MAGIMIX LA CAFETIERE User manual

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Congratulations ! You have just acquired a Magimix appliance and we would
like to thank you for choosing our brand. We hope that its use will give you
entire satisfaction.
Before you use your Magimix coffeemaker for the first
time, make sure you read through these instructions care-
fully and keep them in a safe place.
The secrets of brewing good coffee
5 key factors :
The freshness of your ground coffee.
To ensure none of the freshness of your ground coffee is lost, avoid all unnecessary
exposure to air. After opening the packet, close it as tightly as possible, squeezing
all the air out, and place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Water quality.
A cup of coffee is more than 98% water! Your coffeemaker is fitted with a water
filter to remove the taste of chlorine from tap water. To improve the life expectancy
of your appliance, use water with a low mineral content (soft water).
The ground coffee / water ratio.
The optimum ratio varies between 50g and 75g of coffee per litre, i.e. if you use
the measuring spoon supplied with your appliance :
- Normal coffee : 1 level spoonful per cup
- Strong coffee : 1 heaped spoonful per cup
Water temperature.
The water passing through your ground coffee must be simmering, but never
boiling. Your coffeemaker’s thermostat guarantees that it is at the optimum
temperature for brewing coffee.
Steeping time.
If you only wish to brew enough for 1-5 cups, the ground coffee must be allowed
to steep for longer, so that it releases all its flavour. This is why your appliance is
equipped with an aroma selector, so that you always obtain the same quality of
coffee, whatever the quantity.
Tips :
As far as possible, please avoid reheating your coffee ! The best way of keeping
your coffee hot over a long period is to use a thermos coffee pot.

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CONTENTS Pages
Before you use your appliance for the first time 33
How to make filter coffee ?33
- Preparing the machine 33
- Making a small amount of coffee 34
- Manual/automatic switch-off 34
- Water filter 35
Aftercare 38
- Cleaning 38
- Descaling 38
Programmable version 36
- Adjusting the clock 36
- Setting the timer 36
Thermos version 37
Troubleshooting ?39
Safety instructions 43
Description 32
Electrical instructions 39
Recipes 40
- Alcohol-free recipes for hot coffee 40
- Alcohol-free recipes for cold coffee 41
- Recipes for coffee laced with spirits 42

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Programmable version Thermos version
Description
Warming
plate
Tank/filter
lid
Pot
Removable filter
holder with anti-drip system
Filter key
Water tank
Water level
indicator
Control panel
LED display
1-5 cup selector
Automatic
switch-on
Minute button
Hour button
On/off
Programming
Water filter selector
with change
indicator
Double-insulated
stainless-steel walls
Control panel
Water filter
Supplied with 1 measuring spoon (1 level spoonful = 7 g)

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•Before you use your appliance for the first time.
(for operating instructions, see “Preparing the machine”)
•Then rinse the pot and filter holder.
Preparing the machine
•Unwind the power cord to the length you require.
•Plug your machine into an earthed socket.
•Fill the tank with fresh water using the pot
Do not fill above the maximum capacity (“MAX” mark on the
water level indicator).
NB : 10 cups = 1.2 litres.
NB : Do not forget that ground coffee absorbs water, so the
quantity of coffee you obtain will always be smaller than the
amount of water you put in the tank.
•Check that the filter holder is properly slotted into place.
•Put a paper filter (1x4 or n°.4) in the filter holder.
•Spoon the ground coffee in the filter using the measuring spoon :
- 1 level spoonful = 1 small cup.
- 1 heaped spoonful = 1 large cup.
NB : These quantities are given as a rough guide – you will soon
decide what suits you best.
Before you use your appliance for the first time
How to make filter coffee
MAX

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•Close the lid and put the pot in place.
NB : Your coffeemaker is fitted with an anti-drip system which
means you can remove the pot and pour yourself a cup while the
coffee is still brewing.
If the pot is incorrectly positioned, or if its lid is missing, the
filter holder may overflow.
•Switch on your appliance by pressing the button. The red
indicator light will come on and the water will start to flow within a
few seconds.
Never open the lid while the coffee is brewing.
Making a small amount of coffee
Your appliance is equipped with an aroma selector to allow you to enjoy the same quality of
coffee whatever the quantity you brew.
•Press the 1-5 cup button. The green indicator light will come
on.
•Then press the on/off button. The red indicator light will then
come on.
The ground coffee will steep for longer so that it releases all its
flavour.
NB : A small amount of coffee starts to cool down rapidly when it
comes into contact with the pot, which is why we recommend that you
rinse the latter with hot water before brewing your coffee.
NB : To cancel this function, simply press the 1-5 cup button
again.
Manual/automatic switch-off
•Manual switch-off : press the button.
•Automatic switch-off : to save energy and for safety reasons, your
coffeemaker is equipped with an automatic switch-off.
- Model with thermos pot : switched off 15 min. after being
switched on.
- Model with glass pot : switched off 2 hours after being switched
on.
Always leave your appliance to cool down for approx. 5 minutes
before opening the lid.

