1. Inleiding
Thank you for choosing the Oster Compact Stainless Steel Coffee Maker OCAF300-127. This manual provides important information for the safe and efficient use of your appliance. Please read these instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference.
This coffee maker features a compact design, a 0.7L capacity suitable for up to 19 small cups (40ml each), a keep warm function, and a reusable filter for convenience.
2. Belangrike veiligheidsinstruksies
- Lees alle instruksies voordat u die toestel gebruik.
- Moenie aan warm oppervlaktes raak nie. Gebruik handvatsels of knoppe.
- Om te beskerm teen brand, elektriese skok en beserings aan persone, moenie koord, proppe of toestel in water of ander vloeistof dompel nie.
- Noukeurige toesig is nodig wanneer enige toestel deur of naby kinders gebruik word.
- Trek uit die stopcontact wanneer dit nie gebruik word nie en voor skoonmaak. Laat afkoel voor jy onderdele aan- of afhaal, en voordat jy die toestel skoonmaak.
- Moenie enige toestel gebruik met 'n beskadigde koord of prop of nadat die toestel wanfunksioneer, of op enige manier beskadig is nie. Stuur toestel terug na die naaste gemagtigde diensfasiliteit vir ondersoek, herstel of aanpassing.
- Die gebruik van bykomstighede wat nie deur die toestelvervaardiger aanbeveel word nie, kan brand, elektriese skok of beserings aan persone tot gevolg hê.
- Moenie buite gebruik nie.
- Moenie dat koord oor die rand van tafel of toonbank hang, of aan warm oppervlaktes raak nie.
- Moenie op of naby 'n warm gas- of elektriese brander, of in 'n verhitte oond plaas nie.
- Koppel altyd eers die prop aan die toestel, en steek dan die koord in die muursok. Om te ontkoppel, draai enige beheer na 'af' en verwyder dan die prop uit die muursok.
- Moenie die toestel vir ander as die bedoeling gebruik nie.
- Die karaffel is slegs ontwerp vir gebruik met hierdie toestel. Dit mag nooit op 'n reeks top gebruik word nie.
- Moenie 'n warm karaf op 'n nat of koue oppervlak plaas nie.
- Moenie 'n gebarste kraf of 'n kraf met 'n los of verswakte handvatsel gebruik nie.
- Moenie die pot met skoonmaakmiddels, staalwolblokkies of ander skuurmateriaal skoonmaak nie.
- Hierdie toestel is nie skottelgoedwasser-veilig nie.
BEWAAR HIERDIE INSTRUKSIES.
3. Produk verbyview
Familiarize yourself with the components of your Oster Compact Stainless Steel Coffee Maker.

Beeld: Voorkant view of the Oster Compact Stainless Steel Coffee Maker OCAF300-127.
Komponente:
- Waterreservoir: Vir die aanvul met water.
- Deksel: Bedek die waterreservoir en filtermandjie.
- Filtermandjie: Holds the reusable permanent filter and coffee grounds.
- Reusable Permanent Filter: Elimineer die behoefte aan papierfilters.
- Glas karaf: Collects brewed coffee. Capacity 0.7L (approx. 19 small cups).
- Keep Warm Plate: Handhaaf koffietemperatuur na brou.
- Krag skakelaar: To turn the coffee maker on/off.
- Watervlak-aanwyser: Shows the amount of water in the reservoir.

Image: The coffee maker with the glass carafe and filter basket removed, illustrating the separate components.
4. Opstelling en voor eerste gebruik
Uitpak:
- Remove all packaging materials, stickers, and labels from the coffee maker.
- Vee die buitekant van die koffiemaker met adamp lap.
Aanvanklike skoonmaaksiklus:
Before brewing coffee for the first time, it is recommended to run a cleaning cycle with water only.
- Fill the water reservoir with clean water up to the maximum fill line.
- Place the empty reusable filter into the filter basket, and ensure the glass carafe is in place on the keep warm plate.
- Maak die deksel toe.
- Steek die koffiemasjien in 'n 127V-elektriese aansluiting.
- Druk die kragskakelaar om die toestel aan te skakel.
- Allow the full cycle to complete, letting all the water drip into the carafe.
- Discard the water from the carafe and rinse the carafe and filter.
5. Bedryfsinstruksies
Koffie brou:
- Maak seker dat die koffiemasjien afgeskakel en koel is.
- Open the lid and fill the water reservoir with fresh, cold water. Use the water level indicator on the side of the coffee maker as a guide for the desired number of cups. Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
- Place the reusable permanent filter into the filter basket.
- Add the desired amount of ground coffee into the filter. A general guideline is one tablespoon of ground coffee per cup (40ml), but adjust to your taste.
- Maak die deksel stewig toe.
- Place the empty glass carafe onto the keep warm plate, ensuring it is properly seated.
- Steek die koffiemasjien in 'n 127V-elektriese aansluiting.
- Press the power switch to turn on the coffee maker. The indicator light will illuminate.
- The brewing process will begin. Water will heat up and drip through the coffee grounds into the carafe.
- Once brewing is complete, the coffee maker will automatically switch to the keep warm function. The keep warm plate will maintain the coffee at an ideal temperature.
- To serve, carefully remove the carafe from the keep warm plate. The anti-drip feature will temporarily stop the flow of coffee.
- After serving, return the carafe to the keep warm plate to keep the remaining coffee warm.
- When you are finished, press the power switch to turn off the coffee maker and unplug it from the outlet.

