BOSCH CTL9181D0 Series 8 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Bosch

BOSCH CTL9181D0 Series 8 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

Product Information

Product Name: Fully automatic espresso machine
Product Model: Serie | 8 CTL9181D0
Languages: [de] German, [en] English, [it] Italian, [fr] French, [nl] Dutch, [es] Spanish, [uk] Ukrainian, [tr] Turkish

Product Usage Instructions

(Before first use)

Ensure safe installation and use only authorized adapters and power cords.
Follow the instructions for disposing of packaging materials.
Save energy by using energy-saving settings.

(Use)

Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on using the product.
Activate or deactivate the child safety lock as needed.
Create your favorite settings from the classic or coffee world options.

(Safety)

Ensure safe installation and use only authorized adapters and power cords to avoid the risk of electric shock.
Avoid the risk of suffocation by keeping small parts away from children.
Avoid the risk of magnetism by following the instructions for wall mounting.

(Grinder)

Adjust the grind level according to your preference.

(Child Safety Lock)

Activate or deactivate the child safety lock using the specified instructions.

(Favorites)

Create your favorite settings from the classic or coffee world options.

Note : For more detailed instructions and specific information, please refer to the user manual provided with the product.

Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.

General information

Read this instruction manual carefully.
Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.

Intended use
Only use this appliance:
for preparing hot drinks.

in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment.
up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level.

Restriction on user group
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.

Safe installation

WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect installation is dangerous.

Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
Always use the supplied power cable for the new appliance.
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 installation must be properly installed.
Only trained specialist personnel may carry out the fixed water connection.
When connecting or working on the fixed water connection, disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.
Comply with the legal regulations of the respective country, the local electricity company and the water company.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains power supply until it has been connected to a fixed water supply.
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
Never operate a damaged appliance.
Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.
Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
Call customer services. → Page 69
Improper repairs are dangerous.
Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
If the power cord or the appliance power cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special power cord or special appliance power cable, which is available from the manufacturer or its Customer Service.

Safe use **

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WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation!

Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.
Keep packaging material away from children.
Do not let children play with packaging material. Safety Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.
Keep small parts away from children.
Do not let children play with small parts.

WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water.
Liquids must not be spilled on the appliance plug connection.
Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance

WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!

The appliance will become hot.
Ventilate the appliance adequately.
Never operate the appliance with the cupboard door closed.
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters.
Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
Only use adapters and power cords approved by the manufacturer.
If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted.

WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!

Some parts of the appliance become very hot.
Never touch hot appliance parts.
Allow hot appliance parts to cool down before touching.

WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!

Freshly prepared drinks are very hot.
Leave drinks to cool down if necessary.
Do not let escaping liquids or steam come into contact with your skin. A remote start via the Home Connect app while the appliance is unattended may cause scalding to third parties.
Do not reach under the coffee outlet during the dispensing of drinks.
Keep other persons, in particular children, away from the appliance.

WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!

Improper use of the appliance may endanger the user.
To avoid injuries, only use the appliance for its intended purpose. Trapped fingers when closing the appliance door.
Be careful of your fingers when closing the appliance door. The grinder rotates.
Never reach into the grinder

WARNING ‒ Danger Magnetism

Caution Magnetism
Warning for wearers of pacemakers
The appliance contains permanent magnets. They may affect electronic implants, e.g. pacemakers or insulin pumps.
People with electronic implants must stand at least 10 cm away from the appliance and appliance door.
Keep a minimum distance of 10 cm from the water tank, milk container, coffee dregs container, beverage outlet cover, beverage dispenser, beverage outlet, milk system holder, brewing chamber cover and brewing unit.

WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health!
Soiling on the appliance may be harmful to health. Contaminated water may be harmful to health.

Connect the appliance exclusively to a cold water connection. Circulation of the water must be guaranteed.
Observe the hygiene regulations during installation and operation.

Preventing material damage

ATTENTION!
Risk of damage to the appliance. If the appliance is not started up correctly, it may be damaged.

