Brandt CAF688 Manuel D'instructions page 21

4) CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
a) 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.
Do not dismantle the appliance yourself.
Do not repair yourself the electric cable even if he is deteriorated. Ask to
professional people to do it.
b) 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 week
21