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The lid of the thermos carafe can be
opened with the release switch.
■ Open lid (Fig. a)
■ Close lid (Fig. b)
■ Remove lid (Fig. c)
Coffee-making tips
Store ground coffee in a cool place; you can
also freeze it. Once a package of coffee has
been opened, close it tightly to maintain its
aroma.
How the coffee beans are roasted affects
their taste and aroma.
Darker roast = more flavour
Lighter roast = more acidity
Cleaning
Never immerse the device in water or place
it in the dishwasher!
Don't steam-clean the appliance.
Unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
■ Clean all parts that came into contact with
coffee after each use.
■ Clean the coffee machine's exterior with a
damp cloth; do not use strong or abrasive
cleaning agents.
■ Clean the water tank under running
water; don't use a firm brush.
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■ The glass carafe and its lid are
dishwasher-safe.
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■ Rinse out the thermos carafe and lid
and wipe its exterior clean with a damp
cloth. Do not submerse the carafe in the
dishwater or place it in the dishwasher.
Tip: Stubborn water deposits can be
removed with a solution of baking soda,
dishwasher powder or effervescent
denture cleaning tablets.
■ To prevent bad odors and bacteria from
forming, store the thermos carafe with the
lid open.
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Descaling
This appliance is equipped with an auto-
matic descaling indicator. If calc indicator
lights up, the machine needs to be
descaled.
Regular descaling
■ makes your appliance last longer
■ ensures proper function
■ prevents excessive steam
■ speeds up the brewing process
■ saves energy
Descale the machine with a commercial
descaling agent.
■ Switch off the machine and allow it to
cool.
■ Make sure that carafe's lid is closed
when you place the carafe on the coffee
machine.
■ Prepare the descaling solution according
to the manufacturer's instructions and
pour it into the water tank.
Warning: Do not fill with more than
6 cups.
■ Switch the machine on using the ON/OFF
switch O.
■ Press and hold down the button descale
calc for at least 2 seconds. The descaling
process starts.
■ The program interrupts the process
several times for a few minutes in order
to let the descaling agent penetrate the
deposits. The entire descaling process
takes about 30 minutes.
■ When the descaling process is complete,
the display calc will no longer light up.
Operate the machine twice using clean
water, without coffee. Do not fill the tank
with more than 6 cups of water.
■ Thoroughly rinse all removable parts and
the carafe.