Use the appliance in frost-free rooms only.
If the appliance has been transported or stored below 0 °C, wait 3 hours at room temperature before starting it up.
After plugging in, always wait approx. 5 seconds. Improper installation may cause material damage.
Observe the installation instructions for the appliance installed above or below.
When installing the appliance above a warming drawer, observe a niche height of 590 mm.
The connection to the domestic water supply and all equipment and devices used to supply water to the appliance must comply with the applicable provisions of the respective country.
Only trained specialist personnel may carry out the fixed water connection.
Connect the appliance to a cold water pipe only.
The water quality must comply with the drinking water regulations of the individual country in which the appliance is operated.
Water circulation must be guaranteed.
Ensure that the water pressure in the water supply system is at least 50 kPa (0.5 bar) and max. 1000 kPa (10 bar).
If the water pressure exceeds the maximum value indicated, install a pressure-reducing valve between the fixed water connection and the hose set of the appliance. Unsecured units may fall over.
Secure units to the wall using a standard bracket

Environmental protection and saving energy

Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.

Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

Tips for saving energy

If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power. Set the interval for automatic switch off to the smallest value. a If the appliance is not being used, it will switch itself off earlier.
- → “Basic settings”,
  Do not interrupt the dispensing process prematurely.
- The amount of water or milk that is heated is used optimally.
  Descale the appliance regularly.
- Limescale deposits increase the appliance’s energy consumption Installation and connection

Installation and connection

Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery.

Note : Different accessories are enclosed depending on the appliance model. This accessory is shown in a frame with a dashed line. → Fig. 1

A: Fully automatic coffee machine
B :Milk container
C :Installation instructions
D : Water filter 1
E: Water hardness testing strip
F: User manual
G: Micro fiber cloth

Installing and connecting the appliance
The installation instructions describe various models that differ with regard to scope of supply and installation.

Note: Observe the information on safety → Page 42 and preventing material damage → Page 47.

Install and connect the appliance properly in accordance with the installation instructions enclosed in the box.

Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply

Insert the non-heating appliance plug of the power cable into the appliance.
Insert the mains plug of the appliance’s power cable in a socket nearby.
Check the mains plug is inserted properly.

Familiarizing yourself with your appliance

Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.

Note : Individual details and colors may differ, depending on the appliance model.

Exterior view → Fig. 2

Shelf, removable
Lights
Control panel
Beverage outlet, height-adjustable
Cup lighting
Appliance door
Beverage dispenser
Beverage outlet cover
- Interior view → Fig. 3
Collecting tray
Rating plate
Water tank with lid
Mains switch
Accessory drawer
Bean container with lid
Interior lighting 1
Grinding level adjustment
Brewing chamber cover
Brewing unit
Milk container
Milk system
Milk container shelf, removable
Coffee dregs container
Drip tray
Drip tray cover

Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

Before using for the first time
first time Prepare the appliance for use.

Preparing and cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance and individual parts. Follow the illustrated instructions at the beginning of this manual.

ATTENTION!
Unsuitable beans can block the grinder.

Only use pure, roasted bean mixes that are suitable for use in fully automatic coffee or espresso machines.
Do not use glazed coffee beans.
Do not use caramelized coffee beans.
Do not use coffee beans that have been treated with additives containing sugar.
Do not add instant coffee. → Fig. 4 -23

Tip: To keep the coffee beans at their best, store them in a sealed container in a cool place. You can keep the coffee beans in the bean container for several days without them losing their aroma

Checking the water hardness

It is important to set the water hardness correctly so that your appliance indicates in good time that it needs descaling. You can use the enclosed test strip to check the water hardness or ask your local water company. 1. Briefly dip the test strip in fresh tap water.
Allow the water to drain off the test strip.
Read the water hardness off the test strip after 1 minute.

The table shows allocation of the levels to the different degrees of water hardness

Note: If a water softening system is installed in your house, you can select “Water softening system”.

Tips

You can change the settings at any time.
→ “Basic settings
If the water hardness exceeds 21 °dB (3.8 mold/l), you can fill the water tank with profiteered water to reduce limescale deposits.

Water filter
You can use a water filter to minimize limescale deposits and reduce impurities in the water.

Inserting the water filter

ATTENTION
Possible damage to the appliance due to limescale build-up.

Change the water filter in good time.
Change the water filter after 2 months at the latest. Observe the display messages.

Select “Care & maintenance”.
Select “INTENZA filter” and follow the instructions on the display

Changing or removing the water filter
You can also operate your appliance without a water filter.

