Daily washing and cleaning of the brew funnel
and decanter after each use is required. Occasionally, wipe the outside of the
brewer, including the area above the funnel, with mild, no citrus added dish
soap and a damp cloth. The brew funnel and decanter are top rack dishwasher
safe. For BTX brewers please see instructions on cleaning your thermal carafe.
DELIMING
You should delime your BUNN brewer to clear any deposits that may have
accumulated due to impurities in the water source. The frequency of deliming
depends on the mineral content of your water.
NOTE - Unplug the brewer and let it cool down before
deliming.
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Remove the
sprayhead by turning with your fingertips and set it aside. |
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Insert all but
two inches of the flexible deliming tool (supplied) into the sprayhead
tube. |
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Slide the tool
in and out five or six times to loosen lime in the sprayhead tube. You may
need to twist, push and use some force when inserting the tool, then
remove. |
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Check the
holes of the sprayhead. If plugged with mineral deposits or white flakes,
they may be cleared by using a toothpick. Clean the sprayhead with a cloth
and mild detergent. Rinse the sprayhead with water, then reinstall. Empty
water from decanter. |
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5.
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Plug in the
brewer and allow the water in the tank to reheat before using
(approximately 15 minutes). |
PERIODIC CLEANING
You should clean your BUNN brewer at least every 3 months. The frequency of
cleaning depends on the mineral content of your water.
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Slide an empty
brew funnel into the brewer under the sprayhead and center an empty decanter
on the base plate. |
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Open the lid and
pour one quart of white vinegar into the top of the brewer; close the lid.
Empty the decanter when liquid stops flowing from the funnel. |
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Allow the brewer
to sit plugged in for two hours. |
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Unplug the
brewer. Remove the brew funnel and sprayhead from the brewer. Clean the
sprayhead with a cloth and mild detergent. |
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To drain
the brewer or to clear vinegar out of brewer
without draining, pour a decanter of fresh, cold water through the brewer.
With funnel in place, position decanter on base plate, then close the lid to
allow the water to run through the brewer. After it has run through, empty
decanter and repeat the process approximately 8 - 10 times.
Proceed to step 9. |
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Cool the brewer
by pouring a full decanter of fresh, cold water into the top of the brewer.
Place decanter on the base plate and close the lid. When water has stopped
flowing from the brewer, empty the decanter. Repeat this process and set the
decanter aside. |
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Grasp the back
of the brewer and turn it upside down over a sink. Most of the water in the
tank will flow from the sprayhead tube opening. Some water may flow from the
area around the top lid. Continue tipping the brewer until the flow stops. |
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Pour a decanter
of water into the top of the brewer. Place the decanter on the base plate;
close the lid and wait 3 minutes. Repeat this process with another decanter
of water. Water will flow out of the funnel after the second decanter has
been poured in. When flow from the funnel has stopped, empty the decanter
and pour an additional decanter of water into the brewer. Place the decanter
on the base plate and close lid. |
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Replace the
sprayhead and funnel. Pour additional decanters of fresh, cold water into
the brewer as needed until the water has no vinegar taste. |
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10.
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Place decanter
on base plate and plug in the brewer. Allow the water in the tank to reach
brewing temperature before using (approximately 15 minutes). |
THERMAL CARAFE
ROUTINE CLEANING (BTX model)
The carafe may be disassembled for cleaning. Rotate the lid counterclockwise to
remove. Occasionally, the FlavorGard valve should be removed and cleaned. Use a
mild, non-abrasive detergent to wash the lid thoroughly paying particular
attention to the area where the FlavorGard valve is located. Lift at the edge
and pull up. After rinsing, replace by aligning the tab on the FlavorGard valve
with the slot inside the carafe lid and press in place. Do not use a scrub pad
or other abrasive cleaning device, as this will scratch the stainless steel
surface. The brew funnel and carafe are top-rack dishwasher safe. For best
results, do not wash the carafe lid in the dishwasher.
To remove coffee stains from inside the thermal
carafe, place a paper filter in the funnel and pour in two teaspoons of Cascade®
powder dishwasher detergent into the paper filter. Slide funnel onto the rails
and open brewer lid. Pour one carafe of cold water into brewer. Position carafe
on base plate of brewer and close lid. When brewing cycle has stopped, remove
the brew funnel and discard the filter and detergent; rinse funnel thoroughly.
Allow carafe to sit for 10-15 minutes. Using a long handled, soft bristled
brush, clean inside of carafe as well as the outer rim to remove any coffee
stains or debris. Occasionally scrub the carafe pour lip and the area around it,
including the lid, with a mild detergent and warm water. Use a soft cloth and
scrub hard. When finished, pour out solution into sink and thoroughly rinse
carafe and lid with clean water.
DRAINING YOUR BREWER
The water in your BUNN coffee brewer should be emptied whenever it is taken on a
trip, shipped, stored in an unheated location with a chance of freezing, or goes
unused for a extended period of time. To drain your brewer, use the following
procudure:
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Unplug the
brewer. Remove the brew funnel and sprayhead from the brewer and set them
aside. |
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Cool the brewer
by pouring a full decanter of fresh, cold water into the top of the brewer.
Place decanter on the base plate and close the lid. When water has stopped
flowing from the brewer, empty the decanter. Repeat this process and set the
decanter aside. |
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Grasp the back
of the brewer and carefully turn it upside down over a sink. Most of the
water in the tank will flow from the sprayhead tube opening. Some water may
flow from the area around the top lid. Continue tipping the brewer until the
flow stops. |
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Replace the
sprayhead and funnel after the water has been drained. |
