Black & Decker PRCM500 Anti-dripfunction, Cleaning and maintenance, Descaling the appliance

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Note! Once the brewing process is complete the coffee maker will begin the Keep Warm Time. The ‘Coffee Cup’ indicator will flash in the display window and will go out once the hot plate switches off.

Anti-drip function

The appliance is fitted with an anti-drip function, allowing you to remove the carafe at any time, even when coffee is still dripping from the filter bowl.

•Take the carafe (11) from the hotplate (12) and pour the desired amount of coffee.

•Replace the carafe (11) on the hotplate (12) and allow the remainder of the coffee to drip into the carafe (11).

Note! You should replace the carafe back onto the hotplate (12) to prevent the filter holder (3) from overflowing.

Clean

If your coffee maker is left on continuously the clean icon “ ”will be displayed when the coffee maker requires descaling. Follow the instructions outlined in the ‘Care and Cleaning’ section. The clean icon will be displayed continuously until reset by pressing the clean button (22).

Cleaning and maintenance

Warning! Before cleaning and maintenance, switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the socket.

•Using the handles, remove the filter (1) and the filter insert (2) from the filter holder (3). Remove the used coffee grounds from the filter.

•Wash the carafe (11), the filter (2) and the filter insert (3) in hot, soapy water. Dry all parts and refit them.

•Wipe the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.

Cleaning the feeder channel (Fig. C)

Periodically check the feeder channel for oil and coffee build-up. As long as you can see coffee flowing freely through the feeder channel window there is no need to open the cover.

•Insert the filter (1) and the filter insert (2) is inserted in the filter holder (3).

•Close the filter holder (3).

•With a pointed tip push the small pin (29) in the window (30) down and slide the plastic cover forward.

•Wipe the inside clean with a dry cloth.

•Replace the feeder channel cover.

Descaling the appliance

If the appliance is used in an area with hard water, it is advised to descale the appliance when from time to time.

•Use a commercial descaling agent for coffee makers, or use water and vinegar as follows:

•Fill the water tank (7) and add 3 teaspoons of vinegar. Operate the appliance as for making coffee until the reservoir is empty.

•Discard the used water and repeat the procedure 2 or 3 times with fresh water.

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