Melitta Gourmet User manual

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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on buying your Melitta®CAFFEO®Gourmet.
We would like to welcome you as a coffee lover and enthusiast of a variety
of speciality coffees.
With your new Melitta®CAFFEO®Gourmet quality product, you will experience
plenty of special coffee moments. With the Perfect Cappuccino milk frother,
you can prepare fantastic milk froth for various coffee specialities, and with
the 2-chambered Bean Select bean container, you can select from two
different bean types, ensuring unique coffee enjoyment.
In order that you and your guests can enjoy the Melitta®CAFFEO®Gourmet
for a long time to come, please read these operating instructions carefully
and thoroughly and keep them stored in a safe place.
Should you require more information or if you have any questions on
this product, please contact us directly or visit us on the Internet at
www.melitta.de.
We hope you enjoy your new fully automatic coffee maker.
Your Melitta®CAFFEO® team
® Registered trademark of a company of the Melitta Group
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Table of contents
1 Information about these operating instructions...................................166
1.1 Symbols in the text of these operating instructions................................ 166
1.2 Intended use........................................................................................... 167
1.3 Non-intended use................................................................................... 167
2 General safety instructions .................................................................168
3 Appliance description..........................................................................171
3.1 Legend for Figure A................................................................................ 171
3.2 Legend for Figure B................................................................................ 171
3.3 Accessories............................................................................................ 171
3.4 Overview of buttons................................................................................ 172
3.5 Graphic display (example with espresso)............................................... 172
4 Starting up...........................................................................................173
4.1 Placement .............................................................................................. 173
4.2 Connection ............................................................................................. 174
4.3 Switching on for the first time ................................................................. 174
4.4 Filling the bean container ....................................................................... 176
4.5 Filling the water tank .............................................................................. 176
5 Switching on and off............................................................................177
5.1 Switching on the appliance..................................................................... 177
5.2 Switching off the appliance..................................................................... 177
6 Preparing beverages...........................................................................178
6.1 AromaAdjust function ............................................................................. 178
6.2 Preparing espresso or café crème ......................................................... 178
6.3 Preparing espresso or café crème with ground coffee........................... 179
7 Preparing milk froth.............................................................................180
8 Preparing hot water.............................................................................181
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9 Overview and operation of menus ......................................................182
9.1 Accessing the main menu ...................................................................... 182
9.2 Overview of sub-menus.......................................................................... 182
9.3 "Espresso" or "Café crème" sub-menus................................................. 183
9.4 "Care" sub-menu.................................................................................... 183
9.5 "Energy-saving mode" sub-menu........................................................... 184
9.6 "Clock" sub-menu................................................................................... 184
9.7 "Auto-OFF" sub-menu............................................................................ 185
9.8 "Water hardness" sub-menu................................................................... 186
9.9 "Language" sub-menu............................................................................ 186
9.10 "Statistics" sub-menu ............................................................................. 187
9.11 "System" sub-menu................................................................................ 187
10 Care and maintenance........................................................................189
10.1 General cleaning .................................................................................... 189
10.2 Cleaning the Perfect Cappuccino........................................................... 189
10.3 Cleaning the brewing unit....................................................................... 190
10.4 Rinsing the coffee unit (Rinsing) ............................................................ 191
10.5 Integrated cleaning programme ............................................................. 191
10.6 Integrated descaling programme............................................................ 193
10.7 Adjusting grinding fineness .................................................................... 196
11 Inserting, changing and removing the water filter ...............................197
11.1 Inserting the water filter.......................................................................... 197
11.2 Changing the water filter ........................................................................ 198
11.3 Removing the water filter........................................................................ 199
12 Transport and disposal .......................................................................200
12.1 Transport ................................................................................................ 200
12.2 Disposal.................................................................................................. 200
13 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................201
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1 Information about these operating instructions
For a clearer overview, unfold the fold-out pages on the front and back of these
operating instructions.
1.1 Symbols in the text of these operating instructions
The symbols in these operating instructions indicate specific hazards associated
with operating your Melitta®CAFFEO®Gourmet, or provide you with useful tips.
Warning!
Sections with this symbol contain information for your safety and indicate
possible accident and injury hazards.
Caution!
Sections with this symbol contain information about incorrect operation that
should be avoided and indicate possible material damage hazards.
