Melitta E957-203 Solo and Perfect Milk Fully Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee Machine Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Melitta

Table of Contents

Melitta E957-203 Solo and Perfect Milk Fully Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee
Safety instructions
- General safety
At a glance
- Figure A
- Display
Before using for the first time
- General information
- Information for using for the first time
Starting up the appliance
- Starting up
Preparation
Cleaning and maintenance
Other settings
Transport, Storage and Disposal
References
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Melitta E957-203 Solo and Perfect Milk Fully Automatic Bean to Cup Coffee

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Safety instructions

Please carefully read and comply with the operating instructions.
The appliance is intended for home use only and not for commercial purposes. Any other use is regarded
as improper and may lead to personal injury and material damage. Melitta® accepts no liability for damage which arises due to improper use of the appliance.

The appliance conforms to the following European directives:

2014 / 35 / EU (low voltage),
2014 / 30 / EU (electromagnetic compatibility),
2011 / 65 / EU (RoHS),
2009 / 125 / EC (eco-design / ErP).

The appliance has been built using the latest technology. Residual dangers nevertheless exist.
You must observe the safety instructions to avoid dangers. Melitta® accepts no liability for damage caused by failure to observe the safety instructions.

Warning!

Danger due to electrical current If the appliance or the power cable is damaged, the risk of a fatal electric shock is run. Observe the following safety instructions to avoid dangers due to electrical current:

Do not use a damaged power cable.
A damaged power cable may only be replaced by the manufacturer, its customer service or a similarly qualified person.
Do not open any covers firmly screwed onto the appliance housing.
Only use the appliance when it is in a technically flawless condition.
A defective appliance may only be repaired by an authorized workshop. Do not repair the appliance yourself.
Do not undertake any changes to the appliance, its components or its accessories.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.

Warning!
Risk of burning and scalding
Escaping fluids and steam may be very hot. Parts of the appliance also become very hot. Observe the following safety instructions to avoid scalds and burns:

Prevent skin from coming into contact with escaping fluids and steam.
Do not touch any nozzles on the outlet during operation.

General safety

Observe the following safety instructions to avoid personal injury and material damage:

Do not reach into the interior of the appliance during operation.
The appliance and its power cable must be kept out of the reach of children under 8 years of age.
This appliance may be used by children over 8 years of age and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed in using the appliance safely and understand the resulting risks.
Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance must not be undertaken by children younger than 8 years of age. Children over 8 years of age must be supervised during cleaning and maintenance.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when it is left unsupervised for a long time.

At a glance

Figure A

1| Drip tray with cup plate and coffee grounds container as well as display for full drip tray
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2| Height-adjustable outlet
3| ON/OFF button
4| Coffee quantity regulator
5| Button for coffee dispensing
6| Button for coffee strength
7| Water reservoir
8| Bean container
9| Button for steam dispensing
10| Display
11| Valve for milk froth and hot water dispensing
12| steam pipe
13| Cappuccinatore
14| Right cover (removable, covering the grinding fineness adjustment element, brewing unit and identification label)

Display

| Illuminated| The appliance is ready for operation.
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Flashing| Appliance is heating up or coffee is being dispensed.
| Illuminated| Change the Melitta® Claris® water filter
Flashing| Filter change in process
| Illuminated| Fill the water reservoir.
Flashing| Insert the water reservoir
| Illuminated| Empty drip tray and coffee grounds container
Flashing| Insert the drip tray and coffee grounds container
| Illuminated|

bean: mild
beans: normal
beans: strong

Before using for the first time

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 filter”, page 22).

Information for using for the first time

The appliance must be vented before it is used for the first time. To do so, the appliance may only be switched on without a Melitta® Claris® water filter and with a completely filled water reservoir.

Push the Cappuccinatore 13 onto the steam pipe up to the stop 12.
Place a vessel under the – Never use damaged power cables Cappuccinatore 13. (damaged insulation, bare wires).
Press the button to switch on the appliance. illuminates on the display
Turn the valve switch 11 clockwise until the stop. illuminates on the display. Water will flow into the vessel.
When is illuminated on the display, turn the valve switch 11 counterclockwise until the stop.
The appliance is ready for operation.
After using the appliance for the first time, insert the Melitta® Claris® water filter if required (see page 22).

