eta NERO CREMA Coffee Maker User Manual

eta NERO CREMA Coffee Maker

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Dear customer, thank you for purchasing our product. Keep this instruction for use and cash receipt (if possible, including the package and its interior) for further reference.

SAFETY WARNING

GENERAL PROVISIONS:

• Before the first use, read the instructions for use carefully, look at the picture and store the instructions for use for the future. Consider the instructions for use as a part of the appliance and pass them on to any other user of the appliance.
• Check whether the data on the type label correspond with the voltage in your socket. The power cord plug has to be connected to the properly connected and grounded socket according to the national standard.
• This appliance may not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children.
• The device may be used by persons with reduced physical or mental abilities or lack of experience and knowledge only if they are under supervision or they have been instructed about using the appliance safely and understand the potential dangers.
• Children must not play with the appliance.
• Before replacing accessories or accessible parts that are moving during operation, before assembly and disassembly, before you fill the water tank or remove the coffee dregs, before cleaning and maintenance, before transfer, if the appliance is left unsupervised, or if you finish using it, make sure to switch OFF the appliance and unplug it from the mains by pulling the plug from the socket!
• Before you remove any accessible parts, before maintenance and handling, allow the appliance and any parts thereof to cool down.
• CAUTION – Do not use the appliance with a program, time switch or any other part that turns the appliance on automatically as there is a risk of fire if the appliance is not covered or placed properly.
• WARNING – Some parts of this product may become very hot and cause burns. During operation, the appliance produces hot water and hot steam under pressure. Special attention must be paid to the presence of children and handicapped people.
• Never immerse the appliance or its cord (or parts thereof) in water. Avoid spilling the cord.
• For hygienic reasons, clean the milk tank by rinsing it after each use. After it has cooled down, remove, and disassemble the milk container and then carry out complete maintenance on all parts.
• When the appliance is in operation, prevent pets, plants or insects to get in contact with it.
• Do not plug the fork of the supply cord into the power outlet and do not unplug the cord with wet hands or by pulling by the supply cord!
• Prevent injuries when handling (e.g. by hot water, steam).
• Never transfer the appliance when there is water in the tank! Water might leak into the internal components.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains and keep an eye on it the whole time you are making your espresso!
• Use the appliance only if all the parts (except for the drip tray I) are mounted properly (brewing unit F, coffee dregs container H etc.).
• Clean the appliance and its accessories regularly! Proceed as per chap. IV. MAINTENANCE. Empty the residual water tray G, drip tray I and coffee dregs container H regularly!
• When transferring the appliance, take it by the outer casing only.
• Leave a space of at least 15mm from all sides of the appliance to ensure proper circulation of air.
• The drip tray I and brewing unit cover F2 contain integrated magnets. Should any of them come loose, keep it out of the reach of children and incapacitated persons. Should anyone swallow or inhale the magnets, immediately seek medical help.
• Magnetic stripe cards, magnetic storage media or other devices which could be affected by the magnetic field should be kept at a safe distance from the appliance (especially away from components I and F2).
• Do not expose the appliance to temperatures under 4°C – if residual water froze in the internal components, it could damage the appliance.
• Do not place any objects, including cups, onto the appliance (especially on the top of it).
• Use this appliance only for the purpose for which it was designed as specified in this user‘s manual. Never use the appliance for any other purpose.
• The producer is not responsible for damage caused by improper use of the appliance (e.g. burning, scalding, fire) and does not apply in the case of non–compliance with the safety instructions above.

USE OF THE APPLIANCE:

• The appliance is intended for home use and similar (in shops, offices and similar workplaces, guests in hotels, motels and other residential environments, in facilities providing accommodation with breakfast, in agriculture). It is not intended for commercial use!

• If you are not going to use the appliance for a longer time, empty the water tank! If you do not brew coffee frequently, replace the water in the water tank regularly (preferably every day) so as to keep it fresh at all times.

• Use cold (lukewarm) clean water only! Never use hot water or other liquids – they could damage the appliance.

