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U-KAFFEE PLUS
OPERATING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For Indoor Household Use Only

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Summary of Contents for Häfele U-KAFFEE PLUS

  • Page 1 User Manual U-KAFFEE PLUS OPERATING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For Indoor Household Use Only...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury the users, including the following: 1. Read all instructions carefully. 2. Make sure that your outlet power supply corresponds to the one stated on the rating label of the coffee maker.
  • Page 4 Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge can use the unit under supervision or with instructions on using the appliance in a safe way and after understanding the hazards involved. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance should not be done by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In order to avoid possible burns to body parts and/or other injury from hot steam and water or damages to the unit, never remove the water tank or the porta-filter while your espresso/cappuccino maker is brewing coffee or frothing. Make sure the three lights are on before you can remove the porta-filter to make additional cups of coffee.
  • Page 6: First Time Use

    Big cup of coffee and Small cup of coffee and manual coffee button manual coffee light Big cup of coffee and manual coffee light Small cup of cappuccino and milk foam light Big cup of cappuccino and milk foam light Big cup of cappuccino and milk foam button Small cup of latte and...
  • Page 7: Selecting The Right Coffee

    IMPORTANT – PRIMING THE UNIT To prime unit, run the steam cycle for 90 seconds by following the steps below: 1. Fill water tank between the “Min” and “Max” levels. 2. Fill the milk tank with water between the “Min” and “Max” levels. 3.
  • Page 8 to be ground just before use. Coffee beans stored in an airtight container will keep its flavour for up to 4 weeks. THE GRIND This is a vital step in the espresso making process if you are grinding your own coffee, and takes practice.
  • Page 9: Inserting The Filter

    B. FOR A DOUBLE SHOT OR TWO SINGLE SHOTS - use the double shot porta-filter basket. INSERTING THE FILTER a. To insert the selected filter basket in the porta-filter assembly, make sure to align the notch on the filter with the groove inside porta-filter...
  • Page 10 PLACE THE PORTA-FILTER ASSEMBLY a. Position the porta-filter assembly underneath the brew head, and attach it by first moving the retainer clip back. b. Position handle so that the handle lines up with the open lock icon “ ” on the unit and fits into the groove.
  • Page 11: Turning The Unit On

    TURNING THE UNIT ON a. Make sure the unit is plugged in. b. Turn switch to “I”. The six control panel lights will start blinking during heating and until the water reaches the perfect temperature. Once six lights become solid, the unit is ready to use.
  • Page 12: Preparing Latte

    PREPARING LATTE Prior to preparing your latte, adjust the quantity of frothed milk according to your preference by turning the Froth Control Knob to the right “ ” for more froth and to the left “ ” for less froth. NORMAL FROTH LESS FROTH MORE FROTH...
  • Page 13 INTRODUCTION ESPRESSO A unique method of coffee brewing in which hot water is forced through finely ground coffee. Popular in Europe, it is a far richer and more full-bodied brew than regular drip coffee. Because of its richness, espresso is usually served in 44 to 59 ml (1.5 to 2 oz.) portions, in demitasse cups.
  • Page 14 completes this process. The appliance will enter into normal standby mode only after finishing the whole descaling process. CORRECT USE OF GROUND COFFEE FOR ESPRESSO MAKERS Do not use sugar roasted ground coffee or sugar roasted coffee beans as these will clog the filter and damage the appliance.
  • Page 15 Rinse with water CLEANING THE BREW HEAD, THE PORTA-FILTER AND FILTER BASKET 1. Switch the power button on the side of the unit to the off position “O” and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 2. Some of the metal parts might still be hot. Do not touch them with your hands until they have cooled.
  • Page 16 the porta-filter and filter basket as shown below: CAUTION: Do not immerse the appliance in water. DELIMING Mineral deposits build-up in the unit will affect the operation of the appliance. Your appliance must be delimed when you begin to notice an increase in the time required to brew espresso, or when there is excessive steaming.
  • Page 17 TO DELIME INTERNAL PARTS: 1. Make sure you delime the inside of the water tank first by following the “Deliming” steps above. 2. Make sure to switch the power button to the “O” position and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Fill the tank with white vinegar above the minimum level.
  • Page 18: Problems And Causes

    amount of pure water, brew two cups of Espresso continuously, then brew two cups of Latte continuously. The cleaning is now complete. The 6 indicators illuminate and the unit enters the standby mode. Once 500 cycles are over, the unit will give you a descaling alarm.
  • Page 19 PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS 1. Ground coffee is too 1. Use a finer grind. coarse. Coffee comes out too quickly 2. Not enough coffee in 2. Use more coffee. filter. 1. Using small filter for 1. Use large filter double shot double shot espresso...
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  • Page 21 only. Warranty will be deemed void if installation/repair is done by an unauthorised person.
  • Page 22 along with the following:...
  • Page 23 only. Warranty will be deemed void if installation/repair is done by an unauthorised person.
  • Page 24 along with the following:...
  • Page 25 Mumbai Design Centre: Haji Moosa Patrawala Ind.(SOBO) D-89 , 1 Floor, Okhla Phase-I, Incubex Nestavera Spaces Pvt Ltd, Estate, Near Famous Studio, New Delhi - 110 020 No:13, Langford Place, Langford Mahalaxmi (West), Mumbai - 400 011 Tel.: 011 6657 4999 Road, Shanti Nagar, Tel.: 022 6264 7100 Fax: 011 4160 5482...

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