Currys Essentials C12FCB11 Instruction Manual Download Page 2

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Water Tank Cover
Water Tank
Filter Holder
Jug

Warming Plate
ON/OFF Switch
Filter

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Amount of Water

1 serving (125ml)

1 level tablespoon (15ml)

2 tablespoons

12 level tablespoons

6 level tablespoons 

6 servings (750ml)

Amount of 

Ground Coffee 

Regular Brew

Amount of 

Ground Coffee 

Strong Brew

 

Type of Water 

Cleaning Frequency

 

Soft Water   

Every 80 Brewing Cycles

 

Hard Water   

Every 40 Brewing Cycles

Question

Why doesn’t the ON/OFF 

switch light up?

Why doesn’t the coffee 

brew?

Why does the coffee 

maker only brew water?

Why does the coffee 

taste badly?

Why do grounds appear 

in the coffee?

Answer

Check that you have plugged your coffee maker into 

the mains socket.

Check that you have plugged the unit into the mains 

socket. The filter holder is not properly inserted, or 

there is a power outage, or the water tank is empty.

There is no coffee in the filter, check that you have 

added the desired amount of coffee.

Maybe you did not use the coffee grind recommended 

for automatic drip coffee makers. The ground 

coffee-to-water ratio was unbalanced. The coffee maker 

needs to be cleaned.

The filter is not properly seated in the filter holder or 

the filter has collapsed.

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JUG USE AND CARE

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

GROUND COFFEE USAGE

Amount of Water

1 serving (125ml)

1 rounded teaspoon

2 rounded teaspoons

12 rounded teaspoons

6 rounded teaspoons 

6 servings (750ml)

Amount of 

Instant Coffee

Regular Brew

Amount of 

Instant Coffee

Strong Brew

INSTANT COFFEE USAGE

FIRST TIME USE

1. Wash the jug, the lid, the filter holder and the filter in mild detergent and hot water.  

Rinse them thoroughly.

2. Fit the filter into the filter holder and close the filter holder.
3. To clean the inside of the coffee maker, fill the water tank of your coffee maker with 

water, and follow 

Steps 3 to 6

 in the OPERATION section.

4. Once the initial cleaning cycle is complete, switch off the coffee maker and discard 

the water in the jug.

5. Your coffee maker is now ready to use.

UNPACKING 

Remove all packaging from the unit. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it 

please do so according to any recycling regulations.
The following items are included:

• The Main Unit

• Jug (P.N.: C12FCB11, 38-47)

• Filter (P.N.: C12FCB11, 35-36)

• Instruction Manual (P.N.: C12FCB11-001)
If items are missing or damaged, please contact Partmaster (UK only) 

Tel. 0844 800 3456 for assistance.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Your coffee maker must be cleaned when you notice any excessive steaming or the 

brewing time increases considerably.  This condition is caused by a build-up of lime 

and mineral deposits from your water.  If the pumping action stops before all the 

water has been pumped out of the coffee maker, then it requires cleaning.  The 

frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of the water used.  The following 

table gives suggested cleaning intervals.

Hard water can leave a whitish mineral deposit inside the jug.  Coffee can discolour 

these deposits, sometimes leaving a brownish stain inside the jug.  To remove these 

stains, follow these simple steps:
1. Use a solution of equal parts white vinegar and hot water.
2. Let solution stand in jug for about 20 minutes and then discard.
3. Wash and rinse the jug thoroughly using a soft cloth.  Do not use harsh abrasive 

cleaners.

OPERATION

1. Open the filter holder.
2. Add the desired amount of coffee into the filter (follow the measurement tables 

shown above). Shake lightly to level the coffee. Close the filter holder.

3. Fill the jug with tap water to the desired capacity.
4. Pour the water from the jug into the water tank.  Place the empty jug onto the 

warming plate.

5. Switch your coffee maker on with the ON/OFF switch.
6. When the coffee stops dripping, the brewing cycle is complete (this usually takes 

about 10 minutes for a 12 cup load).  Your coffee is ready to drink, and will be kept 

warm on the heated warming plate.

7. Carefully open the filter holder and discard the used ground coffee from the filter.  

Rinse the filter holder and filter after use and then refit them.

8. To make another pot of coffee, repeat the above 

Steps 1 to 7

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To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not remove any service 

covers.  There are no user serviceable parts inside.  Repairs should be 

done by qualified personnel only.  

•  Switch off your coffee maker when the jug is empty or when you are not 

using it.  Unplug the mains cable when not using the coffee maker for a 

long period of time.

•  To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to property as a result of 

overflow, be sure that the jug is squarely centred under the filter holder 

during the brewing cycle.

•  The brewed coffee in the jug and the grounds in the filter are very hot. 

Handle them with care to avoid scalding.

•  If the coffee fails to drain into the jug during the brewing cycle causing 

overflows, do not open or touch the filter holder. Unplug the coffee 

maker, and wait for it to cool down before handling.

HINTS AND TIPS

The jug may break if the following instructions are not followed:
1. Do not set a hot jug on a wet or cold surface.
2. Do not use a cracked jug or a jug with a loose or weakened handle.
3. Do not clean the jug with cleaners, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials.
4. Discard the jug immediately if it has boiled dry.
5. Avoid sharp blows, scratches or rough handling.

Pour one litre of undiluted white household vinegar into your coffee maker ‘s water 

tank.
1. Place the empty jug on the warming plate and switch on the coffee maker. When 

half of the vinegar has flowed through, switch off the coffee maker and allow it 

stands for 1/2 hour.

2. After 1/2 hour, pour the vinegar inside the jug back into the coffee maker water 

tank.

3. Place the empty jug on the warming plate.  Switch on the coffee maker again and 

allow the coffee maker to complete its brewing cycle with all of the vinegar flowing 

through into the jug. 

4. Discard the vinegar.
5. To remove all traces of vinegar, pour a jug full of tap water into the water tank of 

the coffee maker, then switch on the coffee maker again and allow it to cycle 

through.

6. Discard the water and switch off the coffee maker.

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Jug and filter are dishwasher safe.

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