Caso Coffee Compact Installation instructions

caso Coffee Compact 1
Original
Operating Manual
Electric coffee machine with grinder
Coffee Compact
Item No. 11849

CASO Design USA LLC
50 Mountain View Rd
Waren, NJ, 07059
[email protected]
www.CasoDesignUSA.com
T.: 908.604.0677
Document-Number: 11849 07-23-2018
Printing and typographical errors reserved.
© 2018 CASO Design USA LLC

1Operating Manual..................................................................4
1.1 General ............................................................................................................4
1.2 Information on this manual............................................................................4
1.3 Warning notices..............................................................................................4
1.4 Limitation of liability.......................................................................................5
1.5 Copyright protection ......................................................................................5
2Safety .....................................................................................5
2.1 Intended use....................................................................................................5
2.2 General Safety information............................................................................6
2.3 Sources of danger ..........................................................................................7
2.3.1 Danger of injury ................................................................................................7
2.3.2 Danger of burns................................................................................................8
2.3.3 Dangers due to electrical power .......................................................................8
3Commissioning.....................................................................8
3.1 Safety information ..........................................................................................8
3.2 Delivery scope and transport inspection......................................................9
3.3 Unpacking .......................................................................................................9
3.4 Disposal of the packaging .............................................................................9
3.5 Setup location requirements: ........................................................................9
3.6 Electrical connection....................................................................................10
3.7 Warning notices............................................................................................10
3.8 Rating plate ...................................................................................................10
4Operation and Handing ......................................................10
4.1 Overview........................................................................................................11
4.2 Before using your device for the first time.................................................12
4.3 Making Coffee ...............................................................................................13
4.4 After use........................................................................................................14
5Cleaning and Maintenance.................................................14
5.1 Safety information ........................................................................................15
5.2 Cleaning.........................................................................................................15
5.3 Descaling.......................................................................................................16
6Troubleshooting..................................................................16
6.1 Causes and rectification of faults ...............................................................17
7Disposal of the Old Device.................................................17
8Guarantee ............................................................................18
9Technical Data.....................................................................19

caso Coffee Compact 4
1 Operating Manual
1.1 General
Please read the information contained herein so that you can become familiar with your
device quickly and take advantage of the full scope of its functions.
Your Coffee Compact will serve you for many years if you handle it and care for it properly.
We wish you a lot of pleasure in using it!
1.2 Information on this manual
These Operating Instructions are a component of the Coffee Compact (referred to
hereafter as the Device) and provide you with important information for the initial
commissioning, safety, intended use and care of the device. The Operating Instructions
must be available at all times at the device. This Operating Manual must be read and
applied by every person who is instructed to work with the device: Commissioning
Operation Troubleshooting and/or Cleaning Keep the Operating
Manual in a safe place and pass it on to the subsequent owner along with the device.
1.3 Warning notices
The following warning notices are used in the Operating Manual concerned here.
DANGER
A warning notice of this level of danger indicates a potentially dangerous situation.
If the dangerous situation is not avoided, this can lead to death or serious injuries.
►Observe the instructions in this warning notice in order to avoid the danger of death or
serious personal injuries.
WARNING
A warning notice of this level of danger indicates a possible dangerous situation.
If the dangerous situation is not avoided, this can lead to serious injuries.
►Observe the instructions in this warning notice in order to avoid the personal injuries.
ATTENTION
A warning notice of this level of danger indicates a possible dangerous situation.
If the dangerous situation is not avoided, this can lead to slight or moderate injuries.
►Observe the instructions in this warning notice in order to avoid the personal injuries.
PLEASE NOTE
A notice of this kind indicates additional information, which will simplify the handling of the
machine.

