BOSCH TAS110x Tassimo Style Automatic Coffee Machine User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Bosch
Table of Contents
BOSCH TAS110x Tassimo Style Automatic Coffee Machine
Safety
Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
General information
- You can find general information for this instruction manual here.
- Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently.
- This manual is intended for the user of the appliance.
- Follow the safety instructions and warnings.
- Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
- Check the appliance after unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
Intended use
Please read the information on intended use to ensure that you use the
appliance correctly and safely.
Only use this appliance:
- As specified in this instruction manual.
- 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
Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons. 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. Children must not 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.
Safety information
- Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance.
- 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.
- 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!
- Improper installation is dangerous.
- Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with 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 installation must be properly installed.
- 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 Service.” → Page 36
- Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff
- 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 of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
- 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 in a cupboard.
- Never leave the appliance unattended while it is switched on.
- It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters.
- Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
- If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service.
- Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
- Some parts of the appliance become very hot.
- Never open the brewing system during operation.
- Never use a damaged T DISC.
- Never use a drinks T DISC more than once.
- Never touch hot appliance parts.
- Allow hot appliance parts to cool down before touching them.
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.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
- Improper use of the appliance may endanger the user.
- Use the appliance only for its intended purpose.
WARNING ‒ Danger: Magnetism!
- The appliance contains permanent magnets. These may affect electronic implants, e.g. pacemakers or insulin pumps.
- People with electronic implants must stand at least 10 cm away from the appliance.
- This minimum distance of 10 cm must also be observed for the water tank when removed.
WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health!
- Dirt on the appliance may be dangerous to health.
- Follow the cleaning instructions for the appliance.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance
Appliance
- You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
- Note: Individual details and colours may differ, depending on the appliance model. Fig. 1
- Float
- Calc mark
- Max mark
- Water tank
- T DISC reading window
- T DISC piercing unit
- T DISC holder
- Lock
- Brewing unit
- Control panel
- Storage compartment
- Brief cleaning/descaling instructions
- Service T DISC
- Bowl
- Cup stand
- Drip grate
Controls
You can find an overview of the symbols on your appliance here.
Before using for the first time
Clean the appliance and individual parts.
Performing initial start-up
Follow the pictorial instructions at the start of these instructions. → Fig. 2
– 14
General information
- Please bear this information in mind so that you can get the best out of your appliance.
- Note: The appliance has been programmed at the factory with standard settings for optimum operation.
Accessories
- Only use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Here, you can find an overview of your appliance’s accessories.
- Note: Bosch is the manufacturer of the TASSIMO appliance. Therefore Bosch cannot provide any delivery guarantee for the TASSIMO T DISCs.
Basic operation
You can find out everything you need to know about operating your appliance here.
To prepare a drink
Find out how to prepare a drink of your choice. Follow the pictorial
instructions at the start of these instructions.
Tips
- Fill the water tank each day with fresh, cold, non-carbonated water.
- Do not use chemically decalcified water.
- To interrupt the dispensing process, briefly press . → Fig. 15 – 27
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 -
Find out which components can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
ATTENTION!
Some components are sensitive t heat and may be damaged if they are cleaned in
a dishwasher.
- Follow the operating instructions of the dishwasher.
- Only put dishwasher-safe components in the dishwasher.
- Only use programs that do not heat the water above 60 °C.
Dishwasher-safe components:
- T DISC holder
- T DISC piercing unit
- Drip grate
- Bowl
Components that are not dishwasher-safe:
- Water tank
- Service T DISC
Cleaning the appliance
Follow the pictorial instructions at the start of these instructions. Fig. 28
– 43
Descale the appliance
If lights up, run the descaling program. Follow the pictorial instructions at
the start of these instructions.
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.
- Do not use a descaling agent with phosphoric acid. → Fig. 44 – 58
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!
Incorrect 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 of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
Malfunctions
| Fault | Cause | troubleshooting |
|---|---|---|
| The appliance is not working- | The appliance has no power | ▶ Check to see |
whether the appliance
ing.| supply.| is connected to the mains.
