Mr. Coffee BVMC-SJX User Manual - Page 10

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. 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 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. 18 BVMC-SJX_12ESM1.indd 19-20 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 warming plate. 4. Brew three cups of cleaning solution through the coffeemaker. 5. Turn the coffeemaker off and let stand for 30 minutes. 6. Run the remainder of the cleaning solution through the coffeemaker. 7. Discard the cleaning solution and rinse the decanter thoroughly with clean water. 8. Fill the water reservoir with clean, fresh water. 9. Place the empty decanter back on the coffeemaker, centered on the warming plate. 10. Remove and discard the paper filter used during the cleaning cycle. If a MR. COFFEE® permanent filter was used during cleaning, remove it and rinse it thoroughly before replacing it in the filter basket. 11. Begin brewing and allow the full brew cycle to complete. 12. Repeat steps 8 through 11 one more time. Suggested Decalcifying Interval The frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of the water used. The following table gives a suggested cleaning schedule. Type of Water Soft Water Hard Water Cleaning Frequency Every 80 Brew Cycles Every 40 Brew Cycles 19 10/8/12 4:15 PM