Cuisinart SS-15 Owner Manual - Page 10

12-CUP COFFEEMAKER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Always turn unit off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Lift up the Coffeemaker reservoir cover. 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 and carafe lid should be placed on the upper rack only. Do not use any scouring agents or harsh cleansers on any part of the Coffeemaker. 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 heater plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the heater plate. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain. Maintenance: Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. 1. Fill the water reservoir to capacity with a mixture of 1⁄3 white vinegar and 2⁄3 water. 2. Press and hold the CLEAN button. When the CLEAN LED indicator flashes, the coffeemaker is in Clean mode. Release the button. 3. When the cycle is completed, 5 beeps will sound and the coffeemaker will shut off. 4. If the CLEAN indicator illuminates once more, repeat the cleaning procedure with a fresh solution of vinegar and water. NOTE: One cleaning cycle is usually sufficient. 5. When the CLEAN indicator remains off, run one cycle with a full reservoir of fresh, cold water to rinse the unit. 6. Return the charcoal water filter to the holder inside the water reservoir and your coffeemaker is ready to brew! MAINTENANCE Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. DESCALING Descaling refers to the removal of calcium deposits that form over time on the metal parts of the Coffeemaker. To Descale Your Coffeemaker Depending on the mineral content of water in your area, calcium deposits (scale) may build up in your Coffeemaker. Though scale is not toxic, it can affect performance. Descaling the Coffeemaker when the indicator signals it is time to do so will help protect the heating element and other parts that come into contact with water. For optimal performance, descale Coffeemaker every 3 to 6 months. If calcium deposits build up faster, the CLEAN light will illuminate, indicating 12-cup Coffeemaker should be descaled. To clean: 10