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User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance and contains no user-serviceable
parts. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be
performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
Care & Cleaning Instructions
1. Always make sure the Coffee Maker is unplugged before
attempting to clean.
2. Remove the permanent coffee filter and filter basket, discard used
coffee grounds, loose tea or pods and rinse both pieces thoroughly
after every use.
WARNING:
To avoid breakage, handle mug with care. Mug will break
as a result of impact. Use care when filling with water to avoid hitting
faucet. Do not heat empty.
3. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth to remove dust and superficial
stains. For stubborn stains, use a nylon or plastic pad with a
non-abrasive cleanser. Do not use metal scouring pads
or abrasive cleansers.
4. Dry and replace disassembled parts. Make sure the removable filter
holder drops down and is properly seated into the housing.
5. Close the lid.
6. Never immerse unit in water or any other liquid.
Descaling
It is recommended to perform a special cleaning of your Coffee Maker at least
once a month, depending on frequency of use and quality of water used in the
unit. If water in your area is especially hard, the following cleaning procedure
should be performed more regularly. Excessive accumulation of mineral
deposits from hard water can detract from the flavor of the coffee and possibly
lengthen brew time. Excessive steaming or prolonged brew time are signs that
cleaning is needed.
1. Fill half full mug with 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts cold water.
Pour water and vinegar solution into the water tank
2. Center an empty mug on the drip tray under the nozzle.
3. Turn switch to ON (I) to start brew cycle, allowing all of the solution
to drip into the mug.
NOTE:
During cleaning, more steam will occur than during normal
coffee brewing.
4. When liquid stops dripping from filter holder into the mug, Turn switch
to OFF (O), remove the mug and allow liquid to cool for 15 minutes.
When cooled, repeat steps 1-4 a second time.
5. Allow Coffee Maker to cool for 15 minutes, rinse by brewing a full mug
of cold water. Insert the clean permanent coffee filter into the removable
filter basket before brewing. This step may need to be repeated in order
to remove any remaining vinegar taste.
6. At end of brew cycle, set the power switch to the OFF (O) position,
discard the water in the mug. Wash the mug, permanent coffee filter
and removable filter holder in warm, soapy water and dry the parts
thoroughly.
7. When the Coffee Maker has cooled, wipe the exterior with a dry cloth.
Storing Instructions
1. Unplug unit and allow it to cool completely.
2. Store Coffee Maker in its box or in a cool, dry place.
3. Never store unit while it is still hot or still plugged in.
4. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance
5. Do not put any stress on the cord where it enters the unit, as it could
cause the cord to fray.
Hints for Great Tasting Coffee
• A clean Coffee Maker is essential for making great tasting coffee.
Regular cleaning, as described in the Care & Cleaning Instructions and
Descaling sections of this Instruction Manual is highly recommended.
• Always use fresh, cold water in your Coffee Maker.
• Finer grinds promote fuller extraction and provide rich, full-bodied
coffee. Regular grind will require slightly more coffee per cup to provide
the strength of a finer grind.
• Store coffee in a cool, dry place. Once coffee has been opened,
keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
• For optimum coffee flavor, buy whole beans and grind them finely just
before brewing.
• Do not re-use coffee grounds since this will greatly impair coffee flavor.
• Reheating coffee is not recommended. Coffee is at its peak flavor
immediately after brewing.
• Small oil droplets on the surface of brewed, black coffee is due to the
extraction of oil from the coffee grounds. Oiliness may occur more
frequently if heavily roasted coffees are used. Over extraction may also
cause oiliness, indicating a need to clean your Coffee Maker.
