Bosch Tassimo Charmy TAS 55 GB Series User manual

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Table of contents
Thank you for choosing a TASSIMO
machine. With TASSIMO, you can enjoy
your favourite drink at any time. Aromatic
coffee, strong espresso, tasty caffé crema,
creamy cappuccino or latte macchiato, or
even a cup of tea or hot chocolate: they’re
all waiting for you at the push of a button.
Your TASSIMO machine works exclusively
with specially developed capsules known
as TASSIMO T DISCs. When you insert the
T DISC, the machine automatically reads
the bar code printed on the label. This con
tains exact details of the amount of water
needed, as well as the brewing time and
temperature required to prepare the chosen
beverage. T DISCs are specially designed
for use with the TASSIMO brewing system
and offer perfect enjoyment, cup after cup.
To ensure longterm enjoyment, please
only use the T DISCs specially developed
for the TASSIMO machine.
Safety instructions ......................................2
Your TASSIMO machine at a glance .........3
First use of your TASSIMO machine ..........4
BRITA MAXTRA water ltration system ....6
Controls and Displays ................................8
Cup size .....................................................9
How to use your TASSIMO machine .......10
Maintenance and day to day care ............12
Descaling .................................................14
Disposal....................................................17
Troubleshooting ........................................17
Guarantee ................................................75
TASSIMO careline ....................................76
Your TASSIMO machine
at a glance
Before reading further, please open the
folded diagram page at the start of the
manual out to the left.
1 ON / OFF switch
2 Start / Stop button
a Drink adjustment button +
b Drink adjustment button –
3 Indicators
a + LED
b − LED
c Status LED F
d Fill water tank T
e Descale required '
f BRITA cartridge replacement
indicator
4 Brewing unit
a Handle
b T DISC holder
c T DISC piercing unit
d Drink outlet
e T DISC barcode reading window
5 Removable water tank
a Float
b Fill mark for descaling solution
c Filter cartridge holder
d BRITA MAXTRA lter cartridge
6 Storage compartment
a Service T DISC
b Short instructions for
cleaning / descaling
7 Cup stand
a Drip tray
b Height adjustment with drip grate
i Note:
We recommend that you store the Service
T DISC and the cleaning / descaling
programme short instructions in the
compartment (6) provided at the back of
the appliance.
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First use of your TASSIMO machine
► Insert the power plug into a wall outlet.
► Remove the water tank, rinse it and the
 lter cartridge holder (5c) thoroughly
under running water, and  ll it up to the
max mark with cool fresh water.
► Replace the water tank by slanting it
slightly and returning it to its original
position until it clicks into place.
► Remove the Service T DISC (6a) from
its compartment (6) at the back of the
appliance.
► Turn the machine on by pressing the
ON / OFF switch (1).
The display elements will light up brie y.
► Select a large cup (minimum capacity
200 ml) and place it on the cup stand (7).
min. 200 ml
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1. Open the brewing unit by lifting the
handle (4a) and then pushing the
brewing unit up.
2. Place the Service T DISC (6a) on the
T DISC holder (4b) with the barcode
facing down.
Make sure that the  ap of the T DISC is
centred in the slot in the front.
3. Close the brewing unit by  rst bringing
it down.
4. Then push the handle (4a)  rmly to the
machine, until you hear an audible click.
5. Press the Start / Stop button (2) to start
the cleaning process.
6. When the cleaning process is complete,
empty the cup and return it under the
drink outlet.
!Important:
Please complete steps 5 and 6 four
times to ensure the machine is
cleaned and prepared for the next
steps.
7. Open the brewing unit, remove the
Service T DISC and store it in the
compartment (6) at the back of the
machine.
► The next step involves installing the
BRITA MAXTRA water  lter system that
came with your machine. Please follow
the instructions on the next pages.
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
4 x
7.
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Only BRITA MAXTRA water  ltration
system cartridges may be used in
TASSIMO machines.
BRITA MAXTRA  lter cartridges (5d)
are available from various retailers or
directly from the Bosch Customer Service
Department (see page 75 for contact
information).
To operate your machine with a new  lter
cartridge (5d), proceed as follows:
Preparing and inserting BRITA MAXTRA
 lter cartridge
1. Remove the  lter cartridge (5d) from its
protective wrap.
2. Immerse the  lter cartridge (5d) in cold
tap water and move it gently back and
forth to remove any air bubbles (about
5 seconds).
