Melitta E957-203 Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machine Instruction Manual

: June 15, 2024
: Melitta

Melitta E957-203 Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machine

Melitta-E957-203-Automatic-Bean-to-Cup-Coffee-Machine

Product Information

Specifications

Compatible countries: KR, CN, CZ, LV, EE, LT, TR, PL, RU, FI, NO, SE, DK, ES, IT, NL, FR, GB, DE
Number of cups: 1-14
Water capacity: Not specified

Product Usage Instructions

General Safety

WARNING: Always keep the power cord away from water to avoid electrical shock.

Before First Use

Before using the product for the first time, follow these steps:

Attach the Cappuccinatore (13) to the steam pipe (12) by pushing it in until it clicks.
If the display (10) is blinking, turn the valve switch (11) counterclockwise until it stops.

Initial Setup

WARNING: Always attach the Cappuccinatore (13) to the steam pipe (12) before use.

Insert the power cord into a suitable power outlet.

Coffee Preparation

To adjust the coffee quantity, turn the coffee quantity regulator (4) to set the desired amount. The leftmost position corresponds to 30ml per cup, and the rightmost position corresponds to 220ml per cup. The quantity is displayed on the screen (10) and can be adjusted based on the strength of the beans.

Espresso Preparation

WARNING: Avoid direct skin contact with steam.

Milk Frothing

To prepare milk foam:

Dip the milk frother into the milk.
Turn the knob (3) to the “Milk Foam” position (upwards).
Turn the valve switch (11) clockwise until it stops. The milk foam will be prepared.
Turn the valve switch (11) counterclockwise until it stops to finish the preparation.

To prepare warm milk:

Dip the milk frother into the milk.
Turn the knob (3) to the “Warm Milk” position (upwards).
Turn the knob (3) to the “Milk Foam” position (upwards).
Turn the valve switch (11) counterclockwise until it stops to change to the operating mode.

Water Filter Installation

Before installing the water filter, soak it in tap water for a few minutes. Then follow these steps:

If the display (10) is blinking, turn the valve switch (11) counterclockwise until it stops.

Cleaning and Maintenance

WARNING: Before cleaning, unplug the power cord and make sure the machine is not hot. Do not use a steam cleaner.

Cappuccinatore Cleaning
To clean the Cappuccinatore, follow these steps:

Remove the milk hose and the milk froth/Cappuccinatore cover.
Assemble the Cappuccinatore in reverse order.
Slide the Cappuccinatore (13) onto the steam pipe (12).
Turn the handle clockwise until it stops.
Insert the cover until it clicks into place.

Integrated Cleaning Program

To run the integrated cleaning program, follow these steps:

Press the buttons (specified in the manual) for cleaning phase 1 (shown in Image C).
Follow the instructions on the screen for cleaning phases 2, 3, and 4.

FAQ

How many cups can the product make?
The product can make 1 to 14 cups of coffee.

Can I use the product with any type of power outlet?
No, the product is compatible with power outlets in specific countries. Please refer to the manual for a list of compatible countries.

KR CN CZ LV EE LT TR PL RU FI NO SE DK ES IT NL FR GB DE

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Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions
Please carefully read and comply with the operating instructions. This appliance is for the preparation of coffee drinks from coffee beans and for heating milk and water. This appliance is intended for private domestic use. Any other use is considered contrary to intended use and may lead to personal injury and material damage.
This appliance complies with the applicable European guidelines. It has been built according to the latest technology. However, there are residual hazards. To prevent hazards, you must follow the safety instructions. Melitta shall not be liable for any damage caused by non-compliance with safety instructions.

WARNING
Electrical current poses a hazard!
Risk of injury due to electrical shock if the appliance or power cable is damaged.
To avoid hazards caused by electrical current:
Do not use a damaged power cable.
A damaged power cable may only be replaced by the manufacturer, their after sale service or a similarly qualied person.
Do not open any screwed covers on the appliance housing.
Only use the appliance if it is in a technically faultless condition.
A defective appliance may only be repaired by an authorised workshop. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
Do not make any changes to the appliance, its components and its accessories.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.
Do not let the power cable come into contact with water.

