User Manual Coffee machine English V0.16 Valid for all WMF 900 models Series 900 Order number 33 2624 2010 Edition 05.2014...
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Congratulations on the purchase of your WMF coffee machine. The WMF 900 coffee machine is a fully automatic single cup machine for espresso, café crème, cappuccino, milk coffee, latte macchiato, milk foam, and hot water. Each beverage is freshly brewed which guarantees a high quality beverage.
Clean the milk system ..........49 Milk system cleaning Connect & Clean milk system rinsing Machine cleaning Change water filter Change water filter Rinse water filter User Manual WMF 900...
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Chapter 12 Guarantee and directives for private use 12.1 Intended use 12.2 Directives 12.3 Guarantee and warranty for private use Chapter 13 premium service and maintenance 24 months Chapter 14 technical data Chapter 15 Shipping and disposal Index User Manual WMF 900...
Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 parts of the coffee machine DI_00_00_00 your selection pls 08:15 23.04.2014 User Manual WMF 900...
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Hot water spout All-in-One spout Milk hose Removable drip tray with drip grid SteamJet cup warmer Water tank Grounds container ON/OFF button Brewing unit Display and functional pads C pad Star pad P pad Minus pad Plus pad User Manual WMF 900...
IMportant • to the coffee machine • for the installation location Consult the warranty / always follow the User Manual. guarantee section w from page 83 note notE • Instructions for safe use and tips for easier operation. User Manual WMF 900...
All-in-One spout, milk nozzle and milk hose O-rings Seals Prior to brewing cycle, coffee is briefly infused in order to Pre-infusion ensure a more intense release of its aromatic substances. Pressing Automatic pressing of ground coffee prior to brewing Rinsing Intermediate cleaning User Manual WMF 900...
• Never open the housing. • Never loosen the screws, and do not remove any housing parts. Conditions for usage and installation IMportant Follow the User Manual. Technical data w starting on page 86 User Manual WMF 900...
Consult the warranty / guarantee section In case of doubt, do not start up the coffee w from page 83 machine, and inform the WMF Service. > Retain the original packaging in the event of For accessories and any subsequent return. identification of machine...
2.5.2 Determine the water hardness The unit used is the Request the water hardness reading from your water “Deutsche Karbonathärte” supplier, or determine it by using the WMF carbonate (°dKH) hardness test in the accessories (complete with instructions) 2.5.3 Fill the water tank ...
The milk hose must always be placed carefully into the guide. The milk hose must not be in front of the coffee grounds container or the coffee grounds container opening. Insert the end of the milk hose into the milk pack User Manual WMF 900...
Start-up 2.7.1 Milk lance Stick the WMF milk lance into the milk container and connect it to the milk hose. The exterior of the milk hose no longer comes into contact with the milk, for optimal hygiene. Adjust the porosity of the milk foam as desired by turning the screw.
• Select cup size press and hold plus pad • Step forward touch briefly • Increase value touch briefly • Increase coffee strength touch briefly • Select cup size press and hold • Pot function press and hold User Manual WMF 900...
28 • The set values can be changed after start-up. This message is displayed for 5 seconds. The initial set-up software then provides a guide through the initial of your WMF 900 settings. DI_02_11_03 time The current time. time...
OK: P change: -/+ = water filter for 100 liters of water 100 l Insert water filter = water filter for 200 liters of water 200 l w page 12 = no water filter Capacity life shown applies for 10 °dKH. User Manual WMF 900...
Start-up is complete. All settings can be changed 08:15 23.04.2014 now, or at a later time. Setting options • Cup volumes (cup size) page 30 • Set grinding degree page 45 • Beverage setting page 31 • Basic settings page 37 User Manual WMF 900...
“Ready to operate” display appears. page 38 Energy saving mode If an Eco-mode has been activated, this is shown on the DI_00_00_00_e display with an in front of the date. E your selection pls 08:15 E 23.04.2014 User Manual WMF 900...
When the warm-up rinsing is activated Briefly press the beverage button If more than 10 minutes have passed since the last beverage was dispensed, the display shows the question of whether to perform a warm‑up rinsing. The warm‑up rinsing can be skipped. User Manual WMF 900...
1x latte macchiato Milk button touch briefly 1 serving of milk touch and hold Milk foam Hot water button touch briefly 1 serving of hot water touch and hold Hot water dispensing continues for as long as the pad is held. User Manual WMF 900...
Dispensing takes place according to the settings. Dispense a variable amount of hot water Place a suitably sized cup under the hot water spout Touch and hold the hot water button Dispensing continues for as long as the button is held. User Manual WMF 900...
Place a cup on the cup warmer with the opening facing downward Touch and hold for longer than 2 seconds Hot steam slowly flows into the cup from below. The steam flow stops automatically when the star pad is released, or after 8 seconds. User Manual WMF 900...
