7 basic steps to clean a coffee maker.

Empty any remaining coffee or grounds from the carafe and filter basket.

Empty any remaining coffee or grounds from the carafe and filter basket.

Fill the water reservoir with equal parts white vinegar and water.

Fill the water reservoir with equal parts white vinegar and water.

Place a paper filter in the basket and turn the coffee maker on to brew a full cycle.

Place a paper filter in the basket and turn the coffee maker on to brew a full cycle.

Once the cycle is complete, turn off the coffee maker and let the vinegar solution sit in the carafe for 15-20 minutes.

Once the cycle is complete, turn off the coffee maker and let the vinegar solution sit in the carafe for 15-20 minutes.

Discard the vinegar solution and rinse the carafe and filter basket with clean water.

Discard the vinegar solution and rinse the carafe and filter basket with clean water.

Use a toothbrush or cotton swab to clean around the heating element and other nooks and crannies where coffee residue can accumulate.

Use a toothbrush or cotton swab to clean around the heating element and other nooks and crannies where coffee residue can accumulate.

 Fill the reservoir with fresh water and run another cycle to rinse out any remaining vinegar.

 Fill the reservoir with fresh water and run another cycle to rinse out any remaining vinegar.

MAINTAINANCE TIP;  Always use fresh, cold water when filling the reservoir.  Regularly remove and clean the filter basket and carafe after each use.

MAINTAINANCE TIP;  Always use fresh, cold water when filling the reservoir.  Regularly remove and clean the filter basket and carafe after each use.