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Q: How does the self cleaning work?
A: If the Clean light begins to flash when the
coffeemaker is turned on, it is telling you that
the calcium buildup is interfering with the
functioning of your coffeemaker and the
flavor of your coffee. To clean, fill the water
reservoir to capacity with a mixture of ¹/³
white vinegar and ²/³ water. Press the Clean
button. When the Clean light glows, turn the
coffeemaker on by pressing the on/off
button. The Clean light will shine steadily.
The coffeemaker is now in clean mode.
One cycle should be sufficient to adequately
clean the coffeemaker. When the cycle is
completed and five beeps sound, the
coffeemaker will shut off. Turn the
coffeemaker on to see if the Clean light
continues to flash. If it does, turn it off and
then repeat the cleaning procedure with a
fresh solution of vinegar and water.
If the Clean light no longer flashes, turn the
coffeemaker off and then run one cycle of
fresh cold water through the unit before
using the unit again to brew coffee.
Notes on the Clean Function:
Pressing the Clean button cancels all other
settings. If it is pressed accidentally, press
it again to return the coffeemaker to all its
previous settings. Pressing On/Off will
also exit the clean mode and turn the
coffeemaker off.
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Q: Do you have to use the charcoal filter with this machine?
A: The charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine, calcium and bad tastes and odors from tap water. The Cuisinart Coffee Maker will still operate without the filter. However, the manufacturer does not recommend using the Extreme Brew without the charcoal filter.
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