Cleaning And Maintenance - Cuisinart DCC-1150BKTW Instruction Booklet

NOTE: Reservoir cover may be hot
during and directly after brewing. Wait at
least 10 minutes before opening.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always turn coffeemaker OFF and remove the
plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Lift up the reservoir cover. Remove and
discard the paper filter and ground coffee. The
filter basket and permanent filter can be
washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed
thoroughly, or cleaned in the upper rack of the
dishwasher.
Dry all parts after use.
Do not put any water in the unit once the
filter basket has been removed. Wipe the
area under the filter basket with a damp
cloth.
Remove the carafe from the resting plate.
Discard any remaining coffee. The carafe and
lid can be washed in warm, soapy water and
rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a dishwasher.
The carafe and carafe lid should be placed on
the upper rack only.
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.
Never immerse base unit in water or other
liquid. To clean base, simply wipe with a clean,
damp cloth and dry before storing.
Fingerprints and other blemishes on the
stainless steel housing can be washed off with
soap and water or a nonabrasive cleaning
solution. Wipe resting plate with a clean, damp
cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials or
cleansers to clean the resting plate. 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 the removal of calcium
deposits that form over time on the metal
parts of the coffeemaker.
To Decalcify Your Coffeemaker
For best performance from your Coffeemaker,
decalcify the unit from time to time. The
frequency depends upon the hardness of your
tap water and how often you use the
Coffeemaker. The flashing Clean light will
indicate when unit should be cleaned. If the
Clean light begins to flash when the
Coffeemaker is turned on, it is telling you that
the calcium buildup is interfering with the
functioning of your Coffeemaker and the flavor
of your coffee. To clean, fill the water reservoir
to capacity with a mixture of ¹⁄ ³ white vinegar
and ²⁄ ³ water. Press the Clean button. When
the Clean light glows, turn the Coffeemaker on
by pressing the On/Off button. The Clean light
will shine steadily. The Coffeemaker is now in
CLEAN mode. One cycle should be sufficient
to adequately clean the Coffeemaker. When
the cycle is completed and the five beeps
sound, the Coffeemaker will shut off. Turn the
Coffeemaker on to see if the Clean light
continues to flash. If it does, turn it off and
then repeat the cleaning procedure with a
fresh solution of vinegar and water.
If the Clean light no longer flashes, turn the
Coffeemaker off and then run one cycle of
fresh cold water through the unit before using
the unit again to brew coffee.
Notes on the CLEAN Function
Pressing the Clean button cancels all other
settings. If it is pressed accidentally, press it
again to return the Coffeemaker to all its
previous settings. Pressing On/Off will also exit
the CLEAN mode and turn the Coffeemaker
off.
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