Blanco BCM6X Installation guide

Instructions for the Use and Care and Installation of
BCM6X
Coffee Machine
COFFEE MAKER
SEMI-AUTOMATIC BUILT-IN

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Dear Customer
You will find that the clean lines and modern look of your Blanco Coffee Machine blends in
perfectly with your kitchen décor. It is easy to use and performs to a high standard.
Blanco also makes a range of products that will enhance your kitchen – such as ovens,
rangehoods, microwaves, dishwashers, sinks and taps. There are models to complement
your new Blanco Coffee Machine.
We make every effort to ensure that all our products meet your requirements, and our
Customer Service team is at your disposal, to answer all your questions and queries.
Please complete the warranty section of this manual and keep your receipt as proof of
purchase. Retain all documents relating to the purchase of Blanco product.
Blanco is committed to providing increasingly efficient products that are easy to use,
respect the environment and are attractive and reliable.
BLANCO
Dear Customer,
We have prepared this instructions manual to ensure the best use of our built-in
coffee maker and enjoy the best coffee.
We recommend you to read this manual carefully and completely before using
the coffee maker.
Save these instructions.
Italiano
The caution triangle indicates instructions that are important for the user's safety
and must be scrupulously followed.
It indicates warning sections.

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Contents
GENERALWARNINGS...........................................................................................pag.5
INSTALLATIONANDWARNINGS
............................................................................ pag.8
•Built-ininstallation........................................................................... ..............pag.8
•Coffeemakerinstallation.............................................................................. pag.9
•Electricalconnection.................................................................................... pag.9
CONTROLPANELDESCRIPTION........................................................................pag.11
COFFEEMAKEREXPLODEDDRAWING............................................................pag.11
FIRSTUSE.............................................................................................................pag.12
•Waterloading.............................................................................................. pag.12
•Coffeeloading............................................................................................. pag.13
•Makingsingle-dosecoffee......................................................................... pag.14
•Makingdouble-dosecoffee....................................................................... pag.15
•Steamdispensing...................................................................................... pag.16
CLEANINGANDMAINTENANCE.........................................................................pag.17
•Maintenance............................................................................................... pag.18
•Cleaning..................................................................................................... pag.18
TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................pag.20
HOWTOMAKEGOODCOFFEE...........................................................................pag.21

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K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K1
GENERAL WARNINGS
PLEASE NOTE!
Please carefully read this manual as it contains important
instructions about the proper installation, use and
maintenance of this product. Keep this manual for future
reference.
•Upon delivery, check that:
- The package is not broken
- The package contains:
a) coffee maker
b) accessory box:
k1 - Dispenser nozzle
k2 - Filter holder
k3 - Spring
k4 - Double filter
k5 - Single filter
k6 - Coffee presser
k7 - Handle protector
- Check that the coffee maker and the accessories are not
damaged.
Thisappliance isnot intended foruse bypersons(including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
This product must be used exclusively use for the purpose
described in this manual.
This coffee maker is intended for household use only It is
NOT for professional/commercial use.
PLEASE NOTE!
Package elements (plastic bags, expanded polyurethane
foam, etc.) must be kept out of reach of children,

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as it is potential hazard .
This product is not intended for use by children or people
in need of supervision. Check that children do not play
with the appliance.
This appliance is intended for indoor use only. The
appliance cannot be used in extreme weather conditions
and in any case always within the permitted temperature
range (-5° C - +50° C).
The manufacturer will not be responsible for damages
caused by improper, incorrect and unreasonable use.
WARNING! Danger of electric shock
Do not touch the appliance with wet hands or feet;
Do not use the appliance when barefoot;
Do not use extensions cords in bathrooms or showers;
Do not pull the power cord to disconnect the appliance
from the electrical mains;
Do not expose the appliance to weather agents (rain,
sunshine, etc.);
During built-in installation, maintenance or disassembly,
always disconnect the plug from the socket.
Start operatingthe applianceonlyafter completingthebuilt-
in installation to avoid contacts with live parts.
The manufacturer will not be responsible for damages
caused by failure to make the earthing connection.
PLEASE NOTE!
The appliance is equipped with motor heat protection. If the
said device does not start, avoid making any operation,
disconnecttheappliancefromtheelectricalmainsand make
surethattheappliancehas beencompletelyrepaired before
starting to operate it again.
WARNING!
The packaging is made of recyclable material and bears
the recycling symbol .
If you decide not to use this appliance any more in the
future, you should make the appliance inoperative by

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disconnecting the plug and cutting the power cord.
This appliance conforms to the European Directive EC/
2002/96, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE). By making sure that this appliance is disposed
of in a suitable manner, the user is helping to prevent
potential damage to the environment or to public health.
The symbol on the product or on the relevant literature
indicates that the appliance should not be treated as
domestic waste, but should be delivered to a suitable
electricandelectronic appliance recycling collection point.
Follow local guidelines when disposing of waste.For more
information on the treatment, re-use and recycling of this
product, please contact your local authority, domestic
waste collection service or the appliance purchasing
location.

