Bartscher KV1 User manual

KV1 Smart
190069

Bartscher GmbH
Franz-Kleine-Str. 28
D-33154 Salzkotten
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical Support Hotline: [phone]
www.bartscher.com
Version: 2.0
Date of preparation: 2020-06-18
EN

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Original instruction manual
1Safety............................................................................................................2
1.1 Explanation of Signal Words....................................................................2
1.2 Safety instructions....................................................................................3
1.3 Intended Use ...........................................................................................6
1.4 Unintended Use.......................................................................................6
2General information.......................................................................................6
2.1 Liability and Warranty ..............................................................................6
2.2 Copyright Protection ................................................................................7
2.3 Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................7
3Transport, Packaging and Storage................................................................8
3.1 Delivery Check.........................................................................................8
3.2 Packaging................................................................................................8
3.3 Storage....................................................................................................8
4Technical Data...............................................................................................9
4.1 Technical Specifications ..........................................................................9
4.2 List of Components of the Appliance .....................................................11
4.3 Functions of the Appliance.....................................................................12
5Installation and operation ............................................................................13
5.1 Installation..............................................................................................13
5.2 Operation...............................................................................................15
6Cleaning and Descaling...............................................................................22
6.1 Safety Instructions for Cleaning.............................................................22
6.2 Cleaning.................................................................................................23
6.3 Descaling...............................................................................................25
7Possible Malfunctions..................................................................................27
8Disposal....................................................................................................... 30

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Read this instruction manual before using and keep it available
at all times!
This instruction manual contains information about installation, operation and
maintenance of the appliance and constitutes an important source of information
and reference guide. The knowledge of all operational and safety instructions
included in this manual is a prerequisite for safe and proper handling of the
appliance. Additionally, accident prevention, occupational health and safety, and
legal regulations in force in the area the appliance is used apply.
Before you start using the appliance, especially before turning it on, read this
instruction manual in order to avoid personal injuries and property damages.
Improper use may cause damage.
This instruction manual forms and integral part of the product and must be stored in
an immediate vicinity of the appliance and be available at all times. The instruction
manual should be transferred together with the appliance.
1 Safety
This appliance has been manufactured in accordance with technical standards
currently in force. However, the appliance may be a source of hazards if used
improperly or contrary to its intended purpose. All persons using the appliance must
consider information included in this instruction manual and observe safety
instructions.
1.1 Explanation of Signal Words
Important safety instructions and warning information are indicated in this
instruction manual with appropriate signal words. You must strictly follow the
instructions, to prevent accidents, personal injuries and property damages.
DANGER!
The signal word DANGER warns against hazards that lead to severe
injuries or death if the hazards are not avoided.

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WARNING!
The signal word WARNING warns against hazards that may lead to
moderate or severe injuries or death if the hazards are not avoided.
CAUTION!
The signal word CAUTION warns against hazards that may lead to
light or moderate injuries if the hazards are not avoided.
,di e
IMPORTANT!
The signal word IMPORTANT indicates possible property damages,
which may occur if safety instructions are not observed.
NOTE!
The symbol NOTE indicates subsequent information and guidelines
for the user on usage of the appliance.
1.2 Safety instructions
Electrical Current
•Too high a mains voltage or incorrect installation may cause electric shock.
•The appliance may be connected only if data on the rating plate correspond with
the mains voltage.
•To avoid short-circuit, the appliance should be kept dry.
•If there are malfunctions during operation, disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
•Do not touch the appliance’s plug with wet hands.
•Never take hold of the appliance if it has fallen into water. Immediately
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
•Any repairs or housing opening may be carried out by professionals and
relevant workshops only.
•Do not transport the appliance, holding it by the power cord.
•Do not allow the power cord to come into contact with heat sources or sharp
edges.
•Do not bend, pinch nor knot the power cord.

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•Always completely unwind the power cord.
•Never place the appliance or other objects on the power cord.
•Always take hold of the plug to disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Flammable Materials
•Never subject the appliance to contact with high temperature sources, e.g.:
oven, furnace, open flame, heat generating devices, etc.
•To avoid fire hazard, clean the appliance regularly.
•Do not cover the appliance with, e.g., aluminium foil or cloths.
•Use the appliance only with materials designated to this end and with correct
temperature settings. Materials, groceries and left-overs remaining in the
appliance may catch fire.
•Never use the appliance near flammable or inflammable materials, e.g.: petrol,
spirit, alcohol, etc. High temperature triggers evaporation of these materials,
and, as a result of contact with sources of ignition, an explosion may occur.
•In case of fire, disconnect the appliance from the power supply before
attempting suitable fire-extinguishing actions.
•Never attempt to extinguish fire with water if the appliance is connected to the
power supply. Following extinction of fire, ensure sufficient fresh air inflow.
Hot Surfaces
•Surfaces of the appliance become hot during operation. Burning hazard! High
temperature remains for some time after switching the appliance off.
•Do not touch any hot surfaces of the appliance. Use the provided handling
elements and holders.
•You may transport and clean the appliance after it cools down entirely.
•It is prohibited to sprinkle hot surfaces with cold water or flammable liquids.