1.4 Limitation of liability
All the technical information, data and notices with regard to the installation, operation and
care are completely up-to-date at the time of printing and are compiled to the best of our
knowledge and belief, taking our past experience and findings into consideration.
No claims can be derived from the information provided, the illustrations or descriptions in
this manual. The manufacturer does not assume any liability for damages arising as a
result of the following: Non-observance of the manual
Uses for non-intended purposes Use of unauthorized spare parts
Improper repairs Technical alterations, modifications of the device
Modifications of the device are not recommended and are not covered by the guarantee.
All translations are carried out to the best of our knowledge. We do not assume any liability
for translation errors, not even if the translation was carried out by us or on our
instructions. The original German text remains solely binding.
1.5 Copyright protection
This document is copyright protected. CASO Design USA LLC. reserves all the rights,
including those for photomechanical reproduction, duplication and distribution using
special processes (e.g. data processing, data carriers, data networks), even partially.
Subject to content and technical changes.
2 Safety
This chapter provides you with important safety notices when handling the device.
The device corresponds with the required safety regulations. Improper use can result in
personal or property damages.
2.1 Intended use
This device is only intended for use in households in enclosed spaces for
Cooking/brewing coffee Milling of coffee beans
Uses for a different purpose or for a purpose which exceeds this description are
considered incompatible with the intended or designated use.
Do not chop very hard ingredients such as ice.
Warning
Danger due to unintended use! Dangers can emanate from the device if it is used for an
unintended use and/or a different kind of use.
►Use the device exclusively for its intended use.
►Observe the procedural methods described in this Operating Manual.
Claims of all kinds due to damages resulting from unintended uses are excluded.
The User bears the sole risk.

2.2 General Safety information
Please note
Please observe the following general safety notices with regard to the safe handling
of the device.
►Read all these instructions before using the appliance.
►Children shall not play with the appliance.
►Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children.
►Keep the appliance and its power cable out of reach of children.
►Examine the device for any visible external damages prior to using it. Never put a
damaged device into operation.
Please note
►If the connection lead is damaged, you will need to have a new connection lead
installed by an authorized electrician.
►Do not leave the device unsupervised when it is in operation.
►Do not operate the Coffee Compact if it is empty. This could damage the device.
►Never fill the water tank beyond max-marking. Do ot use the device in case of
overflowing.
►Use the device exclusively for cooking coffee and grinding roasted coffee beans. Do not
fill any other liquids (as cold water) or foods (as roasted coffee beans) in the device.
►Unplug your appliance as soon as you stop using it or before cleaning it.
►All operations other than cleaning and usual maintenance must be performed by an
approved service centre.
►Do not leave the power cord hanging within children's reach.
►Do not disconnect the plug from the socket by pulling on the cord.
Please note
►The power cord must never be near or in contact with the hot parts of the machine, near
a source of heat or over a sharp edge.
►Do not use the jug on an open flame or on electric cooker plates and not in an oven/
microwave oven.
►Do not add water in the appliance if it is still hot.
►Always keep the lid closed when the device is operating.
►Never use the jug without the lid.
►Only qualified electricians, who have been trained by the manufacturer, may carry out
any repairs that may be needed. Improperly performed repairs can cause considerable
dangers for the user.
►Only customer service departments authorized by the manufacturer may carry out
repairs on the device during the guarantee period, as otherwise the guarantee
entitlements will be null and void in the event of any subsequent damages.