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335 20
565
590
560
378
360
13 min
INSTALLATION ANDWARNINGS
Before installing the appliance, check that correct ventilation
is ensured in the cabinet, as shown in the figure.
Do not block or obstruct openings or vents for ventilation
and heat dissipation and do not introduce water or liquids
of any kind.
iMPORTANT!!
The appliance must be installed in such a way so as to
provide easy access to the plug.
PLEASE NOTE!
Donot use theopenfront panel oftheappliance to support
objects (fig. 1).Ensure that the liquid drip tray is always in
position before closing the coffee maker ‘door’.
• BUILT-IN INSTALLATION
This coffee maker is designed to be recessed in a column
(fig. 2) or cabinet (fig. 3)
(fig. 2) Overall dimensions for installation
in column cabinet.
(fig. 3) Overall dimensions for
installation in cabinet.
Additional installation points
fig.1
fig.2
45 mm
500 mm
500 mm
45 mm
cabinet
without
back panel
355 min
20
590
565
378
360
560
335
fig.3
13 min

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A
•INSTALLATION INSIDE A CABINET
- Build in the coffee maker in a column (fig.2) or
cabinet (fig. 3).
- Open the front door A of the appliance as
shown in fig.4
- Permanently fit the coffee maker to the cabinet
with the six screws B supplied with the
appliance (fig. 5).
NOTE! According to the
support type, we
recommend to pre-drill a
hole on the wood to avoid
cracking.
WARNING!
Make sure that the coffee maker is stable inside the
cabinet.
•ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
WARNING!
Before connecting the appliance to the electricity
supply: check that the household electricity supply is
compatible with the data contained on the plate applied
inside on top left as shown in (fig. 6).
Use the appliance only if the power cord is not damaged.
fig.4
fig.6
A
B
B
fig.5

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Unwind the power cord completely to avoid dangerous
overheating.
WARNING!
Mounting and electrical connection operations must be
exclusively performed by a qualified technician.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be exclusively
replacedwith an original powercordfromthe manufacturer
or by the technical assistance service to avoid dangerous
risks.
WARNING!
This appliance is built in class I, and must be earthed.
Do not use extension cords, adapter or triple sockets
because they do not guarantee the safe use of the
appliance (for example, they may cause overheating etc.)
If the appliance is equipped with power cord without plug,
a suitably dimensioned omnipolar switch with 3mm
minimum opening between contacts must be fitted
between the appliance and the electricity supply in
compliance with the current regulations.
The connection to the electrical mains must be made as
follows:
BROWN = Lline
BLUE = Nneutral
YELLOW / GREEN = earthing
The neutral cable must be connected to the terminal with
symbol N and the YELLOW/GREEN cable must be
connected to the terminal near the earthing symbol .
In case of voltage rises and falls due to thunderstorms
with atmospheric discharge, it is recommended to switch
off the appliance with the general switch and disconnect
it from the socket and/or disconnect the switch.

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11
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15
16
A
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
COFFEE MAKER EXPLODED DRAWING
8 - Filter holder (k2)
9 - Steam nozzle and pipe
10 - Electricity supply cord
11 - Water tank
12 - Cup support grid
13 - Liquid drip tray
14 - Float
15 - Water tank undercarriage
16 - Coffee container cover
A - External door
7 6 5 4 32 1
1 - On/Off switch
2 - ON indicator light
3 - Coffee dispenser button
4 - Coffee dispenser indicator light
5- Heating element indicator light
6 - No water in tank indicator light
7 - Steamer Nozzle Control

