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Clean a Coffee Maker

From , former About.com Guide

Clean your coffee maker every 2-3 months to keep it brewing smoothly.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 60 minutes

Here's How:

  1. Remove and dispose of used coffee filter from filter basket.
  2. Add vinegar to the water resevoir until 1/4 full. Fill with water until full.
  3. Run the coffee maker.
  4. Turn off the coffee maker; let cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Run the vinegar and water mixture through the coffee maker again. Let cool 10 minutes.
  6. Run plain water through the coffee maker; let cool 10 minutes, repeat.
  7. Hand-wash the carafe and filter basket in soapy water.

Tips:

  1. You can also wash the carafe in the dishwasher.
  2. If the vinegar odor is still present after two rinsings, run more water through coffee maker.

What You Need

  • Vinegar
  • Soap
  • Water

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