How to get cleaning light off on my me coffee thermal 10 cup maker
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My husband just found the booklet on the coffee maker. The flashing button indicates that u need to decalcafy the unit by removing the charcoal filter. Next fill reservoir with water and mixture of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water. Press clean button. When clean light glows, pressing the on/off coffee maker button. The clean light will shine steadily. The coffee maker is now in Clean mode . When cycle is complete, the coffee maker will beep 5 times and automatically shut off. If clean light stops flashing, turn off coffee maker and run cold water thru unit before using unit to brew coffee. Remember to put charcoal filter back in before brewing coffee. Hope this helps! Mona
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My light stayed on even after I cleaned the machine. I called Cuisinart and was told to unplug the coffee maker, let it sit for a few minutes and plug it back in. You will have to reset the clock, but the light will stay off. My light goes on every time I make more than 6 cups of coffee.
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Is that the red light that flashes while brewing coffee about 3/4 until finished and then shuts off when finished? I am asking only because if that is the light that u r referring to, I have the same question. I am sorry that I can't be of help, but if it is that flashing light than I have learned from u that the coffee maker needs to be cleaned. Mona
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My husband just found the booklet on the coffee maker. The flashing button indicates that u need to decalcafy the unit by removing the charcoal filter. Next fill reservoir with water and mixture of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water. Press clean button. When clean light glows, pressing the on/off coffee maker button. The clean light will shine steadily. The coffee maker is now in Clean mode . When cycle is complete, the coffee maker will beep 5 times and automatically shut off. If clean light stops flashing, turn off coffee maker and run cold water thru unit before using unit to brew coffee. Remember to put charcoal filter back in before brewing coffee. Hope this helps! Mona My husband just found the booklet on the coffee maker. The flashing button indicates that u need to decalcafy the unit by removing the charcoal filter. Next fill reservoir with water and mixture of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water. Press clean button. When clean light glows, pressing the on/off coffee maker button. The clean light will shine steadily. The coffee maker is now in Clean mode . When cycle is complete, the coffee maker will beep 5 times and automatically shut off. If clean light stops flashing, turn off coffee maker and run cold water thru unit before using unit to brew coffee.... » Read More My husband just found the booklet on the coffee maker. The flashing button indicates that u need to decalcafy the unit by removing the charcoal filter. Next fill reservoir with water and mixture of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water. Press clean button. When clean light glows, pressing the on/off coffee maker button. The clean light will shine steadily. The coffee maker is now in Clean mode . When cycle is complete, the coffee maker will beep 5 times and automatically shut off. If clean light stops flashing, turn off coffee maker and run cold water thru unit before using unit to brew coffee. Remember to put charcoal filter back in before brewing coffee. Hope this helps! Mona « Show Less
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We clean our glass lined Thermos by putting in about 1/4 cup of baking soda & then filling it with really hot water. We put the pump in place, close it up and let it set for a day or so. This will loosen any built up coffee film. Before we rinse it we pump a few pumps of the baking soda solution through everything. After pouring out the baking soda/water mixture we rinse it with really hot water and pump some through the pump system. You can tell by looking in the Thermos if the glass liner is clean. If it's stained really badly you may have to repeat the process. Doing this whenever you notice a film starting to build will keep the liner clean and improve the taste of your coffee! We clean our glass lined Thermos by putting in about 1/4 cup of baking soda & then filling it with really hot water. We put the pump in place, close it up and let it set for a day or so. This will loosen any built up coffee film. Before we rinse it we pump a few pumps of the baking soda solution through everything. After pouring out the baking soda/water mixture we rinse it with really hot water and pump some through the pump system. You can tell by looking in the Thermos if the glass liner is clean. If it's stained really badly you may have to repeat the process. Doing this whenever you... » Read More We clean our glass lined Thermos by putting in about 1/4 cup of baking soda & then filling it with really hot water. We put the pump in place, close it up and let it set for a day or so. This will loosen any built up coffee film. Before we rinse it we pump a few pumps of the baking soda solution through everything. After pouring out the baking soda/water mixture we rinse it with really hot water and pump some through the pump system. You can tell by looking in the Thermos if the glass liner is clean. If it's stained really badly you may have to repeat the process. Doing this whenever you notice a film starting to build will keep the liner clean and improve the taste of your coffee! « Show Less
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We clean our glass lined Thermos by putting in about 1/4 cup of baking soda & then filling it with really hot water. We put the pump in place, close it up and let it set for a day or so. This will loosen any built up coffee film. Before we rinse it we pump a few pumps of the baking soda solution through everything. After pouring out the baking soda/water mixture we rinse it with really hot water and pump some through the pump system. You can tell by looking in the Thermos if the glass liner is clean. If it's stained really badly you may have to repeat the process. Doing this whenever you notice a film starting to build will keep the liner clean and improve the taste of your coffee!
