Petra KM42.17 User manual

242120 [KM 42.17] Petra Kaffee-Pad-Automat
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Congratulations!
You have purchased a Petra product. Our aim
is to provide quality products with a tasteful
design and at an affordable price. We hope
that you will enjoy this product for many years.
Description (fig. A)
Your 242120 Petra coffee maker has been
designed for preparing various types of coffee,
hot water, and hot chocolate. The appliance is
suitable for indoor use only. The appliance is
suitable for domestic use only.
1. On/off button
2. Start/stop button
3. Cup size selector
4. Dispenser selector
5. Coffee dispenser
6. Coffee dispenser filter
7. Hot water dispenser
8. Milk froth dispenser
9. Coffee pad cassette
10. Ground coffee cassette
11. Cup tray
12. Drip tray
13. Water reservoir
14. Anti-scaling filter
15. Anti-scaling filter replacement indicator
Initial use
Preparation
Clean the coffee dispenser in soapy water.•
Clean the coffee pad cassette and the•
ground coffee cassette in soapy water.
Clean the cup tray and the drip tray in•
soapy water.
Clean the water reservoir and the lid of the•
water reservoir in soapy water.
Rinse the accessories under running water.•
Mounting the anti-scaling filter and
the water reservoir (fig. A, D & E)
Insert the anti-scaling filter (14) into the•
ring (16).
Place the filter holder (17) on the ring (16).•
Lock the filter holder (17) by turning it
clockwise.
Place the anti-scaling filter (14) in the water•
reservoir (13). Lock the anti-scaling filter
(14) by pressing it down until it clicks into
place.
Place the lid (18) on the water reservoir (13).•
Place the water reservoir (13) in the•
appliance.
Deventilation (fig. A, C & E)
The appliance must be deventilated before
first use. Deventilation is only required for new
appliances.
Before you proceed, we need you to pay
attention to the following notes:
- Be careful with hot water and steam to avoid
burns. Hot steam can escape from the milk
froth dispenser during the heating process.
Before you proceed, we would like you to
focus your attention on the following notes:
- Only fill the water reservoir with fresh cold
water. Do not use carbonated water or
other liquids to fill the water reservoir.
- Do not exceed the maximum mark when
you fill the water reservoir.
Fill the water reservoir (13) with water up•
to the maximum mark in the filling
opening of the lid (18).
Place the lid (18) on the water reservoir (13).•
Place the water reservoir (13) in the•
appliance.
Place the empty coffee pad cassette (9) in•
the appliance.
Place one cup under the coffee dispenser (5).•
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'D'.•
Make sure that the cup size selector (3) points
upward.
Note:
If the coffee pad cassette is not inserted, the
dispenser selector cannot be set to position 'D'.
Press the on/off button (1) to switch on•
the appliance. The start/stop button (2)
flashes green.
Briefly press the start/stop button (2) to•
start the deventilation. The water starts to
flow out of the coffee dispenser (5) after
approximately 25 seconds. The pump
switches off automatically.

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Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'D'.•
The water is heated until the start/stop
button (2) changes from red to green after
approximately 80 seconds.
Place one cup under the hot water•
dispenser (7) and one cup under the milk
froth dispenser (8).
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'B'.•
Briefly press the on/off button (1) and the•
start/stop button (2) at the same time.
If the cup under the hot water dispenser•
(7) is full, set the dispenser selector (4) to
position 'C' while the pump is running. The
pump switches off automatically.
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position•
'A'. The water is heated until the start/stop
button (2) changes from red to green.
Designation of the indicators
Component Indication Designation
On/off button (1) Yellow Descaling program.
Yellow flashing Descale the appliance.
Blue Active steam mode.
Blue flashing Descale the appliance.
Steam mode is not
possible.
Start/stop Red The appliance is
button (2) heating or rinsing.
Red flashing Fill the water
reservoir.
Green The appliance is ready
for use.
Green flashing Bleed the new
appliance.
Switching on and off (fig. A)
To switch on the appliance, press the on/off•
button (1). The start/stop button (2) flashes
red. The start/stop button (2) becomes
green when the appliance is ready for use.
To switch off the appliance at any time,•
press the on/off button (1) again.
Automatic switch-off function
The appliance switches off automatically if it is
has not been used for a period of 60 minutes.
Water level indicator (fig. A)
The fresh water supply is monitored
continuously by a float which moves up and
down in the water reservoir (13). The start/
stop button (2) flashes red when the level
comes below the required minimum filling
quantity. The process will resume when the
filled water reservoir (13) has been placed
back in the appliance.
