Cuisinart Perfec Tem 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker DCC-2900 - Manual (Page 10)

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Maintenance
Any other servicing should be performed by
an authorized service representative.
Decalcification
Decalcification refers to the removal of
calcium deposits that form over time on the
metal parts of the coffeemaker.
For best performance from your
PerfecTemp
™ 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.
NOTE: Before decalcifying your coffeemaker,
remember to remove the charcoal water filter
from the water filter holder located in the
water reservoir.
If the Clean sign in the digital display and the
Clean LED indicator 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 Clean LED
indicator glows, turn the coffeemaker on by
pressing the Brew/Off button. The Clean LED
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 sign and
Clean LED continue to flash. If they do, turn
coffeemaker off and then repeat the cleaning
procedure with a fresh solution of vinegar
and water.
If the Clean sign and Clean LED no
longer flash, 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 Brew/Off will also
exit the Clean mode and turn the
coffeemaker off.