Decalcifying Your Coffeemaker; Problems And Causes - West Bend L5629A Instruction Manual

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The coffeemaker must be decalcified periodically. Over time, mineral deposits
build up on internal parts and effect the operation of the appliance. The
frequency of decalcification depends on the hardness of your water and how
often you use the Drip Coffeemaker. Indications that decalcifying is necessary
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If usage is regular, decalcifying should be carried out as follows:
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We recommend the use of vinegar for decalcifying.
1. Pour 20 ounces (4-cup mark on coffee carafe) of fresh, cool undiluted white
household vinegar into the coffee maker. Make sure the coffee filter basket
and coffee carafe cover are properly positioned. NOTE: Do not use coffee
grounds and do not dilute vinegar with water.
2. Follow steps 4-7 in "Using Your Drip Coffeemaker – Preparing Coffee"
section of this manual.
3. Repeat the process above except use clear cool water in place of vinegar to
rinse any remaining traces of the vinegar from the system. Rinse twice
using clean cool water each time.
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Coffee or water leaks from coffee filter basket
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Coffee does not come out or is very slow
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Decalcifying Your Drip Coffeemaker
"Time To Clean" light is illuminated
Increased noise during production
Excessive steaming
Longer brewing times
The pumping action stops before all of the water has been
pumped from the water reservoir
With soft water, decalcify once per year
With medium water, decalcify every 3 months
With hard water, decalcify monthly

Problems and Causes

Filter is not properly placed or is folded over
Filter basket is not properly in place
Coffee carafe or carafe cover is not in place
Too much coffee in filter
Filter basket valve is dirty, broken or missing
No water in coffee water reservoir
No coffee in filter holder
Basket is not properly in place
Coffee carafe or carafe cover is not in place
Filter clogged because coffee is ground too fine or packed too tight
Appliance needs to be decalcified
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