Silvercrest SKA 1000 A1, Operating Instructions Manual

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■ Rinse the filter holder . , the lid of the vacuum flask and measuring
spoon with mild rinse water. Rinse all parts afterwards with plenty of clean
water.
NOTE
► The filter holder
.
and measuring spoon can be cleaned in a dishwasher.
Make sure that the parts do not get jammed in the dishwasher.
■ Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth. If required, use a mild washing-up liquid
on the cloth. Ensure that there are no detergent residues on the appliance,
and that the appliance is completely dry before using it again.
■ Rinse the vacuum flask with clean water.
In case of stubborn dirt, add a mild detergent to the vacuum flask and
clean the inside with a scrub brush. Afterwards, rinse the appliance with
plenty of clean water to remove all residual detergent.
Descaling the appliance
Descale the appliance at regular intervals.
NOTE
► Depending on the hardness of your water, the necessary descaling intervals
may vary considerably. If your water is very hard, descaling is generally
necessary after approximately 30 uses, while less hard water only requires
you to descale your appliance after approximately 60 uses. Your local water
supplier can tell you about the hardness of your water.
Only use descaling agents that are specifically suitable for coffee machines and
take note of their usage instructions.
Proceed as follows to descale:
1) Fill the water tank ! with the descaling agent.
2) Fill in the right amount of water as specified in the usage instructions for the
descaling agent, but do not exceed the MAX mark (8 cups) on the water
level gauge
.
3) Press the AN/AUS button to start the brewing process. The red control
lamp BRÜHVORGANG
-
will light up and the display
3
will read BREW.
4) Wait until enough water for approximately 2 cups has run through the machine,
then interrupt the brewing process by pressing the AN/AUS button again.
5) Allow the descaling agent to take effect for 15 minutes.
6) Repeat steps 3 to 5 twice.