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8. DECALCIFICA
TION
Depending on the hardness of the water
in your area and the frequency of use, the
appliance’s tubes may become
obstructed by lime. You will know that this
has occurred when the filtering process
starts taking longer than normal. To
prevent this, you should decalcify your
coffeemaker by either using a commercial
decalcifying agent specially designed for
coffeemakers, or by following the
instructions given below:
Fill the jug with a 1/4 vinegar 3/4 water
solution.
Pour the solution into the deposit and
switch the coffeemaker on. Allow the
solution to drip down into the jug.
Repeat this process 2 or 3 times,
depending on the extent of calcification.
After the lime has been removed, run an
empty filtering process (with water but no
coffee) 2 or 3 times to remove any
remains of the water/vinegar solution.
We recommend that you decalcify your
coffeemaker once every 4 weeks.
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