[. . . ] Important safeguards Follow basic safety precautions, including: 1 This appliance must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult. 2 Don’t put the appliance in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors. [. . . ] We suggest starting with two rounded teaspoons of medium-ground coffee per cup. Storing coffee 4 Coffee is best kept in an airtight container in a cool dry place, or in the fridge. Milk 5 There’s a great deal of contention on the subject of milk in coffee. If you like milk in your coffee, use warm or hot milk, to avoid overcooling the coffee. To extract maximum flavour from the coffee, it should be cool enough not to scald or burn the mouth, but hot enough to let the flavour fill the mouth, nose and sinuses, not just the taste buds. Bottled water 6 If you use bottled water, check that there are no added ingredients, flavourings, etc. The carbon dioxide which gives the “sparkle” will adversely affect the flavour of your coffee. Preparation 9 Sit the appliance on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface. 15 Press the lever at the rear of the carafe lid, above the handle, to open the carafe lid. The amount will vary with the type of coffee and individual taste, but we suggest two rounded teaspoons per cup of water. 25 If left for much more than an hour, chemical changes in the coffee liquor start to affect the flavour. 87 a quick cup 26 If you want a quick cup of coffee before the brewing cycle has finished: 27 You can remove the carafe at any time. [. . . ] When descaling has finished, empty the carafe and operate the coffee maker twice more with fresh water, but without coffee. Discard the water to ensure that no chemical residues are left in the coffee maker. [. . . ]