Hamilton Beach Coffemaker Use & Care Manual page 6

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Cleaning
To maintain the performance of your coffeemaker, clean your
coffeemaker once a month. Periodic cleaning removes mineral
deposits that slow down brew time and results in bitter coffee taste.
To Clean Inside of Coffeemaker:
1. Remove water filter and water filter
holder (see "Optional Features").
2. Make sure the filter basket is
empty.
3. Place empty carafe on Keep-Hot
Plate.
4. Pour one pint of plain white vinegar
into the reservoir.
5. Plug unit into electrical outlet.
6. Press the ON/OFF button once
and the indicator light will glow red.
After 30 seconds, turn OFF.
7. Wait 30 minutes to allow the vine-
gar to clean. Then turn ON again.
When the brew cycle is finished,
wait for unit to cool.
8. Empty carafe and rinse. Pour one
carafe of cold tap water into the
reservoir. Place carafe on Keep-Hot
Base.
9. Press ON/OFF button once. When
the brew cycle is complete, empty
the carafe. Allow the coffeemaker
to cool, then repeat this step with
one more carafe of cold tap water.
10. Wash carafe and filter basket
before making a beverage.
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To Clean Carafe and Filter Basket:
1. Wash carafe by hand in hot, soapy
water. Do not submerse carafe in
water. Never wash carafe in dish-
washer. This carafe features a
unique drip-free spout and handle
which are not dishwasher-safe.
2. To remove the filter basket, open
filter lid and lift straight up by handle.
The filter basket may be washed by
hand or in the top rack of the dish-
washer.. To maintain performance,
clean the filter basket often.
To Clean Exterior of Coffeemaker:
Wipe the exterior with a soft cloth and
warm, soapy water. Do not use abra-
sive cleaners as they will scratch the
finish of the product.