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CDA vc800 Installation, Use And Maintenance Manual

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Coffee Machine
Installation, Use and Maintenance
Customer Care Department • The
Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY
T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : customer.care@cda.eu W : www.cda.eu
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  • Page 1 Coffee Machine Installation, Use and Maintenance Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : customer.care@cda.eu W : www.cda.eu www.cda.eu...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Page 3 Important Notes: This appliance is designed solely to produce coffee and steam. Other types of use are not permitted and may prove dangerous. The CDA Group Ltd will not be held liable for any damage caused by incorrect use of the appliance.
  • Page 4 • Never touch the appliance with damp hands. • Never touch the plug with damp hands. • M ake sure the socket used is freely accessible at all times, enabling the appliance to be unplugged when necessary. • U nplug directly from the plug only. Never pull the power cable as you could damage it. • T o disconnect the appliance completely, place the main switch (A23) on the side of the appliance in the “0” position. • I f the appliance is faulty, do not attempt to repair; turn it off using the main switch (A23), unplug from the mains socket and contact Customer Services.
  • Page 5 • This coffee machine is not designed for use with caramelised coffee beans: Use of such beans will invalidate the guarantee. Note: This appliance has a cooling fan. This may switch on when coffee, steam or hot water is delivered. After several minutes the fan switches off automatically.
  • Page 6 Appliance information: Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for reference, to assist CDA Customer Care in the event of a fault with your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes. Appliance Model...
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC. At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.
  • Page 8 Description Note: Throughout this manual references in brackets refer to the legend in this section. Description of the Coffee Machine A7 A6 Fig. A...
  • Page 9 Legend for Fig.A Cup tray Service door Coffee guide Waste coffee container Brewing unit Cup tray lights ON/Stand-By button Control panel IEC connector Cappuccino maker (removable) Cappuccino maker nozzle Water tank A13 Coffee spout (adjustable height) Drip tray Bean container lid Bean container A17 Grinding adjustment knob Pre-ground coffee funnel door Measure Compartment for measure...
  • Page 10 Description of the control panel Fig.B Note: Only the buttons available for use with the currently selected function will be lit on the touch screen. A light touch is enough to activate the buttons. Display Activate or deactivate the settings menu Switch the light (A6 on Fig.1) on and off Select the coffee strength B5...

  • Page 11: Using The Appliance For The First Time

    Using the Appliance for the First Time Notes: Coffee has been used to factory test the appliance and it is therefore completely normal for there to be traces of coffee in the mill. Connect the appliance to the mains supply. S witch the appliance on using the ON/Standby button (A7).
  • Page 12 To select English language: W hen the message “PRESS OK TO CHOOSE ENGLISH” is displayed, press the “ok” button (B9) (fig. 3) for 3 seconds until “ENGLISH INSTALLED” is displayed. Options for alternative languages are displayed in the menu in those specific languages. Approximately 5 seconds after first switching on the coffee machine, it displays the message “FILL TANK”. Extract the water tank (fig. 4), rinse and fill with fresh water, without exceeding the MAX line.
  • Page 13 T he machine then displays “TURNING OFF... PLEASE WAIT” and switches off. Extract the appliance by pulling it out using the handles (fig. 6). Open the lid and fill the container with coffee beans, then close the lid and push the appliance back into place. The coffee maker is now ready for normal use. Notes: When using the appliance for the first time, you need to make 4-5 cups of coffee and 4-5 cappuccinos before the appliance gives...

