Bartscher Contessa 1002 Mode D'emploi page 33

Please repeat the steps 1 to 8 if you haven't used the coffee machine for longer
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periods (5.3 Brewing coffee) without using coffee powder.
Thermo jug and filter basket should be rinsed thoroughly after every use.
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Use soft cloth only and make sure you never use any kind of abrasive agents or
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pads, which could scratch the metal.
Regular dish liquid and water are sufficient to remove marks of fingerprints, grease
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or dirt.
In exceptional cases you may use vinegar- and water dilutions, as well as
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commercial non-abrasive agents or commercial agents that are used for the
purification of stainless steel surfaces.
After the cleaning procedure you should use a soft and dry cloth to wipe dry and
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polish the surface.
Regular removal of deposits
CAUTION!
In order for the equipment you have purchased to function properly, and for the
coffee it makes to be of the highest quality, you must regularly cleanse the device
to remove calcium deposit buildup!
Return claims will not be accepted if the coffee machine is not regularly cleansed
of calcium deposits - as in the manner described in instructions for use.
Such returns are not covered by the warranty!
o During use of the coffee machine, depending on the hardness of the local water supply
internal parts of the device can become covered in calcium deposits. In order to maintain
the device in the best possible condition and ensure the best possible results from each
brewing cycle it is necessary to clean the device of deposits from time to time.
o Under conditions of heavy use the coffee machine must be cleansed of calcium
deposits every two weeks, as well as cleansed of oils, stains from coffee, and other
heavy residues.
o For cleaning use commercially available coffee machine cleaning agents.
o You should also the deposit removal process the coffee machine when the brewing
process starts taking longer, when the brewing sounds get louder or in case the coffee
machine shuts off although there is still water in the tank (e.g. in case of very hard
water).
o For removal of calcium deposits we recommend „ Bartscher Fast descaler for
coffee machines" a formula tried and tested by us:
(Art. nr.: 190.065; Packaged in 30 portions of 15 g/each).
o Dissolve the calcium deposit removal formula (15 g) in 1 - 2 litres of water.
o Pour the solution containing the calcium deposit removal formula to the water
container for the coffee machine.
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