The VITEK VT-1506 BK is a coffee maker designed for brewing ground coffee beans. It is a drip coffee maker, a common type of coffee machine that brews coffee by dripping hot water over ground coffee beans.
Technical Specifications
- Model: VT-1506 BK
- Power Supply: 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
- Power Consumption: 550 W
- Water Capacity: 700 ml
Components
The coffee maker consists of several key components:
- Coffee flask: This is the carafe where the brewed coffee collects.
- Reusable nylon filter with anti-drip valve: This filter holds the ground coffee and prevents drips when the flask is removed.
- Filter holder: This component holds the reusable filter.
- Lid: Covers the water tank and the filter holder.
- Water level scale: Indicates the amount of water in the tank.
- Water tank: Holds the water for brewing.
- Flash warming tray: Keeps the coffee warm after brewing.
- Power switch «I/0» with light indicator: Turns the device on/off and indicates its operational status.
- Measuring spoon: Used to measure the correct amount of ground coffee.
Usage Features
Before First Use:
Before using the coffee maker for the first time, it is recommended to clean all removable parts. Wash the coffee flask, reusable nylon filter, filter holder, and measuring spoon in warm water with a neutral detergent. Rinse thoroughly. Wipe the appliance body with a damp cloth. It is also advisable to run the coffee maker through a brewing cycle with only water (without coffee) to clean the internal components. Fill the water tank to the maximum level and turn on the device. Repeat this process 2-3 times.
Brewing Coffee:
- Preparation: Open the lid (4). Remove the filter holder (3) and the reusable nylon filter (2).
- Adding Coffee: Place the reusable nylon filter (2) into the filter holder (3). For an average strength coffee, measure 6 grams of ground coffee per cup using the measuring spoon (9). Adjust the amount of coffee according to your taste.
- Adding Water: Fill the water tank (6) with cold water up to the desired level, indicated by the water level scale (5). The water level should correspond to the number of cups you intend to brew.
- Assembly: Close the lid (4).
- Placement: Place the coffee flask (1) on the warming tray (7).
- Power On: Insert the power plug into the mains socket. Turn on the coffee maker by setting the power switch (8) to the «I» position. The indicator light will illuminate, and the coffee maker will begin brewing.
- After Brewing: Once all the water has passed through the filter, the coffee maker will switch to the «0» position. To keep the coffee hot, leave the flask (1) on the warming tray (7). Do not switch off the coffee maker if you wish to keep the coffee warm.
Important Notes:
- Do not touch the coffee maker body with wet hands.
- To avoid burns, do not touch hot surfaces of the coffee maker during coffee making and right after switching the unit off. Let the coffee maker cool down.
- During the coffee making process, water passes through the ground coffee under steam pressure, so do not bend over the coffee maker, do not open the filter holder and do not remove the removable filter.
- Use only pure cold water.
- Do not remove the flask from the tray during coffee making.
- Do not use the flask for other purposes, do not place it on electric and gas cookers and do not use the flask in microwave ovens.
- Unplug the coffee maker before cleaning or when you are not using it.
- When unplugging the unit, pull the plug but not the cord.
- Do not leave children unattended to prevent using the unit as a toy.
- For children safety reasons do not leave polyethylene bags used as packaging unattended.
- This unit is not intended for usage by children under 8 years of age.
- Children aged 8 and over as well as disabled persons can use this unit only under supervision of a person who is responsible for their safety if they are given all the necessary and understandable instructions concerning the safe usage of the unit and information about danger that can be caused by its improper usage.
- Check the power cord and plug integrity periodically.
- Do not use the unit if the motor unit body, the power plug or the power cord is damaged.
- To avoid damages, transport the unit in original package only.
- Do not attempt to repair the unit. Do not disassemble the unit by yourself; if any malfunction is detected or after it was dropped, unplug the unit and apply to any authorized service center from the contact address list given in the warranty certificate and on the website www.vitek.eu.
Maintenance Features
Cleaning and Care:
- Unplug the unit every time before cleaning.
- Let the coffee maker cool down completely and clean the outer surfaces of the unit body with a soft slightly damp cloth, then wipe dry.
- Use soft detergents to remove dirt; do not use metal brushes and abrasive detergents.
- Wash the removable parts with warm water and neutral detergent, then rinse them, dry thoroughly and install back to their places.
- Do not immerse the coffee maker into water or other liquids.
- Do not wash the unit in a dishwasher machine.
Descaling:
- Clean the coffee maker from scale regularly.
- To remove scale, use recommended substances, which can be purchased in retail stores, and strictly follow the instructions on the package.
- After descaling, wash the coffee maker thoroughly. To do this, pour pure water into the tank (5) and switch the unit on without adding coffee.
- Repeat the cycle several times.
Storage:
- Before taking the unit away for storage, unplug it and let the unit cool down completely.
- Clean the unit.
- Keep the unit away from children in a dry cool place.
Delivery Set
- Coffee maker – 1 pc.
- Removable holder with nylon filter – 1 pc.
- Coffee flask – 1 pc.
- Measuring spoon – 1 pc.
- Instruction manual – 1 pc.
Recycling
For environment protection do not throw out the unit and the batteries with usual household waste after its service life expiration; apply to the specialized center for further recycling. The waste generated during the disposal of the unit is subject to mandatory collection and consequent disposal in the prescribed manner. For further information about recycling of this product apply to a local municipal administration, a disposal service or to the shop where you purchased this product.
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