Select “Care & maintenance”.
Select “INTENZA filter”.
Select “Replace” or “Remove” and follow the instructions on the display.

Tips

You should also change your water filter for reasons of hygiene.
With a water filter you need to descale your appliance less frequently.
If you use a water filter, your coffee will be more flavor some.
If your appliance has not been used for a long time, for example if you were on holiday, you should rinse the water filter before use by dispensing a cup of hot water.
The water filter can be purchased from retailers or customer service. → “Accessories”,

Performing initial start-up
After connecting the appliance to the power supply, configure the settings for initial start-up. Initial start-up only appears when switching on for the first time.

Open the appliance door.
Set the mains switch to ⁠.→ Fig. 24
Close the appliance door.
Press to switch the appliance on and wait until the appliance has rinsed.
Follow the instructions on the display.
- The display will guide you through the programme.

Tip: To call up brief information, press ⁠.

Notes

If you want to set up Home Connect now, follow the instructions in the Home Connect app. → “Setting up Home Connect”,
If “Demo mode” is selected, only the displays will work. You cannot dispense a beverage or run a programme.

General information

Please bear this information in mind so that you can get the best out of your appliance

Notes

The appliance has been programmed at the factory with standard settings for optimum operation.
The integrated fan switches on each time a beverage is dispensed and switches off again after around 5-7 minutes.
The grinder has been factory-set for optimum operation. If coffee is only dispensed drop by drop or is too thin and with too little crema, you can adjust the grinding level. → “Setting the grinding level”,
If you do not perform any actions on the appliance for a certain period, it will switch off automatically.
You can change the duration in the basic settings.
- The first beverage will not yet have its full aroma if – You are using the appliance for the first time.
- You have run a service programme.
- You have not used the appliance for a long time. Do not drink the beverage operation

Basic operation operation **

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Switching the appliance on or off

Notes

Do not press the power switch while the appliance is operating.
Before switching off the power switch, switch the appliance off with This is the only way for the appliance to rinse automatically.
Press ⁠ When the appliance switches on, the display shows the logo. When the appliance is switched on or off, it will rinse itself automatically. When switched off, the appliance will emit steam into the drip tray for cleaning. The appliance will not rinse itself if the appliance is still warm when switched on or if no beverage was dispensed before it was switched off.

Dispensing beverages
Find out how to prepare a drink of your choice.

WARNING
Risk of scalding!

Freshly prepared drinks are very hot.
Leave drinks to cool down if necessary.
Do not let escaping liquids or steam come into contact with your skin.

Notes

With a number of settings your coffee is prepared in several steps.
Wait until the process is fully completed.
If you are dispensing a beverage with milk, always connect a container filled with milk to the milk hose and suction pipe.
The milk container is specially designed for this appliance. Only use the milk container for storing milk in the refrigerator and in the house.
If the milk system has not been cleaned, small amounts of milk may escape when hot water is dispensed.

DoubleShot and tripleShot
Your appliance grinds the coffee two or three times. To ensure that only pleasant-tasting and easily digestible aromatic substances are released, coffee beans are freshly ground and brewed again by the appliance. The longer coffee brews, the more bitter substances and undesirable aromas are released. These bitter substances and undesirable aromas affect the taste and digestibility of coffee.

Note : The functions “DoubleShot” and “tripleShot” depend on the beverage strength and beverage size selected.

Dispensing a coffee drink with milk
An example explains how to make a latte macchiato.

WARNING
Risk of burns!
The milk system can become extremely hot.

Never touch the milk system when it is hot.
Allow the hot milk system to cool down before touching it.

Requirements

The milk container is inserted.
The milk system is connected to the beverage dispenser.
The milk container has been filled with sufficient milk.

Place a glass underneath the beverage outlet.
Select “Classic” and press “Classic”.
Select “Latte macchiato” and press “Latte macchiato”.
Set the beverage parameters.
To change the per-cup quantity , press the segments.
To change the strength, press and set the strength via the segments.
To change the milk ratio, press and set the milk ratio via the segments.
Press and wait until the process is complete.
To completely stop dispensing the beverage, press ⁠.
To only stop the current dispensing step, press “Skip

Notes

If you do not change any settings for approx. 30 seconds, the appliance will exit settings mode.
The appliance saves the settings automatically.

