BOSCH TKA80, TKA8A05 Styline Filter Coffee Machine User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Bosch
Table of Contents
BOSCH TKA80, TKA8A05 Styline Filter Coffee Machine
Safety
- Read this instruction manual carefully.
- Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for
future reference or for the next owner.
Only use this appliance:
- In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en- vironment at room temperature.
- for normal processing quantities and for normal processing times for domestic use.
- Up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level.
- for brewing filter coffee.
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Do not let children play with the appliance. Children must not perform cleaning or user maintenance unless they are at least 8 years old and are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable.
- Keep packaging material away from children.
- Do not let children play with packaging material.
- Keep small parts away from children.
- Do not let children play with small parts.
- Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
- Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
- The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in-stallation must be properly installed.
- Never operate a damaged appliance.
- If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un-plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
- Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
- If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Ser-vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
- Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or clean in the dishwasher.
- Liquids must not be spilled on the appliance plug connection.
- Ventilate the appliance adequately.
- Never operate the appliance in a cupboard.
- Never place the appliance on or near hot surfaces.
- Never cover the warming plate.
- Only use replacement jugs that are approved for your model by customer service.
- Never touch hot appliance parts.
- Allow hot appliance parts to cool down before touching.
- Only hold the jug by the handle.
- To avoid injuries, only use the appliance for its intended purpose.
- Persons with electronic implants must stay at least 10 cm away from the appliance and the water tank when removed.
- Follow the cleaning instructions.
- Clean surfaces which come in contact with food before each use.
- To prevent bacteria forming, do not keep dairy products, baby food or similar foodstuffs in the thermos jug or keep them warm in it.
Preventing material damage
- Only use the appliance with fresh, cold, non-carbonated water. Never add milk, ready-made drinks or instant products.
- Never operate the appliance when empty or overfilled. Observe the water level indicator.
- Leave the appliance to cool down for at least 5 minutes after each use.
- Never heat the thermos jug in the microwave or oven.
- Never put the thermos jug or the lid of the thermos jug in the dishwasher or in soapy water.
- Only place the jug in the appliance with the lid closed.
- Do not remove the jug during the brewing process.
- Only use the jug supplied.
Overview
- A Coffee machine with thermos jug1
- B Coffee machine with glass jug1
- C Controls
- 1 Water tank with water level indicator, removable
- Cover for water tank, removable
- Filter holder, removable
- Drip stop
- Filter housing, swivelling
- Thermos jug with lid1
- Lid-opening button
- Glass jug with lid1
- Warming plate1
- Cord storage compartment
- On/off button
- “Aroma Sensor” indicator
- Automatic switch-off indicator
- Descaling button
Depending on the model
Preparing the appliance for first use
Notes
- Perform the first cleaning process with a mixture of 5 cups of water and 1 cup of vinegar.
- Before each rinsing process switch off the appliance using the on/off button and leave it to cool down for 5 minutes.
- Run the rinsing process twice using 6 cups of water without adding vinegar.
General information
- Observe the water level indicator on the water tank. Do not fill the water tank any higher than the top marking line.
- Add approx. 7 g medium-ground coffee for each cup.
- Store ground coffee in a cool place or freeze.
- Once a pack of coffee has been opened, always close it tightly to preserve the aroma.
- How coffee beans are roasted affects their flavour and aroma.
- Darker roast = more flavour
- Lighter roast = more acidity
- Preparing the appliance for first use
- Condensation may form on the filter housing for technical reasons
Brewing coffee
Follow the illustrated instructions
Auto switch-off
Your appliance is equipped with an automatic switch-off function that
switches the appliance off after a certain period of time. Models with a
thermos jug switch off a few minutes after the end of brewing. Models with a
glass jug keep the coffee hot for approx. 40 minutes and then switch off. The
auto off indicator lights up until the coffee machine switches off
automatically.
Aroma Sensor
Sensor Aroma An aroma sensor detects the volume of water added and
automatically adjusts the brewing time. If less than 4 cups of coffee are to
be brewed, lights up. The brewing time is automatically extended to ensure the
full coffee aroma.
Thermos jug1
The thermos jug has a capacity of around 8 cups
Notes
- The seal is not hermetically tight to stop it adhering through a suction effect.
- Never transport the thermos jug in a horizontal position or coffee might leak out.
- Do not keep or transport carbonated drinks in the thermos jug.
- If you rinse the thermos jug with hot water before use, the coffee will stay hot for longer.
Opening, closing and removing the lid
Descaling the appliance
This appliance is equipped with an automatic descaling indicator. When calc
lights up, the appliance must be descaled
Notes
- Regular descaling:
- prolongs the life of the appliance
- ensures proper functioning
- prevents excessive steam
- shortens the brewing time
- saves energy
- If you are descaling the appliance with a commercially available descaler, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and safety. Do not use descaler with phosphoric acid.
- If your tap water is very hard, descale the appliance more frequently than indicated.
- If the appliance is brewing more slowly or switches off before the brewing process ends, descale it.
Overview of cleaning
- Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol or spirits.
- Do not use sharp, pointed or metal objects.
- Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning agents.
Notes
- After each use, clean all parts thoroughly and rinse out.
- Remove stubborn deposits in the thermos jug with a solution of baking soda, dishwasher granulate or denture tablets.
- Store the thermos jug with the lid open to prevent any odours and bacteria forming.
- If the drip stop is leaking:
- Remove the filter holder and clean the drip stop under running water.
- Press the drip stop towards the filter holder with your finger several times.
Disposing of old appliance
Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU
Customer Service
Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your
country is available from our after-sales service, your retailer or on our
website. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed
Customer Service directory or on our website.
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