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coffee wakes up the world User Manual Coffee machine English 01.06.01 Series 1200 33 2603 0010 12.2014...
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Congratulations on the purchase of your WMF coffee machine. The WMF 1200 S coffee machine is a fully automatic single cup machine for espresso, café crème, cappuccino, milk coffee, latte macchiato, milk foam and hot water. Hot Choc beverages are also available as options.
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No warranty is provided: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . overview of additional instructions technical data technical data for coffee machine Conditions for usage and installation accessories and spare parts index User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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> Follow all the safety instructions. 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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> Always place a suitable cup under the spout when dispensing beverages. risk of injury CaUtion • Long hair could become caught in the grinder head and drawn into the coffee machine. > Always protect hair with a hairnet before removing the bean hopper. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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Health hazard CaUtion • The milk system cleaner and the cleaning tablets are irritants. > Follow the protective measures on the packaging of the cleaning agent. > Only put in cleaning tablet after a display message. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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• Fluids can be discharged from the coffee machine if used improperly or if errors occur. These fluids can cause a slipping hazard. > Regularly check whether the coffee machine is leaking, and make sure no water is coming out. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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Introduction introduction parts of the coffee machine DI_02_09_00 your selection pls 08:15 09.01.2013 User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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Hot water button ON/OFF switch (on the bottom of the front panel) Water tank (coffee machines without a constant water supply) Brewing unit Display and functional pads C pad Care pad P pad Minus pad Plus pad User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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• Instructions for safe use and tips for easier operation. ready to operate The descriptions in the User Manual always assume DI_00_00_00 that the coffee machine is ready to operate. your selection pls 08:15 09.01.2013 User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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Automatic pressing of ground coffee prior to Pressing brewing cycle. Rinsing Intermediate cleaning SB mode (self-service mode) Self-service customer operation Topping Milk powder WMF Perfect Extraction System Program for the perfect grinding degree setting User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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• Never open the housing. • Never loosen the screws, and do not remove any housing parts. Conditions for usage iMportant and installation Technical data w starting on page 93 Follow the User Manual. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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> Retain the original packaging in the event Technical data of any subsequent return. w starting on page 93 Unpack the WMF 1200 S and place it on a stable, horizontal surface Water tank Remove water tank, remove lid Take out any accessory components contained...
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3.3.2 Determine the water hardness Request water hardness reading from water supplier, or determine using WMF carbonate hardness test (complete with instructions) in the accessories The unit used is the “Deutsche Karbonathärte” = °dKH 3.3.3 Fill the water tank ...
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• orange milk nozzle = with a cooler, milk temperature 4–8 °C * light blue milk nozzle • green milk nozzle = milk temperature 8–16 °C * white milk nozzle * Alternative milk nozzles, depending on the milk types used. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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Milk cooler adapter connection on the combi spout Screw the milk hose adapter onto the Easy Milk connection Fill the milk container in the milk cooler with milk w Milk cooler User Manual Easy Milk connection User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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• Step back • Reduce value • Reduce coffee strength (mild) • Select cup size (-25 %) plus pad • Step forward • Increase value • Increase coffee strength (strong) • Select cup size (+25 %) User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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• The set values can be changed after start-up. DI_02_09_02 This message is displayed for 5 seconds. initial set-up The software then provides a guide through the of your WMF 1200 S initial settings. Switch off time DI_02_09_03 Automatic switch off time in minutes after the sw. off time: 0 min last beverage dispensing.
