Lebensstil Kollektion LKCM-112X User manual

220-240V~ 50Hz 1100W

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before using the electrical appliance, the following basic precautions should always be
followed:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Before using, check that the voltage of wall outlet corresponds with the rated voltage
marked on the rating plate.
3. Ensure appliance has a grounded plug and is well earthed.
4. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury, do not immerse product, cord or plug, in
water or other liquid.
5. Remove plug from wall outlet before cleaning and when not in use. Allow appliance to
cool down completely before taking off, attaching components or before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord, plug, after the appliance malfunctions,
has dropped or damaged in any manner. Send appliance to the nearest authorized service
facility for repairs and maintenance.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
result in fire, electric shock or injury.
8. Place appliance on flat surface or table, do not let power cord hang over edges of tables or
counters.
9. Ensure the power cord does not touch hot surfaces of appliance.
10. Do not place appliance on hot surfaces, near fire or any other heat source to prevent
damage to appliance.
11. To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet. Do not remove plug by pulling the cord.
12. Do not use appliance for other than the intended use and place it in a dry environment.
13. Be careful not to get burned by the steam.
14. Do not touch the hot surface of appliance (such as steam wand, and the steel mesh that
has just boiled). Use handle or knob.
15. Do not let the coffee maker operate without water.
16. DO NOT remove the metal funnel while brewing coffee. Please remove the metal funnel
to make additional coffee after finish brewing for more than 10 seconds. Caution should also
be taken while removing the metal funnel since the metal parts will be hot. Please make sure
to hold it by the handle and to use the filter retention clip to dispose the grounds. Caution

should be taken when moving unit with hot liquids.
17. Connect plug to wall outlet before using and turn any switch off before plug is removed
from wall outlet.
18. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by
children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of
reach of children aged less than 8 years.
19. Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
20. Children shall not play with the appliance.
21. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
– staff kitchen, shops, offices and other work environments;
– farm houses;
– hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.
22. Do not use outdoors.
23. Save these instructions.

KNOW YOUR COFFEE MAKER

CONTROL PANEL

BEFORE THE FIRST USE
To ensure the first cup of coffee tastes excellent, you should rinse the coffee maker with
warm water as following:
1. Pull out the water tank of the coffee maker. Pour water into water tank, the water level
should not exceed the “MAX” mark in the tank, then insert it into the coffee maker.
Note: The appliance is supplied with a removable tank for easy cleaning, you can fill the tank
with water firstly, and then insert the tank into the appliance.
2. Set steel mesh into metal funnel (no coffee in steel mesh), then put the metal funnel under
the metal funnel holder (see Fig.1), and turn it anticlockwise until it is fixed tightly (see Fig.2
and Fig.3).
Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3
3.Place an espresso cup you have prepared on drip plate. Make sure the steam knob is at the
“O” position.
Note: As the appliance is not equipped with any cup or jug, prepare your own jug or cup.
4.Connect into power source, press down the ON/OFF button “ ”to turn on the unit. The
power indicator (red) will be illuminated.
5.Press down the pump control button “ ”, the pump will pump water, when there is water
flowing out. Close the pump by pressing the pump control button “ ”again.
6. Make sure the coffee/steam button “ ”/“”is at the higher position and wait for a
Metal funnel holder

moment, the appliance begin preheating until the coffee indicator (green) illuminates, it
means that the preheating is finished.
7. Press down the pump control button “ ”again, and water will flow out.
8. After water has flown for 1 minute, press the pump control button “ ”, you can pour out
the water in each container then clean them thoroughly, now you can start brewing coffee.
Note: There may be noise when pumping the water for the first time, it is normal, as the
appliance is releasing the air in the appliance. After about 20s, the noise will disappear.
PREHEATING
To make a cup of good hot Espresso coffee, it is recommended to preheat the appliance
before making coffee, including the funnel and cup, so that the coffee flavour will not be
influenced by the cold parts.
1. Remove the removable water tank and fill it with desired water, the water level should be
between the “MAX” mark and the “MIN” mark in the tank. Then insert the tank into the
appliance properly.
2. Set steel mesh into metal funnel (no coffee in steel mesh), then put the metal funnel under
the metal funnel holder (see Fig.1), and turn it anticlockwise until it is fixed tightly (see Fig.2
and Fig.3).
3. Place an espresso cup you have prepared on removable cup shelf.
4. Then connect appliance to power supply. Make sure the steam knob is at the "O" position.
5. Press the ON/OFF button “ ”to turn on the unit, the power indicator (red) will illuminate,
make sure the coffee/steam button “ ”/“”is at the higher position.
6. Press down the pump control button “ ”to the lower position, when there is water
flowing out, close the pump immediately by pressing the pump control button “ ”again to
the higher position. The purpose of the step is to pump the water of the tank into the housing.
7. When the coffee indicator (green) is illuminated, and you should press down the pump
control button “ ”again, there will be hot water flowing out.
8. After water flows for 20S, press the pump control button “ ”. The preheating is finished.
MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE
1. Remove the funnel by turning it clockwise.
2. Add ground coffee to steel mesh with measuring spoon, a spoon ground coffee power can

