Rommelsbacher FKM1000 Filter Coffee Machine User Manual

Rommelsbacher FKM1000 Filter Coffee Machine User Manual

Introduction

We are pleased you decided in favour of this superior filter coffee machine and would like to thank you for your confidence. Its easy operation and wide range of applications will certainly please you as well. To make sure you can enjoy using this appliance for a long time, please read through and carefully observe the following information. Keep this instruction manual safe. Hand out all documents to third persons when passing on the appliance. Thank you very much.

Intended use

The appliance is designed to be used in the household and similar areas, like for example:

• staff kitchens in shops, offices and other small commercial areas
• agricultural holdings
• guests in hotels, motels, B&Bs and further similar living environments.
• Other uses or modifications of the appliance are not intended and may constitute considerable risks of an accident For damage arising from any improper use, the manufacturer does not assume liability.
• The appliance is designed for preparing coffee with ground coffee powder. It is not suitable for commercial use.

Technical data

Only connect the appliance to an isolated ground receptacle installed according to regulations. The mains voltage must comply with the details on the rating label. Only connect to alternating current!

• Nominal voltage: 220-240 V ~ 50-60 Hz
• Nominal power: 1000W
• Minimum filling quantity: 2 cups
• Maximum filling quantity: 12 cups
• Protection class : (1.5 I)I<0.8W
• Standby: 2.5 kg
• Dimensions (ca.): Filter coffee machine FKM 1000
• Weight (ca.): Permanent filter
• Scope of supply: Coffee scoop

Check the scope of supply for completeness as well as the product for damage immediately after unpacking.

For your safety
CAUTION: Read all safety advice and instructions! Non-observance of the safety advice and instructions may cause electric shock, fire and/or bad injuries and burns!

General safety advice

• Always keep children under 8 away from the product and the power cord.
• The appliance may be operated by children from the age of 8 years and by persons with handicaps of a physical, sensorial or mental nature, who lack knowledge or experience in handling the appliance, if they are supervised or instructed in the safe use of the appliance considered any risks, resulting from it.
• Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.
• Cleaning and maintenance by the user must not be carried out by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
• Children must not play with the appliance.
• Packing material like e.g. foil bags should be kept away from children.
• Do not operate this unit with an external timer or a separate telecontrol system.
• Before each use, check the appliance and the accessory parts for perfect condition. The appliance must not be operated if it has been dropped or shows visible damage.
• In this case, the power supply must be disconnected and the appliance has to be checked by an expert electrician.
• When laying the power cord, make sure that no one can get entangled or stumble over it to avoid the appliance being pulled down accidentally.
• Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces, sharp edges and mechanical stress. Check the power cord regularly for damage and deterioration.
• Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of an electric shock
• Do not misuse the power cord to unplug the appliance! Only pull on the power plug, not on the power cord!
• Never immerse the appliance, power cord and power plug in water for cleaning.
• Do not store the appliance outside or in wet rooms.
• This electrical appliance complies with the relevant safety standards. In case of signs of damage to the appliance or the power cord, unplug the appliance immediately.
• Repairs may only be effected by authorised specialist shops. Improper repairs may result in considerable dangers for the user.
• If the power cord of the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service employee or a similarly qualified person to avoid hazards.
• Improper use and disregard of the instruction manual void all warranty claims.

Safety advice for using the appliance
CAUTION: Hazard of injury and burns! Housing surfaces, housing cover, spout and water are getting hot during operation! Hot surfaces are initially still hot, even after the switch-off! & The jug is made of glass. In case of breakage mind the sharp and pointed edges! Handle the glass jug with care to avoid breakage of glass and splinters!

Thus, act with caution!

• It is essential to observe the min. and max. (1.5 I) filling quantity!
• Take care of steam escaping in the lid area and during operation and remove the glass jug with the handle only!
• To protect against the risk of fire, generally do not place any objects made of paper, plastic, fabric or other combustible materials on hot surfaces!
• Never operate the coffee maker without any water!
• Never open the lid until the brewing process is completed, otherwise, there is a risk of scalding from escaping steam or water splashing out!
• Do not leave residual water in the water tank for a long time!
• Allow the appliance to cool down for at least 5 minutes before filling cold water into the water tank again!
• Observe the following when setting up the appliance:
• Remove the power cord completely from the cable and rewind!
• Place the appliance on a heat-resistant, stable and even surface (no varnished surfaces, no tablecloths etc.}!
• Never place the appliance on electric heating plates or gas flames!
• Place it beyond children’s reach!
• Leave enough ventilation distance to all sides of the appliance to avoid damage by heat or steam and to grant an unobstructed work area. Unhindered air supply has to be ensured!
• Do not operate the appliance below wall-mounted cupboards, protruding shelves or in the vicinity of objects sensitive to moisture.
• Make sure steam can draw off easily!
• Never place the coffee maker in a cupboard during operation!
• Do not operate the appliance in the vicinity of sources of heat (oven, gas flame etc.} or in explosive environments, where inflammable liquids or gases are located!
• Only fill the water tank with cold, clean water! Never operate the appliance with any other liquids!
• Do not use the appliance as a space heater!
• Pull the power plug after each use for a safe switch-off!

