II Making coffee, III Water filter | Braun CafHouse KF 500 instruction

2.Remove the space compensator ‚ from the water tank.

3.Insert the water filter cartridge. (Be certain to keep the space compensator as it must be installed in the water tank whenever the water filter cartridge is removed.)

4.The water filter should be exchanged every two months. To remind you, set the dial & to the month that the water filter should be replaced.

N.B.

Before using the coffeemaker for the first time, after a long period of not using it, or after installing a new water filter cartridge, run the coffeemaker through one brewing cycle using the maximum amount of cold, fresh water without any ground coffee.

II Making coffee

Fill tank with cold, fresh water, press filter push button Á to open filter basket, insert a No. 4 paper filter, put in ground coffee, place the carafe on the hotplate and switch on the coffeemaker. For more convenience when filling with or disposing of ground coffee, the filter basket can be easily taken off its hinge. A drip-stop prevents dripping when the carafe is removed to pour a cup before brewing is finished. Carafe should be immediately returned to hotplate to prevent the filter basket from overflowing.

Brewing time per cup: approx. 1 minute. Amount of brewed coffee in the carafe will be below initial filling level as water is retained by ground coffee.

Model KF 550 is equipped with an automatic shut-off feature (auto-off). After a maximum of two hours of operation the coffeemaker will automatically switch off.

III Water filter

The water filter improves coffee flavor by removing chlorine, bad tastes and odors as well as scale. If the cartridge is replaced regularly (every two months), it provides not only better tasting coffee, but also can extend the life of your coffeemaker by preventing calcification. Braun water filters are available at your retailer or Braun service centre.

IV Cleaning

Always unplug the appliance before cleaning. Never clean the appliance under running water, nor immerse it in water; only clean it with a damp cloth. All removable parts are dishwasher-safe.

VDecalcifying (without illustrations)

If you have hard water and you use your coffeemaker without a water filter, it has to be decalcified regularly. When using the water filter cartridge and exchanging it regularly, you normally will not need to decalcify. How- ever, if your coffeemaker takes much longer than usual to brew, it should be decalcified.

Important: Replace water filter with the space compen- sator during any decalcification procedure.

•You can use a commercially available decalcifying agent, which does not affect aluminum.

•Follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the decalcifying agent.

•Repeat the procedure as many times as necessary in order to reduce the brewing time per cup to a normal level.

•Allow the maximum amount of fresh cold water to run through at least twice to clean the coffeemaker.

Best practices for best results

This coffeemaker is designed to deliver maximum coffee aroma. Therefore, Braun recommends:

•Use only fresh ground coffee.

•Store ground coffee in a cool, dry and dark place (e.g., refrigerator) in an airtight container.

•Use only Braun water filters and exchange every two months with regular use.

•Clean and decalcify coffeemaker regularly as de- scribed in parts IV and V.

Subject to change without notice

This product conforms to the European Directives EMC 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage 2006/95/EC.

Please do not dispose of the product in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Disposal can take place at a Braun Service Centre or at appropriate collection points provided in your country.

Guarantee

We grant 2 years guarantee on the product commencing on the date of purchase. Within the guarantee period we will eliminate, free of charge, any defects in the appliance resulting from faults in materials or workmanship, either by repairing or replacing the complete appliance as we may choose.

This guarantee extends to every country where this appliance is supplied by Braun or its appointed distributor.

This guarantee does not cover: damage due to improper use, normal wear or use as well as defects that have a negligible effect on the value or operation of the appliance. The guarantee becomes void if repairs are undertaken by unauthorised persons and if original Braun parts are not used.

To obtain service within the guarantee period, hand in or send the complete appliance with your sales receipt to an authorised Braun Customer Service Centre.

For UK only:

This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law.