Cleaning & Maintenance; Cord Storage - T-Fal Avante Icon Manual Del Usuario

TIPS & ADVICE
While the pause and serve feature is a convenient way to pour a cup of coffee mid-
cycle, we recommend you wait until the brewing cycle is complete as the strength
and flavor of coffee poured mid-cycle will vary from the finished brew.
7. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
• To remove the used coffee grounds, remove the filter holder from the coffeemaker.
(Fig 8).
• Unplug the appliance.
• Do not clean the appliance when it is still hot.
• Wash carafe, carafe lid and removable filter holder in hot, soapy water or place it in
the top rack of the dishwasher.
• Clean with a soft cloth or a damp sponge. Never use harsh detergents or abrasive
cleaners on any part of the coffee maker.
• To clean the stainless steel parts of your coffee maker, rinse a soft cloth or sponge in
warm water and squeeze out the excess water. Wipe the surface of the stainless steel
in the direction of the brush marks. Dry thoroughly and polish with a soft dry cloth.
• For hard to remove stains, use a plastic mesh pad or cloth dampened in vinegar.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or place it under running water.
• Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
TIPS & ADVICE
Only place the carafe, carafe lid, and removable filter holder in the dishwasher.
All other parts of the coffee maker are not dishwasher safe.

Cord Storage

This feature allows you to store the power cord while the appliance is not in use and
disconnected from the power socket.
• When you would like to store the cord, hold the power cord and push it inside the
appliance slowly, until a part of cord and plug remains outside the appliance.
• When you would like to release the cord, hold the plug and pull out from the
appliance.
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8. DESCALING
• Calcium build-up frequently occurs in drip coffeemakers. This build-up is normal and is
caused by minerals commonly found in drinking water. Periodically, your coffeemaker
will need cleaning to remove calcium or mineral deposits that may form. You will know
when your unit will need descaling when you notice an obvious slow down in brewing
time.
• We recommend descaling your unit with a solution of white vinegar and cold water
or a suitable descaling agent. A solution of two tablespoons of white vinegar to one
carafe of cold water works best. Pour this solution into the water tank, and follow your
normal operating instructions, without a filter in the filter basket.
• When the brew cycle is finished, empty the carafe and rinse with water. Refill the
water reservoir with cold water only and repeat the brew cycle with water only, twice
more. This will rinse out any remaining vinegar solution.
• We strongly recommend decalcifying your coffee maker any time the brewing
time slows down or when you begin to notice excessive steaming. The frequency
of decalcifying will depend on the hardness of your water. We suggest decalcifying
approximately every 40 brew cycles if your tapwater is hard.
TIPS & ADVICE
To optimize your coffee maker's performance, the word "Clean" is set to flash on
the display after 60 brew cycles. To reset this reminder, press the Hour and Min
buttons at the same time.
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