KA 4118 - Machine à café SEVERIN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KA 4118 SEVERIN

GB Instructions for use

Before using the appliance, please read the

following instructions carefully and keep this

manual for future reference. The appliance

must only be used by persons familiar with

Connection to the mains supply

The appliance should only be connected to

an earthed socket installed in accordance

with the regulations.

Make sure that the supply voltage

corresponds with the voltage marked on the

rating label. This product complies with all

binding CE labelling directives.

1. Lid for water container

3. Water level indicator

5. Heat-conserving carafe

6. Power cord with plug

Coffee maker with drip-through lid

10. Drip-through lid

Important safety instructions

∙ In order to avoid hazards, repairs

to this electrical appliance or its

power cord must be carried out by

our customer service. If repairs are

needed, please send the appliance

to our customer service department.

∙ Before cleaning the appliance,

ensure it is disconnected from the

power supply and has cooled down

∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do

not clean the appliance with water

and do not immerse it in water.

∙ This appliance may be used by

children (at least 8 years of age) and

by persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or

lacking experience and knowledge,

provided they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning

the use of the appliance and fully

understand all dangers and safety

precautions involved.

∙ Children must not be permitted to

play with the appliance.

∙ Children must not be permitted

to carry out any cleaning or

maintenance work on the appliance

unless they are supervised and at

least 8 years of age.

∙ The appliance and its power cord

must be kept well away from children

under 8 at all times.

∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials

well away from children – these are

a potential source of danger, e.g. of

∙ Before the appliance is used, the main

body including the power cord as well as

any attachment fi tted should be checked

thoroughly for any defects. Should the

appliance, for instance, have been

dropped onto a hard surface, it must

not be used any longer: even invisible

damage may have adverse effects on the

operational safety of the appliance.

∙ The power cord should be regularly

examined for any signs of damage. In the

event of such damage being found, the

appliance must no longer be used.

∙ Do not operate the appliance if excessive

force has been used to pull the power

cord. Damage cannot always be detected

from the outside; the entire unit should

therefore be checked by a qualifi ed

technician before it is used again.

∙ Before use, make sure that the handle of

the glass carafe is properly and securely

fi tted. If necessary, the metal ring may be

tightened by means of the screw in the

∙ During operation, the coffee maker must

be placed on a level, non-slip surface,

impervious to splashes and stains.

∙ Do not allow the appliance or its power

cord to touch hot surfaces or to come into

contact with any heat sources.

∙ Caution: the hot-plate becomes very hot

∙ To prevent the danger of hot water or

steam being emitted, always switch off

the coffee maker and allow suffi cient

time for the appliance to cool down

before it is opened or any accessories or

attachments are removed.

∙ Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

∙ Remove the plug from the wall socket

- in case of any malfunction,

- if the appliance is not being used for an

extended period of time.

∙ When removing the plug from the wall

socket, never pull on the power cord;

always grip the plug itself.

∙ Do not allow the power cord to hang free;

the cord must be kept well away from hot

parts of the appliance.

∙ No responsibility will be accepted if

damage results from improper use, or if

these instructions are not complied with.

∙ This appliance is intended for domestic or

similar applications, such as

- in shops, offi ces and other similar

working environments,

- in agricultural working environments,

- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and

similar establishments,

- in bed-and breakfast type environments.

Before using for the fi rst time

Before making coffee for the fi rst time,

let the appliance go through two or three

fi ltration cycles using the indicated maximum

amount of cold water, but without using

ground coffee. This should also be done

if the appliance has not been used for an

extended period of time, and after descaling.

∙ A measuring scale on the water container

and on the glass carafe facilitates fi lling11

the container with the correct amount

of clean water. With a dual-scale, the

left scale is used for regular-sized cups

of approx.125ml, while the right scale is

used for smaller cups. Make sure that the

indicated maximum amount of water is not

∙ Caution: the hot water outlet is integrated

in the water container lid. Do not attempt

to open the lid while brewing is in progress,

as the hot water outlet will be exposed:

there is a danger of scalding.

∙ If several consecutive brewing cycles

are required, switch off the coffee maker

after each cycle and let the appliance cool

down for approx. 5 minutes.

∙ Important note: When fi lling the

appliance with fresh water shortly after

a brewing cycle is completed, there is a

danger of scalding from hot water or steam

escaping through the water outlet.

∙ Filling with water:

Open the water container lid and fi ll the

container with the required quantity of water.

∙ Inserting the paper fi lter:

Open the swing-out fi lter and insert a size-4

paper fi lter, fi rst folding down the perforated

sides of the fi lter.

∙ Filling with ground coffee:

For each regular-sized cup (125ml), a

measure of about 6 g (= 1½ - 2 teaspoons)

of medium or fi nely ground coffee will be

required. Close the water container lid

Fit the aroma protection lid or the drip-

through lid onto the carafe, and then place

the carafe into the appliance. If correctly

inserted, the lid will disable the drip-stop

mechanism in the swingßout fi lter during the

∙ Starting the brewing cycle:

Insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet and

use the On/Off switch to switch the coffee

maker on. The fi ltration cycle starts and the

water passes through the fi lter.

