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Cleaning & Care
This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. Do NOT try to repair it yourself.
If your appliance is damaged or does not operate, please call customer service to
repair or replace it.
PRECAUTIONS:
• ALWAYS unplug the appliance and allow it and the carafe to cool before cleaning.
• Do NOT use anything abrasive that can scratch or damage the finish.
• NEVER IMMERSE THE HOUSING UNIT IN WATER OR PUT IN DISHWASHER.
• NEVER IMMERSE A HOT CARAFE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
Daily Cleaning
For fresh-tasting coffee every time, the detachable parts of the coffeemaker should
be washed after every use.
1. Dispose of used coffee grounds.
2. Wash carafe, carafe lid, permanent filter and filter basket in hot, sudsy water or
put in the top rack of the dishwasher.
3. Open cover on unit and allow it to remain open to air dry the condensation.
4. Wipe down outer surface of unit with a soft, damp cloth. Do NOT use anything
abrasive that can scratch or damage the finish
5. Thoroughly dry all items before resuming use.
Auto Cleaning
To keep your coffeemaker operating efficiently and avoid mineral buildup, follow
these instructions. The frequency of cleaning your coffeemaker will depend on the
type of water used when making coffee. Recommended cleaning is once a month.
Harder water will require more frequent cleaning.
IMPORTANT: Remove water filter holder prior to auto cleaning.
1. Combine 6 cups of vinegar and 4 cups of cold water in the carafe.
2. Open cover and pour vinegar/water mixture into reservoir.
3. Place an 8-12 cup cone style paper filter into filter basket and place basket in unit.
4. Close cover.
5. Place empty carafe on warming plate, making certain the lid is in place and closed.
6. Plug unit into outlet.
7. Press the auto clean button to activate cleaning. The auto clean light will flash.
8. Half of the mixture will brew through and the other half will sit for 30 minutes
before brewing through.
NOTE: The entire cleaning cycle will take 45-60 minutes to complete.
9. When the cleaning cycle is complete, the unit will beep 3 times and turn off
automatically.
10. Discard vinegar/water mixture down the drain.
11. Following the steps in the Before Using for the First time section, brew only
water through the appliance before using to brew coffee.
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Water Filter Cleaning
1. Open the filter chamber and remove the carbon filter.
2. Set carbon filter on a paper towel.
3. Wash water filter in warm, sudsy water or on the top rack of the dishwasher.
4. Rinse the carbon filter under tap water.
5. Reassemble carbon filter in water filter and place back into water reservoir.
Carafe Care
A damaged carafe can result in burns from hot liquid. Discard carafe if chipped,
cracked or damaged in any way.
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Do NOT allow liquid to evaporate from carafe when it is on the warming plate
or heat the carafe when empty.
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Do NOT use abrasive powders, scouring pads or cleansers that can scratch
the glass.
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Do NOT place the carafe on or near a hot range burner, in a heated oven or in
the microwave.
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Avoid rough handling and sharp blows.
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