Salton Elite SCM30E Guide

WARRANTYAND INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL NO. SCM30E
SALTON ELITE 10 CUPCOFFEE MAKER

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Thank you for purchasing our SALTON Elite Coffee Maker. All SALTON products are manufactured to
ensure quality, safety and reliability. Please read the usage instructions carefully before using your
appliance for the first time.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed:
1. Read all instruction and save them for future reference.
2. Before connecting the appliance, please check that the voltage indicated on the
appliance corresponds with the mains voltage in your home.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
4. To protect against electrical hazards, never immerse cord, plugs or the appliance in water or
any other liquid.
5. Do not pour water in to the water tank once the appliance has been turned on.
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or invalid
persons.
7. Unplug the unit from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning.Allow the unit to cool
sufficiently before cleaning or storage.
8. If any problems occur while making coffee or before cleaning the appliance, switch off the
unit and unplug from the mains socket. Return the unit to an Amalgamated Appliance
authorized service agent or center for examination and/or repair.
9. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance has
malfunctioned in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Amalgamated
Appliances authorized service center for examination and/or repair.
10. Do not use this appliance outdoors.
11. Do not let the cord hang over the counter top or table edge or allow the cord near any hot
surfaces.
12. Do not place the unit on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. Never place a
hot carafe on a wet or cold surface. Do not heat in a microwave oven.
13. This appliance is intended for Household Use Only. Do not use the appliance for anything
other than its intended use.
14. Never leave the unit unattended while in use.
15. To fill the water tank use fresh, cold water only. If the water in your area is particularly hard,
use de-stilled/filtered water in your appliance.
WARNING: The heating plate is hot when in operation. Do not touch the surface as this
may result in severe burns!

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PARTS DIAGRAM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before First Use
1. Remove the unit from the packaging and remove all stickers, packing material, and literature.
2. Wash the carafe and lid in hot, soapy water –rinse thoroughly. These parts are also
dishwasher-safe.
3. Clean the inside of your coffeemaker by lifting the reservoir lid and pouring cold water into
the reservoir up to, but NOT exceeding, the 8- cup level. Close the reservoir lid
4. Pull open and swing-out the filter basket, But DO NOT add coffee grounds. Ensure this is
clean.
5. Place the carafe with lid in the coffeemaker and switch “ON”. When all the water has brewed
through the permanent filter, switch off the appliance and discard the water.
6. Let the unit cool down for about 5 minutes and repeat the process with fresh, cold water.
For a perfect taste, carry out 2 or 3 boil-processes with fresh water only i.e. without coffee:

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Brewing Coffee
1. Use the carafe to fill the water reservoir with cold water. Choose the desired level in the water
reservoir, fill up to this level and then close the reservoir lid.
2. Pull open the swing-out filter holder and fill in the desired quantity of ground coffee either
directly into the permanent filter or into filter paper that has been fitted into the filter holder. In
the latter instance, remove the permanent filter and replace with the filter paper. Do not use both
the permanent filter and filter paper together.
3. Shake the holder gently to distribute grounds evenly. Swing the basket closed and be sure it
latches.
4. Sit the carafe on the “Keep Hot” plate.
5. Push the control to “ON” and allow the water to filter through the machine.
6. Replace the carafe on the “Keep Hot” plate when not serving to keep coffee hot.
7. Flip the control to “OFF” when brewing is complete.
For large cups: use 5-6g of ground coffee for each cup.
INTERRUPT FEATURE
The Interrupt Feature lets you pour a cup of coffee before brewing is done. There is an automatic
anti-drip valve that lets you remove the carafe to pour a cup of coffee prior to brewing being
completed, without coffee dripping onto the plate below.
NOTE: The carafe must be replaced under the filter basket within 30 seconds to prevent the basket
from overflowing.
CLEANINGYOUR COFFEEMAKER
1. Before cleaning, be sure the units is OFF and has cooled down.
2. Pull the swing-out filter basket open and discard the coffee dregs.
3. Pull the filter basket straight up to detach it and clean parts as follows:
a. The filter basket, carafe and lid are all dishwasher-safe; or they may be hand washed in hot,
soapy water.
b. The coffeemaker’s exterior and the “Keep Hot” plate may be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. Never immerse the body of the coffee
maker in water.
CARING FOR YOUR CARAFE
A damaged carafe may result in possible burns if the jug breaks spilling hot liquid. To avoid
breaking:
1. Do not allow all the liquid content to evaporate from the carafe while on the “Keep Hot” plate
or heat the carafe when empty
2. Discard the carafe if damaged in any manner. A chip or crack could result in breakage.
Replacement carafes should be available for purchase from the Spares Division at
Amalgamated Appliances (Pty) Ltd. Please note that the carafes are not covered by the
warranty.