make about a cup of top-grade coffee, then press the ground coffee powder tightly with the
tamper.
3. Set steel mesh into metal funnel (no coffee in steel mesh), then put the metal funnel under
the metal funnel holder (see Fig.1), and turn it anticlockwise until it is fixed tightly (see Fig.2
and Fig.3).
4. Pour out hot water in the cup. Then place the hot cup on removable cup shelf.
5. Make sure the steam knob is at the "O" position and the coffee/steam button “ ”is at the
higher position.
6. At the time, the coffee indicator (green) is illuminated, once the lamp illuminates, you
should press down the pump control button “ ”to the lower position, wait for a moment,
there will be coffee flowing out.
7. You should press and release the pump control button “ ”to the higher position manually
when desired coffee is obtained or the color of coffee becomes weak.
8. After coffee flows into the cup, press the ON/OFF button “ ”, and the power indicator and
coffee indicator lights go out and the coffee maker stops working, your coffee is ready now.
WARNING: do not leave the coffee maker unattended during making coffee, as you need to
operate manually sometimes!
Note: During brewing coffee or making steam, it is normal the indicator light is off, it only
means that the heater is heating up to keep the temperature at a certain temperature.
9. You can take the metal funnel out by turning clockwise, then pour the coffee residue out
with the steel mesh pressed by press bar.
10. Let them cool down completely, then rinse under running water.
MAKE CAPPUCCINO
You can get a cup of cappuccino by topping a cup of espresso with frothy milk.
Note: while making steam, ensure metal funnel is in position.
Method:
1. Prepare espresso first with container big enough according to the part “MAKE ESPRESSO
COFFEE”, and make sure the steam knob is at the "O" position.
2. Press down the coffee/steam button “ ”to the lower position, waiting until steam
indicator (yellow light) illuminates.

3. Fill a jug with about 100 grams of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared, recommended
to use whole milk at refrigerator temperature (not hot!).
4. For better quality milk froth, recommended to keep steam knob at open position for
approximately 15s, since the early steam contains too much water, turn the knob to “O”
position.
5. Insert the steam wand about two centimeters into the milk, then turn the steam knob slowly
anticlockwise, steam will be released from the steam wand. Frothy milk is produced by
moving vessel round up to down.
Note:
Never touch steam outlet during steam production and be careful not to get scalded.
Never turn the steam knob quickly, as the steam will accumulate rapidly in a short time
which may increase the potential risk of explosion.
6. When the desired result is achieved, you can turn the steam knob to the “O” position.
7. Please follow the operation as below to prevent steam outlet from being blocked every
time after milk frothing: put an empty jug under the steam wand, then turn on the steam knob
and press down the pump control button “ ” to the lower position, the pump will pump
water, after the water flows out for 30 seconds, press the pump control button “ ” to the
higher position, finally, clean the steam outlet with wet sponge, but take care not to get
scalded!
8. Press and release the ON/OFF button “ ”to switch off appliance.
9. Pour the frothed milk into the prepared espresso, now the cappuccino is ready. Sweeten if
desired, sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder.
Note: Please follow the operation as below if the steam outlet is blocked: firstly turn the
steam knob to “O” position and make the coffee maker cool down for about half an hour,
then poke the steam outlet for several times with a needle about 1mm in diameter, finally,
press down the coffee/steam button “ ” and turn on the steam knob to check if the appliance
can produce steam normally when the steam indicator (yellow light) illuminates. Please
contact the Pensonic Customer Care if the appliance cannot produce steam after doing the
above.

FROTHING MILK/PRODUCING STEAM TO HEAT LIQUIDS
The steam wand can be used to froth milk and make hot beverages like drinking chocolate,
water or tea.
Method:
1. Remove the removable tank and fill it with desired water, the water level should not
exceed the “MAX” mark in the tank, insert the tank into the appliance properly.
2. Then connect the appliance to power supply.
3. Press down the ON/OFF button “ ”to turn on the unit, the power indicator light (red)
illuminates.
4. Press down the pump control button “ ”to the lower position, make sure the
coffee/steam button “ ”is at the higher position, the pump will pump water, when there is
water flowing out, close the pump immediately.
5. Press down the coffee/steam button“ ”to the lower position and wait for a moment, the
appliance begins to heat until the (yellow) lamp illuminates, it means the heating is finished.
6. Dip the steam wand into the liquid to be heated. If you want to froth milk, dip the steam
wand about 2 centimeters into the milk. Turn the steam knob in anti-clockwise slowly to start
making steam.
7. When the desired result is achieved, you can turn the steam knob to the “O” position.
8. Please follow this operation to prevent steam outlet being blocked after milk frothing is
done: put an empty jug under the steam band, then turn on the steam knob and press down
the pump control button “ ” to the lower position, the pump will pump water, after the
water flows for 30 seconds, press the pump control button “ ” to the higher position, finally,
clean the steam outlet with wet sponge, take care not to get scalded!
9. Press and release the ON/OFF button “ ”to cut off the power source.
Note: Please follow the operation as below if the steam outlet is blocked: firstly turn the
steam knob to “O” position and make the coffee maker cool down for about half an hour,
then poke the steam outlet a few times with a needle about 1mm in diameter, finally, press
down the coffee/steam button “ ” and turn on the steam knob to check if the appliance can
produce steam normally when the steam indicator (yellow) illuminates. Please contact
Pensonic Customer Care Centre if the appliance is unable to produce steam after operating as
above.

