The capsule Start-up Before using for the first time Making filter coffee, caffè crema or espresso Adjusting coffee strength by modifying the amount of water used Individual adjustments to the coffee strength Reverting to factory settings Generating frothy milk Brewing and frothing temperatures or heating up/cooling down the unit...
The appliance should only be connected to an earthed socket installed in accordance with the regulations. Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label of the appliance. This product complies with all binding CE labelling directives.
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Caution: risk of electric shock ● To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance, power cord or plug in water. ● Do not operate the appliance outdoors. ● Always position the appliance in such a way that children cannot reach it.
The power cord should be kept well away from sharp edges and heat sources of any kind. ● The power cord should be routed in such a way that no one can accidentally trip over it. Cafissimo capsule-system This appliance is based on a single-cup system, using aroma-fresh Tchibo coffee capsules.
Filling the tank with water - Remove the water tank by lifting it straight out. - Fill the tank up to the Max-mark with clean, cold tap water. Do not use carbonated mineral waters or similarly unsuitable liquids. - Replace the water tank and push it down to ensure that the valve in the bottom is open.
Bleeding the system after extended periods of non-use If the appliance has not been used for more than 2-3 days, stale water and some air will have accumulated in the system. In this case, fill the tank with fresh water and let one cup of water run through (see section ‘Bleeding the system’...
Turn the capsule-holder upside down over a garbage bin and drop the capsule out. - If no more coffee is to be brewed for the moment, press the On/Off switch to turn the appliance off. - Replace the capsule-holder, but leave the operating lever in its upper (i.e. unlocked) position to avoid unnecessary strain on the unit.
As soon as the milk appears to be sufficiently frothy, close the rotary control by turning it clockwise. The frothy foam is now ready for use. After the frothing process – releasing steam To ensure that no air can accumulate in the system, and also in order to flush the frothing...
It is possible, however, that the temperature level has already increased to such a degree that you may have to wait up to 15 minutes for the system to cool down to regular brewing temperature.
100 to 120 ml whole milk (unskimmed) Preparation: - Fill a tall, slim glass to just over half with cold milk. Ensure that the glass fits under the capsule-holder. - Start frothing the milk in the glass until it is sufficiently warm and a nice head of foam has developed.
- Sprinkle some cocoa powder on the frothy head. Control panel lights and beep signals – what they mean Each button uses an integral light to inform you of the present status of the unit. There are also beep signals.
Replenishing water Water level falls below Min during operation Descaling programme: waiting for the cleaning phase to begin (capsule-holder or steam valve open, water tank empty, no button input) Descaling programme: Waiting for the flushing phase to begin (capsule-holder or steam valve open,...
Bleeding the system If the appliance has not been used for more than 2-3 days, stale water and some air will accumulate in the system. On rare occasions air may have been drawn into the system while frothing milk. In this case, the next coffee to be brewed will be very strong, as too little water is passing through.
- Pull one side out from the front. - The tray may be washed by hand or in a dishwasher. - Place the tray into the right side of its holding bracket and then push the left side gently from above into its guide.
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Empty the collection container and place it again under the outlet opening of the capsule-holder. - For the flushing phase, first empty the water tank completely, and then fill it with a minimum 0.75 litres and a maximum 1 litre of cold tap-water.
- Air in the system. Unit needs bleeding – see section ‘Bleeding the system’. There is too little milk - Milk too hot or too old, or fat content too high. Use froth or the frothing cold milk only (with max. fat content of 3.5%).
Under this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes to repair or replace any parts found to be defective, providing the product is returned to one of our authorised service centres. This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not been modified, repaired or interfered with by any unauthorised person, or damaged through misuse.