OPERATING YOUR COFFEE MAKER

-Place your coffee maker on a flat, level surface, such as a countertop. Plug the unit into an outlet.

-Open the water container lid. Pour in the desired amount of water, i.e. by removing the water container and hold this under the tap. Please observe that there can be more water in the coffee maker than in the jug. The water level is indicated on the water container.

NOTE: Make sure that water is NOT exceeding the MAX indication on the water level indicator on the side of the water container, as this may result in coffee running over the jug.

-Put the water container back in place, making sure it is properly fixed, and close the water container lid.

-Press the release knob. Insert a 1x4 cone shaped paper filter into the filter basket. Place the desired amount of ground coffee into the paper filter.

-Push the filter basket back in place.

-Place the jug under the drip-stop.

-Press the brewing button so that the red indicator lights. This indicates that the coffee maker has started brewing.

-If you wish to brew more coffee immediately after the first brewing has stopped, then let the appliance cool off for 3-4 minutes and follow the above points.

-When you have finished brewing coffee, remove the plug from the mains outlet.

DRIP STOP

-Your coffee maker has been designed with an drip stop feature. If you wish at any time during the brewing cycle, you might temporarily remove the jug from the unit and pour a hot cup of coffee. The brewing cycle will be interrupted and no coffee will drip from the filter basket. Simply by replacing the jug on the plate you will restart the brewing process.

-Do not remove the jug for longer than 30 seconds.

CLEANING

-Make sure the coffee maker is switched off and cooled before each cleaning.

-The jug and basket may be washed in hot soapy water.

-Wipe the coffee maker base with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry. Never use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners as they will scratch and/or discolour the finish.

DECALCIFYING

-Mineral deposits can clog your coffee maker. To keep your coffee maker operating efficiently, you must regularly clean out mineral deposits left by the water; they can build up and clog your coffee maker. At least once a month, use the household cleaning solution described below, to prevent this clogging.

-You should clean your coffee maker every 2 weeks if the water in your area is especially hard. Frequent cleaning may improve coffee flavour brewing time.

Household cleaning solution.

-Pour 1 quart of white vinegar into the jug. Add cold water to the vinegar until it almos reaches the top. Pour water and vinegar into the water tank.

-Place jug on the plate. Switch the coffee maker on.

-Let half of the mixture run through the coffee maker. Turn off the coffee maker for approx. 10 minutes.

-Turn on the coffee maker again and let the rest of the mixture run through the coffee maker.

-Let the coffee maker cool off for 10 minutes, then rinse the coffee maker by filling the jug with cold water. Pour water into the water tank and turn the coffee maker on. Repeat this procedure 3 times.

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