Pre-brewing function
The pre-brewing function makes sure that the
appliance initially only supplies a small quantity
of water. The coffee-making process continues
after a short interval.
Setting the cup size (fig. B)
The cup size selector is used to set the required
quantity of water to be delivered from the
appliance.
Set the cup size selector (3) to the required•
position. Refer to the table below to set
the correct cup size.
Setting Cup size
A 1 cup of espresso
B 1 normal cup of coffee
C 1 large cup of coffee
D 2 normal cups of coffee
E 1 extra large cup of coffee
Selecting the dispenser (fig. C)
The dispenser selector is used to select the
required dispenser for the type of beverage to
be made.
Before you proceed, we would like you to
focus your attention on the following notes:
- Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'A'
after each use.
Set the dispenser selector (4) to the•
required position. Refer to the table below
to select the correct dispenser.

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Setting Function
A OFF
B Hot water dispenser
C Milk froth dispenser
D Coffee dispenser
Adjusting the coffee dispenser
height (fig. F)
The height of the coffee dispenser can be
adjusted to meet your coffee-brewing
requirements.
Turn the coffee dispenser (5) clockwise to•
lower the coffee dispenser (fig. F1).
Turn the coffee dispenser (5)•
counterclockwise to raise the coffee
dispenser (fig. F2).
Making coffee with coffee pads
(fig. A, B, C, G & J)
Use conventional coffee pads with an outer
diameter of 7 cm.
Before you proceed, we would like you to
focus your attention on the following notes:
- Do not use the following types of coffee
pads:
- coffee pads with an outer diameter
smaller than 7 cm;
- hard coffee pads for espresso makers;
- coffee pads with additives for
cappuccino, etc.
- Do not put damaged coffee pads, loose
ground coffee or instant coffee into the
coffee pad cassette.
Before you proceed, we would like you to
focus your attention on the following notes:
- Follow the instructions below to put coffee
pads into the coffee pad cassette:
- Use the side marked '1' on the coffee
pad cassette for one cup of coffee. Use
the side marked '2' on the coffee pad
cassette for two cups of coffee.
- Lightly tap the coffee pad with your
fingertips to evenly distribute the ground
coffee in the coffee pad. Make a small
indentation in the centre of the coffee
pad.
- Put asymmetrical coffee pads in the
appliance with the flat side down.
- If you use two coffee pads at the same
time, firmly press the first coffee pad
into the recess of the coffee pad cassette
with the paper edge facing upwards.
Subsequently, put the second coffee pad
into the coffee pad cassette according to
the instructions above.
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'A'.•
Remove the coffee pad cassette (9) from•
the appliance.
Put the coffee pad in the coffee pad•
cassette (9).
- For one cup, put the coffee pad in the
side marked '1' on the coffee pad
cassette (fig. G1).
- For two cups, put the coffee pads in the
side marked '2' on the coffee pad
cassette (fig. G2).
Insert the coffee pad cassette (9) into the•
appliance with the coffee pad upwards.
Make sure that coffee pad does not shift.
Place the required amount of cups under•
the coffee dispenser (5).
- For one cup, place the cup under both
dispenser nozzles of the coffee dispenser
(fig. J1).
- For two cups, place one cup under the
left dispenser nozzle and one cup under
the right dispenser nozzle of the coffee
dispenser (fig. J2).
Press the on/off button (1) to switch on•
the appliance. The start/stop button (2)
flashes red. The start/stop button (2)
becomes green when the appliance is
ready for use.
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'D'.•
Set the cup size selector (3) to the required•
position.
Press the start/stop button (2).•
To interrupt the process, press the•
start/stop button (2) again.
If the process is completed, set the•
dispenser selector (4) to position 'A'.
Making coffee with ground coffee
(fig. A, B, C, H, I & J)
Use 5.5 - 7.5 grams of ground coffee, depending
on the quality of the coffee.

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Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'A'.•
Remove the coffee pad cassette (9) from•
the appliance.
If required, insert the paper filter (19) in•
the ground coffee cassette (10).
Put the ground coffee in the ground coffee•
cassette (10).
- If you want regular coffee, put ground
coffee in the ground coffee cassette.
- If you want espresso, put espresso
powder in the ground coffee cassette.
Place the lid (20) on the ground coffee•
cassette (10).
Put the ground coffee cassette (10) in the•
side marked '2' on the coffee pad cassette
(9).
