How do you clean it?
610043
I put the cap, basket, and center stem through the dishwasher but let them air dry. I also scrub the basket with a combo of baking soda and water. As for the main carafe, I soak it overnight with either Ivory and warm water or baking soda and warm water, then scrub down the next day. Sometimes I run an 8-cup baking soda solution through a brew cycle, with the soda loosely scooped into the basket. I wouldn't use a drip maker commercial cleaner in it. You'll never get it sparkling - perks just stain over time, but that doesn't hurt the coffee as long as you get the oils out. Honestly, as a veteran of perk coffee, the coffee tastes better once you've broken the pot in and it no longer looks so pristine. Soda may not completely clean it but certainly won't hurt it, and will remove residue. You may want to make a throw-away batch of coffee after a soda batch, though, to clear out the soda taste. The small things you can do to improve brewing: make sure there is no residue along the top edge of the basket, and wet the basket before putting coffee in it. Both these help prevent grounds getting into the brewed coffee. I don't remember if the description says, but never immerse the carafe, since the three-prong plug connects to the base. Also, be aware of the shape the three male prongs in the base - the solder is not as good as the older pots, and eventually one prong may try to disappear into the base. It can be rescued with needlenose pliers, but this eventuality can be at least delayed by not wrenching the plug from the base or shoving it on too hard. I've learned to just leave the cord connected to the base. You can buy another cord, but if the base prongs go bad in the unit, your perk is going to go wonky and eventually need replacing.
610044
I just use SOS inside and on parts once a week, rinse thoroughly. or you can buy a coffee soak product that you put in add water and perk. the newer pot though cleans easy with SOS. Mine still shines and we use it daily
610045
I just hand wash the parts inside or put in dishwasher. I use paper filters so coffee grinds come out easy with filter. Makes good coffee but it's hard to see the water line inside. Hope this helps.
610046
So simple all the parts separate.. Just hot water cleans each one individually or you can put each part in dishwasher.. Except main piece which has power cord insert.. But all you need to do is rinse afterwards... Love it.. It makes amazing coffee.. Best portions are 8 cups water 8tablesppons coffee.. Goodluck
138665
I wash mine with dish detergent. Run it under water to get it wet, then put a few drops of detergent on both sides, agitate the surface with your fingers. Afterwards, run it under the water again to rinse while squeezing the excess suds/soap out. When you're finished let it air dry.
183553
I haven't found a way too clean it. Yet. I'm going to try cleanWith hot water and let it dry.
1553230
I just rinse it off with water after i get done using it. Just make sure all the little pieces of food aren't on it cuz then it takes some scrubbing:)
284091
The best method to clean is a damp micro-fiber cloth. If you use windex, use it from the can as it contains a bit of oil.
2165114
I always put mine in a cup of soapy water and let it run for a minute, then rinsed and dried. It always seem to come clean. Hope this helps.
473019
Just turn it inside out and clean it with soap and water. Hang it up to dry.
1467716
You really don't have to clean it but you can use light soap and water mixed and just pour it through and rinse it out thoroughly that's it.
1071623
Sorry but I haven't cleaned it. I just turn it upside down and dump anything left in it out before I fill it up.
486836
I would use a nylon spatula and sponge with a little soap and gently rub it out. Clean it after each use carefully as mentioned after turning it off for about ten mins.
1437134
Wash it outside with the hose. Let air dry. Wash it inside in the bathtub or laundry sink. Let the water run through it and then let air dry.
309961
Wash with a small amount of gentle soap under running warm water. Rinse. Done.
1060792
Just wipe it off with a moist cloth and its clean. Mine is always in a case so i don't have much issues keeping it clean
457181
Just use a damp cloth and if it gets extra dirty, use the hose on it.. It will clean up real nice..
2128533
I just wipe it out with a damp cloth. It seems to come clean pretty easily.
403529
I've never had to clean mine with anything other than a wet towel, but i suppose windex or alcohol would work best.
118800
I just rinse it out with hot water and a brush. How else would you do it? Not in the dishwasher for sure.