User manual RUSSELL HOBBS 13488-56

[. . . ] 6 Check that all 3 buttons are in the raised position, to ensure everything is switched off. 9 Don't plug it in yet. 3 water fill 10 11 12 13 Lift the reservoir handle, and use it to lift the reservoir off the rear of the appliance. Press the reservoir gently down to make sure the water valve is properly fitted, to prevent leaks. 14 Alternatively, leave the reservoir where it is, and fill it with a jug. [. . . ] 15 Fold the handle, to close the top of the reservoir. the buttons 16 The buttons are of the press-on/press-off type. 18 To switch off, press and release it again, and it will pop up. coffee fill 19 Put the filter into the filter holder, and press it down, to lock it in place. 23 Clear any coffee grounds from the rim, otherwise it won't seat properly in the brewing head. 24 Align the filter holder handle with the left arrow d on the front of the appliance. The lugs on top of the filter holder should engage in the lugs round the brewing head. 25 Turn the handle to the right arrow d on the front of the appliance, to lock the filter holder in place. The marks may not match exactly ­ turn the handle as far right as it'll go comfortably, without straining. 26 Put one or two cups on the drip tray cover, under the filter holder. For one cup, put it under both nozzles, for two cups, put one cup under each nozzle. loading making espresso 27 Put the plug into the power socket. 32 You'll hear the pump operating, and coffee will come out of the nozzles. 34 When the coffee turns from dark brown to light brown, press and release the [ button to stop the pump. 5 Let the filter and filter holder cool, then prise the filter out of the filter holder. 10 Replace the filter in the filter holder and press it down to lock it in place. 11 Replace the drip tray in the bottom of the appliance. cleaning the frother 12 Unscrew the tip of the frother from the end of the steam tube. 14 If deposits have formed on the end of the steam tube or frother, remove with a pin, or a straightened paper clip. 15 Wash the frother parts in warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly to remove all trace of soap, and dry. 17 Push the tip of the frother over the end of the steam tube and screw it gently home (about 9 turns). 19 Move the body of the frother down over the upper half of the frother tip. 21 The extreme environment inside the dishwasher can affect the surface finishes. 23 Don't use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. descaling 24 Scale build-up will cause the element to overheat, reducing its working life. If you notice the brewing time getting longer, shorten the time between descalings. In areas of very hard water it may be necessary to descale as often as once a month, or to use filtered water instead of ordinary tap water. [. . . ] In areas of very hard water it may be necessary to descale as often as once a month, or to use filtered water instead of ordinary tap water. 26 Use a proprietary brand of descaler suitable for use in plastic-bodied products. When descaling has finished, empty the carafe and operate the appliance twice more with fresh water, but without coffee. Discard the water to ensure that no chemical residues are left in the coffee maker. [. . . ]