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General safety

WARNING
Burn injuries and scalding!
Released uids and steam can be very hot. Parts of the appliance also become very hot.
To prevent scalding and burns:
Avoid skin contact with the released uids and steam.
Do not touch any nozzles on the outlet during operation.
General safety!
To prevent personal injury and material damage:
Do not operate the appliance in a cabinet or similar object.
Do not reach into the interior of the appliance when it is in operation.
Keep the appliance and power cable away from children younger than 8 years of age.
The appliance can be used by children from an age of 8 as well as by persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental capacities, or lacking experience and knowledge if they are supervised or were instructed on safe use of the appliance and understand the resulting risks.
Children may not play with the appliance. Children younger than 8 years of age may not perform cleaning and user maintenance. Children over 8 years of age must be supervised during cleaning and user maintenance.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply if it is unsupervised for a longer period of time.

Do not operate the appliance at high altitudes over 2000 m.
When cleaning the appliance and its components, comply with the instructions in the corresponding chapter (“Cleaning and maintenance”, page 25).
At a glance
Figure A

Drip tray with cup plate and coffee 1 grounds container as well as dis-
play for full drip tray 2 Height-adjustable outlet
3 ON/OFF button
4 Coffee quantity regulator 5 Button for coffee dispensing

6 Button for coffee strength

7 Water tank

8 Bean container

9 Button for steam dispensing

10 Display

11

Valve for milk froth and hot water dispensing

12 Steam pipe

13 Cappuccinatore

Right cover (removable, covering

14

the grinding neness adjustment element, brewing unit and

identication label)

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Before using for the rst time
Figure F
1 Air intake valve 2 Air intake pipe 3 Control dial 4 Connection for milk hose 5 Connecting piece 6 Milk froth / hot water nozzle
Symbol on the Cappuccinatore selection switch

Setting for warm milk Setting for hot water Setting for milk froth

Display

Lights up Flashes
Lights up Flashes Lights up Flashes Lights up
Flashes

The appliance is ready for operation.
Appliance is heating up or coffee is being dispensed.
Change the Melitta® PRO AQUA lter cartridge
Filter change in process
Fill the water tank
Insert the water tank
Empty drip tray and coffee grounds container
Insert the drip tray and coffee grounds container

Lights up
Flashes Lights up Flashes Lights up Flashes
Lights up
Flashes

1 bean: mild 2 beans: normal 3 beans: strong
Fill bean container; ashing stops after dispensing the next coffee.
Cleaning the device
Integrated cleaning programme is running
Descale the appliance
Integrated descaling programme is running
Froth standby
or: Air is in the system. Turn valve switch 11 clockwise until the stop until water ows out of the appliance.
Milk froth or hot water dispensing in process.

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Before using for the rst time

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Before using for the rst time Starting up the appliance

Check the scope of supply
Use the following list to check the completeness of the delivery. Please contact your retailer if there are missing parts.
Cappuccinatore Milk hose Test strips to determine water hardness
General information
Only use pure water without carbonation.
Use the supplied test strip to determine the hardness of the water used and set the water hardness (“Water hardness and lter”, page 24).
If you wish to use a water lter, do not insert it until after the initial startup.
Information for using for the rst time
The appliance must be vented before it is used for the rst time. The appliance may only be powered on with a completely lled water tank.
Push the Cappuccinatore 13 onto the steam pipe up to the stop 12.
Place a vessel under the Cappuccinatore 13.
Press the button to switch on the appliance. illuminates on the display.
Turn the valve switch 11 clockwise until it stops. ashes on the display. Water will ow into the vessel.
When is illuminated on the display, turn the valve switch 11 anticlockwise until it stops.
The device is ready for operation. After initial startup, insert the Melitta®
PRO AQUA lter cartridge, if necessary (see page 24).

Commissioning

WARNING
Danger of re and electric shock due to incorrect supply voltage, incorrect or damaged connections and power cable! Ensure that the supply voltage
corresponds to the supply voltage specied on the identication label of the appliance. The identication label is located on the right side of the appliance behind the cover (Image A, 14).
Make sure that the power socket meets the applicable standards for electrical safety. If in doubt, contact a qualied electrician.
Never use damaged power cables (damaged insulation, bare wires).
Place the appliance on a stable, dry and level surface with sufcient clearance (at least 10 cm) to the sides.
Push the Cappuccinatore 13 onto the steam pipe 12 as far as it can go.
Plug the power cable into a suitable power socket.
Remove the lid from the bean container 8.
Fill the bean container with suitable coffee beans.
Put the lid back on. Lift up the lid of the water tank 7 and
pull the water tank up and out of the appliance.

