Usage
AO - Auto Off
As per European Union law, from January 1st 2015, all appliances with a hotplate must automatically switch off after 40 minutes. If you wish to keep warming the coffee in your carafe, we recommend turning the device off when you take the carafe off, and turning it back on after putting the carafe with coffee back, the timer will reset to 40 minutes.
Filter basket overflows
This can have different causes:
- The drip stop is blocked
- Too fine ground coffee: Espresso coffee is too fine and not suitable.
- Using decaffeinated coffee may clog the bottom of the coffee filter. You have to fold the edge of the coffee filter well to the side.
- Do you have a salt-based water softener connected to the water pipe?
Often these are central systems for households. Calcium and magnesium are
seeded in sodium. This water has a lower EC value and a higher surface
tension. The water penetrates slower into the coffee powder and the filter
container overflows. We recommend max. Brew 8 cups or use other water.
KB-KBG what is the difference?
The KB has another "filter holder" with adjustable filter container, the KBG has a "filter holder" with automatic drip stop and a matching filter container (not adjustable). The filter holder can not be replaced, because then the filter bridge and glass jug must be replaced also.
Prepare a small jug of coffee
The device is also suitable for 2 cups. However you should dose more coffee.
Tip 1: two coffee filters slow down the run.
Tip 2: If you want up to 4 cups of coffee, remove the glass jug and put it back (after the water has run through). So the coffee has longer contact with the water. Attention, with more than 4 cups the filter holder overflows!
Switches
The left button is to switch the machine on. The right button is for the hotplate. When you make coffee we advise to put the switch on. This will preheat the glass jug quickly and it is ok for a full jar of coffee. When the jar is half full, you can decrease the heat by turning the switch off, to prevent the coffee will get too hot and bitter.
Water stays in the machine
It is normal for some water to remain in the tubes of the machine. It is certainly not necessary to empty the machine. The copper heating element has an anti-bacterial effect. Only when you go on vacation or do not use the machine for a long time is it recommended to empty the machine.
Water oulet
The water outlet was made of brass until a few years ago and chrome
plated. The chipping off of the chrome (for example, around the holes)
comes from limescale. However, the chrome does not get into the coffee
and stays in the filter bag. It does not dissolve in coffee and does not
harm your health. Even brass does not release any harmful substances. The
water outlet is still working well, it just does not look so pretty anymore.
Today's water outlet is made of stainless steel and the chrome does not
peel off anymore. Descaling is still important. You can order a new water outlet
in our webshop. Due to the surface tension, the water that comes out is
contracted and you don't see 9 drops. Nevertheless, the distribution is
better than before.
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