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Cleaning the appliance
• Clean appliance and accessories after each use.
• Wipe the base unit and glass jug with a moist cloth and dry it afterwards.
• Wash tea infuser, jug’s lid and lid insert for the tea infuser in hot dishwater and dry it afterwards.
o Discolorations at the glass jug or the tea infuser can be removed by using a special brewer cleaner (for coffee
makers etc.), which is obtainable in specialist shops.
o You may alternatively use a solution of water with salt, baking soda or lemon juice.
• We recommend not cleaning the accessories in the dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasives or solvents; do not use sharp, scratchy objects!
• Do not treat the appliance or the accessories with a steam jet cleaner!
WARNING: Hazard of injury or burns!
• Always pull the mains plug prior to cleaning!
• Never immerse base unit, glass jug, power cord and mains plug in water
nor clean under running water!
• Prior to cleaning let cool down the appliance and all accessories!
Cleaning and maintenance
Decalcification
• A regular decalcification saves energy, grants full heating power and a long lifespan of the appliance.
• A thick layer of limescale may cause an overheating of the appliance and cause irreparable damage.
• The appliance should be descaled regularly to grant a proper functioning. Depending on the water hardness and
the frequency of use, we recommend a decalcification every 2 - 3 weeks. This also applies if filtered water was
used.
• Observe the following instructions for decalcification!
• Always remove the tea infuser before descaling the appliance.
• For decalcification prepare 1 litre descaling agent (vinegar in water) by mixing 1/3 vinegar essence with 2/3
water and pour it into the glass jug.
• Operate the appliance through the "BOILING" button and heat up the liquid to about 80 °C. Then stop heating
by either pressing the "START" button for about 2 seconds or removing the jug from the base unit.
• Allow to act on for some time.
• Then drain the descaling solution, rinse the glass jug and fill it with 1 litre of clear tap water.
• Operate the appliance 1x via the "BOILING" button and bring the water to the boil. Repeat this procedure as
often as required.
• Afterwards wipe the tea jug thoroughly.
• In case you use ordinary descaling agents observe the manufacturer’s instructions.
Important: Non-observance of the decalcification instructions will void all warranty rights in case of claims
caused by a faulty functioning due to excessive limescale deposits!
