CONTENTS Your coffee machine Introduction Description of the appliance Touch keys and symbols Operation Before first use Set your appliance to ‘On’ Set your appliance to ‘Standby’ and ‘Off’ Important tips and tricks when you make coffee Make coffee using coffee beans Make coffee using pre-ground coffee Adjust the grind level Make milk-based hot drinks...
YOUR COFFEE MACHINE Introduction Congratulations on your choice of this Asko coffee machine. This product was designed with simple operation and optimum comfort in mind. This manual describes the best way to use this coffee machine. In addition to information on operation, you will also find background information that may come in handy when using the appliance.
YOUR COFFEE MACHINE Description of the appliance Control panel A. My profile B. Settings C. User profile D. Selected aroma E. Time Selected quantity G. Aroma H. Quantity Scroll left/right Beverages available to select 12:30 Aroma Guest Quantity Americano Espresso Coffee Cappuccino Latte...
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YOUR COFFEE MACHINE 1. Lid bean container 2. Bean container 3. Ground coffee funnel (with lid) 4. Knob to adjust the grind level 5. Power cord 6. IEC connector 7. Area for the measuring spoon 8. Cup warming area 9. Service door 10.
YOUR COFFEE MACHINE Touch keys and symbols Touch keys My profile Customise several beverage. • See chapter ‘Customise beverages’. Settings • See chapter ‘Settings menu’. User profile • See chapter ‘Supply a beverage that is customised’. Customise a user profile •...
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YOUR COFFEE MACHINE Touch keys 12:30 Aroma Extra Guest Quantity Increase the quantity after you received your beverage. Americano Espresso Coffee Cappuccino Latte Steam macchiato On/Off 12:30 12:30 12:30 12:30 Aroma Aroma Aroma Aroma Setting is ‘off’. Guest Quantity Guest Quantity Guest Quantity...
OPERATION Before first use Remove the packaging. Make sure the product is complete and undamaged. Check if all accessories are present. Do not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged. Contact the service department if there are any problems. Coffee has been used to test the appliance in the factory.
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OPERATION Read and obey the instructions shown on the display. The display shows information and touch keys to use. Important information is accompanied by an audio signal. The appliance goes to standby automatically. It is now ready for normal use. Danger of burns During rinsing, a little hot water flows out of the coffee spouts.
OPERATION Set your appliance to ‘On’ The appliance is ready to use if it has reached the correct temperature. The primary screen is shown. Attention Each time the appliance is set to ‘On’, it performs an automatic preheat and rinse cycle. This cycle cannot be interrupted.
OPERATION Important tips and tricks when you make coffee • The supply of coffee can be stopped at any moment. • As soon as the supply has ended, you can increase the quantity of coffee. • You can customise beverages. •...
OPERATION Make coffee using pre-ground coffee Important! • Only add pre-ground coffee when the appliance is set to ‘On’. Otherwise, the coffee could spread through the inside of the appliance and damage it. • Only make one cup of coffee at a time. Do not use more than 1 measuring spoon. •...
OPERATION Make milk-based hot drinks • Use skimmed or partially skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature (about 5 °C) to get a richer denser froth. Dial position Description Recommended for… No froth Caffe latte / Hot milk Min. froth Latte macchiato Max.
OPERATION Supply hot water or steam Danger of burns Do not let the appliance stay unattended while hot water or steam is being supplied. 12:30 12:30 Important! Aroma Aroma Guest Guest Quantity Quantity Avoid burns from splashes. Always stop the hot water or steam supply before removing the cup containing the liquid.
SETTINGS Settings menu Rinsing Clean and heat the appliance’s internal circuit. Supply hot water from the coffee spouts and hot water spout (if inserted). • Put a container with a minimum capacity of 100 ml under the coffee and hot water spouts.
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SETTINGS Set language Adjust the language shown on the display. Sound Set the beep on or off. • You hear a beep every time you touch a key and when you insert/remove an accessory. Lighting Set the lighting on or off. •...
