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Nespresso Lattissima+ Manual

Introduction

NESPRESSO, an exclusive system creating the perfect espresso, time after time.
All Nespresso machines are equipped with a unique extraction system that guarantees up to 19 bar pressure. Each parameter has been calculated with great precision to ensure that all the aromas from each Grand Cru can be extracted, to give the coffee body and create an exceptionally thick and smooth crema.

When you see this sign, please refer to the safety precautions to avoid possible harm and damage.
informationInformation - When you see this sign, please take note of the advice for the correct and safe usage of your coffee machine.

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OVERVIEW

Overview

  1. Machine without the Rapid Cappuccino System
  2. Machine with the Rapid Cappuccino System (for Cappuccino)
  3. Machine with the Rapid Cappuccino System (for Latte Macchiato)
  1. Lever
  2. Coffee outlet
  3. Water tank (0.9 l)
  4. Used capsule container
  1. Drip tray (push inside for Latte Macchiato glass)
  2. Left Grid
  3. Right Grid
  4. Descaling pipe storage door (pull to open)
  1. Descaling pipe
  2. Steam connector door
  3. Steam connector
  4. ON/OFF button

Backlight Buttons

  1. Cappuccino
  2. Latte Macchiato
  1. Espresso
  2. Lungo

Rapid Cappuccino System (R.C.S.)

  1. Milk container (0.35 l)
  2. Milk container Lid
  3. Lid detach button
  1. Rinsing button
  2. Milk Froth regulator knob
  3. Min. froth
  1. Max. froth
  2. Rapid Cappuccino System connector
  1. Milk spout
  2. Milk aspiration tube

Backlight Buttons indication

Energy saving settings.
When the machine is switched on, buttons light for 2sec:
Lungo= power off after 9 min
Espresso= power off after 30 min

Both Lungo+Espresso = power off after 8 h
Coffee and milk recipe modes are ready
Water hardness settings.
When the machine is switched on, buttons light for 2sec:
Latte Macchiato= Soft water hardness
Cappuccino= Medium water hardness
Latte Macchiato+Cappuccino= Hard water hardness
Descaling alert.
Coffee mode is ready

FIRST USE OR AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF NON-USE

cautionFirst read the safety precautions to avoid risks of fatal electrical shock and fire

  1. Remove the plastic film from both the left and right grid, and machine panels.
  2. Remove the water tank, drip tray, and capsule container. Adjust the cable length and store the excess in the cable guide under the machine.
  3. Put the machine in the upright position and plug it into the mains.
  4. The water tank can be carried by its cover.
  5. Rinse the water tank before filling with potable water up to the maximum level.
  6. Switch the machine on. Blinking light: heating up for approximately 40 sec. Steady light: ready
    informationRefer to the button indications.
  7. Rinsing: Place a container under the coffee outlet and press the Lungo button. Repeat three times.
    informationMachines are fully tested after being produced. Some traces of coffee powder could be found in the rinsing water.
  8. Rinse the Rapid Cappuccino System (R.C.S.) by following the section "Care of the Rapid Cappuccino System (R.C.S) twice a week".

COFFEE PREPARATION

cautionRefer to safety precautions

  1. Lift the lever completely and insert a Nespresso capsule. Close the lever and place a cup under the coffee outlet.
  2. For a Latte Macchiato glass, push the drip tray inside the machine.
  3. Press the Espresso (40 ml / 1.35 oz) or the Lungo (110 ml / 3.7 oz) button. Preparation will stop automatically. To stop the coffee flow or top up your coffee, press again.
  4. Take the cup. Lift and close the lever to eject the capsule into the used capsule container.

ASSEMBLING / DISASSEMBLING OF THE RAPID CAPPUCCINO SYSTEM (R.C.S)

  1. Remove the milk container lid and unplug the milk aspiration tube.
  2. Remove the milk froth regulator knob by turning it to ( ) and pulling it up.
  3. Unlock and remove the Rapid Cappuccino System connector by turning it from ( ) to ( ) and pulling it off.
  4. Remove the milk spout by pulling it off.

