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| Water Tank Capacity | 1.8 liters |
|---|---|
| Coffee Grounds Container Capacity | 14 servings |
| Pump Pressure | 15 bar |
| Adjustable Coffee Strength | Yes |
| Adjustable Water Hardness | Yes |
| Milk Frother | Yes |
| Display | LCD |
| Automatic Shut-off | Yes |
| Weight | 9.5 kg |
| Power | 1450 W |
| Color | Silver |
| Voltage | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz |
| Adjustable Coffee Temperature | Yes |
| Adjustable Coffee Quantity | Yes |
| Hot Water Function | Yes |
| Hot Water Spout | Yes |
| Programmable | Yes |
| Removable Drip Tray | Yes |
| Coffee Type | Espresso, Coffee |
| Coffee Bean Container Capacity | 250 g |
Essential safety guidelines for appliance use, covering user capabilities, supervision, and proper handling.
Warnings related to electrical connections, damaged cords, and water exposure.
Defines intended use, household appliance limitations, and prohibition of use by unsupervised children.
Explanation of warning symbols like Danger, Important, and Burn warnings used in the manual.
Specific electrical safety advice, including handling damp hands, socket access, and unplugging methods.
Instructions on cleaning, avoiding water immersion, and keeping packaging away from children.
Warning about hot surfaces marked with a symbol and the danger of burns from hot water and steam.
Encourages reading the manual to avoid risks and damage, and keeping it for future reference.
Guidance on resolving issues using displayed messages and troubleshooting sections, or contacting customer service.
Detailed diagram showing the main components of the coffee machine.
Diagram illustrating the buttons and display of the control panel.
Diagram showing the included accessories like filters, scoops, and cleaning brush.
Diagram illustrating the milk container, lid, tube, and spout.
Instructions to verify the appliance and accessories are complete and undamaged after unpacking.
Safety and placement advice for installing the appliance, including spacing and avoiding water.
Steps for connecting power, filling water, selecting language, and initial hot water delivery.
Explains the preheat and rinse cycles performed automatically upon turning the appliance on.
Describes the automatic rinse cycle performed when the machine is turned off after use.
Advice to unplug the appliance from the mains if it will be unused for an extended period.
Refers to the descaling procedure in section 14.
Guides on installing or replacing the water softener filter (C4).
Steps to set the appliance's internal clock via the menu.
Instructions to set a specific time for the appliance to turn on automatically.
How to program the appliance to switch off automatically after a set period.
How to enable or disable energy saving to reduce consumption.
How to adjust the brewing water temperature for coffee.
How to input the measured water hardness into the machine's settings.
How to turn the audible beeps for button presses on or off.
Steps to change the display language.
How to enable or disable the internal cup lights.
Instructions to reset all settings and quantities to factory defaults.
How to view usage statistics like coffees made and descaling cycles.
How to use the rinsing function to deliver hot water for cleaning and heating internal circuits.
Advises performing rinses after periods of inactivity or cleaning for optimal function.
How to choose between different coffee taste profiles like mild, standard, or strong.
How to select the desired volume of coffee for each cup.
Steps to program a personalized coffee volume for the "My Coffee" function.
How to adjust the grinder fineness for optimal coffee extraction.
Advice on achieving hotter coffee, including pre-rinsing and temperature settings.
Step-by-step guide for making coffee using whole coffee beans.
Instructions for preparing coffee using pre-ground coffee.
How to adjust the froth level for milk-based drinks using the froth adjustment dial.
Step-by-step instructions for preparing cappuccinos and latte macchiatos.
How to froth milk only, without making coffee.
How to heat milk without frothing it.
Procedure for cleaning the milk container and its components after use.
How to customize the milk and coffee quantities for milk-based drinks.
Steps for dispensing hot water from the spout.
How to program a custom quantity for hot water delivery.
How to clean the internal circuits, especially after periods of inactivity.
Procedure for emptying and cleaning the coffee grounds container.
Instructions for removing, emptying, and cleaning the drip and condensate trays.
How to clean the internal parts of the appliance accessible after removing the drip tray.
How to clean the water tank, including filter removal and replacement.
How to clean the coffee spouts and ensure they are not blocked.
How to check and clean the pre-ground coffee funnel for blockages.
Detailed steps for removing and cleaning the infuser unit.
Procedures for cleaning the milk container, spout, and intake tube.
How to clean the connection nozzle after preparing milk.
Step-by-step guide for performing the descaling process when prompted by the machine.
Instructions for rinsing the machine with clean water after the descaling cycle.
How to use the indicator paper to determine the water hardness level.
How to input the measured water hardness into the machine's settings.
Step-by-step guide on how to install the water softener filter into the tank.
Instructions for replacing the water softener filter when it needs to be changed.
How to remove the filter and notify the appliance of its absence.
Explains the "FILL TANK" message and how to resolve it.
Explains the "EMPTY GROUNDS CONTAINER" message and the required actions.
Explains the "INSERT GROUNDS CONTAINER" message and its cause.
Explains the "ADD PRE-GROUND COFFEE" message and how to proceed.
Explains the "GROUND TOO FINE ADJUST MILL" message and troubleshooting steps.
Explains the "DESCALE" message and directs to the descaling section.
Explains the "LESS COFFEE" message and suggests taste or quantity adjustments.
Explains the "FILL BEANS CONTAINER" message when coffee beans run out.
Explains the "INSERT INFUSER ASSEMBLY" message after cleaning.
Explains the "INSERT TANK" message when the water tank is not correctly placed.
Explains the "GENERAL ALARM" message for general dirtiness or issues.
Explains the "REPLACE FILTER" message when the water softener filter is exhausted.
Explains the "SET DIAL TO CLEAN" message for milk system cleaning.
Explains the "INSERT WATER SPOUT" message if not inserted correctly.
Explains the "INSERT MILK CONTAINER" message if not inserted correctly.
Explains messages related to water circuit and hot water confirmation.
Addresses problems with coffee not being hot enough and suggests preheating cups or adjusting temperature.
Troubleshooting for weak or not creamy coffee, suggesting grinder adjustment or bean type.
Addresses coffee delivered too slowly or drop by drop, suggesting grinder adjustment.
Troubleshooting for coffee not coming out of the spouts, suggesting cleaning.
Troubleshooting steps for when the appliance does not turn on, checking plug and main switch.
How to resolve problems with the infuser not being extractable.
Addresses issues with milk not coming out of the spout, suggesting cleaning the lid.
Information on voltage compatibility and fused plug requirements for UK mains.
Detailed instructions for wiring the plug correctly with specific wire colours to terminals.
Guidance on replacing fuses and obtaining replacement fuse covers.











