MODEL REFERENCE
Melitta Single 5
10 guides

The checks and guides below come from the official manuals for this model.
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Guides
Safety notice
Instructions from the manualSafe use and stopping for service27 steps
- Read the safety notes and operating manual in full and follow them to avoid danger.
- Melitta accepts no liability for damage caused by ignoring these instructions.
- Use the appliance in households and similar areas: kitchens for employees in shops, offices and other commercial areas; agricultural establishments; motels, hotels, other residential facilities and bed-and-breakfast establishments.
- Any other use is improper and may cause personal injury or property damage.
- Melitta is not liable for damage caused by improper use.
- Do not place the appliance in a cupboard during operation.
- Connect it only to a properly installed earthed socket.
- Always disconnect it from power when unsupervised and before assembly, disassembly or cleaning.
- During operation, parts such as the steam outlet at the filter become very hot.
- Avoid touching these parts and avoid contact with hot steam.
- Do not open the filter holder during brewing.
- The hotplate becomes very hot during use and remains hot for a long time after brewing.
- Avoid touching it because it can cause burns.
- Keep the power cable away from the hotplate.
- Do not use the appliance if its power cable is damaged.
- Keep the cable away from liquids.
- Never immerse the appliance in water.
- Do not use the jug in a microwave.
- Do not clean food-contact parts with aggressive cleaning agents or scouring cream.
- Remove detergent residues with clean water.
- Further cleaning instructions are in the cleaning and maintenance section.
- Children aged eight or older may use the appliance only with supervision or instruction in safe use and an understanding of the potential hazards.
- Children may clean or maintain it only if aged eight or older and supervised.
- Keep the appliance and cable away from children under eight.
- People with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, or lacking experience or knowledge, need supervision or instruction in safe use and an understanding of the potential hazards.
- Children must not play with the appliance.
- Have the power cable replaced and all other repairs carried out only by Melitta Customer Service or an authorised repair shop.
Before first use
Instructions from the manualBefore first use3 steps
- Read all operating and safety instructions carefully.
- Check that the voltage in your home matches the voltage indicated on the bottom of the appliance.
- Clean the appliance by filling the water tank with clear cold water and allowing it to run through without coffee.
Coffee preparation
Instructions from the manualCoffee preparation15 steps
- Insert the appliance plug into a socket.
- Raise the water-tank lid and pour the required amount of fresh cold water from the glass jug into the tank.
- Use the scales on the glass jug and water-level indicator to determine the number of cups.
- Lift the filter lid.
- Fold over the seamed edges of the filter bag and place it in the filter.
- The inner filter insert is removable.
- Put filter-fine ground coffee into the filter bag.
- The manual recommends one level coffee measure, approximately 6 g, per cup, or varying the quantity to taste.
- Close the filter lid.
- Place the glass jug with its lid on the hotplate under the filter.
- Switch the appliance on.
- The on/off switch lights up to show that the machine is operating.
- The drip stop prevents dripping when the jug is removed after filtration.
- The hotplate keeps coffee hot while the machine is switched on.
- The appliance switches off automatically 40 minutes after switch-on.

Diagram key
- Diagonal pointer arrow: On/off switch. Switch the appliance on; the switch lights up to show that the machine is operating.

Diagram key
- Diagonal pointer arrow: Drip stop. It prevents dripping when the jug is removed after filtration.
Additional instructions:
Instructions from the manualJug lid and cooling between brews2 steps
- Before starting a brewing cycle, put the lid on the glass jug so that the filter outlet is open.
- Switch the machine off between two brewing cycles and let it cool for approximately five minutes.
Detachable parts:
Instructions from the manualCleaning removable partsView
Always unplug the appliance before cleaning. Clean the filter insert, glass jug and lid with hot water and washing-up liquid, or wash them in the dishwasher.
Basic appliance:
Instructions from the manualCleaning the appliance exterior4 steps
- Always unplug the appliance before cleaning.
- Clean the exterior with a soft damp cloth and some washing-up liquid.
- Never clean the appliance or cord under running water or immerse them in water.
- Do not use scouring pads or harsh abrasives.
Descaling
Instructions from the manualDescaling4 steps
- In hard-water areas, scale will eventually build up.
- Descale regularly after every 40 filtrations to maintain operation.
- Use Melitta Anti Calc Liquid for Filter Coffee & Aqua Machines.
- The manual gives no descaler quantity or separate ordered descaling method; do not infer a dose from this guide.
Important:
Instructions from the manualRinsing after descalingView
After descaling, repeat the brewing process with clear cold water and no coffee at least two to three times.
Notes on disposal
Instructions from the manualDisposal4 steps
- Appliances marked with the WEEE symbol are subject to European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment guidelines.
- Do not put electrical appliances in household waste.
- Dispose of the appliance responsibly through suitable collection systems.
- Recycle the packaging materials.
Terms of guarantee
Instructions from the manualUK guarantee and service12 steps
- In addition to the end user’s legal guarantee claims against the seller, Melitta grants a manufacturer guarantee for devices bought from an authorised dealer.
- The 24-month guarantee starts on the sale date, which must be proved by a purchase receipt.
- The device was designed and built for household use, not commercial use.
- Guarantee work neither extends nor restarts the guarantee period for the device or installed spare parts.
- Within the guarantee period, Melitta will correct defects caused by material or manufacturing errors by repair or replacement at its discretion.
- Replaced parts become Melitta’s property.
- The guarantee excludes defects caused by improper connection, handling or unauthorised repair attempts; failure to follow use, care and maintenance instructions; or consumables such as cleaning agents, descalers or water filters that do not meet the original specifications.
- Wear parts such as seals and valves, and fragile parts such as glass, are excluded.
- Guarantee service is handled through the country’s service hotline.
- These terms apply to devices bought and used in the UK.
- Devices bought or taken abroad receive service under the guarantee conditions applicable to that country.
- The manual lists Melitta UK Ltd., Hortonwood 45, Telford, Shropshire TF1 7FA, United Kingdom; telephone +44(0)800 0288002 and www.melitta.co.uk.
Model details
Model and compatibility
- Coffee dose
- One level coffee measure, approximately 6 g, per cup, or vary to taste.
- Automatic switch-off
- 40 minutes after switch-on.
- Descaling interval
- After every 40 filtrations in hard-water areas.
- Special brewing valve
- The special valve prevents water entering the filter before it is hot enough, including when preparing small cup volumes.