 6 scoops of beans into the
grinder. Fill a 16-ounce (470 ml) glass
with ice cubes and brew directly into the
cup. Once brewed, add sweeteners and
or milk as desired. Note that since it is
cold, some sugars may not fully dissolve,
so simple syrup (equal parts sugar and
water, cooked over low heat until sugar
is dissolved, then fully cooled) is a great
item to have on hand.
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