Getting Started; Coffee Preparation; Keep-Warm Function; Cleaning And Care - Wmf Aroma Notice D'utilisation

Getting started

Prior to the first use and after the device has not be operated for an extended period of time, boil
fresh water without coffee grounds. To do this, fill the water tank (4) up to the 5-cup mark to prevent
the jug (6) overflowing.

Coffee preparation

Open the water tank (4) by swinging open the water tank lid (1). Pour cold water only into the water
tank (4). The water-level indicator (5) applies to the amount of fresh water needed to brew the desired
number of cups of coffee @ 125ml. Close the water tank lid (1). Open the filter (3) by flipping the
filter lid (2) upwards. Take a size 2 paper filter, fold over the stamped edge and place it into the filter
(3). The paper filter should not protrude over the edge of the filter. If necessary, push it down slightly
with your hand.
Add the required amount of ground coffee. Depending on your personal taste, use approx. 5-7g of
medium-fine ground coffee per cup. If the coffee is ground too finely, the filter (3) may overflow.
Close the filter lid (2).
Place the aroma glass jug (6) inside the appliance.
Plug the mains plug into the socket and push the on/off button (7). This illuminates white and brewing
begins.
You can cancel the brewing at any time by pressing the on/off button (7) again.
Wait a few minutes until all of the coffee has run into the jug (6). When you remove the jug (6), a
drip-stop valve prevents the coffee dripping.

Keep-warm function

Your device is fitted with a keep-warm function to maintain brewed coffee at serving temperature.
The keep-warm function switches on automatically once brewing has been completed. The on/off
button (7) remains illuminated white. Coffee is kept warm for 40 minutes, after which the device
automatically switches off and the light on the on/off button (7) is extinguished.
You can deactivate the keep-warm function at any time by pressing the on/off button (7).

Cleaning and care

Cleaning
Unplug the mains plug and allow the appliance to cool down.
Do not immerse the appliance in water. Outer surfaces can be cleaned using a damp cloth and a little
washing-up liquid.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents.
The filter (3) and aroma glass jug (6) can be cleaned under running water.
Limescale
Limescale deposits extend brewing times and lower the quality of your coffee. They also lead to energy
losses and impair the service life of the appliance.
If too much limescale has accumulated, the appliance switches off prematurely. The limescale is then
very difficult to remove. You should therefore descale regularly or at the latest when brewing times
are significantly longer or the noise level increases.
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The following data are guidelines based on daily use in the home.
Hardness range Hardness Descaling intervals
1 Soft 0-7° dH Every 6 months
2 Medium >7-14° dH Every 3 months
3 Hard >14–21° dH Every 6 weeks
4 Very hard >21° dH Monthly
1° dH corresponds to about 0.18 mmol/l Ca and Mg ions
You can ask your local water company or government about the water hardness range in your neigh-
bourhood.
Descaling agent
Use a commercially available descaling agent that is suitable for filter coffee machines.
Do not use regular or concentrated vinegar because this can damage the materials in the appli-
ance.
Using descalers based on citric acid can lead to the formation of precipitates that seal the
limescale layer or clog up the lines in the appliance. Descaling with citric acid also takes too long, as a
result of which complete descaling cannot be guaranteed.
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by using unsuitable descaling agents or failing to
comply with the descaling instructions.
Handle descaling agents carefully to prevent damaging furniture or clothing.
Descaling
▪ Insert a paper filter in the filter (3), close the filter lid (2), and place the jug (6) in the machine. Any
larger pieces of limescale residue may collect on the filter paper, thus preventing the outlet valve
from clogging.
▪ Add descaling agent to the water tank (4) as per the manufacturer's instructions, fill with tap water
up to the 5-cup mark and switch the appliance on.
▪ After the descaling solution has passed through, empty the jug (6), switch off the device and allow
to cool for 5 minutes.
Important: To rinse the tank (4) after descaling, open the tank cover (1), fill the tank with fresh tap
water up to the 5-cup mark and start the brewing procedure. Then rinse the filter (3) and jug (6)
under running water.
Note: In the event of heavy calcification, repeat the descaling process.
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