Nivona cafefresco 410 User manual

CafeFresco
Coffee Machine with integrated coffee grinder
Operating Instructions and Useful Tips
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A passion for coffee.

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Operating Instructions and Useful Tips
Dear Customer,
Congratulations and many thanks for choosing a high-quality
NIVONA product. To get the most out of your NIVONA machine,
please read this manual carefully before use. Please start by
reading the safety notes.
Please keep this manual in a safe place. You may want to use
it as reference guide or hand it on to any further users of your
machine.
Purchase made at
Place, date

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Equipment
Rotating bean container with
aroma protection lid
AWater reservoir
with easy-access lid
H
Water level indicator
I
On / Off button
J
Illuminated text display
K
Program button ‘P’ and
control knob ‘P’
L
Automatic timer button ‘A’
M
Power cord storage compartment
(rear / underside)
N
Model nameplate (underside)
O
Grinder settings indicator
B
Filter release catch
C
Coffee funnel
D
Pivoting filter base with filter
holder, aroma protection cover
and anti-drip valve
E
Stainless steel thermos jug
with lid
F
Base for thermos jug
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
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G
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Contents
1. Safety instructions
2. Before use
3. Set up
3.1 Preparing the machine
3.2 Getting started
4. Making coffee
4.1 Using pre-ground coffee
4.2 Programming the machine to use pre-ground coffee
4.3 Operating the coffee-grinder
4.4 Using fresh coffee from the coffee-grinder
4.5 Programming the machine to use fresh coffee from
the coffee-grinder
5. General settings for operating the coffee-grinder
5.1 Selecting the number of cups / quantity of coffee
5.2 Selecting the coffee strength
6. General settings / useful tips
6.1 Deactivating the timer function
6.2 Switching the machine off
6.3 Removing the coffee jug before brewing is complete
6.4 Pouring coffee
7. Cleaning
7.1 Cleaning the coffee grinder
7.2 Cleaning the coffee machine
8. Descaling
9. Further instructions

• The machine is for domestic use
only and is not suitable for com-
mercial applications.
• Operating voltage must be the
same as mains voltage. Please
note the sticker on the under-
side of the machine (Fig. 1/0).
• Keep the power cord away from
hot parts.
• Do not operate the machine if
the power cord or machine case
is damaged.
• Do not unplug the machine by
pulling on the power cord.
• Certain machine parts, such as
the filter base, become very hot
during operation. Only handle
the machine using the grips and
controls provided for the pur-
pose.
• Never open the reservoir lid
while coffee is being brewed, as
you may burn yourself.
• Do not pour water into the
machine when hot – turn the
coffee machine off first and let
it cool for at least 5 minutes.
• Make sure to switch off and
unplug the machine before
maintenance or cleaning.
• Do not submerge the machine
in water.
• Use the coffee grinder for grind-
ing roasted coffee beans only –
do not use it to grind other
foods. Always make sure there is
nothing but coffee beans in the
beans container, otherwise
guarantee will not apply.
•Note: Do not use beans which
have been treated with supple-
ments such as sugar during or
after roasting. Supplements can
damage the grinding mechanism
and any repair costs arising as a
result are not covered by the
guarantee.
• Place the machine on a level,
solid surface and use it indoors
only.
• Do not place the machine on a
hot surface or near open flames.
• Keep the machine away from
children.
• Always unplug the machine
during extended periods of
absence.
• Do not put the machine or in-
dividual parts in the dishwasher.
Wipe the outside with a damp
cloth only.
1. Safety instructions
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... 1. Safety instructions
• Unplug immediately if there is a
defect (do not pull the cord or
machine to unplug).
• Liability for damages cannot be
accepted if the machine is in-
correctly operated, subject to
improper use or non-professional
servicing. In such cases, services
will not be provided under the
guarantee.
