Stop Operation; De-Scaling; Cleaning; Filter Holder Insert - Proficook PC-KA 1138 Mode D'emploi

Stop Operation

1. Press the button to switch off the appliance. (Standby mode)
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Clean the appliance after each use.

De-scaling

De-scaling is necessary when the brewing time increases substantially.
• Use only commercially available citrus acidbased de-scaler.
• Follow the recommended instructions for use.
• Use the button to select the function
WARNING:
• Afterwards you should boil fresh water in the pot three or four times
in order to rinse out residues of the descaling agent.
• Do not use any coffee powder!
• Do not use this water for consumption.

Cleaning

WARNING:
• Before cleaning, always remove the mains plug and
wait until the appliance has cooled down.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water. Otherwise
this might result in an electric shock or fire.
CAUTION:
• Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.
• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.
• The exterior of the appliance should be cleaned as necessary with a
slightly damp cloth – without any additives.
• The coffee pot and the filter pad should be cleaned by rinsing in warm
water. Use a soft brush if necessary.

Filter Holder Insert

Please refer to figure C on page 5.
• Wipe the filter holder insert with a paper towel after each use.
• Remove the coffee powder residue with a cleaning brush.
Malfunctions are often just caused due to minor problems. Before contacting our customer service, please check the table below:
Problem
The appliance does not work.
Filter blockage: coffee grounds
spill over the edge of the filter.
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PC-KA1138_IM_new
and "non-keep warm".

Troubleshooting

Possible cause
The appliance is not connected to mains power.
The appliance is defective.
The drip stop is closed: The coffee pot is not on the
warming plate or the lid is not on the coffee pot.
Too much coffee powder in the filter.

Maintenance of the Grinder

Maintain the grinder on a weekly basis. Refer to figures D to H on page 5.
NOTE:
Empty the coffee bean container best by using all beans for the coffee
preparation.
1. Insert the filter holder with a new filter bag into the coffee machine to
catch the remaining coffee powder. Alternatively, you can place a dry
container onto the hot plate.
2. Press the button to switch off the appliance.
3. Press and hold the button until the control light next to "clean"
flashes. After a few seconds, the grinder will turn briefly and unlock.
The remaining coffee powder falls out. The display shows
4. Unplug the power cord.
5. Open the coffee bean container.
6. Rotate the lock part of the grinder clockwise to open. Take it off. (Fig. D)
7. Turn the regulator of the coarseness level clockwise to the coarsest
level (Fig. E a)
8. Press down on the coarseness level indicator and turn the regulator
clockwise, until the indicator points to the red dot. (Fig. E b)
CAUTION:
Do not try to turn the regulator by force! Reinsert the grinder cap
and repeat steps 1 - 8 until the regulator turns. If the regulator is
completely blocked, hand in your coffee machine for repair.
9. Pull out the upper grinding cone. (Fig. E c)
10.
WARNING: Risk of injury!
The blades of the cone are sharp.
11. Carefully clean the upper grinding cone with a cleaning brush and a
dry cloth.
12. Carefully clean the grinder tunnel with a cleaning brush. (Fig. F a)
13. Take a vacuum for help. Place the suction hose over the open grinder
and vacuum out the residues. (Fig. F b)
14. Vacuum the grinder tunnel from below. (Fig. F c)
15. Re-insert the cleaned upper grinding cone. Please make sure that the
bar of the grinding cone is in line with the symbol
16. Turn the knob of the grinder counter-clockwise over coarseness
setting 1, until it audibly unlocks.
17. Insert the grinder cap and turn it clockwise. It must audibly lock in.
(Fig. H)

Storage

• Clean the appliance as described and let it dry completely.
• For longer periods of non-use we recommend storing the appliance in
its original packaging.
• Always store the appliance in a well-ventilated and dry place out of
reach of children.
Notes / Solution
Check the wall outlet with a different appliance.
Insert the plug properly in the wall outlet.
Check the fuse.
Contact our service or a repair center.
1. Switch the appliance off. Disconnect from mains
power supply.
2. Put the coffee pot with lid on the warming plate so
that the filter is emptied.
3. Dispose of the paper filter.
4. Clean the appliance as described.
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(Fig. G)
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