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Thank you for having purchased this Krups Automatic. We are sure you will enjoy both the quality of the coffee it makes and how easy it is to use.
Whether you want a short, strong shot of a ristretto, a good espresso, a larger and milder lungo, or a creamy cappuccino, your automatic coffee/espresso machine has been designed so you can enjoy the same quality at home as at the bistro, whatever the time of day and right through the week.
Thanks to its Thermoblock System, its 15 bar pump and because it uses real coffee beans that are ground just before the coffee is made, your Krups Automatic will give you a drink containing maximum aroma, with a fine creamy golden brown top produced by the natural oils contained in coffee beans.
Drink your espresso from small porcelain cups rather than the usual coffee cup or mug. To obtain an espresso at just the right temperature and a nice compact creamy top, we advise you to pre-heat your cup.
After a few trial runs you will find the type of mix and roast of the coffee beans that suits your taste. The quality of the water used is obviously another essential factor in the coffee you get. Make sure the water is fresh from the tap (contact with the air tends to make it stale), that it is free from chlorine odours and relatively cold.
Espresso coffee is richer in aroma than a conventional filter coffee. Despite its stronger, longer lasting taste, espresso in fact contains less caffeine than filter coffee (about 60 to 80 mg a cup as compared with 80 to 100 mg a cup). This is due to the shorter percolation time.
Due to the visibility of the containers and its automatic cleaning and scale removal programs, your Espresseria Automatic is extremely easy to use.
Your automatic espresso machine has an energy saver mode.
The display panel dims when your appliance has not been used for a few minutes. The machine leaves the energy-saving mode when you use the machine again. The display fully lights up again and your automatic machine is ready for use after pre-heating, if necessary.
Before using the appliance for the first time or if you have noted a change in water hardness, it is advisable to adapt the appliance to the observed water hardness. To determine the water hardness, use the measuring stick delivered with the appliance or get in contact with your water board. The appliance will ask you for the hardness of your water on first use (see First use/Setting machine parameters section).
Degree of hardness | 0 very soft | 1 soft | 2 moderately hard | 3 hard | 4 extremely hard |
°f | <5,4° | >7,2° | >12,6° | >25,2° | > 37,8° |
°dH | <3° | >4° | >7° | >14° | > 21° |
°TH | <3,75° | >5° | >8,75° | >17,5° | > 26,25° |
Water testing: Fill a glass with water and immerse a water testing stick into it.
After 1 minute the hardness measurement will appear (moderately hard water)
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Filter the water using the Claris - Aqua Filter System cartridge to reduce carbonate hardness by as much as 75%*
Chlorine – up to 85%*
Lead – up to 90%*
Copper – up to 95%*
Aluminium – up to 67%*
Mechanism to memorise the month the cartridge was fitted and when to replace it (after 2 months at most).
Note: Your appliance will give you a message telling you when to replace your Claris - Aqua Filter System cartridge. The Claris cartridge needs to be replaced after approximately 50 litres of water used or every two months at least.
* indications provided by the manufacturer
To prime the cartridge correctly, follow this procedure every time you fit a cartridge.
Installing the cartridge in the machine.
On first use, screw the filter cartridge into the bottom of the water tank.
Place a 0.5 L container underneath the steam nozzle.
Pull out and fill the water tank.
Put it back in place by pressing firmly and close the lid again.
Open the coffee bean container lid. Add the coffee beans (250g maximum).
Close the coffee bean container lid again.
Note: Do not fill the water tank with hot water, milk or any other liquid. If you turn on the appliance when the water tank is not in place or not correctly filled (under the "min." level,), the "fill water tank" light will come on and making an espresso or a cup of coffee will be made impossible.
Never put ground coffee in the coffee container.
It is recommended that you do not use oily, caramelised or flavoured coffee beans for this machine. These kinds of beans may damage the machine.
Check that the coffee beans do not contain any foreign particles such as grit, as any damage caused by the presence of foreign particles will negate the guarantee.
Do not put water into the coffee bean container.
Remember to fit the drip tray to avoid waste water flowing onto the work surface and staining it or scalding you.
Check that your water tank is clean.
