My coffee maker has a "Clean" button in the place of the 1-4 button. Does anyone else have this? If so how do you use it to clean the coffee maker?
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I put half cleaning white vinegar and half water in reservoir. Push the clean button and turn coffee maker on, like making coffee. run thru cycle then run 2nd cycle thru with just water. Hope this helps
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Hello Vera, I don't know why - all I can say is how I use it, and that I am happy. I use the typical round filters on top of the filter supplied, since I do not wish to clean it each time. I use a mug, so it takes 2 1/2 scoops for the strong coffee I love. My mug and the supplied mug hold the same amount of liquid. I timed it, and it takes 3 1/2 minutes from the time you push the button until it stops dripping. I then tip the unit to get every drop, remove the paper filter, and I have my morning coffee, the way I like it and saved a ton of money rather than the premeasured pods. It shuts itself off after the 3 1/2 minutes is up; but you cannot turn it off once it is on. It is so small, it would easily fit in my travel case when I go out of town. I am so happy with this that I am giving it as a Xmas gift as well. It is exactly what I wanted! I hope all this helps you, and you are welcome to ask me any other questions you may have. Happy Thanksgiving, Suzanne
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well it is easy to clean to me. The coffee residue will be in a cake form so what you need to do is put the coffee cake in the trash can or save it for other use. Every part else can be rinse with water. Hope this helps you. :)
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I flush coffee grounds down this thing every single day. I usually wait until all of my 4 days of french presses are dirty, then I rinse all grounds into the drain, then I run cold water, turn on the disposal, a jolt is heard, some loud noises for a couple seconds (due to 4 days of coffee grounds) then its smooth and quiet and all is well. I have been doing this with every disposal I have ever had though, and never was there a problem
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There is a 1-4 cup button but have never tried one cup only. I don't think there would be enough water to brew the coffee properly.
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I have a different single coffee maker with a filter. I just buy a regular size paper filter at the Dollar Store. I then grab about half a dozen, fold them in half and cut off about 1 inch. You should then be able to put on top of filter and spread to the sides with your fingers. Works for me and there are no messy grounds in the coffee maker. Just pull out paper filter out and throw in garbage. Worth a buck to give it a try. Good luck.
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Like all coffee grinders that I have owned, I use a brush to get any remaining coffee grinds out--then a paper towel is good for wiping clean. I dampen the paper towel just a little, and it comes very clean.
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Good luck, tried the cleaning with vinegar & water MANY times. The machine still has issues & have complained to Krups. I have had other Krups coffee makers for many years & never been so irritated & disappointed in their product. They have offered for me to send it back, but that will take weeks for them to receive it, diagnose it & basically send me a new one(which is what I requested in the first place). My machine has a real problem. It can't figure out whether to beep or brew or not brew or beep & then brew maybe later. I am just going to trash it & never buy another KRUPS.
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Sorry, I bought a spare carafe some years ago after I broke the original washing it. So far so good on the one I received when I purchased another coffee maker. Good luck in finding one.
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I am in the same boat as you Colleen. I got the Melita filters that LuLu recommended, but haven't had the chance to use them yet. I am thinking of using the Melita filters with my reusable K-Cup and see if that will be easier to clean up. Did you know that the bottom portion of the loose coffee drawer from the Bunn MCU does snap out for easier clean up, and just snaps back in place when clean?
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Yes you do. It is a removable basket that "holds" your filter. Without a filter you would have a very messy and chunky pot of coffee. I use the "Pure Brew" brand for a 4-cup coffee maker. They are very inexpensive at Walmart and work great!
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I still have the original and just cleaned it with urnex full circle coffee maker cleaner... Otherwise, probably only 10 times before you get a stale coffee taste from the filter... Hope that helps?
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The Grind Control button, on the front in the middle, goes from 2 to 12, is the only way I know to change the amount of coffee. It could be accidentally knocked to a different number. That's what has happened to me when I am cleaning the chute. If that is not the problem, I'd contact Cuisinart and I hope you're still under warranty.
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turn there is a switch on for the steam to run through the coffee that goes up--down if you want to froth the milk. Two different functions. No need to "remove" anything. Very SIMPLE thank goodness!
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Perfect...thanks for the answer..I have struggled for one week by hitting all the buttons!!!!!!! You cannot find the answer on the Mr. Coffee website.
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I wipe off the exterior of the coffee maker and the warmer plate with a damp dishcloth as needed. I put the glass carafe, its lid, and the coffee basket in the top rack of my dishwasher about once a week. Daily I just rinse the carafe and basket out with water or with soapy water (dish detergent such as Dawn or Joy, etc.) and rinse. A couple of times a year I try (?!) to remember to run some vinegar water, followed by several cycles of plain water, through the coffee maker. I think I've used the deliming tool a time or two, but didn't get much residue out. I don't think it requires much special treatment unless you have water issues. I've had my coffee maker almost three years. I wipe off the exterior of the coffee maker and the warmer plate with a damp dishcloth as needed. I put the glass carafe, its lid, and the coffee basket in the top rack of my dishwasher about once a week. Daily I just rinse the carafe and basket out with water or with soapy water (dish detergent such as Dawn or Joy, etc.) and rinse. A couple of times a year I try (?!) to remember to run some vinegar water, followed by several cycles of plain water, through the coffee maker. I think I've used the deliming tool a time or two, but didn't get much residue out. I don't think it requires much... » Read More I wipe off the exterior of the coffee maker and the warmer plate with a damp dishcloth as needed. I put the glass carafe, its lid, and the coffee basket in the top rack of my dishwasher about once a week. Daily I just rinse the carafe and basket out with water or with soapy water (dish detergent such as Dawn or Joy, etc.) and rinse. A couple of times a year I try (?!) to remember to run some vinegar water, followed by several cycles of plain water, through the coffee maker. I think I've used the deliming tool a time or two, but didn't get much residue out. I don't think it requires much special treatment unless you have water issues. I've had my coffee maker almost three years. « Show Less
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It's a recessed button right by the words "clean filter". I had to use my fingernail to press it, but a thin pen or nail file would work. It is a long oval shape.