AEG CF 300 User manual

CF 300/400
Kaffee-Espresso-Vollautomat
Fully Automatic Espresso-Maker
Macchina per espresso completamente automatica
Machine à café/expresso entièrement automatique
Cafetera exprés completamente automática
Volautomatische koffie- en espressomachine
Gebrauchsanweisung
Operating instructions
Istruzioni per l’uso
Mode d’emploi
Instrucciones para el uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing

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Sehr geehrter Kunde,
neben der detaillierten Beschreibung in der Bedienungs-
anleitung für Ihre CF 400 beachten Sie zum Milchauf-
schäumen bitte insbesondere die nachstehenden
Hinweise:
• Um einen bestmöglichen Milchschaum zu erhalten, ver-
wenden Sie bitte kalte, fettarme H-Milch (1,5%).
• Alle Teile des Milchaufschäumers müssen ohne Zwi-
schenraum fest zusammengesteckt oder geschraubt sein.
Der Knopf zur Schaumregulierung (A) muss über den
Ring hinaus (siehe Zeichnung) ohne Zwischenraum in
das Zwischenstück (B) eingesteckt werden!
• Durch Drehen am Knopf des Milchaufschäumers lässt
sich die Temperatur und die Schaummenge individuell
einstellen.
•Reinigen Sie alle Teile, die mit Milch in Berührung
gekommen sind, insbesondere den in der Zeichnung
gekennzeichneten Ring, unmittelbar nach dem Gebrauch
ganz besonders gründlich. Milchrückstände können das
Aufschäumergebnis erheblich beeinträchtigen.
Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte
an unseren Service:
Serviceline: 0 18 05 – 30 60 80
(Deutsche Telekom 0,12 Euro/Min.)
Fax: 0911 - 323 49 1930
E-Mail: [email protected]
822 949 192 - 0602
Sehr geehrter Kunde,
neben der detaillierten Beschreibung in der Bedienungs-
anleitung für Ihre CF 400 beachten Sie zum Milchauf-
schäumen bitte insbesondere die nachstehenden
Hinweise:
• Um einen bestmöglichen Milchschaum zu erhalten, ver-
wenden Sie bitte kalte, fettarme H-Milch (1,5%).
• Alle Teile des Milchaufschäumers müssen ohne Zwi-
schenraum fest zusammengesteckt oder geschraubt sein.
Der Knopf zur Schaumregulierung (A) muss über den
Ring hinaus (siehe Zeichnung) ohne Zwischenraum in
das Zwischenstück (B) eingesteckt werden!
• Durch Drehen am Knopf des Milchaufschäumers lässt
sich die Temperatur und die Schaummenge individuell
einstellen.
•Reinigen Sie alle Teile, die mit Milch in Berührung
gekommen sind, insbesondere den in der Zeichnung
gekennzeichneten Ring, unmittelbar nach dem Gebrauch
ganz besonders gründlich. Milchrückstände können das
Aufschäumergebnis erheblich beeinträchtigen.
Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte
an unseren Service:
Serviceline: 0 18 05 – 30 60 80
(Deutsche Telekom 0,12 Euro/Min.)
Fax: 0911 - 323 49 1930
E-Mail: [email protected]
822 949 192 - 0602

Dear Customer,
In addition to the detailed description given in the oper-
ating instructions for your CF 400 please take particular
note of the following information concerning frothing
milk.
• To obtain the best possible froth it is best to use cold,
low-fat, long-life milk (1.5%).
• All parts of the frothed milk spout must be firmly fitted
together or screwed together and have no gaps. The
knob for regulating the froth (A) must be inserted
beyond the ring (see illustration) into the intermediate
part (B) leaving no gaps.
• The temperature and quantity of froth can be regulated
individually by turning the knob for regulating the froth
on the frothed milk spout.
• Immediately after use clean all parts that have come
into contact with milk extremely thoroughly, paying par-
ticular attention to the ring indicated in the illustration.
Milk residues can considerably impair frothing results.
Consumer Care in Germany
If you have any queries please contact our
service line:
Service line: 0 18 05 – 30 60 80
(Deutsche Telekom 0,12 Euro/Min.)
Fax: 0911 - 323 49 1930
E-mail: [email protected]
822 949 192 - 0602
Dear Customer,
In addition to the detailed description given in the oper-
ating instructions for your CF 400 please take particular
note of the following information concerning frothing
milk.
• To obtain the best possible froth it is best to use cold,
low-fat, long-life milk (1.5%).
• All parts of the frothed milk spout must be firmly fitted
together or screwed together and have no gaps. The
knob for regulating the froth (A) must be inserted
beyond the ring (see illustration) into the intermediate
part (B) leaving no gaps.
• The temperature and quantity of froth can be regulated
individually by turning the knob for regulating the froth
on the frothed milk spout.
• Immediately after use clean all parts that have come
into contact with milk extremely thoroughly, paying par-
ticular attention to the ring indicated in the illustration.
Milk residues can considerably impair frothing results.
Consumer Care in Germany
If you have any queries please contact our
service line:
Service line: 0 18 05 – 30 60 80
(Deutsche Telekom 0,12 Euro/Min.)
