Coffeemaker - Cleaning
Clean after each use to remove coffee oils and
residue which will cause poor flavor in the next pot of
coffee. Wash with warm sudsy water, rinse and dry. On
aluminum percolators, remove hard water deposits with
either a soap-filled steel wool pad, or by perking with
1-2 tablespoons cream of tartar dissolved in water;
rinse thoroughly. Do not use alkalis such as baking soda,
or chlorine bleach on aluminum. On chrome-plated and
stainless steel pots, use commercial coffeepot cleaner to
remove stubborn stains; do not use them on aluminum
unless label recommends it.
For electric drip coffeemakers, if minerals and scale
build up from hard water, periodically run a solution of
half white vinegar and half water through it to dissolve
scale. The heated solution may have to be run through the
unit one or more times if buildup is heavy. Thoroughly
rinse all parts of the unit. Run plain cold water through
a cycle to remove all traces.