• The coffee grinder is designed to grind coffee beans only – do not use it to grind any other ingredients or to grind caramelized or sugar-coated whole bean coffee, unprocessed coffee (green, unroasted coffee beans) or mixtures or to re-grind ground coffee.

• Do not use the hot water feature longer than it takes to use up the capacity of one water tank.

• To set the grind size, the grinder must be active.

• Descale the appliance regularly. If the descale indicator comes on, it is high time to descale the appliance. Never drink the solution produced during descaling.

• When the bean coffee container has been filled and the grind size set, close the container tightly! Make sure that no foreign objects or hair enter into the container.

• Use the appliance in the working position only at flat and stable places with no risk of turning over and in sufficient distance from heat sources (e.g. heater, stove, cooker, oven, grill), flammable objects (e.g. curtains, drapes, etc.) and wet surfaces
  (e.g. sinks, wash basins, etc.).

• Do not place the appliance near objects or under objects which could get damaged by steam, e.g. walls, kitchen cupboards, sideboards, paintings, or curtains. Leaking steam could damage them.

• Do not use the appliance in an environment saturated with explosive or flammable steams.

• Before switching on the appliance ensure that the water level does not exceed the MAX mark.

POWER CORD

• The appliance is equipped with a removable power cable. If the power cord of the appliance is corrupted, it has to be replaced by the manufacturer, its service technician or a similarly qualified person so as to prevent dangerous situations.
• Never use the appliance if its power cord or plug is damaged, if it does not work properly, if it fell down and was damaged or if it fell to water. In this case take the appliance to a special service to check its safety and proper function.
• The power cable supplied with the appliance is designed solely for this appliance – never use it for any other purposes. Also, this appliance may only be used with the power cable included in the box. Never use any other cable type (e.g. for a different appliance).
• Never put the power cord on hot surfaces or do not let it hang over the edge of a table or a work top. Plugging or pulling the power cord e.g. by children can result in tilting over or drawing the appliance down and serious injury!
• The power cord must not be damaged with sharp or hot objects, open fire, it must not be sunk into water or bent over sharp edges.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

• A – The machine body
  A1 – main switch
  A2 – height-adjustable spout
  A3 – removable milk frothing unit
  A4 – hose connection orifice
  A5 – swing out rubber cover
  A6 – cover
  A7 – grind size knob
  A8 – bean coffee container (200g) A9 – container cover
  A10 – tank gasket
  A11 – coffee grinder

• B – Control panel
  B1 – ON/OFF button
  B2 – coffee strength increasing button B3 – espresso button
  B4 – lungo button
  B5 – cappuccino button
  B6 – latte button
  B7 – hot water button
  B8 – milk frothing button
  B9 – cleaning button
  B10 – lack of whole bean coffee indicator
  B11 – lack of water indicator
  B12 – brewing unit indicator
  B13 – warning icon
  B14 – coffee dregs removal indicator
  B15 – stronger coffee icon

• C – Water tank (1500 ml)
  C1 – tank lid

• D – Milk tank
  D1 – lid
  D2 – hose connection orifice
  D3 – hose
  D4 – suction tube

• E – Power cable
  

• F – Brewing unit
  F1 – locking buttons
  F2 – brewing unit cover

• G – Residual water tray
  

• H – Coffee dregs container
  

• I – Drip tray
  I1 – drip grille

• J – Brush for cleaning

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Before first use, remove any packaging and protective material (including any protective film) from the appliance and accessories. Wash tanks C and D in warm water with a suitable detergent, rinse with clean water and allow to dry.

INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS

1. Location
   Place the coffee machine onto a flat and stable surface, near a socket.
   Keep a minimum distance of 15 cm from any wall at all sides.

2. Filling the tank with water
   Remove water tank C, fill it with water (preferably lukewarm) and put it back (water level must be between MIN and MAX marks). Do not forget to remove the protective cap from the bottom of the tank before use! Do not fill water if the tank is in coffee machine device!

3. Filling milk
   Fill tank D with milk (observe MAX mark). Then connect tank D to the coffee machine using hose D3.

4. Removing operational components
   When you are removing parts which are used frequently when the coffee machine is in operation (e.g. when you are removing the coffee dregs, pouring away drip water, during maintenance, etc.), proceed as indicated in Fig. 1. Proceed in reverse order to put the components back. Drip tray I has a magnet, it is sufficient to put it onto the front section of the coffee machine. Connect the power cable E from the rear part of the coffee machine and then to the socket.

