DeLonghi DCU500T - Manual (Page 7)

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CARE AND CLEANING
If the water in your local area is hard, lime scale
will form over time. These deposits may affect the
correct operation of the appliance.
The coffee urn should be descaled every 50 cycles
To descale, use one of the commercially available
scale removers for this type of appliance and fol-
low the instructions on the package.
1. Wipe outside with a soft damp cloth only. Do
not use solvents or abrasive detergents.
2. Wash the inside of the coffee urn with warm
water and a mild detergent. Do not immerse
the base or the body of the urn in water: it is
an electrical appliance.
3. The cover, filter basket, and pump tube may be
washed in the dishwasher. Make sure the bot-
tom of the pump tube is clean. If necessary,
hold it under running water or use a toothpick
to remove any coffee grounds.
4. Store the coffee urn with the cover off.
TIPS
1. Before making coffee the first time, operate
the coffee urn without using ground coffee to
remove any dust residues from inside the
appliance.
2. To reheat the coffee, remove the pump tube
and filter basket, replace the cover and plug
the unit in. The coffee will be hot in 20 to 60
minutes, depending on the amount of coffee
left. Do not reheat if less than 20 cups are left
in the coffee urn.
3. The appliance
comes with a
sliding tray for
the drip tray or
cup (fig. 4).
This prevents
coffee from
dripping onto
the floor or
countertop.
4. For the best
results use percolator grind coffee, as it is
coarser and will not pass through the basket.
After making coffee a number of times you
will know the right amount of coffee to use.
As a starting point, see Table 1.
CUPS
STANDARD
MEASURE*
60 58-61
50 48-51
40 38-41
30 28-31
20 18-21
10 8-11
TABLE 1
* 1 standard measure is equivalent to 1 hea-
ping tablespoon.
The amounts given in the table are indicative only
and can be adjusted according to personal taste
and the type of coffee used.
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