PREPARING A CAPPUCCINO AND LATTE MACCHIATO

cautionRefer to safety precautions
information For perfect milk froth, use skimmed or semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature (about 4°C)

  1. Fill the milk container with your desired quantity of milk.
    informationWhen the milk container is empty, before refilling, thoroughly rinse it and the milk aspiration tube with potable water.
  2. Close the milk container. Open the steam connector door by sliding it to the right. Connect the Rapid Cappuccino System to the machine. Milk recipe buttons blink: the Rapid Cappuccino heats up. Steady light: ready
  3. Lift the lever completely and insert a Nespresso capsule.
  4. Close the lever, place a Cappuccino cup or a Latte Macchiato glass under the coffee outlet and adjust the position of the milk spout.
  5. Adjust the milk froth regulator knob according to the quantity of froth you want.
  6. Press the Cappucino or Latte Macchiato button. The preparation starts after a few seconds (first milk and then coffee) and will stop automatically.
  7. At the end of the preparation, lift and close the lever to eject the capsule into the used capsule container.
  8. Rinse after each use as described in the section "Rinsing after each milk recipe preparation".

PROGRAMMING THE WATER VOLUME

cautionRefer to safety precautions

  1. Fill the water tank, switch the machine on and insert a Nespresso capsule. Close the lever and place a cup under the coffee outlet.
  2. Press and hold the Espresso or Lungo button. Brewing starts. Button blinks quickly: programming mode.
  3. Release the button when the desired volume is reached.
  4. The water volume is now stored for future coffee preparations. Button blinks 3 times: confirm the new water volume
    information min 25 ml / max 300 ml.

PROGRAMMING CAPPUCCINO/LATTE MACCHIATO VOLUME

cautionRefer to safety precautions
informationFollow the steps 1-5 of section "Preparing a Cappuccino and Latte Macchiato"
informationMilk: min 30 ml/max 200 ml. Coffee: min 25 ml/max 300 ml

  1. Press and hold the Cappuccino or Latte Macchiato button. Milk frothing starts. Button blinks quickly: programming mode.
  2. Release the button when your desired volume of milk froth is reached. Button blinks quickly: programming mode.
  3. Press and hold the same button. Brewing starts. Release the button when your desired coffee volume is reached. The recipe volume is now stored for future preparations. Button blinks 3 times: confirm the new recipe volume. Eject the capsule and press the clean button.

RINSING AFTER EACH MILK RECIPE PREPARATION

cautionRefer to safety precautions

  1. Place a container under the milk spout.
  2. Press and hold the "CLEAN" button until machine stops pumping automatically. Milk recipe buttons blink: rinsing process approximately 10 sec. Steady light: rinsing process finished.
  3. Disconnect the R.C.S. from the machine and place it in the refrigerator. Close the machine steam connector door.
    informationThis milk should not be kept for more than 2 days.
  4. All the milk container components are dishwasherproof. Twice a week, follow the section "Care of Rapid Cappuccino System twice a week".

DAILY CLEANING

informationDo not use any strong cleaning agent or solvent cleaner. Use a damp cloth and mild cleaning agent to clean the surface of the machine. Do not put in a dishwasher.

  1. Remove the drip tray, capsule container and water tank. Empty and rinse. Both left and right grid can be removed for easy cleaning. Clean the coffee outlet regularly with a damp cloth.

CARE OF RAPID CAPPUCCINO SYSTEM (R.C.S.) TWICE A WEEK

Disassemble the Rapid Cappuccino System. Refer to section "Assembling/ Disassembling of Rapid Cappuccino System (R.C.S)".

  1. Clean all components in the upper level of a dishwasher at least twice a week.

EMPTYING THE SYSTEM BEFORE A PERIOD OF NON - USE, FOR FROST PROTECTION OR BEFORE A REPAIR

  1. Switch on the machine.
  2. Remove the water tank. Close the lever (without a capsule inside). Place a container under the coffee outlet.
  3. Press the Cappuccino and Espresso buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. Preparation buttons blink alternately: emptying mode is in progress.
  4. When the process is finished, the machine switches off automatically.

