Care and Cleaning
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR COFFEE MAKER 1. Unplug the coffee maker. 2. Removable parts can be washed in hot soapy water, rinsed with clean hot water and dried or washed in the dishwasher. 3. All other parts should be wiped clean with a damp cloth. DO NOT immerse the coffee maker in water. HOW TO REMOVE CALCIUM BUILDUP FROM YOUR COFFEE MAKER Calcium deposits from water can build up in your KitchenAid® Coffee Maker and should be removed to maintain brewing efficiency and coffee quality. As a rule of thumb, calcium buildup should be removed every three months. Local water conditions or use of the coffee maker more than once a day may require more frequent descaling. 1. If using the optional Unique Charcoal Filter or the Gold Tone Permanent Filter, remove them from the coffee maker. DO NOT put a paper filter or ground coffee in the Brew Basket. 2. Use a descaling agent or vinegar to remove calcium deposits. When using a descaling agent: 1. Following the instructions on the package for the amounts of descaling agent and water to use, run the coffee maker through a complete cycle. 2. If the cleaning cycle takes longer than eight minutes to complete, turn the coffee maker off and allow to cool for five minutes. Discard used solution and, using new solution, run through the cleaning cycle again. Continue this process until the cycle is completed in eight minutes or less. 3. Turn off the coffee maker and allow to cool for five minutes. 4. Run the coffee maker through two cycles using fresh, cool water. Discard the water after each cycle. 5. Wash the Brew Basket, Glass Carafe and Lid in hot, soapy water. Rinse with hot water. When using vinegar: 1. Run the coffee maker through two cycles, using a mixture of six cups of vinegar and four cups of water in each cycle. Discard the mixture after each cycle. 2. If the cleaning cycle takes longer than eight minutes to complete, turn the coffee maker off and allow to cool for five minutes and, using a fresh vinegar and water mixture, run through the cleaning cycle again. Continue this process until the cycle is completed in eight minutes or less. 3. Turn off the coffee maker and allow to cool for five minutes. REPLACEMENT CARAFE Order a replacement or extra Carafe from your KitchenAid retailer or call the KitchenAid Customer Satisfaction Center 1-800-541-6390.
