Helpful Hints; Cleaning Your Coffeemaker - West Bend Large Capacity Coffeemakers Instruction Manual

less than 3 cups of water remain. The inside of the coffeemaker may darken after
heating water, which is normal and does not affect the coffeemaker or the water
heated.
Other than making coffee or heating water, no other liquid should be heated in
the coffeemaker because damage to the heating unit can occur.
When the coffeemaker is used to heat water only, it must be cleaned well after each
use in addition to special weekly cleaning with white distilled vinegar for removal of
mineral deposits. If these deposits are not removed, pitting of the metal can occur and
result in damage to the coffeemaker. See "Special Cleaning – Every Two Weeks" in
this manual.
Improper cleaning of the coffeemaker, especially the heating unit well, will affect
the performance, resulting in weak, lukewarm coffee and may even cause the
coffeemaker to stop perking. To keep the coffeemaker working properly, it is
very important to follow the regular and special cleaning instructions.
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Never make less than the minimum or more than the maximum amount of
coffee for your coffee urn.
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Do not use soft water, as flooding of the basket may occur.
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Use regular electric perk grind coffee or coffee ground for all coffeemakers for
best results. Do not use drip or finely ground coffee as flooding of the coffee
basket can occur. If grinding your own coffee beans, grind to medium
coarseness for best results. Do not grind coffee too finely, powder-like, as this
can cause the coffee basket to flood.
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Remove coffee basket with grounds as soon as the brewing cycle is completed.
This also helps maintain the coffee flavor. Use the coffee maker cover as a
carrying tray when disposing of wet grounds.
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If dripping occurs between the faucet and the coffeemaker body, tighten the nut
inside the coffeemaker. If the dripping occurs from the faucet spout, tighten the
faucet bonnet. If the faucet continues to drip or is damaged, contact customer
service; see information on warranty page.
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Liquid must always cover the inside bottom of the appliance at all times. Falling
below the minimum level could cause overheating and damage to internal
components and will void the warranty.
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A small amount of smoke or odor may occur upon heating due to the release of
manufacturing oils – this is normal.
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Some minor expansion or contraction sounds may occur during heating and
cooling – this is normal.
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Do not allow ground coffee to fall into the stem.
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If more coffee is immediately desired, partially fill the coffeemaker with cold
water to reset the thermostat. Empty the water out of the coffeemaker, then
repeat steps 3-9.
1. Unplug the coffeemaker and allow it to cool. Drain any coffee out of the
coffeemaker.
2. Wash the basket, stem, and cover in warm, soapy water with a dishcloth or
sponge. Rinse and dry. Coffee stains on the metal can be removed with a
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