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Place a collection container with approx. place 3L container 3 litres capacity under the combi spout under spout When rinsing the filter, you will hear unusual noises. This is normal. The noises will end during the filter rinse. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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The adjacent w starting on page 6 surfaces and spouts become hot. > When dispensing beverages, do not reach beneath the spouts. > Do not touch the spouts immediately after dispensing. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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Set the automatic switch off time w Basic settings page 41 Setting options • Cup volumes (cup size) w page 34 • Change recipes w page 35 • Set grinding degree w page 38 • Basic settings w page 41 User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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> The bean hopper, and the manual insert may only be filled with materials for the use intended. A display-guided start-up program helps perform Initial start-up w Start-up initial start-up after delivery from the factory. page 14 User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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35 Second beverage level (optional) When the second level is activated: Office functions w Settings Briefly press the beverage button twice w Basic settings The beverage on the second level is initiated. page 45 User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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Recommended after a longer warm rinse brewing pause, especially before in progress dispensing a cup of espresso. A warm rinsing of the pipes with hot water starts. The water warms the brewing system and guarantees an optimum coffee temperature. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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Height adjustment of the combi spout The combi spout is height adjustable. Take the combi spout from the front and push to the desired height Clearance height: 59–169 mm User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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• Foreign objects can damage the grinders. iMportant This damage is not covered under the Observe the Warranty chapter warranty. w starting on page 90 > Ensure that no foreign objects land in the coffee bean hopper. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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Open manual insert lid DI_03_07_01 The display shows: insert ground coffee select beverage Insert ground coffee (max. 16 g) Manual insert Close manual insert lid Press the desired beverage button Touch to cancel the process. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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The spent coffee grounds are collected in a large container under the counter. Grounds disposal through the counter is notE available as a retrofit kit. Clean the grounds chute daily w Care page 62 User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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Turn off main water supply tap Follow the manual iMportant • If this is not observed, the liability is Observe the Warranty chapter invalidated in the event of any resultant w starting on page 90 damage. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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-/+ test: P end: C DI_04_02_08 macchiato pause: 20s OK: P change: -/+ DI_04_02_09 milk quantity: 14sec OK: P change: -/+ DI_04_02_10 first coffee OK: P change: -/+ DI_04_02_11 preinfusion: on OK: P change: -/+ User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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DI_04_04_19 audio signal: OK: P change: -/+ DI_04_04_20 SB mode: no OK: P change: -/+ DI_04_04_21 display contrast OK: P change: -/+ DI_04_04_22 backup: no OK: P change: -/+ DI_04_04_23 change PIN OK: P change: -/+ User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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As soon as the cup volume is set as desired, confirm with Dispensing test Press the desired beverage button The beverage is dispensed using the newly changed values. Each beverage setting can be tested during setup. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
Select the beverage for which the taste and Setting the values composition should be set Preselect cup volume plus pad Coffee strength Setting the values Preselect cup volume The new values are saved when you exit the program. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
Determine the desired coffee strength with a dispensing test. Adjust the amount of coffee grounds by pressing As soon as the beverage is set as desired, confirm with User Manual WMF 1200 S...
The milk volume depends on the milk used, the milk temperature and the milk nozzle selected. Determine Dispensing test w page 35 the desired volume with a dispensing test. As soon as the beverage is set as desired, confirm with User Manual WMF 1200 S...
Setting the values An automatic warm rinsing starts. Preselect cup volume A brewing test starts immediately thereafter. plus pad Coffee strength Setting the values Preselect cup volume The new values are saved when you exit the program. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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Touch to end grinding degree setting DI_04_03_06 grinding degree too coarse Set grinding degree grinding too coarse w page 52 test: P end: C Turn the multitool clockwise to set the grinding degree finer User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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Set coffee strength test: P end: C w page 36 Turn the multitool counter-clockwise to set the grinding degree coarser Test the new grinding degree setting (see above) Touch to end grinding degree setting User Manual WMF 1200 S...
DI_04_04_03 Setting the values Preselect cup volume language: english The new values are saved when you OK: P change: -/+ exit the program. Touch to set the desired language Confirm the desired setting with User Manual WMF 1200 S...
Setting used to compensate for variations in milk characteristics. Reduce setting value -> finer foam and lower dispensing temperature Increase setting value -> greater foam level and higher dispensing temperature Confirm the desired setting with User Manual WMF 1200 S...
Reduce setting value -> less powder in relation to the amount of water Increase setting value -> more powder in relation to the amount of water Confirm the desired setting with User Manual WMF 1200 S...
After the temperature has been reduced, it must be heated up before the next beverage is dispensed. Heating duration approx. 15 seconds. For coffee machines without a steam boiler, only Eco modes 0 and 2 can be set. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
, beverages from the second beverage level are no longer available. Touch 5.4.9.2 Milk beverages DI_04_04_13 milk beverages: yes OK: P browse: -/+ When set to , beverages containing milk are no longer available. Confirm the desired setting with User Manual WMF 1200 S...
Confirm the desired setting with 5.4.12 Date / time (Display) DI_04_04_16 date / time: on OK: P change: -/+ The display of time and date on the “Ready to operate” display. Confirm the desired setting with User Manual WMF 1200 S...
, the functional pads are not w PIN entry and PIN protection page 49 displayed. Recommended for self-service. Confirm the desired setting with The functional pads are displayed again by touching and holding (at least 3 seconds) the unilluminated P pad User Manual WMF 1200 S...
All individual settings are lost if you OK: P change: -/+ reset to the factory settings. After confirming the entry by pressing the settings are reset to the latest values saved by WMF Service. Confirm the desired setting with User Manual WMF 1200 S...
PIN has been entered. activate the care pad with pin protection Touch and hold for longer than 3 seconds The care pad is displayed again. Deactivate pin protection Enter the current PIN and then enter 00000 User Manual WMF 1200 S...
As soon as all beverages have been displayed the Counter reset can be protected by a PIN. DI_04_05_04 following appears w PIN entry and PIN protection reset all counters? page 49 No: C Yes: P Keep counter settings Delete counters Touch Touch User Manual WMF 1200 S...