Fax: 0911 - 323 49 1930
E-mail: [email protected]
822 949 192 - 0602

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gFeatures (Figure 1)
AOn/Off button
BFresh water tank, lid
CWater filter (in water tank)
DFiller opening for preground coffee
with lid (coffee funnel)
ECup rack
FBean container with lid (in interior:
grinding texture adjustment)
GSelector dial for steam and hot
water (steam selector)
HSwivelling nozzle for steam and hot-
water (CF 300)
JHeight-adjustable nozzle for frothed
milk spout, steam and hot water
(CF 400; also see Figure 2)
KDrip grille
LDrip catcher
MSpent coffee drawer with spent coffee
container
NHeight-adjustable outlet with spouts
ORating plate (on the underside of the
appliance)
PDrip catcher float
QProgramme selector (with selection
button)
RSelector dial for adjusting amount of
water
SCoffee selector (with selection button)
TDisplay
Programme selector (Figure 1/Q)
1Coffee selection
2Coffee temperature
3Automatic switch off
4Rinse
5Cleaning
6Decalcifying
7Water hardness/water filter
8Language
9Counter/coffees
Frothed milk spout (CF 400)
(Figure 2)
AKnob for regulating the froth
BSuction piece
CMilk discharge outlet
DConnector
EFlexible hose
Coffee selector (Figure 1/S)
1 cup regular
1 cup strong
1 cup X strong
2 cups regular
1 preground
2 preground

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Dear Customer,
Please read these operating instruc-
tions through carefully. Above all,
observe the safety instructions! Please
keep these operating instructions for
later reference, and pass them on to
any subsequent owners of the appli-
ance.
Your AEG coffee machine has func-
tions that guarantee you
•easyoperation,when preparing coffee
plus simple maintenance and care.
Information in the display will guide
you step by step through the proce-
dure.
The excellent, individual taste is
achieved by
• the pre-brewing system: prior to the
actual brewing process, the ground
coffee is moistened to extract its full
aroma,
• the individually adjustable amount of
water per cup that can be varied
between a small espresso and a large
coffee with crema,
• the individually adjustable coffee tem-
perature at which the coffee is brewed,
• the facility to choose between normal
or strong coffee,
• the grinding texture that can be
adjusted to suit the roasting of the
beans,
• and last but not least, through the
guaranteed crema, that small crown of
froth that makes an espresso incompa-
rable for connoisseurs.
Incidentally: the time for which the
water is in contact with the ground
coffee is considerably shorter for
espressos than for conventional filter
coffee. As a result, less bitterness is
released from the coffee; it is this that
makes espresso coffee so much pleas-
anter!
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions
1. Before Using for the First Time
1.1. Setting up the Appliance
1.2. Cable Compartment (Figure 3)
1.3. Programme Selector (Figure 2)
2. Prior to Making Coffee
2.1. Filling the Water Tank (Figure 6)
2.2. Filling the Bean Container
(Figure 7)
2.3. Adjusting the Grinding Texture
(Figure 8)
2.4. Switching on the Appliance
(Figure 9)
2.5. Setting the Language
2.6. Adjusting the Water Hardness
2.7. Inserting the Water Filter
(Figure 5)
2.8. “Rinsing” the Appliance
2.9. Adjusting the Safety Cut-Out
3. Making Coffee
3.1. Adjusting the Amount of Water
(Figure 11)
3.2. Selecting the Type of Coffee
3.2.1.
One Cup of Regular Coffee from
Beans (Figure 12)
3.2.2.
One Cup of Strong Coffee from
Beans
3.2.3.
One Cup of Extra Strong Coffee
from Beans
3.2.4.
Two Cups of Regular Coffee from
Beans
3.2.5.One or Two Cups of Coffee from
Preground Coffee
3.3. Setting Coffee Temperature
4. Frothing Milk (Figures 14-18)
5. Preparing Hot Water
6. Switching off the Appliance
7. Emptying the Water Tank, Drip
Catcher and Spent Coffee
Container (Figures 19-21)
8. Cleaning
8.1. CleaningtheExterior
(Figures 19-25)
8.2. Internal Cleaning

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9. Decalcifying the Appliance
10. What to do if ...
11. Protecting the Environment
12. If a Service is Required
1 Safety Instructions
• The appliance may only be connected
to the mains if the voltage, type of
current, and frequency match the
information on the rating plate (see
underside of the appliance)!
• Never allow children to operate the
appliance unsupervised.
• Never allow the mains lead to come
into contact with hot parts of the
appliance.
• Never pull the plug from the socket by
means of the mains lead!
• Do not use the appliance if:
– the mains lead is damaged or
– the housing shows visible signs of
damage.
• The coffee outlet, swivelling nozzle,
and cup rack will become hot during
use due to the nature of their func-
tions. Keep children away!
• Only fill the water tank with cold
water; do not use hot water, milk or
other liquids.
• Do not place frozen or caramelised
coffee beans in the bean container,
only use roasted coffee beans! Remove
any foreign bodies from the coffee
beans. Otherwise the guarantee will be
void.
• Only put preground coffee in the cof-
fee funnel.
• Observe the cleaning and descaling
instructions.
• Prior to maintaining or cleaning,
switch off the appliance and unplug it
from the mains!
• Never immerse the appliance in water.
• Do not allow any liquid to enter the
housing via the ventilation holes on
the cup rack.
• Do not clean the parts of the appliance
in a dishwasher.
• Do not leave the appliance switched on
longer than necessary.
• Do not expose the appliance to the
weather.
Do not open or repair the appliance.
Repairs that are not carried out cor-
rectly may result in significant risk to
the user.
Repairs to electrical appliances may
only be carried out by qualified spe-
cialists.
