User Manual Q&AAnswer
Jan 07, 2025 - 04:07 AM
Cleaning and descaling your Ninja CM401 Specialty Coffee Maker is essential for maintaining its performance and preventing mineral buildup that can affect the flavor of your coffee. Here are the step-by-step instructions:
1. Empty the water reservoir and remove the filter holder from the brew basket.
2. If using a paper filter, discard it. If using the permanent filter, wash it thoroughly with soap and warm water or place it on the top rack of the dishwasher.
3. Clean the frother whisk after each use. Hand-wash it thoroughly or place it on the top rack of the dishwasher.
4. Wash the carafe and brew-through lid with soap and warm water. Use a bottle brush or a cloth to wash the inside of the carafe. DO NOT use a wire brush.
5. After the coffee maker has cooled, wipe down the main unit, showerhead, and water reservoir shelf with a cloth and warm water. DO NOT immerse the coffee maker in water.
6. To descale the coffee maker, select the Full Carafe size and set the empty carafe beneath the brew basket.
7. Fill the water reservoir up to, but not exceeding, the Max Fill line (50 oz.) with a descaling solution specifically formulated for coffee maker cleaning. Follow the directions on the package.
8. Once the water reservoir is filled, press the CLEAN button.
9. The clock will display and count down the remaining clean cycle time, which takes approximately 60 minutes to complete. Your unit will deliver a small amount of cleaning solution to distribute it through the system. It will then pause, deliver additional cleaning solution, and continue for 60 minutes. The extended pauses allow for maximum cleaning and descaling.
10. Upon completion, the coffee maker will beep, the clock will display "End," and the CLEAN light will turn off.
11. Empty and thoroughly clean the carafe and water reservoir with warm, soapy water to remove any cleaning solution that could affect the flavor of your coffee.
12. Fill the reservoir with fresh water up to, but not exceeding, the Max Fill line and set the empty carafe beneath the brew basket.
13. Flush the system by running a Full Carafe, Classic brew cycle with water only. After the cycle is complete, discard the water and thoroughly clean the carafe.
If the CLEAN light illuminates again, then calcium buildup is still present. Repeat the cleaning cycle instructions from step 6, and the CLEAN light will automatically turn off when your coffee maker is clean.
Please refer to the user manual for additional information and safety precautions regarding cleaning and maintenance of your Ninja CM401 Specialty Coffee Maker.
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