Press to turn your appliance on. Follow the instructions that appear on the "choice of language" screen.
Use the rotating button to choose a language (highlighted). Press the OK key to validate.
When you first use your appliance, it will ask you to set several parameters. If you unplug your appliance, you will again be asked for some of these parameters.
The appliance will ask you to set:
Language | You can select your chosen language from those offered. |
Volume Unit | Choose either ml or oz as your measurement unit. |
Date | You must set the date. |
Clock | You can choose between 12 hour or 24 hour time display. |
Auto-off | You can choose the period after which your appliance will stop automatically, from 30 minutes to 4 hours by 30 minute increments. |
Auto-on | You can automatically start pre-heating of your appliance at your chosen time. |
Water Hardness | You must set your water hardness between 0 and 4. See "Water hardness measurement" section. |
When being used for the first time, it is possible that the machine will ask to be filled up. Just follow the instructions on the screen.
Rinsing out the coffee circuit:
Once you have turned the machine on and the preheating stage has completed, you can rinse out the coffee circuit.
Place a container under the coffee outlets then select "YES" from the menu proposed. The rinsing cycle will stop automatically after about 40 ml.
Rinsing out the steam circuit:
Place a container under the steam nozzle. Press the key to rinse the steam circuit. The rinsing cycle will stop automatically after the volume of water displayed has flowed through.
Note: It is best to perform rinsing after the appliance has remained unused for several days.
When rinsing process is in progress, hot water comes out through the nozzles. Take care not to be scalded.
Change the setting during grinding.
Never force the grinding fineness setting button.
Your appliance is designed to make coffee from coffee beans only.
When you first make coffee with the machine or after a long period of absence or a cleaning or scale removal procedure, a little steam and hot water will come out of the steam nozzle (priming). Splashing or scalding may occur if the coffee outlets are set too high in relation to the size of the cups.
The drink selection menu will be displayed.
Put a cup under the coffee outlets.
You can lower or raise the coffee outlets to suit the size of your cups.
Use the rotating button to select your drink and confirm by pressing the OK key.
You can change the volume of water at any time using the rotating button.
Note: To stop coffee flowing into the cup, you can either again press a key or turn the rotating button to reduce volume.
Note: The ground coffee is first moistened using a little hot water after the grinding stage. A few moments later, percolation as such begins.
Do not remove the water compartment before the end of the cycle (that is around 15 seconds after the coffee has finished dripping through).
Put two cups under the coffee outlets.
You can lower or raise the coffee outlets to suit the size of your cups.
Select your drink and confirm by clicking twice on the OK key. A message will appear to tell you that you have chosen two cups.
Note: The appliance will automatically sequence 2 complete coffee making cycles.
While the screen displays the drink selection menu, press the "hot water" key .
A message will invite you to place a container under the steam nozzle. Again press the "hot water" key to produce hot water.
To interrupt the steam function, just press any key.
If the nozzle is blocked, clean it out with a fine needle.
The maximum amount of hot water per cycle is limited to 300 ml.
Steam froths up the milk to make a cappuccino or a caffe latte, for example, and also heats up liquids. As you need a higher temperature to produce steam than to make an espresso, the appliance runs an additional pre-heating phase for steam.
While the screen displays the drink selection menu, press the "steam" key . A screen will inform you that the appliance is being pre-heated. Once the pre-heating phase has been completed, a message will ask you to place a container under the steam nozzle. Press the "steam" key
again to start generating steam. A little water will be produced first and then steam will start. Use the same key to stop steam generation.
Be careful, because the cycle does not stop immediately.
Note: We recommend that you use very cold, fresh pasteurised or UHT milk that has been recently opened. Do not use untreated milk. After the steam function has been used, the nozzle will be hot, and we recommend that you wait for a few moments before handling it.
Check that the steam nozzle is correctly fitted.
Pour the milk into your milk jug. Only half fill it. Immerse the nozzle in the milk.
Press the "steam" key and follow the instructions on the screen.
Once your milk is frothy enough...,
Again press the "steam" key to stop the cycle. Be careful, because the cycle does not stop immediately.
To remove any remaining milk from the steam nozzle, place a container under the nozzle and press the "hot water" key .
