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30 seconds or the coffee may overflow the
basket. While we offer this feature, we do not
recommend you pour coffee before the cycle has
reached completion, since the coffee brewed at the
beginning of the cycle has a flavor profile which is
very different from the coffee brewed at the end of
the cycle. Removing a cup during the brewing cycle
will alter the flavor of the finished pot.
Once the coffee has finished brewing, stir it before
serving to blend the flavors. The coffee at the
bottom of the carafe will be somewhat stronger
than the coffee at the top.
After brewing, we recommend transferring the cof-
fee to a thermal carafe preheated with hot water
if the coffee is not going to be consumed within
20 minutes.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always turn coffeemaker OFF and remove the
plug from the electrical outlet before attempting
to clean it.
Swing the filter basket open and remove the filter
holder. Discard the filter paper and ground coffee.
The filter holder can be washed in warm soapy
water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned in the
upper rack of a dishwasher.
To clean the filter basket, with the filter holder
removed, swing it to the open position and lift
upward at the hinge. Holding it in this position, pull
the bottom of the hinge toward you. Once the lower
portion of the hinge is clear of the reservoir, it will
drop easily from its position. The filter basket can
be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed
thoroughly, or placed in a dishwasher.
Once the filter basket has been cleaned, replace it
by reversing the above steps. The filter holder will
then drop easily into place. Swing the filter basket
back into a closed position.
Remove the carafe from the warming 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 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. Wipe warming
plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough,
abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the
warming plate. Do not dry the inside of the water
reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.
DECALCIFICATION
Decalcification refers to removing the calcium
deposits which form over time on the metal parts of
the coffeemaker.
For best performance from your Coffee Bar™
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.
If the coffeemaker begins to brew more slowly
than usual, or the coffee does not taste the same,
decalcification will clean the interior. To decalcify,
use a solution of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water
which fills the stated capacity of the coffeemaker.
Combine in the glass carafe and pour into the water
reservoir. Replace the carafe on the heater plate.
Be sure that the filter basket is snapped into
position. Plug the unit into electrical outlet. Turn
to the ON position and run until half the amount
has brewed (5 or 6 cups). Turn the unit to the OFF
position and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Return the
unit to ON and allow the remainder of the liquid to
brew. Repeat the above procedure as many times
as necessary until a normal brew rate returns –
usually 2-3 times. With each repeated cycle, use
a fresh solution of vinegar and water. Run one
cycle of fresh, cold water through the unit at the
completion of decalcification before using the unit to
brew coffee again.
