Bosch TAS 4503GB User manual

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en Safety instructions
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fr Consignes de sécurité
it Avvertenze di sicurezza
en At a glance
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fr Présentation
it Panoramica
en Troubleshooting
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fr Aide en cas de problèmes
it Soluzione di guasti

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Safety instructions A
Instruction manuals
Please read parts 1 and 2 of these manuals carefully before
using the product and keep them for future reference.
Passthemon to all users.
Intended use
This appliance is designed for the preparation of small amounts
of coffee for domestic use or for use in household-like,
non-commercial environments. Household-like environments
include, for example, use in staff areas in shops, offices,
agricultural and other small businesses, as well as use by guests
at bed-and-breakfast establishments, small hotels and similar
residential facilities.
Children younger than 8 years may not operate the appliance.
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years and older
and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or who lack experience and / or knowledge if they are
supervised or have been given instruction in the safe use of the
appliance and have understood the dangers involved. Children
may not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
may be carried out by children of 8 years and older under
supervision. The appliance and its connection cable must be
kept away from children younger than 8 years of age.
For optimum results, fill the tank only with cool, fresh,
non-carbonated water each day.
Do not use chemically softened water.
Ambient conditions
Only use the appliance indoors at room temperature and up to
2000 m above sea level.

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Safety instructions
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Power connection
Operate and connect the appliance only in accordance with
theinstructions given on the nameplate.
Only use your TASSIMO appliance if the power cable and
appliance show no signs of damage.
Repairs
Disconnect the appliance from the mains as soon as a fault is
detected.
Any repairs, such as replacing a damaged power cable, may only
be carried out by our Customer Services team in order to avoid
potential danger.
Risk of burns!
Never attempt to open the brewing unit during operation.
Pleasenote that any escaping liquids will be very hot.
TheTDISC, the piercing unit and the beverage outlet may be
very hot immediately after brewing. Allow to cool first.
Do not use TDISCs that are damaged.
Only use each TDISC once.
Risk of electric shock!
Before cleaning, switch off the appliance using the On / Off
switch and disconnect from the mains.
Never immerse the appliance or power cable in water.
Risk of injury!
Under no circumstances should you drink the descaling liquid.
Saving energy
You should switch off your TASSIMO appliance after every use in
order to save energy.

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Power connection
Operate and connect the appliance only in accordance with
theinstructions given on the nameplate.
Only use your TASSIMO appliance if the power cable and
appliance show no signs of damage.
Repairs
Disconnect the appliance from the mains as soon as a fault is
detected.
Any repairs, such as replacing a damaged power cable, may only
be carried out by our Customer Services team in order to avoid
potential danger.
Risk of burns!
Never attempt to open the brewing unit during operation.
Pleasenote that any escaping liquids will be very hot.
TheTDISC, the piercing unit and the beverage outlet may be
very hot immediately after brewing. Allow to cool first.
Do not use TDISCs that are damaged.
Only use each TDISC once.
Risk of electric shock!
Before cleaning, switch off the appliance using the On / Off
switch and disconnect from the mains.
Never immerse the appliance or power cable in water.
Risk of injury!
Under no circumstances should you drink the descaling liquid.
Saving energy
You should switch off your TASSIMO appliance after every use in
order to save energy.
At a glance B
Before reading on, please unfold the illustrations page at the start of the booklet.
1 On / Off switch
2Start / Stop button
3Indicators
acStatus LED S
bFill water tank P
cDescale Q
4Brewing unit
aLid
bTDISC support
cTDISC piercing unit
dTDISC reading window
eBeverage outlet
fSplash guard
Disposal
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5Removable water tank
a max mark
b”Descaling” Qmark
cFloat
dFilter cartridge holder
eBRITA MAXTRA filter cartridge
6BRITA cartridge replacement
indicator
7Storage compartment
aOrange Service TDISC
bBrief cleaning / descaling
instructions
8Cup stand
(removable and height adjustable)
aDrip grate
bDrip tray
9 Cord storage compartment
Dispose of packaging in an environmen-
tally-friendly manner. This appliance is
labelled in accordance with European
Directive 2012/19/EG concerning
used electrical and electronic appli-
ances (waste electrical and electronic
equipment – WEEE). The guideline
determines the framework for the return
and recycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the EU.
Used BRITA MAXTRA water filter
cartridges can be disposed of with the
regular household garbage.
Please ask your specialist retailer about
current disposal facilities.
Info I
Bosch is the manufacturer of the
TASSIMO machine. Therefore, it cannot
provide any delivery guarantee for the
TASSIMO T DISCs.
TASSIMO TDISCs are available from
specialist retailers.
Or visit www.tassimo.com to discover the
large variety of beverages available and to
order your discs online.
More information on the use of BRITA
filter cartridges and the ‘Memo’ can be
found in the BRITA information guide.

