Cuisinart DCC-750 - Manual (Page 9)

CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always turn coffeemaker off and remove
the plug from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.
Lift up the reservoir cover. Remove and
discard the paper filter and ground coffee.
The filter basket can be washed in warm,
soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or
cleaned in the upper rack of the
dishwasher. Dry all parts after use.
Do not put any water in the unit once the
filter basket has been removed. Wipe the
area under the filter basket with a damp
cloth.
Remove the carafe from the heating plate.
Discard any remaining coffee. The carafe
and lid can be washed in warm, soapy
water and rinsed thoroughly, or placed in
a dishwasher. The carafe and carafe lid
should be placed on the upper rack only.
Do not use any scouring agents or harsh
cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.
Never immerse base unit in water or other
liquid. To clean base, simply wipe with a
clean, damp cloth and dry before storing.
Fingerprints and other blemishes on the
housing can be washed off with soap and
water or a nonabrasive cleaning solution.
Wipe heating plate with a clean, damp
cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials
or cleansers to clean the heating plate.
Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir
with a cloth, as lint may remain.
Decalcification
Decalcification refers to the removal of
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. The
flashing Clean light will indicate when you
should clean your coffeemaker.
If the Clean light begins to flash when the
coffeemaker is turned on, it is telling you
that the calcium buildup is interfering with
the functioning of your coffeemaker and
the flavor of your coffee. To clean, fill the
water reservoir to capacity with a mixture
of ¹⁄³ white vinegar and ²⁄³ water. Press the
Clean button. When the self clean light
glows, turn the coffeemaker on by
pressing the On/Off button. The Clean
light will shine steadily. The coffeemaker is
now in clean mode. One cycle should be
sufficient to adequately clean the
coffeemaker. When the cycle is completed
and the five beeps sound, the coffeemaker
will shut off. Turn the coffeemaker on to
see if the Clean light continues to flash. If
it does, turn it off and then repeat the
cleaning procedure with a fresh solution
of vinegar and water.
If the Clean light no longer flashes, turn
the coffeemaker off and then run one
cycle of fresh cold water through the unit
before using the unit again to brew coffee.
Notes on the Clean Function
Pressing the Clean button cancels all
other settings. If it is pressed accidentally,
press it again to return the coffeemaker to
all its previous settings. Pressing On/Off
will also exit the clean mode and turn the
coffeemaker off.