West Bend 43536 Coffeemaker User Manual


 
Special Cleaning – every two weeks
If coffeemaker is used daily, a special cleaning every 2 weeks OR every week if
used for heating water, is necessary to thoroughly clean the heating unit well.
If not kept clean, coffeemaker will not work properly.
1. Fill coffeemaker with 1 quart EACH of water and white distilled vinegar. (If a
white mineral buildup has formed on inside of coffeemaker, use an additional 2
cups of vinegar). Place stem and empty basket in place and secure cover onto
coffeemaker. Plug cord into outlet and turn switch ON for models 13500 and
33600. Allow coffeemaker to complete perking cycle, then let stand 20
minutes.
2. Turn OFF and unplug cord from outlet. Drain coffeemaker and allow to cool.
Then wash the inside and the parts following the regular cleaning instructions,
making sure to clean heating unit well thoroughly.
3. On occasion, clean coffee level view tube on models 13500 and 33600 with a
soft brush. Unscrew gauge cap and lift out tube. Wash in hot soapy water with
brush and rinse. Replace tube, secure with gauge cap.
4. To clean faucet, unscrew handle. Move a small brush up and down through
faucet, then insert brush through opening inside coffeemaker to clean faucet
connection. Wash faucet handle in hot soapy water and rinse. Replace faucet.
DO NOT USE BAKING SODA TO CLEAN COFFEEMAKER AS IT CAN
DISCOLOR AND PIT THE METAL
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