KitchenAid KCM0402CS Manual download pdf (Page 8)

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Descaling the Coffee Maker

Calcium deposits (scale) from water will

build up in the coffee maker heat pump

over time and impair brewing efficiency

and coffee quality. Descaling should be

done to preserve the performance and

life of your coffee maker.

The coffee maker can be descaled using a

packaged descaling agent or vinegar. Always

mix the descaling solution using cool water.

• When using a descaling agent, follow

the directions on the package for the

recommended amounts of descaling

agent and water to use.

Coffee Maker Care

Cleaning the Coffee Maker

1. Remove the brew basket and travel mug

from the coffee maker.

2. Wash the brew basket and Gold Tone

permanent filter in hot, soapy water and

rinse with hot water. Do not use abrasive

cleansers or scouring pads. These parts

can also be washed in the upper rack of

a dishwasher.

3. Unplug the coffee maker and wipe the

housing with a warm, soapy cloth. Then

wipe clean with damp cloth and dry with

a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers

or scouring pads.

• When using vinegar, fill the mug with

a solution consisting of ½ vinegar and

½ water.

1. Before descaling, always make sure the

brew basket contains no coffee or coffee

filters.

2. Run the coffee maker through a

complete brewing cycle using a full

tank of the descaling solution or the

vinegar mixture. Press the ON button

to start the brewing cycle.

3. Rinse the coffee maker by running

it through 2 brewing cycles using a full

water tank of fresh, cool water each time.

4. Wash the brew basket in hot, soapy water

and rinse with hot water. The brew basket

can also be washed in the upper rack of

the dishwasher.

Troubleshooting

• If only a portion of the water added

to the coffee maker actually brews:

The coffee maker requires immediate

descaling. Please refer to “Descaling the

Coffee Maker” in the “Coffee Maker

Care” section.

• If the problem cannot be corrected:

See the KitchenAid warranty section.

Do not return the coffee maker to the

retailer; retailers do not provide service.

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