Let the steam escape for at least 10 seconds and then again press the "hot water" key to stop the process.
You can remove the steam nozzle for thorough cleaning. Wash it using a brush with water and a little non-abrasive washing up liquid. Rinse and dry it. Before re-fitting, make certain that the air inlet holes are not clogged by milk residues. Clean out the holes with a needle if necessary.
Note: To interrupt the steam function, just press any key. If the nozzle is blocked, clean it out with a fine needle. The maximum duration for production of steam per cycle is limited to 2 minutes.
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Attach the various parts together.
Select the cappuccino or caffe latte position on the special nozzle.
Fill up the milk pot and place a cup or a glass underneath the autocappuccino nozzle.
Press the button to start and then to stop the cycle
Place your cup under the coffee outlets and start a coffee/espresso cycle.
Note: The tube must not be twisted to ensure that the button is held in the correct position.
To prevent milk from drying on the auto-cappuccino accessory, it must be cleaned thoroughly after use. It is recommend that you wash it immediately by carrying out a cycle with steam and the accessory pot filled with water in order to clean the inside of the nozzle. To do so, you can also use liquid cleaner XS4000, available as an accessory.
If the above message appears, remove, empty and clean the drip tray.
Remove the coffee cleaning tray.
First put the cleaning tray back then the coffee grounds collector.
The drip tray is equipped with floats to tell you when to empty it.
As soon as you remove the coffee grounds collector, you will have to empty it completely to avoid any overflow.
Note: The warning message will remain displayed if the coffee grounds collector is not slotted in fully or not fitted correctly. If the coffee grounds collector is fitted within less than 8 seconds, the appliance will ask you to confirm that you have correctly emptied it. You cannot make espresso or coffee while the warning message is displayed. The coffee grounds collector has a capacity of 9 coffees.
To benefit from the guarantee conditions, it is essential to perform the appliance cleaning cycle when informed to do so. Be sure to follow the order of operations.
You can continue to use the appliance, but you are advised to perform the program as soon as possible.
Press the Prog key to start the automatic cleaning program when the "Cleaning needed" message is displayed.
Just follow the instructions shown on the screen.
Note: The automatic cleaning program is in three parts – the cleaning cycle itself, then 2 rinsing cycles. This program lasts about 20 minutes.
Press Prog to perform cleaning at any time and then choose MAINTENANCE > OK > CLEANING from the menus displayed.
Note: If your machine is unplugged when cleaning or if there is a power cut, the cleaning programme will restart at the step in progress when the incident occurred. You will not be able to postpone this operation. This is essential due to water system rinsing reasons. In this case, a new cleaning tablet may be required. Be sure to complete the entire cleaning cycle to avoid any risk of irritation (seek medical advice if cleaning solutions are accidently swallowed). The cleaning cycle is a continuous cycle and the pump can be heard intermittently. Do not put your hands under the coffee outlets during the cycle.
Only use KRUPS (XS3000) cleaning tablets. We cannot be held responsible for any damage that may result from the use of tablets from other brands.
You can obtain cleaning tablets from KRUPS Service Centres.
Make certain to protect your work surface during cleaning cycles, especially if they are made of marble, stone or wood.
If your product is equipped with our Claris - Aqua Filter System cartridge F088 - Please remove this cartridge during the descaling operation.
To benefit from the guarantee conditions, it is essential to perform the appliance scale removal cycle when the appliance tells you to do so. Be sure to follow the order of operations. You can continue to use the appliance but you are advised to perform the operation as soon as possible. You must remove your claris-aqua filter cartridge before starting this program.
Only use KRUPS scale removal products. You can obtain scale removal products from KRUPS Service Centres. The manufacturer may not be held responsible for damage to the appliance through use of other products.
Note: If a power cut occurs during the cycle or if you unplug your machine, the cycle will re-start at the step in progress when the incident occurred, without the option of postponing this operation.
Be sure to complete the entire scale removal cycle to avoid any risk of intoxication. The scale removal cycle is a continuous cycle and the pump can be heard intermittently. Do not put your hands under the coffee outlets during the cycle.
Make certain to protect your work surface during scale removal cycles, especially if they are made of marble, stone or wood.
