Continental Electric CAFETERA AUTOMTICA CE23609 - Manual (Page 4)

POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other),
as a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety
feature.
CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR COFFEEMAKER
Always make sure coffeemaker is unplugged and warming plate is cool
before attempting to clean. After daily use, the filter basket and carafe
should be washed in hot, sudsy water. Wipe exterior with a damp cloth to
remove superficial stains. For stubborn stains, use a nylon or plastic pad
with a non-abrasive cleanser.
Do not use metal scouring pads or abrasive cleansers.
Special cleaning of your coffeemaker is recommended at least once a
month depending on frequency of use and quality of water used in the
unit. If water in your area is especially hard, the following cleaning
procedure should be performed every two weeks, since minerals in water
can detract from the flavor of the coffee and possibly lengthen brew time.
1. Fill carafe with one part white vinegar to three parts cold water. Pour
water and vinegar solution into the water chamber.
2. Place a paper filter in the filter basket and swing to close position. Place
carafe on warming plate. Switch control to on. During cleaning, more
steam will occur than during normal brewing.
3. KEEP THE COFFEEMAKER ON UNTIL CARAFE IS HALF FULL.
Switch control to off. When liquid stops dripping from filter basket into
the carafe, remove the basket and carafe and allow liquid to cool in
the carafe for 15 minutes. When cooled, pour liquid back into the
water chamber.
4. Replace basket and return carafe to hot plate.
5. Switch control to on. Repeat procedure, allowing all the cleaning
solution to empty into the carafe. After dripping has stopped, discard
contents of carafe.
6. After allowing coffeemaker to cool for 10 minutes, rinse it out by
brewing a carafe full of cold water. Make sure to insert a fresh filter
into the filter basket before brewing.
7. At end of brew cycle, switch control to off. Discard water in the carafe.
Remove used filter and wash carafe and filter basket in hot sudsy
water. Dry parts.
8. When coffeemaker has cooled, wipe exterior with a dry cloth.
Any servicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning
should be performed by an authorized service representative.