Russell Hobbs Coffee machine - Coffee Maker Features and Tips; Care and Maintenance; General Cleaning

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37 The clock will retain its settings until the coffee maker is unplugged. It will reset to
12:00 next time you plug it in.
leave it alone
38 That’s it – leave it alone till the preset time comes round, and it makes your coffee
– don’t fiddle with it, you might upset it.
39 At the time you set, the light will change from red to green, and the coffee maker
will start up.
remember
40 If you forget what time you’ve set it to, pressing the timer button will change the
display to show you the time you’ve set it to.
41 Remember to press the [ button after you’ve set the time, to bring AUTO up on the
display, or the timer won’t start working.
a quick cup
42 If you want a quick cup of coffee before the brewing cycle has finished:
43 You can remove the carafe at any time. The non-drip valve will prevent coffee
dripping on to the stand.
44 To prevent the filter holder overflowing, replace the carafe on the stand within
about 20 seconds. This may not sound much, but you’ll find it’s more than enough
time to pour a couple of cups of coffee.
45 When you replace the carafe on the stand, the non-drip valve opens, to let any
remaining coffee through.
hotplate
46 The hotplate will keep the coffee hot for two hours – the light will stay at green to
remind you it’s still on. After two hours, it’ll turn all heating off.
47 If left for much more than an hour, chemical changes in the coffee liquor start to
affect the flavour. It’s best to pour it away and make a fresh pot.
48 When the carafe is empty, switch the coffee maker off and unplug it from the power
socket.
49 Let the appliance cool for about 10 minutes before adding water or re–using, to
avoid spitting.
care and maintenance
1 Unplug the appliance and let it cool down before cleaning or storing away.
2 Use the grip to open the lid.
caution Raising the lid before the coffee maker has cooled down may release steam,
creating a scald hazard.
3 Use the handles on the sides of the filter holder to lift it out.
4 Tip the contents of the filter holder into the bin – don’t flush coffee grounds down
the sink. They’ll build up and cause a blockage.
5 You may clean the carafe and filter holder in warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly
afterwards, to remove all traces of soap.
6 Clean the outside surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth.
7 Turn the filter holder to bring the slot in its rim towards the lid, then lower the filter
holder back into the coffee maker.
8 Close the lid.