Legacy 20683-56 - Coffee maker RUSSELL HOBBS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Drip Coffee Maker
Model	Legacy 20683-56
Brand	Russell Hobbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)	25.0 x 20.0 x 35.0 cm
Weight	2.5 kg
Power Rating	1050 W
Voltage	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Water Tank Capacity	1.25 L (10 cups)
Carafe Type	Glass carafe with warming plate
Filter Type	Permanent mesh filter (included) or #4 paper filter
Brewing Time	Approx. 8 minutes for full pot
Programmable Timer	Yes, 24-hour programmable
Keep Warm Function	Automatic keep warm for 2 hours
Auto Shut-off	Yes, after 2 hours
Water Level Indicator	Yes, visible water window
Pause & Serve	Yes, remove carafe during brewing
Cord Length	0.85 m
Housing Material	Plastic and stainless steel
Cleaning	Descale regularly using descaling solution or vinegar
Safety Features	Boil-dry protection, overheat protection
Warranty	2 years
Spare Parts Availability	Carafe, lid, filter basket available online

Frequently Asked Questions - Legacy 20683-56 RUSSELL HOBBS

How often should I descale my Russell Hobbs Legacy 20683-56 coffee maker?

Descaling should be performed every 3 months or after 60 brewing cycles to remove mineral buildup and maintain performance.

Can I use paper filters with this coffee maker?

Yes, the machine is compatible with #4 cone-shaped paper filters. A permanent mesh filter is also included.

What is the brewing capacity of the Legacy 20683-56?

The water tank holds 1.25 liters, which brews up to 10 cups of coffee (standard 125 ml cup size).

Does the coffee maker have a programmable timer?

Yes, it features a 24-hour programmable timer so you can set it to brew coffee at a specific time.

How do I clean the carafe and filter basket?

The glass carafe is dishwasher safe (top rack). The filter basket and permanent filter should be washed with warm soapy water and rinsed thoroughly.

What does the 'Pause & Serve' function do?

This feature allows you to remove the carafe mid-brew to pour a cup without the coffee overflowing. Replace within 30 seconds to avoid drips.

Why is my coffee not hot enough?

Ensure the warming plate is clean and the carafe is properly positioned. The keep warm function maintains temperature for 2 hours. If still cold, descale the machine.

Can I replace the carafe if it breaks?

Yes, replacement carafes (part number 20683-56/01) are available from Russell Hobbs retailers or online spare parts stores.

How long does it take to brew a full pot?

A full 10-cup pot typically takes about 8 minutes to brew completely.

What does the 'Auto Shut-off' do?

The coffee maker automatically turns off 2 hours after brewing for safety and energy savings. This cannot be adjusted.

USER MANUAL Legacy 20683-56 RUSSELL HOBBS

Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the appliance on. Remove all packaging before use.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Follow basic safety precautions, including:

1 This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been supervised/instructed and understand the hazards involved.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
- Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children under 8.

The surfaces of the appliance will get hot.

Don't immerse the appliance in liquid.

2 If the cable is damaged, return the appliance, to avoid hazard.
3 Sit the appliance on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
4 Keep the appliance and cable away from the edges of worktops.
5 Don't use accessories or attachments other than those we supply.
6 Don't use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.
7 Don't use the appliance if it's damaged or malfunctions.

household use only

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Fill the reservoir to the max mark, and run the appliance without coffee.

FILLING

1 Remove the carafe from the hotplate.
2 Use the grip to open the lid, and expose the reservoir.
3 Fill the reservoir with the exact amount of water required.
4 Put 1 scoop of filter-ground coffee into the filter for each cup.
5 Close the lid.
6 Replace the carafe on the hotplate.

SWITCH ON

7 Put the plug into the power socket.
8 The appliance will beep. 12:00 will blink on the display.

COFFEE NOW

9 Ignore the clock.
10 If you're making less than 5 cups of coffee, press the 1-4 button.
11 1-4 will show on the display.
12 It slows the brewing process, so your coffee will have the same strength as coffee from a full carafe.
13 Press the 🎨 button. The button will glow.
14 Shortly afterwards, coffee will start to drip into the carafe.
15 When it's done, the coffee maker will beep, and the hotplate will keep the carafe warm.
16 If you want to stop the coffee maker while it's brewing, press the 🎨 button.