Please note
►Defective components must always be replaced with original replacement parts. Only
such parts will guarantee that the safety requirements are fulfilled.
►For your own safety, only use manufacturer accessories and spare parts suited to your
device.
►Check the grinding/brewing container for foreign objects before using the device.
►If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
►Device is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system.
►The device is not intended for grinding liquid or hot ingredients.
►Never place empty or almost empty glass jug on the warming plate when the device is
working or on any other hot surface.
►Do not set hot glass jug on wet or cold surface, the glass could burst.
Please note
►Switch off the device before pulling the plug.
►Make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C, otherwise the device does not
function properly.
►Always descale the device regularly to ensure optimum performance and prevent
malfunction.
►Make sure to cool down the device before cleaning or storing it.
►The device may give off some smoke and smell when you use fort he first times
because of oil on some parts, this will disappear soon and is normal.
►Always remove the plug from outlet in case of any malfunction, before filling and after
use, or before cleaning.
►Use the grinder to grind roasted coffee beans only. Grinding other food, such as nuts,
spices or unroasted beans may dull the blades and cause poor grinding or injury.
2.3 Sources of danger
2.3.1 Danger of injury
Warning
By careless use of the device risk of injury exist because of sharp edges. Note the
following warnings to avoid injury.
►Avoid contacting moving parts.
►The blades of the grinder are sharp, do not touch them. Be careful when emptying the
grinding/brewing container and during cleaning.

2.3.2 Danger of burns
Warning
The water, heated in this coffee maker, the jug, the water tank as well as the
warming plate, become very hot.
Please observe the following safety notices in order not to burn or scald yourself or others.
►During coffee brewing, water tank, warming plate, jug (by incoming coffee) will become
hot! Never touch the hot parts of the device! Take the jug only by the handle.
►Please always try the temperature of the coffee, before drinking.
Warning
►Temperature of the coffee is high, handle the jug with care to avoid scalding.
►The lid must always remain closed during coffee brewing!
►Caution: The warming plate can be hot after use caused by residual heat.
►Be careful not to get burnt by the steam escaping from the vent. Do not cover the steam
vent.
2.3.3 Dangers due to electrical power
DANGER Mortal danger due to electrical power!
Mortal danger exists when coming into contact with live wires or subassemblies!
Observe the following safety notices to avoid dangers due to electrical power:
►If the connection lead is damaged, you will need to have a special connection lead
installed by an authorized electrician.
►Do not operate this device if its power cable or plug is damaged, if it does not work
properly or if it is damaged or has been dropped. If the power cable is damaged, it will
need to be replaced by the manufacturer or his service agency or a similar qualified
person, to avoid any dangers.
Danger
►Do not open the housing on the device under any circumstances. There is a danger of
an electrical shock if live connections are touched and the electrical or mechanical
structure is altered. In addition, functional faults on the device can also occur.
►Do not put the machine, power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
3 Commissioning
This chapter provides you with important safety notices during the initial commissioning of
the device. Observe the following notices to avoid dangers and damages:
3.1 Safety information
Warning
Personal and property damages can occur during commissioning of the device!
Observe the following safety notices to avoid such dangers:
►Packaging materials may not be used for playing. There is a danger of suffocation.

►Transport, unpack and use two persons to set down the device because of the heavy
weight of the device.
3.2 Delivery scope and transport inspection
As a rule, the Coffee Compact is delivered with the following components:
coffee compact jug filter grinding/brewing container
coffee spoon lid of grinding/brewing container operating instructions
Please note
►Examine the shipment for its completeness and for any visible damages.
Please note
►Immediately notify the carrier, the insurance and the supplier about any incomplete
shipment or damages as a result of inadequate packaging or due to transportation.
3.3 Unpacking
To unpack the device, proceed as follows:
Remove the device out of the carton and remove the packaging material.
3.4 Disposal of the packaging
The packaging protects the device against damages during transit. The packaging materials are
selected in accordance with environmentally compatible and recycling-related points of view and
can therefore be recycled. Returning the packaging back to the material loop saves raw materials
and reduces the quantities of accumulated waste. Take any packaging materials that are no longer
required to “Green Dot” recycling collection points for disposal.
Please note
►If possible, keep the original packaging for the device for the duration of the guarantee
period of the device, in order that the device can be re-packaged properly in the event
of a guarantee claim.
3.5 Setup location requirements:
In order to ensure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device, the setup location
must fulfil the following prerequisites:
Only use this device on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface away from water splashes
and any heat sources.
Never use the device outdoors and always place in a dry environment.
Choose the setup location in such a way that children cannot reach any hot surfaces on
the device. Do not set up the device in a hot, wet or extremely damp
environment or near flammable material.

