Nivona CafeRomatica 930 - Coffee / Espresso Machine Manual

CONTROL ELEMENTS

WELCOME PACK

(included with machine)

• CLARIS fresh water filter

• Operating instructions

• Warranty terms

• Measuring spoon

• 2 Cleaning tablets

• Test strips
  (for measuring water hardness)

• Connection tube for milk

OPERATION OF THE MACHINE

Function switches

The NIVONA machine can be operated with the following switches:

• Switch between the main menus
  

• Rotary dial
  navigate / select / change / confirm by turning and pressing
  

• exit
  back / cancel / leave menu
  

Operation with the rotary dial

Turning

To select / navigate within the main menus Speciality Coffees, Settings and Maintenance, and to change the setting options in the submenus and recipe menu.

Short press

To start / confirm the currently marked function.

In the Recipe menu, the first press selects the setting parameters and the next press confirms the change.

A short press when the beverage is drawn cancels the procedure.

Long press

In the Speciality Coffees menu, a long press switches to the Recipe menu to change the settings there.

Symbol functions

	Currently marked symbol within the menu is underlined. Symbol description is displayed below the menu		Cancellation of a beverage draw or deletion of a stored MY COFFEE speciality in the menu Speciality Coffees
	Flashing rotary dial symbol requires confirmation		Start of a beverage draw in the menu Speciality Coffees
	Process progress in the menu Maintenance		Store changes

Even during a coffee draw that has already started, various parameters can be changed by turning the dial as long as they are optically marked.

A beverage draw can be cancelled either with exit or with . If the draw is cancelled while the parameters are still flashing, the symbol must be pressed 2x.

INITIAL STARTUP

Preparation

• Remove the machine and other supplied parts from the packaging
• Place the machine on a level, dry surface (Ventilation slots must not be covered)
• Connect the mains supply cable to a power socket which has been correctly installed (Any unnecessary length of cable remains inside the cable compartment)
• Connect milk tube to the height-adjustable outlet and drip tray
  
• Switch on machine

If the machine is switched on after the initial startup, it first heats up. If the automatic switch-on rinse is activated, the display shows System rinsing and the rinse procedure starts automatically. If the automatic switch-on rinse is deactivated, the display shows Please rinse system, and the rinse procedure must be started by pressing the rotary dial.

Initial Start menu

The instructions on the display lead you through the Initial Start menu conveniently and step-by-step.

Set language

• Select the language with the rotary dial and confirm

Set filter

• Select filter setting with the rotary dial

Operation with filter

• Set the menu to Yes
• Using the mounting aid at the end of the measuring spoon, screw the filter into the water tank and confirm using the rotary dial.
  

NOTE
If used with a filter, the machine does not need to be descaled as often.

Insert filter straight and do not overturn!

Operation without filter (factory setting)

• Set the menu to No and confirm with the rotary dial

When using the machine without a filter, the water hardness must be entered in the next step.

Set water hardness*
* For operation without filter

• Immerse supplied test strip briefly in water, shake it off and read the test result after about 1 minute
• In the menu, use the rotary dial to select the water hardness read from the test strip and confirm

Test strips	Degree of hardness	Water hardness display
≤ 1 red point	1 - 7°	DEGREE 1
2 red points	8 - 14°	DEGREE 2
3 red points	15 -21°	DEGREE 3 (Factory setting)
≥ 4 red points	> 21°	DEGREE 4

Fill water tank (> 0.5 l)

• Remove the water tank and fill it with fresh, cold water without carbonation (no mineral water), reinsert the tank, and confirm using the rotary dial
  Do not fill any carbonated liquids or any other liquids, or the warranty is void!
  

Fill coffee bean holder

• Fill the coffee bean holder with untreated, roasted coffee beans without foreign objects or dirt and without sugar, then close the flavour protection cover well and confirm using the rotary dial
  

NOTE
At initial startup, the grind chamber is still empty. After the first grinding, it is possible that Please fill coffee beans is displayed and the machine does not make coffee.

• Press the rotary dial again for an additional draw; the process is then repeated

Fill / rinse system, rinse filter

• Place a large container (> 0.5 l) under the outlet and confirm using the rotary dial
• For operation with filter, a second confirmation with the rotary dial is necessary to fill the system and rinse the filter
  
• Wait until no more water comes out of the outlet, then empty the container

Operation tutorial
At the end of initial startup, a short tutorial on the machine's operation appears. All operating functions that should be performed when they appear are shown on the display one after another. As soon as an operating function has been performed, the next one appears. The tutorial is ended with exit.

All settings that were determined during initial startup can be changed at any time in the Settings menu.

