Cuisinart SS-1 - Manual (Page 9)

CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always turn coffeemaker off and remove the
plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Never immerse unit in water or other liquid. To
clean, simply wipe with a clean damp cloth and
dry before storing.
Never use rough, abrasive materials or
cleansers to clean any part of the unit.
CLEANING THE WATER RESERVOIR, BREW
CUP, BREW BASKET AND DRIP TRAY
Remove water reservoir, brew cup, drip tray
with grate, and brew basket from unit. Dispose
of used coffee grounds or pods. Wash with
warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly, or
clean in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Dry
all parts after use. Do not dry the inside of the
water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
NOTE: Calcium in your water may leave a
multicolored stain on metals when put in the
dishwasher. This is from a harmless deposit
and can easily be removed with any of these
cleaning products: Bon Ami ® , Cameo ®
Stainless Steel or Metal Cleaner, Nevr-Dull ® .
CLEANING THE PISTON
We recommend cleaning the piston twice a
month.
From standby mode, your piston is ready to
be cleaned. Remove brew cup from unit.
Pressing the Clean button will lower the piston.
As the piston is lowering the clean button will
slow-flash. When the piston has reached its
lower limit, the Clean button light will become
steady.
Wipe the piston with a damp cloth to remove
any remaining grounds. When the piston is
clean, press the illuminated Clean button again.
As the piston is returning to the raised position,
the Clean button will again slow-flash. When
the piston is fully raised, the unit will return to
standby mode – Power and Default/Last-
selected Settings buttons will be illuminated.
NOTE: If the brew cup is not removed, the
Clean button will fast-flash and the unit will
beep. Remove the brew cup. Press clean again
to resume.
NOTE: Caution should be used when cleaning
the piston. It will be hot directly after brewing.
DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to removing the calcium
deposits which form over time on the metal
parts of the coffeemaker.
For best performance from your coffeemaker,
decalcify the base unit from time to time. The
frequency depends upon the hardness of your
tap water and how often you use the
coffeemaker.
To clean, fill the water reservoir to capacity with
a mixture of ¹⁄³ of white vinegar and ²⁄³ water.
You will need to prime the boiler to decalcify
the unit.
Before priming the boiler, be sure that the brew
cup is in place and brew basket is removed.
Position a large size cup (min. 12oz capacity)
under the brew cup.
Hold down the POD and BREW buttons
simultaneously (approx. 2 seconds). When
the boiler has been primed the unit will begin
heating.
Empty the water/vinegar mixture out and rinse
the water reservoir. Fill the reservoir with fresh
cold water, and return the water reservoir to the
unit.
Prime the boiler again by holding down the
POD and BREW buttons simultaneously.
Your unit is now decalcified and ready for use
again.
NOTE: During priming be sure not to press the
BREW button first, as this may initiate the
brewing mode.