Cuisinart DCC-1500TG User Manual - Page 9
Cleaning And, Maintenance, Decalcification
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Always turn coffeemaker off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Remove and discard the paper filter and ground coffee. The filter basket can be washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Dry all parts after use. Do not put any water in the unit once the filter basket has been removed. Wipe the area under the filter basket with a damp cloth. Remove the carafe from the heating plate. Discard any remaining coffee. The carafe and lid can be washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a dishwasher. The carafe should be placed on the upper rack. If handwashing the carafe, carefully hand-dry or air-dry carafe in an upright position. Never immerse base unit in water or other liquids. To clean base, simply wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry before storing. Fingerprints and other blemishes on the housing can be washed off with soap and water or a nonabrasive cleaning solution. Wipe heating plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the heater plate or any part of the coffeemaker. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain. The nylon filter may have some discoloration after a few uses even if rinsed thoroughly. This will not impact taste and quality of coffee. MAINTENANCE Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. NOTE: Before decalcifying your coffeemaker, remember to remove the charcoal water filter from the water filter holder located in the water reservoir. If the Clean indicator light is lit when the coffeemaker is plugged in, it is telling you that the calcium buildup is interfering with the functioning of your coffeemaker and the flavor of your coffee. To turn off the Clean indicator light, press the CLEAN button once. The Clean indicator light will turn off and regular brew cycle can start. The Clean indicator light will turn on again if a Clean cycle is not run. To decalcify, fill the water reservoir to capacity with a mixture of 1⁄3 white vinegar and 2⁄3 water. Press the CLEAN button for two seconds. The Clean indicator light will begin to flash which means the coffeemaker is now in Clean mode and will start the clean cycle One cycle should be sufficient to adequately clean the coffeemaker. When the cycle is completed and the 5 beeps sound, the coffeemaker will shut off. Turn the coffeemaker on to see if the Clean indicator continues to shine. If it does, then repeat the cleaning procedure with a fresh solution of vinegar and water. If the Clean LED is no longer lit, run one cycle of fresh, cold water through the coffeemaker before using it again. If your coffeemaker begins to brew slowly or there is residual water left over in the reservoir after a brew cycle, be sure to use the decalcification process above. Notes on the Clean Function Pressing the CLEAN button cancels all other settings. If it is pressed accidentally, press it again to return the coffeemaker to all its previous settings. DECALCIFICATION Decalcification refers to the removal of calcium deposits that form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker. For best performance from your coffeemaker, decalcify the base unit from time to time. The frequency depends upon the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the coffeemaker. 9