FOHERE CM6901 Instruction Manual page 4

CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE
1. Shut off the power and let the espresso machine cool down completely.
2. Clean the espresso machine, carafe, drip tray with a sponge and dry
them after each use.
Note: Do not clean with alcohol or solvent cleaner. Never immerse the
whole espresso machine into the water for cleaning
Turn the portafilter clockwise to remove it, pour out the coffee powder,
3.
then clean the portafilter with cleanser and rinse it with water.
Note: The portafilter is not dishwasher safe, do not clean it in the
dishwasher.
4. Clean all the attachments and dry them.
CLEANING MINERAL DEPOSITS
To keep your coffee maker operating efficiently, periodically clean the
water tank and remove limescale as follows
Fill the water tank with water and descaler to the MAX level, please use
1.
"coffee machine descaler", the ratio of water and descaler should base
on the instruction of descaler. Please use "household descaler", you can
use the citric acid instead of the descaler (the one hundred parts of
water and three parts of citric acid).
Put the portafilter (no coffee powder in it) and carafe in place.
2.
3. Turn the steam knob to position, the indicator will light on, and make
two cups espresso (about 2Oz). Then turn the steam knob to
position and wait for 5s.
4. Turn the steam knob to position and make steam for 2min, then turn
the steam knob to position to stop the unit immediately, make the
OFF
descalers deposit in the unit at least 15 minutes.
5. Repeat steps 4-5 at least 3 times.
6. Fill the water tank with tap water to the MAX level, Repeat steps 4-5 at
least 3 times until no descaler is left.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom
Carafe leaking or
water leaking
from the lid of
carafe
The metal parts in
the water tank rust.
Water leaks from
the bottom of the
espresso
machine.
Water leaks out of the
outer side of the filter.
Acid (vinegar) taste
exists in Espresso
coffee.
The espresso
machine is not
working.
The milk cannot
be frothed.
OFF
Do not take apart the appliance by yourself if the cause of a malfunction is not found, you had
better contact Amazon seller.
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY DISPOSAL
Cause
The carafe is not located
properly
The level of water in the tank
exceeds the MAX level.
Descaler is not the recommend-
ed type. It may corrode the
metal parts in the water tank.
There is too much water
in the drip tray.
The water pipe inside the
machine is damaged.
There is some coffee powder
on the filter edge.
Not cleaned properly after use.
The coffee powder is stored in a
hot or wet place for a long time.
The coffee powder turns bad.
The espresso machine is not
plugged well.
The espresso machine is
malfunctioning.
The indicator is not on.
The container is too big or the
shape is not suitable.
Use Skimmed milk or plant milk.
You can help protect the environment!
Please remember to respect the local regulations: hand in the
non-working electrical equipment to an appropriate waste
disposal center.
Solutions
Let centreline of carafe aligns
with the portafilter.
The water level in the tank should
be within the scale of MIN and MAX.
Use "household descaler"
Please clean the drip tray.
Please contact Amazon seller for
replacement.
Wip out the coffee powder on the
edge.
Clean the machine several times
before use.
Please use fresh coffee powder,
sealed and stored the coffee
powder in a cool and dry place.
Plug the power cord into the
socket correctly.
Please contact Amazon seller for
replacement.
Only after the indicator is on, the
steam can be used to froth milk.
Use professional milk frothing
pitcher.
Use whole milk (butterfat>3%).
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