MENU NAVIGATION

In the NIVONA machine, you can select the main menus Settings, Speciality Coffees, and Maintenance. All available functions of the machine can be carried out within these main menus.

PREPARE SPECIALITY COFFEES

Draw speciality coffee

• Select the desired speciality coffee in the Speciality Coffees menu
  
• For speciality coffees with milk, connect the milk-filled container (milk container, milk refrigerator, Tetra Pack, or similar) to the lower end of the milk tube. The upper end remains in the outlet
  
• A short press on the desired speciality coffee begins the beverage draw
• After completion of the draw of a speciality coffee with milk, the display shows the message / instruction to rinse the frother. The frother should then be rinsed as soon as possible, but at the latest before switching off the machine. To do this, reconnect the tube to the drip tray, and select and confirm the message / instruction on the display using the rotary dial. Follow the instructions in the display up to the end of the program and confirm each time with the rotary dial.
  

Recipe menu

The Recipe menu is a submenu in the individual speciality coffees. Here, the factory recipe settings can be changed individually and stored permanently.

• A long press of the rotary dial on the symbol of a speciality coffee leads to the Recipe menu of the beverage
  

Adjustable parameters in the Recipe menu:

	Bean strength		1- or 2-cup function		Quantity (Coffee / milk foam / water / milk, depending on the speciality coffee)
	Temperature		Flavour profile (DYNAMIC, CONSTANT, INTENSE)

• A short press on the activated Save symbol saves the beverage recipe with the changed parameters
  
• A short press on the activated Start symbol begins the beverage draw with the changed parameters
  

2-cup function*

* Not for CAFFÈ AMERICANO, HOT WATER, MY COFFEE, ground coffee

To fill two cups directly next to each other from the same beverage draw, a second cup must be placed under the outlet and then either

• Press the rotary dial briefly twice in succession to start beverage preparation (for the current draw) or
• Change the cup symbol in the Recipe menu of the speciality coffee (as permanent recipe setting)

Cappuccino Connaisseur

By changing the sequence in the sequence symbol, cappuccino / caffè latte enthusiasts can set in the Recipe menu whether the milk or the coffee goes into the cup first.

Flavour profiles

Changing the flavour profile (DYNAMIC | CONSTANT | INTENSE) in the Recipe menu changes the brewing process and extraction from the beans and thus the taste of the coffee (see also Aroma Balance System).

MY COFFEE (for individual speciality coffees)

Up to 9 different beverages can be individually set, named, and stored with the NIVONA machine.

• To do this, in the Speciality Coffees menu select the menu option MY COFFEE
  
• Select an existing beverage with a long press or add a new one with +

• Select a base recipe (speciality coffee), assign a name (if necessary, delete the MY COFFEE presetting and save the name with OK), set the recipe individually and save it
  

• A stored MY COFFEE recipe can be changed or edited with a long press of the rotary dial on the corresponding symbol and also removed through confirmation of deletion
  

Prepare ground coffee

• Open the cover of the ground coffee shaft (underneath the cover on the upper right of the machine)
• The display shows Fill ground coffee and close shaft lid
  
• Add a level measuring spoon of ground coffee
• Close cover and flap
• The display shows when the ground coffee is ready
• Place a cup in the middle below the coffee outlet
• Select the beverage in the Speciality Coffees menu
• Start preparation

The ground coffee shaft is not a storage container. Therefore, never add more than one portion to the shaft and use only fresh or vacuum-packed ground coffee from coffee beans.
Water-soluble instant coffee must not be used!

NOTE
If you accidentally open the ground coffee shaft – or have not started a beverage draw after adding ground coffee – the machine is automatically rinsed about one minute after the cover is closed again and is then ready for use again.

BASIC SETTINGS

General settings

All of the following parameters can be changed, edited, or checked in the Settings menu using the rotary dial.

LIVE PROGRAMMING
Change and save the recipe setting while a beverage is being drawn
(Choose a speciality coffee and follow the instructions on the display)

FILTER
Set operation with / without filter

STATISTICS
Displays the draws per specialist coffee and the performed maintenance functions since initial startup

TIMES

• Activate / deactivate automatic switch-on time
  (Setting of the current time and the switch-on time)
• Activate / deactivate automatic switch-off time
• Set time of day*
  (Only appears if switch-on time is activated)
  * After disconnection from the power network, the time of day must be reset

WATER HARDNESS
Set the water hardness
(Only displayed during operation without filter)

FACTORY SETTINGS
Recipes, settings and Bluetooth can be reset to the factory setting here

