9CLEANING• Store coffee in a cool, dry place and refrigerate after it has been opened tomaintain freshness. Do not reuse coffee grinds. This will impair the flavorof your coffee.Care and CleaningInitial UseBefore using your Coffee Solution TM for the fi rst time and after each use,be sure to thoroughly wash the glass carafe, filter and fi lter basket in hot,soapy water. Wipe the exterior of unit with a damp cloth to remove andstains or smudges.After Each Use1. Before cleaning, make sure unit is turned off and is unplugged from thewall.2. Remove fi lter basket and dispose of coffee grounds and disposable filter,if used.3. To clean carafe and filter, soak in hot soapy water and rinse clean. DONOT WASH PARTS IN DISHWASHER.When cleaning carafe, do not useabrasive materials which may damage carafe (a soft brush is recomend-ed). Open lid and remove filter basket. Once all parts are clean, returncarafe and fi lter basket with reusable filter to the unit.4. To clean exterior of unit, wipe with a damp cloth. DO NOT SUBMERGEUNIT IN WATER.5. To clean dispensing mechanism, turn carafe upside-down over sink. Us-ing your index finger and your ring finger, push the two tabs located oneach side of the dispensing mechanism back towards the handle of thecarafe. (See picture)Index FingerIndex FingerMiddle FingerFingerRing Finger