Helpful Tips - NOSTALGIA PRODUCTS CIT3PLSAQ Manuel D'instruction

HELPFUL TIPS

BREW STRENGTH
The Coffee & Tea Measurement Guide merely provides suggested measurements. You may
tweak the measurement suggestions to fit your personal taste and strength preference.
Use the Brew Strength Selector Dial to fine tune your preferences, and consider using
less or more than the suggested measurements to further suit your preferences.
Keep in mind that certain types of tea, especially green and herbal teas, may
require additional amounts to achieve your desired strength and flavor.
BREWING SLOWLY / NOT BREWING
If the brew cycle doesn't start immediately after pressing the Power Button, or if
attempting to brew multiple batches, unplug the appliance from the electrical
outlet and allow to cool for 15 minutes before attempting to brew again.
Check to be sure the appliance is plugged in and that the
Water Reservoir has been filled with cold water.
Lastly, to avoid the buildup of mineral deposits that slow the drip of your appliance, it is
recommened to use distilled water when brewing. Over time, minerals, such as calcium
and limestone will leave deposits in your coffee maker and affect its performance.
BEVERAGE TASTES BAD
A clean appliance is essential for making great-tasting coffee. Regularly clean
your appliance as specified under CLEANING & MAINTENANCE.
For optimum coffee taste, buy whole coffee beans and finely grind
them just before brewing. Pre-ground coffee grounds should
be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Tea may become bitter if not using the correct amount of tea or tea bags. If you find your
tea is too bitter, adjust the Brew Strength Selector Dial to a lower number. You may also
want to adjust the amount of loose tea or tea bags used to further suit your preferences.
GROUNDS ARE IN THE COFFEE
Be sure that you are using the Reusable Filter Basket when making iced coffee.
Without the Filter Basket in place, grounds may filter into the Pitcher.
Check that the Filter Basket is properly seated in the Flavor Extraction
Chamber. If filter is not properly seated, coffee grounds may spill
over the lip of the Filter Basket and into the brewed coffee.
CLOUDY / MILKY-LOOKING TEA
The hardness of the water used to brew your iced tea, along with quickly chilling hot tea
over ice can cause clouding. Avoid this by allowing the tea to sit on the counter to cool
to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator. To prevent your tea from cooling
rapidly, substitute cold tap water in place of ice cubes.
NOTE: If you want to use cold water in place of ice, fill the
Pitcher with water to the WATER line marking.
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