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Health hazard due to germs!
•The water tank must be regularly emptied and disinfected to eliminate the
possibility of accumulation of harmful and dangerous germs.
Supervised Usage only
•Only supervised appliance may be used.
•Always remain in an immediate vicinity of the appliance.
Operating Personnel
•The appliance may only be operated by qualified personnel and trained
specialist personnel.
•This appliance may not be operated by persons (including children) with limited
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, nor by persons with limited experience
and/or limited knowledge.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they are not playing with or
switching on the appliance.
Improper use
•Unintended or prohibited use may cause damage to the appliance.
•The appliance may only be used in a technically flawless condition, providing for
safe use.
•The appliance may only be used with connections in a technically flawless
condition, providing for safe use.
•The appliance may only be used clean.
•Use only original spare parts. Never attempt to repair the appliance on your
own.
•Do not attempt to modify nor alter the appliance.

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1.3 Intended Use
As described below, every use of the appliance for a purpose differing and/or
diverging from its intended standard use, is prohibited and considered to be an
unintended use.
The following is an intended use:
–Preparation of various types of coffee beverages, for example: coffee,
cappuccino, espresso, etc.
1.4 Unintended Use
An unintended use may lead to personal injuries or property damages caused by
hazardous voltage, fire or high temperature. The appliance may only be used to
perform tasks described in this instruction manual.
2 General information
2.1 Liability and Warranty
All information and instructions in this instruction manual account for legal
regulations in force, current level of technical engineering knowledge as well as our
expertise and experience, developed over the years. If special models or additional
options are ordered, or state-of-the-art technical solutions were implemented, the
actual scope of delivery of the appliance may, in some circumstances, differ from
descriptions and numerous drawings in this instruction manual.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damages nor faults stemming from:
–failure to observe instructions,
–unintended use,
–technical alterations introduced by the user,
–usage of unapproved spare parts.
We reserve the right to introduce technical modifications to the product, intended for
improvement of the appliance and its performance.

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Our coffee makers are constructed with components that are subject to wear and
tear. As a rule, with correct maintenance of coffee makers, the following
components that are subject to wear and tear sustain dispensing of the following
amounts of beverages:
–pumps: 12.000 dispensing instances
–drain valve: 15.000 dispensing instances
–brewing unit, grinder and seals: 20.000 dispensing instances
Failures of these components that are subject to wear and tear after their reaching
reference dispensing amounts are not considered to be coffee maker flaw.
2.2 Copyright Protection
This instruction manual, and texts, drawings and images included in it, as well as its
other components are copyright protected. It is prohibited to reproduce this
instruction manual (including its excerpts), in any form and by any means, and to
use and/or transfer its content to third parties without manufacturer’s written
permission. Violation of the above results in obligation to pay compensation. We
reserve the right to claim further damages.
2.3 Declaration of Conformity
The appliance meets the currently applicable standards and guidelines of the
European Union. We confirm the above in the EC Declaration of Conformity. We
may provide relevant Declaration of Conformity upon request.

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3 Transport, Packaging and Storage
3.1 Delivery Check
Immediately upon reception, check the delivery for completeness and possible
shipping damage. In the case of visible transport damage refuse to accept the
appliance or accept it conditionally. Mark and note the scope of damage in shipping
documents/consignment list of the shipping company and lodge a complaint.
Concealed damage must be reported immediately upon its discovery, as
compensation claims may only be filed within applicable time limits.
If you find that parts or accessories missing, please contact our Customer Service
Department.
3.2 Packaging
Do not dispose of the appliance cardboard box. It may be used to store the
appliance when relocating or when shipping the appliance to our service point in the
case of any damages.
The packaging and its elements are made of recyclable materials. Particularly,
these are: plastic films and bags, cardboard box.
When disposing of the packaging, observe applicable domestic regulations.
Recyclable packaging materials should be recycled.
3.3 Storage
Leave the packaging closed until installation of the appliance; observe external
indications concerning method of placing and storage. Store the packaging in the
following conditions only:
–in closed rooms;
–in dry and dust-free surrounding;
–away from aggressive agents;
–in a location protected against sunlight;
–in a location protected against mechanical shocks.
In the case of extended storage (over three months), make sure you check the
condition of the packaging and the parts regularly. If needed, replace the packaging
with a new one.

