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CLEANING YOUR COFFEEMAKER
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
scouring pad. Plastic parts may be washed in the dishwasher, top rack only.
Washing any aluminum parts in the dishwasher may cause them to discolor.
3. Clean the inside of the coffee maker by filling with warm water about one-third of
its capacity. Add dish soap and wash with a sponge or cloth. Scour the heating
unit well (where the stem fits) with the special cleaning tool provided and a
scouring pad. Twist the pad inside the heating unit well to clean. The heating
unit well must be kept clean for coffeemaker to work properly. Rinse with
warm water after cleaning and dry.
4. Clean the outside of the coffeemaker with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive metal scouring pads or cleansers on the outside of the
coffeemaker because scratching will occur.
SPECIAL CLEANING - EVERY TWO WEEKS
If coffeemaker is used daily, a special cleaning every 2 weeks, or every week if
it is used for heating water, is necessary to thoroughly clean the heating unit
well. If not kept clean, the coffeemaker will not work properly.
1. Fill the coffeemaker with 1 quart EACH of water and white distilled vinegar. (If a
white mineral buildup has formed on the inside of coffeemaker, use an additional
2 cups of vinegar). Place the stem and empty basket in place and lock the cover
onto the coffeemaker. If applicable, set the “ON/OFF” switch to “ON.” Allow the
coffeemaker to complete the perking cycle, then let stand for 20 minutes.
2. Turn “OFF” and unplug the cord from the outlet. Drain the coffeemaker and allow
it to cool. Wash the inside and the parts following the regular cleaning
instructions, making sure to thoroughly clean the heating unit well.
3. If applicable, clean the coffee level view tube with a soft brush. Unscrew the
gauge cap and lift out the tube. Wash in warm, soapy water with a brush and
rinse. Replace the tube and secure with the gauge cap.
4. To clean the faucet, unscrew the handle. Move a small brush up and down
through the faucet, then insert the brush through the opening on the inside of the
coffeemaker to clean the faucet connection. Wash the faucet handle in warm,
soapy water and rinse. Replace the faucet.
DO NOT USE BAKING SODA TO CLEAN THE COFFEEMAKER BECAUSE IT
CAN DISCOLOR AND PIT THE METAL.
To Remove Discoloration: Inside of the coffeemaker can discolor when used for
heating water, which is normal. To remove/lighten discoloration, fill coffeemaker with
water to the level of discoloration (at least to the minimum cup level, but not past
maximum cup level). Place stem and empty basket in place. For every 12 cups of
water added to coffeemaker, add 2 teaspoons cream of tartar to basket. Secure
cover onto coffeemaker, plug cord into coffemaker and then into outlet and allow
coffeemaker to complete perk cycle. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes or until
discoloration is lightened. Unplug cord and drain coffeemaker. Allow to cool and
follow general cleaning instructions.