Hamilton Beach 45234.00 Use & Care - Page 7

840131500 ENv00.qxd 9/9/04 2:17 PM Page 7 Cleaning To maintain the performance of your coffeemaker, clean your coffeemaker once a month. To Clean the Inside of the Coffeemaker: 1. Remove water filter and water filter holder (see "Optional Features"). 2. Place empty carafe on base. Close empty brew basket. 3. Pour one pint of plain white vinegar into the reservoir. 4. Plug unit into electrical outlet. 5. For clock model, press the AUTO-ON-OFF button twice; for non-clock model, press the ON/OFF button once. After 30 seconds, turn OFF. 6. Wait 30 minutes to allow the vinegar to clean. Then turn ON again. When the brew cycle is finished, wait for unit to cool. 7. Empty carafe and rinse. Pour one carafe of cold tap water into the reservoir. Place carafe on base. 8. To turn ON, for clock model press the AUTO-ON-OFF button twice; for non-clock model, press the ON/OFF button once. When the brew cycle is complete, empty the carafe. Allow the coffeemaker to cool, then repeat this step with one more carafe of cold tap water. 9. Wash carafe and filter basket before making a beverage. To Clean Thermal Carafe, Filter Basket, and Travel Mugs: 1. Wash carafe by hand in hot, soapy water. Remove the carafe lid by twisting lid counterclockwise. Do not submerse carafe in water. Do not wash carafe in dishwasher. 2. To remove the filter basket, open filter lid and lift straight up by handle. The filter basket may be washed by hand. To maintain performance, clean the filter basket often. 3. Wash mugs by hand in hot, soapy water. Remove lids by twisting lids counterclockwise. 7