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FIRST USE
WARNING!
The coffee maker is equipped with two microswitches for
functional safety. One microswitch is situated on the door A,
and the other microswitch is situated in the liquid drip tray
compartment 13.
The door A is provided with a safety micoswitch: when the
door is opened, the coffee maker automatically switches off
anddoesnot work.Operationwillberesumed when the door
is closed.
Before any other operation apply the anti-burn holder
to the steam nozzle (fig. 7).
•WATER LOADING
- Open the front door A (the coffee maker automatically
switches OFF).
- Pull the water tank undercarriage 15 forward.
- Rotate the water tank towards the front as shown in (fig.8)
and remove it.
-Fill thewatertank (fig.9)with colddrinkingwateronly,without
exceeding the maximum level.The tanks contains approx.
2.3 litres.
- Replace the tank in its compartment and bring the
undercarriage to the initial position.
- Close the door A.
NOTE! When the water goes below the minimum level, the
indicator light 6 on the front will go on.
WARNING!
Especially when using the coffee maker for the first time,
wash the water reservoir/tank with soapy water and rinse
thoroughly.
Fill the container with drinking water only, with a low
calcium content.
The coffee machine must be well maintained. You carry
out descaling maintenance regularly with a specialised
descaler for coffee machines.
fig.8
6
MAX
fig.9
fig.7

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PLEASE NOTE!
Thegrinder-dosermustbe exclusively usedfor itsintended
purpose, that is to say grinding of roasted grain coffee,
any other use is to considered improper and therefore
dangerous.
When loading coffee, do not put your hands inside the
container.
Do not use glazed, sugared or any other types of grain
coffee treated with sugar-based preservatives. They will
clog up the grinding system.
Donotoperate the grinder motor when there are no coffee
beans to be ground.
While the appliance is working, never introduce spoons,
forks or any other tools in the container.
Should a foreign body block the motor, turn off the
appliance immediately and contact an authorised
technical service centre.
•COFFEE LOADING
- Open the door A (the coffee maker automatically
switches OFF).
-Open the container cover16and fill itwithgraincoffee
(fig. 10).
- Replace the cover.
- Close the door.
NOTE! Thecontainercan contain max.500 gofcoffee.
- Turn on the appliance by pressing the button 1, the
indicator light 2 goes on, together with the indicator light 5
that indicates the beginning of water heating (fig. 11).
- When the indicator light 5 goes off (approx. 5/6 min) the
preparationcyclehas been completedand the coffeemaker
is ready to make coffee or dispense steam.
PLEASE NOTE!
The appliance is equipped with an electronic self-levelling
device and automatically reintegrates water in the boiler
by taking it from the tank.
When switching on the appliance for the first time, open
the steam knob, you will hear some noise for several
seconds due to the air left in the hydraulic system.
2
5
fig.11
fig.10
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•HOWTO MAKE SINGLE-DOSE COFFEE
NOTE! if it is not possible to follow the sequence below, refer
to the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section.
- Insert the spring (K3), if not inserted already , in the filter-
holder (K2). (fig. 12).
This operation must not be repeated again, except in case
of spring breakage.
- Insert the single filter (K5) in the filter-holder (K2). fig.13
-To startgrindingthe coffee,beans bringthe filter-holder(K2)
with the empty filter close to the ground coffee dispenser
C, press once the button D for single-dose coffee quantity
(fig. 14).
Grinding is automatically set for a single dose.
- Press coffee evenly, with the coffee presser and apply
pressure (K6) (fig. 15).
- Clean the filter border.
- Insert the filter-holder (K1) in the dispenser by aligning
guides in the grooves and rotating in the attachment until
it is firmly tightened (fig. 16)
- Place the cup under the nozzles.
C
DK2
fig.14
fig.13
K5
K2
fig.12
K3
K2
fig.15
K6
K2
fig.16

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- Press the coffee dispenser button 3, the indicator light 4
goes on. Once you have reached the desired level, press
thebutton 3 againtostop the dispensing, the indicatorlight
4 goes off. (fig.17).
Thepreparation of a single-dosecoffee hasbeencompleted.
•HOW TO MAKE DOUBLE-DOSE COFFEE
NOTE! if it is not possible to follow the sequence below, refer
to the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section.
- Insert the spring (K3), if not inserted yet, in the filter-holder
(K2). (fig. 12)
This operation must not be repeated again, except in case
of spring breakage.
- Insert the double filter (K5) in the filter-holder (K2).(fig.18)
- To start grinding the coffee beans, bring the filter-holder
(K2)withtheemptyfiltercloseto thegroundcoffeedispenser
C and press the button D once.Wait until the grinder stops
and press the button again.
You have ground the correct quantity for two coffee cups.
(ref. page 15, fig. 14)
-Presscoffeeuniformlywiththe coffeepresser (K6) (fig.15).
- Clean the filter border.
- Insert the filter-holder (K2) in the dispenser by rotating it in
the attachment until it is firmly tightened (fig. 16)
- Place the two cups under the nozzles.
- Press the coffee dispenser button 3, the indicator light 4
goes on.
- Once you have reached the desired level, press the button
3 again to stop the dispensing, the indicator light 4 goes off
(fig. 17).
Thepreparationof adouble-dosecoffee hasbeencompleted.
fig.17 4
fig.17 4
fig.18
K4
K2
fig.15
K6
K2
fig.12
K3
K2
fig.16

