BOSCH TAS16Bx Finesse Pod Coffee Machine User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

Safety
Overall view
Performing initial start-up
Preparing a drink
IntensityBoost
Dishwasher-safe components
Cleaning the appliance
Descale the appliance
Troubleshooting
Technical specifications
Disposing of old appliance
Warranty conditions
Service world-wide
Infoline
References
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BOSCH TAS16Bx Finesse Pod Coffee Machine User Manual

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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 drinks 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 colours may differ, depending on the appliance model.

Fig. 1
Overall view

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
Bowl
Cup stand
Drip grate
Brief cleaning / descaling instructions
Service T DISC

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, appliance is ready for use.
| LED flashes yellow, drinks dispensing is running.
| LED lights up red, fill water tank.
| LED lights up yellow, IntensityBoost is activated.
| LED lights up or flashes red, appliance needs to be descaled or descaling programme is running.

Performing initial start-up

Follow the pictorial instructions at the start of these instructions.
Fig. 2 – 14
Performing initial start-up

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
Preparing a drink

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 flavour, press 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
Dishwasher-safe components

Cleaning the appliance

Follow the pictorial instructions at the start of these instructions.
Fig. 29 – 45
Cleaning the appliance

Descale the appliance

If the LED lights up, run the descaling programme. Follow the illustrated instructions at the beginning of this manual.

Immediately perform the descaling process in accordance with the instructions.
Do not use 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.

Brewing process starts, drink is not dispensed.

Water tank was removed during brewing and inserted again or appliance has not been used for a long time.

Start cleaning with the Service T DISC.

Float is stuck in the water tank.

Descale the appliance.
- “Descale the appliance”,
Reach into the water tank and move the float up and down.

Brewing process does not start, status display lights up red.

Water tank has not been sufficiently filled.

Fill the water tank with fresh, cold water up to the mark ⁠.
Insert the water tank.

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 recognised.

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 careline if the problem persists.

The appliance not connected to the power supply when the T DISC was inserted.

Connect the appliance to the power supply before inserting the T DISC.

Brewing unit cannot be closed.

T DISC piercing unit or T DISC holder is not correctly inserted.

Press the T DISC piercing unit into the holder until it clicks audibly into place.
Check the position of the T DISC holder.

T DISC has not been correctly inserted.

Insert the T DISC with the printed side facing downwards.
Check whether the tab of the T DISC is in the recess.

Brewing unit cannot be opened.

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 careline.

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”,

No LED is lit.

Appliance is in idle mode.

Press or open or close the brewing system.

All LEDs flashing.

There are problems with the power supply.

Pull out the mains plug, wait 5 minutes and plug it back in.
If the problem persists, contact the TASSIMO careline.

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

Float is stuck in the water tank.

Descale the appliance.
- “Descale the appliance”,
Reach into the water tank and move the float up and down.

calc LED lights up although softened water has been used.

Decalcified water still contains small amounts of lime.

Descale the appliance.
- “Descale the appliance”,

LED and calc LED flash, brewing is not possible.

Appliance has a fault.

Unplug the mains plug.
Contact the TASSIMO careline.

Quality of beverages has deteriorated, e.g. crema or volume.

Beverage outlet is soiled.

Clean the beverage outlet.
Clean the brewing unit with the T DISC.

Build-up of limescale in the appliance.

Descale the appliance.
- “Descale the appliance”,

Drink volume has reduced.

Drink dispensing halts.

Water tank has not been sufficiently filled.

Fill the water tank with fresh, cold water up to the mark ⁠.
Keep pressed until the desired fill volume is reached.

Technical specifications

Voltage: 220–240 V ∼
Frequency: 50 Hz
Power rating: 1400 W

Disposing of old appliance

Unplug the appliance from the mains.
Cut through the power cord.
Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner.

Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

This appliance is labelled 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 world-wide

Central Service Contacts

AT
Österreich, Austria
BSH Hausgeräte Gesellschaft mbH
Werkskundendienst für Hausgeräte
Quellenstrasse 2a
1100 Wien
Online Reparaturannahme, Ersatzteile und Zubehör und viele weitere Infos unter: www.bosch-home.at
Reparaturservice, Ersatzteile & Zubehör, Produktinformationen Tel.: 0810 550
511
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Wir sind an 365 Tagen von 07:00 bis
22:00 Uhr für Sie erreichbar.

