Melitta MECF5 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 5

HELPFUL HINTS FOR BREWING
• The markings on the water level indicator reflect the quality of fresh water.
The quantity of brewed coffee is less because the coffee grounds absorb
water.
• Never use hot or carbonated water. This will damage the appliance.
• Never pour milk, liquid coffee, tea, etc. into the water chamber.
CARE AND CLEANING
1. Turn switch to OFF position O.
2. Unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
3. Open swing out filter basket and use handle to lift out removable liner.
Discard coffee grounds and paper filter. Wash and dry all removable
parts. Replace liner by fitting notch and handle in groove of filter basket.
4. Clean the outside of the coffeemaker with a damp cloth.
CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG OR COFFEEMAKER UNIT IN
WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.
The life of your coffeemaker will be longer if you replace the charcoal filter as
recommended, after 6 weeks or 60 uses.
DESCALING
We recommend you deep clean your coffeemaker once a month since
mineral deposits from tap water can form a coating in the coffeemaker,
causing slower brewing time and possibly an off flavor in the coffee. To deep
clean your coffeemaker:
1. Pour 1/2 cup vinegar into the carafe, and add cold water up to the 4 cup
mark, pour into coffeemaker.
2. Place a clean paper filter in the filter basket and close.
3. Remove charcoal filtration system, (water chamber, filter holder, and filter).
4. Follow "BREWING" instructions, (without coffee).
5. When the carafe has filled to the top of the metal band, turn to the OFF
position O. Carefully remove the carafe and place on a heat resistant
surface. Wait 15 minutes and pour solution back into coffeemaker.
Be sure that basket is still in proper position.
6. Return carafe to warming plate.
7. Turn unit on again. Allow all solution to empty into carafe; turn unit off. After
dripping stops, discard solution.
8. Allow coffeemaker to cool 10 minutes. Rinse it out by replacing charcoal
filtration system and brewing a carafe full of cold water, (without coffee).
Make sure to insert a fresh paper filter before brewing.
9. At end of cycle, turn to OFF position O, discard water and paper filter.
Wash and dry all removable parts, (except charcoal filter).
10. When coffeemaker has cooled, wipe exterior with a damp cloth.
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