Leave the pot in place until all brewing place pot cycles have finished, and OK: P the “Ready to operate” display appears again. Start the pot function with Follow the display messages User Manual WMF 900...
Open the manual insert lid DI_03_12_01 The display shows: insert ground coffee select beverage Insert ground coffee (max. 15 g) Close the manual insert lid Touch the desired beverage button Manual insert Cancel beverage dispensing Touch User Manual WMF 900...
• The drip tray may contain hot liquids. > Move the drip tray carefully. Observe the Safety chapter w starting on page 76 > Replace carefully so that no water accidentally drips down. Clean drip tray daily w Care page 60 User Manual WMF 900...
48 Disconnect mains plug Follow the manual. IMportant If this is not observed, the liability is invalidated Consult the warranty / in the event of any resultant damage. guarantee section w from page 83 User Manual WMF 900...
As soon as the cup volume is set as desired, confirm the values with 4.1.1 Dispensing test Touch the desired beverage button The beverage is dispensed using the newly changed values. Each beverage setting can be tested during setup. User Manual WMF 900...
OK: P browse: -/+ Select the beverage for which the taste and The PIN is requested prior to this composition should be set action, if the PIN function is active. Activate PIN function w page 41 User Manual WMF 900...
Set the value as desired Start a dispensing test with the current values As soon as the beverage is set as desired, confirm the values with User Manual WMF 900...
Set as desired beverages except café crème. Start a dispensing test with the current values As soon as the beverage is set as desired, confirm the values with User Manual WMF 900...
Settings | User profiles 4.3 User profiles It is possible to adjust this setting on the WMF 900 sensor plus the version of the coffee machine. The WMF 900 sensor plus can manage three individual user profiles, in addition to the standard user profile.
Touch the desired beverage button The beverage is then dispensed using the settings The selected user profile remains for the selected user profile. active for 10 seconds. Select the beverage within this time period. User Manual WMF 900...
Person 1 really should be reset. No: C Yes: P Reset? DI_PR_01_01_12 No: C Yes: P Save user profile -> Touch Reset user profile -> Touch Reset profile ▓ ▓ ▓ ▓ ▓ ▓ ▓ ▓ ▓ User Manual WMF 900...
PIN function is active. Activate PIN function w page 41 DI_04_03_03 4.4.2 Language Touch to set the desired language language: english Confirm the desired setting with OK: P change: -/+ User Manual WMF 900...
0 min If switch-on time is activated, the off automatically. coffee machine switches on again Confirm the desired setting with at the set switch-on time. It cannot be set between 0 and 5 minutes. User Manual WMF 900...
Temperature is reduced 5 minutes Always switched off. after the last beverage. For dispensing pure coffee, without milk beverages. After the temperature has been reduced, it must be heated up before the next beverage is dispensed. Heating duration approx. 15 seconds. User Manual WMF 900...
Cleaning interval It can be set to , for household use standard cleaning: standard and monthly machine cleaning, or office OK: P change: -/+ recommended for commercial use and daily machine cleaning. Confirm the desired setting with User Manual WMF 900...
4.4.15 Factory settings If set to all beverage settings are reset to the factory sett.: factory settings. OK: P change: -/+ Confirm the desired setting with All individual settings are lost if you reset to the factory settings. User Manual WMF 900...
Hot water your selection pls Espresso 08:15 23.04.2014 Café crème Cappuccino Latte macchiato Milk DI_04_03_18 4.4.17 Display contrast Display contrast is set here. display contrast Confirm the desired setting with OK: P change: -/+ User Manual WMF 900...
No: C Yes: P presented. The PIN is requested prior to Keep counter settings this action, if the PIN function is Touch active. Delete counters Activate PIN function Touch w page 41 User Manual WMF 900...
The name and type of the device are displayed. WMF 900S browse: -/+ DI_04_05_05 4.6.3 Machine number The 6-digit machine number is shown. serial no. ###### browse: -/+ DI_04_05_06 4.6.4 Date of production The date of production is shown. prod. date: mm.aaaa browse: -/+ User Manual WMF 900...
Set grinding degree one stage coarser Grinding degree too coarse • The coffee comes out too fast, especially for espresso; the crema is too light and does not last; the aroma is flat. Set grinding degree one stage finer User Manual WMF 900...
Health hazard. Hygiene. CaUtIon • All cleaning agents are perfectly tuned to the cleaning programs. Observe the Safety chapter w starting on page 76 > Use only WMF cleaning and descaling media. User Manual WMF 900...
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> Never reach under the spouts while cleaning or descaling. > Ensure that no one ever drinks the cleaning solution or descaling solution. never clean the coffee machine parts in IMportant the dishwasher. Consult the warranty / guarantee section w from page 83 User Manual WMF 900...