Should repair become necessary,
including the replacement of the mains
lead, please contact
• the dealer from whom you purchased
the appliance, or
• an AEG Service Force Centre.
In no circumstance should the appli-
ance be sent by post - there is a risk of
transport damage that cannot be cov-
ered under the guarantee!
If the appliance is used for a purpose
other than that intended, or is incor-
rectly operated, no liability for any
resulting damage or claims under the
guarantee can be accepted - this is also
the case if the cleaning and decalcify-
ing programmes are not performed
directly according to the information
in the display and in accordance with
the information given in these operat-
ing instructions.
; This appliance complies with the fol-
lowing EU Directives:
• 73/23/EEC of 19.02.1973 “Low voltage
directive”, including Amending Direc-
tive 93/68/EEC
• 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 “EMC
Directive”, including Amending Direc-
tive 92/31/EEC

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1. Before Using for the First Time
1.1. Setting up the Appliance
Choose a suitable, level, stable,
unheated, dry surface. Check that
there is adequate air circulation.
Important: If the appliance is placed in
a warm room after being brought in
from the cold, wait approx. 2 hours
before switching it on!
1.2. Cable Compartment
(Figure 3)
Your appliance has a cable compart-
ment at the rear. If the mains lead is
too long, you can push the cable that is
not needed into the cable compart-
ment.
1.3. Programme Selector
(Figure 1/Q)
Positions 1-9 on the programme selec-
tor may be used to carry out or check
the various different functions.
Position 1: Coffee selection
Adjust the programme selector to this
position when you wish to prepare cof-
fee.
Position 2: Coffee temperature
You can use this position to set the
coffee temperature between REGULAR
and HIGH.
Position 3: Automatic switch off
Use this position to set when you want
the appliance to switch off automati-
cally. The appliance has 6 time steps.
Position 4: Rinse
If you require an additional rinse, it
can be carried out on Position 4 (see
Section 2.8).
Position 5: Cleaning
If “CLEAN UNIT” appears in the display,
the appliance must be cleaned using
a cleaning tablet. The cleaning pro-
gramme runs automatically. Follow
the instructions in the display (see
Section 8.2).
Position 6: Decalcifying
If “UNIT DECALC.” appears in the dis-
play, the appliance must be decalcified
using a decalcifying agent. The decalci-
fying programme runs automatically.
Follow the instructions in the display
(see Section 9).
Position 7: Water hardness/water
filter
The hardness of the water used can be
set in this position (see Section 2.6).
Position 8: Language
In this position you can set the lan-
guage in which you wish the informa-
tion to appear in the display. You can
select the following languages: Ger-
man, English, French, Italian, Spanish
or Dutch.
Position 9: Counter/coffees
Various functions can be requested in
this position.
Repeatedly pressing the selection
button on the programme selector
displays information about frequency
of use and the extent of calcification
in the following order:
– Number of coffees
– Number of times decalcified
– Number of times cleaned
– Number of hot water preparations
– Number of steam preparations
– Number of filter changes
– Degree of calcification:
0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%
2. Prior to Making Coffee
2.1. Filling the Water Tank
(Figure 5)
If “FILL WATER TANK” appears in the
display, the water tank must be topped
up.
0Open the lid (Figure 1/B) and remove
the water tank by the handle. Please
only use cold, clear water, and do not
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0Refit the water tank in the appliance
and press it down until it engages so
the valve on the base is opened.
For aromatic coffee, you should:
• change the water in the tank daily,
• not use mineral or distilled water and
• clean the water tank at least once a
week in normal washing up water (not
in a dishwasher). Then rinse with clean
water.
2.2. Filling the Bean Container
(Figure 6)
You can use both espresso and filter
coffee beans!
0Open the lid of the bean container
(Figure 1/F) and fill the container with
roasted coffee beans (do not use fro-
zen or caramelised beans). Ensure that
no foreign bodies enter the bean con-
tainer.
0Close the lid.
3 When using for the first time:
The first brewing procedure will be
interrupted by the display “FILL
BEANS”. The appliance is not ready
until after the second cup of coffee, as
the coffee channel must first be filled
with ground coffee. For this reason you
should trigger two brewing procedures
(see Section 3, Making Coffee).
2.3. Adjusting the Grinding
Texture (Figure 7)
To release the full aroma from the
beans, you can adjust the grinding tex-
ture to suit the roasting of the beans.
The grinding texture adjustment is on
the rear right of the appliance.
Important: The grinding texture is only
to be adjusted when the grinder is in
operation.
Starting from the factory medium
setting, turn the adjustment knob
clockwise for darker beans (coarser
grinding texture), anticlockwise for
lighter beans (finer grinding tex-
ture).
2.4. Switching On the Appliance
(Figure 8)
0Switch the appliance on using the
On/Off button (Figure 1/A).
When using for the first time:
“HOT WATER CYCLE NECESSARY”
appears in the display to indicate that
the system needs to be filled.
0Place an empty cup under the nozzle
(Figure 1 H/J).
0Turn the steam selector (Figure 1/G)
anticlockwise until it reaches the
“Hot water” position. “SYSTEM
FILLING” appears in the display. After
a few seconds this procedure stops
and “SET STEAM/WATER DIAL TO ZERO”
appears in the display. Then “HEATING
UP” flashes in the display.
0Place an empty cup under the coffee
outlet (Figure 1/N). When the appli-
ance has reached the coffee tempera-
ture, the “RINSE MACHINE, PRESS
BUTTON” display appears.
