CAFISSIMO

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND GUARANTEE

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Tchibo D-22290 Hamburg 31302MARMO-0805-ML

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Dear Customer,
Your new coffeemaker combines state-of-the-art technology
and elegant design.
Thanks to a totally new and unique concept, you simply insert
a capsule and at the touch of a button you can prepare your
favourite coffee.
You can select between a full bodied filter coffee, a flavourful
caff crema and a strong espresso.
Or would you prefer a cappuccino? With the help of the milk
frother you can also prepare a number of delicious coffee spe-
cialities such as latte macchiato, cappuccino, milk coffee and
many more...
This manual not only describes how to operate the coffee-
maker, it also discloses the secret of a good cappucino.
We hope that you will be entirely satisfied with your new cof-
feemaker, and enjoy every cup of coffee!
Your Tchibo Team
The safety warnings in this booklet are printed on a grey
background.
This appliance is equipped with safety features. Read the
safety warnings carefully and use the appliance only as
described in these instructions to avoid accidental injury or
damage.
Keep these instructions for future reference. When handing
this product over to another person, be sure to include this
manual.
Contents
At a glance (features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The idea behind the Cafissimo-system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Intended use and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Before first time use - setting up and
ventilating the coffeemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Brewing filter coffee, caff crema or espresso . . . . . . . . .14
Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Fill the tank with water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Insert the capsule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Adjusting the amount of water/strength of the coffee . .18
Individual coffee settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Restoring the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Frothing milk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Preparing coffee specialities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
First brew the espresso, and then froth the milk -
a few good reasons are: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
From frothing milk to brewing coffee -
how to accelerate the cool down process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Hot water for a cup of tea? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
The significance of the control panel lights . . . . . . . . . . .30
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Fault / remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
For UK use only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
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 At a glance (features)
Detailed view of the control panel
Tray (without
heat function)
Control panel Rotary knob for
steam, hot water
and ventilation
Front panel
Water container
Capsule holder
Steam wand Function of the keys (from left to right):
Stop lever
(metal bracket)
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On/Off coffeemaker
Steam nozzle
Drip tray
with grid
Preparing filter coffee
Preparing caff crema
Preparing espresso
Switching from steam to hot water
supply
With the exception of the On/Off key, all the other keys are
equipped with an integrated light.
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 The idea behind the Cafissimo-system
Why are capsules in the coffeemaker? The brewing process will start as soon as you press the corre-
sponding type of coffee key. Hot water is pressed through the
This coffeemaker has an individual portions system. This cof-
capsule, runs through the hole in the base and into a cup put
feemaker will only operate with the fresh aroma capsules from
underneath.
Tchibo. Each cup of coffee is individually prepared and always
full of aroma. That's it! Your filter coffee, caff crema or espresso is ready.
The capsules are ready packed airtight coffee portions that Insert the capsules just as they are, i.e.
offer avid coffee drinkers a range of flavour variations: do NOT remove the lid of the capsule
do NOT drill holes into the capsule.
filter coffee caff crema espresso
These capsules can be purchased in every Tchibo outlet. The cross section of a capsule
The colours of the capsules correspond to the coffee selection upper thorn (part of
keys on the coffeemaker; therefore you know which key to the coffeemaker)
press for the preparation according to the colour of the cap-
lid foil
sule. upper sieve
blue = filter coffee for water distribution
yellow = caff crema capsule body
black = espresso lower sieve
= filter
There are two points particular to the Cafissimo:
Firstly, the base of the capsule does not look like other
capsules. Secondly, a bit of residue coffee grounds always lower thorn (part of the coffeemaker)
remains at the bottom of the cup. These particularities
result from the way the system functions, and are not a
fault.
Advantages of the capsules
This is how it works The capsules offer variety in reliable Tchibo quality.