The electrical socket must be easily accessible so that the power lead can be
disconnected easily, in the case of an emergency.
The installation and assembly of this device in non-stationary setup locations must be
carried out by specialist companies / electricians, provided they guarantee the
prerequisites for the safe use of this device.
3.6 Electrical connection
In order to ensure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device, the following
instructions must be observed for the electrical connection:
Before connecting the device, compare the connection data (voltage and frequency) on
the rating plate with those of your electrical network. This data must agree in order that
no damages occur in the device. If in doubt, ask your qualified electrician.
The electrical outlet must be protected by a 16A safety cut-out switch.
Make sure that the power cable is undamaged and has not been installed under the
device or over hot or sharp surfaces.
The electrical safety of the device is only guaranteed if the device is connected to a
properly installed protective conductor system. Operations using an electrical outlet
without a protective conductor are prohibited. If in doubt, have the house installation
checked over by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be made responsible
for damages that are caused by a missing or damaged protective conductor.
3.7 Warning notices
Attention. Danger due to hot surface!
►Do not touch the hot surfaces of the device. Danger of burns!
►Do not set or lay any items on the device.
3.8 Rating plate
The rating plate with the connection and performance data can be founded on the bottom
of the unit.
4 Operation and Handing
This chapter provides you with important notices with regard to operating the device.
Observe the following notices to avoid dangers and damages:
Warning
►Do not leave the device unsupervised when it is in operation, so that you can intervene
quickly in the event of dangers.

4.1 Overview
1 steam vent
2 lid of grinding/brewing container
3 filter 3a handle of the filter
4 blades of grinder
5 grinding/brewing container
6 drip stop
7 lid of water tank
8 scale of watertank
9 control dial with OFF, setting for
ground coffee or coffee beans
10 start button
11 warming plate
12 jug
13 coffee spoon
Disassembly of grinding/brewing container with filter and lid
Press the button on the side of the lid of grinding/brewing container and lift the lid, to
remove it.
Turn the grinding/brewing container anti-clockwise (1) until you can hear a click sound,
then lift it up (2). Take the filter at its handle and lift it.
Please note
►Please remove the jug before disassembly, otherwise coffee ground may infiltrate the
jug.

Assembly of grinding/brewing container with filter and lid
Place the grinding/brewing basket, until you a hear a click sound (1) turn it clockwise until
the container latches.
Take the filter at its handle (A) and place it a position B into the grinding/brewing container.
Place the lid of grinding/brewing container, observe that the water tube C is placed into the
water inlet D, and press the lid downwards until it latches.
Setting of control dial (9)
setting for 3-4 cups of coffee made with
coffee beans
setting for 1-2 cups of coffee made with
coffee beans
setting for ground coffee
OFF = On/Off
Proportion of coffee cups to amount of coffee beans/ ground coffee
Cup quantity
Dosage
Setting of control dial
1
1 heaped spoon (approx. 0.2 oz)
2
2 heaped spoons (approx. 0.5 oz)
3
3 heaped spoons (approx. 0.7 oz)
4
4 heaped spoons (approx. 1 oz)
4.2 Before using your device for the first time
Disassemble grinding/brewing container, filter, lid of grinding/brewing container and jug,
rinse under runnig water and dry them. Re-assemble the device.