COMFORT SETTINGS

• Activate / deactivate energy saving (ECO) mode**
  ** If the rotary dial has not been actuated for a longer period of time, the machine switches automatically into the ECO mode.
  A screen saver appears on the display. Actuate the rotary dial to leave the ECO mode.
• Set display brightness
• Activate / deactivate automatic switch-on rinse

LANGUAGE
Set the language

BLUETOOTH
Connection to smartphone / tablet and control of the machine with the NIVONA app

Set grind fineness

To change the grind fineness, please:

• Open the service door on the right side of the housing (gently pull the unlocking device inside the handle upward, then carefully remove the service door from the housing)
  
• Place cup under the height-adjustable outlet
• Set rotary dial in the Speciality Coffees menu to ESPRESSO, then press the rotary dial
• While the grinder grinds, change the grind fineness by moving the regulator (above right) (left = finer, right = coarser)
  
• Close service door again (guide pins on the bottom of the service door into the recesses, then press the service door until it locks in place)

The grind fineness may only be set when the grinder is running!
The grinder can be adjusted to adapt to the roast of the coffee beans. We recommend always leaving the grinder at a medium setting.

NOTE
When changing the grind fineness, we recommend:

• a finer setting for light roasts (regulator further to the left),
• a coarser setting for dark roasts (regulator further to the right).

Aroma Balance System

The NIVONA machine is equipped with the Aroma Balance System, which brings out the best of the bean for every taste. The three flavour profiles DYNAMIC, CONSTANT and INTENSE create a different taste with the same bean, same coffee strength, and same water amount.

NIVONA app

The NIVONA machine can be controlled and operated through the NIVONA app, as it is equipped with a Bluetooth interface.

• Download the NIVONA app from the Google Play Store (Android) or from the Apple App Store (iOS) onto your mobile device
  
  
  
• In the Settings menu, select the BLUETOOTH menu option and activate Bluetooth with Connect on the NIVONA machine
  
• Activate Bluetooth on your mobile device and from there connect to the NIVONA machine through the NIVONA app

Now the NIVONA machine can be operated / controlled through the app.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

All cleaning and maintenance programs can generally be selected and started in the Maintenance menu. If a message / instruction for a cleaning / maintenance activity appears on the display, this program can also be started directly through the message / instruction.

• Select and confirm the instruction with the rotary dial or
• Select Maintenance menu
• Select the cleaning or maintenance program and start it with the rotary dial

The machine starts the corresponding cleaning or maintenance process and displays instructions for additional actions.

• Follow the instructions in the display up to the end of the program and confirm each time with the rotary dial

Rinse frother

After you make speciality coffees with milk, the display instructs you to rinse the frother. This should be done as soon as possible, but at the latest before switching off the machine. Proceed as follows:

• Select and confirm the instruction with the rotary dial or
• In the Maintenance menu, select the menu option RINSE FROTHER
  
• Connect the supplied tube with one end to the height-adjustable outlet and put the other end in the drip tray, and confirm with the rotary dial
  
• Put a sufficiently large container (≥ 0.5 l) under the height-adjustable outlet and confirm with the rotary dial

The machine starts the rinse process. As soon as the rinse cycle is ended, the machine heats up and is then ready for operation again.

Clean frother

• Select and confirm the message / instruction with the rotary dial or
• In the Maintenance menu, select the menu option Clean FROTHER
  
• Put some detergent (recommendation: NIVONA CreamClean milk system cleaner) and water in a container (at least 0.3 l)
• Please observe the instructions of the detergent manufacturer for the mix ratio
• Follow the instructions in the display up to the end of the program and confirm each time with the rotary dial

The machine then heats up and is ready for operation again.

The running program must not be interrupted!

NOTE
A message / instruction is shown on the display when the frother has to be cleaned.

Rinse system

The system should be rinsed from time to time.

• In the Maintenance menu, select the menu option RINSE SYSTEM. The display shows System rinsing
  

As soon as the rinse cycle is ended, the machine heats up and is then ready for operation again.

The running program must not be interrupted!

Clean system

• Put a sufficiently large container (≥ 0.5 l) under the height-adjustable outlet
• Select and confirm the instruction with the rotary dial or
• In the Maintenance menu, select the menu option RINSE SYSTEM
• Follow the instructions in the display up to the end of the program and confirm each time with the rotary dial
  

The machine then heats up and is ready for operation again.

The running program must not be interrupted! Please do not insert a cleaning tablet into the round opening of the brewing unit until the machine instructs you to do this.

NOTE
A message / instruction is shown on the display when the machine has to be cleaned. Beverages can still be drawn. But we recommend carrying out the cleaning program as soon as possible to avoid endangering the warranty.