Tips

You can also pre-heat cups before dispensing using hot water.
You can also use plant-based alternatives to milk, e.g. soya milk.
The quality of the milk froth depends on the type of milk or plant based alternative used.

Dispensing two cups at once
Depending on your beverage, you can make 2 cups at the same time.

Note : If the “DoubleShot” or “tripleShot” function is active, the function for dispensing two cups at once is not possible.

Select the required beverage.
Press ⁠ a The display shows the setting
Place two cups on the left and right underneath the beverage outlet.
Press ⁠ The beverage is prepared in 2 steps. The beans are ground in 2 grinding operations. a The beverage is brewed and then runs into the cups.
Wait until the process is complete.

Grinder
Your appliance has an adjustable grinder, which you can use to customize the grinding level of your coffee beans.

Setting the grinding level

Use the slider to set the grinding level to between very fine and very coarse ⁠.
→ Fig. 25
Only change grinding level setting slightly. The grinding level setting only takes effect after the second cup.

Tip: If the coffee is only dispensed drop by drop, set a coarser grinding level.
If the coffee is too thin with too little crema, set a finer grinding level.

Milk container shelf
Your appliance detects when there is a milk container on the shelf.

Using the milk container shelf

Connect the milk container or milk carton and place it on the shelf.
Start dispensing

Note: If the message “Please insert milk container.” appears, dispensing is not possible.

Using your own milk container
With certain appliance series, you can use your own milk container.

Put out your own milk container.
Tare your own milk container. → “Overview Settings”, Page 59 The appliance uses the weight to detect the quantity of milk in the milk container or the milk carton. If there is not enough milk in the milk container, a message will appear.

Note : If you use the standard milk container or a milk carton, the appliance detects this automatically.

Childproof lock
You can lock the appliance, to protect children against scalding and burns.

Activating the childproof lock

Requirement: The appliance is switched on.

Press ⁠
Press ⁠
1. a The childproof lock is activated.

Deactivating the childproof lock

Press ⁠
Move your finger along the ring until it is filled
- The childproof lock is deactivated

Favourites

Save individual beverages as favourites so that you can dispense them more quickly.
A favourite is a beverage with personal settings. You can change the settings at any time.

Note : To exit the settings, press or start dispensing the beverage.

Creating favourites from Favourites menu

Press “Favourites”.
Press ⁠
Select a beverage.
Set the beverage parameters.
Press ⁠
Enter the name.
Press “Save”.

Create favourites from Classic or Coffee World

Select a beverage from “Classic” or “Coffee World”.
Set the beverage parameters.
Press ⁠
Enter the name.
Press “Save”.

Changing a favourite

Press “Favourites”.
Select favourite.
Make the changes.
Press ⁠
Press “Save”.

Deleting a favourite

Press “Favourites”.
Select favourite.
Press ⁠
Press “Delete

Sorting favourites
You can change the sequence of your favourites.

Press “Favourites”.
Select favourite.
- The display shows all favourites, which can be moved using your finger.
- The appliance saves the new sequence automatically.

Tip : You can also use the Home Connect app to create, change, delete, or sort favourites.

Home Connect
This appliance is network-capable. Connecting your appliance to a mobile device lets you control its functions via the Home Connect app, adjust its basic settings and monitor its operating status

The Home Connect services are not available in every country. The availability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your country. You can find information about this at: www.home- connect.com. To be able to use Home Connect, you must first set up the connection to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi1) and to the Home Connect app. The Home Connect app guides you through the entire login process. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app to configure the settings.

Tip: Please also follow the instructions in the Home Connect app.

Notes

Please note the safety precautions in this instruction manual and make sure that they are also observed when operating the appliance via the Home Connect app. → “Safety”, Page 42
Operating the appliance on the appliance itself always takes priority. During this time it is not possible to operate the appliance using the Home Connect app.

Setting up the Home Connect app

Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device.
Start the Home Connect app and set up access for Home Connect. The Home Connect app guides you through the entire login process.

Setting up Home Connect

Requirements

The Home Connect app has been installed on your mobile device.
The appliance is receiving signals from the WLAN home network (Wi- Fi) at its installation location.

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Follow the instructions in the

Home Connect settings
Adapt Home Connect to your needs. You can find the Home Connect settings in the basic settings for your appliance. Which settings the display shows will depend on whether Home Connect has been set up and whether the appliance is connected to your home network.