LEDs do not light up.| |
The brewing process starts,| The water tank is wrongly inser-| 1. Insert
the water tank correctly.
drink is not dispensed.| ted.| 2. Push the water tank into the appliance
until it clicks into place.
| The water tank was removed during the brewing stage or there is air in the
system.| ▶ Start the cleaning process with the T DISC.
→ “Performing initial start-up”,
Page 30
| Float is stuck in the water tank.| 1. Remove the water tank.
2. Descale the appliance.
→ “Descale the appliance”,
Page 31
3. Reach into the water tank and move the float up and down.
Brewing process does not| T DISC has not been inser-| ▶ Check whether the
T DISC is inserted-
start.| ted.| ted.
The status display lights up red.| The T DISC bar code is not recognized.|
▶ Clean the T DISC reading window with a soft, damp cloth.
| | ▶ Smooth out the film of the T DISC.
| | ▶ Use a new T DISC.
Fault| Cause| troubleshooting
---|---|---
The brewing process does not start.| | ▶ Contact the TASSIMO careline if
the problem persists.
The status display lights up red.| The brewing unit is not closed properly.|
1. Clean the brewing unit with a soft, damp cloth, particularly in the
area of the lock.
2. Close the brewing unit.
| The appliance not connected to the power supply when the T DISC was inser-
ted.
| ▶ Connect the appliance to the power supply before inserting the T
DISC.
The brewing unit cannot be| T DISC holder or piercing| 1. Press the
piercing unit into the
closed.| unit has not been correctly inserted.| holder using both thumbs until
it clicks audibly into place.
2. Check the position of the T DISC holder.
| T DISC has not been correctly inserted.| 1. Insert the T DISC with the printed side facing downwards.
2. Check whether the tab of the T DISC is in the recess.
| T DISC is damaged.| ▶ Use a new T DISC.
| The brewing unit is soiled.| 1. Clean the brewing unit with a soft,
damp cloth, particularly in the area of the lock.
2. Close the brewing unit.
| Lock does not engage.| ▶ Press the lockdown until it audibly clicks
into place.
The brewing unit cannot be opened.| The brewing unit is locked.| ▶ Only
open the brewing unit when the status display remains lit continuously.
| | 1. Unplug the mains plug.
2. Contact the TASSIMO careline if
the brewing unit remains locked.
Information on display panel
Problem with results
| Fault | Cause | troubleshooting |
|---|---|---|
| Crema has deteriorated. | Beverage outlet is soiled. | ▶ Clean the beverage |
outlet.
→ “Cleaning and servicing”,
Page 31
| | ▶ Clean the brewing unit with the T DISC.
→ “Cleaning and servicing”,
Page 31
| Build-up of limescale in the appliance.| ▶ Descale the appliance.
→ “Descale the appliance”,
Page 31
Drink volume has changed.| Build-up of limescale in the appliance.| ▶ Descale the appliance.
→ “Descale the appliance”,
Page 31
Drink volume has reduced.| Water tank has not been suf-| 1. Fill the water tank wit h fresh , cold
Disposal
Find out here how to dispose of old appliances correctly.
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
This appliance is labeled in accordance with 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
If you have any queries, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance
yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service.
You can solve many problems yourself by consulting the information on
troubleshooting in these instructions or on our website. If this is not the
case, contact our after-sales service. We always find an appropriate solution.
With any warranty claims, we will make sure that your appliance is repaired by
trained after-sales technicians using genuine spare parts, including after the
manufacturer’s warranty has expired. Detailed information on the warranty
period and terms of the warranty in your country is available from our after-
sales service, your retailer or on our website.
If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.)
and the production number (FD) of your appliance.
The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the Customer Service
directory at the end of the manual or on our website.
Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)
You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the
appliance’s rating plate. Make a note of your appliance’s details and the
Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.
Warranty conditions
You can make warranty claims for your appliance under the following
conditions.
The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our
representative in the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these
conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was
purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim
under the terms of this guarantee.
Technical specifications
Facts and figures for your appliance can be found here.
- Voltage 220–240 V ∼
- Frequency 50 Hz
- Power rating 1400 W