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Version 2.0 09/2011 Bedienungsanleitung Gebruiksaanwijzing Melitta Haushaltsprodukte Operating Instructions Manual de Instrucciones GmbH & Co. KG Guide d’utilisation Istruzioni per l‘uso D-32372 Minden...
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Dear Customer, Congratulations on buying your Melitta CAFFEO SOLO ® ® ® We would like to welcome you as a coffee lover and enthusiast of Melitta ® CAFFEO SOLO ® ® With your new Melitta CAFFEO SOLO quality product, you will experience ®...
Adjusting the dispensed quantity.............. 47 Adjusting the coffee strength ..............48 5 Switching on and off ................49 Switching on the appliance............... 49 Switching off the appliance ............... 49 6 Inserting the Melitta Claris water filter ..........50 ® ® 7 Preparing espresso or café crème ............52 Preparing one cup of espresso or café...
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9 Care and maintenance................60 General cleaning ..................60 Cleaning the brewing unit ................. 61 Integrated cleaning programme ............... 62 Integrated descaling programme.............. 65 10 Transport and disposal .................68 10.1 Preparation for transport, protection against freezing and measures for longer periods of non-use................. 68 11 Troubleshooting ..................70...
For a clearer overview, unfold the fold-out pages on the front and back of these operating instructions. Symbols in the text of these operating instructions The symbols in these operating instructions indicate specific hazards associated with operating your Melitta CAFFEO SOLO , or provide you with useful tips.
SOLO within the operating ® ® ® conditions specified in these operating instructions. Non-intended use Non-intended use is defined as using the Melitta CAFFEO SOLO in a manner ® ® ® that differs from the use described in these operating instructions.
– Only use this appliance if it is in faultless condition. – Never attempt to repair the appliance yourself. If repairs are necessary, contact the Melitta Service Hotline only. ® – Do not make any alterations in or on the appliance, on its components or on the supplied accessories.
Appliance description Legend for Fig. A Fig. number Explanation Drip tray with cup plate and coffee grounds container (internal) and float (indicator for full drip tray) Height-adjustable outlet Coffee quantity regulator Button for one-cup dispensing Button for two-cup dispensing Water tank Bean container Button for coffee strength Display...
Symbol Meaning Display Explanation/prompt Appliance is heating up or the Flashing coffee dispensing process is running. Standby The appliance is ready for Illuminated operation. Change the Melitta Claris water ® ® Inserting the Illuminated filter Melitta Claris ® ® water filter Flashing Filter change process is running.
Place the appliance on a stable, level, and dry surface. Make sure that there is a distance of 10 cm to the wall and other objects. • The Melitta CAFFEO SOLO has two rollers on the back edge of the ®...
Connecting • Plug the power cable into an appropriate power socket. Warning! Danger of fire and electric shock due to incorrect supply voltage, incorrect or damaged connections and power cord. – Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds to the supply voltage specified on the identification label of the appliance.
Switching on for the first time Caution! The appliance may only be switched on without the Melitta Claris water filter ® ® and with a full water tank. – Insert the Melitta Claris water filter into the appliance only after switching ®...
Adjusting the coffee strength • Press the button for coffee strength several times to select among three possible coffee strengths. → Your selection will then be shown with the bean symbols on the display. Display Coffee strength mild normal (factory setting) strong •...
Switching on and off Switching on the appliance Note The appliance performs an automatic rinse every time it is switched on. • Place a vessel below the outlet. • Press the ON/OFF button to switch the appliance on. → The standby symbol is flashing.
Inserting the Melitta Claris water filter ® ® A Melitta Claris water filter is supplied with the appliance for filtering out limescale ® ® and other contaminants. Please only insert it after starting up the appliance for the first time. If you use the filter, you will have to descale the appliance less frequently and the water hardness will automatically be set to hardness level 1 (see page 54).
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The Melitta Claris water filter should not remain dry over an extended ® ® period of time. We therefore recommend storing the Melitta Claris water ® ® filter in the refrigerator in a glass of water when the appliance will not be in use for extended periods.
Preparing espresso or café crème Preparing one cup of espresso or café crème Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“ on page 49). • Place a suitable vessel under the outlet. • Press the button for brewing strength to adjust the brewing strength.
Preparing two cups of espresso or café crème Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“ on page 49). • Place two suitable vessels beside each other under the outlet. • Press the button for coffee strength to adjust the coffee strength.
Use the test strip provided to determine the water hardness in your area. Please comply with the instructions on the test strip packaging. Water hardness is set to 4 in the factory. If you have inserted the Melitta Claris water filter, water hardness 1 ®...
• Press the ON/OFF button to confirm the selected water hardness. → All symbols in the display flash briefly for confirmation. The appliance is ready for operation, the standby symbol is illuminated. Note During the adjusting process, if you do not press a button within 60 seconds the appliance automatically reverts to standby mode.
Display Time 5 minutes (factory setting) 15 minutes 30 minutes flashing • Press the ON/OFF button to confirm the selected time. → All symbols in the display flash briefly for confirmation. The appliance is ready for operation, the standby symbol is illuminated.
• Press the brewing strength button several times to select from four possible times for the timer. Display Time 1 hour (factory setting) 2 hours 4 hours 8 hours flashing • Press the ON/OFF button to confirm the selected time. →...
Display Brewing temperature medium (factory setting) high • Press the ON/OFF button to confirm the selected brewing temperature. → All symbols in the display flash briefly for confirmation. The appliance is ready for operation, the standby symbol is illuminated. Resetting the appliance to the default settings Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“...
Grinding fineness The grinding fineness level was optimally adjusted prior to delivery. Consequently, we recommend that you only readjust grinding fineness after dispensing approximately 1,000 coffees (about 1 year). You can only set the grinding fineness while the grinder is running. Thus, adjust grinding fineness directly after coffee dispensing starts.
Care and maintenance General cleaning • Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft, damp cloth and ordinary dishwashing liquid. • Empty and clean the drip tray regularly; at the latest, however, when the float (Fig. A, no. 1) projects out of the cup plate. •...
Cleaning the brewing unit Prerequisite: The appliance must be switched off (see „Switching on and off“ on page 49). Note For optimal protection of your appliance, we recommend that you clean the brewing unit under running tap water once a week. •...
– Only use Melitta cleaning tabs for fully automatic coffee makers. These ® cleaning tabs are specifically designed for the Melitta CAFFEO SOLO ® ® ® The use of other cleaning agents can damage the appliance.
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6 Press and hold the red button on the handle of the brewing unit (Fig. B, no. 1) and turn the handle clockwise to the stop (approximately 75°). 7 Use the handle to pull the brewing unit out of the appliance. →...
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16 Press the button for coffee strength to continue with the integrated cleaning programme. → The integrated cleaning programme continues. This stage lasts approximately 5 minutes. Water flows out of the outlet as well as in the interior of the appliance into the drip tray. Subsequently, the symbol for the drip tray illuminates.
® SOLO ® – Never use vinegar or other descaling agents. Run the integrated descaling programme as follows: 1 Before descaling, remove – if used – the Melitta Claris water filter ® ® from the water tank (see page 50).
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4 Lift the lid of the water tank (Fig. A, no. 6) and pull the water tank up and out of the appliance and then empty it completely. 5 Add the descaling agent (e.g. Melitta ANTI CALC Espresso Machines ®...
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11 Empty the drip tray and then reinsert it. → The standby symbol illuminates after a brief heat-up phase. The appliance is ready for operation. 12 Reinsert the Melitta Claris water filter into the water tank. ® ®...
The Melitta Claris water filter should not remain dry over an extended period ® ® of time. We therefore recommend storing the Melitta Claris water filter in ® ® the refrigerator in a glass of water when the appliance will not be in use for...
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Transport • Vent the appliance (see page 68). • Empty and clean the drip tray and coffee grounds container. • Empty the water tank and the bean container. If necessary, remove beans from the bottom with a vacuum cleaner. • Clean the brewing unit (see page 61).
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Coffee only flows Grinding fineness is too Set the grinding fineness drop by drop. fine. coarser. Clean the brewing unit. Run the integrated descaling programme, if necessary. Run the integrated cleaning programme, if necessary. Coffee does not Water tank not filled or Fill the water tank and make flow.
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ON/ OFF button ; if this does not solve the problem, send the appliance to the service department. Please contact the Melitta hotline, if the above mentioned solutions do not help to ® solve the problem: +49 571/ 86 1900.