Clean Light Cuisinart Coffee Maker – What to Do with It?

If the Clean light of your Cuisinart coffee maker is On despite completing the cleaning cycle, the machine may need a repeat cleaning, water flushing, or restarting to turn the light Off.

In this post, we will share the precise steps of the process and mention the possible reasons that usually cause the problem.

Read to learn more.

How to Turn Off the Clean Light on Cuisinart Coffee Maker

If the Clean light does not turn Off even after completing the cleaning cycle, follow the steps.

Method 1: Multiple Cleaning

Cuisinart coffee makers have sensors that detect dirt and debris inside. The Clean light can stay On if the first cleaning does not remove them completely. You can easily fix this common scenario by cleaning the machine again. Repeating the same cleaning process resolves the issue in most cases.

Method 2: Water Flushing

If the first method fails, try the second one. The remaining cleaning solution in the coffee maker can mislead the machine that it still needs cleaning. Flushing fresh water to remove the leftover cleaning solution will turn off the light in such cases.

For the Cuisinart DCC series, press the 1-4 button to dispense fresh water from the coffee maker. In the Cuisinart SS series, press the 6oz and 8oz buttons at a time to dispense fresh water.

This process will wash out the leftover cleaning solution in the coffee maker and turn off the Clean light.

Method 3: Restarting

Restarting fixes most minor electrical issues in home appliances. Sometimes, the sensor or the circuit board can be affected by voltage fluctuations and cause such issues temporarily. You should unplug the machine, wait 5 minutes and re-plug in the machine to see if the light is off.

Why Is The Clean Light Still ON After Cleaning?

After cleaning your Cuisinart coffee machine, the Clean light should automatically turn off. But the opposite also happens sometimes. The light can remain On even after cleaning the machine. Here are some reasons that usually occur the issue.

1. Incomplete cleaning cycle:

The mechanism of the Clean light is that it will turn off when the entire cleaning cycle is accomplished. If you fail to complete the cleaning cycle somehow, the light can stay On.

2. Leftover cleaning solution:

Whether homemade cleaning liquid or commercial solution, they can trigger the Clean light On if leftover in the coffee machine. When such liquids remain in the coffee maker, the machine’s sensor feels that you may want to clean the machine again.

3. Improper reset:

Based on specific models, you may need to reset the cleaning cycle after completing one round. If you do not, the light can stay On.

4. Damaged sensor:

If the relevant sensor to the cleaning cycle malfunctions, the Clean light can stay even after a thorough cleaning.

When do I Need to Go to a Professional?

The fixing steps mentioned above should work to turn off the Cuisinart Clean light. Unfortunately, despite trying those techniques, even several times, they do not work for some users. It is a clear sign that the machine has a technical issue.

In this case, you should contact a technician to diagnose the problem and take essential steps.

Call the customer service center first if your coffee maker is still under the Cuisinart warranty period. Do not attempt to fix it yourself since it will violate the warranty policy, for which you can suffer longer.

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