∙ Removing the glass carafe:

Wait until all the water has passed through

the fi lter before the carafe is removed from

the appliance. To keep the coffee hot for

as long as possible, remove the aroma

protection lid and use the screw-in lid to

∙ Switching off the coffee maker:

Always switch off the appliance after use and

remove the plug from the wall socket.

Coffee maker with drip-through lid

During the fi ltering process and while

pouring the coffee out, the drip-through lid

does not need to be removed and should

remain on the jug. To pour the coffee, turn

the lid counter-clockwise about half a turn so

that the arrow on the lid is aligned with the

Heat-retaining carafe

∙ For technical reasons the screw-in lid

does not close hermetically. Therefore

always hold the carafe in an upright

position when fi lled with coffee.

Keeping the coffee hot: A heat-

conserving carafe accumulates heat

energy. Therefore the carafe should

preferably be fi lled to its maximum

capacity. If it is only partly fi lled,

the temperature will not be held as

effi ciently. If you rinse out the carafe with

hot water before use, the coffee will be

kept warm for a longer time.12

The interior of the heat-retaining carafe

insert consists of high quality double-walled

glass with a vacuum in-between for better

insulation. Any streaks or bubble marks

inside the carafe looking like bubbles or

scratches do not affect its functional use nor

its heat-retaining ability.

In case the glass is damaged for one or

the other reason as mentioned below,

there is a risk that the glass carafe

implodes. This might happen quite some

time after the glass carafe has actually been

∙ Therefore do not drink out of the carafe

and do not put your hand into it. Always

close the carafe with its screw cap. The

coffee can be poured out easily by half

a turn of the cap, without removing the

cap. Do not leave the vacuum carafe

unattended near where children may

To prevent damage to the glass carafe:

∙ Avoid shocks and great differences in

∙ Do not stir in the carafe, for example with

∙ Do not use hard brushes or abrasive

∙ Do not wipe the inside with a cloth. Dust

particles may cut the glass (similar to a

∙ Do not wash in a dishwasher.

∙ Do not use in a microwave oven.

∙ Depending on the water quality (lime

content) in your area as well as the

frequency of use, all thermal household

appliances using hot water need

descaling (i.e. removal of lime deposits)

on a regular basis to warrant proper

∙ Any warranty claim will be null and

void if the appliance malfunctions

because of insuffi cient descaling.

∙ A lengthening of the brewing time and

increased noise during brewing indicate

that descaling of the coffee maker has

∙ An excessive build-up of lime deposits is

very diffi cult to remove, even when strong

descaling agents are used. It may also

cause the brewing system to leak. We

therefore strongly recommend descaling

the appliance after each thirty to forty

brewing cycles. For descaling, a vinegar

solution may be used as follows:

∙ Mix 4-5 tablespoons of vinegar with the

indicated maximum amount of cold water.

∙ Pour the descaling solution into the water

container, insert a paper fi lter into the

fi lter holder without adding any ground

coffee as described in section Making

coffee, and let the appliance run through

one fi ltration cycle. Repeat the procedure

if necessary. During descaling, ensure

suffi cient ventilation and do not inhale any

∙ To clean the appliance after descaling, let

it run through 2-3 fi ltration cycles using

∙ Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is

disconnected from the power supply and

has cooled down completely.

∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not

clean the appliance with water and do not

immerse it in water. The appliance may be13

cleaned with a slightly damp cloth, using

a mild detergent. Wipe dry afterwards.

∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning

∙ To remove the coffee grounds, open the

swing-out fi lter and remove it. Dispose

of the ground coffee (as a natural

substance, it may be compo-sted). Rinse

out the swing-out fi lter, replace and close

∙ Do not dismantle the carafe, do not wash

in a dishwasher and do not immerse it

∙ Rinse the inside of the carafe with water

and wipe the outside with a clean damp

∙ To remove coffee deposits from the

inside of the carafe, fi ll it with hot water

and add a teaspoon of dishwasher

detergent. Close the screw-in lid and

leave the carafe for some hours. Rinse

out thoroughly with water afterwards.

∙ The drip-through lid may be cleaned with

hot soapy water; rinse thoroughly with

fresh water afterwards.

Devices marked with this symbol

must be disposed of separately

from your household waste, as

they contain valuable materials

which can be recycled. Proper disposal

protects the environment and human health.

Your local authority or retailer can provide

information on the matter.

This product is guaranteed against defects

in materials and workmanship for a period

of two years from the date of purchase.

Under this guarantee the manufacturer

undertakes to repair or replace any parts

found to be defective, providing the product

is returned to one of our authorised service

centres. This guarantee is only valid if the

appliance has been used in accordance with

the instructions, and provided that it has not

been modifi ed, repaired or interfered with

by any unauthorised person, or damaged

This guarantee naturally does not cover

wear and tear, nor breakables such as

glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This

guarantee does not affect your statutory

rights, nor any legal rights you may have

as a consumer under applicable national

legislation governing the purchase of goods.

If the product fails to operate and needs

to be returned, pack it carefully, enclosing

your name and address and the reason for

return. If within the guarantee period, please

also provide the guarantee card and proof

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