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Preparation

Fill the water tank with fresh tap water only up to the max. mark.
Insert the water tank into the appliance. Place a vessel under outlet 2. Press the on/off button to turn the
appliance on or off. The appliance may perform an automatic rinse.

Preparation
Fill the water tank with fresh water every day. The water tank must always be lled with enough water for the operation of the appliance.
Fill the bean container preferably with espresso beans or bean mixtures for fully automatic coffee machines. Do not use any ground, glazed, caramelised, or otherwise sugar-coated coffee beans.

Setting the dispensed quantity and strength

Turn the coffee quantity regulator 4 to innitely adjust the dispensed quantity. Regulator all the way to the left = 30 ml per cup Regulator all the way to the right
= 220 ml per cup

Press the button until the desired

strength is adjusted. The strength is

shown by the beans on the display 10

(from = mild to

= strong).

Dispensing coffee or espresso
One or two cups can be dispensed simultaneously. Switch on the device. Place one or two cups under the outlet. Preparing one cup: Press the
button once.
Preparing two cups: Press the button twice.
Press the button again to cancel the coffee dispensing.
Preparing milk froth and heating milk and water
WARNING
There is a risk of burn injuries and scalding due to hot steam and the hot steam pipe! Never reach into the escaping steam. Avoid direct skin contact with hot water
and the hot steam pipe. Never touch the steam pipe during
use or immediately after use.
The Cappuccinatore is used to prepare milk froth, to heat milk or to dispense hot water. It can froth the milk directly from the milk carton or a vessel into the cup. You can optionally connect it to a Melitta® milk container.

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Preparation

Preparing milk froth
If possible, use cold milk with a high protein content.
Switch on the device. Submerse the Cappuccinatore hose 13
directly into the milk.
Press the button. ashes while the appliance is heating up. After the heat-up phase, is illuminated.
Turn the control dial (Image F, 3) to the “Milk froth” position ( is pointing up).
Turn the valve switch 11 clockwise until the stop. is ashing. The milk froth is being prepared.
Turn the valve switch 11 anticlockwise until it stops. The preparation is nished.
Rinse the Cappuccinatore after each use.
Heating milk
Switch on the device. Submerse the Cappuccinatore hose 13
directly into the milk.
Press the button. ashes while the appliance is heating up. After the heat-up phase, is illuminated.
Turn the control dial (Image F, 3) to the “Warm milk” position ( is pointing up).
Turn the valve switch 11 clockwise until it stops. is ashing. The milk is being heated.
Turn the valve switch 11 anticlockwise until it stops. The heating is completed.
Rinse the Cappuccinatore after each use.

Rinsing the Cappuccinatore
The Cappuccinatore should be cleaned at regular intervals (“Cleaning the Cappuccinatore”, page 25).
It is recommended to rinse the Cappuccinatore on a weekly basis with the Melitta® PERFECT CLEAN milk system cleaner. Use the milk cleaning solution instead of clear water.
Switch on the device.
Fill a vessel halfway with clear water. Hold a vessel under the Cappuccinatore.
The hose of the Cappuccinatore must be submersed in the water.
Press the button for steam dispensing.
Turn the control dial (Image F, 3) to the “Milk froth” position ( is pointing up).
Turn the valve switch 11 clockwise until it stops. Close the valve switch when a mixture of clean water and steam comes out.
Wait for 30 seconds or press the button to change to the normal operating mode.
Dispensing hot water
A maximum of 150 ml of hot water can be dispensed in each process. To dispense a larger amount of hot water, repeat the process.
Switch on the device.
Turn the control dial (Image F, 3) to the “Hot water” position ( is pointing up).
Hold a vessel under the Cappuccinatore. Turn the valve switch 11 clockwise until
the stop. is ashing. Hot water will ow into the vessel. Turn the valve switch 11 anticlockwise until it stops.

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Water hardness and lter

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Water hardness and lter
It is important to properly set the water hardness so that the appliance displays the need to be descaled when required required. From the factory, it is set at water hardness 4.
The water hardness category 1 is automatically set after inserting the Melitta® PRO AQUA lter cartridge.
Melitta® PRO AQUA Filter cartridge
The Melitta® PRO AQUA lter cartridge lters lime scale and other contaminants from the water. The water lter should be changed every 2 months, however, at the latest when appears on the display. The water lter is available in specialised shops.
Inserting the water lter
ashes during the entire change procedure.
Put the water lter in a glass with tap water for several minutes before inserting it in the appliance.
Switch off the device.
Press and hold the and buttons for approx. 3 seconds, then release. appears on the display.
Empty the drip tray and insert without the coffee grounds container. illuminates.
Pull the water tank 7 up and out of the appliance.
Empty the water tank.