When you push the stop lever down, the capsule holder and The advantages at a glance:
the capsule are pushed up into the coffeemaker. While doing different varieties of tastes
so, the capsule is pierced at the top and bottom by small
ready for use
thorns. These perforations are necessary to let the water pass
through. quick and clean preparation
Because the preparation of each type of coffee requires a dif- airtight seal ensures aroma freshness
ferent pressure, each type of coffee has its own key. individual portions
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 Intended use and safety instructions
Intended use Pull the plug out of the socket,...
... before removing or inserting the water container
The coffeemaker has been designed for following uses:
... before you fill water into the water container
Brewing filter coffee, caff crema and espresso with ... when a fault occurs
Tchibo brand capsules. ... when the coffeemaker is out of use for a longer period of
Frothing milk. time
... before you clean the coffeemaker.
Hot water dispenser.
When unplugging the coffeemaker, always pull the plug, not
It is designed for the quantities that arise in a private house- the cord.
hold and is unsuitable for commercial use.
Risk of scalding
Electrical hazards
Hot steam and hot water can cause scaldings. Never expose
Never immerse the coffeemaker, plug and power cord into any part of the body to the steam or hot water jet. Do not
water, as there is danger of electric shock. Do not use the touch any hot parts of the appliance, such as the steam
coffeemaker outdoors. wand. Only use the steam / froth functions when a suitable
Be sure to connect the coffeemaker to a properly installed receptacle is located beneath the steam nozzle.
socket with earthing contacts whose mains voltage complies For the preparation of coffee, the water is pressed through
with the technical data of the coffeemaker. the capsule in the capsule holder. Be sure that the stop
Do not use the coffeemaker if the appliance, power cord or lever is entirely folded down before you switch the coffee-
plug is damaged or if the coffeemaker has been dropped. maker on.
Do not make any modifications to the appliance or to the Do not fold up the stop lever while the coffeemaker is in
power cord. Have repairs carried out in a specialist use, and do not pull the capsule holder out.
workshop or by a similarly qualified person, to avoid dan-
gers.
Danger of sharp edged thorns
Place the coffeemaker out of the reach of children.
There is respectively one thorn in the capsule holder and in
Never operate the coffeemaker without supervision. the capsule holder retainer. Both these thorns pierce
through the bottom and at the top of the capsule while it is
being inserted. Never touch these thorns. If you want to
move the coffeemaker, handle it on the outer casing.
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 Before first time use -
setting up and ventilating the coffeemaker
Caution - damage to the coffeemaker
The coffeemaker must be ventilated/cleaned before first Positioning the coffeemaker
time use. Be sure to read the chapter "Before first time use".
Danger! Place the coffeemaker out of children's reach.
Do not place or store the appliance on a hotplate or close
to a hot oven or heating appliance, otherwise the casing 1. Place the coffeemaker on an even, water and heat resistant
might melt. surface.
Place the coffeemaker on an even, water and heat resistant 2. Slide the capsule holder back into
surface. the coffeemaker and press the stop
The coffeemaker is equipped with non-slip rubber feet. The lever down as far as it will go.
working areas are often provided with various varnish and
plastic coatings and are treated with the most different MIN
materials. Some of these products may contain substances
that react adversely to the rubber feet and soften them. If
necessary, place an non-slip pad below the appliance.
3. Check whether the steam nozzle is
The machine must not be exposed to temperatures below connected to the machine: Turn the
1C. Residue water in the heating system could freeze and rotary knob clockwise as far as it
cause damage. will go.
Lay the power cord in such a way that it cannot become a
stumbling trap. Keep the cord away from sharp edges and
sources of heat.
4. Make sure the steam nozzle fits
Fill the water container with cold tap water only. Always use firmly. The knurled screw must be
fresh water. Do not use carbonated mineral water or any tightened securely in the direction
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Knurled screw
other liquid. on the steam of the arrow - if necessary hold the
The water level must not be below the MIN mark on the nozzle lower part of the steam nozzle
water container, otherwise the pump could run empty and (casing) while doing so.
overheat. If the nozzle cannot be fastened, pull the casing down and
Descale the machine regularly. off. Hold the inner casing that should now be visible, and
firmly tighten the knurled screw. Reattach the outer casing.