Image: The coffee maker with a cup of hot coffee, highlighting the keep warm function.
6. Onderhoud en Skoonmaak
Gereelde skoonmaak verseker optimale werkverrigting en verleng die lewensduur van jou koffiemasjien.
Daaglikse skoonmaak:
- Ontkoppel altyd die koffiemasjien se stekker en laat dit heeltemal afkoel voordat jy dit skoonmaak.
- Remove the glass carafe and the reusable permanent filter.
- Discard used coffee grounds from the filter.
- Wash the glass carafe and the reusable permanent filter in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. These parts are not dishwasher safe.
- Wipe the exterior of the coffee maker, including the keep warm plate, with a soft, damp lap. Moenie skuurskoonmakers of skuursponsies gebruik nie.
- Moet nooit die hoofeenheid van die koffiemasjien in water of enige ander vloeistof dompel nie.

Beeld: Nabyskoot view of the reusable permanent filter, emphasizing its washable nature.
Ontkalking (Elke 2-4 weke, afhangende van die waterhardheid):
Mineral deposits from water can build up in your coffee maker and affect its performance. Descaling helps remove these deposits.
- Mix 2-4 tablespoons of white vinegar with water to fill the reservoir to the MAX line.
- Place the empty reusable filter in the filter basket and the empty carafe on the keep warm plate.
- Turn on the coffee maker and let it brew the vinegar solution through the cycle.
- After the cycle, turn off the coffee maker, discard the solution, and rinse the carafe and filter.
- Run 2-3 cycles with clean water only to flush out any remaining vinegar taste.
7. Probleemoplossing
Indien u enige probleme met u koffiemasjien ondervind, raadpleeg die volgende algemene probleme en oplossings:
| Probleem | Moontlike oorsaak | Oplossing |
|---|---|---|
| Koffie brou nie. | No water in reservoir; Coffee maker not plugged in; Power switch not on. | Fill water reservoir; Plug in coffee maker; Turn on power switch. |
| Koffie is te swak of te sterk. | Verkeerde koffie-tot-water-verhouding; Koffiemaal te grof/fyn. | Adjust amount of coffee grounds; Use appropriate grind for drip coffee makers. |
| Koffie loop oor uit die filtermandjie. | Too much coffee grounds; Filter basket not properly seated; Clogged filter. | Reduce coffee grounds; Ensure filter basket is correctly placed; Clean the reusable filter thoroughly or descale the unit. |
| Koffie smaak sleg. | Old coffee grounds; Unit needs cleaning/descaling; Poor water quality. | Use fresh coffee grounds; Clean and descale the coffee maker; Use filtered water. |
| Keep warm plate not heating. | Coffee maker not turned on; Malfunction. | Ensure power switch is on; If problem persists, contact customer support. |
If the problem persists after trying these solutions, please contact Oster customer support.
8. Spesifikasies
Technical details for the Oster Compact Stainless Steel Coffee Maker OCAF300-127:
- Modelnommer: OCAF300-127
- Handelsmerk: Oster
- Kleur: Swart
- Produk Afmetings (D x B x H): 14 cm x 22 cm x 25.5 cm
- Item gewig: 1.2 kilogram
- Kapasiteit: 0.7 Liters (approximately 19 x 40ml cups)
- Krag: 600 Watt
- Voltage: 127 Volt
- Bedryfsmodus: Volledig outomaties
- Koffie-invoertipe: Gemaalde koffie
- Filter tipe: Reusable Permanent Filter
- Materiaal: Plastiek, glas
- Skottelgoedwasser veilig: Nee
- Ingesluit komponente: 1 coffee maker, 1 glass carafe

Image: The coffee maker with its dimensions indicated for reference.
9. Waarborg en Ondersteuning
Waarborginligting:
This Oster coffee maker comes with a 1-jaar beperkte waarborg from the date of purchase. This warranty covers manufacturing defects under normal household use. It does not cover damage resulting from misuse, accident, alteration, neglect, or commercial use.
Bewaar asseblief u aankoopbewys as bewys van aankoop vir enige waarborgeise.
Kliëntediens:
For technical assistance, warranty claims, or to inquire about replacement parts, please contact Oster customer support through their official webwebwerf of die kontakinligting wat saam met u produkverpakking verskaf word.
You can also visit the official Oster store on Amazon for more information: Oster Store