Mr. Coffee BVMC-SC500-1 User Manual - Page 9
Emptying the Water Reservoir, Storage, De-Scaling Your Brewer
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Emptying the Water Reservoir 1. Ensure that the Water Reservoir Lid is closed. 2. P lace a cup on the Drip Plate then press and hold the BREW Button until all the water has been dispensed. Note, there will be a delay of 4-5 seconds until water starts to dispense. Storage Empty the Water Reservoir before storing and take care to ensure that you store your Brewer in a safe and frost free environment. It is suggested to store your Brewer in the upright position. If you store the Brewer in a cold environment, you run the risk of condensation freezing inside the Brewer and causing damage. When you prepare to use it after storage, we recommend wiping the Water Reservoir with a damp lint-free cloth and running three cleansing brews without a K-Cup® Pack. If your Brewer has been in an environment below freezing, please be sure to let it warm to room temperature for 2 hours before using. 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 24 oz 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 the water reservoir with 24 oz of undiluted white vinegar, place a ceramic mug on the drip tray plate. Step 3. Close the water reservoir and insert the K-Cup® holder and perform a brew into the ceramic mug without adding a K-Cup® pack. Empty the content of the ceramic mug into the sink, be careful as content may be hot. Step 4. Repeat the brew cycle until the water reservoir is empty and then allow it to sit for at least 60 minutes. Step 5. Fill the water reservoir with 24 oz of filtered or bottled water, close the water reservoir and insert the K-Cup® holder and place a cup on the drip tray plate and perform a brew. Step 6. To clean the brewer plumbing and get rid of any residual taste from the vinegar press and hold the Strong Brew button for 5 seconds to activate the clean cycle. Repeat this if necessary until the water reservoir is empty (with no K-Cup® pack in place) Step 7. The brewer is now ready for normal use again. 16 BVMC-SC500 Series_16ESM1.indd 16-17 17 5/5/16 10:45