Cleaning The Decanter - Mr. Coffee BVMC-CG12CUP 114202 User Manual

abrasive materials. Dishwasher top rack safe parts: glass
decanter and lid, filter basket and permanent filter.
The water filter disk and thermal decanter are not
dishwasher safe.
CAUTION! Never immerse the coffeemaker itself in
water, in any other liquid or place in the dishwasher.
Regular Cleaning and Maintenance:
Decalcifying your MR. COFFEE
Minerals (calcium) found in water will leave deposits in your
coffeemaker and will affect it.
It's recommended that you regularly remove these deposits
by using MR. COFFEE Cleaner or vinegar. MR. COFFEE
®
is available at many retail stores or by calling the Consumer
Service Department at 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333).
1. Follow package instructions to prepare one batch of MR. COFFEE
Coffeemaker Cleaner. Pour the mixture into the water
reservoir. If using water filtration disk, remove the water
filtration disk from the machine before decalcifing.
NOTE: 4 cups or 20 fl. oz. of undiluted, white household
vinegar may be used as a substitute for the cleaner.
2. Place an empty MR. COFFEE
paper filter or MR. COFFEE
basket and close lid.
3. Place the empty decanter back in the unit, centered on
the warming plate.
4. Brew three cups of cleaning solution through the
coffeemaker.
5. Turn the coffeemaker off and let stand for 30 minutes.
6. Run the remainder of the cleaning solution through the
coffeemaker.
7. Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the decanter
thoroughly with clean water.
8. Fill the water reservoir with clean, fresh water.
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Coffeemaker
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Cleaner
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10-12 cup basket-style
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permanent filter into the filter
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9. Place the empty decanter back on the coffeemaker,
centered on the warming plate.
10. Remove and discard the paper filter used during the
cleaning cycle. If a MR. COFFEE
used during cleaning, remove it and rinse it thoroughly
before replacing it in the filter basket.
11. Begin brewing and allow the full brew cycle to complete.
12. Repeat Steps 8 through 11 one more time.
Your coffeemaker is now clean and ready to brew the next
pot of delicious, hot coffee!
Suggested Decalcifying Interval:
The frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of the
water used. The following table gives a suggested cleaning
schedule.
Type of Water
®
Soft Water
Hard Water
Water Filtration Disk Replacement:
Your water filtration disk will need to be replaced once a
month (approx. 30 brew cycles). If the machine will not be
in use for an extended period of time, rinse the water filter
with running water and clean the coffeemaker before use.

Cleaning the Decanter:

Hard water can leave a whitish stain on the decanter, and
coffee may then turn this stain brown.
To remove decanter stains:
1. Fill the decanter with a solution of equal parts water and
vinegar and let the solution stand in the decanter for
approximately 20 minutes.
2. Discard the solution, then wash and rinse the decanter.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners that may scratch the
decanter, scratches may cause the decanter to break.
permanent filter was
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Cleaning Frequency
Every 80 Brew Cycles
Every 40 Brew Cycles
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