Clean the cleaning tray, the drip tray and its grid, the coffee grounds collector and its front part using warm water and washing up liquid detergent.
To make the cleaning of the coffee grounds collector easier, dismantle it as shown above.
Rinse the water tank with tap water
Cleaning tray, Drip tray and its grid, Coffee grounds collector and its front part and the water tank are not designed to go into the dishwasher.
PROG | |
Services | To access maintenance |
Settings | To access settings |
Machine info | To access product information |
Demo mode | To access demonstration mode |
Exit | Return to the previous menu. |
SERVICES | |
Rinsing | To access rinsing |
Cleaning | To access cleaning |
Water filter | To access filter mode |
Exit | Return to the previous menu. |
SETTINGS | |
Language | You can select your chosen language from those offered. |
Display contrast | You can set screen contrast for comfort. |
Date | You need to set the date, especially if you use an anti-scale cartridge. |
Time | You can choose between 12 hour or 24 hour time display. |
Auto-off | You can choose the period after which your appliance will stop automatically, from 30 minutes to 4 hours by 30 minute increments |
Auto-on | You can automatically start pre-heating of your appliance at your chosen time. |
Volume unit | Choose either ml or oz as your measurement unit. |
Water hardness | You must set your water hardness between 0 and 4. See "Water hardness measurement" section. |
Coffee temperature | You can set the temperature of your espresso or coffee to one of three levels. |
Exit | Return to the previous menu. |
MACHINE INFO | ||
Coffee cycles | Displays the total number of coffees the machine has made. | |
Water cycles | Displays the total number of hot water cycles the machine has performed. | |
Steam cycles | Displays the total number of steam cycles the machine has performed. | |
Rinsing | Displays the total number of rinsing cycles the machine has performed. | |
Cleaning | Last | Displays the total number of coffees made since last cleaning. |
Next | Displays the number of coffees that can be made before next cleaning. | |
Clean | Starts the cleaning program. | |
Exit | Return to the previous menu. | |
Descaling | Last | Displays the total number of hot water or steam cycles made since last scale removal. |
Next | Displays the number of hot water or steam cycles that can be made before next scale removal. | |
Exit | Return to the previous menu. | |
Filter | Last | Displays the date of the last filter change* and the quantity of water that has run through. |
Next | Displays the date for the next filter change* and the quantity of water to run through. | |
Install | Starts the filter change procedure. | |
Exit | Return to the previous menu. | |
Exit | Return to the previous menu. |
*: You must first have correctly installed a filter through the program accessible via SERVICES > WATER FILTER > INSTALL before being able to access the first two options of the filter information sub-menu.
Use this sub-menu to disable or activate this function.
If the unpacked appliance is dropped, it is advisable to take it back to an authorized service centre to avoid any risk of fire or electrical problems.
The appliance does not switch on when the "On/Off" is pressed. | Check that the plug of the power cord is pushed correctly into the mains socket. |
Water or steam comes incorrectly out of the steam nozzle. | In case of repeated operation, several drops may drip from the steam nozzle. |
The espresso or coffee is not hot enough. | Change the coffee temperature setting. Heat the cups by rinsing them with hot water. |
The coffee is too light or not strong enough. | Check that the coffee bean tank has coffee in it and that it is flowing correctly. Avoid using oily, caramelised or flavoured coffee. Reduce the volume of coffee using the central knob. Turn the grinding fineness knob towards the left for a finer grind. Prepare in two cycles using the 2 cup function. |
The coffee flows too slowly. | Turn the grinding fineness knob towards the right for a coarser grind (may depend on the type of coffee used). Carry out one or two rinsing cycles. |
The coffee is not creamy enough. | Turn the grinding fineness knob towards the left for a finer grind (may depend on the type of coffee used). Change the Claris Aqua Filter System cartridge (follow the installation procedure). Carry out one or two rinsing cycles. |
The appliance does not serve any coffee. | An incident has been detected during the preparation. The appliance resets itself automatically and is then ready for a new cycle. |
