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- Page 1 Super-Automatic Coffee Machine with Dual Cream System KKSACM-B KKSACM-W Customer Assistance 1-800-265-8456 Use & Care Guide www. koolatron.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT OPERATION CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Intended Use The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the appliance. Please check the packaging and appli- ance on arrival to make sure everything is intact to ensure safe operation. If you find any damage, please contact the retailer or dealer. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appli- ance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment. Customer Assistance 1-800-265-8456 •...
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Page 5: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Components bean container lid pre-ground bean container coffee chute grinding adjust dial control panel ON/OFF button milk tube service door beverage outlet cover brewing unit beverage outlet coffee grounds water tank container cup tray drip tray "Drip Tray Full"... -
Page 6: Product Operation
PRODUCT OPERATION HOW TO USE ICON DESCRIPTION • Water tank icon • Coffee grounds container full • Error icon • Coffee bean container empty icon • Water filter icon • Clean&Calc icon • Milk system cleaning reminder • Descaling reminder •... -
Page 7: Initial Use
PRODUCT OPERATION 1 INITIAL USE • Remove any protective plastic films and stickers. 1.1 SETTING UP THE MACHINE NOTE - Choose a spot which protects the machine against overheating; ensure that the ventilation slots are not covered. Only use the machine in a frost-free room; if it has been transported or stored at temperature below 0°C, wait at least 3 hours before setting it up. - Page 8 PRODUCT OPERATION NOTE - Water hardness default setting is level 5 - Very Hard Water. • Press the On/Off power button to switch the machine on. • Coffee strength icon light goes on. • Check the degree of water hardness from the discoloration of the test strip. •...
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Page 9: Preparing Drinks
PRODUCT OPERATION • The machine will switch off and perform the automatic rinsing cycle after 30 minutes of last drink brewed. - Machine will perform the automatic rinsing cycle when switching off if coffee or milk beverages have been brewed. TIP - When the machine is used for the first time after running a rinsing service program, or if it has not been operated for a long period, the first beverage will not have the full aroma and should not be consumed. - Page 10 PRODUCT OPERATION ICON DESCRIPTION • Max. milk volume • Normal milk volume • Less milk volume ICON DESCRIPTION • Strong • Medium • Mild • Pre-ground coffee 2.2 PREPARING DRINKS WITH BEANS • Place a cup underneath the beverage outlet, and you can slide the beverage outlet up or down to adjust its height.
- Page 11 PRODUCT OPERATION • Press the start/cancel button. - The light in the start/cancel button dims and brightens while the drink is being dispensed. NOTE - Specific types only - an Americano is made of Espresso and water; when you brew an Americano, the machine first dispenses an Espresso and then hot water.
- Page 12 PRODUCT OPERATION • To brew 2 drinks at the same time, tap the double cup icon, the double cup light goes • Press the start/cancel button. - The light in the start/cancel button dims and brightens while the drink is being dispensed.
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Page 13: Dispensing Hot Water
PRODUCT OPERATION • Press the start/cancel button. - The light in the start/cancel button dims and brightens while the drink is being dispensed. • To stop dispensing coffee before the machine is finished, press the start/cancel button. - If the machine is interrupted during beverage brewing, it will perform a self-checking cycle. - Page 14 PRODUCT OPERATION 2.6 EXTRACTION GUIDANCE Depending on your choice of beans, you might need to adjust the grinder setting to a finer or more coarse choice. 1. PERFECT ESPRESSO 2. UNDER EXTRACTED 3. OVER EXTRACTED - Flowing like warm - Flowing fast like water, - Flowing in drips or not honey, nut-brown light and pale crema.
- Page 15 PRODUCT OPERATION 3. ADJUSTING MACHINE SETTINGS 3.1 PARAMETER SETTING MODE • The machine must be ready to use (in beverage selection mode). • Long press Latte Macchiato and Milk Froth icons at the same time for three seconds to enter parameter setting mode. - The water filter, drink volume, coffee strength and milk volume icons go on.