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•HOW TO DISPENSE STEAM
NOTE! if the sequence below does not work, see the
"TROUBLESHOOTING " section.
Warning! RISK OF BURN
Theappliancegenerates steam andhotwaterat high tem-
perature! Never direct the steam or hot water jet towards
the body, handle the nozzle with care using the handle
protector (K7)
Do not touch the nozzle after use.
- Clean the nozzle with a cloth dampened with hot water.
- Make sure that the nozzle is inside the grid 12 (fig. 19).
- Open the steam knob 7 gradually and carefully and keep it
open until the hot water drops contained inside the nozzle
come out. (fig. 20)
- When only steam comes out, close the knob. Using the
anti-burn handle (K7 ),introducethe nozzle inside the liquid
to be heated and open the knob again after this operation.
This will avoid squirts.
-Use theknob7 toadjustthe steamasdesired, whilekeeping
the nozzle inside the liquid.
- Once the liquid has been heated, close the steam knob 7
and remove the container with the heated liquid.
- With a cloth dampened with hot water, clean the nozzle,
place it inside the grid and open the steam knob to eject the
heated liquid from the nozzle.
The heating of the liquid has been completed.
fig.19
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fig.20

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
Turn off the appliance in case of fault or malfunctioning.
It is strictly forbidden to perform maintenance operations
that are not expressly described in this manual.
Exclusively refer to professionally qualified personnel.
Repairs must be effected either by the manufacturer or
an authorised service centre exclusively using original
spare parts. Failure to comply with the above may
jeopardisethesafetyof the appliance and voidall warranty
rights.
Never use any type of solvents.
Use water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Remove any lime deposits caused by water or steam with
a brush.
WARNING! Risk of electrical shock
All cleaning and washing operations or any other actions
onthe appliance must beperformedwith"ZERO ENERGY
STATUS",after disconnecting the electricalplugand when
the appliance is cold. If the electrical plug is difficult to
access, turn off the circuit breaker on the general
switchboard.
If the appliance is permanently connected to the fixed
mains, the power switch must be placed on OFF.
Never pull the power cord to disconnect the plug from the
socket.
Never touch either the power cord or the plug with wet
hands.
WARNING! Risk of contamination
Once you have started washing the appliance, complete
the operation to avoid leaving any detergent inside the
dispenser unit.
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•MAINTENANCE
If the appliance is not used for several days, the following
operations are recommended:
Empty the water container.
- Turn off the appliance and switch off the circuit breaker on
the general switchboard.
- Disconnect the plug from the socket.
- Remove the coffee grains contained in the coffee container
and actuate the grinder to empty the remaining coffee.
- Clean all tanks and accessories with water and soap.
- Dry every part of the appliance.
- Make sure that the filter-holder (K2) is empty and clean.
- When the appliance is operated after a long stop, we
recommend to load the hydraulic circuit with hot water, ,
make2/3 coffeecups andthrowthemaway inorderto finish
the old coffee.
•CLEANING
All cleaning operations must be performed with hot parts at
room temperature.
How to clean the steam nozzle:
- Make sure that the steam nozzle is cold.
- After each use, clean the nozzle with a dampened cloth,
place it inside the grid and open the knob to free the
remaining liquid from the nozzle.(fig.21).
Cleaning the filter and filter-holder:
- Using a tool or the other filter, separate the filter (K4/K5)
from the filter-holder (K2) (fig. 22)
- Clean with a water jet (tap) and dry.
- If necessary, clean the filter with a brush.
fig.21
fig.22
daily weekly
PART PART NO.
9
K4,K5,K2
A
12
13
11
Cleaning the nozzle
Cleaning the filter and filter-
holder
Cleaning the appliance
externally
Cleaning the grid
Cleaning the liquid drip tray
Cleaning the water tank
right after
use