5. Refilling coffee beans
   Remove container lid A9 and fill coffee beans to container A8. Then put on the lid again. Make sure that the tank cover is always locked into place. Proper position of the cover protects, besides other things, the coffee beans from losing their aroma. However, only fill the tank with such a quantity of beans which is necessary approximately for one day.

6. Setting the grind size
   Caution When setting the grind size, make sure that the grinder is in operation (i.e. grinding) – never adjust the grind size while the grinder is idle!
   You can adjust the grind size with the grind size knob A7. Turn the knob to the required grind size. There are 15 grinding levels on choice (1 = the finest grinding, 15 = the most coarse grinding). If you want your coffee to run down faster, e.g. because its taste is too strong for you, set the coarser level of grinding. On the contrary, if you want the coffee to run down more slowly (so as to obtain richer aroma and a stronger taste), set a finer level. However, if you set a fine grind size, your coffee might run down very slowly. The new settings will only become evident when you are making a third cup after the change.

7. Rinsing the coffee maker
   Rinse the coffee machine by pressing button B9 (cleaning function) at the first putting into operation or if the device has not been used for longer than 2 days. We recommend repeating this process several times in sequence. The rinsing process can be interrupted by pressing B9 at any time.
   Note When flushing out the coffee machine, collect the water into the drip tray I or into a suitable cup. Empty the drip tray regularly.
   Automatic rinsing of the coffee maker
   If the coffee machine has not be used 4 hours or longer, it has been switched off using A1 switch (and/or disconnected from electric mains) and then switched on again using the main switch and then button B1 has been pressed, automatic rinsing operation (approx. 60 ml) will be activated, thus helping to maintain the device in good condition. At first, the coffee machine will be heated (B1 button is flashing), then the automatic rinsing operation will be started (hot water flowing from the coffee machine). The automatic rinsing operation can be interrupted by pressing B9 at any time. However, this function does not replace a thorough rinsing by means of the above-mentioned procedure, which is advisable to use time to time, so the water supply system is thoroughly rinsed.

8. Automatic putting to sleep mode
   After approx. 28 minutes of inactivity, the coffee machine will be automatically put to Sleep mode. Press B1 to put it to operation mode again.

OPERATION

First, connect the coffee machine to electric mains and switch A1 to position “I”. An acoustic signal will be issued, all buttons and icons on the control panel will be illuminated for a moment. Now the coffee machine can be switched on and used.

Remark
After approx. 28 minutes of inactivity, the coffee machine will be automatically put to Sleep mode. Illuminated buttons and icons on the control panel will go out. Press B1 to put it to standby mode again.

| B1| The coffee machine is switched on in the stand-by mode / switched off.

After switching on, the coffee machine will be heated up. Heating is indicated by flashing B1 button, and then by flashing B5 – B9 buttons. As soon as the coffee machine has reached its operation temperature, all buttons on the control panel will light continuously.

If the coffee machine has been switched off (main switch A1 in position “ O “) or disconnected from electric mains, automatic rinsing operation will be started (see section Automatic rinsing of the coffee machine ).

 | B2| The first pressing will increase the coffee strength (+ approx. 1-2 g coffee per one dose), B15 will light on.

The second pressing will return (i.e. reduce) the coffee strength to starting level, B15 will go out.

When pressed once: it will make an espresso

Default settings: approx. 40 ml of water.

B4| Making “ lungo ”

When pressed once: it will make a lungo

Default settings: approx. 60 ml of water.

B5| Making “ cappuccino ”

When pressed once: it will make a cappuccino

The initial coffee volume setting is approx. 110 ml.

B6| Making “ latte ”

When pressed once: it will make a latte.

The initial coffee volume setting is approx. 140 ml.

B7| Hot water function

Pressing once – set water volume will flow out

Default settings: approx. 120 ml of wate.r Press again to stop the operation.