ENERGY SAVING CONCEPT

This machine has an excellent energy consumption profile as well as an automatic power off function (0W) which enables you to save energy. The appliance switches off 9 minutes after the last use.

  1. Switch the machine off.
  1. Activation power off after 9min (factory setting)
    Press and hold the Lungo button and switch the machine on.
  2. Activation power off mode after 30min
    Press and hold the Espresso button and switch the machine on.
  3. Activation power off mode after 8h
    Press and hold both the Lungo and Espresso button and switch machine on.

DESCALING

cautionRefer to safety precautions

  1. Descale the machine when the Cappuccino button shines orange in ready mode (descaling alert).
  2. Empty the drip tray and the used capsule container. Fill the water tank with 100 ml of Nespresso descaling agent and 500ml water.
  3. Open the descaling pipe storage door. Plug the descaling pipe into the steam connector.
  4. The machine enters the descaling mode (70°C setting). Cappuccino button blinks orange.
  5. Place a minimum 1 litre container under both the coffee outlet and descaling pipe nozzle.
  6. Press the Cappuccino button. The descaling agent flows alternately through the coffee outlet, descaling pipe and drip tray. The Cappucino and Macchiato button blink alternatively.
  7. When the descaling cycle is finished (water tank runs empty), the Cappuccino button blinks.
  8. Empty the used capsule container and drip tray, rinse and fill the water tank with fresh potable water up to the MAX level. Repeat step 5 again.
  9. Press the Cappuccino button again. The rinsing cycle continues through the coffee outlet, descaling pipe and drip tray until the water tank is empty. The Cappucino and Macchiato button blink alternatively.
  10. Once the rinsing process is finished, the machine switches off.
  11. Remove and store the descaling pipe. Empty the drip tray and used capsule container. Fill the water tank with fresh potable water.
  12. Clean the machine using a damp cloth. You have now finished descaling the machine.

WATER HARDNESS SETTING

  1. Switch the machine off.


Press and hold the indicated buttons and switch the machine on.

Soft water hardness Medium water hardness Hard water hardness
< 10° dH 10° dH – 20° dH >20° dH
< 18° fH 18° fH – 36° fH >36° fH
< 180 mg/l CaCO 3 180–360 mg/l CaCO 3 360 mg/l CaCO 3

informationProgrammed buttons blink 3 times: water hardness is set.

RESTORING VOLUMES TO FACTORY SETTINGS

  1. Press all 4 buttons for 5 sec (when machine is switched on). All buttons blink 3 times: all volumes are reset.
110 ml (3.7oz)
Milk*: 150ml (5 oz)/Coffee: 40 ml (1.35 oz)
40 ml (1.35 oz)
Milk*: 50ml (1.7 oz)/Coffee: 40ml (1.35 oz)

* The volume of milk froth depends on the kind of milk that is used and its temperature.

TROUBLESHOOTING

No indicator light

➔ Check the mains, plug, voltage, and fuse. In case of problems, call the Nespresso Club.

No coffee, no water

➔ Water tank is empty. Fill water tank.
➔ Descale if necessary; see Descaling section.

Coffee comes out very slowly

➔ Flow speed depends on the coffee variety.
➔ Descale if necessary; see Descaling section.

Coffee is not hot enough

➔ Preheat cup.
➔ Descale if necessary; see Descaling section.

Capsule area is leaking (water in capsule container)

➔ Position capsule correctly. If leakages occur, call the Nespresso Club.

Irregular blinking

➔ Send appliance for repair or call the Nespresso Club.

No coffee, just water runs out (despite inserted capsule)

➔ Call the Nespresso Club.

Lever cannot be closed completely

➔ Empty capsule container. Make sure that no capsule is blocked inside the capsule container.