Note
Sections with this symbol contain valuable additional information for operating
your Melitta®CAFFEO®Gourmet appliance.
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1.2 Intended use
The Melitta®CAFFEO®Gourmet is intended exclusively for the
preparation of coffee and speciality coffees, as well as for heating
water and heating milk outside of the appliance. The appliance is
intended for home use only and not for commercial purposes.
Proper use means
• that you carefully read, understand, and comply with the
operating instructions.
• that you especially comply with the safety instructions.
• that you use the Melitta®CAFFEO®Gourmet within the operating
conditions specified in these operating instructions.
1.3 Non-intended use
Non-intended use is defined as using the Melitta®CAFFEO®
Gourmet in a manner that differs from the use described in these
operating instructions.
Warning!
Non-intended use can cause injury or scalding with hot water or
steam.
Note
The manufacturer bears no liability for damage that is attributed
to non-intended use.
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2 General safety instructions
The appliance conforms to the following European directives:
–2006 / 95 / EC (low voltage),
–2004 / 108 / EC (electromagnetic compatibility),
–2011 / 65 / EU (RoHS),
–2009 / 125 / EC (eco-design / ErP).
The appliance has been built using the latest technology. Residual dangers
nevertheless exist.
You must observe the safety instructions to avoid dangers. Melitta®accepts
no liability for damage caused by failure to observe the safety instructions.
Please carefully read the following instructions all the way through. Failure to
comply with the instructions can affect your own safety and the safety of the
appliance.
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Warning!
Danger due to electrical current
If the appliance or the power cable is damaged, the risk of a fatal
electric shock is run.
Observe the following safety instructions to avoid dangers due to
electrical current:
–Do not use a damaged power cable.
–A damaged power cable may only be replaced by the
manufacturer, its customer service or a similarly qualified person.
–Do not open any covers firmly screwed onto the appliance
housing.
–Only use the appliance when it is in a technically flawless
condition.
–A defective appliance may only be repaired by an authorised
workshop. Do not repair the appliance yourself.
–Do not undertake any changes to the appliance, its components or
its accessories.
–Do not immerse the appliance in water.
Warning!
Risk of burning and scalding
Escaping fluids and steam may be very hot. Parts of the appliance
also become very hot.
Observe the following safety instructions to avoid scalds and burns:
–Prevent skin from coming into contact with escaping fluids and
steam.
–Do not touch any nozzles on the outlet during operation.
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Warning!
General safety
Observe the following safety instructions to avoid personal injury and
material damage:
–Do not reach into the interior of the appliance during operation.
–The appliance and its power cable must be kept out of the reach
of children under 8 years of age.
–This appliance may be used by children over 8 years of age and
by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or a lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or
have been instructed in using the appliance safely and understand
the resulting risks.
–Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
maintenance must not be undertaken by children younger than
8 years of age. Children over 8 years of age must be supervised
during cleaning and maintenance.
–Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when it is left
unsupervised for a long time.
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3 Appliance description
3.1 Legend for Figure A
Fig. number Explanation
1 Drip tray with cup plate and coffee grounds container (internal)
2 Float for the water level indicator in the drip tray
3 Height-adjustable outlet
4 "Perfect Cappuccino" steam nozzle
5 Valve switch for steam and hot water dispensing
6 Water tank
7 2-chamber „Bean Select“ bean container
8 Ground coffee chute with lid
9 Graphic display
10 Rotary switch
11 ON /OFF button
12 Buttons (see page 172)
3.2 Legend for Figure B
Fig. number Explanation
13 Power cable
14 Brewing unit and identification label (behind the cover)
15 Grinding fineness adjustment
3.3 Accessories
• 1 Coffee scoop with screw-in aid for the water filter
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3.4 Overview of buttons
button Meaning function
Espresso Press to dispense an espresso.
Café crème Press to dispense a café crème.
Steam
dispensing Press to activate steam dispensing.
Coffee strength
Press to adjust the coffee strength to one of five
possible levels. The strength level is shown on the
graphic display.
3.5 Graphic display (example with espresso)
Espresso
50 ml
Selected
coffee specialty
Selected
coffee strength
Coffee dispensing
progress bar
Selected
dispensed
quantity
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4 Starting up
Please follow the steps listed below before starting up the appliance. The individual
steps are explained on the following pages.
