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Let the coffee maker cool down for a few minutes.
• Fill the water tank with fresh cold water and brew through machine to fully rinse.
• Turn off coffee maker and empty carafe.
15b. White Vinegar
• Fill the water container with 20 to 24 oz. of white household vinegar.
• Ensure removable water tank is pushed into place and locks with the base.
• Ensure removable brewing unit with coffee or tea filter attached is in place.
• Place the empty carafe with the lid closed underneath the filter holder.
• Turn the machine on and press CARAFE button and let brew for 2 minutes
• Turn machine off and let sit for 15 minutes.
• Turn machine on again and press CARAFE button to let the remaining
vinegar pass through.
• Turn the coffee maker off remove the carafe, empty and rinse a few times
with fresh cold water.
• Rinse the brewing unit and filter thoroughly with fresh water.
• Let the coffee maker cool down for a few minutes.
• Fill the water tank with fresh cold water and brew through machine to
remove any vinegar odors.
• Turn off coffee maker and empty carafe.
15c. Using other Decalcifying Agents
Only use decalcifying agents suitable for drip coffee makers and follow the
instructions which come with the agent.
Attention: Decalcifying agents are acids and therefore must be handled
properly. Please check the information on the packaging of the decalcifying
agents before using.
16. Troubleshooting
All icon lights are blinking rapidly at the same time:
Water tank is empty and needs to be filled. Once water tank is filled with water
and placed back onto the machine, press one of the buttons to stop lights from
blinking.
Button is pressed but nothing is being brewed:
- Ensure drip tray is in place for SMALL, LARGE, TEA buttons.
- Ensure carafe is in place for CARAFE button.
- Ensure brewing unit is lined up correctly.
- Ensure water tank is pushed down all the way and base valve is connected.
- Ensure plug is inserted in active wall outlet at proper voltage.
Coffee or tea filter cannot be locked onto brewing unit.
Ensure that quantity of coffee or tea is not over maximum level as stated in
chapters 9 and 11.
- Check that both locking tabs are not damaged.
11.2.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electrical shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord,
plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow
appliance 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. Return appliance
to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter top, or touch any hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. Keep
lid on top rim of carafe during brewing cycle. The carafe is designed for use
with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top. Do not set a hot
carafe on a wet or cold surface.
11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet.
To disconnect, first turn ‘OFF’, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle.
14. Do not clean carafe with harsh cleansers, steel wool pads, or abrasive materials.
16. WARNING: Risk of Fire or Electric Shock. Do not remove the cover of the unit.
No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service
personnel only.
17. For household use only
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If an extension cord is used,
a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance,
b. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
4. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
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