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turn on. Or, set the Auto On function and the
green indicator will light.
5. During and after brewing
The Brew Pause™ feature allows you to
remove the carafe from the plate during mid-
brew. The brewing process does not stop dur-
ing this period – only the flow of coffee from
the basket stops. Do not remove the carafe
for longer than 30 seconds or the coffee may
overflow the basket. While we offer this fea-
ture, we do not recommend that you pour the
coffee before the cycle has reached comple-
tion, since the coffee brewed at the beginning
of the cycle has a flavor profile which is very
different from the flavor at the end of the
cycle. Removing a cup during the brewing
cycle will alter the flavor of the finished pot.
Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir it
before serving to blend the flavors. The coffee
at the bottom of the carafe will be somewhat
stronger than the coffee at the top.
When the brewing cycle has been completed,
five beeps will sound. Coffee will continue to
stream from the filter for several seconds.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always turn coffeemaker OFF and remove the
plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Lift up the reservoir cover. Remove and discard
the paper filter and ground coffee. The filter basket
can be washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed
thoroughly, or cleaned in the upper rack of the
dishwasher. Dry all parts after use.
Do not put any water in the unit once the filter
basket has been removed. Wipe the area
under the filter basket with a damp cloth.
Remove the carafe from the heating plate. Discard
any remaining coffee. The carafe and lid can be
washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed thor-
oughly, or placed in a dishwasher. The carafe and
carafe lid should be placed on the upper rack only.
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.
Never immerse base unit in water or other liquid.
To clean base, simply wipe with a clean, damp
cloth and dry before storing. Fingerprints and other
blemishes on the stainless steel housing can be
washed off with soap and water or a nonabrasive
cleaning solution. Wipe heating plate with a clean,
damp cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials
or cleansers to clean the heating plate. Do not dry
the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint
may remain.
Decalcification
Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium
deposits which form over time on the metal parts
of the coffeemaker.
For best performance from your Brew Central
®
Coffeemaker, decalcify the base unit from time to
time. The frequency depends upon the hardness
of your tap water and how often you use the cof-
feemaker. The flashing Clean light will indicate
when you should clean your coffeemaker.
If the Clean light begins to flash when the
coffeemaker is turned on, it is telling you that the
calcium buildup is interfering with the functioning
of your coffeemaker and the flavor of your coffee.
To clean, fill the water reservoir to capacity with a
mixture of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water. Press
the Clean button. When the self clean light glows,
turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the on/off
button. The Clean light will shine steadily. The
coffee-maker is now in Clean mode. One cycle
should be sufficient to adequately clean the
coffeemaker. When the cycle is completed and
the five beeps sound, the coffeemaker will shut
off. Turn the coffeemaker ON to see if the Clean
light continues to flash. If it does, turn it to OFF
and then repeat the cleaning procedure with a
fresh solution of vinegar and water.
If the Clean light no longer flashes, turn the
coffeemaker to OFF and then run one cycle of
fresh cold water through the unit before using
the unit again to brew coffee.
Notes on the Clean Function
Pressing the Clean button cancels all other set-
tings. If it is pressed accidentally, press it again to
return the coffeemaker to all its previous settings.
Pressing ON/OFF will also exit the Clean Mode
and turn the coffeemaker OFF.
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