• Placement
• Connection
• Switching on for the first time
• Selecting a language
• Setting the time
• Filling the bean container
• Filling the water tank
Once you have completed these steps, the appliance is ready for operation. You
can now prepare coffee.
We recommend pouring away the first two cups of coffee after the first start
up.
4.1 Placement
• Place the appliance on a stable, level, and dry surface. Ensure that
there is a sufficient distance of 10 cm to the wall and to other objects.
Caution!
–Never place the appliance on hot surfaces or in damp areas.
–Do not transport or store the appliance in vehicles or rooms at low
temperatures, as the remaining water could freeze or condense and
thereby damage the appliance. Follow the instructions on page 200.
• The coffee grounds container is located in the drip tray. Please ensure
that the drip tray is pushed into the appliance all the way to the stop.
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Notes
–Keep the packaging material, including hard foam elements, in order to
avoid damage during transport or in case of return shipments.
–It is normal to find traces of coffee and water in the machine before it is
started up for the first time. This is because the appliance was tested for
faultless function at the factory.
4.2 Connection
• Plug the power cable into an appropriate power socket.
Warning!
Danger of fire and electric shock due to incorrect supply voltage,
incorrect or damaged connections and power cable.
–Ensure that the supply voltage corresponds to the supply voltage specified
on the identification label of the appliance. The identification label is on the
right side of the appliance behind the cover (Fig. B, No. 14).
–Ensure that the power socket meets the applicable standards for electrical
safety. If in doubt, contact a qualified electrician.
–Never use damaged power cables (damaged insulation, bare wires).
–During the guarantee period, only have the damaged power cable
replaced by the manufacturer; after the guarantee period only have it
replaced by qualified specialists.
4.3 Switching on for the first time
• Press the ON /OFF button (Fig. A, No. 11), to switch the appliance
on.
→The rotary switch is illuminated. The prompt to select a language appears
on the graphic display.
• Turn the rotary switch to select the desired language and press it to
save the selected language.
→The prompt to set the time will appear on the graphic display.
• Turn the rotary switch to select the desired hour and press it to save the
selected hour.
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• Turn the rotary switch to select the desired minutes and press it to save
the selected minutes.
→The prompt to fill the bean container will appear on the graphic display.
• Fill the bean container (see page 176) and press the rotary switch to
confirm.
→The prompt to fill the water tank will appear on the graphic display.
Note
Please note that the water filter should only be inserted after all the steps for
the first starting up have been completed!
• Fill the water tank and reinsert it into the appliance (see page 176).
→The rotary switch flashes and System Start appears on the graphic display.
• Place a vessel under the Perfect Cappuccino and push the Perfect
Cappuccino downwards until it is positioned below the brim of the
vessel.
• Turn the valve switch (Fig. A, No. 5) clockwise up to the mark at the
right to open the valve, and press the rotary switch to start filling the
system.
→The appliance is then vented and filled with water.
→The appliance performs an automatic rinse and hot water flows out of the
Perfect Cappuccino into the vessel. The appliance is ready for operation.
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4.4 Filling the bean container
Thanks to the 2-chamber „Bean Select“ bean container, you can use two different
types of coffee at the same time. For example, fill one chamber with espresso
beans, and the other with café crème beans. Then you can conveniently switch
between the two types using the tilt lever.
• Fill the bean container (Fig. A, No. 7) with fresh coffee beans. Each
of the two chambers can be filled with a maximum of 135 g of coffee
beans.
Caution!
–Fill the bean container with coffee beans only.
–Never fill the bean container with ground, freeze-dried, or caramelised
coffee beans.
• Select the desired bean type by setting the tilt lever to the appropriate
chamber.
Warning!
Hazard for persons allergic to caffeine.
Since a residual quantity of the previously used beans remains above the
grinder, the two types of beans mix when changing to a different bean type.
Consequently, when switching over to decaffeinated beans the first two cups
may still contain coffee that is not decaffeinated. This means that only the third
cup of coffee prepared after the switchover is free of caffeine.
Note
When the tilt lever is vertical during the brewing process, no beans fall into the
grinder.
