How to program and clean a coffee maker by Black and Decker.

Whether you prefer a strong brew or a small brew, the Black and Decker coffee maker is built to create your ideal cup of coffee at any time.Coffee machines can get oily and have hard water deposits.Over time, the mineral and calcium deposits can build up.It can affect the way the machine works.The taste of the brew can be affected by a build up.

There are a number of reasons to clean out the coffee pot.The taste of coffee can be affected by a build up of the natural oil from the coffee beans.

The function of the coffee maker can be stopped if the hard water deposits and oils are left on the water reservoir, interior tubing and pot.Cleaning the machine's interior and exterior will ensure that you get the best cup of coffee and that it continues to work well past the three-year warrantee that Black and Decker puts in place on all of its units.

The monthly maintenance can be made easier with the removal of the natural oils left behind.A common issue in many homes is the build up of calcium due to hard water, which can be cut down by washing the pot daily.

Good Housekeeping says to wash the pot with warm, sudsy water every day.Before returning everything to their nooks in the coffee maker, wipe the outside of the unit with a soft cloth.

Monthly cleaning is easier with a self-cleaning coffee maker.The calcium build up from the inside of your coffee maker can be removed with the Auto Clean option.