0Press the coffee selector button to
start brewing.
Brewing stops automatically. The type
of coffee that was selected last appears
in the display, e.g., “1 CUP REGULAR,
PRESS BUTTON”. The appliance is
ready to prepare another coffee (see
Section 3).
2.5. Setting the Language
0Turn the programme selector (Fig. 1/Q)
to Position 8. “SPRACHE DEUTSCH“
(language german) appears in the dis-
play.
0Press the selection button on the pro-
gramme selector (Figure 1/Q) until the
required language appears in the dis-
play.
0Return the programme selector to
Position 1 to store the required lan-
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2.6. Adjusting the Water
Hardness
Your appliance can be adjusted to the
hardness of the water used. The water
hardness must be adjusted correctly so
that the automatic calcification indi-
cator can function correctly (see also
Section 9).
Note: The water hardness setting need
only be adjusted prior to using the
appliance for the first time, or if the
quality of the water used changes.
Use the Aquadur® test strips supplied
to determine the hardness of the local
water and follow the instructions given
on the test strip packaging. Or ask your
water board about the hardness of
your water!
The appliance has 4hardness settings.
The factory setting is the middle set-
ting, 3 (corresponding to 16°-23°
degrees German hardness).
You can change this setting as follows:
0Set the programme selector (Figure 1/Q)
to Position 7. “HARDNESS LEVEL 3”
appears in the display.
0Keep pressing the selection button on
the programme selector until the
required water hardness (1-4) or else
“OFF” or “FILTER” appears in the display.
If the water hardness is 2, “HARDNESS
LEVEL 2” appears in the display.
0Return the programme selector to
Position 1 to store the displayed value.
The appliance is now ready for brewing
coffee.
If “LEVEL-” appears in the display, the
water hardness has not been set. The
decalcification warning will never
appear. This setting may only be used if
you have an independent water sof-
tening system.
If you are using a water filter, select
the “FILTER” setting. The appliance will
then automatically detect when the
filter needs to be changed.
Please also refer to Section 2.7 below,
Inserting the Water Filter.
2.7. Inserting the Water Filter
The appliance is fitted with a water fil-
ter. This water filter helps to remove
the majority of such elements as chlo-
rine from tap water that might other-
wise spoil the flavour. In addition, the
lime content in the water is greatly
reduced when the water filter is used.
This allows the full flavour of your cof-
fee to develop.
If a water filter is used in the appli-
ance, we recommend decalcifying the
appliance once or twice a year.
Inserting and Changing the Water
Filter (Figure 4)
0Remove the water filter that comes
with the appliance from its plastic
packaging and rinse it thoroughly
under running water.
0Raise the lid at the top of the water
tank (Figure 1/B).
0Insert the water filter into the holder
at the bottom of the water tank and
turn it clockwise (Figure 4). Ensure that
the filter is fully and correctly in place!
The filter must be fully screwed in or
else its effectiveness will be reduced.
0Fill the water tank with tap water and
insert (Figure 5).
0Rinse the filter cartridge with at least
half a tank of water. To do this, pro-
ceed as described in Section 5, Prepar-
ing Hot Water.
The water might become slightly dis-
coloured (not damaging to health).
The tap water is filtered as soon as it is
drawn in by the pump.
3 The device has automatic filter moni-
toring. When “REPLACE FILTER” appears
in the display, the filter in the water
tank must be replaced.
After the new filter has been fitted, set
the programme selector to Position 7,
Water hardness.
0Press the programme selector selec-
tion button for approximately
2 seconds. The “REPLACE FILTER”
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If no new filter is fitted, the correct
water hardness must be set (see Sec-
tion 2.6). Otherwise the appliance will
become calcified. This endangers your
rights to make a claim under the guar-
antee and the appliance could be dam-
aged!
Please note that the filter cartridge
must be replaced either after brewing
approx. 500 cups of coffee or after
6 weeks (whichever is the sooner).
The cartridge cannot be cleaned and
must be replaced with a new one.
Important: Regardless of how often
the appliance has been used the water
filter must be changed without fail
after 2 months at the latest in order
to avoid a build-up of bacteria in the
filter.
You can purchase a new water filter
either from a specialist retailer
(E No. 900 084 951/4) or from your
nearest AEG Service Force Centre
(ET No. 900 084 951/4).
2.8. “Rinsing” the Appliance
Rinsing removes any remaining water
from the system so that the next cof-
fee is made with fresh water.
0Place an empty cup under the spouts
(Figure 1/N).
0Turn the programme selector
(Figure 1/Q) to Position 4. “RINSE,
PRESS P BUTTON” appears in the
display.
Brewing stops automatically. “SET P
DIAL TO POS. 1” then appears in the
display.
0Turn the programme selector to Posi-
tion 1. The type of coffee that was
selected last appears again in the dis-
play. The appliance is now ready for
brewing coffee.
2.9. Adjusting the Safety Cut-
Out
If the appliance is not used for an
extended period of time, it switches
itself off for safety reasons and to save
energy.
You can choose between 5 time set-
tings (automatic cut-out after 1 to
5 hours) or deactivate the safety cut-
out. The middle setting, 2 (switch off
after 2 hours), is set in the factory.
You can change this setting as follows:
0Set the programme selector (Figure 1/Q)
to Position 3. “AUTO SHUT-OFF AFTER
2 HOURS” appears in the display.
0Keep pressing the selection button on
the programme selector until the time
after which you require the appliance
to switch off appears in the display.