Turn the valve switch 11 clockwise until it stops. ashes on the display. Water will ow into the vessel.
When is illuminated on the display, turn the valve switch 11 anticlockwise until it stops.
The device is ready for operation. and illuminate. The water
hardness is automatically set to hardness level 1.
Empty and insert the coffee grounds container.
After inserting the water lter, the water can be cloudy during the rst rinse because excess activated carbon is washed out of the lter. The water will then be clear again.

Setting the water hardness

The appliance includes a test strip to determine the water hardness.
Determine the hardness of the tap water using the test strip.

Switch on the device.

Press the

and buttons

simultaneously for longer than 2

seconds. ashes rapidly.

Press the

button to show the

menu for setting the water hardness.

illuminates.

Set the determined water hardness by pressing the button. The selected water hardness is shown by the bean symbols .

Screw the water lter onto the thread at the bottom of the water tank.

Fill the water tank with fresh tap water up to the max. mark.

Insert the water tank into the appliance. illuminates.

Place the coffee grounds container under Cappuccinatore 13.

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Cleaning and maintenance

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Water hardness °dH °e °fH

1:

0-10 0-13 0-18

2:

10-15 13-19 18-27

3:

15-20 19-25 27-36

4:

ashing > 20 > 25 > 36

Press to conrm the selection.
Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING
Electric shock hazard due to supply voltage! Pull the power supply plug before
cleaning. Never immerse the appliance
in water. Do not use a steam cleaner.

Daily cleaning
Wipe the outside of the appliance with a soft damp cloth and normal dishwashing liquid.
Empty the drip tray. Empty the coffee grounds container.
Cleaning the Cappuccinatore
Let the Cappuccinatore cool down. Wipe the Cappuccinatore on the outside
with a damp cloth.
Pull the Cappuccinatore 13 off of the steam pipe 12.
Remove the milk hose, the milk froth / hot water nozzle (Image F, 6) and the air intake pipe (Image F, 2) from the connecting piece (Image F, 5).
Rinse all of the parts thoroughly with water.

Reassemble the Cappuccinatore in the reverse order.
Push the Cappuccinatore 13 onto the steam pipe 12.
Cleaning the brewing unit
It is recommended to clean the brewing unit once a week.
Switch off the device. Pull off the cover 14 to the right. Press and hold the red button on the
handle of the brewing unit (Image B, 1).
Turn the handle clockwise until it stops. Pull the brewing unit out of the appliance
by the handle.
Rinse the brewing unit thoroughly on all sides with clear water. The area shown in Image D (arrow) must be free of coffee residues.
Let the brewing unit drip dry. Remove coffee residues from the
appliance.
Insert the brewing unit back into the appliance, press and hold the red button (Image B, 1) and turn the handle anticlockwise until it stops.
Insert the cover until it clicks in.
Integrated cleaning programme
The integrated cleaning programme (takes about 15 minutes) removes residues and coffee oil residues that cannot be removed by hand. The cleaning symbol ashes during the entire process.

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Cleaning and maintenance

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The cleaning programme should be performed every 2 months or after 200 brewed cups, however, at the latest when
is illuminated.

Before starting the cleaning program, clean the brewing group and the interior
(“Cleaning the brewing unit”, page 25).

Only use Melitta® PERFECT CLEAN cleaning tabs.

Switch off the device.

Fill the water tank with tap water up to the max. mark.

Insert the water tank.

Press the

and buttons

simultaneously for longer than

2 seconds. ashes, illuminates.

Empty the drip tray and coffee grounds container.

Insert the drip tray without the coffee grounds container

Place the coffee grounds container under outlet 2.

Cleaning phase 1 ( ):

Two rinsing processes will be executed. When illuminates, proceed as follows:

Remove the brewing unit.

Put a cleaning tab in the brewing unit (Image C).

Insert the brewing unit.

Cleaning phase 2 (

):

When illuminates, proceed as follows:
Fill the water tank with tap water up to the max. mark.
Press the button to continue with the cleaning programme (takes about 5 minutes).

