[. . . ] Do not put the glass carafe on other heated surfaces (such as stove plates, hot trays, etc. Before you start preparing a new pot of coffee, always allow the coffeemaker to cool down for approx. 5 minutes (switch off the appliance), otherwise steam can develop when filling the water tank with cold water. [. . . ] guarantee We grant 2 years guarantee on the product commencing on the date of purchase. Within the guarantee period we will eliminate, free of charge, any defects in the appliance resulting from faults in materials or workmanship, either by repairing or replacing the complete appliance as we may choose. This guarantee extends to every country where this appliance is supplied by Braun or its appointed distributor. This guarantee does not cover: damage due to improper use, normal wear or use as well as defects that have a negligible effect on the value or operation of the appliance. The guarantee becomes void if repairs are undertaken by unauthorised persons and if original Braun parts are not used. To obtain service within the guarantee period, hand in or send the complete appliance with your sales receipt to an authorised Braun Customer Service Centre. For UK only: This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law. Fill tank with cold, fresh water, press filter push button Á to open filter basket, insert a No. 4 paper filter, put in ground coffee, place the carafe on the hotplate and switch on the coffeemaker. For more convenience when filling with or disposing of ground coffee, the filter basket can be easily taken off its hinge. A drip-stop prevents dripping when the carafe is removed to pour a cup before brewing is finished. Carafe should be immediately returned to hotplate to prevent the filter basket from overflowing. Amount of brewed coffee in the carafe will be below initial filling level as water is retained by ground coffee. Model KF 550 is equipped with an automatic shut-off feature (auto-off). [. . . ] Important: Replace water filter with the space compensator during any decalcification procedure. You can use a commercially available decalcifying agent, which does not affect aluminum. follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the decalcifying agent. [. . . ]