West Bend Back to Basics CC500 - Manual (Page 9)

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CLEANING
• Store coffee in a cool, dry place and refrigerate after it has been opened to
maintain freshness. Do not reuse coffee grinds. This will impair the fl avor
of your coffee.
Care and Cleaning
Initial Use
Before using your Coffee Solution
TM
for the fi rst time and after each use,
be sure to thoroughly wash the glass carafe, fi lter and fi lter basket in hot,
soapy water. Wipe the exterior of unit with a damp cloth to remove and
stains or smudges.
After Each Use
1. Before cleaning, make sure unit is turned off and is unplugged from the
wall.
2. Remove fi lter basket and dispose of coffee grounds and disposable fi lter,
if used.
3. To clean carafe and fi lter, soak in hot soapy water and rinse clean. DO
NOT WASH PARTS IN DISHWASHER.When cleaning carafe, do not use
abrasive materials which may damage carafe (a soft brush is recomend-
ed). Open lid and remove fi lter basket. Once all parts are clean, return
carafe and fi lter basket with reusable fi lter to the unit.
4. To clean exterior of unit, wipe with a damp cloth. DO NOT SUBMERGE
UNIT IN WATER.
5. To clean dispensing mechanism, turn carafe upside-down over sink. Us-
ing your index fi nger and your ring fi nger, push the two tabs located on
each side of the dispensing mechanism back towards the handle of the
carafe. (See picture)
Index Finger
Finger