If you’re a coffee lover like me, then you’ ll understand the value of a strong cup of coffee is priceless.
I’m not entirely sure what makes coffee so remarkable. Is it the smell? Or perhaps it’s in the taste which can be so bold and refreshing? Whatever makes coffee so pleasant, it will only come to life if you’ve taken the time to clean your Cuisinart coffee maker thoroughly.
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a dreadful task that takes up all your time. If you follow these easy instructions, cleaning your Cuisinart coffee maker will be effortless.
Your Checklist
- Check for calcium buildup in nozzle
- Use white vinegar as a cleaner
- Prepare soapy water to wash the exterior
- Use a scrub to clean exterior
Most Cuisinart coffee machines are designed with a self-clean button. This option simplifies the cleaning process with maximum efficiency. If you own one of these programmable coffee makers, it will speed up the cleaning time.
Before I get to the steps you have to follow; it’s essential to highlight the advantages of a clean coffee machine first.
The Advantages
- Every cup of coffee will be aromatic and rich in taste
- It will extend the lifecycle of your coffee machine
- You’ll save money on repair costs as calcium buildup won’t render your machine defective over time
Now that you’re familiar with the benefits of having a clean coffee machine, I can share these easy steps to clean your Cuisinart coffee maker thoroughly.
Steps to Clean Your Cuisinart Coffee Maker
Follow these easy steps to give your coffee machine a comprehensive clean that will leave it sparkling inside out.
Necessary Steps
Step One – Charcoal Filter
Using a charcoal filter is essential in removing any impurities from your machine. Many contaminants could buildup over time through the water flow. The charcoal filter uses filtering as a method to absorb any harmful chemicals such as chlorine, sediments, or bad odor from water.
Firstly, use a new charcoal filter and soak it in cold water for approximately 20 minutes.
Step Two – Remove Old Charcoal Filter
After the new charcoal filter had a good soak, it’s time to insert it into the filter holder attached to the reservoir. Before inserting the new charcoal filter, remove the used charcoal filter from the filter holder, and throw it away.
Step Three: Fill the Carafe
Dilute about two cups of white vinegar with water and fill up the carafe. This will be the cleaning solution you’ll use to clean the reservoir and carafe. Pour the cleaning mixture into the coffee machine reservoir.
Make sure you place the carafe back into its normal position after filling it. That would be the position you’ll place it when you’re ready to pour coffee. You can now reload a new coffee filter into the filter holder.
Step Four: Automatic Self-Clean
One of the impressive features of the Cuisinart coffee maker is its self-clean button. It makes cleaning your machine easy and effortless.
After you’ve filled the reservoir with the diluted solution and placed a clean filter into the machine, you can now close the lid. Before you select the self-clean button, make sure your coffee machine is plugged in and ready to be turned on.
You can now safely press the self-clean button and select the cleaning mode on the coffee machine. Once the cleaning mode has been selected, the machine will go through the process of rigorously cleaning the interior of the coffee machine. It will remove all contaminants and limescale buildup.
Due to the thorough cleaning cycle, it might take a longer time to finish than your normal brewing time.
Step Five – Remove Filter
After the self-cleaning process has finished, you can throw out the hot water from the carafe. You’ll notice the water has been tainted by the pollutants and changed color.
Allow the decanter to first cool down to at least room temperature before you attempt to touch it again.
Step Six – Remove Filter
When the decanter has cooled down, you can remove the filter paper from the holder and throw it away. Firmly position the filter basket back in its original position now.
Step Seven – Clean Water Cycle
Now that your machine has sufficiently been stacked with a new coffee filter, you can fill up the decanter with fresh cold water. Pour some of the water into the reservoir as well.
This will be your second cleaning cycle, but it will be an empty one devoid of coffee. Select the self-clean button once more, and activate the cleaning cycle. When it’s complete, you can throw away the water from the carafe and switch off the coffee machine.
Step Eight – Insert Clean Charcoal Filter
It’s time to insert a clean charcoal filter into the filter basket.
Before inserting it, hold the end of the filter basket under running cold water and allow the charcoal filter to soak for a few minutes.
Step Nine – Clean Exterior
You can now safely assemble your coffee machine after inserting the soaked filter and then give it a thorough scrub with warm soapy water on the outside.
That was easy right? You now have a sparkling clean coffee machine.
Conclusion
One of life’s greatest pleasures can be found in something as simple as a tasty cup of coffee. It’s strange how the little things in life give us so much joy, right? Don’t jeopardize having the perfect brew each morning—don’t wait for your coffee machine to break down or even worse infuse impurities into your coffee before you take action.
Instead, schedule your cleaning cycles in advance to avoid calcium buildup in your coffee machine. It’s easy to clean and takes only a fraction of your time.
I trust you’ll continue enjoying your fragrant coffee while keeping your Cuisinart coffee maker immaculately clean.
I would love to hear about your tips for cleaning Cuisinart appliances. Why not leave a comment below?