Insert the coffee pad cassette (9) into the•
appliance with the ground coffee cassette
upwards.
Place the required amount of cups under•
the coffee dispenser (5).
- For one cup, place the cup under both
dispenser nozzles of the coffee dispenser
(fig. J1).
- For two cups, place one cup under the
left dispenser nozzle and one cup under
the right dispenser nozzle of the coffee
dispenser (fig. J2).
Press the on/off button (1) to switch on•
the appliance. The start/stop button (2)
becomes red. The start/stop button (2)
becomes green when the appliance is
ready for use.
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'D'.•
Set the cup size selector (3) to the required•
position.
Press the start/stop button (2).•
To interrupt the process, press the•
start/stop button (2) again.
If the process is completed, set the•
dispenser selector (4) to position 'A'.
Hot water dispenser (fig. A, B & C)
The hot water dispenser can be used for
preparing tea or instant beverages.
Before you proceed, we need you to pay
attention to the following notes:
- Be careful with hot water and steam to
avoid burns.
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'A'.•
Place the cup on the cup tray (11) directly•
under the hot water dispenser (7).
Press the on/off button (1) to switch on•
the appliance. The start/stop button (2)
becomes red. The start/stop button (2)
becomes green when the appliance is
ready for use.
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'B'.•
Set the cup size selector (3) to the required•
position.
Press the start/stop button (2).•
To interrupt the process, press the•
start/stop button (2) again.
If the process is completed, set the•
dispenser selector (4) to position 'A'.
Milk frothing unit (fig. A, B, C & K)
The milk frothing unit combines milk, steam
and air dispensing a cascade of frothy milk
directly into the cup.
Before you proceed, we need you to pay
attention to the following notes:
- Be careful with hot steam to avoid burns.
- Only remove the milk jug and the cup
when the milk frothing process is completed.
The milk frothing process does not stop
immediately.
Before you proceed, we would like you to
focus your attention on the following notes:
- Only use the milk frothing unit under the
following conditions:
- The milk frothing unit must be properly
assembled.
- The milk frothing unit must be properly
mounted to the appliance.
- A cup must be placed directly under the
milk froth dispenser.
- A suitable milk jug filled with a sufficient
amount of cold milk must be placed as
close to the left side of the appliance as
possible. The flexible tube must reach
the bottom of the milk jug.
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'A'.•
Fill the milk jug with a sufficient amount of•
cold milk.
Place the milk jug as close to the left side•
of the appliance as possible.

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Make sure that the flexible tube (21)
reaches the bottom of the milk jug.
Place the cup on the cup tray (11) directly•
under the milk froth dispenser (8).
Press the on/off button (1) to switch on•
the appliance. The start/stop button (2)
flashes red. The start/stop button (2)
becomes green when the appliance is
ready for use.
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'C'.•
The on/off button (1) becomes blue. The
start/stop button (2) flashes red.
The start/stop button (2) becomes green
when the appliance is ready for use.
Set the cup size selector (3) to the required•
position.
Press the start/stop button (2).•
To interrupt the process, press the•
start/stop button (2) again.
If the process is completed, set the•
dispenser selector (4) to position 'A'.
Hints for use (fig. A & H)
Espresso
Espresso is a concentrated type of coffee
brewed by forcing hot water or steam under
pressure through finely ground coffee. The
defining characteristics of espresso include:
- a higher coffee strength than regular
coffee
- a higher amount of dissolved solids than
regular coffee
- a smaller amount of coffee in one cup than
regular coffee (25 - 30 ml)
Use coffee pads with a stronger type of•
roasted coffee or use espresso powder in
the ground coffee cassette.
Set the cup size selector (3) to the required•
position:
- For a regular espresso, set the cup size
selector (3) to position 'A'.
- For a long espresso, set the cup size
selector (3) in the centre between
position 'A' and 'B'.
Cappuccino
Cappuccino is a type of coffee that consists of
1/3 espresso, 1/3 hot milk, and 1/3 frothed milk.
Prepare an espresso in a preheated cup•
(150 - 200 ml) as described above.
Set the cup size selector (3) to position 'A'.•
Add the frothed milk to the espresso.•
Sprinkle some cacao powder on top of the•
frothed milk.
As a Christmas specialty, sprinkle some•
cinnamon on top of the frothed milk.
Latte macchiato
Latte macchiato is essentially an inverted caffè
latte, with the espresso poured on top of the
milk.
