Helpful Hints; Cleaning Your Drip Coffeemaker - West Bend 56911 Instruction Manual

 This coffeemaker has an auto-set feature for all settings except "STEEP" and
"OFF." If the "Min/Select" (
function will then automatically be activated. For "STEEP" and "OFF," you must
always wait 4 blinks of the display for the time to be set.
 Functions will remain activated until they are cancelled by pressing "Hr/Cancel" ( ),
or the coffeemaker is unplugged.
 All functions will use the most recently programmed settings when the
coffeemaker is turned on.
 If "STEEP" or "OFF" has not been programmed with a custom time, they will use
the default settings.
 The Steep button can be pressed to activate "STEEP," using the default time.
 If a custom steep time is desired, use "Min/Select" (
then wait for the display to blink 4 times. The custom steep time is now activated.
Steep time can be adjusted to suit your tastes, less time will result in a lighter brew
and more time will give a bolder brew.
 If a custom auto-off time has been set, "OFF" will show in the display while
programming. The light above the "On/Off" button will turn off when the keep warm
time has elapsed. If a custom "OFF" time has not been set, the auto-off will always
default to 2 hours.
 "BOLD" cannot be programmed for the "1-4 CUP" mode.
 No changes to the programming can be made during the brew or keep warm
cycles. To change any programming, the coffeemaker must first be turned off.
 Clock mode is activated by pressing and holding either "Hr/Cancel" ( ) or
"Min/Select" (
( ) and "Min/Select" (
1. Turn the coffeemaker off and unplug from the electrical outlet. Allow the entire
appliance to cool before cleaning.
2. Remove and discard used grounds from the filter.
3. Clean the filter, filter basket, carafe, and cover in warm, soapy water. Rinse and
dry thoroughly. These parts may also be cleaned in a dishwasher, top rack only.
4. The exterior of the coffeemaker can be wiped clean with a damp cloth after it has
been unplugged and the base is cool.

Do not clean the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth or paper towel. This
may leave particles in the chambers that may clog small openings in your
coffeemaker. Rinse with cold water periodically.
 Decalcify the coffeemaker periodically. See the "Decalcifying Your Drip
Coffeemaker" section in this manual.
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