How to Clean a Bunn Coffee Pot

Cleaning a coffee maker is a necessary task that should be performed at least a few times a year. Determining if a coffee pot needs cleaning is easy to do, either the coffee made will begin to taste bad or the pot will show visible signs of stains and mineral build up. If a Bunn coffee pot is starting to indicate it is cleaning time, a few simple steps are all that is needed to get the coffee pot back to tip-top shape. This routine cleaning will not only assure great tasting coffee, but it will keep the Bunn Coffee maker in good working condition.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Soft cloth
• Mild dish soap

Instructions

1. Pour one coffee pot full of white vinegar into the coffee pot's water reservoir and run a normal brewing cycle.

2. Unplug the Bunn coffee maker and allow the pot and maker to sit for an hour or two.

3. Drain the pot of the vinegar and rinse it several times in cool water. Fill the pot with cold water for use in a later step.

4. Remove the coffee maker funnel and spray head and clean both with a soft cloth and mild dish soap. If the spray head contains white buildup, it may be necessary to clean the head with a small scrub brush or soak the head in vinegar for 15 minutes.

5. Tip the Bunn coffee maker upside down over a sink and empty any vinegar that may be inside.

6. Run a pot of cold water through the brewer 6 to 10 times, or until the water that comes out of the coffee maker no longer has any vinegar odor.

7. Rinse the funnel and spray head and place them back into the coffee maker.

Tips & Warnings

• For additional information on cleaning a Bunn coffee maker, consult the manufacturer's instructions or visit the Bunn website address (see Resources). Clean the Bunn coffee maker carafe with a long-handled soft bristle brush regularly to remove coffee stains. Never use strong abrasives on the coffee carafe as they could cause scratches. Wipe the thermal base of the Bunn coffee maker with a damp cloth after use to remove stains and prevent damage to the warmer.

• Never add cleaning agents to a coffee maker as they may damage the coffee maker or leave a chemical residue that may be impossible to remove. Do not remove coffee maker parts while the coffee pot is plugged in.

Resources

• More information on cleaning a home Bunn coffee pot