3. Remove the  lter cartridge holder (5c)
from the water tank and insert the
 lter cartridge (5d) into the appropriate
chamber of the  lter cartridge holder
(5c) until it snaps into place with an
audible click.
4. Hold the  lter cartridge holder (5c) un
der the tap,  ll it with fresh, cold water
and let the water run through the  lter
cartridge (5d).
Repeat this procedure three times.
1.
2.
3.
4.
3 x
BRITA MAXTRA water  ltration system
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5. Now place the  lter cartridge holder
(5c) with the  lter cartridge (5d) into the
empty water tank and  ll the tank with
fresh water to the max mark.
!Important:
Always remove the  lter cartridge
holder (5c) with the  lter cartridge
(5d) before running the descaling
programme.
5.
Activate BRITA Filter cartridge replace
indicator
For maximum  lter performance and anti
scale protection, the BRITA MAXTRA  lter
cartridge (5d) should be replaced every
eight weeks.
The BRITA cartridge replacement indicator
(3f) on the top of the machine uses bars to
indicate when the  lter cartridge (5d) should
be replaced with a new one.
To activate the BRITA  lter cartridge replace
ment indicator (3f), press and hold the Start
button until all four bars appear on the dis
play and blink twice.
The blinking dot in the lower right corner
indicates that the  lter cartridge replace
ment indicator (3f) is activated. All four bars
should be visible.
From this moment on, one bar disappears
every two weeks. When no bars are visible
after eight weeks and the arrow is blinking,
replace the  lter cartridge (5d).
To remove the  lter cartridge (5d), simply
pull it out by its tab.
To prepare a new  lter cartridge (5d),
follow the instructions in the section titled
“Preparing and inserting BRITA MAXTRA
 lter cartridge” and reset the BRITA  lter
cartridge replacement indicator (3f), by
pressing and holding the Start button.
i Note:
Your TASSIMO machine is now ready for
use.
i Note:
It’s a good idea to purchase a new  lter
cartridge (5d) when the replacement
indicator shows only one bar. BRITA
MAXTRA  lter cartridges (5d) are available
from various retailers or directly from the
Bosch Customer Service Department (see
page 75 for contact information).
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Controls and Displays
(see the illustration at the beginning of this
instruction manual)
ON / OFF switch (1)
The ON / OFF switch is the main power
switch for the machine. You use it to turn
on your TASSIMO machine or turn it off
completely.
i Note:
To save even more energy, the appliance
should be switched off after each use.
Start / Stop button (2)
The Start / Stop button is used to start
and interrupt the brewing, cleaning and
descaling processes.
Drink adjustment buttons
+ (2a) and - (2b)
You use the drink adjustment buttons
to adjust the size of the drink you are
preparing.
2a Makes a larger / longer drink
(milder avour)
2b Makes a smaller / shorter drink
(stronger avour)
+ LED (3a) and − LED (3b)
These LEDs light up when the T DISC has
been detected. The + and − LEDs light up
individually according to whether a bigger
or smaller drink has been selected and
ash during the brewing process.
Status LED F (3c)
The Status LED indicates four machine
conditions:
– Steady orange:
Machine is in standby mode
– Blinking orange:
Machine is in the process of brewing a
drink / cleaning / descaling
– Steady red:
Error mode (for example, if the barcode
was not recognized)
– Dimmed, orange light:
Power save mode
!Risk of scalding!
Wait until the Status LED F (3c) has
stopped blinking before attempting to
open the brewing unit.
Fill water tank T (3d)
This indicator lights up when the removable
water tank needs to be relled or is not in
place.
Descale required Q (3e)
This indicator lights up or blinks when your
TASSIMO machine must be descaled.
i Note:
Always descale your TASSIMO machine in
accordance with the instructions provided
under “Descaling” on page 14.
BRITA lter cartridge replacement
indicator (3f)
This indicator reminds you that it is time to
replace the BRITA MAXTRA lter cartridge
(5d).
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Cup size
To use cups of different sizes in accord
ance with your beverage selection, you
can adjust the cup stand of your TASSIMO
machine.
To adjust the height setting for small cups,
turn the control handle (7b) left to right until
it clicks into place.
For large cups or glasses, the cup stand
can be removed completely.
