Cleaning and maintenance, Decalcification – Cuisinart BREW CENTRAL THERMAL DCC-2400C User Manual

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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 resting 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

stainless steel housing can be washed off

with soap and water or a nonabrasive

cleaning solution. Wipe resting plate with a

clean, damp cloth. Never use rough,

abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the

resting 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 Brew

Central Thermal

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

flavour of your coffee. To clean, fill the water

reservoir to capacity with a mixture of 1/3

white vinegar and

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 to 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 to 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.