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4 Technical Data
4.1 Technical Specifications
Name:
Automatic coffee machine KV1
Smart
Item No.:
190069
Material:
Plastic
Grinder material:
Steel
Number of brewing unit groups:
1
Water tank volume, in l:
1,8
Coffee container volume, in g:
750
Programs:
5
Pump pressure, in bar:
19
Outlet, height regulation, from–to, in
mm:
80 - 115
Dregs container volume, no. of cups,
approx.:
35
Designed for cups/day:
80
No. of cups of 120 ml/h, max.:
40
Minimum brewing volume, in ml:
25
Power supply:
1,4 kW / 230 V / 50-60 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H) in mm:
305 x 450 x 595
Weight in kg:
16,0
We reserve the right to implement technical modifications!

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Version / Characteristics
•Fully automatic
•Control: electronic
•Settable parameters: grinding coarseness with 5-level scale, coffee dosing,
amount of water, water temperature
•Programs: 5 programs, pre-programmed, parameters can be changed
•Display: programs, status, maintenance messages, error messages
•Automatic switch-off
•Grinder: conical burr grinder
•Pressure system: piston pressure
•Indicator light: ON/OFF
•Descaling signal
•Fill level indicator
•Detachable water tank
•ON/OFF switch
•Milk frother
•Cleaning program
•Dregs container is dishwasher safe
•2 cups function
•Ground coffee options: per cups, manually, 5–14 g
•Water supply: 2 options, water tank or water supply from an external water tank
•Milk supply: external via a hose
•Cup counter (per program and total)
•Hot milk or milk frothing selector switch
•The set includes: 1 milk hose, 50 cm; 1 water supply hose, 200 cm, 1 coffee
spoon

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4.2 List of Components of the Appliance
1. Coffee container
2. Coffee container cover
3. Grinding coarseness adjustment knob
4. Housing
5. Milk hose with flow controller
6. Coffee outlets
7. Hot water outlet
8. Drip tray
9. Dregs container
10.Drip grate
11.Water tank
12.Control panel
13.Water tank cover

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Control Panel
Description for Fig. 1
1. Display messages
2. Selector switch for frothed milk
3. Selector switch for hot milk
4. Selection button
5. Coffee strength button / right arrow
button
6. Double cup button / left arrow
button
7. CAPPUCCINO button
8. COFFEE button
9. ESPRESSO button
10.ON/OFF button
4.3 Functions of the Appliance
The appliance is designed for preparing various coffee beverages, for example:
coffee, espresso, cappuccino, or latte macchiato, with the use of coffee beans and
cold water, and it is ideal for cafés, cafeterias and offices.

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5 Installation and operation
5.1 Installation
Unpacking / Positioning
•Unpack the appliance, remove all external and internal packaging elements and
shipment safeguards.
CAUTION!
Choking hazard!
Prevent children from accessing package materials, for instance: plastic
bags and EPS.
•If the appliance is covered with a protective film, remove it. Remove the film
slowly, so no glue residues are left. Remove any glue residues with the use of a
suitable solvent.
•Be careful not to damage the rating plate and warning labels fixed on the
appliance.
•Never place the appliance in humid or wet environment.
•Place the appliance in a way making the connections easily accessible, so that
they may be quickly disconnected if such a need arises.
•The appliance should be placed on surfaces that are:
–even, with sufficient bearing capacity, resistant to water, dry and resistant
to high temperatures;
–sufficiently large, and thus enabling usage of the appliance with no
problems;
–easily accessible;
–well ventilated.
•Maintain sufficient clearance from table edges. The appliance might turn over
and fall down.
•Mind the sufficient clearance from the walls and other flammable objects or
objects that are prone to discolouration. This clearance must be at least 5 cm
from the back and both sides, and 15 cm from the top. Note the fire safety
provisions at the place of installation.
•When in operation, the appliance may not be installed in a cabinet.