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Water filter
Your coffeemaker’s water filter removes most of the chlorine and other impurities contained in tap
water.
NB : If you are using bottled water, there is no need to use the filter. In this case, if you have a
programmable model, press the filter button to switch off the filter change indicator.
Fitting the filter
•Remove the filter key from the tank.
•Insert the water filter into the key.
•Place the filter in the tank, checking that it is correctly positioned in
the compartment intended for this purpose
•Each time you fit a fresh filter :
- fill the water tank for 4 cups and wait approx. 3 min.
-press the button and wait for the water to flow into the pot.
Changing the filter
When ?
- Model without programming : when you have used it 60 times.
- Model with programming : when the filter light flashes (after
6 weeks of use or when you have used your coffeemaker more than
60 times).
If the machine is left unplugged for more than 10 sec., the
indicator is reinitialized.
How ?
• Replace the filter as described in the paragraph “Fitting the filter”.
•Programmable version : press the filter button for a few seconds
until the indicator stops flashing.
NB : You can obtain Magimix filters (ref. 19 465) from your retailer
or directly from Magimix, using the order form enclosed with your
appliance.

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Adjusting the clock
• Press the (h) hour button and release when the correct hour is
displayed.
•Press the (m) minute button and release when the correct time is
displayed.
NB : The display will flash until you adjust the clock.
Setting the timer
• Press the (prog) button.
•Then immediately press the (h) button then the (m) button as
described above, to set or adjust the timer for the automatic
switch-on.
After a few seconds, the screen will display the actual time
again.
NB : to check the timer programming, press the (prog) button.
•After you have prepared your coffeemaker (water + ground
coffee), press the “auto” button. The indicator light will come on.
NB : Make sure the pot is correctly positioned.
•At the programmed time, the coffeemaker will automatically
switch itself on. The red power indicator light will come on and
the green “auto” light will go out.
NB : to cancel the automatic switch-on function, press the “auto”
button again : the “auto” indicator light will go out.
If the machine is left unplugged for more than 10 sec., you will have to reprogramme it.
Programmable version

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•Before brewing your coffee, we recommend that you rinse your
thermos pot out with hot water for optimum results.
•Close the lid, screwing it in a clockwise direction as far as it will
go.
Do not screw the lid too far. The spout must always be
correctly positioned with the lid closed, otherwise the anti-drip
system will not work properly and the filter holder will overflow.
•To pour the coffee, turn the lid until the dot on the lid is facing the
spout.
Tighten the lid again immediately afterwards, to keep in the heat.
Immediately after it has been brewed, the temperature of the coffee
in the pot will be between 80 and 84° C, though this may vary
according to the initial temperature of the pot. After 2 hours, the
temperature will still be between 74 and 79° C.
NB : the number of times the lid is opened and the quantity of coffee
left inside can affect this temperature.
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Descaling
Your coffee machine is equipped with a stainless-steel heating element, which reduces the for-
mation of limescale. However, it is important to descale your appliance every 8 or 10 months
- or more often if you notice that the coffee is taking longer to brew.
Descaling method :
We recommend you use a descaling product specially formulated for coffee machines.
Never use vinegar.
Remove the water filter while your are descaling.
1. Fill the tank with fresh water up to the maximum level, then pour in the liquid descaler
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Plug in your appliance and place the pot under the empty filter holder (no paper filter or
ground coffee).
3. Press the button to switch your appliance on.
4. Once the water tank is empty, switch off your appliance by pressing the button.
5. Wait for approx. 10 minutes to allow the coffeemaker to cool, then rinse the circuits through
with the equivalent of two full pots of fresh water.
Always unplug your appliance before embarking on any kind of maintenance task.
Never use alcohol, solvents or aggressive cleaning products.
Cleaning
•The appliance housing : from time to time, clean the external
surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth.
•The coffee pot : always empty it and clean it with a mild washing-
up liquid after use.
The thermos coffee pot : never immerse it completely in hot
water. Clean the outside with a soft cloth. Clean the inside with
a little water and washing-up liquid using a soft brush, then rinse.
Always rinse the lid under the tap after use.
Never put the thermos pot in the dishwasher.
Aftercare