STATUS LIGHT

17 The status light will change to show how fresh the coffee is.

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AUTO SHUT-OFF

18 About 40 minutes after brewing finishes, the appliance will shut down.
To wake the appliance, press the min button.
19 After about 30 minutes, chemical changes will affect the taste of the coffee.

COFFEE LATER

20 The clock will retain its settings until the coffee maker is unplugged.
21 It's a 24 hour clock.

22 Set the clock to the correct time.

- Use the h and min buttons to set the correct hour and minute.

23 Set the timer to the time you want to start brewing.

- Press the ⏻ button.

- Use the h and min buttons to set the correct hour and minute.

If you don't press either the h or m buttons within 5 seconds, the coffee maker will revert to "normal", and the time will show. You'll have to press the ⏻ button, and start again.

24 If you're making less than 5 cups of coffee, press the 1-4 button.

25 1-4 will show on the display.

ACTIVATION

26 Press the AUTO button.

27 AUTO will show on the display.

28 At the time you set, the 🎨 button will glow, and the coffee maker will start up.

29 To cancel the timer before brewing has started, press the button again.

REMEMBER

30 If you forget what time you've set it to, press and hold the ⏻ button, then release it.

A QUICK CUP

31 You can remove the carafe at any time. To prevent the filter holder overflowing, replace the carafe on the hotplate within about 20 seconds.

A STRONGER BREW

32 If you're making 5 cups or more, you may use the 1-4 function to make the brew slightly stronger. Just press the button once.

33 1-4 will show on the display.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

34 Unplug the appliance and let it cool.

35 Tip the contents of the filter holder into the bin.

36 Clean the outside surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth.

37 Press the lever at the rear of the carafe lid, above the handle, to open the carafe lid.

38 Hand wash the carafe and filter holder.

You may wash these parts in the top rack of a dishwasher.

SELF CLEAN

39 To prevent scale building up, use the self clean function at least monthly in normal water areas, more often in hard water areas.

40 Ensure the kitchen is well ventilated, as heating vinegar causes an unpleasant smell.

41 This operation will take 35-45 minutes.

42 Mix 6 cups of white vinegar with 4 cups of water in the carafe.

43 Pour the mixture into the reservoir.

44 Close the lid.

45 Replace the carafe on the hotplate.

46 Put the plug into the power socket.

47 Press the ◊ button.

48 ⬇ will show on the display.

49 Part of the mixture will come through. The remainder will soak in the boiler for 30 minutes, then come through.
50 At the end of the operation, the appliance will beep, then switch itself off.
51 Fill the reservoir to the max mark, and run the appliance without coffee.
52 Do this 2 or 3 times, till the vinegar smell has gone.
* Products returned under guarantee with faults due to scale will be subject to a repair charge.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances in electrical and electronic goods, appliances marked with this symbol mustn't be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but recovered, reused, or recycled.

SERVICE

If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No. to hand, as we won't be able to help you without it. It's on the rating plate (usually underneath the product).

The product isn't user-serviceable. If it's not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it's still not working, consult your retailer.

If that doesn't solve the problem – ring Customer Service – they may be able to offer technical advice.

If they advise you to return the product to us, pack it carefully, include a note with your name, address, day phone number, and what's wrong. If under guarantee, say where and when purchased, and include proof of purchase (till receipt). Send it to:

Customer Service

Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd

Fir Street, Failsworth, Manchester M35 0HS

email: [e-mail]

telephone: [phone] (local rate number)

GUARANTEE

Defects affecting product functionality appearing within two years of first retail purchase will be corrected by replacement or repair provided the product is used and maintained in accordance with the instructions. Your statutory rights are not affected. Documentation, packaging, and product specifications may change without notice.

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