• This machine is not suitable for
individuals (including children)
with physical, sensory or mental
impairments, including indivi-
duals who do not have sufficient
experience or knowledge, unless
they are shown how to operate
the machine or initially super-
vised by someone responsible
for their safety.
If repair services are required, in-
cluding replacement of the power
cord, please send the machine to
the dealer from whom it was
purchased, or to NIVONA Central
Customer Services.
Caution! Electrical appliances
must be repaired by qualified per-
sonnel! Non-professional repairs
can expose the user to significant
risks. Liability for damages cannot
be accepted if the machine is
used for any other than the in-
tended purpose, incorrectly main-
tained or serviced.
CE – This machine conforms to
the following EC guidelines:
• 73/23/EWG dated 19/02/1973
“Low Voltage Directive”, includ-
ing amendment 93/68/EWG.
• 89/336/EWG dated 03/05/1989
“EMV Directive”, including
amendment 92/31/EWG.
Specifications
Mains voltage: 220 – 240 V
Power input: 1000 W
Note: Your coffee machine has a
cord storage compartment – if the
power cord is too long, any surplus
can be accommodated in the
storage area on the underside of
the machine to avoid accidents.

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2. Before use
Unpacking
➔ Carefully extract the machine
and all parts from the packaging
and remove all protective seals.
Caution: Please remove the pro-
tective seal on the pivoting filter!
In order to do this, open the lid of
the water reservoir and remove the
aroma protection cover and filter
holder (fig. 1/E, fig. 7, fig. 8).
Remove the seal which fixes the
filter to the water reservoir and
replace the filter holder and aroma
protection cover afterwards.
Note: If you need to return your
machine for servicing, it can be
sent by post in the original packa-
ging. Please keep all packaging
and protective material for this
purpose.
Important: This machine was
inspected and tested with coffee
before leaving the factory. Alt-
hough the machine was thoroughly
cleaned, coffee traces may remain
in the machine. It is nonetheless
brand new.
Setting the time
The time must be set before the
machine is first operated – other-
wise it can not be switched on.
Please follow the instructions
below:
➔ Plug the machine into the
mains power supply. The display
shows in German “Zeit, Std.”
(“Time, hrs”).
➔ To enter the time (hours), turn
the control knob P (fig. 1/L) until
the correct hour appears. Confirm
by pressing the button ‘P’
(fig. 1/L).
➔ Now turn the control knob P
again to adjust the minute. Con-
firm by pressing the button ‘P’
(fig. 1/L).
You have now set the time. Unless
you press the button ‘P’ again
within 3 seconds in order to
adjust the coffee quantity settings
(aroma selection), the default
setting in German “8, Mittel”
(“8, medium”) appears.

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3. Set up
3.1 Preparing the machine
➔ Before making coffee for the
first time, please carry out the
brewing operation once or twice
with the maximum amount of
water, but no coffee. This gives
the machine a thorough clean.
➔ To do this, plug the machine
into the mains power supply (see
previous point), once fully un-
packed. Fill the water reservoir
(fig 1/H) to the upper cup limit
(MAX) with cold water (no
mineral water!)
➔ Turn the thermos jug lid clock-
wise to close (fig. 1/F) and place
the jug on the base (fig. 1/G).
The lid must always be on the jug
during brewing, as it opens the
anti-drip valve. Freshly brewed
coffee drips down into the thermos
jug through a special opening in
the lid.
➔ Switch the machine on and let
the water run down without coffee
or filter paper into the coffee jug,
pressing the On / Off button (fig.
I/J) to start. Pour the water away.
Repeat a second time if required.
3.2 Getting started
Filling the water reservoir
Lift the lid covering the water re-
servoir (fig. 1/H and fig. 4) and fill
it with fresh, cold tap water up to
the desired level (as shown by the
cup markings on the water level
indicator on the side of the re-
servoir (fig. 1/I and 2)). This indi-
cator is accurate for fresh water
only – as the coffee grains soak up
some of the water during the
brewing operation, the quantity of
coffee actually brewed will be
slightly lower.