5. Insert the power plug into a socket outlet with earthing
contacts. Be sure that the socket outlet can be easily
reached.
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Ventilation: Before first time use Warning: The machine begins heating as soon as it has
or after a long period of disuse been switched on. If you proceed slowly, the water may
already be hot. In this case, the risk of scalding increases
Caution:
due to hot spurts of water.
Always fill fresh, cold tap water into the water container
to ensure an aromatic cup of coffee.
6. Place a cup beneath the steam
Do not use carbonated mineral water or other liquids! nozzle.
The water level must not be below the MIN mark on the Turn the rotary knob anti-clockwise
water container, otherwise the pump could run empty until water is discharged from the
and overheat. steam nozzle into the cup.
Provided that the coffeemaker is
already heated up, first of all steam
Before first time use or when the coffeemaker has been out of
will be emitted and then water.
use for a few days, you must operate the machine with appro-
ximately one cup of tap water to rinse it through. 7. As soon as the cup is filled, turn the rotary knob clockwise
as far as it will go. The water flow stops.
1. Remove the mains plug from the outlet.
In some cases the pump switches off early and the steam
2. Pull the water container out to the left side. Fill water into
nozzle does not emit any water. Proceed as follows:
the container up to the MAXimal-mark. Be sure that the
water tank is always filled up to the MINimal-mark. a) Switch off the coffeemaker and turn the rotary knob
clockwise as far as it will go to close it.
3. Reinsert the water container. Make
sure that the container engages in b) Check whether the suction hose is immersed in water,
MAX
the recess, and that the suction reaches the base of the filled water container and is not
MA
X
hose is fully immersed and reaches bent.
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MIN the base of the water container. c) Wait 10 seconds after switching off the coffeemaker, and
then repeat items 5. and 6.
d) If the pump switches off audibly before water is emitted,
4. Insert the plug into the outlet.
close the rotary knob and open it again. The pump will
5. Press the On-/Off key . start up again. Then the coffeemaker must remain swit-
The coloured keys with the cup symbols flash. Proceed with ched off for at least 15 minutes for it to cool off.
the next step. Do not wait for the heating process to be
8. Press the On/Off key , to switch the coffeemaker off and
completed.
pour the water away.
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 Brewing filter coffee, caff crema or espresso
Before you start Fill the tank with water
If the coffeemaker has been out of use for more than 1. Remove the mains plug from the
2-3 days, rinse it through with a cup of water as described outlet. Pull the water container to
in "Ventilation: Before first time use or after a long period the left side and fill the water con-
of disuse". tainer up to the MAX-marking with
MAX
Each capsule is portioned for one cup of filter coffee, caff MA
X
fresh cold water.
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crema or espresso. MIN
The coffeemaker delivers the approximate following
beverage quantities:
Filter coffee: 125 ml 2. Reinsert the water container. Make sure that the container
Caff crema: 125 ml engages in the recess, and that the suction hose is fully
Espresso: 50 ml immersed and reaches the base of the water container.
Adjust the strength of the coffee to suit your personal
taste. The factory-made settings for the beverage quanti-
Tip: Pull the tank slightly to the left and fill it with fresh water,
ties can be changed individually for each type of coffee.
for example using a bottle.
This allows you to decide whether you want to have more
or less water per cup and per capsule. We have provided
more information in the chapter "Adjusting the amount of
water / strength of the coffee" further on in this manual.
Switch on the coffeemaker
Filter coffee and espresso taste best when they are served
1. Press the On-/Off key . The coloured coffee selection
in a preheated cup. This can be achieved by filling the cup
keys flash during the heating phase (about 1-2 minutes).
with hot water and pouring it out before using the cup.
The coffeemaker is ready for use as soon as they light up
If the machine is heated up, an inserted the capsule should permanently.
not remain too long in it without using it, as the coffee
While the coffeemaker heats up, a few water drops
aroma may suffer from the heat.
may drip from the capsule holder. This is normal and
harmless.
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Insert the capsule yellow capsule you must also press the yellow key (= caff
crema).