B8| Milk foam

Pressing once – set milk foam volume will flow out The initial milk foam volume is approx. 140 ml.

Press again to stop the operation.

B9| Cleaning coffee machine interior system. During the cleaning, approx. 140 ml water will flow through the system. The cleaning process takes approx. 2 minutes.

Press again to stop the operation.

Notes

• every time you press the button, you will hear a signal sound.
• when you press the button B3, B4, B5 or B6 again after the coffee making process has been activated, the operation will be suspended and the container H will be refilled with ground coffee.
• the weight of the ground coffee is influenced also by the programmed fineness/coarseness of grinding.
• During performance of the selected function, relevant button (B3-B9) will be illuminated.

Indicator icons

 | Indicator icons|
---|---|---
Designation| Information| Action
B10| Icon illuminated: No coffee beans in container A8| Add coffee beans to container

A8

B11| Icon illuminated: No water in tank C| Add water to tank C

B12

| Icon illuminated: Brewing unit maintenance required| Carry out brewing unit maintenance (see section IV. MAINTENANCE )

B13

| Icon illuminated: At least one of the following parts has been removed from the coffee machine: brewing unit F , drip tank G or dreg drawer H| Check all parts ( F , G and H ) are in place

B14

| Icon illuminated: Dreg drawer

H is full.

| Empty and clean the dreg drawer (see section

IV. MAINTENANCE )

B15| Icon illuminated: Higher coffee strength setting| Press B2 to switch on/off higher coffee strength

Individual setting

1. Espresso + lungo (coffee volume setting range: 30-100 ml):
   • Switch on the coffee machine and wait until heated up.
   • Press relevant button (B3 or B4).
   • As soon as coffee starts flowing, press and hold the relevant button (B3 or B4). Repeated sound signals will be issued.
   • When the required coffee volume has been dispensed, release the button (B3 or B4).
   • Coffee volume setting will be stored in memory.
2. Cappuccino + latte (coffee volume setting range: 30-100 ml, milk frothing time range: 10- 40 seconds):
   • Switch on the coffee machine and wait until heated up.
   • Fill tank D with milk and connect it with the coffee machine.
   • Press the relevant button (B5 or B6).
   • As soon as coffee starts flowing, press and hold the relevant button (B5 or B6). Repeated sound signals will be issued.
   • When the required coffee volume has been dispensed, release the button (B5 or B6).
   • Wait until the coffee machine starts frothing milk, then press and hold the relevant button (B5 or B6) again. Repeated sound signals will be issued.
   • When the required quantity of milk foam has been dispensed, release the button (B5 or B6).
   • Coffee volume setting will be stored in memory.

Factory setting
Simultaneously press and hold B2 and B3 buttons for approx. 2 seconds. Sound signal will be issued. Light indicators of buttons B2-B9 will go out for a while, light indicator of B1 will flash several times. Then the factory setting of the coffee machine will be restored.

BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. Switch on the coffee machine and wait until heated up or, as the case may be, until automatic rinsing has been completed
2. Then the coffee machine will go to standby mode.
3. If you want to make Cappuccino or Latte, fill tank D with milk and connect it to the coffee machine.
4. Place a cup which is appropriate to the size of the coffee you have selected under the coffee spout A2. Adjust the coffee spout height to the cup size.
5. If maintenance or other setting/action described in the instruction for use is not being performed, press coffee preparation buttons B3, B4, B5 or B6. Use B2 to increase coffee strength, where required.
6. If green light indicator of the relevant button (B3, B4, B5 or B6) and also icon B15 are on, the coffee is being prepared.
7. When the coffee making process is finished, the coffee machine will switch to the stand-by mode.

Cup preheat
For an optimum coffee making process and better taste of your coffee, we recommend that you preheat your cup by filling it with hot water first (e.g. Using the button B7). After the cup has been preheated, pour the water away.

Adjusting the coffee spout A2
You can adjust the coffee spout to different cup sizes as per Fig. 1. When you have a small espresso cup, move the spout downwards. For bigger cups, move the spout upwards. If your glass is too tall, move the spout upwards and remove the drip tray I temporarily.