  • Page 14: Turning On And Heating Up

    Adjust the water hardness setting as soon as possible after installation, see instructions in the “Setting Water Hardness” section (page 35). Turning On and Heating Up Each time the appliance is turned on, it performs an automatic preheat and rinse cycle which cannot be interrupted. The appliance is ready for use only after completion of this cycle. Danger of Scalding: During rinsing, a little hot water flows from the coffee spouts.
  • Page 15 Making Coffee Using Whole Coffee Beans The appliance is preset to make coffee with “normal” strength. You can also choose coffee with an “extra-mild”, “mild”, “strong” or “extra- strong” flavour. There is also a pre-ground coffee option. T o choose the required Strength, press the coffee strength button (B4) (fig. 7) several times to scroll through the options.
  • Page 16 The appliance is preset to make coffees of varying sizes. You can choose between “espresso”, “small cup”, “medium cup”, “large cup” or “mug”. Press the cup size button (B5) (fig. 11) several times to scroll through the options. The current cup size setting is displayed. Press the single cup button (B10) (fig.12) if you want to make a single coffee or the double cup button (B11) (fig.13) if you want to make 2 coffees.
  • Page 17 To turn the appliance off, press the ON/Stand-By button (A7) (fig. 1). Before switching off, the appliance performs an automatic rinse cycle (Take care to avoid scalds). Note 1: If the coffee is delivered a drop at a time or not at all, see the “Adjusting the Coffee Mill” section. Note 2: If the coffee is delivered too fast and the cream is not satisfactory, see the “Adjusting the Coffee Mill” section.
  • Page 18 Even if not full, the “EMPTY WASTE COFFEE CONTAINER” message is displayed 72 hours after the first coffee has been delivered. For the 72 hours to be calculated correctly, the machine must never be turned off with the main switch in the “0” position. To clean, open the service door on the front of the appliance by pulling the spout (fig. 14). Extract the drip tray (fig.
  • Page 19 “HOT WATER PRESS OK” is displayed. Press the “ok” button (B9) within a few seconds and deliver water from the cappuccino maker for about 30 seconds. When delivery stops, the machine should be ready for use again. Note: The coffee maker may request the operation to be repeated a number of times until the air is completely eliminated from the water pipes.
  • Page 20 To Change the Quantity: P ress the Settings Menu button (B2) to enter the menu (fig. 16). Press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) (fig.2) to scroll through the menu until “PROGRAM COFFEE” is displayed. Press the “ok” button (B9) to select it. Press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) (fig.2) to scroll through the menu until the type of coffee you want to change is displayed.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Coffee Mill

    Adjusting the Coffee Mill The coffee mill is preset in the factory and should not require adjusting. However, if after making the first few coffees you find that delivery is either too fast or too slow (a drop at a time), this can be corrected by adjusting the grinding adjustment knob (fig. 18). Important: The grinding adjustment knob must only be turned when the coffee mill is in operation. F or slower delivery and creamier coffee, turn one click anticlockwise (finer coffee grinding).
  • Page 22 Making Coffee Using Pre-Ground Beans P ress the Coffee Strength button (B4) (fig. 7), scroll through the options and select the “pre-ground coffee” function. Extract the machine by pulling it forwards using the handles. Lift the central lid, place one measure of pre-ground coffee in the funnel (fig. 19), push the appliance in then proceed as described in the section “Making Coffee Using Coffee Beans”.

  • Page 23: Delivering Hot Water

    Note 5: If more than one measure of pre-ground coffee is used and the funnel clogs, push the coffee down with a blunt object then remove and clean the brewing unit and machine as described in the “Cleaning the Brewing Unit” section. Delivering Hot Water Ensure the appliance is switched on and is ready for use. Turn the cappuccino nozzle outwards and place a container underneath it (fig.
  • Page 24 Changing the Quantity of Hot Water The machine is set by default to automatically deliver 200ml of hot water. To change these quantities, proceed as follows: Place a container underneath the cappuccino nozzle (fig. 5). Press the Settings Menu button (B2) to enter the menu (fig. 16) then press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) (fig. 2) until “PROGRAM HOT WATER” is displayed. Press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. Select the required quantity of water by pressing the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8).

  • Page 25: Making Cappuccino (Using The Steam Function)

