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CLEANING AND MAINTAINING
YOUR COFFEEMAKER
Daily Cleaning
Always unplug the coffeemaker and allow to cool before cleaning.
Remove the filter basket, permanent filter (not included on all models), decanter and
decanter lid and wash them in a solution of hot water and mild liquid soap.
Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials. Dishwasher
top rack safe parts: glass decanter and lid, filter basket and permanent filter. The water
filter disk is not dishwasher safe.
CAUTION! Never immerse the coffeemaker itself in water, in any other liquid
or place in the dishwasher.
Regular Cleaning and Maintenance
Decalcifying your MR. COFFEE
®
Coffeemaker
Minerals (calcium/limestone) found in water will leave deposits in your coffeemaker
and affect its performance. It’s recommended that you regularly remove these
deposits using MR. COFFEE
®
Cleaner or vinegar. MR. COFFEE
®
Cleaner is available at
many retail stores or by calling the MR. COFFEE
®
Consumer Service Department at
1-800-MR COFFEE (1
-
800
-
672-6333).
1. Follow package instructions to prepare one batch of MR. COFFEE
®
Cleaner. Pour
the mixture into the water reservoir. Before decalcifying, remove the water filtration
disk from the machine.
NOTE: 4 cups or 20 fl. oz. of undiluted, white household vinegar may be used as a
substitute for the cleaner.
2. Place an empty MR. COFFEE
®
10-12 cup basket-style paper filter or MR. COFFEE
®
permanent filter into the filter basket and close the brew basket lid.
3. Place the empty decanter back in the unit, centered on the warmer plate.
4. Press the SELECT button until the red CLEAN indicator light turns on (Figure 11).
For your convenience the cleaning cycle is automatic.
The entire cycle will take 45-60 minutes to complete.
During the cleaning your coffeemaker will:
a. Slow brew approx. 3 cups of cleaning solution.
b. Pause for 30 minutes (the CLEAN light will remain
on to alert you that the process is active).
c. After 30 minutes, your coffeemaker will brew
the remainder of the cleaning solution.
d. When complete, the CLEAN light will turn off and
your coffeemaker will turn off.
Suggested Decalcifying Interval
Type of Water Cleaning Frequency
Soft Water Every 80 Brew Cycles
Hard Water Every 40 Brew Cycles
or when red light is flashing (programmable models).
Water Filtration Disk Replacement
Your water filtration disk will need to be replaced once a month (approx. 30 brew
cycles). If the machine will not be in use for an extended period of time, rinse the
water filter with running water and clean the coffeemaker before use.
Cleaning the Decanter
Hard water can leave a whitish stain on the decanter, and coffee may then turn this
stain brown.
To remove decanter stains:
1. Fill the decanter with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar and let the
solution stand in the decanter for approximately 20 minutes.
2. Discard the solution, then wash and rinse the decanter.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners that may scratch the decanter, scratches may
cause the decanter to break.
FIGURE 11