The 6-digit machine number is shown. 5.6.4 Date of production DI_04_06_06 prod. date: mm.aaaa browse: -/+ The date of production is shown. 5.6.5 idle current DI_04_06_07 empty current gr#:50 browse: -/+ The idle current is displayed in digits. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
> Repeat these steps as often as needed to achieve the desired grinding degree. Set the grinding degree to be more coarse The grinding degree can be set to a coarser level all at once, if desired. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
Stick on label mount and re-insert behind the front glass panel The template can be printed out on adhesive labels or Free download of WMF label paper. template from Stick paper to label mount using an adhesive sticker. www.servicecenter.wmf.com Matching adhesive labels: Zweckform-Avery No. 3659 User Manual WMF 1200 S...
> Change the milk hose at regular intervals. > Change the mixer hose at regular intervals. > Follow all hygiene instructions. > Follow the HACCP cleaning schedule. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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CaUtion • All cleaning agents are perfectly tuned to Follow the Safety chapter the cleaning programs. w starting on page 6 > Use only WMF cleaning and descaling media. Health hazard / CaUtion irritation and scalding hazard Follow the Safety chapter w starting on page 6 • Hot cleaning fluid runs out of the combi...
= 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 1200 S...
> Ensure that no one ever drinks the cleaning solution. The cleaning program provides a step-by-step iMportant guide through the machine cleaning on the Observe the Warranty chapter display. w starting on page 90 Follow the messages. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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69 filter exchange OK: P browse: -/+ DI_06_02_10 machine descaling OK: P browse: -/+ DI_06_02_11 w Care kit instructions Customer check up OK: P browse: -/+ DI_06_02_12 brewing unit change OK: P browse: -/+ User Manual WMF 1200 S...
> Disconnect mains plug. Health hazard CaUtion • In case of eye contact, the WMF milk system Follow the Safety chapter cleaner can cause severe eye injury. w starting on page 6 > Ensure that the milk system cleaner never makes contact with the eyes of a person or...
Cleaning instructions • Automatic foamer rinsing 3 minutes after the last beverage with milk or milk foam • Display-guided Plug&Clean cleaning • once per week, place combi spout, milk hose and milk nozzles in a cleaning solution User Manual WMF 1200 S...
Mixer rinsing is an integral part of the cleaning program. 7.4.4 Clean the combi spout Thorough milk system cleaning The exact procedure Clean the combi spout w Cleaning instructions of this manual cleaning is described in the cleaning instructions. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
> First switch off the coffee machine Clean the grounds container (grounds chute, optional) Empty grounds container and rinse under running Order numbers for the WMF care drinking water program w Accessories and spare parts Clean with a clean, damp cloth...
6 discharged inadvertently > Always firmly attach the mixer hose. 7.5.2 Clean the water tank (optional) Thoroughly rinse water tank weekly with clear drinking water. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
Press the ON/OFF switch for more than 2 seconds until coffee machine switches off Disconnect mains plug Push combi spout all the way up Remove grounds container Remove the drip tray Brewing unit is now fully accessible. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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Clean the brewing sieve under running drinking water or with a cloth Remove coffee grounds residue using a paint-brush or scrubber Rinse the brewing unit under running drinking water Illustration 3 Illustration 4 User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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> Turn the thread on the brewing unit w starting on page 90 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 1200 S...
Press the ON/OFF switch for more than 2 seconds until coffee machine switches off Disconnect mains plug Release bean hoppers lock using multitool by turning in a clockwise direction Lift bean hoppers out open close User Manual WMF 1200 S...
Re-assemble and replace the dosing auger and screw on union nuts Portion controller with individual parts of the dosing auger iMportant Ensure correct orientation of discharge. Refill and replace product hopper Lock with the multitool by turning counter-clockwise User Manual WMF 1200 S...
The adjacent w starting on page 6 surfaces and spouts become hot. > If the coffee machine is still hot a cooling routine initially starts. Duration cooling routine 5–10 minutes. > Wait until the cooling routine has finished. User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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Care • WMF care products are designed and tested iMportant for use with the materials. Any other descaling agent may cause damage to the Observe the Warranty chapter w starting on page 90 coffee machine. > Use only WMF Descaling Agent. No liability is accepted for damage caused by the use of any other descaling agent and guarantee / warranty claims are not...
Empty remaining descaling solution from water tank Rinse out the water tank and fill to the maximum line with clean, cold drinking water (see marking on the outside of the water tank) Insert the water tank User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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> Do not touch the spouts immediately after descaling. As soon as the descaling procedure is finished, the “Ready to operate” display appears. DI_00_00_00 your selection pls 08:15 09.01.2013 Remove the collection container Re-install the milk hose User Manual WMF 1200 S...
