descaling (i.e. removal of lime deposits)
on a regular basis to ensure proper
functioning. A lengthening of the brewing
time and increased noise during brewing
indicate that descaling of the coff ee maker
has become necessary. Th
e build-up of
lime deposits also causes an increase in
energy consumption.
An excessive build-up of lime deposits is
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very diffi
cult to remove, even when strong
descaling agents are used. It may also cause
the brewing system to leak. We therefore
strongly recommend descaling the
appliance aft er each thirty to forty brewing
cycles. For descaling, a commercially
available descaling agent for coff ee makers
or a vinegar solution may be used.
Mix 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar with about
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10 cups of cold water
Pour this mixture into the water reservoir.
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Place a paper fi lter into the fi lter holder and
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fi t the fi lter holder into the appliance. Place
the carafe with the aroma protection lid
into the appliance.
Operate the appliance as described in the
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section
Making coff ee
.
Repeat the procedure if necessary. For a
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second descaling cycle, the same descaling
solution may be used again; ensure, however,
that it has cooled down completely.
To clean the appliance aft er descaling, let
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it run through 2-3 fi ltration cycles using
clean water only.
Th
oroughly clean the fi lter holder aft er
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descaling. Th
e carafe should be properly
rinsed before the appliance is used again
to make coff ee.
Do not pour descalers down enamel
–
sinks.
Cleaning and care
Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
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disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
To avoid the risk of electric shock do
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not immerse the coff ee maker in water.
It may be cleaned with a slightly damp
cloth, using a mild detergent. Wipe dry
aft erwards.
Do not use abrasives or agressive cleaning
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solutions.
Remove the paper fi lter with the used
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coff ee grounds and clean the fi lter holder.
Th
e fi lter holder is dishwasher safe. Th
e
coff ee grounds as well as the paper fi lter
may be composted.
If necessary, the water reservoir can
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be cleaned in warm soapy water. Rinse
thoroughly with clean water aft erwards.
Glass carafe:
Clean the glass carafe in warm soapy water
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and thoroughly dry aft erwards.
Th
e glass carafe and lid are dishwasher safe.
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Every time the coff ee maker is used,
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ensure that the handle of the glass carafe is
properly and securely fi tted. If necessary,
the metal ring may be tightened by means
of the screw in the handle.
Disposal
Do not dispose of old or defective
appliances in domestic garbage;
this should only be done through
public collection points.
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