Cleaning Instructions; Optional Features; Carafe Safety Precautions - Proctor-Silex 41101 Use And Care Manual

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Cleaning Instructions

To Clean the Inside of the Coffeemaker:
1. Place empty carafe on Keep-Hot Plate. Close empty brew
basket.
2. Pour one pint of plain white vinegar into the reservoir.
3. Plug unit into electrical outlet and turn ON.
4. After 30 seconds turn OFF.
5. Wait 30 minutes to allow the vinegar to clean. Then turn
ON again. When the brew cycle is finished, turn OFF.
6. Empty carafe and rinse. Pour one carafe of cold tap water
into the reservoir. Place carafe on Keep-Hot Plate.
7. Turn ON. When the brew cycle is finished, empty the carafe.
Repeat this process with one more carafe of cold tap water.
8. Turn OFF when complete.
9. Wash carafe and brew basket before making a beverage.
To Clean Carafe and Filter Basket:
Wash carafe by hand in hot, soapy water or in top rack of
dishwasher. To remove the carafe lid push the hinge part of
the lid to one side then gently but firmly twist the lid. The pin
will release from the hinge. To replace the lid, put one side of
the lid hinge on one of the pins, then snap onto the other pin.
To remove the brew basket, swing open and lift straight up.
The brew basket may be washed by hand or in top rack of
dishwasher.

Optional Features

Pause 'N Serve
This feature allows you to pour a cup of coffee before the entire
brew cycle has completed. By removing the carafe, the flow
of coffee will temporarily stop. The flow of coffee will resume
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(on selected models)
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when carafe is returned to the Keep-Hot Plate. Do not remove
carafe more than 30 seconds or brew basket may overflow.
Automatic Shutoff (on all clock models)
The Automatic Shutoff feature shuts off the Keep-Hot Plate
two hours after brew cycle begins. Always turn coffeemaker
OFF and unplug when finished.
Permanent Filter
The Permanent Filter takes the place of disposable paper filters.
Simply place the Permanent Filter in the filter basket. Rinse
the Permanent Filter in hot water before first use. Clean the
Permanent Filter under hot running water and let dry. Perma-
nent Filter can be placed in top rack of automatic dishwasher.
Brew Strength Selector
This feature allows you to control the strength/flavor of the
coffee. You may select from mild to strong flavor.

CARAFE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This symbol alerts you to the potential danger for personal
injury if you fail to read and follow these safety precautions.
This symbol reminds you that glass is fragile and can
break which could result in personal injury.
• Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or
weakened handle.
• This carafe is designed to be used only on the Keep-Hot plate of
your coffeemaker. Do not use on a gas or electric rangetop, or in a
microwave or conventional oven.
• To avoid breakage, handle carafe with care. Avoid impact. Glass
will break as a result of impact. Use care when filling with water to
avoid hitting faucet.
• Do not place hot carafe on cool or wet surface. Allow to cool
before washing or adding liquids.
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