    Making Cappuccino (Using the Steam Function) Swing the cappuccino nozzle towards the left (fig. 5). Pour approx. 100g of milk (for each cappuccino to be made) into a container and place it under the cappuccino nozzle. Ensure the container is large enough to contain the froth after the milk has doubled or tripled in volume.
  • Page 26 You should not deliver steam for more than 2 minutes at a time. When the required temperature is reached, stop the steam delivery by pressing the Steam Dispenser button (B12) again, or the button (B6). Make the coffee as described above using sufficiently large cups then fill them with the frothed milk prepared previously. Important: Always clean the cappuccino system immediately after use as described in the “Cleaning”...
  • Page 27 Wait for the cappuccino maker to cool down, then holding the cappuccino maker lever firmly in one hand, unscrew the cappuccino outer nozzle with the other, turning it anticlockwise and removing it downwards (fig. 23). R emove the cappuccino maker inner nozzle by pulling it downwards. Wash the inner and outer nozzles thoroughly in hot water.
  • Page 28 The following parts of the machine must be cleaned regularly: • Waste coffee container (A4). • Drip tray (A14). • Water tank (A12). • C offee spout (A13) (Fig.25), hot water spout (A11) and cappuccino maker spout (A10). • Pre-ground coffee funnel (A21). • I nside of the machine, accessible after opening the service door (A2). • Brewing unit (A5). Cleaning the Waste Coffee Container When “EMPTY WASTE COFFEE CONTAINER” is displayed, the waste coffee container must be emptied and cleaned. To clean, open the service door on the front of the appliance (fig.
  • Page 29 Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray, the drip tray must be emptied and cleaned. To remove the tray, open the service door (fig. 14) and remove the drip tray with the waste coffee container (fig. 15). Clean the drip tray and waste coffee container (A4). Replace the drip tray and waste coffee container (A4).
  • Page 30 Cleaning the Pre-Ground Coffee Funnel Check regularly (approx. once a month) that the pre-ground coffee funnel is not blocked. Cleaning the Inside Of The Coffee Maker Check regularly (about once a week) that the inside of the appliance is not dirty. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a sponge.
  • Page 31 S queeze the two red release buttons inwards and at the same time pull the brewing unit outwards (fig. 29). Important: Do not use washing up liquid to clean the brewing unit. It would remove the lubricant applied to the inside of the piston. Soak the brewing unit in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse. After cleaning, replace the brewing unit (A5) by sliding it onto the internal support and pin at the bottom, then push the “PUSH” symbol fully in until it clicks into place.

  • Page 32: Changing And Setting Menu Parameters

    Changing and Setting Menu Parameters When the appliance is switched on (but not producing coffee/steam/ hot water), you can use the internal menu to modify the following parameters and functions: • Choose language • Rinsing • Shut-off time • Set clock • Start time • Auto-start • Temperature • Water hardness • Program coffee • Program jug • Program water • Descale • Reset to default...
  • Page 33 Setting the Language To change the language on the display, proceed as follows: Press the Settings Menu button (B2) to enter the menu. “CHOOSE LANGUAGE” is displayed. Press the “ok” button (B9) to select the option. Press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) until the required language is displayed.
  • Page 34 Press the “ok” button (B9) again to rinse the coffee nozzles. Deliver the water into the drip tray below, or alternatively use this water to preheat the cup to be used, then empty it before making coffee. Note: It is particularly useful to pre-heat the cup if making a small coffee.
  • Page 35 Setting the Clock Press the Settings Menu button (B2) to enter the menu then press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to select the “SET CLOCK” function. Press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. Use the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to set the hour then press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. Use the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to set the minutes then press the “ok”...
  • Page 36 Use the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to set the auto-start minutes then press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. Use the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to activate the auto-start function until “AUTOSTART” is displayed then press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. symbol appears on the display. Press the button (B6) to exit the menu.
  • Page 37 Press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm the temperature selected. Press the button (B6) to exit the menu. Setting Water Hardness The coffee maker is factory set to provide a descale warning after a certain period of use. This can be adjusted to match your local water hardness as follows: Remove the “Total Hardness Test” strip (supplied with the machine) from its packaging, dip it fully into fresh tap water for a few seconds, then remove and wait about 30 seconds (until it changes colour and forms red squares).
  • Page 38 The coffee maker is now programmed to provide the descale warning when actually necessary. Programming Coffee For instructions on programming coffee, see the “Changing The Quantity Of Coffee In The Cup” section. Programming Water For instructions, see the “Changing The Quantity Of Hot Water” section. Descaling Important: Descaler contains acids. Read and obey the safety warnings provided by the manufacturer and given on the descaler pack.
  • Page 39 Press the “ok” button (B9). The message “ADD DESCALER PLEASE CONFIRM” is displayed. Empty the tank of water, pour the contents of the descaler bottle into the tank observing the instructions given on the descaler pack, then add water. Position a container with a capacity of approx. 2 litres under the hot water spout.
  • Page 40 Wait until “RINSING COMPLETE PLEASE CONFIRM” is displayed. Press the “ok” button (B9). “DESCALE COMPLETE” is displayed, then “FILL TANK”. Fill the tank again with clean water. The descale programme is now completed and the appliance is ready to make coffee again. Note: If descaling is interrupted before completion, the process must be started again from the beginning. IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO DESCALE THE APPLIANCE REGULARLY INVALIDATES THE GUARANTEE.
  • Page 41 Statistics This displays statistics relating to the machine. To display, proceed as follows: Press the Settings Menu button (B2) to enter the menu then press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to select the “STATISTICS” function. Press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. Press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to verify: • How many coffees have been made. • How many times the machine has been descaled. • The total number of litres of water delivered. Press the button (B6) once to exit the function or twice to exit the menu.
  • Page 42 Press the button (B6) to disable or the “ok” button (B9) to enable the buzzer. Press the button (B6) to exit the menu. Adjusting Contrast To increase or reduce the contrast of the display, proceed as follows: Press the Settings Menu button (B2) to enter the menu then press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to select the “CONTRAST” function. Press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. Press the “+”...