Cleaning phase 3 (

):

When illuminates, proceed as follows:
Empty the drip tray and coffee grounds container.

Insert the drip tray without the coffee grounds container

Place the coffee grounds container under outlet 2.

Cleaning phase 4 ( bean is ashing):

, the middle

The cleaning programme will be continued again and takes about
5 minutes.

When illuminates, proceed as follows:

Empty the drip tray and coffee grounds container and insert them in the
appliance as usual.

The cleaning programme is nished.

Integrated descaling programme

WARNING
The descaling agent can cause skin irritations! Comply with the safety instructions
and the dosing information specied on the descaling agent packaging.

The integrated descaling programme (takes about 30 minutes) removes lime residues inside the appliance. The symbol for descaling ashes during the entire process.
The descaling programme should be performed every 3 months, however, at the latest when illuminates (“Setting the water hardness”, page 24).
Only use Melitta® ANTI CALC.
Switch off the device.
Remove the water lter if necessary (“Water hardness and lter”, page 24).
Press the and buttons simultaneously for approx. 3 seconds. ashes, illuminates.

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Descaling phase 1 ( ):

Empty and reinsert the drip tray.
Place the coffee grounds container under the Cappuccinatore.

Turn the control dial (Image F, 3) to the “Hot water” position ( is pointing up). illuminates.

Completely empty the water tank.
Add the descaling agent to the water tank according to the instructions on the packaging.

Insert the water tank.

Press the button to start the descaling programme (takes about
15 minutes).

Descaling phase 2 (

):

When illuminates, proceed as follows:

Ensure that the coffee grounds container is placed under the Cappuccinatore.

Turn the valve switch 11 clockwise until the stop. is ashing. Water will ow intermittently into the coffee grounds
container (takes about 10 minutes).
is then illuminated.

Empty the drip tray and coffee grounds container.

Reinsert the drip tray and put the coffee grounds container back under the
Cappuccinatore. illuminates.

Remove the water tank and rinse thoroughly with clear water.

Fill the water tank with tap water up to the max. mark.

Insert the water tank.

Press the button to continue with the descaling programme. is ashing. Water ows into the coffee grounds container.

Descaling phase 3 (

):

When illuminates, proceed as follows:

Turn the valve switch 11 anticlockwise until it stops.
Water ows inside the appliance into the drip tray.

When is illuminated, empty the drip tray and the coffee grounds container
and reinsert them. When is illuminated, the descaling programme is nished.
Insert the water lter if necessary (“Water hardness and lter”, page 24).

Other settings

Energy-saving mode

After the last action, the appliance switches automatically (depending on the settings) to the energy-saving mode. From the factory, the appliance is set at 5 minutes .
Switch on the device.

Press the

and buttons

simultaneously until ashes.

Press the

button twice.

illuminates.

Press the button until one of the four times is set. The time is displayed by the beans on display 9.

Display

Time

5 minutes (factory setting)

15 minutes

30 minutes

ashing

off

Press the setting.

button to conrm the

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Transport, Storage and Disposal

Auto-OFF function

The appliance switches off automatically after the last action (depending on the setting). From the factory, the appliance is set at 30 minutes .
Switch on the device.

Press the

and buttons

simultaneously until ashes.

Press the

button three times.

illuminates.

Press the button until one of the four switch-off times is set. The time is displayed by the beans on display 9.

Display

Time

30 minutes (factory setting)

2 hours

4 hours

ashing

8 hours

Press the setting.

button to conrm the

Brewing temperature

From the factory, the brewing temperature

is set to Level 2 (medium

).

Switch on the device.

Press the

and buttons

simultaneously until ashes.

Press the

button four times.

illuminates.

Press the button, until one of the three brewing temperatures is set.

The temperature is shown by the beans

on display 9 (from = low

to

= high.).

Press the setting.

button to conrm the

Adjusting the grinding neness
The grinding neness was set before the appliance was delivered. We therefore recommend to only adjust the grinding neness after about 1000 coffee preparations (about 1 year).
The grinding neness should only be adjusted immediately after starting coffee dispensing and only while the mill is running.
Pull off the cover 14 to the right.
Start dispensing coffee.
Put the lever (Image E) in a desired position (left = ne to right = coarse).
Insert the cover and swivel to the left until it clicks in.