Quality of milk froth is not up to standard

➔ Use skimmed or semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature (about 4°C) / Rinse after each milk preparation. Descale the machine

Cappuccino button shine orange

➔ Descale the machine.
➔ Machine is in descaling mode.
➔ Machine is in emptying mode.

SPECIFICATIONS

220–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1400 W
19 bar
~ 4.5 kg
0.9 l
0.35 l
16.7 cm
25.3 cm
31.9 cm

CONTACT THE NESPRESSO CLUB

For any additional information, in case of problems or simply to seek advise, call the Nespresso Club. Contact details of the Nespresso Club can be found in the 'Welcome to Nespresso' folder in your machine box or at nespresso.com.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Avoid risks of fatal electric shock and fire

  1. Only plug the appliance into suitable, earthed mains connections. Make sure that the voltage of the power source is the same as that specified on the rating plate. The use of an incorrect connection voids warranty.
  2. If an extension lead is required, use only an earthed cable with a conductor cross-section of at least 1.5 mm2.
  3. D o not pull the cable over sharp edges. Clamp it or allow it to hang down. Keep the cable away from heat and damp.
  4. If the cable is damaged, do not operate the appliance. Return appliance to the manufacturer's service, theNespresso Club or similarly qualified persons for repair.
  5. T o avoid hazardous damage, never place the appliance on or beside hot surfaces such as radiators, cooking rings, gas burners, open flames, or similar.
  6. A lways place it on a stable and even surface. The surface must be resistant to heat and fluids, like water, coffee, descaler, or similar.
  7. Disconnect the appliance from the mains when not in use for a long period.
  8. Disconnect by pulling out the plug and not pulling the cable itself or the cable may be damaged. Never touch the cable with wet hands.
  9. N ever immerse the appliance or part of it in water. Never put the appliance or part of it into a dishwasher, except the Rapid Cappuccino System (R.C.S.). Electricity and water together is dangerous and can lead to deadly electrical shocks.
  10. Do not open the appliance. Hazardous voltage inside!
  11. Do not put anything into openings. Doing so may cause fire or electrical shock!

Avoid possible harm when operating the appliance

  1. This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the warranty will not apply.
  2. This is a household appliance only. It is not intended to be used in:
    • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
    • farm houses;
    • by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
      • bed and breakfast type environments;
      • planes, boats, trains and automobiles.
  3. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged or not operating perfectly. Immediately remove the plug from the power socket. Call the Nespresso Club for a diagnosis. A damaged appliance can cause electrical shocks, burns and fire.
  4. T he 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
  5. Always close the lever and never lift it during or immediately after operation. Risk of scalding! Do not put fingers into the capsule compartment or the capsule shaft. Danger of injury!
  6. Do not put fingers under the coffee outlet or milk spout. Risk of scalding!
  7. Never use a damaged or deformed capsule. Water could flow around the capsule when not perforated by the blades and damage appliance.
  8. Do not use the appliance without drip tray and drip grid to avoid spilling any liquid on surrounding surfaces.
  9. A lways use the milk container (Rapid Cappuccino System) supplied with the machine. Risk of scalding if milk container is not inserted properly.
  10. The milk spout gets hot. Risk of burns! Use with care.
  11. If coffee volumes higher than 150 ml are programmed: Let the machine cool down for 5 minutes before making the next coffee. Risk of overheating!
  12. Do not use any strong cleaning agent or solvent cleaner. Use a damp cloth and mild cleaning agent to clean the surface of the machine.
  13. Descale the machine when you see the descaling alert. Read the safety precautions on the descaling package carefully. The descaling solution can be harmful. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and surfaces. We recommend theNespresso descaling kit available from the Nespresso Club as it is specifically adapted to your machine. Do not use other products (such as vinegar) that would affect the taste of the coffee. For any additional questions you may have regarding descaling, please contact the Nespresso Club
  14. This machine works withNespresso capsules available exclusively through the Nespresso Club. Your Nespresso machine's proper functioning and lifetime are only guaranteed with the usage of Nespresso capsules.

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