What is the best method to clean the Cuisinart Grind and Brew coffee maker? And how often?

Hi,

1. Allow the unit to cool completely and unplug it before cleaning. use a sponge dampened with soapy water to clean the outside of the coffeemaker, then dry carefully.
2. Open the reservoir cover and the filter compartment. Remove the coffee grinder lid, the grinder, the filter basket, its cover and the support.
3. Wash the pieces along with the measure, the carafe and its lid in warm, soapy water, rinse thoroghly and dry. Then replace them in the unit.
4. All these pieces are also dishwasher safe.
5. Never pour water inte the unit when the grinder is not in place.
6. Wipe the part under the filter basket and the heater plate with a damp cloth.
7. Do not wipe the inside of the reservoir as this may leave fabric or paper residue.
8. Do not use abrasive sponges or cleaning agents as these could damage the finish.
9. NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE OF THE UNIT IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.

The reservoir cover may also be removed to facilitate cleaning.

Descaling.
Over time and through normal use, lime deposits will build up.
Scale can interfere with the fine mechanics and give the coffee a harsh, bitter taste. For reason, your coffeemaker should be descaled regularly to guarantee good coffee. The frequency of descaling depends on how hard the water is and how frequently you use the coffeemaker.

• To descale, dilute 30cl white vinegar in 30cl water, pour the mixture into the reservoir and begin a brew cycle.
• Then run two full cycles by filling the reservoir with water (but no coffee) to rinse the system.

Hope this will help you.
/Mirran

Get descaling solution at any drug store and follow the manual on the bottle. When you do this once a month that should keep your machine in top form