To remove lift up the front of the cup stand
and tilt towards the back.
i Notes:
– To ensure the best possible beverage
quality and avoid splashing, always use
the highest cup stand position.
– To avoid spillage, select the appropriate
cup size for each type of beverage. The
recommended cup size is indicated on
the original T DISC outer packaging.
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How to use your TASSIMO machine
To prepare your favourite beverage,
proceed as follows:
► Turn the TASSIMO machine on by
pressing the ON / OFF switch (1).
► Place a suitable cup on the stand (7)
according to the type of beverage.
Adjust the height of the cup stand, if
necessary, or remove it altogether for
large cups or glasses.
► Always set the cup stand as high as
possible.
1. Open the brewing unit by lifting the
handle (4a) and then pushing the
brewing unit up.
2. Select a beverage T DISC and insert
it into the T DISC holder (4b) with the
printed side down.
Make sure that the  ap of the T DISC is
located in the slot in the front.
3. Close the brewing unit by  rst bringing it
down and then pushing the handle (4a)
 rmly to the machine.
► When the T DISC has been detected,
the + / − LEDs light up.
The machine is now ready to brew your
beverage.
1.
2. 3.
!Important:
– For optimum results,  ll the tank only
with cool, fresh, noncarbonated water
each day.
– Do not use chemically softened water.
i Note:
Make sure that your TASSIMO machine
has been set up for use as described in the
section titled “First use of your TASSIMO
machine” on page 4.
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4. To brew your beverage with the
recommended settings as dened in the
T DISC bar code, go straight to Step 5.
► You have the option to adjust the
beverage quantity to your taste with
the drink adjustment buttons:
drink adjustment button + (2a):
larger / longer drink for a milder avour
drink adjustment button - (2b):
smaller / shorter drink for a stronger
avour
► If drink adjustment was chosen, either
the + or − LED will light up until you
start the brewing proces.
5. Press the Start / Stop button (2) once to
start the brewing process.
¡ Risk of scalding!
– Never attempt to open the brewing unit
during the brewing process.
– Keep in mind that the beverages are
very hot when dispensed.
– The brewing unit locks automatically
when brewing beverages at a higher
pressure.
► The Status LED F (3c) and (if selected)
the + or − LED blinks, while the
machine is brewing.
► If you want a larger beverage, you
can add more water immediately after
the brewing process by pressing and
holding the Start / Stop button (2) or the
drink adjustment button + (2a).
6. When the brewing process is complete,
the Status LED F (3c) stops blinking.
The brewing unit can be opened at this
point. Your beverage is now ready. You
can sit back and enjoy it or prepare
another beverage.
i Note:
There may be short pauses during the
brewing process. This is to achieve the
optimal avour extraction.
If you don’t prepare any other beverages,
your machine automatically switches to
powersave mode.
To save even more electricity, we recom
mend turning your TASSIMO machine off
with the ON / OFF switch (1) after each use.
Where to buy T DISCs
Your TASSIMO appliance works only with
specially developed capsules known as
TASSIMO T DISCs.
You can buy these T DISCs at various
retailers, or online at www.tassimo.com.
T DISC storage
T DISCs may be stored in their own pack
aging or in other containers of your choice.
They should be stored in a cool, dry place.
Do not store your T DISCs in the refrigera
tor or freezer. Provided the outer packaging
is intact, T DISCs may be used until the
bestbefore date which is printed on the
outer package.
Once outer foil packaging is removed, use
T DISCs within 6 weeks.
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Maintenance and day to day care
Clean your TASSIMO machine regularly
to ensure that it continues to produce
beverages of the best possible quality. If
the appliance has been unused for a long
time, run the cleaning process with the
Service T DISC several times to ensure
that the drinks it produces are of its
normal high quality (see “First use of your
TASSIMO machine”).
Never use vinegar or vinegarbased
products, scouring agents or chemically
softened water.
1. Clean the brewing system regularly
with a soft, damp cloth, especially
the T DISC barcode scanner (4e) and
the area around the clamp, so that
the T DISC barcode can be scanned
properly.
2. Wipe the outside of the appliance with
a soft, damp cloth.
3. Rinse out the water tank (5) and the
 lter cartridge holder (5c) by hand and
with water only; do not place them in
the dishwasher.
1. 2.
3.
¡ Risk of electric shock!
– Switch off and unplug the appliance
before cleaning.
– Never immerse the appliance in water.
– Do not use a steam cleaner.
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