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I found using Goof off does a really good job and doesn't damage the cup. You might also try polish remover, too.
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I have had mine for over a year with no problems. I clean the whole thing, including the carafe, by occasionally running white vinegar through it. I fill the reservoir with vinegar, put an empty coffee filter in the basket, and turn it on.
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that's a problem...if the water level is adequate and machine is cleaned, light should go off. Have you tried fiddling with removing and reinserting the water reservoir?
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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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I believe it stays on unless you are brewing or in program mode If you push the button once (after you see the "clean" indicator) it will beep and begin brew and clean light will go off. If you hold it down for a second or so it will engage your brew program and the light will go out and "auto" light comes on.
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Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a number of people are having this problem and attributing it to something more serious. Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a... » Read More Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a number of people are having this problem and attributing it to something more serious. « Show Less
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I just use a basting brush to clean around and under the blade. There really isn't a reason for removing the blade. From time to time, I may use a damp paper towel to remove coffee dust that may accumulate over time.
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How do you know that it needs cleaning? The error light could indicate a problem with the heating filament, or something stuck in front of the spout out of which the coffee pours.
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Try this: the bottom of the container has a small opening which the brewed coffee comes out of, take a toothbrush to it. I had the same problem, had a grain of coffee stuck in there! Good luck!
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The water chamber is removable and so is the plastic filter holder. You can clean it by hands or in the dishwasher I have done both. There is no need to brew the usual vinegar & water for cleaning. The internal heater is NOT connected to machine. It is a metal plate which heats up by heat transfer. It gets a bit coffee burned month after month. Can use a scrubby pad with baking soda...if one is that anal.
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Right below the red light is a recessed reset button for the light. Once you clean the filter stick a pencil or an object that can fit into the recessed button below the red light to reset the cleaning indicator. Took me an hour of fustration to figure that out >.<
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I pull it out and put it under a running open faucet. If you have the Jura Impressa Z9, I would highly recommend you remove the milk frother, pull it apart and run fresh water through it. The "Rinse Milk System" doesn't fully clean it. At first I used to disconnect the back end of the hose, put it in a container with water and press the "Milk" button, but then realized that this would shorten the life of the filters and other suppliers that are not cheap. If you do this when you are finished with a batch of coffees, you should never have to use the clean milk system solution. I pull it out and put it under a running open faucet. If you have the Jura Impressa Z9, I would highly recommend you remove the milk frother, pull it apart and run fresh water through it. The "Rinse Milk System" doesn't fully clean it. At first I used to disconnect the back end of the hose, put it in a container with water and press the "Milk" button, but then realized that this would shorten the life of the filters and other suppliers that are not cheap. If you do this when you are finished with a batch of coffees, you should never have to use the clean milk system... » Read More I pull it out and put it under a running open faucet. If you have the Jura Impressa Z9, I would highly recommend you remove the milk frother, pull it apart and run fresh water through it. The "Rinse Milk System" doesn't fully clean it. At first I used to disconnect the back end of the hose, put it in a container with water and press the "Milk" button, but then realized that this would shorten the life of the filters and other suppliers that are not cheap. If you do this when you are finished with a batch of coffees, you should never have to use the clean milk system solution. « Show Less
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I use a simple coffee pot cleaner. Under $5 at the local grocery store. Let it soak for a couple of minutes and viola, clean pot.
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You have to run an actual "clean" cycle, not just run a regular brew cycle with water and vinegar. The manual has the directions to do this, and it can be downloaded from KitchenAids website if you don't have the original paper version that came with the coffee maker.Remember to pull out the charcoal water filter during a cleaning cycle.