Empty remaining descaling solution from water tank Rinse out the water tank and fill to the maximum line with clean, cold drinking water (see marking on the outside of the water tank) Insert the water tank User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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> Do not touch the spouts immediately after descaling. As soon as the descaling procedure is finished, the DI_00_00_00 “Ready to operate” display appears. your selection pls 08:15 09.01.2013 Remove the collection container Re-install the milk hose User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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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Cleaning instructions 3b. Weekly mixer cleaning and regular product hopper cleaning 2b. Daily cleaning (Care chapter) w Cleaning instructions 4. General machine cleaning Cleaning steps Cleaning steps Time Signature Time Signature User Manual WMF 1200 S...
95 • Maintenance after the display message; may only be Service maintenance message w Messages and instructions undertaken by trained personnel or by WMF Service, page 79 as in this instance components affecting safety must be replaced. • Revision after the display message; may only be...
Maintenance WMF Service You can reach WMF Service if the local service point is not known. WMF Group GmbH Eberhardstraße 35 D - 73309 Geislingen (Steige) User Manual WMF 1200 S...
Replace water tank beverage sel. locked refill water tank 10.1.4 Empty drip tray DI_09_01_05 the drip tray must be emptied empty drip tray Remove and empty drip tray Replace drip tray User Manual WMF 1200 S...
Change filter replace water filter w Care w Filter change, page 69 10.1.9 Descale coffee machine DI_09_01_12 the coffee machine must be descaled your selection pls Perform a descaling descale machine w Care w Descaling, page 69 User Manual WMF 1200 S...
The beverage buttons that are still illuminated can continue to be used. Your WMF 1200 S is provided with a diagnostics program. Any errors that occur are shown on the display. The error messages listed may also be caused by an interruption to the mains electricity supply.
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(Release follows when cooled down to normal temperature). Switch off the coffee machine, allow to cool and switch on again if this recurs frequently Set grinding degree one stage coarser w Other settings w Set grinding degree, page 52 User Manual WMF 1200 S...
Error pattern Action instructions No hot water dispensing Clean the hot water spout but water in grounds Call WMF Service (coffee dispensing possible) container No Choc dispensing Do not use Choc dispensing but water in grounds Call WMF Service (coffee dispensing possible)
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Call WMF Service Water tank: assembly / Lightly smear the O-rings with WMF gasket grease disassembly stiff Choc / Topping hopper Manually turn the drive for the dosing auger at the cannot be replaced portion controller slightly in a clockwise direction...
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 1200 S...
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• For drinking 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...
Safety and warranty 11.2 intended use The WMF 1200 S is designed to dispense coffee beverages, milk beverages and/or powdered beverages (Choc and Topping) in various variations into cups or pots. In addition, the device can generate steam for heating milk and dispensing hot water. This device is...
(ROHS), Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). The declaration of conformity is included with the device. The device bears the CE mark. Any modifications that are not approved by WMF will cause this declaration to become invalid. Currently valid national rules apply in countries outside of the European Union.
These measures are conducted by WMF Service or by WMF authorised service personnel as part of the maintenance work. Machine cleaning must be carried out using only the Accessories and spare parts w Accessories and spare parts WMF special cleaning agent intended by WMF for...
Maintenance w starting on page 77 WMF, or by repair or reconditioning work on the part of the purchaser or by third parties. • With respect to faults caused by inappropriate or improper use.
The work must be carried out by authorized installation technicians in compliance with general, country-specific and local regulations. The WMF service engineers may only connect the coffee machine to existing prepared connection points. WMF Service is neither authorised nor responsible for carrying out any on-site installation work prior to connection.
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Do not use old hoses. Water quality For drinking water with carbonate hardness above 5 °dKH, a WMF water filter should be fitted upstream. Water drain tube Tube a minimum of DN 19, minimum downward slope of 2 cm/m Ambient temperature +5 °C to maximum +35 °C...
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In order to avoid possible faults from arising on our shielded data lines due to potential equalisation currents between the devices, an additional potential equalisation unit should be planned for devices connected to the vending system. (See EN 60309) User Manual WMF 1200 S...
Cover 11 C pad 11 Keep counter settings 50 Cup&Cool 18 Cup size 34 Cup volume 34 Labelling of beverage buttons 53 Label template 53 Language 41 Daily cleaning 59 Date 20, 41, 46 Date/time 46 User Manual WMF 1200 S...
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Use additional types of coffee 29 Operation 24 User Manual Signs and Symbols 12 Operation safety instructions 24 User Manual Symbols 12 Original WMF spare parts 91 O-rings 13 Other settings 52 Warm rinsing 19 Warranty claims 90 Water filter 91...
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