Important: Never fill with hot
water, nor, under any circum-
stances, with milk, tea, brewed
coffee, etc.!
Inserting filter paper
➔ Insert filter paper size 4 in the
filter holder. Fold the perforated
edges of the filter paper flat in the
usual manner. The water reservoir
lid must be kept open for this
step.
➔ To prevent any loss of aroma
during grinding and brewing, your
coffee machine is fitted with an
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➔ You can brew your coffee in
various ways: using pre-ground
coffee or fresh coffee beans, for
immediate or timer-operated start.
In each case the machine switches
off automatically after brewing.
➔ If you use fresh coffee beans
and the integrated grinder, you
can choose between various aroma
and quantity settings. If you use
traditional pre-ground coffee,
CafeFresco operates like a normal
coffee machine.
4.1 Using pre-ground coffee
➔ Fill the water reservoir with
water as detailed above (see point
3.2) and insert a filter (size 4).
Fill the filter with the desired
amount of ground coffee and place
the coffee jug on the base. Switch
the machine on using the On / Off
button (fig. 1/J). The red light
comes on and the brewing oper-
ation begins.
Hint: To avoid overfilling, make
sure that you do not use more
ground coffee than is necessary to
make 10 cups of coffee (general
rule: 1 heaped spoon per cup).
Only use ground coffee suitable
for filter coffee – do not use pre-
ground espresso coffee.
4.2 Programming the machine to
use pre-ground coffee
As for the previous point, fill the
reservoir with water and insert filter
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4. Making coffee
which must be removed to insert
the filter paper. When the size 4
filter paper has been inserted,
make sure the aroma protection
cover is correctly fitted. On one
side it has a semi-circular rib
which fits into the corresponding
groove in the filter holder.
➔ When the filter is in place, shut
the water reservoir lid.
Install the coffee jug
➔ Now place the closed coffee
jug on the machine base (fig.
1/G). The lid must always be on
the jug, as it opens the anti-drip
valve. The freshly brewed coffee
drips down into the thermos jug
through a special opening in the
lid.

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paper (see point 3.2). Then add
ground coffee to the filter and
place the thermos jug on the base
(fig. 1/G). Select a start time for
the brewing operation as follows:
➔ Press the button ‘P’ (fig. 1/L).
The display reads in German
“Brühen?” (“Brew?”).
➔ Turn the control knob ‘P’ and
the display reads in German
“Zeit?” (“Time?”).
➔ Press ‘P’ again and the display
reads in German “Autostart: Zeit?”
(“Autostart: time?”).
➔ After pressing ‘P’, select the
desired start time (hours) by turn-
ing the control knob ‘P’.
➔ Confirm by pressing the button
‘P’.
➔ Now select the number of
minutes in the same way, con-
firming by pressing the button ‘P’.
➔ When you have selected a start
time, it appears for a few seconds
in the display as confirmation.
➔ As soon as the start time dis-
appears, activate the automatic
timer by pressing the button ‘A’
(fig. 1/M).
The display shows the programmed
start time and the green light in
the button ‘A’ comes on. The brew-
ing operation will then start at the
given time. The second line of the
display does not mean anything in
this function. When the given time
arrives, the green light goes off
and the red light comes on for the
duration of the brewing operation.
Tip: Unless you wish to change
the start time, you can activate
the programmed settings simply
by pressing button ‘A’ (after
having filled the water reservoir
and set in place filter paper,
ground coffee and coffee jug!).
4.3 Operating the coffee grinder
Fill the bean container
➔ There is a bean container located
above the coffee grinder of your
CafeFresco (fig. 1/A and fig. 5), de-
signed to keep your coffee beans as
fresh as possible. Please fill the bean
container with fresh coffee beans.
Grinding settings
➔ You can adjust the fineness of
the grind to suit your preferences
and the roast of the beans (fig. 1/B
and fig. 6). Simply turn the rotating
bean container (fig. 1/A and fig. 5).
