Cleaning & Care; Cleaning The Coffee Maker - Commercial CHEF CHCP05W Manual

CLEANING AND CARE

CLEANING THE COFFEE MAKER

Before cleaning the appliance, make sure the power switch is in "0" position. Unplug
the coffee maker from the socket. Make sure the coffee maker is cooled before
cleaning. Never immerse the appliance, cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
Clean the exterior with a soft, moist cloth. Never use metal polish or other harsh or
abrasive cleanser.
Wash the carafe and carafe lid with warm, soapy water or place in top rack of the
dishwasher. If being cleaned in the dishwasher, it will need to be placed upside down
with the lid open to allow the water to drain out.
Rinse thoroughly, dry and reassemble all parts.
DECALCIFYING
Calcium build-up frequently occurs in drip coffee makers. This build-up is quite
normal and is caused by minerals commonly found in drinking water.
Periodically, your drip coffee maker will need cleaning to remove any calcium or
mineral deposits that may form. You will know when your coffee maker requires
decalcifying when you notice an obvious slow down in brewing time.
We recommend decalcifying your drip coffee maker with a solution of white vinegar
and cold water. A solution of two tablespoons white vinegar in one carafe of cold
water works best.
Pour the solution into the water reservoir, then close the hinged lid and put the empty
carafe into place. Switch the coffee maker on, and allow the coffee maker to "brew"
the vinegar solution.
When the vinegar solution has finished brewing, empty the carafe and rinse it out
with clean water. Refill the water reservoir with cold water only, and run another
"brew" cycle. This will rinse out any remaining vinegar solution. If necessary, a second
"brew" of water can be performed.
We strongly recommend decalcifying your drip coffee maker any time the brewing
time slows down or when you begin to notice excessive steaming. The frequency of
decalcifying will depend on the hardness of your water.
Suggested:
Soft Water - 80 Brew Cycles
Hard Water - 40 Brew Cycles
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