MAINTENANCE Clean your appliance Read and obey the instructions shown on the display. The display shows information and touch keys to use. Important information is accompanied by an audio signal. Please note! • Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents, alcohol or chemical products to clean the appliance! •...
12:30 MAINTENANCE Aroma Quantity Espresso Coffee Cappuccino Latte Steam macchiato 12:30 12:30 12:30 12:30 Clean the hot water spout Aroma Aroma Aroma Aroma Quantity Guest Quantity Guest Quantity Guest Quantity Clean the hot water spout each time you used it to froth milk. This avoids the build-up of milk Espresso Coffee Cappuccino...
MAINTENANCE Any milk residues are removed now. Please note! To prepare a number of cappuccinos and milk based coffees, only confirm the CLEAN message after you have prepared the last beverage. To proceed with making the next beverages, touch the escape key. If you touch the escape key, a symbol is shown on the display to remind you that the internal tubes of the milk container need cleaning.
MAINTENANCE Clean the appliance’s internal circuit If the appliance is not used for more than 3 or 4 days, we strongly recommend to obey these steps before using it again. 12:30 Aroma Quantity Espresso Coffee Cappuccino Latte Steam macchiato 12:30 12:30 12:30 12:30...
Quick guide empty grounds empty grounds CONTAINER CONTAINER empty grounds MAINTENANCE Quick guide CONTAINER English Deutsch Clean the drip tray Select Select language language Select language Important! English Deutsch Italiano Francaise English Deutsch Italiano Francaise Clean and empty the drip tray before the indicator is above the cup tray. If you do not, English Deutsch Italiano...
MAINTENANCE Clean the water tank Clean the water tank with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up liquid. Rinse thoroughly before filling the tank and putting it back in the appliance. Clean the coffee spouts Clean the pre-ground coffee funnel EN 25...
MAINTENANCE Descale the appliance Descale the appliance when the related message is shown on the display. • To descale immediately, read and obey the instructions shown on the display. • To descale the appliance later, touch the escape key. A symbol is shown on the display to remind you that the appliance needs descaling. ▷...
MAINTENANCE Set the water hardness The appliance is set by default for a hardness level of 4. The appliance can also be programmed according to the hardness of the mains water in the various regions. The appliance needs to be descaled less often if this hardness level is lower. Immerse the ‘total hardness test’...
MAINTENANCE The water filter symbol is shown on the display adjacent to the time. This indicates that the filter has been enabled. Replace a water softener filter Replace the filter when the related message is shown on the display. • To replace the filter immediately, read and obey the instructions shown on the display.
MAINTENANCE Clean the brewing unit / infuser once a month Important! • Do not remove the brewing unit when the appliance is set to ‘On’. Set the appliance to ‘Standby’. Do not use force to remove the brewing unit. • Do not use washing up liquid to clean the brewing unit. It would remove the lubricant applied to the inside of the piston.
MAINTENANCE Max. 1! Clean the brewing unit / infuser twice a year Important! • Do not remove the brewing unit when the appliance is set to ‘On’. Set the appliance to ‘Standby’. Do not use force to remove the brewing unit. •...
TROUBLE SHOOTING Read and obey the instructions shown on the display. The display shows information and touch keys to use. Important information is accompanied by an audio signal. If the given instruction shown on the display or the given remedy in the table below is not the solution to a problem, contact the Customer Services.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible cause Remedy Coffee does not come out of The coffee spouts are Clean the coffee spouts. one or both of the spouts. blocked. The appliance does not make The appliance has detected Wait for the appliance to be coffee.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS Disposal of packaging and appliance Sustainable materials have been used during manufacture of this appliance. This appliance must be disposed of responsibly at the end of its service life. Ask your local authorities for more information about how to do this. The appliance packaging is recyclable.
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The appliance rating label is located on the side of the appliance. When contacting the service department, have the complete type number to hand. You will find the addresses and phone numbers of the service organisation on the guarantee card. *570051* 570051...
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