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and close the filter basket. Place the carafe on the
carafe stand and switch on the coffeemaker. 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
15 minutes after switching on.
If brewing takes longer and your coffeemaker
automatically 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).
a) If you are using decalcifying agent, follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
b) 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 ap-
pliance 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 8 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.
• Use only Braun water filters and exchange every
two months with regular use.
• Clean and decalcify the coffeemaker regularly as
described in parts III and IV.
Subject to change without notice
This product conforms to the EMC-Directive
89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage Regulation
73/23 EEC.
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