You have used ground coffee instead of coffee beans. | Use your vacuum cleaner to suck out the pre-ground coffee in the coffee bean tank. |
The grinder makes a strange noise. | There are foreign particles in the grinder. Contact KRUPS Customer Service. |
The grinding fineness knob is hard to turn. | Only change the grinder setting when it is operating. |
The steam does not come out of the nozzle. | After switching off your appliance and leaving it to cool: Make sure the tip of the steam nozzle is properly affixed. Make sure the air inlet on the steam nozzle is not clogged at the aerator (if necessary clean the air inlet with the needle supplied). Empty the tank and remove the Claris filter. Fill the tank with mineral water high in calcium (> 100 mg/litre or.015oz/gallon), it may take as many as 5 to 10 cycles of steam at 60 seconds each cycle to achieve a continuous jet of steam. Once you have a continuous jet of steam you should not have to use this particular type of water again. |
There is not enough milk froth. | Using the needle supplied unblock the small air inlet at the top of the nozzle if required. Use a cold container and very fresh, very cold milk that has been opened recently. Try changing the type of milk if this does not work (UHT or pasteurised). |
The milk froth is too bubbly. | Check that the two ends of the small stainless steel tube are fitted correctly into the flexible part of the steam nozzle. |
The Auto-Cappuccino accessory does not suck the milk (accessory sold separately). | Ensure that the tube immersed in the milk is not blocked. Check that the flexible tube is not twisted and that it is correctly fitted into the accessory to avoid any air being sucked in. After switching of your appliance and leaving it to cool, unblock the outlet of the Auto-Cappuccino accessory. |
After filling the water tank, the warning message is still displayed. | Check that the tank is fitted correctly onto the coffee machine. Check that the float at the bottom of the tank moves freely. Rinse the tank and descale if necessary. |
The cleaning or descaling programme will not start. | Unplug the appliance for 20 seconds then switch it back on. |
After emptying the used coffee collector, the warning message is still displayed. | Remove the collector, ensure that it is empty, wait for 6 seconds and fit it back in place. Check that the collector is pushed in correctly. |
After washing the cleaning drawer, the warning message is still displayed. | Remove the drawer, wait for 6 seconds and fit it back in place. Check that the cleaning drawer is pushed in correctly. |
The power has been cut off during a cycle. | The appliance resets itself automatically when the power is switched back on and is ready for a new cycle. |
There is water or coffee underneath the appliance. | The drip tray has overflowed: empty it and clean the cleaning drawer. Check that the drip tray is fitted correctly. Do not remove the water tank before the end of the cycle. |
A message "Error code XX" appears. | Unplug the appliance for 20 seconds, remove the Claris cartridge and if required, put it back into service. If the fault persists, note the fault number and contact KRUPS Customer Service. |
Here are some recipes you can make using your KRUPS Automatic:
Cappuccino
For a cappuccino, the ideal proportions are as follows: 1/3 hot milk, 1/3 coffee, 1/3 milk froth.
Caffe Latte
To make coffee with milk, also often called Latte Macchiato, the proportions are as follows: 3/5 hot milk, 1/5 coffee, 1/5 milk froth
Café Crème
Café corretto*
You can also use anisette, brandy, Sambuca, Kirsch or Cointreau.
There are many other ways to give some punch to your espresso.
Just use your imagination.
Coffee liqueur*
You will obtain a delicious liqueur. A real treat for coffee lovers.
Italian style iced coffee
4 scoops of vanilla ice-cream, 2 cups of espresso with sugar to taste, 1/8 l milk, fresh cream, grated chocolate.
Coffee à la frisonne*
Flambéed espresso*
2 cups of espresso, 2 small glasses of Cognac, 2 teaspoons of brown sugar, fresh cream.
Espresso parfait*
2 cups of espresso, 6 egg yolks, 200g sugar, 1/8 litre of sweetened fresh cream, 1 small glass of orange liqueur.
(*: Remember, over-indulgence in alcohol is bad for the health.)
If used in the above types of environments the product will not be covered by the manufacturer's guarantee.
HELPLINE
If you have any product problems or queries, please contact our Customer Relations Team first for expert help and advice:
0845 330 6460 - UK
(01) 677 4003 - ROI
or consult our website - www.krups.co.uk
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