We recommend also cleaning the brewing unit BEFORE the system cleaning.

Descale system

The running descaling program must not be interrupted!
Never use vinegar or vinegar-based material for descaling, but always use liquid products recommended for fully automatic coffee machines (recommendation: NIVONA PREMIUM liquid descaler).
The filter (if present) must be removed from the water tank prior to the start of the descaling program.
During descaling, please follow exactly the sequence of the displays!
First pour in the the corresponding amount of water up to the 0.5 l mark and then add the descaler.
Never in reverse order! Observe the instructions of the descaler manufacturer.

• Select and confirm the instruction with the rotary dial or
• In the Maintenance menu, select the menu option DESCALE SYSTEM
  
• Put a sufficiently large container (≥ 0.5 l) under the height-adjustable outlet
• Follow the instructions in the display up to the end of the program and confirm each time with the rotary dial

The machine then heats up and is ready for operation again.

Please always remove residual descaling fluid on the housing with a moist cloth afterwards!

NOTE
A message / instruction is shown on the display when the machine has to be descaled. (The descaling program can also be started manually at any time). Beverages can still be drawn. But we recommend carrying out the descaling program as soon as possible to avoid endangering the warranty.

Remove & clean brewing unit

The brewing unit should be removed and cleaned under running water as needed and before each cleaning program. Please never use detergent, but only pure cold water!

• Open the service door on the right side of the housing (gently pull the unlocking device inside the handle upward, then carefully remove the service door from the housing)
  
• Unlock brewing unit (press red switch upward and turn the handle to the left up to the stop and to lock)
  
• Carefully remove the brewing unit with the handle
• Clean brewing unit under cold, running water and then let it dry
• Carefully insert brewing unit again and lock it (hold down red switch and turn the handle to the right up to the stop and to lock it)
• Close service door again (guide pins on the bottom of the service door into the recesses, then press the service door until it locks in place)

Clean the brewing unit before every cleaning program, but at least once per month. Otherwise, the warranty can be void.

Clean regularly by hand

NOTE
Please follow these cleaning instructions. Maximum cleanliness is required, especially when handling food and beverages.

When cleaning the drip tray, make sure that the two metal contacts and the space between them at the rear of the drip tray are always clean and dry. Occasionally use some soapy water to clean the drip tray.

The machine is equipped with rear rollers. These permit movement on a flat work surface. This allows cleaning under the machine.

Never immerse the machine in water!
Do not use scouring agents for cleaning.
Dried milk residue is hard to remove. Therefore, always clean immediately after the machine cools down! Always follow the message / instructions in the display on rinsing and cleaning the frother.

• Empty the drip tray and coffee grounds container not later than when shown in the display (only with the machine switched on, as only then can it tell that the containers have been emptied)
• After the drip tray and grounds container have been removed, clean the housing inside with a soft, moist cloth without detergent
• The water tank should be rinsed with clean water daily and refilled with fresh, cool water
• Clean the frother, tube, and outlet regularly

Disassemble and clean frother

• Remove the cover plate at the height-adjustable outlet, gently pull the frother down and then out to the front and take it apart
  
• Thoroughly clean the parts and put the frother back together
• Insert the assembled frother back in the height-adjustable outlet
  
• Reattach the cover plate to the height-adjustable outlet
  

NOTE
From time to time (ideally before every longer break in coffee making, but always on a regular basis!), the frother must be disassembled completely and then cleaned under clean water.

Change filter

The filter' s effectiveness is used up after about 50 l of water has flowed through it.
A message / instruction to replace the filter appears in the display.

• In the Settings menu, select the FILTER menu option
  
• Select Yes so that the machine detects that a filter is currently inserted
• Select Change filter
• Empty the water tank; carefully unscrew the old filter from its holder using the mounting aid at the end of the measuring spoon, and throw the filter away
• Carefully screw the new filter into its intended holder in the water tank using the mounting aid at the end of the measuring spoon
  
• Follow the instructions in the display up to the end of the program and confirm each time with the rotary dial
• Wait for some time until no more water comes out of the outlet

The machine then heats up and is ready for operation again.

NOTE
You can continue to draw beverages. But we recommend changing the filter immediately.

Insert filter straight and do not overturn

In case of low water consumption, you must replace the filter not later than after two months. No message appears in the display. You can set the replacement date with the dial on the head of the filter (month indicator).

