[. . . ] After 70 brewings, or at the latest after 2 months, the symbol will start to flash. If the mains lead is too long, you can push cable that is not needed into the compartment on the rear of the appliance. Prior to using for the first time Prior to preparing coffee for the first time, you should perform one or two brews with water only. Fill the fresh water container up to the top cup marking with cold water, and with the appliance switched on, allow the water to flow through into the coffee jug without using ground coffee or filter paper. [. . . ] Making coffee using ready ground coffee You can make coffee using ready ground coffee either immediately (, , Normal mode"), or by pre-programming the start time (, , Auto" function). For preparation using ready ground coffee, the settings for coffee strength, number of cups and aroma setting have no effect. You can change the size of coffee ground to suit the strength of roast. We recommend beginning with a medium setting which is suitable for the types of coffee that are usually commercially available. As long as the red indicator next to button (Bild 2/B) is on, only the button will work. If, once pre-programmed, the start time is not to be changed you need only press the AUTO button to activate the , , Auto" function. As long as the red indicator next to button (Bild 2/B) is on, only the button will work. 0 Set the desired start time with the buttons H (Figure 2/E) and MIN (Figure 2/J). If the green lamp has already ceased to flash before the settings are completed, press button AUTO (Figure 2/F) again and continue with the programming. At the start time, the green indicator (Figure 2/F) will go out and the red indicator next to the button (Figure 2/B) will be illuminated. Coffee using the coffee grinder You can prepare coffee with beans either immediately (, , Normal mode"), or by pre-programming the start time (, , Auto" function. Only clean the appliance using a damp cloth; never immerse it in water. Note when preparing coffee with beans: Coffee preparation takes place with the settings in normal mode (number of cups, coffee strength). When these differ from the settings for the , , Auto" function, you must change the settings accordingly in the normal mode prior to the start!If you have activated the "Auto" function but do not want the programme From time to time (at the latest when a blockage occurs), it is necessary to clean the grinder channel to free it from oily coffee residues. A ball pen) unlock the cover of the grinding channel (Figure 1/G and Figure 18) and pull the cover towards the front. Swing out the water supply (Figure 1/D) using the swivel lever (Figure 1/H) until it engages (Figure 13). Brush the coffee residue (including that from the rear of the channel) into the paper filter using a suitable item (e. Press the release lever (Figure 1/C) to return the water supply to the brewing position (Figure 14). Push the cover of the grinding channel (Figure 1/G and Figure 18) back on until it engages. 0 Every now and again clean the coffee grinder (Figure 1/E) of oily residues from the coffee beans using a dry cloth. Descaling - to prolong the life of your coffee machine as a precaution we recommend descaling every three months. [. . . ] If dark, oily coffee beans are used, the grinding channel needs to be cleaned more often than for light beans. to avoid blockages in the grinding channel: · Do not use frozen coffee beans, as water condenses on them on defrosting and can lead to blockages. Position the appliance sufficiently far away from the cooker or a deep fat fryer as fat can cause a blockage. In the event of a short-term power failure, any data entered will be stored for min. [. . . ]