A:Answer Hey there, and thank you for reaching out to us about this coffee maker. The carafe should be cleaned by hand, ideally in hot, sudsy water; it should not be placed in the dishwasher. Further details on cleaning the carafe, and the rest of the coffee maker, are available in the manual. We regret any inconvenience the listing being incorrect may have caused; we do appreciate you reporting this, so we can address the matter and ensure accuracy in our Specifications. This has been sent to a team for review. If you have any other questions or concerns, we're always happy to help. Best wishes! -Sarah@GEA