Cuisinart DGB-300 - Manual (Page 14)

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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY
ALL PARTS AFTER EVERY USE.
Always turn coffeemaker OFF and remove
the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Press and lift to open the reservoir lid. Remove
the grinder basket lid by using the recessed
area on each side of the lid. Remove the filter
basket cover. Remove the permanent or paper
filter. Clean permanent filter, or discard the
paper filter. Remove the grinder/filter basket,
using the finger grips and handle. The
grinder/filter basket, grinder basket lid, and
filter basket cover can be washed in warm
soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned
in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Dry all
parts after every use.
Do not put any water in the unit once the
grinder/filter basket has been removed.
Wipe the area under the grinder/filter
basket with a damp cloth. If water gets
into the grinder motor, the motor may
become damaged.
Once clean, reverse the above steps.
Periodically, remove the steam collector
by lifting it up and out. Run it under warm
soapy water. Rinse thoroughly. Replace the
steam collector by placing the hooks on the
locating notches.
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 warm-
ing 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. The flashing self-
clean light will indicate when you should clean
your coffeemaker.
SELF CLEANING
If the self-clean light begins to flash when the
coffeemaker is turned on, it is telling you that
the calcium buildup is interfering with the func-
tioning 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. Turn the coffeemaker ON and
press the “Self-Clean” button. The self-clean
light will shine steadily. The coffeemaker is
now in Self-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
self-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 self-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.
Note on the Self-
Clean Function:
Pressing the “Self-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 Self-Clean mode and turn the
coffeemaker OFF.
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