AUTOMATIC POWER OFF FUNCTION
The appliance will turn off automatically 29 minutes after pressing ON/OFF button.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE:
1. Shut off power source and let the coffee maker cool down completely before cleaning.
2. Clean housing of coffee maker with moisture-proof sponge often and clean water tank,
drip tray and removable shelf regularly then dry them.
Note: Do not clean with alcohol or solvent cleanser. Never immerse the housing in water for
cleaning.
3. Detach the metal funnel by turning it clockwise, get rid of coffee residue inside, then you
can clean it with cleanser, but at last you must rinse with clear water. Do not wash the metal
funnel in a dishwasher.
4. Clean all the attachments in the water and dry thoroughly.
Note: Clean the appliance after every use in order to make it work properly.
CLEANING MINERAL DEPOSITS
1. To ensure your coffee maker can operate efficiently, internal piping is clean and flavor of
coffee is maintained, you should clean the mineral deposits every 1-2 months.
2. Fill the tank with water and descaler to the MAX level (the proportion of water and
descaler is 4:1, details refer to the instruction of descaler. Please use “household descaler”,
you can use the citric acid (obtainable from chemist’s or drug stores) instead of the descaler
(one hundred parts of water and three parts of citric acid).
3. According to the program of preheating, put the metal funnel (no coffee powder in it) and
carafe (jug) in place. Brew water per “PREHEATING”.
4. Press down the ON/OFF button “ ”to turn on the unit, the power indicator (red light) will
be illuminated, you should press the pump control button “ ”to the lower position, make
sure the coffee/steam button “ ”is at the higher position, when there is water flowing out
and close the pump by pressing the pump control button “ ”again, and wait for a moment,
the coffee maker begins to be heated.
5. When the ready indicator (green light) illuminates, it shows the heating is finished. Press
down the pump control button “ ”to the lower position and make two cups coffee (about

2Oz). Then close the pump and wait for 5s.
6. Press down the coffee/steam button “ ”to the lower position, wait until the yellow
indicator light is illuminated. Make steam for 2 min, then turn the steam knob to the "O"
position to stop making steam. Press the ON/OFF button “ ”to turn off the unit immediately,
leave the descalers deposit in the unit at least 15 minutes.
7. Restart the unit and repeat the steps of 4-6 at least 3 times.
8. Then press and release the coffee/steam button “ ”to the high setting, when the green
lamp is illuminated, press down the pump control button “ ”to the lower setting to brew
until no descaler is left.
9. Then brew coffee (no coffee powder) with tap water in the MAX level, repeat the steps of
4-6 for 3 times (it is not necessary to wait 15 minutes in step of 6), then brew until no water
is left in the tank.
10. Repeat steps 1 to 9 at least 3 times to make sure the piping is clean.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom
Cause
Corrections
Water leaks from the bottom
of coffee maker.
There is too much water in
the drip tray.
Please clean the drip tray.
The coffee maker has
malfunctioned.
Please contact Pensonic
Customer Care Centre.
Water leaks out of filter sides.
There is some coffee
powder on filter edge.
Clean it.
Acid (vinegar) taste present in
Espresso coffee.
Not cleaned properly after
cleaning mineral deposits.
Refer to section
“CLEANING MINERAL
DEPOSITS” to clean coffee
machine.
The coffee powder is stored
in a hot, wet place for a
long time. The coffee
powder has spoilt.
Please use fresh coffee
powder, or store unused
coffee powder in a cool, dry
place. After opening a
package of coffee powder,
reseal it tightly and store it
in a refrigerator to maintain
its freshness.
The coffee machine doesn’t
The power outlet is not
Plug the power cord into a

work anymore.
plugged well.
wall outlet correctly, if the
appliance still does not
work, please contact
Pensonic Customer Care
Centre.
The steam cannot froth.
The steam ready indicator is
not illuminated.
Only after the steam ready
indicator is illuminated, the
steam can be used to froth.
The container is too big or
the shape is not suitable.
Use high and narrow cup.
You have used skimmed
milk.
Use whole milk or
half-skimmed milk
Do not dismantle appliance by yourself if coffee machine is not working, please contact Pensonic
Customer Care Centre.
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY DISPOSAL
You can help protect the environment!
Please remember to respect the local
regulations and recycle responsibly.