0Return the programme selector to
Position 1 to store the displayed value.
If “-HOURS” appears in the display, the
safety cut-out is not active. In this case
the appliance will
stay on until it is
switched off using the On/Off button
(Figure 1/A).
3. Making Coffee
Although you are brewing espresso
coffee with your coffee machine, the
term coffee is used in the following for
clarity.
Note: The following process takes
place fully automatically once the
coffee selector button (Figure 1/S) has
been pressed: grinding, portioning,
pressing, pre-brewing, brewing, and
ejecting of the used ground coffee.
You can stop this process at any time
by pressing the coffee selector button
again.
Store your cups face downwards on
the cup rack (Figure 1/E). Steam
escapes through the openings in the
cup rack and warms the cups!
The outlet (Figure 1/N) can be
adjusted in height and can thus be
adjusted to suit different cup sizes. To
adjust the height, use the thumb and
index finger to grip the ribbing on the
side of the outlet and move it up or
down (Figure 9).
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3.1. Adjusting the Amount of
Water (Figure 10)
The amount of water per cup can be
adjusted using the selector dial
(Figure 1/R).
Depending on your taste, select a
“small” espresso (turn selector dial
anticlockwise) or a “large” coffee with
crema (turn selector dial clockwise).
Note: You can also change the amount
of water during brewing. As the coffee
is brewing, turn the selector dial slowly
anticlockwise from the maximum set-
ting, until coffee ceases to run out at
the required quantity. If two cups of
coffee are drawn, the amount of water
is more or less doubled.
Note: As the appliance is heating up,
“HEATING UP” appears in the display
(Figure 1/T).
3.2. Selecting the Type of Coffee
0Turn the programme selector to Posi-
tion 1. The type of coffee that was
selected last appears in the display.
0Place an empty cup centrally under the
spouts.
3.2.1.
One Cup of Regular Coffee
from Beans (Figure 11)
0Turn the coffee selector (Figure 1/S)
until “1 CUP REGULAR” appears in the
display, then press the coffee selection
button.
3.2.2.
One Cup of Strong Coffee
from Beans
0Turn the coffee selector (Figure 1/S)
until “1 CUP STRONG” appears in the
display, then press the coffee selection
button.
3.2.3.
One Cup of Extra Strong
Coffee from Beans
0Turn the coffee selector (Figure 1/S)
until “1 CUP X STRONG” appears in the
display, then press the coffee selection
button.
3.2.4.
Two Cups of Regular Coffee
from Beans
0Place a cup under each of the spouts.
Note: The correct position for the cups
is given by the two holes in the drip
grille (Figure 1/K) as these are directly
below the spouts.
0Turn the coffee selector (Figure 1/S)
until “2 CUPS REGULAR” appears in the
display, then press the coffee selection
button.
3.2.5. One or Two Cups of Coffee
from
Preground Coffee (Figure 12)
You can use this function, for example,
to brew decaffeinated coffee.
0Place one or two cups under the
spouts.
0Open the lid (Figure 1/D) and place the
required amount of ground coffee for
one or two cups in the coffee funnel
(Figure 12).
Close the lid.
0Turn the coffee selector (Figure 1/S)
until “1 PREGROUND” or “2 PRE-
GROUND” appears in the display, then
press the coffee selection button.
Note: Add a maximum of 2 portions of
ground coffee. The coffee funnel is not
a container. Do not add anything other
than ground coffee! Do not insert
instant (soluble) coffee powder.
3.3. Setting Coffee Temperature
0Turn the programme selector to Posi-
tion 2. “TEMPERATURE REGULAR”
appears in the display.
0Press the selection button on the pro-
gramme selector. “TEMPERATURE
HIGH” appears in the display.
0Turn the programme selector to Posi-
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4. Frothing Milk
(Figures 13 to 18)
Hot steam can be used both for froth-
ing milk for cappuccino and for heat-
ing liquids.
3 For one cup of cappuccino, fill a large
cup up to ½ to 2/3 full with espresso
and then add the frothed milk.
Always use cool, fresh (low fat) milk to
achieve the best frothing results.
4.1. Frothing Milk
The type of coffee that was selected
last appears in the display.
CF 300:
0Slide the movable tube on the swivel-
ling nozzle all the way down (Figure
13/A).
0Turn the steam selector clockwise to
the “Steam” position (Figure 17/A).
The appliance heats up. “HEATING UP”
appears in the display. After a short
while the “STEAM READY” display
appears.
0Place a cup, half-filled at the most,
beneath the frothing nozzle (Figure
26).
0Immerse the swivelling nozzle about
half way down inside the container
with the milk to be frothed so that air
can be drawn in unhindered. The swiv-
elling nozzle should not touch the base
of the container to avoid obstructing
the steam outlet.
0Press the coffee selection button.
“STEAM” appears in the display.
0You can stop the outlet of steam
– by turning the steam selector anti-
clockwise back to the O position, or
– by pressing the coffee selection but-
ton. “SET STEAM/WATER DIAL TO
ZERO” appears in the display.
0Activate the outlet of steam briefly
after frothing milk to “blow clear” the
swivelling nozzle. Then clean any milk
residues from the swivelling nozzle
using a damp cloth. Move the movable
metal tube up and down during this
process.
