User manual KRUPS XP4020

[. . . ] Product not intended for use by children. 5- Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. 6- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. [. . . ] This is due to the minimal absorption of the water by the ground coffee. The water levels on drip carafe and appliance do take this absorption in account for more convenience. 11 Preparing Coffee We recommend rinsing the coffee machine by running one or two cycles with water only, without ground coffee in the filter basket. Be sure that the water chamber is empty. Remove any literature, etc if found in the water chamber. The lid of the glass carafe must be properly positioned during the brewing process. To open the lid press the flap on top of handle. Make sure that the swivel filter is closed properly during the brewing process. Push in firmly until the handle touches the side of the coffee maker and filter «clicks» into place. Just rinse with cold water periodically. Decalcifying the coffeemaker The warranty does not cover faulty or broken machines that are not properly descaled. The coffeemaker must be decalcified regularly. The frequency depends on the hardness of your water and how often you use the coffeemaker. Never fill more than 20 oz of water into the boiler. The glass carafe has markings for 2 and 4 cups. To froth milk for Cappuccino preparation, add the quantity of water corresponding to the steam level marking on the carafe. Maximum capacity to the bottom of the metal band around the glass carafe = 4 cups of espresso, plus steam for frothing milk for cappuccino. CAUTION Never fill the carafe above the bottom of the metal band!NOTE It is very important to fill only the amount of water you need into the boiler. Your appliance will always need to process all the water until the boiler is empty. 7. Close the boiler cap securely by turning it clockwise (17). 8. Place carafe under the filter holder and make sure the slot on carafe lid is right below the filter holder output (18). ATTENTION : Make sure the overflow grid (e7) is in place. Make sure the side knob (e2) is set on cup Espresso position. Then turn the selector knob (S) to the left in Espresso ON position. [. . . ] Steam nozzle is clogged (see «Cleaning the cappuccino nozzle » section). Not enough froth when frothing the milk. Cause : Steam nozzle touches the bottom of the pitcher. Steam nozzle is clogged : tiny holes on top of plastic housing of the cappuccino nozzle are clogged (see «cleaning the cappuccino nozzle») Milk is not fat enough or too warm (more than 8°C). [. . . ]