SEVERIN KA 4130 Instructions For Use Manual page 12

∙ Keeping the coffee hot: A heat-retaining
carafe accumulates heat energy.
Therefore the carafe should preferably be
fi lled to its maximum capacity. If it is only
partly fi lled, the temperature will not
be held as effi ciently. If you rinse out
the carafe with hot water before use, the
coffee will be kept warm for a longer time.
∙ To prevent the risk of scalding, do
not leave the heat-retaining carafe
unattended near where children may
reach it.
∙ Therefore, do not drink out of the carafe
and do not put your hand into it.
∙ Always close the carafe with its lid.
The coffee can be poured out easily by
pressing the lid-opening lever.
∙ Do not wash the heat-retaining carafe
in a dishwasher and do not put it in a
microwave oven.
Descaling
∙ 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 warrant proper
functioning.
∙ Any warranty claim will be null and
void if the appliance malfunctions
because of insuffi cient descaling.
∙ A lengthening of the brewing time and
increased noise during brewing indicate
that descaling of the coffee maker has
become necessary.
∙ An excessive build-up of lime deposits is
very diffi cult to remove, even when strong
descaling agents are used. It may also
cause the brewing system to leak. We
therefore strongly recommend descaling
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the appliance after each thirty to forty
brewing cycles. For descaling, a vinegar
solution may be used as follows:
∙ Mix 80 ml of vinegar essence with the
indicated maximum amount of cold water.
∙ Pour the descaling solution into the water
container, insert a paper fi lter into the
fi lter holder without adding any ground
coffee as described in section Making
coffee, and let the appliance run through
one fi ltration cycle. Repeat the procedure
if necessary. During descaling, ensure
suffi cient ventilation and do not inhale any
vinegar vapours.
∙ To clean the appliance after descaling, let
it run through 2-3 fi ltration cycles using
clean water only.
∙ Do not pour descalers down enamel
sinks.
Cleaning and care
∙ Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do
not clean the appliance with liquids
or immerse it. The appliance may be
cleaned with a slightly damp cloth, using
a mild detergent. Wipe dry afterwards.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions.
∙ To remove the used ground coffee,
open the swing-out fi lter and lift out the
fi lter insert by its handle. Dispose of the
coffee grounds (as a natural substance
the coffee grounds may be composted).
Rinse out the fi lter insert and replace it,
folding down its handle so that the fi lter
insert is properly locked. Close the swing-
out fi lter.
∙ Do not dismantle the carafe, do not wash