Braun Sommelier KF 610/1 Manual De Instrucciones página 8

Installing the water filter cartridge
1. Unpack the water filter cartridge (E) and follow
the instructions given on the pack.
2. Remove the space compensator (B) from the
water tank.
3. Insert the water filter cartridge (E). (Be certain
to keep the space compensator as it must be
installed in the water tank whenever the water
filter cartridge is removed.)
4. The water filter should be exchanged every two
months. To remind you, set the water filter
exchange dial (F) so that the current month is
shown in the left space (start month). The month
you should replace the water filter will then be
shown in the right space (end month).
Note:
Before using the coffeemaker for the first time, after
a long period of not using it, or after installing a new
water filter cartridge, run the coffeemaker through
one brewing cycle using a maximum of 8 cups of
cold, fresh water without any ground coffee.
Thermal carafe
The thermal carafe (K) is made of high-quality,
double walled, vacuum stainless steel. Your coffee
will be kept warm even longer if you pre-warm the
thermal carafe by rinsing with hot water before
brewing.
• To remove the lid, turn the grip anti-clockwise (a)
and take it off.
• To close it again, place it on the carafe with the
grip located at the right of the carafe handle (b)
and turn it clockwise until it locks into place.
• During brewing, the coffee runs through a special
opening of the closed lid.
• If you want to serve coffee after brewing is
finished, press the raised end of the silver lid grip
(c) and keep it pressed as long as you are
pouring out.
II Making coffee
Fill the tank with cold, fresh water (d), press the
filter basket release button (G) to open the filter
basket (H), insert a 1x4 or No. 4 paper filter, put in
ground coffee and close the filter basket. Place the
carafe on the carafe stand (I) and switch on the
coffeemaker (J). For more convenience, when
filling with or disposing of ground coffee, the filter
basket can be easily taken off its hinge (e). The drip
stop feature prevents dripping when the carafe is
removed to pour a cup before brewing is finished.
Carafe should be immediately returned to its stand
to prevent the filter basket from overflowing.
Brewing time per cup: approximately one minute.
Auto-off: For your convenience and also additional
safety, the appliance will switch off automatically
5 minutes after switching on.
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If brewing takes longer and your coffeemaker auto-
matically switches off, although there is still water in
the water tank, it has to be decalcified (see IV).
III Cleaning
Always unplug the appliance before cleaning.
Never clean the appliance under running water,
nor immerse it in water.
Clean the metal surfaces of the thermal carafe and
filter basket with a damp cloth only (f). You may use
small amounts of dishwashing liquid. Do not use
steel wool pads or any abrasive cleaners. Never use
any solvents such as alcohol and benzene.
Do not clean the thermal carafe in a dishwasher.
Use a soft brush, hot water and small amounts of
dishwashing liquid to clean the carafe inside. After
cleaning, rinse it with hot water.
IV Decalcifying
If you have hard water and you use your
coffeemaker without a water filter, it has to be
decalcified regularly. When using the water filter
cartridge and exchanging it regularly, you ordinarily
will not need to decalcify. However, if your
coffeemaker takes longer than usual to brew it
should be decalcified.
Important: Replace water filter with the space
compensator during any decalcification procedure.
You can either use a commercially available decal-
cifying agent which does not affect aluminum or
white household vinegar (4 - 5 % acid).
• If you are using decalcifying agent, follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
• If you are using vinegar, please proceed as
follows: Fill the tank to the 6 cup level with
vinegar. Do not mix the vinegar with water or any
other liquid. Turn on the coffeemaker and allow
half of the vinegar to flow through. Switch off the
appliance and leave for 10 minutes. Switch it on
again and allow the rest of the vinegar to flow
through.
Repeat either procedure as many times as
necessary in order to reduce the brewing time per
cup to a normal level.
Allow a maximum of 10 cups of fresh cold water to
run through at least twice to clean the coffeemaker
after decalcification.
Best practices for best results
This coffeemaker is designed to deliver maximum
coffee aroma. Therefore, Braun recommends:
• Use only fresh ground coffee.
• Store ground coffee in a cool, dry and dark place
(e.g. closed shelf or refrigerator) in an airtight
container.