CM5000 - Cleaning Instructions
Daily Cleaning __NOCACHE__
The following cleaning instructions are recommended after every use.
- Make sure your coffee maker is turned OFF, unplugged and allow to cool.
- Wipe the outside of your coffee maker and carafe warming plate with a soft, damp cloth.
- Remove the Washable Brew Basket and 2-in-1 Grinder and Permanent Filter Basket, and discard the coffee grounds.
- Wash the Removable Shower head and 2-in-1 Grinder and Permanent Filter Basket by hand in warm soapy water.
- Wash the glass carafe and Washable Brew Basket either by hand in warm soapy water, or in the dishwasher (top rack only).
- To clean the inside of the cover and inside of the grinder assembly, open the cover, leave in the open position, and wipe with a damp cloth.
Note: Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads, and never immerse the coffee maker housing or power cord in water.
Descaling with Vinegar __NOCACHE__
The following cleaning instructions are recommended once a month for this unit.
- Pour white vinegar into the water reservoir up to the 6-cup mark on the water window. Add fresh, cold water up to the 10-cup mark.
- Put the 2-in-1 Grinder and Permanent Filter and Washable Brew Basket into the Mill & Brew Assembly and close the cover. Set empty carafe on the Keep Hot carafe plate.
- Push the GRIND button to cycle through the grind settings until you reach the symbol to turn the grinder OFF
- Push the ON-OFF / Power Button and let half the cleaning mixture brew into the carafe (until level is around 5-cup mark). Turn OFF coffee maker and let it soak for at least 15 minutes.
- Turn ON coffee maker again and brew remaining cleaning mixture into carafe.
- Turn OFF coffee maker and empty the carafe.
- Fill the water reservoir with cold water to the 11-cup line; replace carafe on the carafe plate and then turn ON coffeemaker for a complete brewing cycle to flush out remaining cleaning mixture. Repeat this step to completely remove the vinegar smell/taste.
- Wash the Removable Shower head, Washable Brew Basket, 2-in-1 Grinder, Permanent Filter Basket, and glass Carafe as instructed in the instructional brochure