Tip: We recommend that you start
with a medium setting, as this is
suitable for most coffee types
available in the shops. You can
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ascertain the current setting by
reading the scale (fig. 1/B and
fig. 6).
➔ The basic principle is that the
smaller the dot, the finer the grind:
• A light roast requires a finer
grind
• A dark roast requires a coarser
grind
4.4 Brewing coffee using fresh
coffee from the coffee grinder
Fill the water reservoir with water
and insert filter paper (see point
3.2). Make sure that there are
enough coffee beans in the bean
container. Then place the coffee
jug on the base.
Select the desired brewing settings:
➔ Press the button ‘P’. The dis-
play reads in German “Brühen?”
(“Brew?”).
➔ Press the button ‘P’ again and
the display reads in German
“Brühen: Jetzt” (“Brew: now”).
➔ Having again pressed the but-
ton ‘P’, you can select the desired
quantity of ground coffee and
cups (4, 6, 8 or 10 cups) by turn-
ing the control knob ‘P’.
➔ Confirm by pressing the button
‘P’.
➔ Now select the coffee strength
(aroma selection) settings in the
same way: “Mild, Mittel, Stark”
(“mild, medium or strong”).
➔ Confirm the desired choice by
pressing the button ‘P’.
After you have selected the brew-
ing settings, swing the filter base
(fig. 1/E) out to the left until it clicks
into place (fig. 1/E) and press the
‘On’ button. The red light then
comes on and coffee grinding be-
gins. When the grinding process is
complete, the filter automatically
swings back into brewing position
and the brewing operation begins.
Note: There may be slight dis-
crepancies in quantities when the
grinder is used for the first time.
4.5 Programming the machine to
use fresh coffee from the coffee
grinder
Fill the water reservoir with water
and insert filter paper (see point
3.2). Make sure that there are
enough coffee beans in the bean
container. Place the coffee jug on
the base. Now select the desired
brewing options (quantity, strength
and time settings):
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➔ Press the button ‘P’ (fig. 1/L).
The display reads in German
“Brühen?” (“Brew?”).
➔ Press the button ‘P’ again and
the display reads in German
“Brühen: Jetzt” (“Brew: now”).
➔ Turn the control knob ‘P’ (fig. 1/L)
and the display reads in German
“Brühen: Auto” (“Brew: auto”).
➔ After pressing the button ‘P’
you can select grinding and cup
quantities (4, 6, 8 or 10 cups) by
turning the control knob ‘P’.
➔ Confirm by pressing the button
‘P’.
➔ Now select the desired coffee
strength (aroma selection) in the
same way: “Mild, Mittel, Stark”
(“mild, medium or strong”)
➔ Confirm your selection by press-
ing the button ‘P’.
➔ Press the button ‘P’ again. The
display reads in German “Brühen?”
(“Brew?”).
➔ Turn the control knob ‘P’ and
the display reads in German
“Zeit?” (“Time?”).
➔ Press the button ‘P’ again and
the display reads in German “Auto-
start: Zeit?” (“Autostart: time?”).
➔ After pressing the button ‘P’,
select the desired start time (hours)
by turning the control knob ‘P’.
➔ Confirm by pressing the button
‘P’.
➔ Now select the desired minute
setting in the same way.
➔ After you have selected the start
time, it appears for a few seconds
in the display as confirmation.
➔ As soon as the start time dis-
appears, activate the automatic
timer by pressing the button ‘A’
(fig. 1/M).
➔ The display shows the pro-
grammed start time, and the green
light in the button ‘A’ comes on.
Now swing the filter base (fig. 1/E)
out to the left until it clicks into
place.
The grinding and brewing operation
starts automatically at the given
time. When the given time arrives,
the green light goes off and the red
light comes on for the duration of
the brewing operation. After the
grinding process, the filter swings
automatically back into brewing
position and the brewing operation
begins.
