This document describes the Arçelik Turkish Coffee Machine, models TKM 9961 L, TKM 9961 S, TKM 9961 B, and TKM 9961 Bio. It serves as a user manual, providing essential information for safe and effective operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Function Description
The Arçelik Turkish Coffee Machine is designed to prepare Turkish coffee. It features two independent coffee-making compartments, allowing for the preparation of multiple servings simultaneously. The machine incorporates advanced technologies such as:
- SpinJet (Automatic stirring system): Ensures foamy and ideally consistent coffee.
- CookSense (Cooking detection system): Utilizes technology to achieve optimal coffee consistency.
- AntiSpill (Overflow prevention system): An additional safety feature that eliminates the need to constantly monitor the coffee during preparation.
The machine is intended for household use and is suitable for various domestic environments, including shops, offices, farmhouses, hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast establishments. It is specifically designed to cook coffee and should not be used for other purposes or with other substances in the water tank or coffee-making pot.
Important Technical Specifications
- Power: Total Rated Input Power: 1100 W
- Induction Heating Input Power: 2 X 525 W = 1050 W
- Voltage: 220-240 V AC ~, 50-60 Hz
- Electrical insulation class: II
- Water Tank Capacity: 1.5 L
- Operating Conditions: Designed to operate at 4-37°C with 80% relative humidity.
The appliance is equipped with a control panel, water indicator LED, and cup size adjustment buttons for ease of use. It includes two coffee-making pots and a coffee measuring spoon. The heating surfaces are induction-based.
Usage Features
The machine offers flexible coffee preparation options:
- Serving Sizes: Each compartment has buttons to start making 1, 2, or 3 servings of coffee.
- Cup Size Adjustment: Users can adjust the water amount for small (60 ml), medium (70 ml), or large (80 ml) cups using the "Small-Medium-Large" cup size adjustment buttons (9). This adjustment should be performed after initial setup and repeated if the cup size is changed or the water tank is removed/reinstalled.
- Water Tank: The 1.5 L water tank (10) can be filled by removing it or directly while in place. A water depleted warning (5) will alert the user when refilling is needed.
- Initial Use: Before first use, the water tank and coffee-making pots should be washed and dried. The pump and water system must be filled and air bled out by running a 3-serving cycle with water and then draining it.
- Coffee Preparation Process:
- Place the desired amount of coffee and sugar (up to 3 servings) into the coffee-making pot (15).
- Place the coffee-making pot into its designated slot on the heating surface (13 or 14).
- Press the corresponding coffee-making button (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, or 8) for the number of servings added. The selected button's LED will light white.
- An audio warning will sound upon completion, and the LED will flash white.
- Remove the pot and pour the coffee.
- Coffee-making Time: Approximately 1-1.5 minutes for 1 person, 1.5-2.5 minutes for 2 persons, and 2-3.5 minutes for 3 persons.
- Cancellation: The coffee-making process can be canceled by pressing and holding the selected start button for 3 seconds.
- Sleep Mode: If inactive for 3 minutes, the appliance will enter stand-by mode with an audio warning. It can be reactivated by pressing any coffee-making start button or the cup size adjustment button.
- Notifications and Error Indicators: The control panel LEDs provide status updates (ready, making coffee, complete) and indicate errors such as "Level exceeded error," "Time out error," "Coffee-making error 1," "Coffee-making error 2," and "No water." In case of errors, the user is advised to switch off the product, clean the heating surface and sensor glass, and restart. If the error persists, contact authorized service.
Maintenance Features
- Cleaning:
- Always unplug the appliance and allow it to cool before cleaning.
- Never immerse the appliance, power cord, or plug in water or other liquids.
- Use a damp cloth with a small amount of washing liquid to clean the outer surface.
- The water tank (10) should be removed, washed under running water with a little washing liquid, and then dried and reinstalled.
- The coffee-making pot (15) should be washed by hand and dried. It is not dishwasher safe.
- Wipe any water droplets on the sensor glass (16-17) with a dry cloth after consecutive coffee-making cycles.
- If coffee drips onto the heating surface (13-14), wipe it with a slightly damp cloth before it dries.
- Avoid using gasoline, solvent, abrasive cleaning agents, metal objects, or hard brushes.
- Descaling: To remove stains/deposits from the coffee-making pot, add one dessert spoon of citric acid crystals and boiling water (filling 1/3 of the pot). Wait 10 minutes, then rinse. Failure to descale the water reservoir base for a long time can lead to lime buildup and inoperability.
- Storage: If not used for a long time, ensure the appliance is unplugged, cooled, and dry. Store it in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
- Handling and Transportation: Carry the appliance in its original packaging to protect it from physical damage. Avoid placing heavy loads on the appliance or packaging, and prevent dropping it, as this can cause permanent damage.
- The appliance complies with international safety standards.
- Do not use outdoors or in the bathroom.
- Only use original or manufacturer-recommended parts.
- Always use on a stable, flat, clean, dry, and non-slip surface.
- Do not put any substances other than coffee and sugar into the coffee-making pot.
- Do not drink cooked Turkish coffee directly from the coffee-making pot.
- Do not move the appliance while making coffee, when hot, or when it contains liquid.
- Avoid touching hot surfaces (heating surfaces, coffee-making pot) during and after use until cool.
- Connect to a maximum 30 mA domestic fault current protection fuse.
- Use with a grounded plug.
- If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, service agent, or similarly qualified personnel.
- Do not use if any part of the appliance is damaged.
- Do not use an extension cord.
- Do not immerse the appliance, power cord, or plug in water or other liquids.
- Do not touch with damp or wet hands.
- Position the appliance so the plug is always accessible.
- Protect the power cable from damage (squeezing, bending, sharp edges, hot surfaces, naked flame).
- Ensure the power cable cannot be accidentally pulled or tripped over.
- Unplug before cleaning.
- Do not pull the power cable to unplug; do not wrap it around the appliance.
- Mains supply must comply with the rating plate information.
- Do not use near combustible or inflammable materials or heat sources.
- Keep away from steam sources.
- Do not use the coffee-making pot on any other heater.
- Do not place objects on the appliance.
- Not suitable for commercial use; intended for household purposes.
- Extreme caution is advised when used near children or persons with restricted physical, sensory, or mental abilities.
- Children aged 8 and over, and persons with reduced capabilities, may use the appliance if supervised and instructed on safe use. Children should not play with the appliance or perform cleaning/maintenance unsupervised.
- Keep packaging material and the appliance out of reach of children under 8.
- Consult a manufacturer if using a pacemaker.
- If the coffee-making surface is damaged (crack, breakage), immediately disconnect from mains and contact service.
- Do not fill the water tank with substances other than water (e.g., milk, powdered milk).
- Do not exceed the max. level mark of the water tank.
- Do not stir coffee with a spoon or other object during preparation.
- Do not leave metal objects on hot coffee-making surfaces.
- Do not use with an external timer or remote control system.
- Not for built-in applications or use inside cabinets while running.
Environmental Compliance
- WEEE Directive: The product conforms to the WEEE Regulation and should not be disposed of with household waste. It contains recyclable materials and should be taken to a collection point for electrical and electronic devices.
- Package Information: Packaging materials are recyclable and should be disposed of at designated collection points, not with domestic waste.
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