Fill fresh water into the water tank and turn control dial on position .
Press start button. The device will start working and the circuit of the device is rinsed
through. When the start button stops flashing then turn the control dial to OFF. Pour out
the hot water.
Warning
►The blades of the grinder are sharp, do not touch them. Be careful when emptying the
grinding/brewing container and during cleaning.
4.3 Making Coffee
Warning
►Warning symbol: hot steam.
►Caution hot steam can escape at device. Risk of burns.
Open the lid of the brewing/grinding container. Fill the
desired amount of coffee beans or ground coffee into the
filter (A), look at amount indication (B).
Replace the lid of grinding/brewing container.
Warning
►Do not open the lid of grinding/brewing container during
use. Danger of burns!
►Do not fill the grinding/brewing container above max-
marking, otherwise the device cannot work properly
►If device is not working correctly then pull the plug and wait at least 10 minutes before
you open the lid of grinding/brewing container.
Please note
►Attention! Ensure that coffee beans/ground coffee do not
fall into the water inlet.
Open the lid of the water tank (D).
Fill desired amount of water into the
water tank (according to the scale).
Close the lid of the water tank.

Place the jug on the warming plate, tilt it slightly when you place it.
Plug into outlet, you can hear an acoustic signal, the device is in
standby mode.
Turn the control dial to desired setting (1). You can hear an
acoustic signal, then press start button (2). You can hear another
acoustic signal, the start button is illuminated and flashes, the
device will start to work.
The device will brew coffee until the water tank is empty.
Then you can hear one acoustic signal and the start button is
illuminated without flashing. The device will automatically
enter into keep-warm mode and will switch off automatically
after 30 minutes.
Turn the control dial to Off-position. You can hear an acoustic
signal.
This device is equipped with a drip stop system which
enables you to serve coffee before all the water has dripped
through. Quickly put the jug back in place to avoid any spillage.
Please note
►Use only cold water.
►Do not exceed the maximum amount of water indicated on the scale of water tank.
►For better heat retention, rinse out the jug with hot water before use.
►Wait a few minutes before brewing coffee again.
►The device will keep the coffee warm 30 minutes after brewing and after this
automatically switches off.
4.4 After use
Pull the plug and wait until device is cooled down. Remove the jug from the warming plate.
Remove the grinding/brewing container anticlockwise and lift it upwards. Take out the
filter.
Clean grinding/brewing container, filter, lid of grinding/brewing container and the jug,
please refer to “cleaning and maintenance”.
5 Cleaning and Maintenance
This chapter provides you with important notices with regard to cleaning and maintaining
the device. Please observe the notices to prevent damages due to cleaning the device
incorrectly and to ensure trouble-free operation.

5.1 Safety information
Attention
Please observe the following safety notices, before you commence with cleaning the
device:
►The device must be cleaned at regular intervals and calcium deposits should be
removed.
►Switch the device off prior to cleaning it and unplug the plug from the wall power outlet.
►The water tank, filter, jug and grinding/brewing container are hot after their use. Wait
until the device has cooled down.
►Do not use any aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
►Do not scrape off stubborn dirt with hard items.
5.2 Cleaning
Remove the coffee grounds from the grinding/brewing container.
Rinse grinding/brewing container under running water and dry it
after this. Clean the lid of grinding/brewing container in the same
way.
Clean the filter under running water and dry it
after this.
Clean the cooled jug with water and dry it.
Press the drip stop and clean it with running
water, then dry it.
Warning
►Do not clean the device when it is hot.
►Never put the device (besides above mentioned parts) into water or under running
water.
►Be sure to unplug the device before cleaning. To protect against electrical shock do not
immerse cord, plug or unit in water or liquid.

