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Care and Cleaning
Initial Use: Before using your new West Bend
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12 Cup Coffeemaker for the first
time, be sure to thoroughly wash the glass carafe and filter basket in warm, soapy
water. Rinse and dry. Thoroughly rinse reusable filter in WARM WATER ONLY as
soap residue can leave a taste in your coffee. Wipe the exterior of appliance with a
damp cloth to remove any dust or packing residue. Run one cycle through with just
water. Follow directions on page #4, leaving out coffee and using only water.
After Each Use
1. Before cleaning, make sure appliance is turned off and is unplugged from the
wall outlet.
2. Remove filter basket and dispose of coffee grounds and disposable filter, if
used.
3. To clean carafe and filter basket, wash in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry. DO
NOT WASH PARTS IN DISHWASHER. When cleaning the carafe, do not use
abrasive materials as they may damage the carafe.
4. Thoroughly rinse reusable filter in warm water only.
5. When all parts are clean, return carafe and filter basket with reusable filter to the
appliance.
6. To clean exterior of appliance, wipe with a damp cloth.
DO NOT SUBMERGE APPLIANCE IN WATER.
Extensive Cleaning
Extensive cleaning of your appliance is recommended once a month. Mineral
deposits can build up over time in the water reservoir causing lengthy brew times
and a decrease in the flavor of your coffee.
1. To clean, open top coffeemaker lid and pour 1 pint white vinegar into the water
reservoir.
2. Place filter in filter basket – do not add coffee. Move shower head toward front
over the filter basket until shower head clicks into place and close lid. Push the
switch to “ON.” The blue light will illuminate.
3. Run white vinegar through one brewing cycle. Once brewing cycle is finished,
discard contents in carafe.
4. Remove carafe from the appliance and fill with 12 cups of cold water. Pour
water into the water reservoir and repeat the brewing cycle using a fresh
disposable filter or clean reusable filter. Do NOT add coffee; use only clear
water. Once brewing cycle is finished, switch appliance to “OFF,” unplug from
the wall and discard contents in carafe.
5. Wash carafe and filter basket in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry. Rinse
reusable filter in warm water only. Replace in appliance.
6. When the appliance has cooled, clean the exterior with a damp cloth. Your
appliance is now clean and ready to brew.