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Power supply connection
•Verify if technical data of the appliance (see rating plate) correspond with the
local electric power grid specification.
•Connect the appliance to a single, properly grounded mains socket with
protective contact. Do not connect the appliance to a multi-socket.
•The power cord should be laid in a way preventing anyone from threading on it
or tripping against it.
•Do not use the appliance with an external timer or remote control.
Water connection
For the water supply, the appliance comes with a factory-installed water tank.
If needed, the appliance may be connected to external water tank (which is located
at the same height as the appliance).
1. Put the lever to 'Tank' position, to use the
integrated water tank.
2. Put the lever to 'Barrel' position, to use the
external water tank.
3. Connect the enclosed silicone hose to the
appliance, and put the other end to the external
water tank.

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5.2 Operation
Important indications
•Fill the water tank solely with fresh potable water.
•Never fill the water tank with warm/hot water, milk nor any other liquid.
•Never fill the coffee container (ground coffee container) any instant coffee,
cocoa nor any other powder mixtures. The appliance might get damaged.
•Never fill the coffee container with specially prepared coffee beans (e.g. coated
with cocoa or sugar), as this might cause damage to the appliance.
•The coffee container may be filled only with roasted coffee beans. Rice, soy
beans, cocoa beans, nuts, sugar, spices, etc., are prohibited.
•Always store coffee beans in dry, shaded place. Humid beans may damage the
grinder.
•Do not keep coffee beans in the coffee container if the appliance is not to be
used for a longer period of time. Coffee beans may attract humidity and clog the
grinder.
Appliance start-up
1. Plug the appliance into a suitable single socket.
2. Press the ON/OFF switch at the left side of the control panel to activate the
appliance.
With first use, the coffee machine starts with heating-up and cleaning. This helps
the appliance to achieve better working conditions. This process cannot be omitted.
WARNING! Risk of burns!
During the cleaning process, hot water flows from the coffee outlet onto
the drip tray.
Avoid contact with the outflowing hot water.
3. Prior the next setting, make sure the appliance is in the 'ready' mode.

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Switching the appliance off
1. Press the ON/OFF switch at the left side of the control panel to deactivate the
appliance.
After deactivation, the coffee machine starts the cleaning process. This helps the
appliance to achieve better working conditions. This process cannot be omitted.
WARNING! Risk of burns!
During the cleaning process, hot water flows from the coffee outlet onto
the drip tray.
Avoid contact with the outflowing hot water.
Language setting
1. If needed, set the language.
2. Press the selection button, to go to the menu.
3. Select the 'Language' option in the
menu.
4. Use the '<' or '>' button, to select the
language.
5. Confirm the selected language with
the selection button.

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Water Hardness Setting
1. Press the selection button, to go to
the menu.
2. Use '<' or '>' button, and keep
pressing it to select 'Water
hardness' option and use the
selection button to confirm the
selection.
3. Now, use '<' or '>' button, and keep
pressing it to select the water
hardness level in the local water
mains system and use the selection
button to confirm the selection.
4. Press the selection button to confirm
the setting.
Automatic Switch-off
When 2 hours elapse, the appliance switches off automatically.
The time of automatic switch-off may be set in the range from 5 minutes to 10
hours.
1. Press the selection button, to go to
the menu.
2. Use the '<' or '>' button, to select the
'Auto off' option.
3. Use the '<' or '>' button, to select the
time interval.
4. Confirm selections with the selection
button.

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,b everage settings, ap pliance settings, etc., sel ect from amongst vario uss etting options by pressing t he' ∧' and '∨' setting buttons.
Grinding coarseness setting
1. The coarseness of the ground coffee must be adapted to the selected coffee
beans.
NOTE: The grinding coarseness may only be set when the appliance is not
preparing any beverages.
2. Open the grinder cover. It is found before the coffee container.
Use the adjustment knob to set the selected grinding coarseness from 'very fine'
('finest') to 'very coarse' ('roughest').
3. If during preparation the coffee flows very
slowly or does not flow out completely,
set the grinding coarseness to 4 or 5.
4. If the ground coffee is dark, we
recommend the highest coarseness
grinding setting.
5. If the ground coffee is light, we
recommend the finest grinding setting.
The changes to the grinding coarseness will
only be noticeable after 2 or more fresh cups
of coffee are brewed.
Coffee preparation
1. Before starting to prepare coffee, set the selector knob to 'frothed milk'.
2. Press the coffee strength button, as soon as
the display shows the 'Ready' message.
3. Use the '<' or '>' button, and keep pressing it
to change the coffee amount.
When the grinding process is finished, you
cannot change the coffee amount.
4. Use the '<' or '>' button, and keep pressing it
to change the coffee amount.