Instructions - Russell Hobbs 14742 Instrucciones

instructions

before using for the first time
1 Fill the reservoir to the max mark, and run the appliance without coffee.
2 Let it cool, discard the water, then use it normally.
ground coffee
3 If you want to buy ready-ground coffee, medium-ground filter coffee will give you the best
results.
4 The amount will vary with the type of coffee and your individual taste.
5 We suggest starting with two rounded teaspoons of medium-ground coffee per cup.
storing coffee
4 Coffee is best kept in an airtight container in a cool dry place, or in the fridge.
5 Exposure to air oxidises coffee and allows the flavour to evaporate.
milk
6 If you like milk in your coffee, use warm or hot milk, to avoid overcooling the coffee.
7 To extract maximum flavour from the coffee, it should be cool enough not to scald or burn
the mouth, but hot enough to let the flavour fill the mouth, nose and sinuses, not just the
taste buds.
bottled water
8 If you use bottled water, check that there are no added ingredients, flavourings, etc., and use
still water, not sparkling.
9 The carbon dioxide which gives the sparkle will adversely affect the flavour of your coffee.
taste
10 Don't be tempted to reheat coffee in the appliance. You'll damage the appliance and the
coffee will be undrinkable.
11 Clean the filter holder, filter, and carafe after each use. Residue from a previous brew will spoil
your coffee.
12 If left for much more than an hour, chemical changes in the coffee liquor start to affect the
flavour. It's best to pour it away and make a fresh pot.
preparation
13 Sit the appliance on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
14 Route the cable so it doesn't overhang, and can't be tripped over or caught.
filling
15 If it's just been used, let the coffee maker cool down for at least 10 minutes.
16 Use the carafe to fill the reservoir, to avoid overfilling.
17 Fill the reservoir with at least 2 cups of water, but not above the max mark.
a quick cup
18 You can remove the carafe at any time. The non-drip valve will prevent coffee dripping on to
the hotplate.
19 To prevent the filter holder overflowing, replace the carafe on the hotplate within about 20
seconds. This may not sound much, but you'll find it's more than enough time to pour a
couple of cups of coffee.
20 When you replace the carafe on the hotplate, the non-drip valve opens, to let any remaining
coffee through.
care and maintenance
21 Unplug the appliance and let it cool down before cleaning or storing away.
22 Tip the contents of the filter into the bin – don't flush coffee grounds down the sink. They'll
build up and cause a blockage.
23
23 You may clean the carafe, filter, and filter holder in warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly
afterwards, to remove all traces of soap.
24 Clean the outside surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth.
25 glass – You may remove the glass surrounding the filter housing, if you need to clean it.
a) Hold the bottom of the filter housing.
b) Gently turn the glass anti-clockwise (about 2cm), to release the bayonet fittings.
c) Lift the glass up and off the filter housing.
d) Clean the glass with a soft, damp cloth.
e) Don't soak the glass – you may soak off the bayonet fittings.
f) Check that the logo is the right way up.
g) Align the centre of the logo with the right edge of the slot.
h) Lower the glass, to fit the bayonet fittings on the inside of the glass to those on the
outside of the filter housing.
i) Turn the glass clockwise (about 2cm) to lock the bayonet fittings.
j) When you swing the filter housing back into place, the logo should appear directly below
the brew strength control.
descaling
26 Scale build-up will cause the element to overheat, reducing its working life. It will also
lengthen the brewing time.
27 Descale regularly. 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.
28 Use a proprietary brand of descaler suitable for use in plastic-bodied products. Follow the
instructions on the package of descaler. When descaling has finished, empty the carafe and
operate the coffee maker twice more with fresh water, but without coffee. Discard the water
to ensure that no chemical residues are left in the coffee maker.
, Products returned under guarantee with faults due to scale will be subject to a repair charge.