Tip: Unless you wish to change the
start time, you can activate the
programmed settings simply by
pressing the button ‘A’ (after having
filled the water reservoir and bean
container, set in place filter paper
and coffee jug and swung the filter
base out to the left!).
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5.1 Selecting the number of cups
Even numbers of cups can be
selected (4, 6, 8 or 10) by turning
and pressing the ‘P’ control knob,
as described in 4.4. The number
of cups selected then appears on
the left in the second line of the
display.
5.2 Selecting the coffee strength
You can select coffee strength sett-
ings by pressing the button ‘P’ as
described in point 4.4. The display
reads in German “Mild, Mittel,
Stark” (“mild”, medium or strong”)
to show whether mild, medium or
strong coffee is to be brewed.
5. General settings for operating the coffee grinder
6.1 Deactivating the timer function
If you have activated the timer
function by pressing the button ‘A’
(fig. 1/M) but would not like the
program to run, simply press the
button ‘A’ again. The green light
goes off again and the program is
deactivated.
6.2 Switching off
If you would like to end the brew-
ing operation before it is complete,
switch the machine off by press-
ing the On / Off button (fig. 1/J).
6.3 Removing the coffee jug
during the brewing operation
When the jug is removed, the anti-
drip valve prevents any drips from
falling onto the base. If you are in
a hurry, you can therefore briefly
remove the thermos jug during
the brewing operation, pour out 1
– 2 cups and replace it within
20 seconds to continue the brew-
ing operation.
6.4 Pouring out coffee
To pour coffee from the thermos
jug, remove it when the brewing
operation is complete and open by
turning the lid counter-clockwise
until the dot symbol is level with
the jug’s spout.
Tip: In order to ensure that the
coffee is of even strength
throughout, gently move it back
and forth in the thermos jug when
the brewing operation is complete.
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Note: It is essential to observe the
following instructions for cleaning.
7.1 Cleaning the coffee grinder
The grinder funnel occasionally
needs to be cleaned (at the latest
when it blocks!) to keep it clear of
oily coffee residues. Follow the
instructions below (when the bean
container is empty!):
➔ First unplug the machine.
➔ Hold the grinder funnel cover
(fig. 10) by the front and lift the
cover slowly off towards the front.
➔ Open the water reservoir lid
(fig. 4) and remove the aroma pro-
tection cover (fig. 8).
➔ Place a filter in the filter holder
and swing it out to the left until it
clicks into grinding position.
➔ Remove any coffee residues
from the grinder funnel (fig. 11),
not forgetting the rear section of
the funnel, using a suitable instru-
ment (e.g. a clean paint brush), so
that it falls into the filter paper. A
suitable vacuum cleaner accessory
also works well.
➔ Wipe out the grinder funnel and
empty bean container with a dry
cloth.
➔ Press the release button (fig. 9)
to swing the filter back into brew-
ing position.
➔ Empty the filter paper and put
the grinder funnel cover back on
(push it in at the front until it
audibly clicks into place).
➔ Finally make sure the aroma
protection cover is correctly fitted,
and shut the water reservoir lid.
The machine is now operational
again.
Tip: If lighter coffee beans are
used, the grinder funnel does not
need to be cleaned as regularly as
when darker, oilier coffee beans
are used.
Avoid blockages in the grinder
funnel as follows:
➔ Do not use frozen coffee beans,
as thawing causes condensation
which can cause blockages.
➔ Do not swing the filter out into
the grinding position immediately
after brewing, as the steam rising
from the coffee grounds can cause
blockages.
➔ Do not place the coffee machine
next to a hob or deep fryer, as fat
can cause blockages.
➔ Always keep the coffee bean
container closed, and occasionally
wipe out any oily coffee residues
using a dry cloth.
7. Cleaning

7.2 Cleaning the coffee machine
The filter holder can be removed
for easy emptying and cleaning
(see fig. 7).