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Page 16: Restoring Settings
PRODUCT OPERATION 3.3 SETTING THE WATER HARDNESS • Check the degree of water hardness from the discoloration of the test strip. (See chapter "DETERMINING THE WATER HARDNESS") • Machine must be in the parameter setting mode. • Tap the coffee strength icon to choose corresponding. water hardness level, when there is no red square shown on the water hardness test strip, please select with level 1 –... -
Page 17: Water Filter
PRODUCT OPERATION 4. WATER FILTER A water filter can lessen limescale deposits, reduces impurities in water and improves the coffee taste. 4.1 ACTIVATING THE WATER FILTER The machine does not automatically detect that a filter has been placed in the water tank. -
Page 18: Replacing The Water Filter
PRODUCT OPERATION • Long press the water filter icon for 3 seconds to start the activation process. • Machine performs an automatic rinsing cycle. - The light in filter icon dims and brightens. - The lights in the drink icons light up and go out slowly one by one. •... -
Page 19: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 1. CLEANING PROGRAMME 1.1. MILK SYSTEM CLEANING PROGRAMME • When milk-based beverage is brewed. - The milk system cleaning reminder will light up with the upper left icon flashing. - Milk system cleaning is suggested when every milk beverage finished. •... - Page 20 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 1.2. DESCALING PROGRAMME - Takes about 40 minutes NOTE - Machine can still brew about 50 drinks when descaling icon lights up. If the machine is not descaled when it is supposed to be, the machine will be locked, only show- ing the descaling icon.
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Page 21: Care And Daily Cleaning
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 2. CARE AND DAILY CLEANING Never immerse the machine in water. Do not steam-clean the machine. • Remove the drip tray and coffee grounds container. • Wipe the inside of the machine with a soft cloth. • Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol. •... - Page 22 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE • Remove the milk tube. • Dismantle the top and bottom sections of the beverage outlet. • Clean all the individual parts under the tap with lukewarm water. • Put the individual outlet parts back together again. •...
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE - Do not use any soap or cleaning agents! Do not put the brewing unit in the dishwasher in the dishwasher. • Clean the inside of the machine thoroughly with a moist cloth. click! • Leave the brewing unit and the inside of the machine to dry. - Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Warning icons Solution • The "water tank icon" light is flashing. • The water tank is almost empty. Fill the water tank with fresh (flashing) water to the maximum level indication. • The "water tank icon" light is on. •...
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Page 25: Troubleshooting Table
TROUBLESHOOTING 2. Troubleshooting table This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the coffee machine. Problem Possible causes Solution Solution Float is stuck in the Remove the water tank and The water tank water tank. clean thoroughly. icon light remains flashing despite Rinse and soak the water filter... - Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible causes Solution Solution See the chapter ‘Milk system The beverage outlet or cleaning manually’, clean and one of the 4 connections rinse the beverage outlet and are blocked. the connections throughly. Use more coarsely ground coffee, or to access the grind size adjusting knob to get coarser coffee ground.
- Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible causes Solution Solution Descale the appliance Build-up of limescale in according to the instruction, the appliance. see the chapter ‘Descaling programme’. See the chapter ‘Milk system The beverage outlet or cleaning manually’, clean and one of the 4 connections rinse the beverage outlet and are blocked.
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Possible causes Problem Solution Solution Use coffee beans for espresso The coffee bean is machines. Suggest: a type of unsuitable. coffee with a higher proportion of robusta beans. The coffee pack has been opened Coffee beans not fresh. for too long and has lost its taste. The coffee is weak or has no ‘crema’.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible causes Solution Solution Remove the brewing unit and Brewing unit is not make sure it is inserted correctly. placed in position. See chapter ‘Cleaning the brewing unit’ for instruction. Brewing unit service door cannot be There is excess ground Remove the brewing unit and properly closed.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible causes Solution Solution Insert water filter and configure settings accordingly in the Very frequent Water hardness setting menu. display that is too hard. See chapter “Setting the water descaling is hardness” to set the water necessary. hardness level. See the chapter ‘Descaling The display only The machine is locked...
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible causes Solution Solution The bean contain- The oil from coffee beans er is empty but the Use the cleaning brush to clean have soiled the detec- "coffee bean the bean container detection tion window in bean container empty" window regularly.
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Page 32: Warranty
WITH PROOF OF SALE a defective product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. The Kenmore brand is used under license. Direct all claims for warranty service to Koolatron Customer Assistance, call 1-800-265-8456 or email service@koolatron.com This warranty covers manufacturer’s defects including electrical and mechanical defects provided the appliance is correctly assembled, operated and maintained according to the supplied instructions.
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