Cleaning & Maintenance - Cuisinart DGB1U Manual

E. Cleaning and Maintenance
n We recommend cleaning your coffee maker each time you use it. Be sure the unit is OFF and
unplugged before cleaning.
n Open the lid and remove the grinder assembly (both the cover and the grind compartment).
n Slide out the filter basket holder and remove filter basket cover, gold tone filter and filter
basket.
n All of these parts can be hand-washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned
in the upper rack of the dishwasher.
n We recommend washing the filter basket holder by hand to protect the brushed stainless
steel finish.
n Dry all parts. Do not put any water in the unit once the grinder assembly has been removed.
n 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.
n Never use rough, abrasive materials or cleansers to clean any part of your coffee maker.
n Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
DECALCIFICATION
n Decalcification refers to removing the calcium deposits which form over time on
the metal parts of the coffee maker. When both blue and red indicators flash, it is
time to clean your coffee maker. 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 holder and water filter from the water reservoir.
2. Fill the water reservoir to the maximum capacity (450ml) with a mixture of 6 parts
white vinegar and 10 parts water.
3. Press Grind Off button
4. Place a container which is 450ml or bigger under the 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 coffee maker.
7. Rinse by repeating operation, this time using 450ml of fresh, cold water.
NOTE: One cycle should be sufficient to adequately clean the coffee maker. If there is any
smell or taste of vinegar, run another cycle with fresh, cold water.
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