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Transport, Storage and Disposal

Transport, Storage and Disposal
Venting

WARNING
There is a risk of burn injuries and scalding due to hot steam and the hot steam pipe! The machine releases hot steam when it is vented. Never touch the steam pipe during
use or immediately after use.

The appliance should be vented when it has not been used for a while or has been transported. The appliance is then protected from frost damage.

Remove the water lter if necessary (“Water hardness and lter”, page 24) and keep it cool in a glass lled with tap water.

Switch on the device.

Press the

and buttons

simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds.

ashes, and then illuminates.

Pull the water tank 7 up and out of the appliance. illuminates.

Place a vessel under the Cappuccinatore 13.

Turn the valve switch 11 clockwise until the stop. is ashing. Water ows out of the steam pipe and into the vessel;
steam will also escape.

When there is no more steam escaping: Turn the valve switch 11 anticlockwise
until the stop.

Insert the water tank into the appliance.

Transport

Vent the appliance. Empty and clean the drip tray and coffee
grounds container.
Empty the water tank and the bean container. If necessary, vacuum out beans that are stuck at the bottom.
Pull the Cappuccinatore 13 off of the steam pipe 12.
“Cleaning the brewing unit”, page 25. If possible, transport the appliance in
the original packaging including the hard foam elements.
Disposal
This appliance is labelled according to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Directive prescribes the framework for a EU-wide applicable return and recycling of waste appliances. Please contact a specialised dealer for current disposal procedures.

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Troubleshooting

Malfunction

Cause

Coffee only ows drop-bydrop.

Grinding neness is too ne.

Measure
Adjust the grinding neness more coarse. Clean the brewing unit. Perform a descaling or cleaning programme if necessary.

Coffee does not ow. The grinder is not grinding. Loud grinder noise.

Water tank not lled or incorrectly inserted.

Fill the water tank and make sure it is properly inserted.

The brewing unit is clogged. Clean the brewing unit.

The beans are not falling into the grinder.

Tap lightly on the bean container.

Foreign objects in the grinder.

Call the hotline.

Foreign objects in the grinder.

Call the hotline.

Bean symbols are ashing although the bean container is full. Appliance indicates “no water” even though the water tank is lled.
illuminates on the display.
The symbol is illuminated without a reason.
The cleaning or descaling process was interrupted.
Not enough milk froth is formed during the frothing process.
The brewing unit can no longer be reinserted after removal.

Insufcient quantity of ground beans in the brewing chamber.
The oat is blocked.
There is air in the lines inside the appliance.
The power supply was interrupted, e.g. due to a power outage. The control dial of the Cappuccinatore is in the wrong position. The Cappuccinatore is dirty.
The brewing unit is not properly locked.
The actuator is not in the proper position.

Press the button.

button or

Check the condition of the oat in the water tank, remove the water and carefully shake the tank.
Turn the valve switch 11 clockwise until the stop until water ows out of the appliance. Clean the brewing unit if necessary. The appliance performs a rinsing program autonomously. To do so, follow the instructions on the appliance.
Adjust to the proper position.
Take the Cappuccinatore apart and clean it. Check whether the handle for locking the brewing unit is correctly engaged. Switch the appliance off and then on again. Press the
and buttons simultaneously
for longer than 2 seconds. The actuator is put into position. Then reinsert the brewing unit and make sure it is correctly locked into place.

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Technical data

Malfunction

The symbols for cleaning

and stand-by alternately.

ash

Continuous ashing of all buttons.
Technical data

Troubleshooting

Cause The brewing unit is missing or not properly inserted.
The brewing chamber is overlled.
System error

Measure
Insert the brewing unit properly and lock.
Switch off the appliance and switch it on again using the ON/OFF button (repeat if necessary) until standby mode is displayed. Switch off the appliance and switch it on again via the ON/OFF button
; if this does not solve the problem send the appliance to the service department.

Operating voltage
Power consumption
Pump pressure
Dimensions Width Depth Height
Capacity Bean container Water tank
Weight (empty)
Ambient conditions Temperature Relative humidity

Technical data
220-240 V, 50/60 Hz maximum 1400 W maximum 15 bar
200 mm 455 mm 325 mm
125 g 1.2 l 8,1 kg
10°C to 32°C 30% to 80% (non-condensing)

Reset the appliance to the default settings

You can reset the appliance to the default settings.
Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation.
To do so, press the on/off button and also press the steam dispensing button for more than 2 seconds.
The appliance has been reset to default settings.