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Jan 15, 2025 - 11:23 PM
Cleaning the is important for maintaining its performance and ensuring the best-tasting coffee. Here are the steps to clean the coffee maker:
1. Unplug the coffee maker and allow it to cool.
2. Hand wash all removable parts, such as the carafe, brew basket, and single-serve pack holder, in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry them thoroughly. You can also wash these parts in the top rack of a dishwasher, but avoid using the "SANI" setting as it may damage the product.
3. Wipe the outside of the coffee maker with a soft damp cloth.
4. If the piercing needle is clogged, remove the gray removable needle holder in the lid by turning the arrow from the locked icon to the unlocked icon. Use a small paper clip to clean the piercing needle by inserting the tip of the paper clip through the hole of the needle and up into the shaft. Replace the gray removable needle holder by inserting the tab between the lock icon and unlock icon and turning it to the right to lock.
5. For routine cleaning, it is recommended to clean the carafe side and the single-serve side separately.
- To clean the carafe side, plug the coffee maker into an outlet and press the carafe button. Pour 1 pint (2 cups/473 ml) of plain white vinegar into the carafe water reservoir. Place the carafe underneath to catch the vinegar. Press the BREW NOW button once, wait for 30 seconds, and then press the BREW NOW button again to stop the brewing. Allow the vinegar to clean for 30 minutes. Afterward, press the BREW NOW button to finish the brew cycle. Empty the carafe and rinse it. Run 2 to 3 cycles of cold tap water through the carafe side to remove any vinegar residue.
- To clean the single-serve side, plug the coffee maker into an outlet and press the single-serve button. Pour 1 cup (237 ml) of plain white vinegar into the single-serve water reservoir. Place a 14-oz. (414-ml) or larger cup or travel mug underneath to catch the vinegar. Press the BREW NOW button once, wait for 30 seconds, and then press the BREW NOW button again to stop the brewing. Allow the vinegar to clean for 30 minutes. Afterward, press the BREW NOW button to finish the brew cycle. Empty the cup or travel mug and rinse it. Run 2 to 3 cycles of cold tap water through the single-serve side to remove any vinegar residue.
6. After cleaning, unplug the coffee maker and allow it to dry completely before using it again.
Regular cleaning of the Hamilton Beach 49966 2-Way Coffee Maker will help maintain its performance and ensure the best-tasting coffee.
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