Descaling Instructions - SEVERIN KA-5979 Instrucciones De Uso

Cleaning and care
∙ Remove the plug from the wall socket and
wait until the appliance has cooled down.
∙ To clean the steam nozzle each time
after use, place a suitable container
underneath it and turn the rotary control
to the position. This will release the
pressure inside the water container and
clean the steam nozzle at the same.
∙ Wipe off the milk frother with a damp cloth
once it has cooled down. It should be
frequently removed for thorough cleaning;
ensure, however, that the appliance has
suffi ciently cooled down before the frother
is removed and cleaned with hot soapy
water. To remove any remaining water
from the water container, wait until the
appliance has cooled down, remove all
other accessories and unscrew the lid.
Pour out the water through the water fi ll
opening.
∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do
not clean the appliance with liquids or
immerse it.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions.
∙ The exterior housing may be wiped with a
damp, lint-free cloth.
∙ The glass carafe, fi lter holder, fi lter insert
and drip tray may be cleaned in warm
water using a mild detergent; do not
clean these parts in a dish-washer.

Descaling instructions

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 ensure proper
functioning. Any warranty claim will be null
and void if the appliance malfunctions
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because of insuffi cient descaling.
When the brewing process takes longer than
normal, it is likely that descaling is necessary.
∙ Mix four cups of water with a
commercially available descaling solution
(follow the manufacturer's information for
the right concentration).
∙ Pour the mixture into the water container.
∙ Let the appliance run through one or two
brewing cycles (as described in the section
Making espresso) with the fi lter holder and
fi lter insert fi tted, but without putting in any
coffee.
∙ As soon as the glass carafe has half fi lled,
set the rotary switch to the
∙ Place a suitable container underneath the
steam nozzle and turn the rotary control
to the steam symbol ( ). Activate the
steam nozzle for around 2 minutes.
∙ Then set the rotary control to the
-symbol, and allow the descaling solution
to take effect.
∙ After approx. 15 minutes, turn the rotary
control back to the espresso symbol (
and allow the water container to drain
completely before turning the rotary
control to the
suitable container underneath the steam
nozzle).
∙ To clean out the system after descaling,
operate the appliance twice more with
clean water only, activating the steam
nozzle for approx 2 minutes after each
cycle.
∙ Rinse the screw-in lid, fi lter holder and
glass carafe in clean water.
∙ Do not pour descalers into enamelled
sinks.
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