= Daily, at least once per day and as required Weekly = Weekly cleaning Regularly = Regularly as required Message = After the display shows a message Optional = Optional (depending on the model) = Daily as required User Manual WMF 900...
• Milk is very sensitive. Germs that can pose a health hazard can build up in the milk Observe the safety instructions for cleaning system. w starting on page 46 > Follow all hygiene instructions. > Valid for commercial use: Follow the HACCP cleaning schedule. User Manual WMF 900...
Wipe off the outside of the milk hose with a clean, damp cloth Connect the milk hose with the milk nozzle to the hot water spout [1] Turn the milk hose clockwise, until it stops [2] User Manual WMF 900...
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All-in-One spout. Clean the All-in-One spout with a steam jet. Hold the milk hose with the milk nozzle over the drip tray after rinsing, so that the remaining hot water can run out User Manual WMF 900...
> Never reach under the spouts while cleaning or descaling. > Ensure that no one ever drinks the cleaning solution or descaling solution. The cleaning program provides a step-by-step guide through the machine cleaning on the display. Follow the messages. User Manual WMF 900...
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49 A minute countdown timer shows the time remaining in the cleaning cycle. Milk system cleaning After cleaning, the display requests a manual milk w page 50 system cleaning. This message disappears with the C pad is touched User Manual WMF 900...
-/+ Touch DI_06_07_03 Filter change starts. remove water tank DI_06_07_04 Remove water tank remove old filter place new filter Insert water filter Replace the old water filter with a new one w Start-up page 12 User Manual WMF 900...
Calculated by the coffee machine and shown on the display. • Postpone descaling Touch • Number of brewing cycles 50 brewing cycles allowed after the first message before beverages are blocked • Remove beverage block Perform a descaling User Manual WMF 900...
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• 1 bottle of WMF liquid descaling agent (0.75 liter) • 3-liter collection container Display messages lead you step by step through the program.
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The crystals must not enter Pour one whole bottle of WMF liquid descaling agent the coffee machine. into the water tank Fill the water tank with water and stir The water temperature in the tank must not exceed ...
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Place the lid on the water tank Insert the water tank carefully Touch DI_08_01_01 The descaling continues. descaling ... time remain: 1 min A minute countdown timer shows the time remaining in the descaling cycle. User Manual WMF 900...
Disconnect mains plug Disassemble the milk foamer [1] Press the red steam nozzle to the left with the index finger to remove it [2] Carefully clean the steam nozzle with a small cleaning brush User Manual WMF 900...
• There is a hazard of causing scratches or IMportant scores. > Do not clean with scouring powders or the Consult the warranty / guarantee section like. w from page 83 > Do not use any sharp cleaners or implements. > Use soft cloths for cleaning. User Manual WMF 900...
6.12 Clean the water tank Thoroughly rinse out the water tank weekly with warm drinking water Severe scale deposits can be removed with WMF liquid descaling agent. After descaling, thoroughly rinse the water tank under warm drinking water in order to remove all descaler residues.
CaUtIon • If a beverage is initiated accidentally, there is a hazard of being injured. Observe the Safety chapter w starting on page 76 > Always switch off using the ON/OFF button prior to cleaning. > Disconnect mains plug. User Manual WMF 900...
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Unscrew the air intake pipe from the milk foamer [5] Unscrew the black cap from the air intake pipe [5] Milk hose and milk nozzle Top and bottom part of the Air intake pipe, with cap All-in-One spout, with hose coupling User Manual WMF 900...
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Care | Clean the milk system Health hazard in case of eye contact CaUtIon • In case of eye contact, the WMF milk system cleaner can cause severe eye injury. Observe the Safety chapter w starting on page 76 > Ensure that the WMF milk system cleaner never makes contact with the eyes of a person or animal.
Use the multitool to turn the thread on the head of the brewing unit counterclockwise [4] The scraper flips out to the front, and the brewing sieve is now visible [5]. Clean the brewing unit under warm drinking water [6] User Manual WMF 900...
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If the brewing unit cannot be inserted without resistance: > Turn the thread on the brewing unit head slightly to the left or right with the multitool until the brewing unit slides into the guide. > Never use force. Danger of breakage. User Manual WMF 900...
With correct installation, care, maintenance, and cleaning, WMF coffee machines meet the requirements described above. If care and cleaning of the coffee machine is not carried out properly, dispensing milk beverages will constitute a food hygiene hazard point.
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4 hours of operation time (absolutely required for a low number of 2. Manual All‑in‑One spout cleaning (Milk foamer) dispense cycles, or if milk is not cooled) w Cleaning instructions 4. General machine cleaning Cleaning steps Cleaning steps Time Signature Time Signature User Manual WMF 900...
Pour coffee beans into the bean hopper w page 71 Touch the desired beverage button again The grinding process continues and the additional coffee required for the brewing cycle is ground. The desired beverage is brewed. User Manual WMF 900...
