Bosch TASSIMO TAS 55 GH Series User manual

TAS 55xxGB/CH
Instruction manual
Gebrauchsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
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Instruction manual ..................................2
Gebrauchsanleitung ..............................20
Mode d’emploi ......................................38
Istruzioni per l’uso ................................56
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Safety instructions
¡ Risk of scalding!
– Your TASSIMO machine prepares
hot beverages – please handle them
carefully.
– Never attempt to open the brewing unit
during the brewing process.
– Wait until the Status LED F (3c) has
stopped blinking before attempting to
open the brewing unit.
!Important:
– Please read this user manual and the
enclosed materials carefully and follow
the instructions carefully.
– Keep them for future reference.
– Do not use T DISCs more than once.
– Do not use damaged T DISCs.
¡ Risk of electric shock!
– This appliance is designed for pre pa
ra tion of small amounts of coffee for
domestic use or for use in noncom
mercial, householdlike environments,
such as staff kitchens in shops, ofces,
agricultural and other small businesses
or for use by guests at bedandbreak
fast establishments, small hotels and
similar residential facilities.
– Connect and operate the appliance
only in accordance with the specica
tions on the rating label.
– Do not use your TASSIMO machine if
either the power cord or appliance is
damaged.
– Use indoors at room temperature only
and not above 2000m sea level.
– Do not let children or persons with
reduced mental or sensory abilities or
limited knowledge and experience use
the appliance, unless they are super
vised or have been instructed in the
use of the appliance by a person who
is responsible for their safety.
– Keep children away from the appliance.
– Supervise children to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
– In the event of malfunction, unplug the
appliance immediately.
– To avoid potential hazards, repairs
such as replacing a damaged cord
should only be performed by our
service personnel.
– Never immerse the appliance or power
cord in water.
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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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4. All parts of the cup stand (7) are
dishwashersafe.
5. Remove the T DISC holder (4b) and
the piercing unit (4c). Also remove
the drink outlet (4d) by pushing it up.
It is recommended to clean these
parts regularly, otherwise the drink
outlet could become blocked, possibly
causing leakage or reduced drink sizes.
► All these parts can also be cleaned in
the dishwasher.
► When preparing a number of drinks one
after another, the piercing unit may be
manually cleaned quickly and easily
under running water.
i Note:
If you prepare beverages containing milk
or cocoa, we recommend cleaning the
brewing unit more frequently by using the
Service T DISC as described in the section
titled “First use of your TASSIMO machine”.
4.
5.
!Important:
– The piercing unit and the drink outlet
can be very hot immediately after
brewing.
– After use, we recommend that the
Service T DISC be stored in its
com partment (6) at the back of the
appliance.
– The drink outlet (4d) must be put back
in place after cleaning.
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Descaling
!Important:
– If you have very hard water, notice
an unusual amount of steam or if the
beverage size is not what it should
be, descale the machine before the
Q LED comes on.
– Although the enclosed BRITA
MAXTRA  lter system reduces the
amount of lime in the water signi 
cantly, it does not eliminate the need
for regular descaling.
– Do not drink any of the liquids used for
descaling.
– Never use vinegar or vinegarbased
products.
– Always remove the  lter cartridge holder
(5c) with the  lter cartridge (5d) before
running the descaling programme.
– Never interrupt the descaling
programme.
Your TASSIMO machine must be descaled
regularly, because heating water creates
limescale which accumulates in the machine
over time. When descaling is needed, the
machine indicates this by activating the
“Descale required” ' LED (3e). When this
LED lights up, you should descale your
machine immediately. Not doing so may
result in machine not functioning properly
and beverage quality deteriorating.
If you have not descaled the machine after
another 20 T DISCs, the indicator starts to
blink.
Special descaling agents can be
obtained from www.tassimo.com, the
Bosch customer service department
(article no. 310967, for contact details,
see page 75) or from your retailer.
Running the descaling programme
1. Remove the water tank from your
TASSIMO machine and take out the
 lter cartridge holder (5c) with the  lter
cartridge (5d).
2. Remove the Service T DISC from the
compartment (6) at the back of the
machine.
1.
2.
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3. Fill the water tank up to the descaling
mark (0,5 l) and add the descaling agent
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
i Note:
If you have hard water, increase the
amount of the descaling agent.
4. Replace the water tank by slanting it
slightly and returning it to its original
position until it clicks into place.
5. Place a container with a capacity of at
least 500 ml under the drink outlet.
6. Open the brewing unit by lifting the
handle (4a) and then pushing the
brewing unit up. Place the Service
T DISC on the T DISC holder (4b) with
the barcode facing down. Make sure
that the  ap of the T DISC is located in
the slot in the front.