Overview of the Home Connect settings
You can find an overview of the Home Connect settings and network settings here

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Note: When “WiFi” and remote start are switched on, appears on the display

Data protection
Please see the information on data protection. The first time your appliance is registered on a home network connected to the Internet, your appliance will transmit the following types of data to the Home Connect server (initial registration)

Unique appliance identification (consisting of appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the Wi-Fi communication module installed).
Security certificate of the Wi-Fi communication module (to ensure a secure data connection).
The current software and hardware version of your appliance.
Status of any previous reset to factory settings.

This initial registration prepares the Home Connect functions for use and is only required when you want to use the Home Connect functions for the first time.

Note: Please note that the Home Connect functions can only be utilised with the Home Connect app. Information on data protection can be retrieved in the Home Connect app.

Basic settings
You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs and call up additional functions.

Changing settings

Select “Settings”.
The display shows the list of settings.
Change the required setting.
The appliance saves the setting automatically
To go back to the menu, press ⁠
To exit the settings, press

Overview Settings
See here for an overview of the “Settings”.

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Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.

Dishwasher-safe components
Here you can find an overview of the components you can clean in the dishwasher.

ATTENTION!
Some components are sensitive to heat and may be damaged if they are cleaned in a dishwasher.

Follow the operating instructions of the dishwasher.
Suitable:
- Drip tray
- Drip tray cover
- Coffee dregs container
- Collecting tray
- Milk container with lid and base
- Shelf for milk container
- Beverage dispenser
- Milk system
Not suitable:
- Water tank
- Water tank lid
- rewing unit
- Beverage dispenser cover
- Brewing unit cover
- Accessory drawer
- Bean container
- Bean container lid

Cleaning agent
Only use suitable cleaning agents.

ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appliance.

Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol or spirits.
Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
Unsuitable cleaning and descaling agents may damage the appliance
Do not use pure citric acid, vinegar or any vinegar-based agents to descale the appliance.
Do not use descaling agent with phosphoric acid.
Only use cleaning tablets and descaling tablets that have been specially developed for the appliance. → “Accessories”, Page 50
Only clean dishwasher-safe components in the dishwasher.
Only use programme that do not heat the components above 60 °C.

Tips

Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly to remove any salt adhering to them. Salt can cause rust film to develop on stainless steel surfaces.
Always remove any residues of limescale, coffee, milk and cleaning/ descaling solutions immediately to prevent corrosion.

Cleaning the appliance

WARNING
Risk of electric shock! An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water.
Liquids must not be spilled on the appliance plug connection.
Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.

WARNING
Risk of burns!
Some parts of the appliance become very hot.

Never touch hot appliance parts.
Allow hot appliance parts to cool down before touching.

Clean the housing, the high-gloss surfaces and the control panel with the enclosed microfibre cloth.
Clean the beverage outlet with a soft, damp cloth after beverages have been dispensed.
Rinse the water tank with fresh, clean water.
If the appliance has not been used for a long time, e.g. after a holiday, clean the entire appliance, including moving parts such as the brewing unit or water tank.

Note: The appliance will rinse itself automatically if you switch it on when it is cold or switch it off after it has dispensed coffee. The system is therefore self-cleaning.

Cleaning the drip tray and coffee dregs container
Clean and empty the drip tray and coffee dregs container every day to prevent deposits. Follow the illustrated instructions at the beginning of this manual. → Fig. 26 – 28

Cleaning the milk container
Clean the milk container regularly for hygiene reasons. You can clean the milk container in the dishwasher. Follow the illustrated instructions at the beginning of this manual.
→ Fig. 19 – 22

Service programmes
Use the service programmes if you insert or remove a water filter or in order to clean your appliance thoroughly. Your appliance will tell you when you need to perform a service programme, e.g. cleaning.

ATTENTION!
Improper cleaning and descaling or a delay in doing so may damage the appliance

Immediately perform the descaling process in accordance with the instructions.
Only put cleaning tablets in the brew chamber of the brewing unit.
Do not put descaling tablets or other products in the brew chamber of the brewing unit.

