How to Clean a Coffee Maker with Vinegar

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure your last brew has completed

   Place it back into the coffee maker. , Look for recommendations on maker "decalcification" of the machine.
   
   Some machines recommend a lower dose of vinegar in the cleaning solution, than what is usually used.
   
   If so, use only 1/3 vinegar in your solution. , Make enough solution to fill the full water reservoir. ,, An automated clean cycle usually starts and stops, allowing different parts of the machine to soak in the solution.
   
   You will not need to start and stop it manually.
   
   If you do not have a clean cycle, push the "brew" button when your reservoir is filled with the solution.
   
   Turn off the brewing function after it has brewed 4 cups.
   
   Allow it to sit for 1 hour.
   
   Set a timer for 1 hour, if you will be away from the kitchen. ,, You may see brown or white bits in the water. ,, Pour fresh water into the carafe, using the maximum amount the coffee maker can brew. ,, Rinse it and then fill it with fresh water.
   
   Run another brew cycle with the clean water. ,, Rinse it. , Rinse everything, and your coffee maker should work even better. ,
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   Step 2: so that there is no extra water in the reserve.

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   Step 3: Remove the filter and any coffee grounds.

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   Step 4: Rinse out the basket.

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   Step 5: Take out your coffee maker manual

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   Step 6: if you still have it.

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   Step 7: Mix a solution of 1 part distilled white vinegar to 1 part water in your coffee carafe.

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   Step 8: Pour the water and vinegar solution into your coffee pot reservoir.

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   Step 9: Start the clean cycle

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    Step 10: if you have this option.

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    Step 11: Throw away the water and vinegar solution that brewed into the carafe.

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    Step 12: Turn on the brew function and let the rest of the solution brew through the coffee maker.

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    Step 13: Pour out the water from the carafe when the cycle is complete.

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    Step 14: Rinse the carafe thoroughly.

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    Step 15: Run a brew cycle.

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    Step 16: Wash your carafe with soap and water.

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    Step 17: Consider doing 1 to 2 more brew cycles with warm water

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    Step 18: if you can still smell vinegar.

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    Step 19: Clean the surface of your coffee maker with a small amount of liquid soap and a damp rag.

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    Step 20: Wash the basket and carafe again with warm soapy water.

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    Step 21: Coffee maker manufacturers recommend that you clean coffee makers at least once per month and decalcify it at least once every 6 months.

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