BOSCH TKA3M134-01 MyMoment Filter Coffee Machine Instruction Manual

June 17, 2024
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BOSCH TKA3M134-01 MyMoment Filter Coffee Machine

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PRODUCT

Product Information

Specifications

  • Product Name: Filter Coffee Machine
  • Models: TKA3M, TKA4M, TKA6M
  • Power Supply: Alternating Current
  • Usage: Brewing filter coffee
  • Additional Features: Aroma intensity settings, automatic shut-off

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions

Before using the coffee machine, ensure the following safety precautions:

  • Check the rating plate for specifications.
  • Connect the appliance to a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • Do not operate a damaged appliance or power cord.

Cleaning and Maintenance

It is essential to clean the coffee machine before each use to prevent bacterial growth.

Follow these steps:

  1. Use only the provided coffee pot.
  2. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the manual.

Brewing Instructions

  1. Fill the water tank with the desired amount of water.
  2. Add coffee grounds to the filter.
  3. Select the desired aroma intensity setting.
  4. Press the power button to start brewing.
  5. Wait for the brewing process to complete.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I adjust the aroma intensity?

  • A: To adjust the aroma intensity, follow the steps outlined in the manual under the aroma settings section.

Q: Can I use alcohol-based cleaners for maintenance?

  • A: No, it is recommended not to use alcohol or spirit-based cleaners.
  • Refer to the manual for approved cleaning solutions.

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 enclosed spaces in a domestic environment 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 under 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 installations must be properly installed.
  • Never operate a damaged appliance.
  • If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug 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 replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service, or a similarly qualified person to prevent any risk.
  • Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or clean the dishwasher.
  • Liquids must not be spilled on the appliance plug connection.
  • Ventilate the appliance adequately.
  • Never operate the appliance in a cupboard.
  • Never leave the appliance unattended while it is switched on.
  •  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.
  • Follow the cleaning instructions.
  • Clean surfaces that come in contact with food before each use.
  • To prevent bacteria from 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

Fig. 1BOSCH-TKA3M134-01-MyMoment-Filter-Coffee-Machine-
FIG-1

  • A Coffee machine with thermos jug1
  • B Coffee machine with glass jug1
  • C Controls
  1. Water tank with water level indicator, removable
  2. Cover for water tank, removable
  3. Filter holder, removable
    • Depending on the model
  4. Drip stop
  5. Filter housing, swiveling
  6. Thermos jug with lid1
  7. Lid-opening button
  8. Glass jug with lid1
  9. Warming plate1
  10. Cord storage compartment
  11. Aroma button, illuminated
  12. Descale button, illuminated
  13. On/off button, illuminated
    • 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. Fig. 2  –  8

General information

  • Observe the water level indicator on the water tank. Fill the water tank to at least the bottom marking line and no more than the top marking line.
  • To attain an adequate coffee temperature and a full aroma, do not brew less than 3 cups of coffee. A cup is approx. 125 ml.
  • Add approx. 6 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 flavor and aroma.
  • Darker roast = more flavour Lighter roast = more acidity
  • Condensation may form on the filter housing for technical reasons.

Setting the water hardness

  • The preset water hardness can be adjusted.
  • Note:  It is important to set the right water hardness so your appliance indicates in good time that it needs descaling.
  • Requirement: The mains plug is inserted and the appliance is switched off.
  1. Press and hold for at least 3 seconds.
    • The last setting saved flashes.
  2. Press the on/off button within 7 seconds and select the required setting.BOSCH-TKA3M134-01-MyMoment-Filter-Coffee-Machine-FIG-30

Water hardness levels:

  German de- grees in °dH French hardness in °fH
Soft 1-8.4 1-14
Me- dium 8.4-14 14-25
Hard > 14 > 25
  • If no further setting is made for 7 seconds, the displayed setting will be saved.
  • The on/off button is no longer lit up and the appliance switches off.

Brewing coffee

  • Follow the illustrated instructions. Fig. 9 – 16

Aroma intense

  • Your appliance has a special aroma program.
  • The coffee is brewed for longer, giving it a more intense aroma.

Using the aroma program

Note: The aroma program can only be activated or deactivated within the first minute after brewing starts.

  1. To activate the aroma program, press ⁠ the button. → Fig. 17
    • The symbol lights up white.
    • The aroma program remains activated for all other brewing processes.
  2. To deactivate the aroma program, press the button.
    • The ⁠ symbol is no longer lit up.
    • Factory setting
    • Model with glass jug

Auto switch-off

  • Your appliance is equipped with an automatic switch-off function that switches the appliance off after a certain period.
  • Models with a thermos jug switch off a few minutes after the end of brewing. Models with a glass jug keep the coffee warm for approx. 40 minutes 1 and then switch off.
  • The on/off button lights up red until the coffee machine switches off automatically.

Adjusting the switch-off time2

  • The time after which the appliance switches off automatically can be adjusted.
  • Requirement: The mains plug is inserted and the appliance is switched off.
  1. Press and hold for at least 3 seconds.
    • The last setting saved flashes.
  2. Press the on/off button within 7 seconds and select the required setting.
  3. Factory setting
  • If no further setting is made for 7 seconds, the displayed setting will be saved.
  • The on/off button is no longer lit up and the appliance switches off.

Thermos jug

  • The thermos jug has a capacity of around 8 cups.

Notes

  • The seal is not hermetically tight to stop it from 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.

Pouring out the coffee, removing and attaching the lid Fig. 18 – 20

Descaling the appliance

The appliance is equipped with an automatic descaling indicator.

Notes

  • The appliance needs to be described if:
  • during brewing and On/off button flash
  • while keeping warm flashes2

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 a 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. Fig. 21 – 27

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. Fig. 28

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 granulation, or denture tablets.
  • Store the thermos jug with the lid open to prevent any odors and bacteria from 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 is available from your specialist dealer or local authority.
  • This appliance is labeled under the 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 the warranty in your country are 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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