Mr. Coffee BVMC-SCGB SERIES User Manual page 15

DE-SCALIN G YOU R CO F FE EMAK E R
Mineral content in bottled or filtered water varies. Depending on the mineral
content of the water, calcium deposits or scale may build up in your Brewer.
Scale is non-toxic but left unattended, it can hinder Coffeemaker performance.
Descaling your Coffeemaker helps maintain the heating element, and other
internal parts of the Coffeemaker that come in contact with water.
The Coffeemaker should be de-scaled every 3-6 months to ensure optimal
performance or when there are white deposits in the Water Reservoir. It is
possible for calcium deposits to build up faster, making it necessary to de-
scale more often.
1. Make sure Coffeemaker is turned off and has cooled completely.
2. Open WATER RESERVOIR lid.
3. Fill WATER RESERVOIR with 8 ounces of undiluted white vinegar.
Close lid and place a ceramic mug on the DRIP TRAY PLATE.
4. Plug unit into electrical outlet and press BREW BUTTON to start brew cycle
but power off the coffeemaker just after it starts to dispense.
5. Let the coffeemaker sit for 30 minutes and then plug unit in again and press
the brew button to start the brew cycle.
6. Empty the contents of the ceramic mug into the sink, be careful as contents
may be hot.
7. Fill the WATER RESERVOIR with 8 ounces of bottled water, close the LID,
place a cup on the DRIP TRAY PLATE and perform a brew.
8. Repeat Step 7 three times using bottled water (without adding coffee) to
cleanse the Coffemaker plumbing and get rid of any residual taste from the
vinegar.
9. Wash mug, FILTER & GRINDER BASKET, BREW BASKET in warm soapy
water rinse and dry thoroughly. The Coffeemaker is now ready for normal
use again.
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