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Regularly clean the coffee machine. This is not only beneficial for the life span of the appliance, it also ensures optimum use of
the appliance and, of course, good tasting coffee.
Cleaning should involve the following:
• Prior to cleaning, always check that the coffee machine is switched off, cooled down and that the plug has been removed
from the socket.
• Remove all separate components from the appliance. Remove the filter holder by first removing the cover and then
loosening the filter holder anti-clockwise.
• After each use, clean all separate components in hot water and a mild washing-up liquid. Then rinse thoroughly with hot
water and wipe dry.
• Regularly clean the outside of the appliance and the hot plate with a slightly damp cloth and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth
• Place back all components correctly in the appliance.
Attention:
• Never use abrasives when cleaning. Never rinse the appliance under the tap or submerge it in water.
• Never submerge the appliance, cord or plug in water.
Regularly de-scale your coffee machine. The de-scaling intervals depend on the hardness of the mains water and the
frequency at which the coffee machine is being used. Due to scaling, the heating element can become obstructed. This causes
overheating, as a result of which the coffee machine is switched off automatically as a safety precaution and will no longer
function. The coffee machine will have to be repaired. When the appliance must be de-scaled, the indicator led at the ON/OFF
button flashes quickly while making coffee. We recommend de-scaling the appliance after making coffee 60 times. You can de-
scale the coffee machine with a special de-scaling agent for coffee machines or with kitchen grade vinegar. If you use a special
de-scaling agent for coffee machines, you must observe the instructions on the packaging of this agent.
When using kitchen grade vinegar, proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. Remove the plug from the socket and remove all separate
components.
2. To remove any remaining water, hold the appliance upside down above the sink.
3. Place an empty filter bag in the filter holder and place all separate components back in the appliance. Fill the water reservoir
with clean, cold water and cold kitchen grade vinegar up to the 1.25L mark. The water and kitchen grade vinegar ratio should
be 4:1.
4. Switch on the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button. Press down the ON/OFF button for approximately 3 seconds to start
the de-scaling process. The indicator led now stops flashing and lights up continuously.
5. The de-scaling process has been completed when the water reservoir and coffee filter are empty. Empty the glass jug and
remove the filter bag from the filter holder. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to allow any remaining water to run out of the water
reservoir and place all separate components back in the appliance.
6. After de-scaling, allow a full reservoir of cold water to flow through the appliance at least 3 times, to remove all de-scaling
liquid and vinegar residues and thus prevent a sour taste in the coffee.
Caution! If the coffee machine has not been used for some time, e.g. due to vacation, it is recommended to remove and clean
all separate components. Then place the cleaned separate components back in their place and allow the coffee machine to
make one run with clean water. In this way you will prevent a possible foreign taste.
This symbol means that this product should not be disposed of with regular household waste (2012/19/EU).
Observe the rules that apply in your country for the separated collection of electric and electronic products. Correct
disposal of the product prevents negative consequences for the environment and for public health. The packaging
material of this product can be recycled 100%, return packaging material separately.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
DE-SCALING
RECYCLING
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