CH
Schweiz, Suisse, Svizzera, Switzerland
BSH Hausgeräte AG
Bosch Hausgeräte Service
Fahrweidstrasse 80
8954 Geroldswil
Reparaturservice, Ersatzteile & Zubehör,
Produkteinformationen Tel.: 0848 888
200
mailto: ch-service@bshg.com
mailto: ch-spareparts@bshg.com
www.bosch-home.ch

CY
Cyprus, Κύπρος, Kıbrıs
BSH Ikiakes Syskeves-Service
39, Arh. Makaariou III Str.
2407 Egomi/Nikosia (Lefkosia)
Tel.: 777 78 007
mailto: EGO-CYCustomerService@bshg.com

CZ
Česká republika, Czech Republic
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+420 251 095 511
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Tel: +420 251 095 043
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DE
Deutschland, Germany
BSH Hausgeräte Service GmbH
Zentralwerkstatt für kleine Hausgeräte
Trautskirchener Strasse 6-8
90431 Nürnberg
Online Auftragsstatus, Pickup Service für
Kaffeevollautomaten und viele weitere Infos unter: www.bosch- home.com Reparaturservice, Ersatzteile & Zubehör, Produkt-Informationen: Tel.: 0911 70
440 040
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Mo-So 7.00 bis 22.00 Uhr

DK
Danmark, Denmark
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ES
España, Spain
En caso de avería puede ponerse en contacto con nosotros, su aparato será trasladado a nuestro taller especializado de cafeteras.
BSH Electrodomésticos España S.A.
Servicio Oficial del Fabricante
Parque Empresarial PLAZA, C/ Manfredonia, 6
50197 Zaragoza
Tel.: 976 305 713
mailto: CAU-Bosch@bshg.com
www.bosch-home.es

FI
Suomi, Finland
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FR
France
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Service Après-Vente
26 ave Michelet – CS 90045
93582 SAINT-OUEN cedex
Service interventions à domicile: 01 40
10 11 00
Service Consommateurs:
Inductions

Service Pièces Détachées et Accessoires:
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www.bosch-home.com/fr

GB
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.boschhome.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.

GR
Greece, Ελλάς
BSH Ikiakes Siskeves A.B.E.
Central Branch Service
17 km E.O. Athinon-Lamias & Potamou
20
14564 Kifisia
Tηλέφωνο: 210 4277 500, -701
mailto: nkf-CustomerService@bshg.com
www.bosch-home.gr

IE Republic of Ireland
BSH Home Appliances Ltd.
M50 Business Park, Ballymount Road Upper, Walkinstown
Dublin 12
To arrange an engineer visit, to order spare parts and accessories or for product advice please call Tel.: 01450 2655
www.bosch-home.ie
Calls are charged at the basic rate, please check with your telephone service provider for exact charges

LU
Luxembourg
BSH électroménagers S.A.
13-15, ZI Breedeweues
1259 Senningerberg
Tel.: 26349 811
Reparaturen: lux-repair@bshg.com
Ersatzteile: lux-spare@bshg.com
www.bosch-home.com/lu

NO
Norge, Norway
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Grensesvingen 9
0661 Oslo
Tel.: 22 66 05 54
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www.bosch-home.no

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Polska, Poland
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Sp. z o.o.
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Portugal
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2790-012 Carnaxide
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România, Romania
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ООО «БСХ Бытовые Приборы»
Сервис от производителя
Тел.: 8 (800) 200 29 61
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SE
Sverige, Sweden
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Landsvägen 32
169 29 Solna
Tel.: 0771 197 000
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www.bosch-home.se

SK
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Viac informácií (napr. záručné podmienky, predĺžená záruka a i.) nájdete nawebových stránkach www.bosch-home.com/sk/ alebo nás kontaktujte na +420 251 095
511
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Trnavská cesta 50
821 02 Bratislava
Tel: +421 238 106 115
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Infoline

AT
TASSIMO Infoline
Für Informationen und Fragen oder Adressen autorisierter Bosch Kundendienststellen in Ihrer Nähe kontaktieren Sie bitte
TASSIMO:
TASSIMO Infoline: 0800 810 110
www.tassimo.at