CF 400:
Attach the frothed milk spout to the
steam nozzle (Figure 14):
0Insert the knob for regulating the froth
(Figure 2/A) into the suction piece (Fig-
ure 2/B) and press firmly into place.
0Insert the suction piece into the con-
nector (Figure 2/D), and connect the
milk discharge outlet (Figure 2/C) to
the connector.
0Firmly push the complete frothed milk
spout onto the steam nozzle until the
red seal on the steam nozzle is no
longer visible. As you do so, carefully
push against the grip for adjusting the
height of the steam nozzle.
0Pour cold milk into the container sup-
plied. If you are frothing milk from the
container supplied you do not need the
flexible hose. The milk container is
attached directly to the frothed milk
spout (Figure 15).
3 You can also suck up the milk directly
from the carton using the flexible hose
(Figure 2/E). However, the milk carton
must not exceed the height of the milk
frothing nozzle. The flexible hose must
be inserted down into the milk carton.
0Attach the flexible hose to the frothing
nozzle and insert the other end of the
flexible hose into the cold milk (Figure
18).
0Place an empty cup underneath the
frothing nozzle (Figure 26).
0Turn the steam selector clockwise to
the “Steam” position (Figure 17/A).
The appliance heats up. “HEATING UP”
appears in the display. After a short
while the display “STEAM READY”
appears.
0Press the coffee selection button.
“STEAM” appears in the display.
Important: Using the knob for regulat-
ing the froth (Figure 2/A) you can set
the amount of froth (more or less
added air) and the temperature of the
milk to your taste (Figure 16/A, B, C).
To do this turn the knob slowly to the
right or to the left until you achieve
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Figure 16/A: maximum froth/
warm milk
Figure 16/B: valve closed/no froth
Figure 16/C: less froth/hot milk
0You can stop the outlet of steam
– by turning the steam selector anti-
clockwise to return it to the O posi-
tion or
– by pressing the coffee selection but-
ton. “SET STEAM/WATER DIAL TO
ZERO” appears in the display.
The type of coffee that was selected
last appears in the display.
After frothing please clean the frothed
milk spout particularly thoroughly (for
information refer to Section 8, Clean-
ing).
4.2. Heating Liquids
The appliance is ready when the last
previously selected coffee appears in
the display.
CF 300:
0Slide the movable tube on the swivel-
ling nozzle upwards (Figure 13/B).
0Turn the steam selector to the
“Steam” position (Figure 17/A). The
appliance heats up. “HEATING UP”
appears in the display. After a short
while “STEAM READY” appears in the
display.
0Immerse the swivelling nozzle about
half way down inside the container
with the liquid to be heated so that the
air can be drawn in unhindered.
0Press the coffee selection button.
“STEAM” appears in the display.
0You can stop the outlet of steam
– by turning the steam selector anti-
clockwise to return it to the O posi-
tion, or
– by pressing the coffee selection but-
ton. “SET STEAM/WATER DIAL TO
ZERO” appears in the display.
The type of coffee that was selected
last appears in the display.
Activate the outlet of steam briefly to
“blow clear” the swivelling nozzle. Then
clean the swivelling nozzle with a
damp cloth. Move the movable metal
tube up and down during this process.
CF 400:
0Attach the frothed milk spout to
the steam nozzle as described in Sec-
tion 4.1, “Frothing Milk” (Figure 14).
Important: Whenever liquids are
heated the suction piece (Figure 2/B)
must always be fitted and the knob for
regulating the froth must always be
closed (Figure 16/B)! Otherwise hot
water could spray out of the side of
the connector (Figure 2/D). Risk of
burning!
0Turn the steam selector to the
“Steam” position. The appliance
heats up. “HEATING UP” appears in the
display. After a short while “STEAM
READY” appears in the display.
0Immerse the nozzle about half way
down inside the container with the liq-
uid to be heated so that the air can be
drawn in unhindered.
0Press the coffee selection button.
“STEAM” appears in the display.
0You can stop the outlet of steam
– by turning the steam selector anti-
clockwise to return it to the 0 posi-
tion, or
– by pressing the coffee selection but-
ton. “SET STEAM/WATER DIAL TO
ZERO” appears in the display.
The coffee that was selected last
appears again in the display.
Please clean the frothed milk spout
particularly thoroughly after heating
(for information refer to Section 8,
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5. Preparing Hot Water
You can use the hot water function for
pre-warming cups and for preparing
instant beverages or tea. Important:
Risk of burning!
The appliance is ready when the last
previously selected coffee appears in
the display.
0CF 300: Hold a container under the
swivelling nozzle (Figure 1/H).
0CF 400: Attach the frothed milk spout
to the steam nozzle as described in
Section 4.1, “Frothing Milk” (Figure 14).
Important: Whenever hot water is
drawn the suction piece (Figure2/B)
must always be fitted and the knob for
regulating the froth must always be
closed (Figure 16/B)! Otherwise hot
water could spray out of the side of
the connector (Figure 2/D). Risk of
burning!
0Turn the steam selector (Figure 1/G)
anticlockwise until it reaches the
“Hot water” position (Figure 17/B).
0You can stop the flow of hot water by
turning the steam selector clockwise
back to the O position. The type of cof-
fee that was selected last appears in
the display.
6. Switching off the Appliance
0Press the On/Off switch (Figure 1/A)
and switch the appliance off. The dis-
play (Figure 1/T) goes out.
7. Emptying the Water Tank,
Drip Catcher and Spent Coffee
Container (Figures 19-21)
Note: You should perform the fol-
lowing tasks daily!
