Gaggenau CM 250 Operating Instructions Manual

Gaggenau CM 250 Operating Instructions Manual

Fully automatic espresso machine

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Gaggenau
Operating instructions
Fully Automatic
Espresso Machine
CM 250

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  • Page 1 Gaggenau Operating instructions Fully Automatic Espresso Machine CM 250...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Congratulations... Menu and settings Display messages Safety instructions Basic settings Setting the grind fineness Standard equipment Water filter Assembly and components Daily maintenance and cleaning Display and controls Daily maintenance Keys Cleaning the milk system Cleaning the brewing unit Accessories Service programmes Starting the machine...
  • Page 4: Congratulations

    Congratulations... Safety instructions ...on purchasing this product. With this deployable fully Please read the operating instructions carefully before automatic espresso machine you have acquired a high- using the appliance and keep them for future reference. quality modern kitchen appliance of innovative design You should also note the enclosed quick reference guide.
  • Page 5: Standard Equipment

    Standard equipment Fully Automatic Espresso Machine CM 250...
  • Page 6: Assembly And Components

    Assembly and components Bean container Ground coffee drawer (ground coffee / cleaning tablet) Display and controls Grind fineness adjustment Water tank with lid, Brewing unit access door removable Coffee dispenser and milk frother Compartment for accessories Shelf (height-adjustable) and quick reference guide...
  • Page 7: Display And Controls

    Display and controls Display Keys The top third of the display The keys to the left and right of Coffee shows the taskbar or the menu the display are touch-operated. accessed. The lower part of Their function varies from the display shows the various menu to menu.
  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories The fully automatic espresso machine contains dedicated compartments for storing accessories and the quick reference guide. These compartments are located on the right-hand side of the machine as you face it and can be accessed with the machine in access position 1 (see “Access system”).
  • Page 9: Starting The Machine

    The language selected is indicated by a bold frame. Press the b key to save your selection and exit the menu. The machine is now in idle mode. The display now shows the word GAGGENAU and, after about 60 seconds, the ó ó$ symbol.
  • Page 10: Switching On/Off And Idle Mode

    There are two display settings for idle mode. The default setting displays the word GAGGENAU. The display contrast depends on the height of the viewer’s eyes relative to the display. Please refer to “Basic settings”...
  • Page 11: Loading Water And Coffee Beans

    Loading water and coffee beans General Use only pure, still cold water in your machine. Ideally, use only espresso or fully automatic machine coffee blends. Avoid coffee beans that have been glazed, caramelised or otherwise treated with sugar-containing substances as they will block the brewing unit.
  • Page 12: Preparing Drinks

    Preparing drinks Drink selection You have a choice of a range of different drink types. Set the function selector to ù and then select the required â Ñ Å ò drink using the drink selector: Espresso Espresso á 2 x Espresso Coffee 2 x Coffee Hot water...
  • Page 13: Please Note

    The CM 250 has a special Double Shot function that allows you to make a bigger cup of coffee without this drawback. The machine dispenses half of the required...
  • Page 14: An Example

    An example The machine must be ready to go and the function selector must be set to ù . â Ñ Å ò Imagine you want to prepare a very hot large cup of mild Coffee coffee from beans: Place a cup under the coffee dispenser. Select using the drink selector.
  • Page 15: Preparation Using Ground Coffee

    Preparation using ground coffee This fully automatic espresso machine can also prepare coffee based drinks from ground coffee. A ground coffee spoon for measuring the required quantity is included. Set the function selector to ù . Retract the machine out (see “Access system”) and take out the ground coffee spoon.
  • Page 16: Preparing Coffee Based Drinks With Milk

    Preparing coffee based drinks with milk Caution, risk of burns! The milk frother becomes hot during operation. Allow it to cool after use before touching. Note: Use cold milk with a fat content of at least 1.5% to produce optimal milk froth. You can either load the machine’s own milk container or use milk directly from the carton, bottle or other vessel.
  • Page 17: Preparing Milk Froth And Warm Milk

    Place a cup or glass under the coffee dispenser. Rotate the drink selector or the function selector to select latte macchiato, cappuccino, white coffee or â Ñ Å ò your customised coffee and milk mix. The display shows the drink selected and your size, strength and White coffee temperature settings for this drink.
  • Page 18: Obtaining Hot Water

    Obtaining hot water The machine can also dispense hot water, for example for making tea. Caution, risk of burns! The milk frother from which the hot water is dispensed becomes hot during operation. Allow it to cool after use before touching. Set the function selector to ù...
  • Page 19: Customisation Function

    Customisation function You can define and store instructions for up to six different customised drinks. First set the function selector to one of the six stored â Ñ Å ç ê ò drink positions. Select the relevant drink using the drink selector and then configure your preferred settings for the drink Individual 1 à...
  • Page 20 Temperature: â Ö Å è ê Ä Temperature Å very hot Ç extra hot very hot Coffee/Milk: Ratio of coffee to milk. â Ö Å ç ê å$ ç$ é$ è$ Coffee / Milk Naming: â Ö Å ç ê Use the f and g keys to select each letter of the name for your personalized drink and confirm using the k key.
  • Page 21: Menu And Settings

