Viking VCCM12MS Coffeemaker User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
•Ifwaterreservoiriconisashingtheunitmayneedtobedescaled.See page 13.
•Thewaterorbrewbasketiconappearsandashes.Theashingunitindicates
which part is not properly installed. Detach and reattach to unit.
•Theoverowofwatermayoccuriftheusera)usesmorethan
one paper filter b) uses too finely ground coffee, c) uses a per-
manent filter with a paper filter, d) unit is not properly cleaned,
e) carafe has been removed during brewing (see page 11). If this
happens, never remove the filter basket while brewing. Turn the
machine off and unplug. Wait 15 minutes for the unit to cool and
remove the filter basket and empty the grounds and filters.
•Ifthecoffeemakerisleftinareasthatmaybesubjectedtofreezingtempera-
tures (such as vacation home), before brewing make sure the unit is brought to a
temperature above freezing for at least 1 hour.
•Whenthecoffeemakerisusedinareasofhighaltitudes,thewatertemperature
will be less than normal. The temperature of the water will decrease as the altitude
increases.
•If“dcl” is shown on the display, please descale unit before continuing opera-
tion. See page 13.
Helpful Hints
•Rinsethecarafewithhotwaterbeforeuse.Thisheatsthecarafeandwillhelp
keep the coffee warmer longer.
•Neverusemorethan16tablespoons(3oz./84gbyweight)ofcoffeeinthe
paper or permanent filter. This may cause overflow in the brew basket.
•Alwaysllthewaterreservoirtothe“MAX”lllinebeforebrewing.
•WhenusingtheHotWaterbypassfeatureandteabasketfortea-making,users
may need to purchase a separate carafe.