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Troubleshooting
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The following table contains solutions to problems or faults which may occur during
operation of the appliance and that can be easily rectified at home. If you are not satis-
fied with the solutions provided here, please contact our Customer Service department.
Further customer service information can also be found online: www.tassimo.com
Problem Cause Solution
The appliance is not
working and none of the
display elements (LEDs)
are lighting.
The appliance has no
power supply.
Check to see whether the appliance is con-
nected to the mains.
The appliance is not
switched on.
Make sure the appliance has been switched on.
The brewing starts,
however there is no
beverage dispensed.
The water tank is not
inserted correctly.
Check that the water tank is correctly inserted.
The water tank was
removed during the
brewing stage or there is
air in the system.
Start the cleaning process with the orange
Service TDISC. Please refer here to the section
âFirst Time Use, Steps 2 – 14.
The float in the water
tank is stuck.
Clean the water tank and free the float.
The brewing will not
start.
No TDISC inserted. Check that a TDISC has been inserted.
The appliance does not
recognise the TDISC bar
code.
Clean the TDISC reading window with a soft,
damp cloth.
Smooth out the foil of the TDISC with your
finger so that the bar code can be read.
Use a new TDISC.
If the problem persists, contact the TASSIMO
careline.
The brewing unit is not
closed properly.
Clean the brewing unit with a soft, damp cloth,
paying particular attention to the lid area.
The appliance was
not switched on when
inserting the TDISC.
Switch on the appliance before inserting the
TDISC
The brewing unit cannot
be closed.
The piercing unit and/
or the TDISC support
have not been correctly
inserted.
Press the piercing unit into its holder using
both thumbs and check the position of the
TDISC support.
The TDISC has not been
correctly inserted.
Replace the damaged TDISC with a new one.
Place the TDISC with the printed side facing
downwards so that the tab is resting in the
intended slot.
The brewing unit is not
closed properly.
Clean the brewing unit with a soft, damp cloth,
paying particular attention to the lid area.
Press the lid down until it audibly clicks into
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Problem Cause Solution
The brewing unit cannot
be opened.
The brewing unit is still
locked.
Wait until the Status LED Shas stopped blink-
ing before attempting to open the brewing unit.
If the brewing unit stays locked, contact the
TASSIMO careline.
Fill water tank R
lightsup.
There is not enough
water in the water tank.
Fill the tank with cold, fresh water as far as the
max mark. Reinsert the water tank.
Fill water tankRlights
up even though there
is enough water in the
water tank.
The float in the water
tank is stuck.
Clean the water tank and free the float.
The water tank is not
inserted correctly.
Check that the water tank has been correctly
inserted.
Fill water tank Rand
Descale Qare flashing
simultaneously and it is
not possible to prepare
drinks.
There is a fault on the
machine.
Turn the machine off using the On / Off switch,
wait approximately 5 minutes and turn the
machine back on. If Rand Qare still flashing,
please contact the TASSIMO careline.
Descale Qlights up or
starts flashing.
The appliance needs to
be descaled.
Descale the appliance. Please refer here to the
section áDescaling.
Descale Qlights up
or starts flashing even
though decalcified water
has been used.
Even decalcified water
contains low amounts of
calcium carbonate.
Descale the appliance. Please refer here to the
section áDescaling.
The quality of the crema
has deteriorated.
The beverage outlet is
sticky or dirty.
Clean the beverage outlet. Please refer here to
the section àCleaning.
Clean the brewing unit with the orange Service
TDISC. Please refer here to the section
àCleaning.
Build-up of limescale in
the appliance.
Descale the appliance. Please refer here to the
section áDescaling.
Water is dripping from
the brewing unit.
The TDISC is damaged
or leaky.
The TDISC has not been
pierced correctly.
Do not use TDISCs that are damaged.
Only use each TDISC once.
Wait until the brewing stage has come to
an end and the appliance has cooled down.
Remove the TDISC and clean the brewing unit.
Please refer here to the section àCleaning.
The piercing unit has not
been inserted correctly.
Press the piercing unit into its holder using
both thumbs (until an audible click is heard).
On the surface below
the cup stand there is
water.
This is condensation. Condensation may appear and is not caused
by any fault with the appliance. Wipe the water
away with a cloth.
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Problem Cause Solution
The orange Service
TDISC is damaged or
lost.
The orange Service T DISC can be requested
from Bosch Customer Service (item no.
624088, contact information included at the
end of these instructions).
The beverage quantity
does not meet your
requirements.
The TDISC bar code
provides the recom-
mended volume for
every beverage selected.
This volume can also
be adapted to personal
requirements.
Reduced quantity:
During the brewing process, press the
Start / Stop button to interrupt this stage.
Increased quantity:
Press and hold the Start / Stop button until the
required beverage quantity has been reached.
Build-up of limescale
in the appliance could
cause reduced quantity.
Descale the appliance. Please refer here to the
section áDescaling.
Not enough water in the
water tank.
Fill up the tank after beverage preparation and
press the Start / Stop button. The brewing of
your beverage will then be completed.
The cartridge replace-
ment indicator no longer
works.
Press and hold the “Start” button of the
indicator for at least 5seconds. If the cartridge
replacement indicator still does not work,
please contact the TASSIMO careline.