Brewing Tips; Care And Cleaning - Black & Decker Home Cafe GT300 Series Use And Care Book Manual

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Brewing Tips

7 oz 7 oz
Strong
Extra Strong
• Do not use the same pod twice. The best coffee flavors are extracted the
first time water passes through the pod.
• Do not use damaged pods.
• Your Home Café™ coffeemaker has been specifically designed to use
with Folgers® and Millstone® coffee pods. In order to avoid damage to
your unit, do not use other brands of coffee pods.
• To enjoy true coffee flavor, always run a cycle with water every time
you brew a different coffee flavor.

Care and Cleaning

This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified
service personnel.
CLEANING
1. Before cleaning, unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely.
2. Press the OPEN lid release lever and open the lid.
3. Remove the pod holder and discard the pod.
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9 oz 14 oz
Regular
Strong Regular
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4. Remove the splash guard by turning it clockwise then pull out.
5. Wipe the unit surface with a clean, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleaners, as they may scratch the surface.
• Never clean the unit's by flushing it with the lid open.
• Never immerse unit/base in water.
6. Wash the water reservoir and lid, splash guard, pod holders, cup tray
and drip tray in the dishwasher.
7. Dry all parts thoroughly.
REMOVING MINERAL DEPOSITS (DESCALING)
After continual use, mineral deposits may form in the unit. If mineral
deposits are not removed, they can impair the operation and product life
of the unit.
To prolong the life of your Home Café™ coffeemaker, it is recommended
to perform descaling once a month or after 30 brews.
1. Fill the water reservoir at least to the 14-oz. line with 50% white
vinegar, 50% water and place back in the unit.
2. Make sure the pod holder and splash guard are both inserted in place
(refer to steps 4 and 6 under Preparing Unit for First Use) and that there
is no pod in the holder.
3. Place a 14-oz. cup on the cup tray.
4. Press the Clean button and let cleaning solution run through.
Important: When you use the Clean button, the unit expels 14 ounces
of liquid into your cup.
5. When unit stops, empty the cup and return it to the cup tray.
6. Fill water reservoir with 14-oz. fresh, cold water.
7. Press Clean button again to flush out the remaining solution. Empty the
cup and return it to the cup tray.
8. Wash the pod holder and splash guard as instructed in the Care and
Cleaning section.
STORAGE
• Make sure water reservoir is empty.
• Unplug unit and let it cool completely.
• Store unit in a clean, dry place.
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