MAINTENANCE

Unplug the appliance from power supply by taking the fork of the power cord out of the socket (except for operations which require the coffee machine to remain switched on)! Clean the appliance only when it is cooled down! Do not use rough and aggressive detergents (e.g. sharp objects, scrapers, diluting agents or other solvents)! Components C, D, D1, G and H can be washed in dish washer (washing program maximum 50 °C).

IMPORTANT
To prevent formation of mould on coffee residues, regularly check and clean all the components, including the brewing unit and the surrounding areas!
When cleaning the brewing unit and coffee dregs container, the PRODUCT must be ON, otherwise the cycle count sensor will not reset.

• Removable milk frothing unit A3
  When milk frothing has been terminated (Cappuccino and Latte), the frothing unit must be rinsed thoroughly! This can be done by filling milk tank D with clean water and several activations of the milk frothing function (button B8). For thorough cleaning, the frothing unit can be removed from the coffee machine (fig. 1) and rinsed separately in flowing water. After maintenance, allow the frothing unit to dry and return it back using the reverse procedure.

• Coffee grinder A11
  Coffee grinder must be disassembled and cleaned (fig. 2) regularly. First turn control A7 anticlockwise, up to the end (slightly behind grade 15). Then draw out the control upwards. Using swing out metal fixture, turn the interior coffee grinding unit anticlockwise and draw it upwards. Remove ground coffee remainders from the grinder (e.g. using vacuum cleaner). After maintenance, assemble the grinder using the reverse procedure. If the assembling procedure is correct, the parts easily fit into each other, no excessive force is necessary.

• Water tank C
  We recommend that you clean the tank thoroughly and regularly (about once a week). Use regular washing-up liquid and then rinse the tank with clean water. So as to prevent build-up of scale deposits, we recommend that you also rinse the tank under running water once a day.

• Milk tank D
  When milk frothing has been terminated (Cappuccino and Latte), all parts must be cleaned thoroughly! Wash them using standard dishwashing agent, then rise in clean water. Allow to dry.
  Residual water tray G, coffee dregs container H and drip tray I
  Disassemble the individual coffee machine components as per Fig. 1. Wash them with regular washing-up liquid, rinse them under running water and let them dry.
  When signal lamp B14 lights on, coffee dregs must be removed. Wash the container H regularly. In addition to that, regularly empty and wash the residual water tray which absorbs additional moisture and liquid while the coffee dregs are shifting.
  Pour out water from the drip tray on as-required basis. For hygienic reasons, clean the drip tray minimum once a week.

• Brewing unit F
  THE PRODUCT MUST BE ON when cleaning the brewing unit.
  You can remove the brewing unit and place it back as per the procedure shown in Fig. 1 (while re-attaching it, do not press the locking buttons – when mounted properly, the brewing unit will click). Wash the brewing unit under warm running water and allow it to dry thoroughly. Remove coffee remainders in the brewing unit and in the outlet using brush I. Wipe the cover E2 with a wet cloth and let it dry.

• DESCALING
  The coffee machine needs to be descaled at regular intervals to avoid build-up of scale deposits. After 500 coffee preparation cycles, you will be prompted for descaling the coffee machine (light indicators of buttons B7 and B9 are flashing simultaneously). If you use hard water in your household, descaling should be carried our more often (e.g. once a month). Descaling increases the coffee machine service life and reduces the electricity costs. To descale the coffee machine, use regular liquid descaling agents for coffee machines and espresso machines.

Any other detergents could damage the materials in the coffee machine and/or might not work. Do not use vinegar or descaling agents based on formic acid, etc. If the descaling process has been interrupted (e. g. due to power shutdown), repeat the entire process before the next coffee machine operation. While descaling, the use of the coffee machine is blocked. The entire process takes about 10 minutes.