► Close the brewing unit by  rst bringing it
down and then pushing the handle (4a)
 rmly to the machine, until you hear an
audible click.
7. Press and hold the Start / Stop button
(2) for at least 5 seconds to start the
descaling programme.
► Release the Start / Stop button after
5 seconds; the machine will run the
descaling cycle automatically. This is
indicated by the Status LED F and
“Descale required” LED ' blinking.
i Note:
The descaling solution is pumped through
the machine in intervals and then runs into
the container until the water tank is almost
empty. A small amount of liquid is always
left in the tank.
3. 4.
5. 6.
500 ml
20 min
7. 5 sec.
!Important:
The descaling programme runs for
about 20 minutes.
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8. When the Status LED F and “Descale
required” LED ' stop blinking, the
descaling process is complete. Empty
the receiving container and return it
under the drink outlet.
► Rinse the water tank thoroughly and  ll
up to the max mark with fresh water.
► Replace it back onto your TASSIMO
machine.
9. Open and close the brewing unit
(Leave the Service T DISC in the
T DISC holder).
10. Press the Start / Stop button (2) brie y
to run the cleaning cycle.
11. When the cleaning process is complete,
empty the cup and return it under the
drink outlet.
!Important:
Please complete steps 10 and 11
four times.
Your TASSIMO machine has now been
properly descaled and cleaned.
12. Now open the brewing unit, remove the
Service T DISC and store it in the com
partment (6) at the back of the machine.
8.
9.
10. 11.
4 x
12.
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13. 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.
i Note:
Your TASSIMO machine is ready for use
again.
13.
Disposal
This appliance is labelled in accordance
with the European Directive 2002 /96 /EG
relating to waste electrical and electronic
equipment – WEEE. The directive provides
the framework for the EUwide takeback
and disposal of endoflife appliances.
Please ask your retailer about current
disposal facilities.
All rights reserved.
A
!Important:
– Bosch only manufactures the
TASSIMO machine. It therefore
does not guarantee the availability of
TASSIMO T DISCs.
– To  nd out where to purchase beverage
T DISCs go to www.tassimo.com
Troubleshooting
The following table provides solutions for problems and glitches that may arise as you
use your TASSIMO machine. If you do not  nd a solution for your speci c problem, or the
problem persists after troubleshooting please contact our customer service department.
Problem Possible cause Solution
Appliance not working;
no symbols light up.
There is no power supply. Check that the appliance is prop
erly plugged into the power supply.
Machine brews but no
drink dispensed.
The water tank is not
correctly positioned.
Make sure that the water tank is
positioned correctly.
The water tank was
removed during the
brewing process or there
is air in the system.
Start a cleaning cycle with the
Service T DISC.
The  oat in the water
tank is stuck.
Clean the water tank and ensure
the  oat can move.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Drink size smaller than
usual.
Not enough water in the
water tank.
Fill the water tank after the drink
has nished dispensing and press
the start / stop button to nish the
drink.
The appliance needs
descaling.
Descale the appliance (for details
see “Descaling”).
More steam than usual. The appliance needs
descaling.
Descale the appliance (for details
see “Descaling”).
The appliance does not
recognise the inserted
T DISC and remains in
standby mode or the
Status LED F lights up
red.
Appliance is not switched
on.
Make sure the appliance is
switched on before inserting a
T DISC.
No T DISC inserted. Check if T DISC has been inserted.
The barcode could not be
detected.
Clean the T DISC barcode reading
window and try again or smooth
the barcode on the T DISC out with
your thumb.
Use another T DISC.
If problems persist contact the
TASSIMO careline
08 00 032 88 33 (UK only)
The brewing system is
not properly closed.
Clean the brewing system thor
oughly, especially in the area of the
clamp.
The quality of the foam /
crema has deteriorated.
The drink outlet is
clogged or dirty.
Remove the drink outlet from the
brewing unit and detach the pierc
ing unit. After cleaning everything
thoroughly, reassemble the parts
and replace them in the brewing
unit.
Clean the brewing unit with the
Service T DISC.
The appliance needs
descaling.
Descale the appliance (for details
see “Descaling”).
Brewing unit cannot be
securely closed.
T DISC Piercing unit
or T DISC holder is not
properly inserted.
Insert T DISC holder or T DISC
piercing unit properly.
The T DISC is not in
serted properly.
Reinsert the T DISC and make
sure it is properly positioned.
The brewing unit is not
properly closed.
Push the handle down until it snaps
into place with an audible click.
Clean the brewing system
thoroughly, especially in the area of
the clamp.
Brewing unit cannot be
opened.
The brewing unit is still
locked.
Wait until the Status LED F has
stopped blinking before attempting
to open the brewing unit.
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