SEVERIN KA 4840 Instrucciones De Uso página 17

Cleaning and care
Descaling
∙ Depending on the water quality (lime
content) in your area as well as the
frequency of use, all thermal household
appliances using hot water need
descaling (i.e. removal of lime deposits)
on a regular basis to warrant proper
functioning.
∙ Any warranty claim will be null and
void if the appliance malfunctions
because of insufficient descaling.
∙ A lengthening of the brewing time,
increased noise during brewing or
residual water remaining in the container
indicate that descaling has become
necessary.
∙ An excessive build-up of lime deposits
is very difficult to remove, even when
strong descaling agents are used. It
may also cause the brewing system to
leak. We therefore strongly recommend
descaling the appliance after each thirty
to forty brewing cycles.
∙ For descaling, a vinegar solution may be
used as follows:
∙ Mix 80 ml of vinegar essence with the
indicated maximum amount of cold
water.
∙ Pour the descaling solution into the
water container, insert a paper filter
without adding any ground coffee, as
described in section Making coffee,
and let the appliance run through one
filtration cycle.
Models with aroma selection switch:
Turn the switch to the position
normal coffee.
∙ Repeat the procedure if necessary.
∙ During descaling, ensure sufficient
ventilation and do not inhale any vinegar
vapours.
∙ To clean the appliance after descaling,
let it run through 2-3 filtration cycles
using clean water only.
∙ Do not pour descalers down enamel
sinks.
Daily cleaning
∙ Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it
is disconnected from the power supply
and has cooled down completely.
∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do
not clean the appliance with liquids or
immerse it; do not clean under running
tap water. The appliance may be cleaned
with a slightly damp cloth, using a mild
detergent. Wipe dry afterwards.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions.
∙ To remove the used coffee grounds,
open the swing-out filter, lift out the
paper filter and dispose of the grounds
(as a natural substance they may be
composted). Wipe the inside of the
swing-out filter with a damp cloth, dry it
and close it again.
∙ The filter insert may be cleaned with
warm water or in a dishwasher after use.
∙ The drip-through lid may be cleaned with
warm dish water.
∙ Do not dismantle the carafe, do not wash
in a dishwasher and do not immerse it in
water.
∙ Rinse the inside of the heat-retaining
carafe with water and wipe the outside
with a clean damp cloth after use.
∙ To remove any coffee deposits from the
inside of the heat-retaining carafe, fill
it with hot water and add a tablespoon
for
of dishwasher detergent. Close with
the lid and leave it standing for some
hours. Rinse out thoroughly with water
afterwards.
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