Before initial use

• Remove possibly fixed protective foils, promotional material and packaging material from appliances and accessories.
• Clean the appliance as well as accessories according to the cleaning notes in this manual.
• Before using the appliance for the first time, the water circuit of the appliance must be flushed.
• To do this, place the filter insert into the filter housing and carry out 2-3 water runs with the maximum filling quantity (12 cups) of cold water and without any coffee powder.
• Please pour out the water, as it might contain production residues.
  Note: Flushing the water circuit also applies if the appliance has not been used for a long period or after it has been decalcified.

Initial operation and use

• Connect the appliance to the mains
• Remove the cable cord from the cable rewind on the back of the appliance.
• Connect the appliance to a socket installed according to regulations.
• The drip coffee maker carries out a self-test. All indicators in the display light up briefly and a signal tone sounds.
• The appliance is now in standby mode and the display shows noon flashing.
• Note : The flashing display signalises that clock time has not yet been adjusted.

Clock time adjustment

• Briefly touch the h button to set the hours. The selection can be accelerated by pressing the button for a long time.
• Briefly tap the min button to set the minutes. The selection can be accelerated by pressing the button for a long time.
• As soon as the desired time is set, it is automatically adopted.

Note: The time can be changed at any time using the h and min buttons. As long as the appliance is connected to the mains, the time remains visible. If the appliance is disconnected from the mains, the time setting is deleted and must be set again.

Prepare the appliance for use

• Remove the water tank, lift the lid of the water tank and fill the desired amount of cold water into the water tank. Please observe the minimum and maximum filling quantity.
• Place the water tank properly back on the appliance and press the tank down firmly into place. Put the lid on the water tank.
• Open the housing cover upwards.
• Place the filter insert with an integrated drip stop into the filter housing. Then put a filter bag (size 1 x 4 – please fold the perforated sides) or the permanent filter included in delivery into the filter insert.
• Fill the filter bag or permanent filter with ground coffee. For a normal cup (125 ml), we recommend approx. 6-7 g coffee powder, the enclosed coffee lot helps with dosing or filling.
• Close the housing cover again until it snaps into place.
• Place the glass jug on the hot plate.

Start/stop the brewing process

• Briefly tap the start/stop button to start the brewing process. The symbol appears in the status display.

Premature termination of the brewing process
The brewing process can be stopped at any time by briefly tapping the start/stop button.

Keep-warm function

• After the brewing process is complete, the keep-warm function is automatically activated for 30 minutes. This is indicated by a signal tone. The symbol remains visible in the status display.
• After the keep-warm function has elapsed, the heating plate is switched off. This is indicated by multiple signal tones and the symbol expires from the status display.
• The appliance is now in standby mode again.
• Premature termination of the keep-warm function
• The function can be stopped at any time by briefly tapping the start/stop button.

Aroma function
You can adjust the coffee taste according to your needs. To activate the Aroma function, briefly tap the Aroma button. The addition of the function is indicated in the status display with the symbol . To deactivate the Aroma function, tap the Aroma button again. Then start the brewing process as described above.

Start time preselection

You can program the appliance to start automatically at a time of your choice. Make sure the clock time is set correctly and make sure that the appliance is prepared for use (see point 3)Briefly tap the start time preselection button to set the start time.

• The time display as well as the symbol flashes in the status display.
• Briefly touch the button to set the hours.
• The selection can be accelerated by pressing the button for a long time.

Briefly tap the min button to set the minutes.
The selection can be accelerated by pressing the button for a long time.

• As soon as the desired start time is set, briefly tap the start/stop button to activate the start time preselection.
  • The symbol permanently appears in the status display.
• As soon as the set start time is reached, coffee preparation begins automatically.
• A multiple signal tone sounds and the symbol is also shown in the status display.
  Note: After preparation, the start time preselection is automatically reset and must be activated again before the next use.