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Cleaning the filter-holder gasket:
- Clean with a soft brush to remove coffee deposits (fig. 23).
Cleaning the external surface of the appliance:
- Never use solvents, simply use a cloth dampened with hot
water and mild detergent.
Cleaning the liquid drip tray and the cup support grid.
-REMEMBER - return theliquiddrip trayintopositionbefore
closing the coffee maker door.
- Open the door A, pull the tray with the grid forward and
remove it. (fig.24).
-The liquiddriptray13isprovidedwith afloat 14that indicates
the liquid level. When the quantity of liquid increases, the
float will rise (fig. 24).
To ensure correct operation, the float and its housing must
be cleaned frequently.
- The appliance is equipped with a microswitch that sets
the appliance on "OFF" as soon as the user removes the
liquid drip tray for cleaning. The appliance will restore its
correct operation after the user has inserted the tray in its
housing and closed the door A.
-Periodicallycleanthe liquid driptray 13 andthecup support
grid 12 with fresh water and liquid soap.The liquid drip tray
can be washed in the dishwasher.
- Dry all the parts before replacing them.
- Remove any drops or dust from the external surfaces with
a cloth dampened with water.
- In case of undesired water deposits, wash the appliance
with a suitable brush.
Cleaning the water tank:
- Clean the tank (Part 11 - see page 12)with water and soap
and rinse thoroughly.
Dispenser decalcification:
- The dispenser decalcification must be performed
approximately every six months or earlier if required.
- For the dispenser decalcification we recommend to contact
a qualified technician from an authorised service centre.
Decalcificationcan alsobe performedbythefinal user,using
specific products purchased from the manufacturer.
fig.23
fig.24
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Coffee is not hot
enough
- Hot water goes through the
filter too rapidly. You need 25-
40 seconds to make two cups.
- The filter-holder is cold.
- The boiler safety thermostat
went on.
-Call a specialised technician.
- Leave the filter-holder
inserted in the coffee maker
during heating and use to
keep it warm.
-Call a specialised technician.
FAULT CAUSE REMEDY
The coffee maker does
not make espresso
coffee
- Water is low in the tank
(indicator light 6) or the tank is
not installed correctly.
- Coffee is ground too fine.
- Coffee is pressed too much.
-The shower and/or coffee
dispenser are clogged up.
-The pump does not take water
from the tank.
Coffee spills from the
filter-holder sides. -The filter-holder isnotinstalled
correctly.
- The filter-holder is not
tightened enough.
-The gasket is dirty with coffee.
There is too little or no
"cream" - The coffee dose is incorrect.
- The coffee maker is not hot.
- Coffee is ground too coarse.
- Coffee is not pressed by the
filter correctly.
-Insertthe filter-holder correctly.
- Call a specialised technician.
- Press coffee as needed.
- Decalcification must be
performed. Call a specialised
technician.
- Call a specialised technician.
- Fill the water tank and install it
correctly.
- Tighten the filter-holder.
- Remove coffee deposits from
gasket.
- The quantity of coffee in the
doser must be flat.
- The indicator light 5 must be
off.
- Call a specialised technician.
- Press coffee as needed.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your espresso coffee maker does not work correctly, check
the following troubleshooting list.

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HANDY HINTS
Good espresso coffee can be recognised by appearance
and taste: cream must be hazel coloured.
If you use sugar, the layer of sugar must penetrate the
surface slowly and must be restored after mixing the sugar.
The quality of water is a fundamental element for the long
life of the appliance and the correct preparation of espresso
coffee. If you use water from an area with hard water, you
must soften water before using it.
The coffee
temperature isvery important,sinceheatallows
for a higher concentration of aroma that differs according to
the type of coffee used.
We therefore recommend:
- After you have turned on the coffee maker, wait for a few
minutes after the indicator light
5 goes off to indicate that
the appliance has reached the desired temperature.
- Leave the filter-holder inserted in the coffee maker during
heating and use to keep it warm.
- Pre-heat the cup before filling the filter-holder with coffee,
by placing it under the nozzle and dispensing hot water.
The best
aromatic qualities can be achieved when coffee
beans are ‘fresh”.
We therefore recommend:
- Do not fill the coffee container completely, and reload it
every 4/5 days maximum. Keep coffee in the bag at room
temperature and ensure the bag is sealed properly
Tamping the Coffee
After measuring the ground coffee into the Filter, it must be
tamped (pressed down) using the flat end of the measuring
spoon. The ground coffee should be tamped quite firmly.
If the coffee is not tamped firmly enough, the water will flow
through too quickly and the coffee will be under extracted.
If the coffee is tamped too firmly, however, the water will
flow through the coffee too slowly and the coffee will be
over extracted.
Note: the taste of your coffee will, of course, depend on
personal preference and on many other factors such as the
type of coffee bean used, the coarseness or fineness of the
grind and the tamping pressure (pressed down). We
recommend experimenting by varying these factors to
achieve the coffee taste of your preference.