How to Reset and Clean a Black and Decker Coffeemaker

For the best flavor and quality, you should clean the inside of your Black and Decker coffeemaker every month or after using the coffeemaker 60 times. Cleaning and resetting the coffeemaker removes any deposits that may form from hard water. The outside of the coffeemaker, its carafe and filter basket should be cleaned more often. Wash the filter basket and carafe in your dishwasher or hand wash in the sink. Always wait until the carafe and coffeemaker have cooled before cleaning.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Water
• Paper filter
• Dish soap or dishwasher detergent
• Baking soda
• Hot water or dishwasher
• Dishrag or sponge

Instructions

Clean Inside the Coffeemaker

1. Fill the reservoir of the coffeemaker 2/3 of the way full with white vinegar. Fill the reservoir the rest of the way with cool water.

2. Set a clean paper filter into the filter basket. Put the carafe on the hot plate below the filter basket. Close the lid on the coffeemaker and turn it on. Let half of the vinegar/water mixture brew, then turn the coffeemaker off and wait 15 minutes.

3. Turn the coffeemaker back on and let the rest of the vinegar/water mixture brew into the carafe. Turn it off again.

4. Pour the vinegar/water mixture down the drain and throw out the paper filter.

5. Fill the reservoir full with clean water. Set the carafe back on the hot plate and turn the coffeemaker back on. Let all of the water brew through the coffeemaker to flush out any remaining vinegar. Repeat with another full pot of water if necessary.

Clean Outside the Coffeemaker

1. Take the filter basket out of the coffeemaker and dump out any grounds. Throw away the used paper filter. Take the carafe off of the hot plate.

2. Place the filter basket and carafe in the dishwasher, if you have one. If you do not, wash in the sink with hot water and soap.

3. Remove any stubborn coffee stains from the carafe by sprinkling a teaspoon of baking soda into the carafe. Scrub in with the sponge or dishrag, then rinse clean.

4. Unplug the coffeemaker. Wipe the hot plate, sides and top of the machine with a wet, wrung-out dishrag or sponge.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't put the coffeemaker in water.

• Use only gentle, non-abrasive cleaners to wash the coffeemaker.

References

• Black and Decker Applianes: FAQs: Coffee Makers
• Black and Decker: 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker Manual (PDF)