Set the cup size selector (3) to position 'B'.•
Put the frothed milk into a glass•
(200 - 250 ml).
Leave the glass for a short period or gently•
nudge the glass to obtain a better separation
of the layers.
Prepare an espresso in the glass as described•
above.
If you do not obtain different layers•
immediately, attempt to guide the coffee
over the back of a spoon into the frothed
milk.
Sprinkle some chocolate flakes or cacao•
powder on top of the frothed milk.
Café mocha
Café mocha is a type of coffee that consists of
1/3 espresso, 1/3 hot chocolate, and
1/3 frothed milk.
Prepare an espresso in a preheated cup•
(150 - 200 ml) as described above.
Set the cup size selector (3) to position 'A'.•
Add the hot chocolate to the espresso.•
Add the frothed milk to the espresso with•
hot chocolate.
Frothed cacao
Put fresh milk in a suitable milk jug.•
Add the required amount of instant cacao•
powder to the milk.
Stir the cacao powder through the milk•
directly in the milk jug.
Froth the milk with the cacao powder.•
Cleaning and maintenance
Before you proceed, we need you to pay
attention to the following notes:

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- Before cleaning or maintenance, always
switch off the appliance and remove the
mains plug from the wall socket.
- Do not immerse the appliance in water or
any other liquids.
Before you proceed, we would like you to
focus your attention on the following notes:
- Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning
agents to clean the appliance and the
various parts of the appliance.
- Do not use sharp objects to clean the
appliance.
Regularly check the appliance for possible•
damage.
Clean the outside of the appliance with a•
soft, damp cloth. Thoroughly dry the
outside of the appliance with a clean, dry
cloth.
Clean the accessories:•
- Clean the coffee dispenser in soapy
water.
- Clean the coffee pad cassette and the
ground coffee cassette in soapy water.
- Clean the cup tray and the drip tray in
soapy water.
- Clean the water reservoir and the lid of
the water reservoir in soapy water.
- Rinse the accessories under running water.
- Thoroughly dry the accessories with a
clean, dry cloth.
Cleaning the water reservoir
(fig. A, C & E)
The water reservoir (13) must be cleaned if it
has not been used for a couple of days.
Fill the water reservoir (13) with water up•
to the maximum mark in the filling
opening of the lid (18).
Place the lid (18) on the water reservoir (13).•
Place the water reservoir (13) in the•
appliance.
Place the empty coffee pad cassette (9) in•
the appliance.
Place two cups under the coffee dispenser•
(5).
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'D'.•
Press the on/off button (1) to switch on•
the appliance.
Briefly press the on/off button (1) and the•
start/stop button (2) at the same time.
The pump switches off automatically.
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'A'.•
Cleaning the coffee dispenser filter
(fig. A)
The quality of the cream layer reduces when
the coffee dispenser filter is clogged by calcium
or coffee residue. The coffee dispenser filter
must be cleaned regularly.
Before you proceed, we would like you to
focus your attention on the following notes:
- If the two filters of the coffee dispenser
filter are pressed against each other,
replace the coffee dispenser filter.
Clean the coffee dispenser filter (6) in•
soapy water using a soft brush to remove
coffee residue.
Pour a small amount of descaling agent•
through the opening of the coffee
dispenser filter (6) to remove calcium.
Rinse the coffee dispenser filter (6) under•
running water.
Cleaning the milk frothing unit
(fig. A, B, C & K)
Directly after use
The milk frothing unit must be cleaned directly
after use, unless the appliance is used again
within a period of 30 minutes.
Clean the air channel (29) in the tube•
adapter (22) of the milk frothing unit after
each use.
Put the flexible tube (21) into a cup with•
cold water.
Place another cup under the milk froth•
dispenser (8).
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'C'.•
The on/off button (1) becomes blue. The
start/stop button (2) flashes red.
The start/stop button (2) becomes green
when the appliance is ready for use.
Set the cup size selector (3) to position 'D'.•
Press the start/stop button (2).•
If the process is completed, set the•
dispenser selector (4) to position 'A'.

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After final use
The milk frothing unit must be cleaned daily
after the last milk frothing process.
Remove the milk frothing unit from the•
appliance.
Disassemble the milk frothing unit.•
Clean the parts of the milk frothing unit in•
soapy water using a soft brush.
Fully dry the parts of the milk frothing unit.•
Assemble the milk frothing unit.•
Mount the milk frothing unit to the•
appliance.
Cleaning the steam valve (fig. A & L)
The steam valve must be cleaned monthly or
when the appliance clearly produces less
steam.
