Melitta 840187802 Manual page 10

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Cleaning the Percolator
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To Remove Mineral Deposits and Buildup:
Clean percolator after every 15 to 20 cycles to remove mineral deposits and buildup,
or more frequently in areas with hard water.
1. Fill the percolator with equal parts cold water and vinegar.
For 12-cup percolators: Fill to the 6-cup line with cold water; then add white vinegar
until solution reaches the 12-cup line. Do not fill beyond the 12-cup line.
For 6-cup percolators: Fill to the 4-cup line with cold water; then add white vinegar
until solution reaches the 6-cup line. Do not fill beyond the 6-cup line.
2. Assemble percolator with stem assembly, coffee basket, coffee basket lid, and lid.
3. Plug in and let unit go through the perk cycle. When perking has stopped, let sit
another 15 minutes.
4. Unplug and drain the percolator. Let cool; then clean by following steps 1–8
in "Cleaning the Percolator."
NOTE: Over time, coffee and mineral deposits may build up in the bottom of the unit
and cause the percolator not to brew properly. Run a vinegar cycle (see above) to remove
buildup; then retry.
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