DeLonghi DC87T Series - Manual (Page 17)

1. WARNING: Make sure your coffee maker is unplugged before attempting to
clean. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug or unit in
water or other liquid.
2. The outside of your coffee maker can be cleaned by wiping the surface with a
damp, soft cloth. WARNING: Never immerse the coffee maker in water or
other liquid.
3. Clean inside of carafe with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use harsh
abrasives or scouring pads on carafe, it will scratch the surface.
4. Carafe lid and removable filter basket may be washed with warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly. Alternatively, the carafe lid and filter basket may also
be placed in the top rack of the dishwasher. Do not place any other parts of the
coffee maker in the dishwasher.
5. To clean the permanent gold-tone filter, empty the grounds and rinse thor-
oughly.
6. Do not clean the inside of the water tank with a cloth as the cloth may have a
lint residue that could clog the coffee maker.
7. For stubborn stains, use a nylon or plastic pad with a non-abrasive cleanser
(inside of coffee maker only). Do not use metal scouring pads or abrasive
cleansers.
8. To decalcify your coffee maker, please refer to the “Decalcification” section of
this manual.
CLEANING YOUR COFFEE MAKER
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