Use the hexagonal key (25) at the•
underside of the drip tray (12) to remove
the steam valve (24) from the steam outlet
(26).
Clean the steam valve (24) using the•
descaling agent. Rinse the steam valve
under running water.
Manually screw the steam valve (24) back•
to the steam outlet (26).
Replacing the anti-scaling filter
(fig. A, D & E)
The anti-scaling filter (ACF 30) is available from
our service station. The anti-scaling filter
removes chlorine and other contaminants
from the water for a pure coffee taste.
The anti-scaling filter must be replaced every
three months at an average daily consumption
of 8 cups of coffee (approximately 700 cups).
Remove the water reservoir (13) from the•
appliance.
Remove the lid (18) from the water•
reservoir (13).
Remove the anti-scaling filter (14) from the•
water reservoir (13).
Remove the anti-scaling filter (14) from the•
filter holder (17) and the ring (16).
Rinse the new anti-scaling filter (14) under•
running water.
Insert the anti-scaling filter (14) into the•
ring (16).
Place the filter holder (17) on the ring (16).•
Lock the filter holder (17) by turning it
clockwise.
Place the anti-scaling filter (14) in the water•
reservoir (13). Lock the anti-scaling filter
(14) by pressing it down until it clicks into
place.
Place the lid (18) on the water reservoir (13).•
Place the water reservoir (13) in the•
appliance.
The time interval for the next filter
replacement can be set using the anti-scaling
filter replacement indicator (15).
Turn the anti-scaling filter replacement•
indicator (15) clockwise to set the next
time interval for replacement of the anti-
scaling filter.
Descaling (fig. A, C, E & L)
The appliance has an automatic descaling
indicator which informs the user when
descaling is required. If the on/off button
flashes yellow, the appliance must be descaled.
It is still possible to brew coffee and prepare
hot water, but milk frothing is no longer
possible.
The automatic descaling program of the
appliance is optimised to be used for 125 ml of
durgol®swiss espresso®. The product is used
undiluted, is highly effective and guarantees a
reliable descaling and therefore a long
operational life of the appliance. The descaling
agent is available from our service station.
Before you proceed, we need you to pay
attention to the following notes:
- Be careful when descaling the appliance to
prevent damage to furniture or clothing.
Use cups that are as large as possible and
place the cups under the respective
dispensers in such a way as to prevent
splatters.
Before you proceed, we would like you to
focus your attention on the following notes:
- Only use durgol®swiss espresso®in the
specified quantity to descale the appliance.
- Do not use vinegar or vinegar concentrate
to descale the appliance.

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- Do not use citric acid to descale the
appliance.
Hardness range setting
The appliance can be set to various water
hardness settings. The factory setting of the
water hardness is 4. Contact your waterworks
company or your local authorities for the
water hardness range in your area. If the
water hardness range in your area is lower
than 4, the water hardness setting can be
changed to reduce the number of times that
the appliance must be descaled.
Use the on/off button (1) to set the•
appliance to the water hardness in your
area. Refer to the table below to set the
correct water hardness range.
Flashing signal Water Water
hardness hardness
range (°dH)
... 1 (soft) 0 - 7
... ... 2 (medium) 7 - 14
... ... ... 3 (hard) 14 - 21
... ... ... ... 4 (very hard) above 21
Press the on/off button (1) to switch off•
the appliance.
Press the start/stop button (2) for 3 - 5•
seconds until the on/off button (1) flashes
yellow.
Press the start/stop button (2) to increase•
the water hardness range by one level.
(Range 4 is followed by range 1, etc.)
Briefly press the on/off button (1) save the•
new water hardness range. If you do not
press the on/off button within ten seconds,
the appliance switches off automatically
without saving the setting.
Repeat the first two steps to check the•
water hardness range.
Automatic descaling program
The appliance has an automatic descaling
program that lasts for 25 - 30 minutes.
The descaling program has two phases:
1 = descaling phase; 2 = rinsing phase.
Before you proceed, we need you to pay
attention to the following notes:
- If the automatic descaling program is started,
the programme cannot be interrupted.
In case of an emergency, remove the mains
plug from the wall socket.
Preparation (fig. A, C, E & L)
Use the hexagonal key (25) at the underside•
of the drip tray (12) to remove the steam
valve (24) from the steam outlet (26).
Remove the anti-scaling filter (14) from the•
water reservoir (13).
