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decalcify

[de-kal´sĭ-fi]

to undergo decalcification.

de·cal·ci·fy

(dē-kal'si-fī),

To remove lime or calcium salts, especially from bones or teeth.

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decalcify

(dē-kăl′sə-fī′)

v. decalci·fied, decalci·fying, decalci·fies

v.tr.

To remove calcium or calcium compounds from (bones or teeth, for example).

v.intr.

To lose calcium or calcium compounds.

de·cal′ci·fi·ca′tion (-fĭ-kā′shən) n.

de·cal′ci·fi′er n.

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Follow these basic maintenance tips: Remove the grind immediately and clean coffee stains from the heating plate and plastic parts, clean permanent filters thoroughly after each use, decalcify every four to six weeks, and remove any permanent filters and filtration cartridges from the machine before decalcifying it.

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The carbon filter removes chlorine and other contaminants, and has an ion exchanger that reduces the need to decalcify; its liner has patented protection to prevent bacterial growth.

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Like the C1000 and C2000, the C3000 features the Claris Water Care System, which removes lead, copper, chlorine, and aluminum and eliminates the need to decalcify the machine.