User manual BRAUN KF 600

[. . . ] Never submerge the thermal carafe in water, nor clean it in a dishwasher. ⷠBefore you start preparing a new carafe of coffee, always allow the coffeemaker to cool down for approximately five minutes (switch off the appliance), otherwise steam can develop when filling the water tank with cold water. ⷠBraun electric appliances meet applicable safety standards. Repairs on electric appliances (including cord replacement) must only be carried out by authorized Braun service centers. [. . . ] ⷠIf you want to serve coffee after brewing is finished, press the raised end of the silver lid grip (c) and keep it pressed as long as you are pouring out. Cord/cord storage Space compensator Water level indicator Water tank Water filter cartridge Water filter exchange dial Filter basket release button Filter basket with drip stop Carafe stand Fill the tank with cold, fresh water (d), press the filter basket release button (G) to open the filter basket (H), insert a 1x4 or No. 4 paper filter, put in ground coffee and close the filter basket. place the carafe on the carafe stand and switch on the coffeemaker. For more convenience, when filling with or disposing of ground coffee, the filter basket can be easily taken off its hinge (e). The drip stop feature prevents dripping when the carafe is removed to pour a cup before brewing is finished. Carafe should be immediately returned to its stand to prevent the filter basket from overflowing. brewing time per cup: approximately one minute. Auto-off: For your convenience and also additional safety, the appliance will switch off automatically 15 minutes after switching on. If brewing takes longer and your coffeemaker automatically switches off, although there is still water in the water tank, it has to be decalcified (see IV). B) If you are using vinegar, please proceed as follows: Fill the tank to the 6 cup level with vinegar. Do not mix the vinegar with water or any other liquid. Turn on the coffeemaker and allow half of the vinegar to flow through. Switch off the appliance and leave for 10 minutes. Switch it on again and allow the rest of the vinegar to flow through. Repeat either procedure as many times as necessary in order to reduce the brewing time per cup to a normal level. Allow a maximum of 8 cups of fresh cold water to run through at least twice to clean the coffeemaker after decalcification. Best practices for best results This coffeemaker is designed to deliver maximum coffee aroma. therefore , Braun recommends: · Use only fresh ground coffee. ⷠStore ground coffee in a cool, dry and dark place (e. Use only Braun water filters and exchange every two months with regular use. ⷠClean and decalcify the coffeemaker regularly as described in parts III and IV. [. . . ] Important: Replace water filter with the space compensator during any decalcification procedure. You can either use a commercially available decalcifying agent which does not affect aluminum or white household vinegar (4 - 5 % acid). A) If you are using decalcifying agent, follow the manufacturer's instructions. Within the guarantee period we will eliminate, free of charge, any defects in the appliance resulting from faults in materials or workmanship, either by repairing or replacing the complete appliance as we may choose. [. . . ]