Electric Moka Style Espresso Maker
USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
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Suggested cleaning intervals
Mineral deposits left by hard water can clog your appliance.
• Make sure switch is in the OFF position (0).
• Fill the boiler with white cooking vinegar until reaching the safety valve (visible inside the boiler)
without filling past it.
• Insert the funnel in the boiler.
• Tighten the coffeemaker securely. Hold the boiler with one hand and turn the pitcher clockwise
with the other, without pushing on the handle.
• Place the coffeemaker on the base. Close the lid.
• Plug into a standard 120 Volt AC outlet.
• Press the switch ON (I). The light will indicate that the coffeemaker is on.
• Brew the cooking white vinegar through the appliance without adding coffee grounds.
Caution: Do not open the lid to the pitcher during the brewing process as scalding may occur.
• The vinegar will be released after a few minutes.
• Press the switch OFF (0) when the brewing process ends.
• Unplug unit and allow the coffeemaker to cool.
• Repeat the steps above using cold water to rinse away any traces of vinegar. It is recommended to
repeat this cold water cycle twice.
• Wash the coffeemaker as instructed in the CARE AND CLEANING section.
Decalcifying
The frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of the water used. The following table gives the
suggested cleaning intervals:
Soft water
Hard water
Type of water
Frequency
Every 80 brew cycles
Every 40 brew cycles
