Mr. Coffee BVMC-KG5 User Manual - Page 6

Helpful Hints • Initial Cleansing Brew - Before you use your Brewer for the first time, perform an initial cleansing brew by running clean water through the brew cycle without using a K-Cup® pack. • One Cup at a Time - Your new Brewer makes one fresh beverage at a time. • Water Reservoir for Convenience - Your new Brewer holds up to 24oz. of water. This will make 4 small cups of coffee (6 oz. each) or 2 large cups of coffee (10 oz. each). • The Right Water Makes a Difference - For the best tasting gourmet coffee, tea or hot cocoa, we recommend using bottled or filtered water. We do not recommend using distilled or reverse osmosis water. Water quality varies from place to place. If you notice an undesirable taste in your cup of coffee such as chlorine or other mineral taste, we recommend you consider using bottled water or water from a filtration system. • Customize Your Flavor & Brew - With the choice of over 200 varieties of K-Cup® pack, your Brewer gives you endless options to customize the flavor and strength that's perfect for you. For a strong, intense cup, select an Extra Bold K-Cup® pack (with up to 30% more ground coffee than regular varieties). Fill the reservoir with filtered or bottled water up to the FILL LEVEL indicator and brew normally. • Brewing Into a Tall Mug - To brew into a tall mug, simply remove the Drip Tray Assembly and place the tall mug on the Drip Tray Base. • The Drip Tray - Any liquid overflow (from your cup or the Cold Water Reservoir) will be caught in the Drip Tray. Be sure to empty the Drip Tray. The Drip Tray has a snug fit to ensure it stays put in transit. • Clean Your Brewer Regularly - To keep your Brewer looking and performing its best, be sure to clean the external and 10 BVMC-KG5_11ESM1.indd 11-12 internal components on a regular basis. See page 11 for more information. • De-Scaling - Mineral content in water varies from place to place. Depending on the mineral content of the water in your area, calcium deposits or scale may build up in your Brewer. Scale is non-toxic, but left unattended, it can hinder Brewer performance. De-scaling your Brewer helps maintain the heating element and other internal parts of the Brewer that come in contact with water. See page 13 for more information. • S toring - When storing your Brewer, carefully empty the Drip tray and water reservoir. Store your Brewer upright in a safe, dry, frost-free environment. CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SINGLE SERVE BREWER Cleaning External Parts IMPORTANT: Make sure the Brewer is unplugged before cleaning Regular cleaning of the Brewer's external components is recommended. Allow to Cool. 1. Never immerse the Brewer in water or other liquids. The Housing and other external components may be cleaned with a soapy, damp, non-abrasive cloth. 2. The Drip Tray can accumulate liquids. The Drip Tray and Drip Tray Plate should be periodically inspected and cleaned with a damp soapy nonabrasive lint free cloth. The Drip Tray and Drip Tray Plate should not be put into the dishwasher. To remove the Drip Tray Assembly, simply slide it toward you, keeping it level at all times to avoid spilling. Cleaning the K-Cup® pack Holder Assembly 1. Cleaning the Parts - The K-Cup® pack Holder Assembly can be placed onto the top shelf of a dishwasher. NOTE: Use low temperature cycles in the dishwasher. To remove from the Brewer, lift the front face of the Brewer. Grasp 11 1/30/13 11:05 AM