Mr. Coffee BVMC-SC100 User Manual - Page 14

De-Scaling Your Brewer Mineral content in bottled or filtered water varies. Depending on the mineral content of the water, calcium deposits or scale may build up in your Brewer. Scale is non-toxic but left unattended, it can hinder Brewer performance. Descaling your Brewer helps maintain the heating element, and other internal parts of the Brewer that come in contact with water. The Brewer should be de-scaled every 3-6 months to ensure optimal performance or when there are white deposits in the Water Reservoir. It is possible for calcium deposits to build up faster, making it necessary to de-scale more often. Step 1: Make sure you have at least 8 ounces of undiluted white vinegar on hand. You will also need a 10 oz ceramic mug (do not use a paper cup) and access to a sink. Step 2: Fill Water Reservoir with 8 ounces of undiluted white vinegar up to the FILL LEVEL mark, place a ceramic mug on the Drip Tray Plate. Step 3: Close the lid, and perform a brew into the ceramic mug without adding a K-Cup® Pack. Step 4: Pour the contents of the ceramic mug into the Water Reservoir, careful the liquid will be hot, close the lid. Start a brew but power off the Brewer just after it starts to dispense and then allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes. Step 5: After the prescribed period of time, perform a brew without adding a K-Cup® Pack. Empty the contents of the ceramic mug into the sink, be careful as contents may be hot. Step 6: Fill the Water Reservoir with 8 ounces of bottled water, close the water fill lid, place a cup on the Drip Tray Plate and perform a brew. Step 7: Repeat Step 6 three times using bottled water (with no K-Cup® Pack in place) to cleanse the Brewer plumbing and get rid of any residual taste from the vinegar. The Brewer is now ready for normal use again. 14