Status of maintenance

The machine shows through a progress bar whether cleaning or descaling will be required soon. The further to the right the progress bar is, the sooner the cleaning / descaling will be needed

• In the Maintenance menu, select the MAINTENANCE STATUS menu option
  

SOLVING PROBLEMS YOURSELF

The following table shows some causes and options for solving the problem if the machine does not work properly.
If the system detects a fault, an error message appears in the display:

• Note error message
• Switch off machine
• Pull out mains plug

If a fault occurs, or you cannot fix a problem yourself, please contact your selling dealer or visit the service area at www.nivona.com.

The following information is important for fast, competent processing of the matter

• Model of the NIVONA product
• Serial number
• If available:
  Error number / error message

NOTE
To avoid problems, the following should be observed:

• Always remove the water tank from the machine to fill it
• Do not store coffee beans in the refrigerator
• Always empty containers with the machine switched on
• Use fresh and cooled milk

Problem	Cause	Remedy
No hot water or drawing of milk foam / steam possible	System might need descaling	Perform high-dosage descaling
	Frother is plugged	Disassemble frother completely and clean it thoroughly
Too little milk foam or liquid foam	Frother is plugged	Disassemble frother completely and clean it thoroughly
	Unsuitable milk	Use cold milk
	System might need descaling	Perform high-dosage descaling
Coffee comes out only dropwise	System might need descaling	Perform high-dosage descaling
	Grind fineness is too fine / too coarse	Set grind fineness coarser / finer
	Ground coffee is too fine	Use coarser ground coffee
	Too much ground coffee added	Add less ground coffee
	Brewing unit is plugged	Remove and clean brewing unit Reinsert brewing unit and perform system cleaning
	Coffee outlets are plugged	Perform system cleaning
Coffee does not have "foam"	Brewing unit is plugged	Remove and clean brewing unit. Reinsert brewing unit and perform a system cleaning
	Unsuitable coffee type	Change coffee type
	Beans are no longer roast-fresh	Use fresh beans
Loud noise in the grinder	Grind fineness not adapted to coffee beans	Optimise grind fineness
	Foreign matter in the grinder, e.g. small stones	Call NIVONA service telephone; ground coffee can still be used
The display shows Error 8 Service Tel	The drive cannot properly position the brewing unit	Switch off machine and pull the plug. Plug it back in and switch on the machine. If the machine is ready for operation, remove and clean the brewing unit
Despite emptied and inserted containers, the display shows EMPTY CONTAINERS	Gap between the contacts at the rear of the drip tray is dirty	Clean gap between the contacts with water and some detergent as well as a brush, then dry

ACCESSORIES & COFFEE ASSORTMENT

Our current assortment of accessories and coffee can be found at www.nivona.com.

CUSTOMER SERVICE & WARRANTY

If you have to send in the machine due to a defect, first evaporate it out so that no water remains in the system.

How to make your machine ready for shipment | Evaporate machine

• In the Maintenance menu, select the EVAPORATE menu option
  
• Follow the instructions in the display up to the end of the program and confirm each time with the rotary dial
• Empty drip tray, grinds container, water tank and the coffee bean holder as well as possible
• Reinsert all parts
• Pack the machine, ideally in the original packaging (no liability can be accepted for transportation damage)

The running must not be interrupted!

WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SERVICE CONDITIONS
Please see the accompanying information sheet for detailed warranty and customer service conditions.

PACKAGING & DISPOSAL

The machine's complete original packaging should be kept to protect it during shipping in case customer service is needed.

Electrical and electronic appliances contain many materials which are still valuable or are harmful to the environment, and these should not be treated in the same way as normal household waste. If treated as household waste or handled incorrectly, they may cause harm to human health or the environment. Therefore, never throw a defective machine away with household waste, but bring it to the community collection point for return and recycling of old electrical and electronic devices.

You can obtain more information from your local town hall, waste disposal service provider, or the retailer from whom the machine was purchased. Filter cartridges are disposed of as household waste.

TECHNICAL DATA

Voltage	220–240 V AC, 50-60 Hz
Power output	1465 W
Conformity mark	CE
Static pump pressure max.	15 bar
Water tank capacity	approx. 2.2 litres
Bean holder capacity	approx. 270 g
Coffee grinds holder capacity	approx. 10 - 15 portions*
Cable length	approx. 1.1 m
Weight	approx. 11.4 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D)	approx. 28 x 36 x 50 cm
Bluetooth**	Frequency range: 2,400 MHz - 2,483.5 MHz Max. transmission output: 10 mW

* Depending on the amount of beans used

** NIVONA Apparate GmbH hereby declares that the radio system complies with the Directive 2014/53/EU.
The complete text of the EU conformity declaration is available at the internet address www.nivona.com in the SERVICE download area.

Documents / Resources

References

• http://www.nivona.com
• App Store - Apple
• Google Play

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