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carafe by leaving it standing on the hot-plate.
The plate stays warm for about 40 minutes,
but can also be switched off earlier by
pressing the button once. The green
indicator lamp then goes out.
Descaling
∙ Depending on the water quality (lime
content) in your area as well as the
frequency of use, all thermal household
appliances using hot water need
descaling (i.e. removal of lime deposits)
on a regular basis to warrant proper
functioning.
∙ Any warranty claim will be null and
void if the appliance malfunctions
because of insuffi cient descaling.
∙ A lengthening of the brewing time and
increased noise during brewing indicate
that descaling of the coffee maker has
become necessary.
∙ An excessive build-up of lime deposits is
very diffi cult to remove, even when strong
descaling agents are used. It may also
cause the brewing system to leak. We
therefore strongly recommend descaling
the appliance after each thirty to forty
brewing cycles. For descaling, a vinegar
solution may be used as follows:
∙ Mix 80 ml of vinegar essence with the
indicated maximum amount of cold water.
∙ Pour the descaling solution into the water
container, insert a paper fi lter into the
fi lter holder without adding any ground
coffee as described in section Making
coffee, and let the appliance run through
one fi ltration cycle. Repeat the procedure
if necessary. During descaling, ensure
suffi cient ventilation and do not inhale any
vinegar vapours.
∙ To clean the appliance after descaling, let
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it run through 2-3 fi ltration cycles using
clean water only.
∙ Do not pour descalers down enamel
sinks.
Cleaning and care
∙ Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do
not clean the appliance with liquids
or immerse it. The appliance may be
cleaned with a slightly damp cloth, using
a mild detergent. Wipe dry afterwards.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions.
∙ To remove the used ground coffee, open
the swing-out fi lter and lift out the fi lter
insert by its handle. Dispose of the ground
coffee (as a natural substance, it may be
composted). Rinse out the fi lter insert,
replace it, with the arrow facing forward,
and close it.
∙ The glass carafe may be cleaned
with warm water after use. Wipe dry
afterwards. Do not clean in a dishwasher.
Disposal
Devices marked with this symbol
must be disposed of separately
from your household waste, as
they contain valuable materials
which can be recycled. Proper disposal
protects the environment and human health.
Your local authority or retailer can provide
information on the matter.