  • Page 43: Turning The Appliance Off

    Turning the Appliance Off Each time the appliance is turned off, it performs an automatic rinse cycle which cannot be interrupted. Danger of scalds: During rinsing a little hot water flows from the coffee spouts. Avoid contact with splashes of water. To turn the appliance off, press the ON/Standby button (A7). The appliance performs the rinse cycle then goes off. Note: If the appliance is not to be used for an extended period, place the main switch on the back of the appliance in the “0”...

  • Page 44: Displayed Messages

    Displayed Messages Displayed Message Possible Cause Remedy FILL TANK The water Fill the tank with water tank is empty and/or insert it correctly, or positioned pushing it as far as it will incorrectly. GROUND TOO FINE The grinding is Turn the grinding ADJUST MILL too fine. adjustment one click (alternating with) clockwise.
  • Page 45 Displayed Message Possible Cause Remedy EMPTY WASTE The waste coffee Empty the waste coffee COFFEE container (A4) is container, clean it then CONTAINER too full or more replace. than 3 days have Important: when removing passed since the drip tray the waste the machine last coffee container must made coffee (this...
  • Page 46 Displayed Message Possible Cause Remedy PLEASE DESCALE! The machine must The descaling procedure be descaled. described in the ”Descaling” section needs to be performed as soon as possible. LESS COFFEE Too much coffee Reduce the quantity of pre- has been used. ground coffee then make the coffee again. FILL BEAN The coffee beans Fill bean container.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Below is a list of some of the possible malfunctions. If the problem cannot be resolved as described, contact Customer Services. Problem Possible Cause Remedy The coffee is not hot. The cups were Warm the cups by rinsing not preheated. them with hot water.
  • Page 48 Problem Possible Cause Remedy The coffee is The coffee is Turn the grinding delivered too quickly. ground too adjustment one click coarsely. anticlockwise while the coffee mill is running (fig. 11). Avoid turning the knob excessively as when 2 cups are selected the coffee delivery may be too slow.

  • Page 49: Installation

    Installation Initial Checks After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete, undamaged and that all accessories are present. If the appliance is visibly damaged contact your supplier and do not use it. Important The packing pieces (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, etc.) should be kept out of reach of children.

  • Page 50: Built-In Installation

    Built-In Installation Verify the minimum measurements required for correct installation of the appliance. The coffee maker must be installed in a column and the column must be firmly fixed to the wall with commercially available brackets. Important: • A ll installation or maintenance operations must be performed with the appliance disconnected from the mains electricity supply.
  • Page 51 x 16 Position the rails on the sides of the cabinet as shown in the figure. Fix with the screws, then extend the rails fully. If the coffee maker is installed over a warmer drawer, use the top surface of this as a reference to position the rails. In this case, there will be no lower shelf to rest the rails on.
  • Page 52 Fix the power cable with the clip. The power cable must be long enough to allow the appliance to be extracted from the cabinet to fill the coffee bean container. If necessary, correct alignment of the appliance by positioning the spacers supplied under or at the sides of the support.

  • Page 53: Electrical Connection (Uk Only)

    Electrical Connection (UK Only) If Your Appliance Comes Fitted With a Plug: The plug will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below. WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse, do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard.
  • Page 54 As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter “E” or the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and yellow.
  • Page 55 Notes: E & O E. All instructions, dimensions and illustrations are provided for guidance only. CDA reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice.
  • Page 56 T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : customer.care@cda.eu labour Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : customer.care@cda.eu W : www.cda.eu www.cda.eu copyright © CDA 2014...

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