Descaling; Coffee Brewing Guide - Krups KM4 Serie Mode D'emploi

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DESCALING

Descaling is necessary to keep your coffee machine running efficiently. Descale your
machine regularly using Krups descaling kits (model F054), available from Krups
authorized service centers or on www.krups.com. The frequency of descaling depends
on the hardness of your water and how often you use the coffee machine.
If you notice the brew cycle has slowed it is generally time to descale the machine.
See the chart below:
Series KM4 or KT4
Series KM5 or KT5
Before descaling, remove the filter holder (f).
• You may use either the Krups descaling solution diluted in 16 ounces of water or
8 ounces of white vinegar.
• Pour the solution or vinegar into the water reservoir and start the coffee machine
(without coffee).
• Allow half the liquid to run into the carafe, then switch off and let stand for 1 hour.
• Restart the coffee machine to complete the cycle.
• Rinse the coffee machine by running it through 2 full cycles with water only.
COFFEE BREWING GUIDE
THE COFFEE
Choose your beans wisely. It is best to use premium whole beans from a trusted brand
or roaster. Arabica beans provide the best flavors and have less caffeine, while
Robusta beans are easier to grow and less expensive, they have less flavor and higher
caffeine content. Robusta beans are sometimes used in blends to add a particular
bitterness to the brew.
Beans can be roasted very lightly to provide a smooth aromatic taste or roasted dark to
provide stronger flavors, and anywhere in between.
A good roaster will be able to describe the flavors that the beans will impart to your
brewed coffee.
Note: experiment with different beans and different roasts to identify one or several
that suit your tastes.
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Type of water Without Duo Filter Water
Hard
Soft
Hard
Soft
With Duo Filter Water
Filtration
40 uses
80 uses
60 uses
120 uses
English
Filtration
80 uses
120 uses
120 uses
180 uses