Mr. Coffee TF5 User Guide - Page 5

CLEANING DO NOT IMMERSE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE IN LIQUIDS. After use and before cleaning, remove the coffee maker power cord plug from the electrical outlet and allow coffeemaker to cool. Wipe surfaces with a damp cloth and then dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners, they will damage the appliance finish. Your coffeemaker must be cleaned when you begin to notice excessive steaming or the brewing time increases considerably. This condition is caused by a build-up of lime and mineral deposits from your water. If the pumping action stops before all the water has been pumped out of the machine, the appliance requires cleaning. The frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of water used. The following table gives a suggested cleaning schedule. Suggested Cleaning Interval Type of Water Cleaning Frequency Soft Water Every 80 Brew Cycles Hard Water Every 40 Brew Cycles USING MR. COFFEE® CLEANER Your coffeemaker may be cleaned by using Mr. Coffee® Cleaner or vinegar. Mr. Coffee® Cleaner is available at many retail stores or by calling the Mr. Coffee® brand Consumer Service Department at 1-800-MR COFFEE (1-800-672-6333). Please refer to Mr. Coffee® Cleaner box for instructions. Read caution statement on side panel of box before use. E7 BVMC-TF 4 CUP_11ESM1.indd 9-10 USING VINEGAR 1. Fill the decanter to the 4 cup line with undiluted white household vinegar. Lift the lid and pour the vinegar into the water reservoir of the coffeemaker. 2. Place a filter into the removable filter basket and close the lid. 3. Place the empty decanter on the warming plate. Turn the switch to the "on" position. When three cups have flowed through, turn the coffeemaker to "off." Let stand for 30 minutes. 4. After 30 minutes, turn coffeemaker to "on" and let all of the vinegar pass through the coffeemaker. 5. Once the brew cycle is complete, discard the vinegar and filter. 6. To flush out all traces of vinegar, pour a decanter full of clean, fresh water into the coffeemaker, turn the switch to the "on" position. Allow water to cycle through. 7. Discard water and turn the coffeemaker OFF. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until vinegar odor is no longer noticeable. CLEANING THE DECANTER Decanter and lid are top-rack dishwasher safe. Hard water can leave a whitish mineral deposit inside the decanter. Coffee and tea discolor these deposits, sometimes leaving a brownish stain inside the decanter. To remove these stains, follow these easy steps. 1. Use a solution of equal parts white vinegar and hot water. 2. Let solution stand in decanter for about 20 minutes. Discard. 3. Wash and rinse decanter thoroughly using soft cloth. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners. These may cause scratches and can lead to breakage. E8 11/8/11 11:03 AM