ProAroma Plus FMD244 - Machine à café KRUPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ProAroma Plus FMD244 KRUPS

C M J CM MJ CJ CMJ N

c Coffee pot– (depending on

e Water level indicator

f Hinged filter carrier

g Hinged filter carrier release

h Flavour selector – (depending on

j Duo filter – (depending on model)

l Duo filter change indicator

Safety recommendations

• Read the instructions carefully before

using your appliance for the first time;

Krups cannot be held liable if the

appliance is not used in accordance with

• Do not leave the appliance within the reach

of unsupervised children. Young children

and disabled persons must be supervised at

all times when using this appliance.

• Before connecting the appliance, ensure that

your supply voltage corresponds to the

rating of the appliance and that the supply

socket is correctly earthed.

Any connection error will invalidate the

• This product has been designed for domestic

use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate

use or failure to comply with the instruc-

tions, the manufacturer accepts no

responsibility and the guarantee will not

• Unplug the appliance as soon as you have

finished using it and when you clean it.

• Do not use your appliance if it is not

working correctly or if it has been damaged.

In such cases, contact a Krups approved

• Place the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-

resistant surface away from water splashes

and any other sources of heat.

• Any work on the appliance other than

normal care and cleaning by the customer

must be carried out by a Krups approved

• Do not use the appliance if the power cord

or the plug are damaged. To avoid any

danger, you should have the faulty part

replaced by a KRUPS approved service

• Do not immerse the appliance, the power

cord or the plug in water or any other liquid.

• Do not allow the power cord to hang down

within reach of children.

• The power cord must never be close to or in

contact with the hot parts of your appliance

or any other source of heat and should be

kept away from sharp edges.

• In the interests of safety, use only the

appropriate Krups accessories and spare

parts for your appliance.

• Do not disconnect the plug from the socket

by pulling on the cord.

• Do not use the coffee pot over a naked

flame or on an electric cooking hob.

• Do not refill the appliance with water if it is

• All appliances undergo strict quality controls.

Appliances are taken at random for testing

in normal use, which may explain any traces

of use on your appliance.

When your appliance reaches the end of its

useful life, it should be disposed of in the

If your coffee maker is equipped with a

vacuum pot (according to model):

See the warnings below :

•Run the coffee maker for the first time with

1 L of water, without coffee and without the

Your coffee maker may be fitted with a

Duo Filter (depending on model).

• The Duo Filter is a double-action anti-

chlorine and anti-scale filter.

The anti-chlorine action of the filter brings

out the most delicate aromas of the coffee.

Tap-water frequently contains a chlorine

level that impedes the development of the

The anti-scale action allows for a longer

period between descaling operations.

The filter elements making up the Duo Filter

(non-polluting activated vegetable carbon

and anti-scale resin) comply with the food

laws in force. For the protection of the

consumer, it is treated with silver salts with a

bacteriostatic action. This filter has passed

tests by recognised laboratories.

The Duo Filter can be disposed of as

•Remove the Duo Filter (j) from its plastic

covering. Rinse it under tap water for 1

•Lift the cover (a) of the water tank (b) and

lift out the filter holder (k).

•Rotate the lower part of the support and

insert the filter into its housing.

•Replace the filter holder in the coffee maker:

the coffee maker is ready for use.

Note: there is a rotary indicator on the upper

part of the filter holder. This indicates when

the Duo Filter should next be changed (l): turn

the indicator so that the number of the month

when the Duo Filter (j) should next be

changed is opposite the index mark.

Example: if you replace the Duo Filter (j) in

January (1) you should set the indicator to

March (3) or May (5), depending on the

hardness of your local water supply. Place the

number 3 or 5 opposite the index.

•the Duo Filter must only be used with

• the coffee maker still functions if there is no

• if the coffee maker has not been used for

more than one month, rinse the Duo Filter

under running water,

• it is recommended not to leave the Duo

Filter in place for more than 5 months.

Duo Filter Cycles Time

Soft water about 120 4 months

Hard water about 80 2 months

• Follow the illustrations from 1 to 9.

• Use only cold water and a No. 4 filter paper.

• This coffee maker is fitted with a drip-stop

device, allowing you to serve coffee before

the water has finished running through.

Replace the coffee pot quickly to avoid any

• Do not exceed the maximum capacity of the

water tank as shown by the water level

Your coffee maker is equipped with a

permanent filter (depending on model):

Place the ground coffee directly in the

permanent filter. After use, throw away the

grounds and rinse the filter under running

water. Do not use a paper filter at the same

time as the permanent filter as this may lead

Your coffee maker is equipped with a

flavour selector (h) (according to model):

This device enables you to obtain more

strongly flavoured coffee, especially for 1, 2 or

Your coffee maker is equipped with a

vacuum pot (according to model):

• To keep the coffee hotter for longer, rinse

the vacuum pot out with hot water before

• The cover must be screwed tightly shut

(clockwise). The pot can be filled with coffee

and keeps it hot without further interven-

• To serve the coffee, press on the button

above the handle (10).

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Your coffee maker with vacuum pot is

equipped with an automatic stop system

(according to model):

• The appliance will stop heating once the

water has finished running through.

• Wait a few minutes before making another

• To dispose of the used grounds, lift the filter

holder out of the coffee maker (11).

• Unplug the appliance.

• Do not clean the appliance while hot.

• Clean with a damp cloth or sponge.

• Never immerse the appliance in water or put

it under running water.

• The glass coffee pot, the cover and the filter

holder can be washed in the dishwasher.

Cycles between descaling operations

• either a sachet of descaler diluted in 250 ml

• or 250 ml of white vinegar.

• Pour into the tank (b) and start the coffee

maker (without coffee).

• Allow half the liquid to run into the coffee

pot (c), then switch off.

• Leave to work for one hour.

• Restart the coffee maker to complete the

• Rinse the coffee maker by running it 2 or 3

times with 1 L of clean water.

The guarantee does not cover coffee

makers that fail or work badly, due to

Storing the power cord

The cord storage can be used to adjust the

length of the power cord (12).

You can purchase from a Krups authorised

• Permanent filter: F053

• 10-cup glass coffee pot, grey: F15B0F

• 10-cup plastic vacuum pot, black: F15B0J

• 10-cup plastic vacuum pot, white: F15B0K

• 10-cup plastic vacuum pot, blue: F15B0L

•10-cup stainless steel vacuum pot, black:

• 10-cup stainless steel vacuum pot, white:

• 2 Duo Filter inserts: F472

• Filter set with a Filter holder and a Duo Filter

In the event of a problem

•that the appliance is properly connected,

•that the switch is in the “I” position.

- The time taken for the water to run through

is too long and the appliance is very noisy:

•descale your coffee maker.

Your appliance still does not work?

Contact a Krups approved service centre.

K Support Duo Filter