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Descaling the Coffee Maker
Calcium deposits (scale) from water will
build up in the coffee maker heat pump
over time and impair brewing efficiency
and coffee quality. Descaling should be
done to preserve the performance and
life of your coffee maker.
The coffee maker can be descaled using a
packaged descaling agent or vinegar. Always
mix the descaling solution using cool water.
• When using a descaling agent, follow
the directions on the package for the
recommended amounts of descaling
agent and water to use.
Coffee Maker Care
Cleaning the Coffee Maker
1. Remove the brew basket and travel mug
from the coffee maker.
2. Wash the brew basket and Gold Tone
permanent filter in hot, soapy water and
rinse with hot water. Do not use abrasive
cleansers or scouring pads. These parts
can also be washed in the upper rack of
a dishwasher.
3. Unplug the coffee maker and wipe the
housing with a warm, soapy cloth. Then
wipe clean with damp cloth and dry with
a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers
or scouring pads.
• When using vinegar, fill the mug with
a solution consisting of ½ vinegar and
½ water.
1. Before descaling, always make sure the
brew basket contains no coffee or coffee
filters.
2. Run the coffee maker through a
complete brewing cycle using a full
tank of the descaling solution or the
vinegar mixture. Press the ON button
to start the brewing cycle.
3. Rinse the coffee maker by running
it through 2 brewing cycles using a full
water tank of fresh, cool water each time.
4. Wash the brew basket in hot, soapy water
and rinse with hot water. The brew basket
can also be washed in the upper rack of
the dishwasher.
Troubleshooting
• If only a portion of the water added
to the coffee maker actually brews:
The coffee maker requires immediate
descaling. Please refer to “Descaling the
Coffee Maker” in the “Coffee Maker
Care” section.
• If the problem cannot be corrected:
See the KitchenAid warranty section.
Do not return the coffee maker to the
retailer; retailers do not provide service.
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