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User manual DeLonghi, model KCM534

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Please see page 12 for descaling steps. 10 Coffee Brewing Suggestions: Advice for Great Taste Fresh Coffee Beans Truly great coffee can only come from fresh coffee beans. To preserve the freshness of your coffee beans, keep the beans in an opaque, air-tight container and store them in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration is not recommended, as condensation tends to form on the beans whenever the container is opened. Freezing can help preserve beans stored for an extended period, but it will also impair the flavor. The Right Grind The best cup of coffee comes from coffee beans that are properly ground just before brewing. Grinders like the KitchenAid® Blade Coffee Grinder, PRO LINE® Series Burr Coffee Mill, or the KitchenAid® Model A-9® Coffee Mill offer excellent results. When grinding, be sure to grind your coffee to a medium grind level – the appropriate grind for automatic drip coffee makers. The Proper Amount of Ground Coffee A good starting point is one scoop of coffee for every cup of brew water marked on the carafe or the water filter guide. Finer grinds usually require less coffee, but may also produce bitterness and clog the filter. For weaker coffee, brew using the suggested ratio of coffee grounds and water, then dilute with hot water. This maximizes flavor and minimizes bitterness. Brew Water Purity For better tasting coffee, use the ion- exchange water filter that comes with your Coffee Maker. It reduces contaminants, softens the water, and enhances flavor. Be sure to replace the filter promptly every three months. Where local water is extremely poor, you may wish to use bottled water. Do not use distilled water or mineral water since they can damage your Coffee Maker. Coffee Maker Cleanliness Since the coffee oils that build up on the brew basket and carafe can go stale and impair the flavor of the brewed coffee, it’s important that these two items are cleaned daily in order to make the best- tasting coffee. ENGLISH 11 Care and Cleaning ENGLISH Cleaning the Coffee Maker 1. Remove the brew basket and carafe from the Coffee Maker. 2. Wash the brew basket and gold tone permanent filter in hot, soapy water and rinse with hot water. Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. These parts can also be washed in the upper rack of a dishwasher. 3. Unplug the Coffee Maker and wipe the housing with a warm, soapy cloth. Then wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. Descaling the Coffee Maker The Coffee Maker can be descaled using a packaged descaling agent or vinegar. Always mix the descaling solution using cool water. • When using a descaling agent, follow the directions on the package for the recommended amounts of descaling agent and water to use. • When using vinegar, fill the carafe with a solution consisting of 1.2 vinegar and 1.2 water. Descaling Steps: 1. Before descaling, always remove the water filter (see “Installing the Ion- Exchange Water Filter” on page 7) and make sure the brew basket contains no coffee or coffee filters. 2. Run the Coffee Maker through a complete brewing cycle using a full carafe of the descaling solution. 3. If the cleaning needed indicator lights after the brewing cycle is complete, repeat Step 2 using fresh descaling solution. Keep repeating Step 2 until the cleaning needed indicator no longer lights after brewing. 4. Rinse the Coffee Maker by running it through two brewing cycles using a full carafe of fresh, cool water each time. 5. Wash the brew basket in hot, soapy water and rinse with hot water. This part can also be washed in the upper rack of the dishwasher. 6. Reinstall or replace the water filter. Replace the filter every three m...