➔ Remove the thermos jug and
open fully the lid of the water
reservoir (fig. 4)
➔ Remove the aroma protection
cover. Then use your finger to find
the rear grip indentation in the
filter holder and pull out the filter
holder using the pop-up handle.
You can now clean it, not for-
getting to actuate the anti-drip
valve several times.
➔ Replace the filter holder, keep-
ing the pop-up handle upright.
Then lay the handle flat in the
direction of the water reservoir.
Make sure the holder is correctly
inserted. The filter holder is now
locked in place.
Then replace the aroma protection
cover, close the water reservoir lid
and set the thermos jug back on
the base.
Caution! Use a damp cloth only to
clean the outside of the machine,
and never submerge in water. The
parts of your high-quality NIVONA
coffee machine are not suitable
for the dishwasher.
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Your coffee machine will retain its
high quality longer if you descale
regularly.
Your CafeFresco comes with an
automatic descaling reminder
function. After 800 cups of coffee
have been brewed, in German
„Entkalken“ (“Descale”) appears
in the display. Follow the steps as
indicated. If the descaling re-
minder has not appeared after
3 months:
We recommend that, as a pre-
caution, you descale your machine
every 3 months. (If you have pur-
chased a reusable gold tone filter
please remove it from the filter
holder before descaling.)
Only use ecological descaling
agents for descaling and follow
the instructions provided by the
manufacturer. Never use descaling
agents based on concentrated
formic acid and ideally no agents
in powder form. Never use vinegar
or acetic acid based agents for
descaling. Use standard liquid
products recommended for use on
coffee machines.
Descaling procedure:
➔ Fill the water reservoir with
water, then add the descaling
agent – never the other way round!
➔ Set the thermos jug on the base
and leave the descaling agents for
about 15 minutes, then turn on
the machine.
➔ Start the cycle by pressing the
On / Off button (fig. 1/J). When all
the descaling agent has run
through, turn the machine off
again.
➔ Repeat if necessary. For each
descaling cycle, however, perform
at least two subsequent cycles
with clean water only.
Rinse the coffee jug, coffee jug lid
and filter holder thoroughly under
running water after the descaling
operation. Remember to actuate
the anti-drip valve several times.
8. Descaling

9. Further instructions
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➔ If the machine is unplugged or
there is a power cut, the settings
entered remain saved for about
3 minutes. They must be re-
entered if the power supply is cut
for any longer period of time.
➔ If the filter swings out to the
left by accident, swing it back to
the right by pressing the release
catch (fig. 1/C and fig. 9).
What to do, if ...
... the filter does not automatically
swing back into brewing position?
➔ Make sure the filter holder is
correctly fitted.
➔ Make sure the aroma protection
cover is correctly fitted.
... the coffee runs too slowly into
the coffee jug?
➔ Clean the anti-drip valve.
➔ Descale the machine.
➔ Select a coarser grinder setting
(see 4.3, grinder settings).

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Please keep the original packaging
and protective material for storage
and transport purposes.
Spare parts / accessories
You can purchase spare parts and
descaling agents from any well-
stocked specialist retailer.
Customer service
NIVONA products are designed to
meet the highest quality standards.
However, if questions do arise while
you operate your machine, we
would like to hear from you. Your
support is essential to our mission
to further develop and improve our
products so that they fully meet
your needs.
Guarantee and customer service
conditions
Please consult the detailed
guarantee and customer service
conditions in the appropriate
information booklet.
Protecting the environment
Electric and electronic ap-
pliances often contain valu-
able or harmful materials
which should not be pro-
cessed in the same way as normal
household waste. If incorrectly
processed, they can harm human
health and the environment.
Please therefore do not put your
machine in the dustbin with normal
waste. Instead submit it to the
“collection point for the disposal
and recycling of electric and elec-
tronic appliances” provided by
your local council. You can obtain
further information from your local
council, the waste collection
services or the specialist retailer
who sold you the product.
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Notices