1. Press the stop lever upwards. The
capsule holder will be released and After you have pressed a key, it will begin to flash and the
slightly lowered. preparation will start. The chosen beverage will flow into
the cup.
As soon as the preparation has been completed, the
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Now pull the capsule holder to the
coloured coffee selection keys will light up permanently.
front out of the coffeemaker.
A bit of residue coffee grounds always remains at the
bottom of the cup. This is a result of the system and is
not a fault.
2. Insert a capsule into the capsule
holder.
After use
The capsule must be intact: Do not
puncture and do not remove the 1. Press the stop lever upwards.
lid! 2. Pull the capsule holder out. If
necessary, place a plate or bowl
beneath it to catch possible drops.
3. Slide the capsule holder back into the coffeemaker and
press the stop lever down as far as it will go. Empty out the capsule holder over
a rubbish bin. The used capsule will
fall out.
Preparation
1. Place a cup at the centre of the large opening of the drip- 3. If you do not wish to brew any further cups of coffee, press
tray. This ensures that the cup is positioned under the flow the On/Off key to switch off the coffeemaker.
hole of the capsule holder.
4. Insert the capsule holder, however keep the stop lever
2. Press the desired coffee selection key first. folded up. This prevents unnecessary strain.
Always remove used capsules from the coffeemaker. The
damp coffee grounds can - as other coffee powder or
other foodstuffs - form mould. If you should happen to
Type of coffee keys forget a capsule in the coffeemaker for a number of days,
clean the capsule holder as described in this manual, and
Which coffee selection key you press depends on the cap- if necessary carefully wipe the thorn in the capsule
sule you have inserted. For example, if you have inserted a holder retainer off (hazard of injury).
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 Adjusting the amount of water and
the strength of the coffee
Restoring the factory settings
The factory-made settings for the water quantities used by the After you have changed the quantities for one or a number of
coffeemaker per capsule can be changed at any time. This beverages, you can restore the original water quantities with
enables a stronger or weaker brew of your favourite coffee. the reset function.
Please note that there is one possible setting for each coffee 1. Press the On-/Off key to switch the coffeemaker off.
type.
2. Keep the blue and the black coffee
selection keys pressed simulta-
Individual coffee settings neously.
1. Press the On-/Off key to switch the coffeemaker on. The
coffee selection keys flash. The coffeemaker is ready for
use as soon as they light up permanently.
3. Switch the coffeemaker on using the On/Off key .
2. Place a capsule with the coffee selection you wish to set
4. Release the coffee selection keys after 5 seconds.
into the capsule holder, for example filter coffee (= blue
capsule). 5. Press the On-/Off key to switch the coffeemaker off.
3. Press the stop lever down. 6. Switch the coffeemaker back on again using the
On/Off key .
4. Place a cup at the centre of the large opening of the drip-
tray. The factory settings have been restored.
5. Press the corresponding coloured coffee selection key
(depending on the capsule inserted) and keep the key
pressed down.
6. Release the key a soon as the desired amount has been
dispensed into the cup. The chosen amount will be stored.
7. Check whether the new setting suits your taste, repeat the
procedure if necessary.
You can adjust the beverage amounts as often as you
wish.
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 Frothing milk
Hints for a perfect milk froth: 3. Place a heat resistant receptacle
The milk has to be cold. with a handle beneath the steam
nozzle. Slowly turn the rotary knob
Depending on your individual taste, use milk with a fat con- anticlockwise. A small amount of
tent of up to 3.5%. water will be discharged.
Milk that has already been warmed does not froth. The steam may be preceded
by brief sprays of hot water at
Dispensing steam the beginning. This is normal
and harmless.
You will need steam to froth the milk.
4. As soon as the water jet runs dry and only steam emanates,
Warning: Hot steam and hot water can cause scaldings. turn the rotary knob clockwise.