    Menu and settings Your fully automatic espresso machine has an intuitive menu system to make it as easy as possible for you to take full advantage of its many functions. Once you have familiarized yourself with the system, which should not take long, you will be able to select just the settings you want –...
  • Page 22 Displaying messages Messages are indicated by one or more warning triangles â Ö Å ò appearing in the bottom left corner of the display and can be accessed by pressing the ö or õ$ key. Espresso Each message disappears as soon as you have carried out the corresponding action.
  • Page 23 2. Warning messages ò These messages continue to appear in the display until the corresponding action has been completed. • CHECK WATER TANK CHECK WATER TANK • INSERT WATER TANK • REFILL WATER • REFILL COFFEE BEANS • EMPTY TRAYS •...
  • Page 24: Basic Settings

    Basic settings The machine has a variety of basic settings. You can adjust these settings to suit your own preferences ò as follows. • Start by turning the function selector to the y symbol. • Press the c key to open the “basic settings” menu. •...
  • Page 25 Display in idle mode Use the f and g keys to choose whether the word GAGGENAU is to be displayed in idle mode. Display in idle mode: Empty Factory settings You can restore the factory settings to replace your own settings if you wish (reset). A reset must always be Reset all parameters confirmed immediately using the b key.
  • Page 26 Child lock The symbol for the child lock can be shown in the display when the machine is switched on or off. Select the Child Child lock not available symbol. lock available Child lock not available Switch off after Set the period of time for which the machine waits after dispensing a drink before automatically switching off.
  • Page 27 Lighting The cup lighting feature consists of three lamps and can be switched on or off in a variety of combinations. Lighting Each lamp is indicated by a separate symbol: = this lamp is lit = this lamp is not lit = this lamp is lit only when a drink is being prepared The lamps light briefly during the configuration process to demonstrate the settings currently selected.
  • Page 28: Setting The Grind Fineness

    Child lock Your fully automatic espresso machine has a child lock to prevent unintended use. If you wish to make use of the child lock feature, you must first set it to “available” in the settings menu (see “Basic settings”). Activating the child lock Turn the function selector to ü...
  • Page 29: Water Filter

    Water filter When a new water filter is installed in the water tank it must be rinsed before use. Install the water filter in the water tank and then fill the tank with water up to the “max” indicator. Place a 0.5 litre container under the coffee dispenser.
  • Page 30: Daily Maintenance And Cleaning

    Daily maintenance and cleaning Caution, risk of electric shock! Switch off the machine at the power switch before cleaning. Do not use steam cleaners. Daily maintenance Wipe the housing with a damp soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning agents. Avoid using cleaning agents that contain alcohol on highly polished surfaces.
  • Page 31: Cleaning The Milk System

    Cleaning the milk system Caution, risk of burns! The milk frother becomes hot during operation. Allow it to cool after use before touching. Always clean the milk system after every use. Note: All components can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. Milk system quick rinse programme: ë...
  • Page 32: Cleaning The Brewing Unit

    Cleaning the brewing unit You should remove and clean the brewing unit regularly as well as running the automatic cleaning programme. Important: Do not use dishwashing liquid or other cleaning agents to clean the brewing unit and do not put the brewing unit in the dishwasher.
  • Page 33 Clean the brewing unit thoroughly under running water. Clean the interior of the machine thoroughly taking care to remove any coffee residues. Allow the brewing unit and the interior of the machine to dry. Note: Ideally you should always grease the seals on the brewing unit after the thorough cleaning process.
  • Page 34: Service Programmes

    Service programmes Every so often – the exact frequency depends on usage and water hardness – one of the following messages will appear in the display in place of the coffee selection: • Please descale and clean Please change water filter ï...
  • Page 35: Cleaning

    Cleaning ë í ì ï Duration: approximately 7 minutes Cleaning programme Set the function selector to û . 00:07 í Select the symbol from the menu. Press the m key. The cleaning programme begins and the display guides you through the programme. Empty and replace the drip tray and coffee grounds 1.
  • Page 36: Descaling And Cleaning

    Press the k key. The descaling programme runs for about 24 minutes. Note: The following message appears if there is not enough descaling solution in the water tank: Pour 0.5 l water and descaler into water tank Fill the empty water tank with lukewarm water up to the “calc”...
  • Page 37: Storage, Disposal And Guarantee

    Storage, disposal and guarantee Storage Note: The following message appears if the water filter is The machine must be drained completely prior to activated: Remove water filter transport and storage in order to prevent possible frost Remove the water filter and press the k key. damage.
  • Page 38: Simple Troubleshooting

    Simple troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Display shows Beans are not falling into the grinding Change the type of coffee if REFILL COFFEE BEANS Although the bean container is full, the unit (beans too oily). necessary. Wipe out the empty bean appliance does not grind the coffee container with a dry cloth.
  • Page 39 Problem Cause Solution Display shows Brewing unit is soiled. Clean brewing unit. CLEAN BREWING UNIT Too much pre-ground coffee in the Clean brewing unit. brewing unit. (Pour in no more than 2 level measuring spoons of ground coffee). The brewing unit’s mechanism is stiff. Remove the brewing unit and treat with a special grease intended for this purpose (Order No.
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