SEVERIN KA 4846 Instructions For Use Manual page 14

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 insufficient descaling.
∙ A lengthening of the brewing time,
residual water remaining in the container
or increased noise during brewing
indicate that descaling has become
necessary.
∙ An excessive build-up of lime deposits
is very difficult 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 80 ml of vinegar essence with the
indicated maximum amount of cold
water.
∙ Pour the descaling solution into the
water container, insert a paper filter into
the filter holder without adding any
ground coffee as described in section
Making coffee, and let the appliance
run through one filtration cycle. Repeat
the procedure if necessary. During
descaling, ensure sufficient ventilation
and do not inhale any vinegar vapours.
∙ To clean the appliance after descaling,
let it run through 2-3 filtration cycles
using clean water only.
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∙ 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 filter and lift out the
filter insert by its handle. Dispose of the
coffee grounds (as a natural substance
the coffee grounds may be composted).
Rinse out the filter insert and replace
it, folding down its handle so that the
filter insert is properly locked. Close the
swing-out filter.
∙ Do not dismantle the carafe, do not
wash in a dishwasher and do not
immerse it in water.
∙ Rinse the inside of the carafe with water
and wipe the outside with a clean damp
cloth after use.
∙ To remove any coffee deposits from
the inside of the heat-retaining carafe,
fill it with hot water and add a teaspoon
of dishwasher detergent. Close with
the lid and leave it standing for some
hours. Rinse out thoroughly with water
afterwards.
∙ To clean the drip-through lid, turn it anti-
clockwise to unlock, take it off and clean
it with hot soapy water; rinse thoroughly