User manual BRANDT CAF1318

[. . . ] Safety tips when connecting the appliance • • • • • • After removing the packaging, check that the appliance is in good condition. Check if the voltage indicated on the base of the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. In the event of incompatibility between the mains socket and the appliance plug, the socket should be replaced by the manufacturer; it’s after sale service or a qualified professional in order to avoid any danger. [. . . ] Do not leave the appliance exposed to the elements (rain, sun, ice, etc. A crack or a chip in the glass may cause the jug to break or to contaminate the liquid it contains with glass particles. Do not place the jug on or near to a hot surface (heater, stove, cooking surface, hot oven, microwave oven, etc. Do not fill the water gauge beyond the “MAX” level and beside the “MIN” level. Do not use this appliance if the air is charged with more than 90% of humidity. € • • • • • • • • 10 Safety when cleaning and maintaining the appliance • • • Do not pull the main lead to unplug the appliance. Protecting the environment At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed with household waste. It must be taken to a special local authority waste collection centre or to a company providing this service. Disposing household appliances separately avoids possible negative effects on the environment and health and enables the constituent materials to be recycled which saves energy and resources. To remind you that you must dispose of this appliance correctly the symbol shown above appears on the product warning you not to dispose of it with household waste. For further information, contact your local authority or the shop where you bought the product. Using the coffee maker • • • • • • • • • Open the reservoir lid and fill the reservoir with fresh, cold water up to the level corresponding to the desired number of cups of coffee. Corresponding to your taste, put suitable coffee powder on the paper filter by spoon. Once you have used the coffee maker several times, you will be able to adjust the amount of coffee according to your taste. The jug will open the anti-drip valve when placed correctly onto the plate; otherwise the filtered coffee will not pass into the jug and the filter may overflow. Plug the appliance in and turn the coffee maker on by pressing the on/off switch. The water will begin to filter through the coffee maker, pouring the coffee into the jug. Once the coffee is ready, the hot plate will keep the coffee hot for two hours. [. . . ] Descaling the coffee maker Depending on how hard the water is in your area and how often you use the coffee maker, it is possible that the pipes may become blocked due to the lime content of the water. This is noticeable when the filtering process lasts longer than usual. To descale your appliance: 12 • Fill the reservoir with 1/3 of vinegar and 2/3 of water. [. . . ]