User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX KF1500

[. . . ] The appliance is intended only for preparing coffee in the home, not for commercial use. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by improper use or use other than for the intended purpose. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given initial supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. The warning triangle and/or key words (Danger! [. . . ] it is essential that this information is observed. 0 This symbol guides you step by step through the operating procedure for your appliance. Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on using the appliance. The clover indicates tips and information about the economical and environmentally friendly use of the appliance. A B C D E F G H Water reservoir with cup marking Hinged lid Filter holder with non-drip valve Water level indicator ON/OFF switch with pilot light Coffee jug with cup marking Hotplate Rating plate (under appliance) Safety of children Never leave the appliance running unattended. Take particular care when children are around! Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Never allow the cord to come into contact with the hotplate! Descaling - making your coffee maker last longer as a precautionary measure , we recommend descaling every three months. Only use an environmentally friendly descaler and follow the instructions on the packet. Please do not use a descaler with a concentrated formic base, or any descaler in powder form. Fill the water reservoir with water and only then add the descaler. Place the coffee jug with its lid onto the hotplate. Allow the descaler to take effect for about 15 minutes, then switch the appliance on. Switch it off when the descaler solution has finished flowing through. if necessary repeat the descaling process. Following this, allow the appliance to run at least twice with plain water. Thoroughly rinse the coffee jug, lid and filter holder under running water, activate the filter valve repeatedly during the rinse process. After use the appliance must be switched off by hand. [. . . ] Whilst boiling, the jug must not be removed for longer than 30 seconds or the filter will overflow. Once the jug has been removed, the filter valve prevents coffee from dripping onto the hotplate. The hotplate always keeps the coffee hot. It remains on until the appliance is switched off with the ON/OFF switch (figure 1/E) and the pilot lamp goes out. [. . . ]