[. . . ] €• Unplug the appliance before you clean it and if problems occur during brewing. Clean the jug and the filter holder (see chapter ‘Cleaning’). 4 To store excess cord,  push it into the opening at the back of the coffee maker (Fig. B Warning: Make sure that the cord does not come into contact with hot surfaces. [. . . ] B Warning: Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the tap. 4 Clean the jug, its lid and the removable filter holder in hot water with some washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher. Indd 7 6/22/12 3:41 PM E n glis h 5 Using the appliance 11 Wait for all the water to pass through the filter before you remove the jug from the hotplate. 7 Descaling Regular descaling prolongs the life of the appliance and guarantees optimal brewing results and a constant brewing time for a long time. In case of normal use (two full jugs of coffee every day), descale the coffee maker: •• 2 or 3 times a year if you use soft water; •• 4 or 5 times a year if you use hard water. Contact your local water board for information about the water hardness in your area. You can use white vinegar with 4% acetic acid or a liquid descaler to descale the coffeemaker. € B Warning: Never use vinegar with an acetic acid content of 8% or more, natural vinegar, powder descalers or tablet descalers to descale the appliance, as this may cause damage. Press the on/off switch to switch on the appliance and let the appliance complete two brewing cycles (see chapter ‘Using the appliance’). Let the appliance cool down before you start the second brewing cycle. Let the appliance complete two more brewing cycles with fresh, cold water to remove any vinegar/descaler and scale residues. Clean the jug and the filter holder (see chapter ‘Cleaning’). 8 Ordering accessories To purchase accessories for this appliance,  please visit our online shop at www. If the online shop is not available in your country, go to your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre. If you have any difficulties obtaining accessories for your appliance, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country. 9 Environment •• Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. 10 Guarantee and service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. Com/support or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country. [. . . ] Do not leave the jug with coffee on the hotplate too long, especially not if it only contains a small amount of coffee. Make sure that the hotplate and the jug are clean (see chapter ‘Cleaning’). We advise you to brew more than three cups of coffee to ensure that the coffee has the right temperature. We advise you to use thin cups, because they absorb less heat from the coffee than thick cups. [. . . ]