Tips For A Good Coffee; Cleaning & Maintenance; Cleaning The Coffee Maker; Descaling The Coffee Maker - Brandt CAF1318E Manuel D'instructions

 The water will begin to filter through the coffee maker, pouring the coffee into the jug.
 Once the coffee is ready, the hot plate will keep the coffee hot for 40minutes. If there is no need
to preserve heat, press ON/OFF button and the unit will stop working.
 After 40 minutes, the coffee maker will shut off automatically anyway, for energy saving.
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Unplug the coffee maker.
3.3

Tips for a good coffee

To give the coffee a better flavour and aroma, we advise you to use freshly ground coffee.
Medium-ground coffee should be used; it should not be too finely ground. Store the coffee
in a dry place. Once the packet of coffee has been opened, it can be kept well-sealed in the
refrigerator in order to maintain its aroma. This coffee maker will keep the coffee hot by means of the
hot plate, but for best results, drink the coffee as soon as it has been made.
4 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
4.1

Cleaning the coffee maker

Before cleaning the coffee maker, turn it off, unplug the coffee maker and wait for it to cool down.
 Clean the hot plate with a cloth which has been moistened with soapy water.
 Wash the filter holder, the jug and the jug lid in soapy water or in the dishwasher, rinse well and
dry the parts before reassembling them.
To remove stains from the jug, rub with bicarbonate of soda or a soft cloth. For stubborn
stains, fill the jug with hot water; add 2 spoonfuls of dishwasher detergent and leave to
soak for several hours.
Do not use detergents or abrasive products to clean the coffee maker.
Do not immerse the appliance in water or in any other liquid.
4.2

Descaling the coffee maker

Depending on how hard the water is in your area and how often you use the coffee maker, it is
possible that the pipes may become blocked due to the lime content of the water. This is noticeable
when the filtering process lasts longer than usual. To descale your appliance:
• Fill the reservoir with 1/3 of vinegar and 2/3 of water.
• Plug on and turn on the appliance.
• After 30 seconds turn off the coffee maker using the ON/OFF button.
• Wait for 30 minutes and then turn on the appliance.
• Let the appliance processing normally and turn off the appliance.
• Repeat the process 2 or 3 times according to the degree of lime.
• After decaling the appliance, use it only with water 2 or 3 times in order to eliminate residue of
vinegar.
The frequency depends on different type of water you are using:
- Soft water: every 6 months
- Medium water: every 2/3 months
- Hard water: every 6 à 8 weeks
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