KitchenAid 12-Cup Glass Carafe Coffee Maker Use & Care Manual

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1. Remove the brew basket and carafe 

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.

The coffee maker can be descaled using a 
packaged descaling agent or vinegar. 
Always mix the descaling solution using 
cool water.

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When using a descaling agent, follow 
the directions on the package for the 
recommended amounts of descaling 
agent and water to use.

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When using vinegar, fill the carafe with a 
solution consisting of 

¹⁄₂ vinegar and 

¹⁄₂ water.

Calcium deposits (scale) from water will 
build up in the coffee maker heat pump over 
time and impair brewing efficiency and 
coffee quality. When the coffee maker 
detects scale buildup, the “Clean” indicator 
will light. Once this occurs, descaling should 
be done as soon as possible to preserve the 
performance and life of your coffee maker. 

1. Before descaling, always remove the 

water filter (see the “Installing the Water 
Filter” section) and make sure the brew 
basket contains no coffee or coffee 
filters.

2. Run the coffee maker through a 

complete Clean cycle using a full tank of 
the descaling solution.

3. Press the MODE button 5 times to enter 

the “Clean” mode. The “Clean” indicator 
will flash until this programming cycle is 
complete.
NOTE: To cancel the Clean mode, press 
the MODE button.

4. Press the BREW button to start the 

cleaning cycle. Once the cleaning cycle 
is complete, the “Clean” indicator will 
turn off.

5. Rinse the coffee maker by running it 

through 2 brewing cycles using a full 
water tank of fresh, cool water each 
time.

6. 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.

7. Reinstall or replace the water filter. 

Replace the filter every 3 months under 
normal use. Replace it more often under 
heavy use.