4.5 Filling the water tank
• Lift the lid of the water tank (Fig. A, No. 6) and pull the water tank up
and out of the appliance.
• Fill the water tank to the max. mark with fresh tap water and reinsert it.
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5 Switching on and off
For switching on when starting up the appliance for the first time:
see page 174.
5.1 Switching on the appliance
• Place a vessel under the outlet and press the ON/OFF switch .
→A greeting text appears on the graphic display. The appliance heats up,
performs an automatic rinse and hot water flows out of the outlet. The
appliance is ready for operation.
5.2 Switching off the appliance
• Place a vessel under the outlet and press the ON/OFF switch .
→The appliance performs an automatic rinse and hot water flows out of the
outlet. The appliance then switches off.
• In the menu, you can adjust different settings for the energy-saving
mode and the automatic switch-off function (see page 182).
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6 Preparing beverages
6.1 AromaAdjust function
This function serves to adjust your individual coffee strength before and during the
grinding process.
Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation.
• Press the button for coffee strength to select among the following
settings:
–Extra mild: Particularly mild coffee enjoyment through deactivated pre-
brewing phase
–Mild
–Normal
–Strong
–Extra strong: Particularly strong coffee enjoyment through maximum
grinding time
6.2 Preparing espresso or café crème
Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation.
• Place a suitable vessel under the outlet.
• To prepare one cup, press the button for dispensing espresso or
café crème once.
• To prepare two cups, press the button for dispensing espresso or
café crème twice in rapid succession.
→If you have pressed two times, 2x is shown on the text display.
→The (double) grinding process and the dispensing of coffee start.
Dispensing ends automatically when the set dispensed quantity is reached.
• Turn the rotary switch to adjust the dispensed quantity while the coffee
is being dispensed.
→The dispensed quantity is displayed in millilitres.
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• To stop dispensing before the programmed amount is reached, press
the button for espresso or for café crème or the rotary switch.
6.3 Preparing espresso or café crème with ground coffee
Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation.
• Open the lid of the ground coffee chute (Fig. A, No. 8).
• Fill max. one coffee scoop (included with the appliance) of fresh
ground coffee into the ground coffee chute.
Note
When preparing beverages with ground coffee, it is not possible to prepare 2
cups.
Caution!
–Only fill the ground coffee chute with ground coffee. Instant products can
clog up the brewing unit.
–Never fill more than one coffee scoop (supplied with the appliance) of
ground coffee, otherwise the brewing unit will be overfilled.
• Close the lid of the ground coffee chute.
• Place a suitable vessel under the outlet.
• Press the button for the beverage you wish to prepare, e.g. the button
for café crème (see also page 178).
Note
If you do not dispense coffee from the appliance within 90 seconds after
opening the ground coffee chute, the appliance will automatically switch
to operation with coffee beans and will dispose of the ground coffee into
the coffee grounds container to prevent later risk of overfilling the brewing
chamber.
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7 Preparing milk froth
Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation.
• Place a vessel with milk under the Perfect Cappuccino. Ensure that the
whisk of the Perfect Cappuccino is immersed in the milk.
• Fill the appliance to one third maximum, as the volume of milk increases
significantly when frothed.
• Press the button for steam dispensing .
→The appliance heats up. When the steam temperature has been reached,
Open valve appears on the text display.
Warning!
There is danger of burn injuries and scalding due to the hot steam pipe,
steam hose and hot whisk.
Never touch the steam pipe, the steam hose, or the whisk of the Perfect
Cappuccino frother.
• To open the valve, turn the valve switch (Fig. A, No. 5) clockwise up to
the mark at the right.
→The whisk froths the milk and heats it at the same time. You will achieve
better frothing results if you move the whisk up and down while frothing.
• Turn the valve switch anti-clockwise to its original position to close the
valve and thereby end the frothing process. The volume of milk should
have about doubled and the vessel should be warm to the touch.
• Press any dispensing button to switch from steam mode to the normal
operating mode.
• Wait until the steam pipe has cooled down and then turn the steam pipe
with whisk anti-clockwise away from the Perfect Cappuccino (Fig. C).
• Pull the whisk of the Perfect Cappuccino downward to remove it from
the steam pipe (Fig. D).
• Rinse the steam pipe and the whisk under running water or in the
dishwasher.
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