User manual DELONGHI FILTER COFFEE MAKER ICM100

[. . . ] · Lift the water tank lid and remove the chlorine filter holder from its housing by lifting it upwards (fig. · Open the chlorine filter holder by pressing the parts marked "PUSH" and carefully place the filter in the holder as shown in fig. · Close the filter holder and replace it in its housing pushing it fully down. · The chlorine filter must be replaced every 80 uses, and alzays after six months of operation. fig. [. . . ] Make sure the appliance is plugged into the mains electricity supply by watching the seconds pointer turn. The appliance has a 12 hour clock, so programming must be for less than this time. fig. 10 Cleaning and maintenance Before performing any cleaning or maintenance operations, turn the machine off, unplug it from the power socket and allow it to cool down. When cleaning the coffee maker, do not use solvents or abrasive detergents. Never immerse the coffee maker in water: it is an electrical appliance. fig. 11 Cleaning the Flavour Saver To clean the Flavour Saver more efficiently, it can be removed from the filter holder by sliding it upwards (Fig. 14). To replace, simply slide in from above. fig. 14 5 Filter Coffee Maker Descaling If the water in your local area is hard, lime scale will form over time. These deposits may affect the correct operation of the appliance. The coffee maker must be descaled every 40 uses. The descaling process may be performed using special commercially-available scale removers for filter coffee makers. Alternatively, white wine vinegar can be used as follows: 1. Pour 2 cups of white wine vinegar and 3 cups of water into the tank. Place the jug on the warming plate, do not put any ground coffee in the filter holder; 4. Press the filter coffee ON/OFF switch, filter the equivalent of one cup and then switch off the appliance; 5. Leave the vinegar to act for one hour; 6. Switch the coffee maker back on and filter the rest of the solution; 7. To rinse the machine, operate it with water and without ground coffee at least 3 times (3 complete tanks of water). Problem solving Problem The filter coffee takes a long time to filter through. · Possible causes The filter coffee maker needs to be descaled · Solution Descale as described in the paragraph "Descaling" Rinse the appliance as described in the chapter "Descaling" The coffee has an acid flavour · The coffee maker has not been rinsed sufficiently · Filter Coffee Maker 6 Safety Warnings · This appliance is designed to make coffee. Take care during use to avoid burns caused by the water or steam jets or improper use of the appliance itself. · When the appliance is in use, do not touch any of the machine's hot surfaces. · After unpacking, make sure that the machine is complete and undamaged. In case of doubt, do not use the appliance and seek the advice of a qualified service professional. · Packaging materials (plastic bags, foam polystyrene, etc. ) should not be left within the reach of children as this could be a potential source of danger. · This appliance is to be used for domestic use only. Any other use is to be considered improper and therefore, dangerous. · The manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage derived from improper use. [. . . ] Do not forget to tighten the mains lead clamp on the plug. If your electricity supply point has only two pin socket outlets, or if you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is essential that this operation be carried out by a qualified electrician and should only be replaced with a flexible cord of the same size. After replacement of a fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. [. . . ]