Cleaning Your Coffeemaker; Decalcifying Your Coffeemaker - West Bend L5648A Instruction Manual

1. Unplug from electrical outlet and allow the entire unit to cool before cleaning.
2. Remove the carafe cover and plunger/filter assembly and discard used grounds
from the carafe.
3. Clean the carafe, cover and plunger/filter assembly in a solution of warm water
and mild liquid soap. Rinse thoroughly.
4. The exterior of the coffeemaker can be wiped clean with a damp cloth after it
has been unplugged and the base is cool.
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Periodically inspect the filter assembly screen for wear or damage and replace if
necessary.
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Do not clean the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth or paper toweling.
This may leave particles in the chambers that may clog small openings in your
coffeemaker. Rinse with cold water periodically.
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Decalcify the Coffeemaker periodically. See the "Decalcifying Your
Coffeemaker" section in this manual.
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
Coffeemaker. Indications that decalcifying is necessary are:
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Increased noise during production
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Excessive steaming
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Longer brewing times
If usage is regular, decalcifying should be carried out as follows:
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With soft water, decalcify every 6 months
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With medium water, decalcify every 3 months
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With hard water, decalcify every month
We recommend the use of vinegar for decalcifying.
1. Pour 16 ounces (4-cup mark on coffee carafe) of fresh, cool undiluted white
household vinegar into the reservoir. Never pour more vinegar into the
reservoir than the marked maximum level.
2. Follow steps 3-5 in "Using Your Coffeemaker – Preparing Coffee" section of this
manual except do not use any coffee or tea grounds.
3. Repeat the process above twice using clear cool water each time in place of
vinegar to rinse any remaining traces of the vinegar from the system.

Cleaning Your Coffeemaker

Decalcifying Your Coffeemaker

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