Never expose any part of the body to the steam or hot The coffeemaker is ready to prepare milk froth.
water jet. Do not touch any hot parts of the appliance, such
as the steam wand. Only use the steam / froth functions
when a suitable receptacle is located beneath the steam Frothing milk
nozzle. 1. Fill a cup or jug one third full with cold milk.
1. Press the On-/Off key to switch the coffeemaker on. 2. Hold the receptacle under the steam nozzle, ensuring that
the steam nozzle is immersed fully in the milk.
2. Press the key with the steam
symbol . The key begins to flash - 3. Slowly turn the rotary knob
the coffeemaker heats up until it rea- anticlockwise and make circling
ches the right steam temperature. movements with the receptacle.
While doing so, the steam nozzle
After about one minute, the key lights up and remains illu- should always remain below the
minated; the coffeemaker is ready for use. surface of the milk.
While the coffeemaker heats up, a few water drops When sufficient froth has deve-
may drip from the capsule holder. This is normal and loped, turn the rotary knob clock-
harmless. wise.
Warning: Steam wand and steam nozzle are hot after use.
Do not touch them with your bare hands. Always use a
potholder, or similar.
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 Preparing coffee specialities
Cleaning the steam nozzle In this chapter we have put together a selection of delicious
Do not wait too long before cleaning the steam wand and the coffee recipes:
steam nozzle: later it will be difficult to remove any residues cappuccino
(see "Cleaning"). espresso macchiato,
It is useful, if you put the heat-resistant receptacle mentioned latte macchiato and
in item 3. under the steam nozzle after frothing and activate
the steam function again for about 1 - 2 seconds. This will clear coffee mocca
the wand of any milk and prevent clogging. To prepare these coffee specialities you will need the following
basic ingredients:
Press the On-/Off key to switch the coffeemaker off. frothed milk and
freshly brewed espresso or caff crema
We have already explained how to prepare espresso and milk
foam with your coffeemaker earlier in this manual. Here are a
few recipes and tips.
First brew the espresso, and then froth the milk -
a few good reasons are:
Brewing coffee or espresso requires a lower temperature than
needed to dispense steam to froth milk. Because the coffee-
maker heats up much more quickly (in about one minute) than
it cools off (about 15 minutes), we recommend preparing the
espresso first and then frothing the milk.
However if the situation should arise, the process can be acce-
lerated (to about 1 - 2 minutes). A description is provided in the
next section.
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From frothing milk to brewing coffee - how to accelerate Recipes
the cool down process
Warning: Hot steam and hot water can cause scaldings. Tip: Of course it is up to you to decide how to mix the ingre-
Never expose any part of the body to the steam or hot dients in the recipes, but you ought to begin by prepa-
water jet. Do not touch any hot parts of the appliance, such ring the espresso and then froth the milk, because the
as the steam wand. Only use the steam / froth functions preparation is quicker in this order.
when a suitable receptacle is located beneath the steam
nozzle.
Cappuccino
Brewing coffee or espresso requires a lower temperature than
needed to dispense steam to froth milk.
The classic among the espresso spe-
If you want to prepare a coffee or an espresso immediately cialities, which owes its name to the
after using the steam function, you will have to let the coffee- two-tone cowl of the monastic order of
maker cool down first (this will take approx. 15 minutes). The the Capuchin.
cool down process can be reduced to about 1-2 minutes:
1. Press the key with the steam
Ingredients:
symbol (this key remains illumi-
nated). This key and the key with 1 black espresso capsule (50 ml)
the black cup symbol (espresso- 50 to 80 ml full cream milk
key) will start flashing.
Cocoa powder to decorate
2. Place or hold a heat-resistant
receptacle beneath the steam
nozzle. Preparation
Slowly turn the rotary knob 1. Brew espresso into a preheated coffee or cappuccino cup.
anticlockwise. First steam, and then 2. Froth the milk.
hot water will be dispensed from
3. Fill up the espresso with liquid, hot milk.
the steam nozzle.
4. Using a tablespoon, top the espresso with a large scoop of
milk froth.
