Krups HOME CAFE KP1000 manual

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    4 IMPOR T ANT SAF EGUARD S When using electri ca l applian ces, basic safety pr ecautions should alway s be followed to red uce the risk of fire , electric sho ck, and/or injury to person s including the following : 1. Read the ins tructions care fully befor e usin g your appliance for the first time: use that does not comply with the instructions [...]

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    5 16. D o not unlo ck the upper lid while co ffee is being pre pared . 17. T his a ppliance is for ho us ehold use only . Any servicing, apa rt from clea ning and maintenanc e mentioned in the manual, should be carri ed out by a Krup s appr oved service cen ter . The cor d sh ould be arranged so that it doe s not hang over the work top or table, in[...]

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    6 Description A Drip tray B Drip tray plate C Upper lid D Lock button E T ank l id F T ank G Spray head H Coffee pod holder (one left-hand and one right-hand) I Specialty pod holders (one left-hand a nd one right-hand) J W ate r filter holder K W ate r filtration change indicato r L W ate r filter (Duo filter) M On/Off butt on N Indicator light O B[...]

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    7 • Close a nd lock the upper lid (C) . • Plac e a container on the drip tray . • T urn the Brew Selection Control (P) to the setting for two 9-oz cups. • Pre ss the on/of f button (M) . The in dica tor light blinks slowly a nd then glows consistently whe n the cof fee m achine is rea dy . • Pre ss the br ew button (O) . The in dica tor l[...]

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    8 Note : An indicator is located on the upper part of the filter support to remi nd you when to change the “Duo Filter” (K) : • indica te the number corresponding to the month when the “Duo Fil ter” (L ) is to be c hanged on the indicator , For exa mple: If you insert the “Duo Filte r” at the beginning of January , you should c hange [...]

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    9 Choose the type of pod holder to insert: • Inse rt pod hold ers. - Use smaller pod holders for re gular coffee . - Use the larger for ca ppuccino or latte. • Position the pod(s) with the flat surface facing upwards. If you ar e pr eparing one cup, use the left pod holder m arked «ONE CUP THIS SIDE» • Close a nd lock the upper lid (C) . ?[...]

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    10 • Pre ss the br ew button (O) to start the prepa ration. The indicator light will blink during the brewing pr ocess. When the cycle is completed, the indicator light will be steady again a nd the machine will be re ady for the next c ycle . At the end of the br ew cycle ther e is a steam purge. Y ou may see some steam dissi pate from the unit.[...]

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    11 Desca ling • T urn the appliance off be fore descaling. • Re move the water filter holder and disca rd the filter . • W e re commend that you use KRUP S descaling solution (r ef: F054). • Pour the mixture int o the tank (F) and plac e the smaller pod holders in the coffe e machine. (Do not use the specia lt y pod hold ers for descaling.)[...]

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    12 T rou bles hooting PROBLEM SOLUTION The brew cycle stops and the indicator • The wa ter tank is empty and the light blinks rapidly during br ewi ng : brew cycle has be en interru p ted. Fil l th e water tank. Pre ss “b r ew”to be gin a ne w cycle. When you re ach the volume required, pre ss “brew” a gain to end the pre paration. • Th[...]

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    13 LIMITED W ARRANTY This K rups prod uct is warranted for 1 ye ar fr om the date of pur ch ase against defects in material and workmanship. During this period, the Krups ’ pro duct that, upon insp ection by Krups, is pro ved defective, will be r epa ired or repla ced, at Krups’ option , without cha rge to the customer . If a r epla cement pr o[...]

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    14 If you hav e additional questions, pleas e call our Consume r Service Department: USA: 1-800-52 6-5377; Mon – F ri 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST ). www .Krups USA.com Can ada: 1-80 0-418-33 25; Mon – F ri 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (EST ) www .Krups .ca Please note hours are subjec t to change. Befor e calling the Consume r Service Department, p[...]