0Remove the water tank (Figure 5) and
pour away the remaining water. Use
fresh water each day.
At the end of the day, however at the
latest when the red float (Figure 1/P) at
the rear of the drip grille becomes visi-
ble, you should empty the drip catcher
and the spent coffee container. Leave
the appliance switched on when per-
forming these tasks.
0Lift the drip catcher slightly and
remove it carefully from the appliance
to the front (Figure 19).
0Remove the spent coffee container and
empty it (Figure 20).
0Press on the markings on the left or
right side of the drip grille and remove
the drip grille (Figure 21). Pour away
the water left in the drip catcher.
0Then clean the drip catcher, drip grille,
as well as the spent coffee drawer and
spent coffee container.
8. Cleaning
8.1. Exterior Cleaning
(Figures 19 – 25)
Water tank: Clean at least once a
week in normal washing up water, not
in a dishwasher. Then rinse with clear
water.
Drip grille, drip catcher, and spent
coffee drawer: Clean after use in nor-
mal washing up water, not in a dish-
washer (Figures 19-25).
Spent coffee container: May be
washed in a dishwasher after use!
Swivelling nozzle (CF 300):
Wipe with a damp cloth after use.
Unscrew with a coin if blocked
(Figure 22). Remove the lower part of
the nozzle and clear the frothing duct
with a needle (Figure 23). On reassem-
bling, ensure that the nozzle is cor-
rectly seated.
Frothed milk spout (CF 400):
Important: Immediately after use
clean all parts that have come into
contact with milk in normal washing
up water.
Check that you wash thoroughly not
only the individual parts of the
frothed milk spout (Figure 25/B,
C, D), but particularly the knob for
regulating the froth (Figure 25/A).
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residues can form in the crevice on the
knob (Figure 25/A “arrow”). As these
residues can have an adverse effect
on the frothing results we suggest
that the part indicated with an
“arrow” in the figure should be
cleaned particularly thoroughly.
Finally, rinse the parts with clear water
and dry them.
Do not clean these parts in a dish-
washer as this will damage the seals.
Outlet and spouts: Clean with a damp
cloth as required.
Filler opening for ground coffee:
Clean with a damp cloth as required.
Then wipe dry.
Housing: Clean with a damp cloth as
required, also the inner parts of the
housing that only become accessible
when the drip catcher is removed
(Figure 24).
Bean container: Clean with a dry
cloth from time to time.
8.2. Internal Cleaning
Important: Only use original AEG
cleaning tablets! They are available
from an AEG Service Force Centre
(ET No. 663 910 480) or from a special-
ist retailer (E No. 950 078 803).
Your appliance has a cleaning pro-
gramme for cleaning interior parts
(duration approx. 15 min.). There is no
need to remove the brewing unit for
cleaning this appliance.
If “CLEAN UNIT” appears in the display
(Figure 1/T), you should run the clean-
ing programme as described below. The
appliance may also be cleaned sooner.
You can, however, also continue to use
your appliance and run the cleaning
programme later. However, in this way
you will endanger your rights to
make a claim under the guarantee,
as the unit (and thus also customer
service) will detect overdue cleaning!
Clean the appliance as follows:
0Position the programme selector at Po-
sition 5 (Cleaning). “CLEANING, PRESS
P BUTTON” appears in the display.
0Fill the water tank to the maximum
mark.
0Press the selection button on the pro-
gramme selector. “EMPTY TRAY, PRESS
P BUTTON” appears in the display. Emp-
ty the drip catcher and place a large
container under the coffee outlet.
0Now press the selection button on the
programme selector. The cleaning
programme starts.
After a short while “DROP TABLET IN
COFFEE FUNNEL, PRESS P BUTTON”
appears in the display.
0Now insert an original AEG cleaning
tablet in the coffee funnel (Figure 1/D).
0Press the selection button on the pro-
gramme selector. “TABLET CLEANING
IN PROGRESS” appears in the display.
Water is now pumped through the sys-
tem at short intervals to release, with
the aid of the cleaning tablet, residues
of coffee inside the machine.
0If the “EMPTY TRAY” display appears
during this procedure, empty the drip
catcher and spent coffee container and
refit them. “CLEANING, PRESS P BUT-
TON” then appears in the display.
0Press the selection button on the pro-
gramme selector. The cleaning pro-
gramme is then continued. “TABLET
CLEANING IN PROGRESS” appears
again in the display.
When “SET P DIAL TO POS. 1” appears
in the display the cleaning programme
has ended.
Turn the programme selector to Posi-
tion 1. The type of coffee that was
selected last appears in the display.
If you want to check whether or how
often the appliance has been cleaned
to date:
0Turn the programme selector (Figure
1/Q) to Position 9.
0Keep pressing the selection button on
the programme selector until “COUN-
TER/T CLEANING …” appears in the dis-
play. The figure that follows it indicates
how often the cleaning programme has
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9. Decalcifying the Appliance
Your appliance has a decalcifying pro-
gramme for decalcifying the appliance
(duration approx. 40 min.). If “UNIT
DECALC.” appears in the display, you
should run the decalcifying programme
as described below.
Alternatively, you can, however, con-
tinue to use your appliance and run
the decalcifying programme later.
However, you will endanger your
rights to make a claim under the
guarantee, as the appliance (and thus
also customer service) will detect over-
due cleaning!