3. The cool down process is completed when the coffee selec-
5. Sprinkle the froth with a bit of cocoa powder and serve the
tion keys are permanently illuminated, and the steam
cappucino immediately.
symbol key goes out. Turn the rotary knob clockwise as far
as it will go. The coffeemaker is ready to prepare coffee.
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Espresso Macchiato Latte Macchiato
Preparing a delicious Latte
A "stained" espresso macchiato has never been
for the hasty connoisseur easier.
Ingredients:
1 black espresso capsule (50 ml)
1 to 2 tablespoons full cream milk Ingredients:
1 black espresso capsule (50 ml)
Preparation 100 to 120 ml full cream milk
1. Brew an espresso into a preheated espresso cup.
2. Froth the milk. Preparation
3. Add the frothed milk a spoonful at a time to give the 1. Brew an espresso into a small preheated jug.
espresso a "stained" (Italian: macchiato) appearance.
2. Froth the milk.
3. Fill a tall glass (for example a long drink glass) half full with
the hot, liquid milk.
4. Fill the rest of the glass with milk froth to 1 cm below the
rim.
5. Carefully pour the espresso through the milk froth, for
example with the help of a spoon. The typical espresso
layer forms under the milk froth.
6. Serve with a long handled spoon to stir.
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Coffee Mocha Hot water for a cup of tea?
This is a function that comes in handy when you want to
preheat an espresso cup, or need hot water for a cup of tea.
The American version of
chocolate coffee. 1. Press the On-/Off key to switch the coffeemaker on. The
coffee selection keys flash.
The coffeemaker is ready for use as soon as they light up
permanently.
2. Place or hold a heat resistant
Ingredients: receptacle beneath the steam
1 black espresso capsule (50 ml) nozzle.
100 to 120 ml full cream milk Slowly turn the rotary knob anti-
clockwise. Hot water is discharged
20-30 ml chocolate syrup
from the steam nozzle and flows
Cocoa powder to decorate into the receptacle.
Preparation 3. As soon as the desired quantity has been produced, turn
1. Brew an espresso into a preheated beaker. the rotary knob clockwise until stop.
2. Add the chocolate syrup according to taste, and stir.
Tip: If you do not have chocolate syrup at hand, you can also
mix cocoa powder with sugar.
3. Froth the milk.
4. Fill the cup with hot milk and top it with milk froth.
5. Sprinkle the milk froth with cocoa powder.
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 The significance of the control panel lights Cleaning
The integrated key lights on the control panel keep you Danger!
informed about which function the coffeemaker is carrying
out. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before clea-
ning the coffeemaker.
The following chart gives a short and clear explanation of
what it means when one or a number of keys flash or stay lit. Never immerse the coffeemaker, mains plug and power
cord in water or any other liquid.
Caution:
Let the machine cool, before cleaning it.
Appliance is heating up
Cleaning the casing and the storage surface
Appliance is ready for Wipe off the casing and the storage surface with a soft, damp
use cloth. The storage surface can be removed and washed up by
hand, or cleaned in the dishwasher.
Brew procedure is or or
under way
Cleaning the drip tray and grid
Appliance is heating for Drip tray and grid can be washed up by hand or cleaned in the
steam supply dishwasher.
1. Lift up the inserted drip tray slightly to the front and pull it
Appliance is ready to out of the coffeemaker.
dispense steam 2. Clean the drip tray and grid and dry them off.
3. Fit the drip tray and grid back together again and place the
Appliance is cooling drip tray back into the appliance.
down
Malfunction
Cleaning the water container
The water container ought to be cleaned once a week.
Meaning of the symbols: 1. Pull the water container to the side out of the appliance.
Light is off 2. Thoroughly rinse the water container with tap water and
dry it off. It is not dishwasher safe.
Light remains lit
3. Reinsert the water container.
Light flashes
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Cleaning the capsule holder Cleaning the steam wand and the steam nozzle
The capsule holder is made up of two parts and must be taken For hygienic reasons, all parts that come into contact with milk
apart before being cleaned. should be cleaned carefully after use.
