SEVERIN KA 4804 Instructions For Use Manual page 10

used for smaller cups. Make sure that the
indicated maximum amount of water is not
exceeded.
∙ If several consecutive brewing cycles
are required, switch off the coffee maker
after each cycle and let the appliance cool
down for approx. 5 minutes.
∙ Important note: When fi lling the
appliance with fresh water shortly after
a brewing cycle is completed, there is
a danger of scalding from hot water or
steam escaping through the water outlet.
Making coffee
∙ Filling with water:
Open the water container lid and fi ll the
container with the desired quantity of water.
∙ Filling with ground coffee:
Insert the permanent fi lter into the fi lter
holder and fi ll it with ground coffee. For each
regular-sized cup (125ml), a measure of
about 6 g (= 1½ - 2 teaspoons) of medium or
fi nely ground coffee will be required. Close
the water container lid.
∙ Preparing the glass carafe:
Close the carafe and place it onto the
hotplate. If correctly inserted, the lid will
disable the drip-stop mechanism in the fi lter
holder during the brewing cycle.
∙ Starting the brewing cycle:
Insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet and
use the On/Off switch to switch the coffee
maker on. The fi ltration cycle starts and the
water passes through the fi lter.
∙ Removing the glass carafe:
Wait until all the water has passed through
the fi lter before the carafe is removed from
the appliance.
∙ Switching off the coffee maker:
The coffee may be kept warm inside the
carafe by leaving it standing on the hot-plate.
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The plate is kept warm until the appliance is
switched off. Always switch off the appliance
after use and remove the plug from the wall
socket.
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
the appliance after each thirty to forty
brewing cycles. For descaling, a vinegar
solution may be used as follows:
∙ Mix 40 ml of vinegar essence with the
indicated maximum amount of cold
water.
∙ Pour the descaling solution into the
water container with the permanent
fi lter inserted, but without adding any
ground coffee, and let the appliance
run through one fi ltration cycle as
described in section Making coffee.
Repeat the procedure if necessary.
During descaling, ensure suffi cient
ventilation and do not inhale any
vinegar vapours.