de-scaling
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Regularly de-scale your coffee machine. The de-scaling intervals depend on the hardness of the mains water and the frequency
at which the coffee machine is being used. Due to scaling, the heating element can become obstructed. This causes overheating,
as a result of which the coffee machine is switched off automatically as a safety precaution and will no longer function. The coffee
machine will have to be repaired. When the appliance must be de-scaled, the icon
will flash on the display while making coffee. We
recommend de-scaling the appliance after making coffee 60 times. You can de-scale the coffee machine with a special de-scaling
agent for coffee machines or with kitchen grade vinegar. If you use a special de-scaling agent for coffee machines, you must observe
the instructions on the packaging of this agent.
When using kitchen grade vinegar, proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the appliance by pressing the On/Off button. Remove the plug from the socket and remove all separate components.
2. To remove any remaining water, hold the appliance upside down above the sink.
3. Place an empty filter bag in the filter holder and place all separate components back in the appliance. Fill the water reservoir with
clean, cold water and cold kitchen grade vinegar up to the 1.25L mark. The water and kitchen grade vinegar ratio should be 4:1.
4. Switch on the appliance by pressing the On/Off button. Press down the On/Off button for approximately 3 seconds, the icon
will flash on the display. Press the On/Off button again to start the de-scaling process.
5. The de-scaling process has been completed when the water reservoir and coffee filter are empty. Empty the glass jug and remove
the filter bag from the filter holder. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to allow any remain
ing water to run out of the water reservoir and place all
separate components back in the appliance.
6. After de-scaling, allow a full reservoir of cold water to flow through the appliance at least 3 times, to remove all de-scaling liquid and
vinegar residues and thus prevent a sour taste in the coffee.
Caution!
If the coffee machine has not been used for some time, e.g. due to vacation, it is recommended to remove and clean all
separate components. Then place the cleaned separate components back in their place and allow the coffee machin
e to make one
run with clean water. In this way you will prevent a possible foreign taste.
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cleaning and maintenance
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Regularly clean the coffee machine. This is not only beneficial for the life span of the appliance, it also ensures optimum use of the
appliance and, of course, good tasting coffee.
Cleaning should involve the following:
• Prior to cleaning, always check that the coffee machine is switched off, cooled down and that the plug has been removed from the
socket.
• Remove all separate components from the appliance. Remove the filter holder by first removing the cover and then loosening the
filter holder anti-clockwise.
• After each use, clean all separate components in hot water and a mild washing-up liquid. Then rinse thoroughly with hot water and
wipe dry.
• Regularly clean the outside of the appliance and the hot plate with a slightly damp cloth and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth
• Place back all components correctly in the appliance.
Attention:
• Never use abrasives when cleaning. Never rinse the appliance under the tap or submerge it in water.
•
Never submerge the appliance, cord or plug in water.
If you want to switch off the timer function after setting it, press the Auto button once more, after which the indicator led switches off
and the timer function has been switched off. You can adjust the set time by following the above-mentioned steps again.
Attention:
Ensure the coffee strength controller is always set correctly and is no longer in the drip stop position (
) as the filter
will otherwise overflow while making coffee!