You can also run the decalcifying pro-
gramme sooner, before the “DECALC.”
display appears.
Important: Only use liquid (not pow-
dered!), environmentally friendly des-
caler and exactly according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Do not
use a formic acid based descaler.
0Turn the programme selector (Figure
1/Q) to Position 6 (decalcifying).
The “DECALC., PRESS P BUTTON” dis-
play appears.
0Press the selection button on the pro-
gramme selector to start decalcifying.
“EMPTY TRAY, PRESS P BUTTON”
appears in the display. Then the display
“FILL TANK WITH WATER/DURGOL MIX”
is illuminated.
0Fill the water tank as far as the mark
(approx. 50 ml) with descaling solution.
0Press the selection button on the pro-
gramme selector again. “PLACE LARGE
CUP UNDER FROTHER, PRESS P BUT-
TON” appears in the display
0Place an empty container under the
nozzle and empty it as required. The
liquid that runs out of the nozzle
should not be allowed to run into the
drip catcher as it will overflow.
0Press the selection button on the pro-
gramme selector to start decalcifying.
“DECALCIFYING IN PROGRESS” appears
in the display.
Descaler is now pumped through the
system at short intervals. The first half
of the descaling solution is pumped
over the steam tube, and the second
half directly to the collecting tray.
0If the container is filled during the pro-
cedure it should be emptied.
If “EMPTY TRAY” appears in the display,
empty the drip catcher then refit it.
“DECALCIFYING IN PROGRESS” then
appears in the display.
0If the display “FILL WATER TANK” ap-
pears during the procedure, rinse out
the water tank. Fill the water tank with
fresh water and refit it to the appli-
ance.
When the decalcifying procedure has
ended, “SET P DIAL TO POS. 1” appears
in the display. “RINSE MACHINE, PRESS
BUTTON” then appears in the display.
0Press the coffee selection button to
trigger rinsing.
At the end of the rinse the type of cof-
fee that was selected last appears in
the display. The appliance is again
ready for brewing coffee.
If you want to check whether or how
often the appliance has been decalci-
fied to date:
0Turn the programme selector (Figure
1/Q) to Position 9.
0Keep pressing the selection button on
the programme selector until “COUN-
TER/DECALCIFYING …” appears in the
display. The figure that follows it indi-
cates how often the appliance has
been decalcified.
When using with a water filter
The water filter must be removed prior
to an annual or six-monthly decalcifi-
cation.
0Set the water hardness, e.g., Level 3, as
described in Section 2.6. Otherwise the
decalcifying programme will not start.
0 Fit a new water filter after decalcifying.
0Set the programme selector (Figure
1/Q) to Position 7 and select the "FIL-
TER" setting.
If a water filter is not used:
Set the appropriate water hardness to
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10. What to do if ...
• no coffee runs out of the spouts:
– Check that the water tank is cor-
rectly seated!
– Fill the water tank!
– Check the correct seating of the drip
catcher!
• coffee only drips out of the spouts:
– Set the grinding texture to a coarser
setting.
• there is too little froth produced when
frothing the milk:
– Always use cool, fresh (low fat) milk!
– Use a suitable container (e.g. jug)!
– Also cool the container if necessary!
– Dismantle the swivelling nozzle and
clean (CF 300)!
– Clean the frothed milk spout
(CF 400)!
• the temperature of the coffee is too
low:
– Pre-warm cups with steam or hot
water!
– Set a higher coffee temperature (see
Section 3.3).
Caution: Sugar and milk lower the
temperature of the coffee!
– Descale the appliance.
• the brewing process is interrupted
after grinding and “FILL BEANS”
appears in the display:
– Fill the bean container as the brew-
ing unit has detected that too few
beans have been ground; as a result
the brewing cycle has been inter-
rupted.
• the spent coffee container is stuck in
the appliance:
– Pull out the drip catcher together
with the spent coffee drawer and
carefully remove the spent coffee
container from the appliance. Refit
the drip catcher with the spent cof-
fee drawer, but without the spent
coffee container and wait until the
process is complete and the last type
of coffee selected appears in the dis-
play. Then insert the drip catcher
with the spent coffee container and
spent coffee drawer!
• “SERVICE 1” appears in the display:
– The appliance, or else the ambient
temperature is too cold.
Unplug the appliance. Wait approx.
2 hours before switching on the
appliance again!
If this malfunction continues to be
displayed, please contact customer
service.
• “SERVICE 5” or “SERVICE 8” appears in
the display:
– Switch off the appliance, unplug
from the mains, plug into the mains
again, and switch on the appliance
again. If this malfunction is no
longer indicated, the appliance is
again ready for use.
If this malfunction continues to be
displayed, please contact customer
service!
• the grinder is making loud noises:
– Check the grinder for foreignbodies.
If necessary, have the appliance
checked by an AEG Service Force
Centre.
• the appliance is to be transported:
– Keep the original packaging to pro-
vide protection during transport.
– Protect the appliance from knocks.
– If there is a risk of frost, drain the
heater system by drawing off steam
prior to transport:
–Place a container under the nozzle.
–Switch off the appliance and turn
the steam selector (Figure 1/G)
clockwise to the “Steam” posi-
tion.
–Press the button on the coffee
selector (Figure 1/S) for a few sec-
onds. “SYSTEM EMPTYING” appears
in the display.
Steam exits from the steam tube
and the appliance switches off
automatically.
–Empty the bean container, water
tank and collecting tray.