KitchenAid KCM0402 Utilisation Et Entretien

8

Descaling the Coffee Maker
Calcium deposits (scale) from water will  

build up in the coffee maker heat pump  

over time and impair brewing efficiency 

and coffee quality. Descaling should be  

done to preserve the performance and  

life of your coffee maker. 
The coffee maker can be descaled using a 

packaged descaling agent or vinegar. Always 

mix the descaling solution using cool water.
•   When using a descaling agent, follow 

the directions on the package for the 

recommended amounts of descaling  

agent and water to use.

1.  Remove the brew basket and travel mug 

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.

•   When using vinegar, fill the mug with  

a solution consisting of ½ vinegar and  

½ water.

1.  Before descaling, always make sure the 

brew basket contains no coffee or coffee 

filters.

2.  Run the coffee maker through a  

complete brewing cycle using a full  

tank of the descaling solution or the 

vinegar mixture. Press the ON button  

to start the brewing cycle. 

3.  Rinse the coffee maker by running  

it through 2 brewing cycles using a full  

water tank of fresh, cool water each time.

4.  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.

to the coffee maker actually brews: 

The coffee maker requires immediate 

descaling. Please refer to “Descaling the 

Coffee Maker” in the “Coffee Maker  

Care” section.

•   If the problem cannot be corrected: 

See the KitchenAid warranty section. 

Do not return the coffee maker to the 

retailer; retailers do not provide service.

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