Change the filter change water filter Change water filter page 54 DI_08_01_12 8.1.8 Descale machine the machine must be descaled machine descaling Perform a descaling OK: P Care Descaling, page 55 User Manual WMF 900...
WMF Service If the error occurs again or if the error indicated is not w page 85 listed please call the WMF Service. Some messages lead to blocking of individual functions. You will notice this by the fact that the beverage button illumination goes out.
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Check the O-ring on the water tank coupling and replace if needed If the error recurs, call the WMF Service Brewing unit is clogged Remove the brewing unit, clean it manually, insert it, and perform a machine cleaning ...
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Action instructions Motor driver error Switch off the coffee machine and then on again after a few seconds If the error recurs, call the WMF Service Grinder blocked the grinder is blocked by a foreign object Release blocked grinder, page 62 Grinding degree too fine ...
Deaerate the coffee machine: dispense hot water until a smooth water stream comes out Note: it is normal for the water pump to start by itself from time to time during operation, as it automatically fills the system. User Manual WMF 900...
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Water tank is difficult Lightly smear the O-rings on the water tank coupling to move with the WMF “gasket grease” Instructions in the care kit Brewing unit is Lightly smear the O-rings on the brewing unit with difficult to remove and WMF “gasket grease”...
• Follow all the safety instructions. 9.1 Hazards to the operator At WMF, safety is one of the most essential product features. The effectiveness of the safety devices can only be ensured if the following points are observed.
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> Never use the SteamJet function without the drip tray grid or the cup warmer cover in place. Burn hazard. Hot surfaces. CaUtIon • The brewing unit can get hot. > Clean the brewing unit only when the machine has cooled off. User Manual WMF 900...
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• The hot liquids can irritate the skin, and the heat poses a burn hazard. > Never reach under the spouts while cleaning or descaling. > Ensure that no one ever drinks the cleaning solution or descaling solution. User Manual WMF 900...
Coffee grinder • Foreign objects can damage the grinders. This damage is not covered under the warranty. > Ensure that no foreign objects land in the coffee bean hopper. User Manual WMF 900...
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• For water with carbonate hardness in excess of 5 °dKH, a WMF water filter must be fitted; otherwise, the coffee machine can be damaged due to build-up of scale. • For insurance reasons always ensure that, at the end of operation, the mains switch is switched off or the mains plug is unplugged.
“General Terms and Conditions” in various variations into cups or pots. of WMF AG and this User Manual. Any In addition, the coffee machine can other use or use that goes beyond the dispense hot water. This device is also...
WMF descaling agent. valves and the pressure containers, among other checks. These measures The manufacturer's specifications are conducted by WMF Service or by regarding maintenance cycles WMF authorised service personnel as and frequency of maintenance part of the maintenance work.
• With respect to the consequences of on the part of WMF. improper modifications undertaken • With respect to faults which occur without the consent of WMF, or by as a result of failure to follow repair or reconditioning work on handling instructions and regulations,...
The use of the device is also subject water (beverages, cleaning) or milk to the “General Terms and Conditions” (cooled, pasteurised, homogenised, of WMF AG and this User Manual. Any UHt). other use or use that goes beyond the 12.2 Directives...
You can reach the WMF Service Center if first point of contact. the local WMF Service is not known. Service certificate: w www.wmf.de w Coffee & Tea w Fully automatic coffee machines w WMF 900 w Downloads name and address of the guarantor In Germany: WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Aktiengesellschaft Eberhardstraße...
The work must be carried out by authorised installation technicians in compliance with general, country-specific and local regulations. The potential equalization terminal is installed by WMF Service if needed. User Manual WMF 900...
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Water Water temperature maximum 35 °C. Water quality For drinking water with carbonate hardness above 5 °dKH, a WMF water filter should be fitted upstream. Ambient temperature +5 °C to maximum +35 °C (empty the water system in case of frost). Maximum humidity 80 % relative humidity without condensation.
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The mains switch and plug top are part of the on‑site installation. The coffee machine may not be fitted with a fixed permanent mains connection if installed on a transporting trolley (a mobile station). User Manual WMF 900...
This device conforms to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and must not be disposed of in household trash. Further information is available at your nearest collection station or at your service center. User Manual WMF 900...
Language 37 Date of production 44 Latte macchiato button 21 Date / time 38 Level indicator 26 Delete counters 43 Descaling 55 Determine the water hardness 12 Device name 44 Directives 82, 84 Dispensing hot water 7, 22 User Manual WMF 900...
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Weight empty 86 Read counters 43 Without water drain 26 Ready to operate 9, 19 WMF Service Hotline 85 Recommended daily capacity 86 Work on site 86 Release blocked grinder 62 Rest time 32 Rinse water filter 17 User Manual WMF 900...