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Descaling
We recommend that you descale your Coffeemaker once a
month because mineral deposits can form a coating in the
Coffeemaker, causing slower brewing time and possibly an off
flavor in the coffee. Use a cleaner recommended for coffee-
makers or the solution described below. To descale your unit:
1. Remove and fill the Water Reservoir using 1/4 white vinegar
and 3/4 fresh, clean, cold water. Replace Water Reservoir
following the instructions outlined in the “Brewing
Instructions” section of this Use and Care Guide.
2. Place the clean Permanent Filter Basket into the Removable
Filter Basket Holder, then close the Lid. Place empty Carafe
on Base Plate.
3. Wait 2 hours before proceeding. This will allow the vinegar
time to break down the lime and mineral deposits.
4. After 2 hours, following the “Brewing Instructions,” outlined,
brew the vinegar/water descaling solution through the
Coffeemaker and discard the brewed solution.
NOTE: While performing this procedure do not use a filter or
coffee grounds.
5. Repeat the 10 cup brewing process at least 4 times with
fresh, clean, cold water to ensure that the vinegar in the
Water Chamber and Thermal Carafe has been flushed.
NOTE: An easy way to determine if all the vinegar has been
rinsed out is to sprinkle a small amount of baking soda into
the water in the Carafe after it has completed the brewing
cycle. The baking soda will react with the vinegar. A gentle
fizzing indicates that there is still vinegar in the water and the
procedure should be repeated. If there is no reaction then it
means that all of the vinegar has been rinsed clean.
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Parts Identification
Your product may vary slightly from illustration.
FIGURE 1
Removable
Filter Holder
(P/N 31202)
Removable
Water
Reservoir
(P/N 31207)
Removable
Permanent
Filter Basket
(P/N 31208)
Thermal
Carafe
with Lid
(P/N 31204)
Thermal
Carafe Lid
Only
(P/N 31203)
Lid Lever
Cord Storage
(Not Shown)
24 Hour LCD
Clock/Timer
Auto Pause
and Pour Assembly
Filter
Holder
Lid
Filter
Holder
Front
Tab
Base Plate
Polarized
Plug
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