Starting up the appliance

Starting up

Warning!
Danger of fire 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 specified on the identification label of the appliance. The identification 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 qualified electrician.
Place the appliance on a stable, dry and level surface with sufficient clearance (at least 10 cm) to the sides.
Push the Cappuccinatore 13 onto the steam pipe up to the stop 12.
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 reservoir 7 and pull the water reservoir up and out of the appliance.
Fill the water reservoir with fresh tap water only up to the max. mark.
Insert the water reservoir into the appliance.
Place a vessel under outlet 2.
Press the ON/OFF button to switch the appliance on or off. If necessary, the appliance performs an automatic rinse.

Preparation

Fill the water reservoir with fresh water every day. The water reservoir must always be filled 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, caramelized or otherwise sugar-coated coffee beans.

Setting the dispensed quantity and strength

Turn the coffee quantity regulator 4 to infinitely 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

Dispensing coffee or espresso

One or two cups can be dispensed simultaneously.

Switch on the appliance.
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 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.
Preparing milk froth If possible, use cold milk with a high protein content.

Switch on the appliance.
Submerse the Cappuccinatore hose 13 directly into the milk.
Press the button. flashes 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 flashing. The milk froth is being prepared.
Turn the valve switch 11counterclockwise until the stop. The preparation is finished.
Rinse the Cappuccinatore after each use.

Heating milk

Switch on the appliance.
Submerse the Cappuccinatore hose 13 directly into the milk. Turn the control dial (Image F, 3) to the “Warm milk” position ( is pointing up).
Turn the valve switch 11 clockwise until the stop. is flashing. The milk is being heated.
Turn the valve switch 11 counterclockwise until the stop. 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 24).
It is recommended to rinse the Cappuccinatore on a weekly basis with the milk cleaner system from Melitta®. Use the milk cleaning solution instead of clear water.

Switch on the appliance.
Fill a vessel halfway with clear water.
Hold a vessel under the Cappuccinatore. The hose of the Cappuccinatore must be submersed in the water.
Turn the control dial (Image F, 3) to the “Milk froth” position ( is pointing up).
Turn the valve switch 11 clockwise until the stop. 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 appliance.
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 flashing. Hot water will flow into the vessel.
Turn the valve switch 11 counterclockwise until the stop.

Water hardness and filter

It is important to properly set the water hardness so that the appliance displays the need to be descaled in due time. From the factory, it is set at water hardness 4. After inserting a Melitta® Claris® water filter, it is automatically set at hardness level 1.

Melitta® Claris® water filter
The Melitta® Claris® water filter removes lime and other harmful substances from the water. The water filter should be changed every 2 months, however, at the latest when appears on the display. The water filter is available in specialized shops.

Inserting the water filter

Put the water filter in a glass with tap water for several minutes before inserting it in the appliance.
Switch off the appliance.
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 reservoir 7 up and out of the appliance.
Empty the water reservoir.
Screw the water filter onto the thread at the bottom of the water reservoir.
Fill the water reservoir with fresh tap water up to the max. mark.
Insert the water reservoir into the appliance. illuminates.
Place the coffee grounds container under the Cappuccinatore 13.
Turn the valve switch 11 clockwise until the stop. flashes on the display. Water will flow into the vessel.
When is illuminated on the display, turn the valve switch 11 counterclockwise until the stop.
The appliance 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 filter, the water can be cloudy during the first rinse because excess activated carbon is washed out of the filter. The water will then be clear 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 appliance.
Press the and buttons.
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 .
Water hardness| °dH| °e| °fH
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| 0 – 10| 0 – 13| 0 – 18

| 10 – 15| 13 – 19| 18-27
| 15 – 20| 19 – 25| 27-36
| > 20| > 25| > 36
Press to confirm the selection.

Cleaning and maintenance

Warning!

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 appliance.
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 the stop.
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 counterclockwise until the stop.
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 flashes during the entire process. The cleaning programme should be performed every 2 months or after 200 brewed cups, however, at the latest when
is lit up. Only use Melitta® cleaning tabs.
Switch off the appliance.

Fill the water reservoir with tap water up to the max. mark.
Insert the water reservoir.
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.

Remove and clean the brewing unit (“Cleaning the brewing unit”, page 24).
Put a cleaning tab in the brewing unit (Image C).
Insert the brewing unit (“Cleaning the brewing unit”, page 24).

Cleaning phase 2

Fill the water reservoir with tap water up to the max. mark.
Press the button to continue with the cleaning programme (takes about 5 minutes).

Cleaning phase 3

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 flashing): , 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 finished.

