User manual KRUPS 538

[. . . ] Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, before cleaning the appliance, and before storing. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest KRUPS Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by KRUPS may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons. [. . . ] · Heating Plate : On glass models with timer the heating plate can be programmed to stay on from 1 - 5 hours. The Duo Filter system removes chlorine taste, but the better the water you start with the better the flavor of the coffee. Arabica beans are the choice beans with more flavor and less caffeine. Robusta beans have more caffeine and are more « robust » and are usually used in blends. Light roasts have a smooth, delicate aromatic taste, medium to medium dark roasts are slightly stronger, with a full-bodied balanced taste, and dark roasts are bold with smoky undertones. The Grind Use the proper grind finesse and grind just prior to brewing. We prefer paper filters because they allow you to use a finer grind, thus allowing a full extraction and more contact time with the water. Permanent filters require a slightly coarser grind therefore the extraction rate is reduced. A general rule of thumb for grinding is the longer the brew process the coarser the grind. 7 4. of ground coffee per cup and modify the quantity to suit your taste. Making Coffee · Follow the illustrations from 1 to 8. 1 2 3 4 8 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 2 8 5 6 7 8 1x4 prog AM PM 1-3 h/min · Use only cold water and a #4 filter paper or a permanent filter. · The coffee maker is fitted with a drip-stop device, allowing you to serve coffee before the water has finished running through. · Now proceed as above. 9 Setting Auto Off (units with timer only) On models with a glass carafe, the auto off can be set to shut the coffee machine off from 1 - 5 hours after the brew cycle is complete. On models with a thermal carafe, the coffee machine shuts off after 20 minutes. Note : On models without a timer the coffee machine must be turned off manually. · Press the prog button (o), immediately followed by the h/min button (n). Setting Audible signal This function gives an audible signal when the coffee is ready. · The display (q) will show " " with the current time. · To turn off the audible signal : · Press prog button then the 1 - 3 cup button (p). · The display will show "YES": indicating the audible signal is on. · To turn the audible signal off: · Press the 1-3 cup button again. · The display will show "NO": the audible signal is off. 1 - 3 Cup Flavor Setting This setting extracts the full flavor of the coffee when making small quantities. [. . . ] The frequency of descaling depends on the hardness of your water and how often you use the coffee machine. If you notice the brew cycle has slowed it is generally time to descale the machine. See the chart below: Type of Water Hard Soft Without Duo Filter Water Filtration 40 uses 80 uses With Duo Filter Water filtration 80 uses 160 uses · Before descaling, remove the filter holder (k). · You may use either the Krups descaling solution diluted in 8 ounces of water or 8 ounces of white vinegar. [. . . ]