User manual KRUPS KM4689

[. . . ] Remove the glass jug by pressing the safety button (B). While holding it down, simultaneously lift the locking lever (A). 2 Fill the water tank with the required amount of water. 3 Use the glass jug which is calibrated in order to help you measure the quantity of water required according to the number of cups. [. . . ] Never immerse the body of the appliance in water. Always unplug and allow the appliance to cool before cleaning. The water tank and heater are made of stainless steel and therefore it is easy to clean. Clean the water tank with a soft cloth or damp sponge. Do not clean the appliance when it is still hot. Do not attempt to remove incrustation with abrasive objects or materials; they can be lodged in the pipe And the plug (see the paragraph "descaling"). Wash the glass jug, lids and filter holder in hot water and washing-up liquid then rinse thoroughly and carefully. Occasionally, loosen the knob on the bottom of the lid of the filter and clean the interior part of the lid. After a certain period of use, the lid of the water tank, the filter holder or hot water pipe may no longer close properly. This is due to the deterioration of the gasket. To replace them, contact The Customer Relations Department, see Contact list dESCALING Why descale The scale is naturally deposited in your coffee maker. Descaling preserves the coffee maker and ensures it a longer life. descaling ensures a consistent quality of coffee in time. The scale may permanently deteriorate the performance of the machine. The malfunctions related to the scaling will not be under guarantee if you return the product. How to descale By using the descaling kit or white vinegar. When to descale The frequency of descaling depends on the water hardness and the number of coffee cycles. When the following signs are encountered: cycle time lengthened, high evaporation, high level of noise at the end of cycle, stop during the cycle, it signifies that your machine is calcified. The descaling of the coffee maker must be between 20 and 60 cycles or once a month depending on the water hardness. How to descale your KRUPS coffee maker Use the KRUPS® descaling solution diluted in 0. 5l of water or 250 ml of commercially available white vinegar in half-litre of water. Pour the solution into the water tank (without coffee). [. . . ] You can wash it by Simply rinsing it with water. N This coffee machine is not equipped with a self-warming function. At the end of the cycle, drink the coffee before it gets cold. The packaging consists solely of environmentally friendly materials that can be disposed of according to your local recycling facilities. [. . . ]