Integrated descaling programme

Warning! The descaling agent can cause skin irritations Comply with the safety instructions and the dosing information specified on the descaling agent packaging. The integrated descaling programme (takes about 30 minutes) removes lime residues inside the appliance. The symbol for descaling flashes during the entire process. The descaling programme should be performed every 3 months, however, at the latest when illuminates (“Setting the water hardness”, page 23). Only use Melitta® ANTI CALC.

Switch off the appliance.
Remove the water filter if necessary (“Water hardness and filter”, page 22).
Press the and buttons simultaneously for ca. 3 seconds. flashes, illuminates.

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 reservoir.
Add the descaling agent to the water reservoir according to the instructions on the packaging.
Insert the water reservoir.
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 flashing. Water will flow 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.
Rinse the water reservoir thoroughly with clear water.
Fill the water reservoir with tap water up to the max. mark.
Insert the water reservoir.
Press the button to continue with the descaling programme. is flashing. Water flows into the coffee grounds container.

Descaling phase 3

When illuminates, proceed as follows:

Turn the valve switch 11 counterclockwise until the stop. Water flows 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 finished.
Insert the water filter if necessary (“Water hardness and filter”, page 22).

Other settings

Energy-saving mode

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

Switch on the appliance.
Press the and buttons simultaneously until flashes.
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
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| 5 minutes (factory setting)
| 15 minutes
| 30 minutes
| Off
Press the button to confirm the setting.

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 appliance.
Press the and buttons simultaneously until flashes.
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
8 hours

Press the button to confirm the setting. Brewing temperature The brewing temperature is factory-set at level 2 (medium ).
Switch on the appliance.
Press the and buttons simultaneously until flashes.
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 button to confirm the setting.

Adjusting the grinding fineness

The grinding fineness was set before the appliance was delivered. We therefore recommend to only adjust the grinding fineness after about 1 000 coffee preparations (about 1 year). The grinding fineness should only be adjusted immediately after starting coffee dispensing and only while the mill is running.

Pull off the cover 13 to the right.
Start dispensing coffee
Put the lever (Image E) in a desired position (left = fine to right = coarse).
Insert the cover and swivel to the left until it clicks in.

Transport, Storage and Disposal

Venting

Warning!
There is a risk of burn injuries and scalding due hot steam and the hot steam pipe.

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 filter if necessary (“Water hardness and filter”, page 22) and keep it cool in a glass filled with tap water.
Switch on the appliance.
Press the and buttons simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds. flashes, and then illuminates.
Pull the water reservoir 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 flashing. Water flows 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 counterclockwise until the stop.
Insert the water reservoir into the appliance.

Transport

Vent the appliance.
Empty and clean the drip tray and coffee grounds container.
Empty the water reservoir and th 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 24.
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 specialized dealer for current disposal procedures

Troubleshooting

Fault| Cause| Measure
Coffee only flows drop-by
drop.| Grinding fineness is too fine.| Adjust the grinding fineness more
coarse.
Clean the brewing unit.
Perform a descaling or cleaning programme if necessary.
Coffee does not flow.| Water tank not filled or incorrectly inserted.| Fill the water tank and make sure it is inserted correctly.
Brewing unit is obstructed.| Clean the brewing unit.
The grinder is not grinding.| The beans are not falling into the grinder.| Tap lightly on the bean container.
Foreign objects in the grinder.| Call the hotline.
Loud grinder noise| Foreign objects in the grinder.| Call the hotline.
Bean symbols are flashing
although the bean container
is full.| Insufficient quantity of ground
beans in the brewing chamber| Press the button or button.
The symbol is illuminated without a reason.| There is air in the lines inside the appliance.| Turn the valve switch 11 clockwise until the stop until water flows out of the appliance.
Clean the brewing unit if necessary.
The cleaning or descaling process was interrupted.| The power supply was interrupted, e.g. due to a power outage.| The appliance performs a rinsing program autonomously. To do so, follow the instructions on the appliance.
Not enough milk froth is formed during the frothing process.| The control dial of the Cappuccinatore is in the wrong position.| Adjust to the proper position.
The Cappuccinatore is dirty.| Take the Cappuccinatore apart and clean it.
The brewing unit can no longer be reinserted after removal.| The brewing unit is not properly locked.| Check whether the handle for locking the brewing unit is correctly engaged.
The actuator is not in the proper position.| 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.
The symbols for cleaning and stand-by flash alternately.| The brewing unit is missing or not properly inserted.| Insert the brewing unit properly.
The brewing chamber is
overfilled.| Switch off the appliance and switch it on again using the ON/OFF button
(repeat if necessary) until standby
mode is displayed.
Continuous flashing of all
buttons| System error| 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.