Cleaning The Water Reservoir; Emptying The Internal Water Tank; De-Scaling Your Brewer - Cuisinart SS-300 Instruction Booklet

3. Cleaning the Exit Needle –
The exit needle is located on the inside
bottom of the K-Cup
Should a clog arise because of coffee
grounds, it can be cleaned using a
paper clip or similar tool. Remove
K-Cup holder and insert the paper clip
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to loosen the clog and push it out.
CaUtion: there are sharp
needles that puncture the
K-Cup above and below. to
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avoid risk of injury, do not put
your fingers in the K-Cup
assembly Housing.

Cleaning the Water reservoir

It is normal over time for discoloration,
spotting or staining to appear in the water
reservoir. Results will vary depending on the
mineral content of the bottled or filtered
water used but will not affect the operation
of the brewer. However, be sure to clean the
water reservoir regularly to minimize build-
up.
Clean inside the water reservoir with a
damp, lint-free cloth as necessary.
emptying the internal Water
tank
Brewer must be powered off but plugged in.
1. Lower the reservoir lid.
2. Place a mug on the drip tray.
3. Press and hold down the Brew button
and continue to hold until all the water is
dispensed into the mug.
There will be a 3- to 5-second delay before
water begins to dispense.
holder assembly.
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de-Scaling your Brewer

Mineral content in water varies from place to
place. Depending on the mineral content of
the water in your area, calcium deposits or
scale may build up in your brewer. Though
scale is non-toxic, it can hinder brewer
performance. De-scaling your brewer will
help maintain the heating element and other
parts that come in contact with water.
For optimal performance, de-scale your
brewer every 3 to 6 months. It is possible for
calcium deposits to build up faster, making it
necessary to de-scale more often.
note: Before de-scaling your brewer
remember to remove the charcoal water
filter from the water filter holder located in
the water reservoir.
To begin, you will need the following:
• 20 ounces of distilled white vinegar
• 12-ounce ceramic mug (do not use
paper cup)
• Access to a sink
Step 1: first Vinegar rinse
• Fill water reservoir with 10 ounces of
undiluted white vinegar.
• Place the ceramic mug on the drip tray.
• Lift the brewer handle, but do not add
a K-Cup .
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• After all the vinegar has drained, lower
the brewer handle and press the Hot
Water button.
• The Hot Water button will illuminate blue,
indicating the brewer is heating.
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