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Problem
Possible Reason
The Solution
The appliance needs thorough
cleaning.
Coffee oils on the surfaces of the filter basket and carafe
may lead to a bitter and unpleasant taste. Perhaps, dro-
plets of oil may be on your coffee or stick to the inner
surfaces of your cup. You should rinse at least the filter
basket and carafe thoroughly after each use (see: “After
Each Usage”).
Little droplets are on the
surface your coffee.
Coffee oils accumulated on
the surfaces of the filter bas-
ket and are flushed into your
coffee.
Clean the appliance thoroughly (see: “Care and Clea-
ning”).
There are white or sand-
coloured stains or particles in
the water tank, on the riser
pipe, and/or on the
brewing arm.
The appliance needs des-
caling.
Clean and descale the appliance (see: “Care and Clea-
ning” and “Descaling”).
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING:
Always ensure that the appliance is out of reach of young
children.
Even after operation, steam and hot water may escape from the brewing
arm, filter basket and carafe. Handle with care to avoid scalds.
Always switch OFF the appliance (the ON/OFF button gets dark), then unplug the
appliance, leave the appliance cool down, and remove the carafe, before moving
or cleaning the appliance. Do not attempt to move the appliance during operation.
Do not immerse the base or power cord in water or any other liquid, to avoid
hazards due to electric shock and damage. Do not spill or drip any liquids on the
base, housing, warming plate, and/or power cord to avoid risk of fire and electric
shock.
Do not clean the appliance in an automatic dishwasher!
Hygienic cleaning
is done via the steps given in the following instructions.
Do not use any violence.
Do not press or push on the filter support or on the filter
basket mounted to avoid damage to the filter support.
Do not use any abrasive
cleaners or cleaning pads (e.g. metal scouring pads) or any hard or sharp-edged
objects for cleaning the appliance or any parts of it, to avoid damage to the surfaces.
Please note: depending on the water hardness of the used drinking water, the water
system of the appliance must be descaled regularly, at the latest with the descaling
icon
appearing on the LCD display and/or when you notice white or sand-
