Helpful Hints, Cleaning and Decalcifying

Helpful Hints

nAlways use fresh, cold water (warm water might be stale and have mineral deposits which would impair the flavor of the coffee).

nWe recommend that you grind your own beans. Freshly ground beans deliver more aroma and flavor.

Use one KRUPS measuring scoop of beans per cup.

nServe coffee immediately after brewing.

nNever reheat coffee.

Cleaning and Decalcifying

nAlways unplug the coffeemaker and remove the goldtone filter before cleaning (figure 12).

The glass carafe, hinged lid, filter insert and goldtone filter can be washed in a solution of hot water and mild liquid soap. These parts can also be placed in the upper rack of your dishwasher for safe effective cleaning.

Never use scouring agents.

Never immerse the appliance itself in water or any other liquid.

To clean, simply wipe off with a soft, damp cloth.

Never use a cloth to clean the inside of the water chamber, as this might leave fuzzy deposits in the chamber. Just rinse with cold water periodically.

Although your KRUPS coffeemaker has the most advanced water heating and pumping system, itwill periodically need cleaning with a decalcifying agent. This is due to the calcium (limestone) found in drinking water.

In some areas where the water is hard, you will need to decalcify more frequently than in areas with soft

water. It will also depend upon how often you use your coffeemaker.

Indications that decalcifying is necessary are:

-increased noise during the brewing process

-a lengthening of the coffee preparation time

To decalcify, dissolve 1 packet of KRUPS decalcifying agent in 2 cups of cold water. Pour the solution into the water container, then put the empty carafe in place and brew for one full cycle (do not use coffee during this process). Repeat. Allow the solution to cool down for about ten minutes between: each cycle, turning appliance off during this time. Flush system by cycling clean water through machine 2 or 3 times.

.Limited One Year Warranty

Your KRUPS #253 is covered by the following warranty:

If from date of purchase within one year this KRUPS product fails to function because of defects in materials or workmanship, KRUPS North America will, at its option, repair or replace the unit without charge, provided the owner has a proof of date of purchase.

This warranty will be void if malfunction was caused by damage to the product by accident, misuse, use on frequency or voltage other than marked on the product and/or described in the instructions, abuse including tampering, damage in transit, or use for commercial purposes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

253 specifications

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