Notes

The display indicates the progress of the descaling or cleaning process.
If your appliance has been locked, you can only operate it again once the descaling process has been carried out.
Tip : In addition to the automatic rinsing process, regularly also remove and clean the brewing unit.

Using the service programmes

Select “Care & maintenance”.
Press “Care & maintenance”. a The display shows a list.
Press the required programme. a The display will guide you through the programme

Overview of service programmes
You can find an overview of the service programmes here.

Note : The start image shows the remaining number of beverages that can be dispensed until running the programme and the duration

Tips

If you are starting the “Descaling” or “calc’nClean” programme, keep a container with a capacity of min. 0,5 l at the ready.
If you use a water filter, this will prolong the time until you have to run a service programme.
You can combine “Descaling” and “Cleaning” with the “calc’nClean” service programme

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.

WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Improper repairs are dangerous.

Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
If the power cord or the appliance power cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special power cord or special appliance power cable, which is available from the manufacturer or its Customer Service

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Transportation, storage and disposal

Activating frost protection
Protect your appliance from frost during transport and storage.

ATTENTION!
Residues of liquid in the appliance may damage it during transport or storage.

Empty the pipe system before transport or storage.

Run the “Frost protection” programme. → “Overview of service programmes”, Page 63
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply

Disposing of old appliance
Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.

Unplug the appliance from the mains.
Cut through the power cord.
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).Transportation, storage and disposal
The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

Customer Service
Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Eco- design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 7 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area.

Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty the use of Customer Service is free of charge.
Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website.
If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number ,the production number (FD) and
the consecutive numbering of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

Product number production number (FD) and consecutive numbering
You can find the product number , the production number (FD) and the consecutive numbering on the appliance’s rating plate.
Technical specifications
Make a note of your appliance’s de-tails and the Customer Service tele-phone number to find them again quickly.

AQUA-STOP guarantee
In addition to warranty claims against the seller under the purchase agreement and in addition to our manufacturer’s warranty, we offer compensation under the following conditions.

If our Aqua-Stop system is defective and causes water damage, we will make good the damage for private users. To ensure protection from water damage, the appliance must be connected to the power supply.
The liability guarantee is valid for the service life of the appliance.
A claim can only be made under the guarantee if the appliance has been correctly installed and connected with Aqua-Stop according to our instructions; this also includes correctly fitting the Aqua-Stop extension (genuine accessory). Our guarantee does not cover defective supply lines or fittings up to the Aqua-Stop connection on the tap.
If your appliance is fitted with Aqua-Stop, you can in principle leave your appliance unattended during operation and the tap turned on afterwards. The tap only needs to be turned off if you are away from home for a long period, e.g. on holiday for several weeks.

Technical specifications

Voltage
- 220–
  240 V ∼
Frequency
- 50 / 60 Hz
Connection rating
- 1500 W
Maximum static pump pressure
- 20 bar
  Maximum capacity of water tank (without filter)
- 2,2 l
Maximum capacity of bean container
- 400 g
Length of the power cable
- 170 cm
Appliance height
- 45,5 cm
Appliance width
- 59,4 cm
Appliance depth
- 37,7 cm
Weight, empty
- 20,6 kg
Type of grinder
- Ceramic

This product contains light sources from energy efficiency classes D and F. These light sources are available as spare parts and may only be re-placed by trained specialist staff.

Information regarding Free and Open Source Software

This product includes software components that are licensed by the copyright holders as free or open source software. The applicable license information is stored on your home appliance. You can also access the applicable license information via your Home Connect app: “Profile -> Legal information -> Licence Information”.1
You can download the license information on the brand product website. (Please search on the product website for your appliance model and additional documents). Alternatively, you can request the relevant information from ossrequest@bshg.com or BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str. 34, 81739 Munich, Germany. The source code will be made available to you on request. Please send your request to ossrequest@bshg.com or BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str.34, 81739 Munich, Germany. Subject: „OSSREQUEST“ The cost of performing your request will be charged to you. This offer is valid for three years from the date of purchase or at least as long as we offer support and spare parts for the relevant appliance.

Declaration of Conformity
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality conforms to the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.bosch-home.com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance. Hereby, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH declares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality is in compliance with relevant statutory requirements. A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.bosch-home.co.uk among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance.

2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz) :Max. 100 mW
5 GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + 5470–5725 MHz): max. 200 mW

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Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom