BOSCH TAS16B2GB Finesse Pod Coffee Machine User Manual

TAS16Bx
GB/CH
User Manual

TAS16B2GB Finesse Pod Coffee Machine

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Safety

• Read this instruction manual carefully.
• Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
• Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
• Only use this appliance: 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.

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 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.
▶ 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 services.
▶ 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.
▶ 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.
▶ Ventilate the appliance adequately.
▶ Never operate the appliance in a cupboard.
▶ Never leave the appliance unattended while it is switched on.
▶ 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.
▶ Never open the brewing system during operation.
▶ Only use the original Tassimo T DISCs.
▶ Never use a damaged T DISC.
▶ Never use a drink T DISC more than once.
▶ Never touch hot appliance parts.
▶ Allow hot appliance parts to cool down before touching.
▶ Leave drinks to cool down if necessary.
▶ Do not let escaping liquids or steam come into contact with your skin.
▶ To avoid injuries, only use the appliance for its intended purpose.
▶ Be careful of your fingers when inserting or cleaning the T DISC.
▶ 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.
▶ To ensure hygiene, follow the cleaning instructions for the appliance.

Overall view

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
Note:
Individual details and colors may differ, depending on the appliance model.
→ Fig.1

Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

| • Activate the appliance.
• Start standard drinks dispensing.
• Start IntensityBoost drinks dispensing.
• Stop drinks dispensing.
• Prolong drinks dispensing.
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| LED lights up yellow, the appliance is ready for use.
| LED flashes yellow, drinks dispensing is running.
| LED lights up red, fill the water tank.
| LED lights up yellow, and IntensityBoost is activated.
calcoO| LED lights up or flashes red, the appliance needs to be descaled or the descaling program is running.

Performing initial start-up
Follow the pictorial instructions at the start of these instructions.
→  Fig.2  – 14
Note: You can prepare a wide range of hot beverages with the multiple hot drinks machine. When you insert a T DISC, the scanner reads the barcode and controls the flow of hot water automatically.
Preparing a drink
Find out how to prepare a drink of your choice. Follow the pictorial instructions at the start of these instructions.
→ Fig.15  – 27
Note:
Fill the water tank each day with fresh, cold, non-carbonated water.
Tips

• Do not use chemically decalcified water.
• To interrupt the dispensing process, briefly press .
• To prolong dispensing, press and hold until the required quantity is reached.

IntensityBoost
To obtain coffee with a stronger flavor, press the button for 3 seconds. The LED lights up and your appliance automatically adjusts the brewing process.
Dishwasher-safe components
Here you can find an overview of the components you can clean in the dishwasher.
→ Fig.28
Cleaning the appliance
Follow the pictorial instructions at the start of these instructions.
→ Fig.29  – 45
Descale the appliance
If the LED lights up, run the descaling program. Follow the illustrated instructions at the beginning of this manual.
▶ Immediately perform the descaling process in accordance with the instructions.
▶ Do not use a descaling agent with phosphoric acid.
→ Fig. 46  – 60

Troubleshooting

▶ 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.
The appliance is not working.
LEDs do not light up.
The appliance has no power supply.
▶ Check to see whether the appliance is connected to the mains.
The brewing process starts, and the drink is not dispensed.
The water tank was removed during brewing and inserted again or the appliance has not been used for a long time.
▶ Start cleaning with the Service T DISC.
The float is stuck in the water tank.

1. Descale the appliance.
   → “Descale the appliance”, Page 24

2. Reach into the water tank and move the float up and down.

The brewing process does not start, status display lights up red.
The water tank has not been sufficiently filled.

1. Fill the water tank with fresh, and cold water p to the mark
2. Insert the water tank.

The brewing process does not start, status display flashes red.
T DISC has not been correctly inserted.
▶ Check whether the T DISC is inserted. 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.
▶ Remove the used T DISC.
▶ Contact the TASSIMO care line if the problem persists.
The appliance was not connected to the power supply when the T DISC was inserted.
▶ Connect the appliance to the power supply before inserting the T DISC.
The brewing unit cannot be closed.
T DISC piercing unit or T DISC holder is not correctly inserted.

1. Press the T DISC piercing unit into the holder 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.

The brewing unit cannot be opened.
The brewing unit is locked.
▶ Only open the brewing unit when the status display remains lit continuously.
▶ If the brewing unit remains locked, contact the TASSIMO care line.
Water is dripping from the brewing unit.
T DISC is damaged or not correctly inserted.
▶ Use a new T DISC.
T DISC piercing unit is not correctly inserted.
▶ Press the T DISC piercing unit into the holder until it clicks audibly into place.
There is water under the cup stand.
Condensation has formed due to technical reasons or valves are clogged with limescale.
▶ Descale the appliance.
→ “Descale the appliance”, Page 24
No LED is lit.
The appliance is in idle mode.
▶ Press or open or close the brewing system.
All LEDs flashing.
There are problems with the power supply.

1. Pull out the mains plug, wait 5 minutes, and plug it back in.
2. If the problem persists, contact the TASSIMO care line.

LED lights up red even though there is enough water in the water tank.
The float is stuck in the water tank.

1. Descale the appliance.
   → “Descale the appliance”, Page 24

2. Reach into the water tank and move the float up and down.

LED lights up although softened water has been used.
Decalcified water still contains small amounts of lime.
▶ Descale the appliance.
→ “Descale the appliance”, Page 24
LED and calc LED flash, brewing is not possible.
The appliance has a fault.

1. Unplug the mains plug.
2. Contact the TASSIMO care line.

The quality of beverages has deteriorated, e.g. crema or volume.
The beverage outlet is soiled.
▶ Clean the beverage outlet.
▶ Clean the brewing unit with the T DISC.
The build-up of limescale in the appliance.
▶ Descale the appliance.
→ “Descale the appliance”, Page 24
Drink volume has reduced.
Drink dispensing halts.
The water tank has not been sufficiently filled.

1. Fill the water tank with fresh, and cold water up to the mark
2. Keep pressing until the desired fill volume is reached.

Technical specifications

Disposing of old appliance

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
2. Cut through the power cord.
3. 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 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.
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.
Service worldwide
Central Service Contacts
Great Britain
BSH Home Appliances Ltd.
Grand Union House, Old Wolverton Road, Wolverton
Milton Keynes MK12 5PT
To arrange an engineer visit, to order spare parts and accessories or for product advice please visit www.bosch-home.co.uk Or call Tel.: 0344 892 8979
Calls are charged at the basic rate, please check with your telephone service provider for exact charges.
Infoline
TASSIMO careline
For information, questions, or locations of authorized Bosch service centers nearest you, please contact TASSIMO:
Phone: 0800 0328833
www.tassimo.co.uk
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• TASSIMO Webshop | Make drinks that are perfect in every way
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