Cleaning - GE 169208 Owner's Manual

Warning! Never switch on the coffee maker when there is no water inside the water
tank (4). Dry operation of the coffee machine may damage the appliance.
Warning! Burn hazard: To avoid accidental contact with hot steam and boiling water:
• Never open the lid (2) while brewing, and
• Wait a minimum of 5 minutes before opening the lid (2).
Proper maintenance will ensure years of service from your appliance. Clean the appliance
after every use. This appliance contains no user serviceable parts and requires little
maintenance. Leave servicing or repairs to qualified personnel.
Warning: Unplug the appliance and let it cool down completely before cleaning.
Caution: Do not immerse the coffee maker, or the power cord with plug (7) into water or
any liquids (ill. k ). Do not use abrasive pads or alcohol.
Remove the carafe (15), the permanent filter (20) and the filter basket (19) from the
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coffee maker.
Clean the housing (5) and warming plate (8) with a clean, damp cloth.
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• Use baking soda or a mild cleaning agent to remove stains on the carafe (15). If
stains are hard to remove, fill the carafe (15) with hot water and add 2 tablespoons
of dishwasher detergent. Leave the carafe (15) with the water/detergent mixture
overnight and clean afterwards.
• Make sure all parts are completely dry after washing and before use.
• After cleaning, reassemble the coffee maker.
Caution: The carafe (15) is dishwasher-safe. Wash carafe (15), carafe lid (17), filter basket
(19) and permanent filter (20) in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
Note: Do not dry the inside of the water tank (4) with a cloth, as lint may remain.
OPERATION

CLEANING

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