Premature termination of the start time preselection

• The start time preselection can be cancelled at any time by briefly tapping the start/stop button.
  Note: If the start time preselection is activated, the set start time can be checked by briefly pressing the start time preselection button.

• The set start time flashes for a few seconds, then the current clock time is displayed again.

• Permanent switch-off of the appliance

• For a permanent and safe switch-off disconnect the power plug from the mains after each use!

Cleaning and maintenance

CAUTION
Hazard of injury and burns! Always unplug the appliance before cleaning! Do not immerse the appliance, the power cord or the power plug in water or clean it under running water! Always let the appliance cool down before cleaning!

• Remove the used coffee powder after each use and clean the appliance regularly.
• Wipe the housing with a soft damp cloth (we recommend using a microfiber cloth) with some detergent.
• Clean the water tank, glass jug, filter insert, permanent filter and other accessories with warm water and some detergent.
• Occasionally check the openings of the brewing shower for dirt. If necessary, use a pointed object (e.g. wooden toothpick) to remove dirt from the openings.
• Also, check the free movement of the spring and the seal in the lower part of the water tank and on the filter insert.
• Never immerse the appliance in water and make sure no steam or water can infiltrate the underside of the appliance.
• Never treat the appliance and accessory parts with a steam cleaner!

Descaling the appliance

• Depending on the lime content of the water and the frequency of use, the appliance must be described to ensure proper functioning.
• When does it have to be described? As soon as the brewing time extends, operation noise turns louder or there is residual water in the water tank, this is an indication that the appliance needs to be descaled. We recommend descaling after 50 to 60 brewing processes but at the latest every 4 weeks.
• The appliance is equipped with a descaling programme for this purpose. Descale the appliance as described below:
• Mix approx. 80-100 ml of vinegar essence with 1 litre of water or use a commercially available descaler (follow the manufacturer’s instructions!) and fill the descaling solution into the water tank.
• Open the housing cover upwards.
• Place the filter insert with an integrated drip stop into the filter housing. Then put a filter bag (size 1×4) without ground coffee into the filter insert.
• Close the housing cover again until it snaps into place.
• Place the glass jug on the heating plate.
• Briefly touch the descaling button to select the descaling programme.

The symbol is shown flashing in the status display.

• Briefly tap the start/stop button to start the descaling process. This is indicated by multiple signal tones and the symbol permanently appears in the status display.
• The programme starts and runs through 3 phases:
  • phase 1: run through the first quantity of descaling solution
  • phase 2: exposure time of approx. 30 minutes
  • Phase 3: run through the remaining quantity of descaling solution.
• After approx. 45 minutes, the descaling programme is finished. This is indicated by multiple signal tones. The symbol in the status display expires.

ATTENTION
After descaling, the water circuit of the appliance must be rinsed through. To do this, place the filter insert into the filter housing and carry out 2-3 water runs with the maximum filling quantity (12 cups} of cold water! Please pour out the water, as it might contain residues of the descaling solution! Afterwards thoroughly clean all the parts used for descaling (see ‘cleaning and maintenance’). Premature stop of the descaling programme: The descaling of the appliance can be stopped at any time by briefly touching the start/stop button.

Disposal/recycling
Packaging material Do not simply ~ throw the packaging material away but recycle it Deliver paper, cardboard and corrugated cardboard to wastepaper collection points. Also, put plastic packaging material and foils into the specific collection containers.

The printed or embossed markings indicate the materials that were used: PE stands for po~eth~ene (code 02 means high-density PE, 04 stands for low- density PE), PS stands for polystyrene and CPE for chlorinated po~~ene. PAP 20 means corrugated cardboard and PAP 21 other cardboard. All plastic; is thermoplastic; which is very easy and efficient to produce. They are also very easy to recycle and therefore can even have a smaller ecological footprint than comparable cardboard packaging.

Disposal information

According to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2012/19/ EU), this product may not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of its service life. Therefore please submit it e.g. at a municipal collection point (e.g. receding centre) according to the laws of your country of residence for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances. Your municipality or city administration will inform you about the disposal options.
Tip: Give appliances that are no longer required but still functional for a charitable purpose (e.g. as a donation). This does not on~ improve the environmental balance and ensure more sustainability, but also testifies to a welcome social commitment.

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