AromaSelect
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0 19 32 / 79 22 33.
KF 185
Type 3116
Coffeemaker
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Use Instructions
Guarantee
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Note: If the power supply is interrupted or the plug
is pulled out of the socket, the clock will run for a fur-
ther 15 minutes. All programmed function are also
stored for 15 minutes.
After having installed a new water filter cartridge,
allow the maximum amount of fresh, cold water to
run through the coffeemaker.
To activate automatic operation, briefly press the
button «automatic» s. The green control lamp r
lights up, the pre-set brewing, time is briefly shown
on the display m. Brewing automatically begins at
the pre-set time.
When the brewing process begins, the green control
lamp rgoes off and the control lamp ulights up red
to indicate that brewing has begun.
manually, press the «on/off» button t. The control
lamp ulights up red briefly and all control lamps
then go off.
In order to ensure the proper functioning of the filter
cartridge, exchange it after 2 months of regularly
using the coffeemaker. In order to remind you to
replace the filter in time, you may set the dial d
incorporated in the cover of the water container to
the month when the cartridge has to be exchanged.
Ajustable heating temperature
Filling with coffee grounds
Swing out the filter holder 8(a) and insert the filter.
The heating temperature can be adjusted approxi-
mately 5 °C using the knob «–temp.+» l. To reduce
the temperature, turn the knob anti-clockwise. To
increase the temperature, turn the knob clockwise.
Put coffee grounds (not ground too finely) into the
filter and close the filter holder again (a) until it
snaps in place. Measure coffee according to the
strength desired.
If, for instance, you want to make coffee at the same
time on the following day, you must activate the
automatic operation again (see above). However,
this should only be done after brewing is finished or
the programmed time for the hotplate switch-off
(when none of the control lamps are on), as you
could otherwise interrupt brewing or switch off the
hotplate 9.
Dial for water filter exchange
Keeping the coffee hot
After having installed a new filter cartridge, set the
dial d2 months furhter by turning it from the reverse
side of the water container cover.
The carafe can remain on the hotplate 9which
begins to heat up when the coffeemaker is switched
on and will keep the coffee hot until the coffeemaker
is switched off (red control lamp goes out).
Filling with water
Important: When filling with water and during coffee
preparation either the space compensator 4or the
water filter cartridge Dmust be installed in the
water container 3. Otherwise the water level indica-
tor 2will not function correctly and the carafe may
overflow.
Pre-selecting the taste – AromaSelect dial
By adjusting the AromaSelect dial 5, you can adjust
the taste of your coffee to suit your personal prefer-
ence – milder with less bitter aftertaste or stronger,
but always with the same full flavour. The Aroma-
Select dial 5can be adjusted in two different ways,
both before you turn on the coffeemaker. With the
water container lid closed, grasp the dial by the two
raised grip points and turn in the desired direction.
Alternatively, with the water container lid open, turn
the dial with the attached L-shaped grip.
Making coffee
Automatic hotplate switch-off
Place the carafe with the lid on onto the hotplate 9
and snap the filter holder 8in place. Switch the
coffeemaker on as described. Brewing time is
approx. 50 seconds per cup (including dripping).
A «drip stop» prevents dripping when lifting off the
Carafe shortly. Remove the filter holder 8to empty
grounds (see section «Cleaning»).
The temperature sensor jin the hotplate 9regu-
lates the temperature of the coffee irrespective of
the amount in the jug. The coffeemaker can be set
to stay hot after brewing for up to 4 hours. Press
the «on/off» button tuntil the control lamp u
begins to flash red and the heating time appears on
the display m. Release the «on/off» button tand
set the desired heating time with the buttons «h» n
and «min» ofrom 3 hours 59 minutes to 0 hour 00
minutes. When the control lamp ushining red goes
off, the pre-set heating time is stored in the memory
and the display shows the time of day again.
Fill the water container with as much cold water as
coffee is required. To do this, lift the cover for the
water container 6and pour the cold water into the
water container 3. The amount of water is shown on
the water level indicator 2(maximum 12 cups –
125 ml each).
Space compensator
Brewing small amounts
(1- 3 cups – 125 ml each)
The space compensator 4in the water container 3
takes up the space which is intended for the water
filter cartridge D. Unless the water filter cartridge is
installed in the water container, the space compen-
sator must always be inside the water container
when filling with water and brewing to avoid overfil-
ling. Keep the space compensator as it has to be
installed in the water container if you have to decal-
cify your coffeemaker.
If you prefer milder coffee with less bitter aftertaste,
turn the AromaSelect dial 5in the direction of the
symbol (b). Should you prefer a more stronger
taste, turn the AromaSelect dial towards the
symbol. Regardless of the position you select, the
coffee will always have the same full coffee flavour
only a milder or stronger aftertaste. With the cover
of the water container closed, the selected setting
can always be seen (c).
Switch the coffeemaker on with the «on/off» button
t. The control lamp ulights up red.
Press the button «1-3
lamp plights up.
» q. The yellow control
After the brewing process, the control lamp ulights
up green until the coffeemaker is automatically
switched off at the end of the heating time. A double
beep can be heard and all control lamps go off.
This indicates that the function for brewing small
amounts is activated and the coffeemaker is in
operation. Brewing will begin.
Cleaning
Water filter cartridge
Manual operation
The facility for brewing small amounts can be pre-set
in the automatic operation mode. Press briefly the
«automatic» button s. The control lamp rlights up
Always pull the plug out of the socket before clean-
ing (all programmed functions are stored for approxi-
mately 15 minutes). The appliance should never be
immersed into water. Swing out the filter holder 8
and pull it off upwards from the filter support bracket
7(e). To replace, set the curved protruding rim of
the filter holder 8on top of support bracket 7. Be
sure that the rib under the rim of the filter holder 8
fits snugly into the groove on the support bracket 7
so that the filter holder 8fits nearly into place and
so the filter holder closes easily into the machine.
