DESCALING
Descaling is necessary to keep your coffee machine running efficiently. The
frequency of descaling depends on the hardness of your water and how
often you use the coffee machine.
If you notice the brew cycle has slowed it is generally time to descale the
machine.
See the chart below:
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Before descaling, remove the filter holder
(j)
.
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You may use either the Krups descaling solution diluted in 1/2 litre of
water or 1/4 litre of white vinegar.
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Pour the solution or vinegar into the water tank and start the coffee
machine (without coffee).
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Allow half the liquid to run into the jug, then switch off and let stand for 1
hour.
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Restart the coffee machine to complete the cycle.
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Rinse the coffee machine by running it through 2 full cycles with water
only.
COFFEE BREWING GUIDE
T H E C O F F E E
Choose your filter coffee grounds wisely. It is best to use grounds made
from premium whole beans from a trusted brand or roaster. Arabica beans
provide the best flavours and have less caffeine, while Robusta beans are
easier to grow and less expensive, they have less flavour and higher caffeine
content. Robusta beans are sometimes used in blends to add a particular
bitterness to the brew.
Type of
water
Without
DuoFilter*
Water Filtration
With
DuoFilter*
Water Filtration
Series KM4 or KM6
or KT4
Hard
Soft
40 uses
80 uses
80 uses
120 uses
Series KM5 or KT5
Hard
Soft
60 uses
120 uses
120 uses
180 uses
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*according to model
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