User manual KRUPS 464

[. . . ] q To disconnect, turn switch to "OFF", then remove plug from wall outlet. q Do not use appliance for other than intended use. q Snap lid securely onto glass carafe before serving beverages. q Do not remove glass carafe from heating plate while water is dripping from the spout. The carafe is designed for use with these appliances. [. . . ] If a long extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. Duothek Plus a b c d e fg f e h a b c d hinged water chamber lid dual water level indicators swing out filter holder glass carafe e warming plate f illuminated on/off switch g full flavor selector switch (left side only) h hidden cord storage 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 x KRUPS , , Duothek Plus" (model #464) Your new Duothek Plus coffee maker is a great new addition to your home or office, and is the perfect choice for entertaining. The Duothek Plus has the following features: q 2 x 10 cup dual coffeemaking system q Hinged water chamber lid will protect the water chamber from dust and dirt. q Krups specially designed heating and tubing system minimizes calcification and leaves no residual water in the system when brewing is finished. q Hidden cord storage allows you to set the desired cord length. makes one or two pots simultaneously - perfect for entertaining! q Exclusive KRUPS "Deep Brew" Preparing coffee Before making your first pot of delicious coffee, we recommend operating the coffee maker once or twice with water only, without ground coffee or a paper filter to remove any possible dust. q Be sure that the water container is system with special filtering action for maximum flavor. q Electronically controlled dual brewing cycle (left side only) slows down the brewing process when preparing less than 3 cups of coffee to ensure full bodied flavor even in small quantities. q Swing out filter holders are empty. if inserted in the water container. q The lid of the glass carafe must be convenient to use and easy to clean. q "Stop `n Serve" feature lets you serve a cup or two while brewing. The automatic filter seal allows you to remove the carafe for 20 seconds without coffee dripping onto the warming plate. q Automatic warming plate keeps properly positioned during the brewing process. Position the lid over the carafe and snap the rectangular piece onto the handle. The lid is then locked in place. q Make sure that the swing away filter coffee at the perfect drinking temperature; however, due to the breakdown of coffee´s aroma, we do not recommend serving coffee which has been kept warm more than one hour. q Dual water level indicators easily let (e) is properly closed during the brewing process, When closing the swivel filter you will feel a noticeable resistance between the swivel filter and the base. Push in firmly until you hear the filter "click" into place. q Caution: If the swivel filter is not you measure how much water is in each water chamber. completely closed, the "Stop `n Serve" trigger will not function properly, which may cause hot water or hot coffee to overflow. 8 q The "Stop `n Serve" mechanism is opened as long as the glass carafe is inserted into the machine and sits properly on the warming plate and the swivel filter is properly closed. Instead of filter paper you can also use the Krups goldtone filter (model #053). (When ordering filter paper or the goldtone filter from Krups be sure to indicate that they are for model #464. ) Put ground coffee into the paper filter (see figure 6). We suggest using one level Krups measuring spoon of ground coffee for each cup of robust brewed coffee. After using your Krups coffee maker several times you can adjust the measure to suit your own taste. Close the swivel filter and make sure that is completely closed (see figure 7). You will feel a noticeable resistance between the swivel filter and the base. Push in firmly until you hear the filter "click" into place. Filling the Water Chamber Open the hinged lid (see figure 1). Pour in the desired quantity of water (see figure 2). The water level indicator shows you how much water you are filling into the container (see figure 3). The amount of freshly brewed coffee delivered after the brewing process will always be slightly less than the amount put into the water container. This is due to the minimal absorption of the water by the ground coffee. [. . . ] These parts can also be placed in the upper level of your dishwasher for safe effective cleaning. 10 q Never use scouring agents. q Never immerse the appliance itself When to decalcify You will know when such a cleaning is necessary by an obvious slowdown in the brewing time of your coffee. This extended time indicates that there are calcium deposits in your coffee maker. We recommend using a decalcifying agent for cleaning your KRUPS coffee maker. [. . . ]