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Dear Customer, Congratulations on deciding to choose a Metos appliance for your kitchen activities. You made an excellent choice. We will do our best to make you a satisfied Metos customer like thousands of customers we have around the world.
13.5.2011 Rev. 1. General ......................1 1.1 Symbols used in the manual ..................1 1.2 Symbols used on the appliance ..................1 1.3 Checking the relationship of the appliance and the manual .......... 1 2. Safety ......................2 2.1 Warnings ........................2 2.1.1 Installation ......................
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13.5.2011 Rev. 4.2.6 Temperature protection ..................22 4.2.7 The operator menu ....................22 4.2.8 Menu functions ....................23 4.2.9 Settings step by step ..................... 24 4.3 After use ........................45 4.3.1 Cleaning ......................45 4.3.2 Periodic descaling activities ................. 48 5.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 General 1. General Carefully read the instructions in this manual as they contain important information re- garding proper, efficient and safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. Keep this manual in a safe place for eventual use by other operators of the appliance. The installation of this appliance must be carried out in accordance with the manufactur- er’s instructions and following local regulations.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Safety 2. Safety 2.1 Warnings 2.1.1 Installation • Place the appliance at buffet height and on a firm, level base, in such a way that it can be connected to the water supply and power supply. • Connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Safety • When descaling the appliance, it is advisable to wear safety glasses and protective gloves. • Wash your hands after descaling. • Have all repairs carried out by a qualified technician. • The plug must be taken out of the socket if the appliance has to be opened for cleaning or repairs.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Safety 2.3 Disposal of the appliance No appliance lasts forever. When the time comes to discard your appliance it will usually be possible to return it to your dealer. If this is not the case, ask your municipal council about the alternatives for recycling the materials.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Functional description 3. Functional description 3.1 General The ComBi-line 5 - 20 is a professional coffee maker, equipped with a continuous flow heater. It is very easy to use. The user can choose from a number of fixed set amounts via a control panel with a graphic display which also offers information about the current process of the appliance.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Functional description 3.3 Application of the appliance 3.3.1 Prohibited use/Use for other purposes This machine can only be used for brewing and distributing coffee and/or tea. The use of the appliance for other purposes is not permitted and may be hazardous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for losses caused by using the appliance for purposes other than those indicated here or by incorrect use.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Functional description 3.6 Operating switches and indicator lights Selection buttons (4x) The selection buttons are used to select the standard brewing amount. The chosen amount confirmed us- ing the display and can be increased or de- creased using the same selection buttons, as required.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Functional description 3.7 Display Boiler systemThe hot water system is switched on. The tap symbol can be replaced by the actu- al boilertemperature display via the operator menu. Brew volume (4x)Each selection button (4x) displays a pre-programmed brewing amount. The amountscan be set completely as required via the settings menu.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions 4. Operation instructions 4.1 Before using the appliance When used for the first time the appliance works according to the standard factory set- tings. The various settings can be altered by trained, authorized personnel. See “Operator menu”.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions 4.1.2 Flushing the boiler system • Switch on temperature indication in display (See “Show temperature” (menu 4.1) • Change temperature (“Temperature” (menu 4.2)) • Switch on the continuous heating function 97+ (See Switch on the continuous heating function 97°C+) The hot water system steam outlet can be found on the top of the tower.
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions During use some parts will become very hot. Do not position the container on open fire or on a hotplate. First disconnect the electric cable before transporting the container. It is advisable to take the plug out of the socket and close the water tap if the appliance is not going to be used for longer periods of time.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions 4.2.1 Brewing coffee Switch on the appliance by putting the ON/OFF switch ( ) in position I, the display lights up and you will hear a beeping sound (1x short). Then the display indicates the standard brewing amounts. Select one of the four brewing amounts.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions • If the swivel arm and/or the container are moved out of position before and/or dur- ing the brewing process, the brewing process will stop, a swivel arm and/or con- tainer symbol will appear in the display and you will hear a beeping signal (2x short).
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions 4.2.3 Timer function The appliance comes with a built-in timer clock as standard. You can use this to start a coffee brewing process and/or hot water system at a certain time. Press the timer button ( ).The following possible settings (fig.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions • The container heating switches on automatically 5 minutes before the set time (pre-heating). The coffee brewing process is switched off during an activated timer clock function. The container heating can be used normally, for example, to keep the coffee on the left warm, while on the right the coffee brewing process is pre- programmed.The timer can be programmed a maximum of 6 days inadvance.
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Have you not used the appliance for more than 1 week? If so, use the appliance as de- scribed in chapter “Before using the appliance”. After carrying out these actions the whole hot water system has been refreshed. This all contributes to the provision of good quality coffee and/or hot water.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions 4.2.5 Drawing off hot water [5W, 10W, 20W] The appliance comes with a separate hot water system with a no-drip tap (A) through which it is possible to draw off hot water during the coffee brewing process.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions 4.2.6 Temperature protection There temperature protection in the unit (fig. 1-6) that can be accessed from the outside. The protection switch off when the temperatures rise too high. The most common cause for switching off is scale that has not been removed in time. If the temperature protection operates proceed as follows: •...
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions 4.2.8 Menu functions You have the possibility of changing settings and have access to a number of maintenance functions via the operator menu. It is possible to select the following functions: Menu Explanation of Operator menu Counters Descaling System settings...
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions 4.2.9 Settings step by step Counters (Menu 0) Counters then select the counter item An overview of all counter functions follows in the display. At the top of the display is a navigation bar on which the selected menu item number is shown. Menu Explanation of Operator menu Daily counter of coffee made in litres Reset daily counter of coffee made...
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions • Wash your hands thoroughly after descaling. • All repairs should be carried out by a trained, competent service engineer. • The plug must always be pulled out of the power socket whenever the appliance has to be opened for repairs and other (cleaning) purposes.
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Stopping the program The program can be cancelled at any time un- til the solution is poured in. Once the solution has been poured in, the program must always be completed. In case of an emergency stop, the STOP button can always be used.
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Display: 4/5 Rinse. Press Start Press the START button to start the 2nd rinsing cycle. Display: 4/5 Rinse. Please wait.The coffee maker will heat up. The container will be filled with 2 litres. There will be 2 beep- ing signals after the 2nd rinsing cycle.Display: 4/5 Empty con- tainer.
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Display: 1/5 Empty boiler. Press Start. Empty the boiler with the hot water drainage tap (fig. 1-3). Drain the remaining water off with the drainage hose (fig. 1-23 ), the boiler is now completely empty. Once the boiler is empty press the START button .
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Display: 4/5 Filling. Please wait. The boiler is filled completely, without heating up. There will be 3 beeping signals after the 2nd rinsing cycle Display: 4/5 Empty boiler. Press Start. Empty the boiler with the hot water drainage tap (fig. 1- 3).
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Warnings • Respect the descaling intervals indicated by the descale indicator symbol. • Delaying maintenance of the heating system can lead to high repair costs and can invalidate the guarantee. • When descaling, always pay attention to the directions on the scale remover. •...
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions The program can be cancelled at any time un- til the solution is poured in. Once the solution has been poured in, the program must always be completed. In case of an emergency stop, the STOP button can always be used. The program will then stop, but not be finished.
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Display: 4/5 Rinse. Press Start Press the START button to start the 2nd rinsing cycle. Display: 4/5 Rinse. Please wait.The coffee maker will heat up. The container will be filled with 2 litres. There will be 2 beep- ing signals after the 2nd rinsing cycle.Display: 4/5 Empty con- tainer.
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Display: 1/5 Empty boiler. Press Start. Empty the boiler with the hot water drainage tap (fig. 1-3). Drain the remaining water off with the drainage hose (fig. 1-23 ), the boiler is now completely empty. Once the boiler is empty press the START button .
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Display: 4/5 Filling. Please wait. The boiler is filled completely, without heating up. There will be 3 beeping signals after the 2nd rinsing cycle Display: 4/5 Empty boiler. Press Start. Empty the boiler with the hot water drainage tap (fig. 1- 3).
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Language (Menu 2.0) Before using the appliance you must first set the de- sired language. The default language setting is Eng- lish. Select the required language, and confirm your changes with the START button . Tip!: If Menu 4-Load defaults is activated, the altered language choices will remain unchanged.
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Coffee settings (Menu 3) Coffee settings then select function An overview of all coffee settings follows in the dis- play. At the top of the display is a navigation bar on which the selected menu function number is shown. Menu Explanation of Operator menu Water volume Unit...
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Unit (Menu 3.1) You can change the unit in which the selection but- tons are shown in the display with this function.The unit can be set as Litres (standard), Jug or Cup. Select the required unit and confirm your changes with the START button or go back without sav- ing any changes using the STOP button...
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Changing the selection buttons (Menu 3.4 to 3.7) You can set each selection button as required with this function. The four selection buttons are set in the factory as shown in the table below . With the help of Buttons 1 to 4 (menu 3.4 to 3.7), the choice can be set within the scope with associated step size indicated in the table below.
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Switching on the container heating automatically (menu 3.8) When starting a coffee making process the appli- ance automatically switches the right container heating on. The container heater then stays switched on and must always be switched off manually. You can switch this function off if required.
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Coffee dosage (menu 3.10) When an amount is selected, the recommended amount of ground coffee (grams) that should be put in the filter unit in order to make the selected amount of coffee appears in the display.The amount of coffee is set to 50 grams/litre as standard and can be set from 0 to 100 grams in steps of 1 gram.
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Set the required number of litres and confirm your changes with the START button or go back without saving any changes by pressing the STOP button Interval Water pourng Interval-time time 100% Continue 0 sec 45 sec 4,5 sec 45 sec...
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Leak out time (menu 3.13) The leak out time starts once the hot water distribu- tion is stopped. The leak out time through the filter can vary depending on the type, size and/or amount of coffee. Leak out time settings •...
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Show temperature (menu 4-1) You can replace the tap symbol with the actual hot water temperature with this function. The display is set to show the tap symbol as standard. Select the required choice and confirm your changes with the START button or go back without sav- ing any changes by pressing the STOP button...
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions • In the Descaling menu 1.0 you can see how many litres away from a descale indi- cator signal the system still is. Water Hardness Descale indi- quality cator litres ºD ºF mmol/l mgCaCo3/l Very hard 18-30 32-55 3,2-5,3 321-536 Hard...
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions 4.3 After use 4.3.1 Cleaning Do not leave the appliance unattended when maintenance is being performed Never submerge or spray the appliance The plug must be taken out of the socket if the appliance has to be opened for cleaning or repairs Always follow the manufacturer instructions when using the scale remover.
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions • Despite daily cleaning coffee deposits can still remain in the inner pot and the gauge glass, see chapter “Cleaning wekly”, “Cleaning the tap” and “Cleaning the gauge glass”. Cleaning weekly A sachet of coffee fur remover is supplied with the machine. Use is extremely simple. Removal of coffee deposits from the inner pot: Fill half of the container with warm water and dissolvea sachet of coffee fur re- mover in it.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions Cleaning the gauge glass Risk of burning! Empty the container before you remove the gauge glass for cleaning. Always treat the gauge glass with the necessary caution. Take the glass out of the protec- tor with the help of a dry cloth and hold the gauge glass firmly with the cloth as you clean it with the gauge glass brush.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Operation instructions 4.3.2 Periodic descaling activities This chapter describes the periodic descaling activities of the machine that can only be ex- ecuted by trained, qualified personnel. Observe the descaling intervals indicated by the descaling indicator symbol. Overdue maintenance to the heating system can result in high repair costs and annulment of the guarantee.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Installation 5. Installation 5.1 General This appliance may only be positioned and connected by a qualified service engineer. The following rules must be observed: • only suitable for indoor use • not suitable for use in humid areas •...
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Installation 5.2 Unpacking [1x5, 1x10, 1x20, 2x5, 2x10, 2x20, 1x5W, 1x10W, 1x20W, 2x5W, 2x10W, 2x20W] The machine has been carefully packed to prevent damage being caused to your new ap- pliance. Remove the packing carefully without using sharp objects. Check if the appliance is com- plete.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Installation 5.3 Unpacking [5W, 10W, 20W] The machine has been carefully packed to prevent damage being caused to your new ap- pliance.Remove the packing carefully without using sharp objects. Check if the appliance is complete.The appliance (column) will be delivered already mounted on a console ac- cording to specifications below.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Installation 5.5 Water connection Connect the appliance using the water hose to an easily accessible aeration tap that can be closed quickly if problems arise. The minimum water pressure may not be under 0,2 Bar (at 5L/min. flow pressure) The appliance can only be connected to a cold water outlet.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Installation 5.7 Electrical connection Supply voltages and frequencies can differ between countries. Check if the appliance is suitable for connection to the local power mains. Check if the details on the type plate cor- respond. The earthed wall socket and the fused group with a main switch belong to the electrical installation.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Installation 5.8 Connection on a counter Connect the machine at counter level and on a solid flat surface. Before the connections are made, check whether the main voltage corresponds to the voltageindicated on the type plate. Determine the position of the machine on the counter. If necessary, make the transits on the counter for electricity, water and drainage, see installation drawing for measurements.
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13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Installation Attach the drip tray to the to the bracket with the aid of the supplied side strips If only one serving trolley is placed next to the flow water heater, we recommend you to adapt the swivel arm protection (located under the swivel arm) on the side on which no serving trolley is placed.
13.5.2011 Rev. 2.2 Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting Have all repairs to the electrical system performed by a qualified service technician. PROBLEM Possible cause Measures C2 (coffee) Coffee maker doesn't work.Dry-boil protection Reset dry-boil protection coffee making unit. Check switched off. to see if the coffee makerneeds to be descaled, and descale if necessary.
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