1. Pull the capsule holder to the front Warning: The steam nozzle and steam wand are hot after
out of the appliance. steam has been emitted.
1. Remove the outer casing of the
MIN
steam nozzle by pulling it down-
wards.
MIN
2. Turn the upper part of the
capsule holder anticlockwise as far
as it will go.
2. Turn the knurled screw of the inside
3. Pull it upwards. casing loose and remove it by pul-
ling it down.
MIN
4. Rinse both parts with warm water and a bit of washing-up
liquid. Rinse thoroughly with clear water and dry well. The 3. Wipe the steam wand clean. If the steam wand should be
capsule holder is not dishwasher safe. clogged, which seldom happens, clean the opening with the
help of a pin or similar.
5. Insert the upper part of the capsule holder into the lower
part and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. Be sure that 4. Thoroughly wash both casings with hot water. The casings
both parts are firmly connected to each other. are not dishwasher safe.
Rinse the casings thoroughly with clear water and dry them
6. Slide the capsule holder into the appliance. Keep the stop
well.
lever folded up.
5. Reattach the casings to the steam wand in reverse order.
Check whether they have a firm fit!
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 Descaling
one cup of water. Use the On-/Off switch to switch off
Caution: Descale the machine regularly.
the appliance and let the decalcifier take effect for about
Regular descaling of your coffeemaker increases its service 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat steps 3. and 4. until the decal-
life. Furthermore, a descaled appliance is energy-saving. cifying liquid has completely run through.
The frequency with which you will need to descale your coffee- 5. As soon as all the decalcifying liquid has run through, turn
maker depends on the amount of use and the water hardness. the rotary knob clockwise until stop and switch off the
appliance.
You can check the water hardness in your neighbourhood with
the water department in charge. 6. Pull the water container to the side out of the appliance.
Your coffeemaker needs to be descaled, if ... 7. Thoroughly rinse the water container, and fill it with fresh
... the brewing takes clearly more time than usual, water; reinsert the water container into the appliance.
... more noise occurs while in operation. 8. Press the On-/Off key to switch the appliance back on
and wait until the coloured key cup symbol stops flashing.
Note: 9. Place a sufficiently large receptacle beneath the nozzle.
Use standard, liquid, environmentally-friendly decalcifiers 10. Turn the rotary knob correspondingly and empty 2/3 of the
for coffee and espresso machines. water.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging. 11. Shut the rotary knob and wait a moment until the appliance
has reheated.
The coffeemaker can also be descaled with an environ-
mentally-friendly mixture of citric acid and water or vinegar 12. Open the rotary knob again and empty the remaining water.
and water. 13. At the end, do not forget to turn back the rotary knob
Do not use any decalcifiers made on the basis of formic acid. clockwise as far as it will go!
14. To finish, let hot water run through the capsule holder -
proceed as if you wanted to brew a cup of filter coffee, but
Descaling with standard decalcifiers without inserting a capsule.
1. Dissolve the decalcifier in water according to the manufac-
turer's instructions and pour it into the water container.
2. Place a heat-resistant receptacle beneath the steam nozzle.
3. Press the On-/Off key . Wait until the machine has
heated up, i.e. until the coloured keys with the cup symbols
are permanently lit.
4. Turn the rotary knob in such a way as to dispense about
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 Fault / remedy
Neither coffee Air is trapped in the system of the coffee-
Environmentally-friendly descaling nor water are maker. It must be ventilated.
In the interest of protecting the environment, we recommend dispensed (and If necessary, interrupt the brewing process
making up a citric acid and water or vinegar and water (not the coffeemaker by pressing on the flashing key. Read the
vinegar concentrate) solution yourself. becomes louder). chapter Before first time use - ventilation.
To do so, mix cold water with vinegar or citric acid (4 parts Coffee drips out No water in the container or the suction
water to 1 part vinegar or citric acid). very slowly. hose is not immersed in the water.
Too little Add water and ventilate the coffeemaker.
Pour this mixture into the water container and continue as
described in the previous section. coffee/water are Limescale buildup in the coffeemaker.
dispensed. Wrong key has been pressed (for espresso
only 50 ml water are dispensed).