5.3 Descaling
The device has to be descaled regularly, otherwise the coffee taste will be affected and the
scale deposits can damage the device.
When the noise during brewing increases, or the brewing time is longer, or the device
switches off before the water tank is empty, then these are indications that descaling is
necessary.
The frequency of descaling depends on the water hardness and how often the device is
used.
- With soft water, descale at least every 3 month
- With hard water, descale every month
If you do not know your water hardness please contact your water company.
Use a liquid descaler that is suitable for coffee machines and read the instructions
thoroughly before use.
1. Mix the descaler in a measuring cup with cold water.
In case of using solid descaler/powder, it must dissolve completely.
2. Fill the water tank with the prepared solution up to max level.
3. Turn the control dial to setting for ground coffee, place the jug and press start button
as if you want to brew coffee.
4. Repeat steps 1-3. Do not refill the used solution after brewing process into the water
tank again, use a fresh solution.
5. Operate 2 brewing cycles only with water (without descaler) to remove all descaler
residues.
Please note
►Never interrupt the descaling process.
►The guarantee excludes devices which have stopped working or do not work properly
due to lack of descaling.
6 Troubleshooting
This chapter provides you with important notices with regard to operating the device.
Observe the following notices to avoid dangers and damages:
Attention
►Only qualified electricians, who have been trained by the manufacturer, may carry out
any repairs on electrical equipment.
►Improperly performed repairs can cause considerable dangers for the user and
damages to the device.

6.1 Causes and rectification of faults
Problem
Possible solution
Coffee brews too slowly (more than
10 minutes).
The device switches off before water
tank is empty.
Descale the device (see chapter descaling)
Clean the grinding/brewing container and drip stop valve of
coffee residue.
The drip stop does not work
Clean the valve under running water and press the drip
stop carefully several times.
Water leaks out of the device.
Do not fill the water tank beyond the max level.
Coffee grounds enter into the jug.
Check if grinding/brewing basket is overflowed because of
to much ground coffee.
Place the jug correctly on warming plate.
Do not remove the jug during brewing for longer as 30
seconds.
The coffee is not strong enough or
the coffee is too strong.
Have you used correct amount of coffee beans/ ground
coffee? It should be one heaped spoon of coffee for each
cup.
The coffee does not taste good.
Check if you leave the jug on the warming plate to long,
especially if it contains only a small amount of coffee.
The coffee is not hot enough.
Check if you brewed too small amount of coffee. The
coffee is heated longer when you brew more of it.
Check if jug is placed correctly on warming plate.
Its difficult to place the jug on the
warming plate.
Check if jug and grinding/brewing container are in correct
position.
Tilt the jug slightly to insert it. Caution: Do not spill the hot
coffee.
There is less coffee in the jug than
expected.
Is the jug correctly placed under the drip stop? Otherwise
the drip stop prevents the coffee from flowing into the jug.
The device needs to be descaled.
Attention
►If you are unable to solve the problem with the steps shown above, please contact
Customer Service.
7 Disposal of the Old Device
Old electric and electronic devices frequently still contain valuable materials.
However, they also contain damaging substances, which were necessary for
their functionality and safety.

If these were put in the non-recyclable waste or were handled incorrectly, they could be
detrimental to human health and the environment.
Therefore, do not put your old device into the non-recyclable waste under any
circumstances.
Please note
►Utilise the collection point, established in your town, to return and recycle old electric
and electronic devices. If necessary, contact your town hall, local refuse collection
service or your dealer for information.
►Ensure that your old device is stored safely away from children until it is taken away.
8 Guarantee
12 Months Limited Warranty
Caso Design USA warrants that for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, this
product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Caso Design USA at its
option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be
defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or
remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement
may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive
warranty. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on
this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of the initial retail
purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is
required to obtain warranty performance.
This limited warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of
the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current,
use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone
other than Caso Design USA service center. Further this limited warranty does not cover:
Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on Caso Design USA’s Liability?
Caso Design USA shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused
by the breach of any express, implied or statutory warranty or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of
the above warranty.

Caso Design USA disclaims all other warranties, conditions, or representations, express
implied, statutory or otherwise.
Caso Design USA shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the
purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use the product including incidental, special,
consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of contract,
fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the
incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary
from province to province, state to state, or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
9 Technical Data
Device
Electric coffee machine with grinder
Name
Coffee Compact
Modell
CM6686A
Item No.:
1849
Mains data
120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption
600 W
External measurements
6.89“x 10.83“x 9.1“
Capacity
Approx. 20 fl oz
Net weight
4 lbs 13 oz