Descaling procedure

1. Remove the water tank and fill it with the descaling agent (in recommended dissolution ratio for approx. 1 l solution) . Follow the instructions given by the manufacturer of the descaling agent.
2. Put a suitable empty container (e.g. bigger cup) below the coffee outlet. The container will have to be emptied several times during the process.
3. Press buttons B7 and B9 simultaneously and hold them for approx. 1 second.
4. Sound signal will be issued and light indicators B2-B9 start flashing alternatively. The flashing will continue during the entire descaling process.
5. The coffee machine will pump descaling agent solution into the interior tube system several times. The entire process takes approximately 11 minutes, required solution volume approx. 700 ml.
6. After completion of the descaling process, a sound signal will be issued and the coffee machine will go to standby mode.
7. Remove water tank C from the coffee machine, empty the rest of the descaling solution and rinse thoroughly.

Rinsing with clean water

1. Leave an external bowl under the outflow, which you will need to empty (based on its size) repeatedly.
2. Fill the water tank C up to the MAX mark and place it back into the coffee machine.
3. Activate the cleaning function by pressing B9 button several times (at least 5 cleaning cycles are recommended). In this way, all residues of the descaling solution will be removed from the internal coffee machine system.
4. Now the coffee machine is ready for use again.

More extensive maintenance or maintenance requiring intervention in the inner parts of the appliance must be c arried out by professional service!
Failure to comply with the instructions of the manufacturer will lead to expiration of the right to repair!
The information regarding warranty and product repairs you can find on the website www.eta.cz/servis-eu

TROUBLESHOOTING

The coffee is not sufficiently hot.

| The cup was not preheated.|

Flush the coffee machine with hot water in three flush cycles.

The brewing unit is too cold.
The coffee is flowing very slowly, or just trickling.| The coffee is too finely ground.|

Set a coarser grinding level.

The first cup is of poor quality.

| The grinder did not supply enough ground coffee to the brewing unit during the first grinding.| Pour the first cup away. The following cups will be of a better quality.

The coffee has no foam (crema).

| The coffee beans are not fresh or the coffee beans are of a low quality.| Change your coffee brand or use fresh coffee.
The grind size set produces a too coarse grind.| Set a finer grind size

Touch buttons are not sensitive.

| Button pressed incorrectly.| Always press the buttons from the front side of the panel, using the whole finger pad.
Fingers might be greasy or dirty.| Wash your fingers.
Milk frothing unit does not produce quality milk foam or liquid milk is flowing from the outlet.| The milk has not been cooled down sufficiently or an unsuitable type of milk has been used| Use fresh whole milk or milk types with ‟Barista“ designation. Also, the milk should be cooled to 5-10 °C.
Dirt in the milk frothing adapter.| Check the milk frothing unit and clean it thoroughly (see section IV. MAINTENANCE ).

ENVIRONMENT

Printed signs of materials used for manufacture, packing, components and accessories, as well as their recycling, are on all the pieces if their dimensions enable it. The symbols on the product or in the accompanying documentation mean that the used electric
or electronic products must not be disposed together with municipal wastes. Please, hand them over to the collection points designed for their correct disposal, where they will be accepted free of charge. By correct disposal of this product you can help to preserve valuable natural resources and help to prevent possible negative impacts to the environment and to human health, which could be the results of incorrect waste disposal. For further details ask the municipal authorities or the nearest collecting point. Penalties can be charged for incorrect disposal of such wastes, according to national regulations. If the appliance is to be put out of operation definitely, we recommend cutting off the feeder cable, to disable its use.

TECHNICAL DATA

• Voltage (V)                                                     shown on the type label of the appliance
• Absorbed power (W)                                     shown on the type label of the appliance
• Max. volume (l)                                                                             1.5
• Weight (kg) approximately                                                            8.5
• Protection class of the appliance                                                   I.
• Size, (cm):                                                                         18.8 x 31.8 x 43.8
• Input in standby mode is                                                < 0.50 W.

The manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specifications and accessories for the respective models.

Warnings and symbols used on the appliance, packaging or in the instructions manual
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY, DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS

TO AVOID DANGER OF SUFFOCATION, KEEP THIS PLASTIC BAG AWAY FROM BABIES AND CHILDREN. DO NOT USE THIS BAG IN CRIBS, BEDS, ARRIAGES OR PLAYPENS. THIS BAG IS NOT A TOY.

It is not allowed to dispose it together with communal waste.

NOTICE

Please read the instructions manual

References

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