Technical specifications
Amount of water has been incorrectly set.
Mains voltage: 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz
Power: 950 watts Appliance does Stop lever has not been properly pressed
not react when down.
Protection class: 1
the coffee selec-
Operating temperature: 10 40C tion keys are
Distributor: Tchibo GmbH, pressed.
D-22297 Hamburg,
berseering 18 The coffee does Wrong key has been pressed. Lid of the
www.tchibo.co.uk not taste good. capsule and colour of the key must match.
c Coffee is too
strong or too
Capsule has already been used. A capsule
can only be used once.
We reserve the right to make technical and design modifica- weak. Amount of water has been incorrectly set.
tions in the course of product improvement.
The milk froth The milk is too hot, too old or its fat con-
Disposal has too little tent too high, etc. Use cold milk (max.
volume or fro- 3.5 % fat).
Dispose of the packaging in the proper manner. thing takes too Steam nozzle and/or steam wand is
If you want to dispose of the appliance, do so according to long. clogged.
your local regulations. For information please contact
The appliance has scale build-up.
your local waste disposal facilities.
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 For UK use only
No steam is The suction hose is not immersed in water.
generated. 1. This product is supplied with a 13 A plug conforming to
The appliance had not yet heated up. BS 1363 fitted to the mains lead. If the plug is unsuitable for
The steam Is the water container empty? your socket outlets, it needs to be replaced. Please note the
nozzle does not Add water. Then ventilate the coffeemaker - following: If the plug is a non-rewireable one, cut it from the
dispense water. see Before first time use - ventilation. mains lead and dispose of it immediately. Never insert it
Steam nozzle and/or steam wand is into a socket outlet as there is a great risk of receiving an
clogged. electric shock.
2. Replacing the plug on the mains
lead must be done according to
the following instructions:
Coffeemaker Is the water container empty? Add water.
Important: The wires in this mains
makes loud Then ventilate the coffeemaker - see
lead are coloured in accordance
noises. Before first time use - ventilation.
with the following code:
green/yellow = earth;
blue = neutral; brown = live
Too little or no In some cases, the capsules are not cor- As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
coffee comes rectly perforated by the machine. The cap- appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings
out of capsule, sule holder then blocks temporarily. Wait identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
and the capsule about 2 minutes and then try to remove the the green and yellow coloured wire must be connected to
cannot be capsule again. the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth
removed. symbol , or coloured green or green and yellow.
the blue coloured wire must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter N or coloured black,
Blue and yellow A malfunction has occurred. Switch off the
cup-keys are lit. machine. Wait at least 10 seconds before the brown coloured wire must be connected to the ter-
switching the coffeemaker on again. minal marked with the letter L or coloured red.
Ventilate the coffeemaker - see Before first 3. If a 13 A (BS 1363) plug is used it must be fitted with a 13 A
time use - ventilation. fuse conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA approved. If any
other type of plug is used, the appliance must be protected
by a 10 A fuse either in the plug or adapter or at the distri-
bution board.
If in doubt - consult a qualified electrician.
4. Never use the plug without closing the fuse cover.
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 Guarantee
We give three years guarantee from date of purchase.
This article was produced using the latest manufacturing
methods and has undergone thorough quality control inspec-
tion. We guarantee that the appliance is in perfect condition.
If a problem occurs during the guarantee period, please
consult our sales outlet or the sales agency. Our friendly staff
will be glad to help you.
Damage due to improper use, failure to decalcify, wear parts
and consumables are not covered by the guarantee.
If you would like additional product information or if you
have any questions about service procedures, please
call our TCM Customer Care Line. Please find the
telephone number for the hotline listed below. In case of
any queries, please have the article number handy. You
will find it on the product or at the end of this manual.
Great Britain:(0044) - (0)800 - 0850 507 (freephone)
Monday Friday, 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
E-Mail: helpdesk@tchibo.co.uk
Article number: 223 303 GB + 223 307 GB
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