Cleaning & Maintenance; Decalcifying Your Calphalon® Precision Control Coffee Maker - Calphalon BVCLDCG3 Instruction Manual

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Always unplug the coffee maker and allow to cool before cleaning.
• Remove and wash the Glass Carafe, Carafe Lid, and Cone Style Filter Basket in a mixture of mild
detergent and water. Rinse each with clean water, and dry thoroughly. You can also place in the
dishwasher and wash (on the top rack only).
NOTE: Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials. Dishwasher (top rack
only): Glass Carafe, lid and Removable Cone Style Filter Basket.
DECALCIFYING YOUR CALPHALON®
PRECISION CONTROL COFFEE MAKER
Type of Water
Soft Water
Hard Water
Minerals (calcium/ limestone) found in water will leave deposits in your coffee maker and can
affect performance.
• Fill Glass Carafe (10 cups) with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar and pour the solution
into the Water Reservoir.
• Close the Carafe Lid on the Glass Carafe and place on the Warming Plate. Press the BREW/OFF button.
• Once the brewing cycle has completed, discard the contents in the Glass Carafe and rinse with
water. Fill the Glass Carafe with water only (10 cups) and pour the water into the water reservoir.
Press the BREW/OFF button to rinse the machine.
• Once the brewing cycle has completed, discard the contents in the Glass Carafe and clean the
Carafe per the above instructions.
CAUTION: Never immerse the coffee maker itself in water, in any other liquid or place in
the dishwasher.
This appliance has no user serviceable parts. Any servicing beyond that described in the Cleaning
Section should be performed by an Authorized Service Representative only. See Warranty Section.
Cleaning Frequency
Every 80 Brew Cycles
Every 40 Brew Cycles
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