Mr. Coffee EHX33 Series User Manual page 10

Remove the filter basket, permanent filter (not
included), carafe and carafe lid and wash them in a
solution of hot water and mild liquid soap.
Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other
abrasive materials. Dishwasher top rack safe parts: glass
carafe and lid, filter basket and permanent filter (not
included). The water filter disk (not included)
is not dishwasher safe.
CAUTION! Never immerse the coffeemaker
itself in water, in any other liquid or place in
the dishwasher.
Decalcifying your MR. COFFEE
Minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water will
leave deposits in your coffeemaker and affect its
performance. It's recommended that you regularly
remove these deposits using or vinegar.
1. Place an empty 10-12 cup basket-style paper filter
or MR. COFFEE permanent filter into the filter
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basket and close the brew basket lid.
2. Place the empty carafe back in the unit, centered
on the warming plate.
3. Brew three cups of cleaning solution through the
coffeemaker.
4. Turn the coffeemaker off and let stand for 30 minutes.
5. Run the remainder of the cleaning solution through
the coffeemaker.
6. Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the carafe
thoroughly with clean water.
7. Fill the water reservoir with clean, fresh water.
8. Place the empty carafe back on the coffeemaker,
centered on the warming plate.
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9. Remove and discard the paper filter used during
the cleaning cycle. If a Mr. Coffee
was used during cleaning, remove it and rinse it
thoroughly before replacing it in the filter basket.
10. Begin brewing and allow the full brew cycle to complete.
11. 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
Type of Water
Soft Water
Hard Water
permanent filter
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Cleaning Frequency
Every 80 Brew Cycles
Every 40 Brew Cycles
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