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3. Never use abrasive scouring pads or cleansers, they will scratch and weaken the glass.
4. Do not place the carafe on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven, or in a
microwave oven.
5. Avoid rough handling and sharp blows.
MINERAL DEPOSITS AND CLOGGING
Mineral deposits left by hard water can clog your coffeemaker. Excessive steaming or a prolonged
brewing cycle, are signs that a cleaning is required. The need to wash out mineral buildup is
determined by your usage frequency and water hardness in your area. During cleaning, more
steaming occurs than when brewing coffee and there may be some splashing of liquid:
1. Pour white vinegar into the water reservoir up to the 4-cup level, add fresh water up to the
8-cup line, and close the lid.
2. Swing the filter basket closed and be sure it latches. Set the empty carafe on the “Keep Hot”
plate.
3. Turn the coffeemaker on and let the cleaning solution brew into the carafe.
4. Turn the coffeemaker off, mid cycle and let it soak for at least 15minutes to soften the deposits.
5. Turn the coffeemaker on again and brew the remaining cleaning solution into the carafe.
6. Turn the coffeemaker off and discard the cleaning solution.
7. Fill the reservoir with cold water to the 10-cup line, replace the empty carafe and then turn on
the coffeemaker for a completed brew cycle to flush out the remaining cleaning solution.
8. Wash the filter basket and carafe as instructed in “Cleaning Your Coffeemaker”.
SERVICE
There are no user/self serviceable parts on this product. If service becomes necessary within the
warranty period the appliance should be returned to an approved Amalgamated Appliances (Pty) Ltd
service centre. Servicing outside the warranty period is still available but this will be chargeable
Hints before returning the appliance for service/repairs:
1. Has the plug been wired correctly and are the wires tight under their screws?
2. Is your household socket working properly?
Sending the appliance in for repairs:
1. Pack the appliance carefully back into its original packaging.
2. Attach your proof of purchase to the product/box.
3. Make sure that your name; contact details as well as an explanation of what is faulty with the
product accompany the appliance to the Service Centre orAgent to facilitate the repairs.

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CHANGING THE PLUG
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
Always ensure that the three-pin plug is connected as follows:

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PLEASE AFFIX YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE/RECEIPT HERE
IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM UNDER WARRANTY THIS RECEIPT MUST BE PRODUCED.
W A R R A N T Y
1. Tedelex Trading (Pty) Limited (“Tedelex”) warrants to the original purchaser of this product (“the
customer”) that this product will be free of defects in quality and workmanship which under normal
personal, family or household use and purpose may manifest within a period of 1 (one) year from the
date of purchase (“warranty period”).
2. Where the customer has purchased a product and it breaks, is defective or does not work properly for
the intended purpose, the customer must notify the supplier from whom the customer bought the
product (“the supplier”) thereof within the warranty period. Any claim in terms of this warranty must be
supported by a proof of purchase. If proof of purchase is not available, then repair, and/or service
charges may be payable by the customer to the supplier.
3. The faulty product must be taken to the supplier's service centre to exercise the warranty.
4. The supplier will refund, repair or exchange the product in terms of this warranty subject to legislative
requirements. This warranty shall be valid only where the customer has not broken the product
himself, or used the product for something that it is not supposed to be used for. The warranty does
not include and will not be construed to cover products damaged as a result of disaster, misuse,
tamper, abuse or any unauthorised modification or repair of the product.
5. This warranty will extend only to the product provided at the date of the purchase and not to any
expendables attached or installed by the customer.
6. If the customer requests that the supplier repairs the product and the product breaks or fails to work
properly within 3 (three) months of the repair and not as a result of misuse, tampering or modification
by or on behalf of the customer, then the supplier may replace the product or pay a refund to the
customer.
7. The customer may be responsible for certain costs where products returned are not in the original
packaging, or if the packaging is damaged. This will be deducted from any refund paid to the
customer.
TEDELEX TRADING (PTY) LTD (JOHANNESBURG)
JOHANNESBURG TEL NO. [phone]
CAPE TOWN TEL NO. [phone]
DURBAN TEL NO. [phone]
www.amap.co.za

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