To wash, take the lid off the carafe (d). The carafe,
lid and filter holder can be cleaned in the dishwasher
All other parts should be cleaned will a damp cloth
only. After cleaning, put the lid back on the carafe
(d). Clean the hotplate 9with liquid cleansers only.
Do not use abrasive cleansers. The filter support
bracket 7can be taken off for cleaning. Swing it out,
push it up and pull it off diagonally downwards (f).
To replace, insert the top first.
The water filter cartridge Dis suitable for drinking-
water only. It gives your purer tasting coffee by
removing chlrorine, bad tastes and odors as well as
scale. Provided the cartridge is regularly replaced,
it provides not only better tasting coffee, but also
can increase the life of your coffeemaker by prevent-
ing calcification.
To switch on, press the «on/off» button t.
The control lamp uwill light up red indicating that
the coffeemaker is switched on and brewing is in
process. To switch off the coffeemaker, press the
«on/off» button t. The red control lamp uwill
briefly flash and all control lamps will go off.
green. Then press the button «1-3
» qand the
yellow control lamp pligts up.
The coffeemaker will only brew small amounts of
coffee in this mode if both the «1-3 cups» facility
and the timing are pre-set.
Automatic operation
Installing the water filter cartridge
Unpack the water filter cartridge D. Then put the fil-
ter cartridge for 10 minutes in a receptable filled with
water.
To programme the automatic operation, press the
«automatic» button suntil the green control lamp r
begins to flash. Three noughts or the previously pro-
grammed time appear on the display m.
This function can be switched on or off during the
brewing process. To switch off the function for small
amounts, press the button «1- 3
control lamp pwill go off.
» q. The yellow
.
Remove the space compensator 4from the water
container and replace it by the water filter cartridge
D. Make sure to keep the space compensator
as it could be needed if you do not use the water filter
any longer at a future point in time or for
decalcification.
When the green control lamp rbegins to flash,
release the button sand, as described under
«Setting the clock», programme the time for
automatic operation by pressing the buttons «h» n
and «min» o. After programming is completed, the
green control lamp rwill go off after 5 seconds.
Audio-visual «coffee ready» signal
The signal indicates that brewing is finished and the
water has run through the filter. The coffeemaker
beeps 5 times and the control lamp uchanges from
red to green. To switch off the coffeemaker
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Decalcifying
If you are using vinegar essence, please proceed as
follows:
Guarantee
If you have hard water and you use your coffee-
maker without a water filter, it has to be decalcified
regularly. The frequency depends on the hardness
of your water and how often you use your coffee-
maker. When using the water filter cartridge Dand
exchanging it regularly, you normally will not need to
decalcify.
We grant a 1 year guarantee on the product com-
mencing on the date of purchase.
1. Fill the water container 3to the mark for 3 cups
with cold water.
Within the guarantee period we will eliminate, free of
charge, any defects in the appliance resulting from
faults in material or workmanship either by repairing,
or exchanging parts or exchanging the whole
appliance as we may choose.
2. Add vinegar essence to the mark for 6 cups.
3. Place the carafe with the lid onto the hotplate 9,
close the filter holder 8(without any type of filter)
and switch on the coffeemaker.
However, if it is necessary to decalcify the coffee-
maker, the decalcifying indicator «calc» kwill flash
red when the coffeemaker is switched on. When the
programmed heating time is over or the coffeemaker
is switched off manually, the indicator «calc» will go
off, together with the control lamps.
Not covered by this guarantee: damage arising from
improper use (operation with incorrect current/
voltage, plugging it into an unsuitable power point,
breakage), normal wear and defects which have a
negligible effect on the value or operation of the
appliance.
4. Allow the decalcifying solution to run through.
5. Repeat this procedure at least three times with a
newly prepared descaling solution, in order to
remove all calcium residues.
Important: Replace the water filter by the space
compensator 4for any decalcifying procedure.
When decalcifying, turn the AromaSelect dial 5to
The guarantee becomes void if repairs are under-
taken by unauthorized persons and if original Braun
parts are not used.
6. Allow the maximum amount of fresh cold water
to run through at least twice to cleanse the
machine.
the
symbol.
You can either use a commercially available decalci-
fying agent which does not affect aluminium, or vine-
gar essence, available in food stores.
The guarantee only comes into force if the date of
purchase is confirmed by the dealer's stamp and sig-
nature on the guarantee card and registration card.
1. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the
decalcifying agent.
This guarantee extends to every country where this
appliance is supplied by Braun or its appointed dis-
tributor and where no import restrictions or other
legal regulations hinder or prevent service being
given under guarantee.
2. Repeat the procedure at least twice with a newly
prepared decalcifying solution, in order to ensure
that all calcium residues have been removed.
Subject to change without notice.
Service under the guarantee does not affect the
expiry date of the guarantee. The guarantee on parts
or entire appliances which are exchanged ends
when the guarantee on this appliance expires.
3. Allow the maximum amount of fresh cold water
to run through at least twice to cleanse the
machine.
This product conforms to the
EMC-Requirements as laid down by the
Council Directive 89/336/EEC
In the event of a claim under this guarantee, hand in
the complete appliance with the valid guarantee
card to your dealer, or send both to the nearest
Braun Customer Service Centre.
All other claims including for damages resulting from
this guarantee are excluded unless our liability is
legally mandatory.
Those claims arising out of the sales contract with
the vendor are not affected by this guarantee.
For UK only:
This guarantee in no way affects your rights under
statutory law.
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