CH
TASSIMO Infoline
Für Informationen und Fragen oder Adressen autorisierter Bosch Kundendienststellen in Ihrer Nähe kontaktieren Sie bitte
TASSIMO:
Vous pouvez poser vos questions, soumettre vos idées, vos recommandations ou demander les coordonnées des CentresServices Agréés Bosch les plus proches de chez vous en contactant TASSIMO :
Per ricevere informazioni, fare domande, suggerimenti o trovare il più vicino centro di assistenza autorizzato, contattare
TASSIMO:
TASSIMO Infoline: 0800-80 80 85
www.tassimo.ch

CZ
Linka péče o zákazníky TASSIMO
V případě potřeby dalších informací, dotazů nebo nejbližší lokalizace autorizovaného servisu značky Bosch prosím kontaktujte:
Tel: 800 401 701
www.tassimo.cz

DE
TASSIMO Infoline
Für Informationen und Fragen oder Adressen autorisierter Bosch Kundendienststellen in Ihrer Nähe kontaktieren Sie bitte
TASSIMO:
TASSIMO Infoline: 0800 22 555 72
www.tassimo.de

DK
TASSIMO support
For information, spørgsmål eller adresse til nærmeste Bosch service center kontakt
Tassimo support: Tlf. 80-883521
www.tassimo.dk

ES
Servicio al Consumidor de TASSIMO
Para más información o para conocer las direcciones de los Centros de Servicio
Autorizados Bosch más cercanos, por favor contacte con TASSIMO:
Teléfono del Servicio al Consumidor de
TASSIMO: 901 888 037
www.tassimo.es

FR
TASSIMO Conseil
Vous pouvez poser vos questions, soumettre vos idées, vos recommandations ou demander les coordonnées des centres de Service AprèsVente agréés Bosch les plus proches de chez vous en contactant
TASSIMO :
N° Cristal : 09 69 39 29 39
www.tassimo.fr

GB
TASSIMO careline
For information, questions or locations of authorised Bosch service centres nearest you, please contact TASSIMO:
Phone: 0800 0328833
www.tassimo.co.uk

GR
TASSIMO Γραμμή Επικοινωνίας

CY
Καταναλωτών
Για ερωτήσεις – πληροφορίες σχετικά με τα προιόντα Tassimo ή για το κοντινότερο εξουσιοδοτημένο σημείο service της Bosch παρακαλούμε επικοινωνήστε:
Γραμμή Καταναλωτών Κύπρου 800 9 73 91
Χωρίς Χρέωση
www.tassimo.gr

IE
TASSIMO careline
For information, questions or locations of authorised Bosch service centres nearest you, please contact TASSIMO:
Careline: 1800 454501
www.Tassimo.ie

NO
TASSIMO-hjelp
For informasjon, spørsmål eller adresse til nærmeste Bosch servicesenter, vennligst kontakt Tassimo forbrukerservice:
Tel nr 800-17073
www.tassimo.no

PL
Infolinia TASSIMO
Jeśli potrzebujesz informacji, masz pytania lub szukasz autoryzowanych serwisów
Bosch znajdujących się w Twojej okolicy, skontaktuj się z TASSIMO pod numerem 801 800 312 lub poprzez formularz na stronie www.tassimo.pl
Infolinia konsumencka: 801 800 312
www.tassimo.pl

RO
Infoline TASSIMO
Pentru orice informatii, intrebari sau localizarea celui mai apropiat centru service Bosch va rugam sa apelati Infoline
TASSIMO:
021 380 85 95
www.tassimo.ro

RU
Информационная служба TASSIMO в России:
Для обращения потребителей, а также по местонахождению близлежайших сервис- центров Bosch, работает телефон горячей линии:
8 800 333 22 55
А также всю информацию о продуктах
TASSIMO можно найти на сайте:
www.tassimo.ru

SK
Linka starostlivosti o zákazníkov produktu
TASSIMO
V prípade potreby dodatočných informácii, otázok alebo najbližšej lokalizácie autorizovaného servisu pre značku Bosch, prosím kontaktujte:
Tel: 0800 500 199
www.tassimo.sk

SV
TASSIMO Support
För information, frågor eller adress till närmsta Bosch service center kontakta
Tassimo Support:
Tel nr 0200-883721
www.tassimo.se

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