User manual BRAUN KF3120

[. . . ] Never let the cord come in contact with the keep warm plate. The keep warm plate is subject to residual heat after the appliance is switched off. Only use the appliance with water and for preparing coffee to avoid any damage to the appliance. Do not put the glass carafe on other heated surfaces (such as stove plates, hot trays, etc. [. . . ] Plug the cord into an electrical outlet and press the On/Off button (1). Auto Off Function For your convenience and also additional safety, the appliance will switch off automatically 40 minutes after the brewing cycle is complete. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the decalcifying agent. Repeat the procedure as many times as necessary in order to reduce the brewing time per cup to a normal level. Allow the maximum amount of fresh cold water to run through at least twice to clean the coffee maker. Always turn coffee maker off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning. The filter basket, carafe and lid are dishwasher Do not use any scouring agents or harsh Cleansers on any part of the coffee maker. To clean the base never immerse the unit in water Or other liquids but simply wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry before storing. Antidrip system The antidrip system halts the flow of coffee from the filter basket when the carafe is removed, so a cup can be poured before brewing is finished. The carafe should be returned to the keep warm plate (maximum 20 seconds) to prevent the filter basket from overflowing. When using paper filters, be sure that it is completely open and fully inserted in the basket. It may help to fold and flatten the seams of the paper filter beforehand. Store ground coffee in a cool, dry and dark place in an airtight container. For the best performance from your Braun coffee maker, descale the unit regularly. Note: The maximum amount of ground coffee the coffee maker can take is 10 coffee scoops or tablespoons. Descaling Frequency will depend upon the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the coffee maker. Descaling is indicated when the brewing time is much longer than 1 minute per cup. You can use a commercially available decalcifying agent not affecting aluminum. Note: Replace the water filter cartridge (7) with the space compensator (6) during any decalcification procedure. All Braun Household products carry a minimum guarantee period of two years. [. . . ] Coffee is not brewing There was a power outage. There is no water in the reservoir Fill water into the reservoir The coffee maker is only brewing water There are no coffee grounds in the Add the desired amount of coffee to the filter filter basket The filter basket is not properly closed The carafe was not properly Positioned on the keep warm plate directly under the filter basket The lid is not on the carafe Place the lid on the carafe Carafe was removed for more than Carafe should be replaced promptly after removing 20 seconds while the unit is brewing Using too much coffee grounds Remove filter from the filter basket Replace the paper filter with a new one Restart the coffee brewing process with proper amount of coffee grounds (not more than 10 coffee scoops or tablespoons) Using coffee that is too finely Use only coffee that is ground for drip coffee makers Using the wrong paper filter size Use paper filter # 4 Coffee is not hot There was a power outage There are coffee grounds The paper filter was not inserted Rinse filter basket, set paper filter into the filter basket At the bottom of the carafe correctly into the filter basket Amount of brewed cups of coffee is less than initially cups of water filled in The amount of water gets lost in wetting the grounds and through evaporation during the brewing process Carafe indicates the water capacity and not the amount of coffee Subject to change without notice. Please do not dispose of the product in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Disposal can take place at a Braun Service Centre or at appropriate collection points provided in your country. [. . . ]