Fill the empty water reservoir (13) with•
125 ml of descaling agent.
Put the steam valve (24) in the water•
reservoir.
Place the lid (18) on the water reservoir (13).•
Place the water reservoir (13) in the•
appliance.
Insert the empty coffee pad cassette (9)•
into the appliance.
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'B'.•
Make sure that the cup size selector (3) points
upward.
Place a large mug (min. 250 ml) under the•
hot water dispenser (7).
Descaling phase (fig. A, C, E & L)
The descaling phase consists of three parts:
1 = hot water function; 2 = coffee function;
3 = steam function.
Part 1 - Hot water function
Press the on/off button (1) to switch on•
the appliance.
Press the on/off button (1) and the•
start/stop button (2) at the same time for
3 - 4 seconds.
The pump runs for one second three times per
minute. The on/off button remains illuminated
yellow as long as the descaling program is
running.
Part 2 - Coffee function
The start/stop button (2) flashes green after
approximately five minutes.
Put the liquid in the mug back into the•
water reservoir (13).
Place the mug under the coffee dispenser•
(5).

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Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'D'.•
Press the start/stop button (2).•
Part 3 - Steam function
The start/stop button (2) flashes green after
approximately five minutes.
Put the liquid in the mug back into the•
water reservoir (13).
Place the mug under the steam outlet (26).•
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'C'.•
Press the start/stop button (2).•
The start/stop button (2) flashes red after
approximately five minutes. The automatic
descaling program is completed.
Rinsing phase (fig. A, C, E & L)
In the rinsing phase, the descaling agent is
rinsed out under running water. The rinsing
phase consists of seven rinsing cycles. If the
rinsing phase is completed, the appliance
switches off automatically.
If the start/stop button flashes red during the
rinsing phase, the rinsing is interrupted and
the water reservoir must be filled with water
up to the maximum mark.
Remove the steam valve (24) from the•
water reservoir (13).
Rinse the water reservoir (13).•
Fill the water reservoir (13) with water up•
to the maximum mark.
Place the mug under the coffee dispenser (5).•
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position•
'D'. The start/stop button (2) flashes green.
Press the start/stop button (2). The coffee•
dispenser (5) is being rinsed.
If the start/stop button (2) flashes green,•
place the mug under the hot water
dispenser (7).
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'B'.•
The start/stop button (2) flashes green.
Press the start/stop button (2). The hot•
water dispenser (7) is being rinsed.
If the start/stop button (2) flashes green,•
place the mug under the steam outlet (26).
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'C'.•
The start/stop button (2) flashes green.
Press the start/stop button (2). The steam•
outlet (26) is being rinsed.
If the start/stop button (2) flashes green,•
place the mug under the coffee dispenser
(5).
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position•
'D'. The start/stop button (2) flashes green.
Press the start/stop button (2). The coffee•
dispenser (5) is being rinsed.
If the start/stop button (2) flashes green,•
place the mug under the hot water
dispenser (7).
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'B'.•
The start/stop button (2) flashes green.
Press the start/stop button (2). The hot•
water dispenser (7) is being rinsed.
If the start/stop button (2) flashes green,•
place the mug under the steam outlet (26).
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position 'C'.•
The start/stop button (2) flashes green.
Press the start/stop button (2). The steam•
outlet (26) is being rinsed.
If the start/stop button (2) flashes green,•
place the mug under the coffee dispenser
(5).
Set the dispenser selector (4) to position•
'D'. The start/stop button (2) flashes green.
Press the start/stop button (2). The coffee•
dispenser (5) is being rinsed.
Finalisation (fig. L)
Rinse the steam valve (24).•
Manually screw the steam valve (24) back•
to the steam outlet (26).
Assembly
Before you proceed, we need you to pay
attention to the following notes:
- Before assembly or disassembly, switch off
the appliance and remove the mains plug
from the wall socket.
Mounting the drip tray and the cup
tray (fig. M)
Place the drip tray (12) in the bottom of•
the appliance.
Place the cup tray (11) above the drip tray•
(12) in the bottom of the appliance.

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Mounting the coffee dispenser
(fig. N & O)
Place the coffee dispenser filter (6) in the•
coffee dispenser (5).
Mount the coffee dispenser (5) to the•
appliance by turning it counterclockwise.
Mounting the coffee pad cassette
If you use coffee pads, refer to the chapter•
"Making coffee with coffee pads".
If you use ground coffee, refer to the chapter•
"Making coffee with ground coffee".
Mounting the milk frothing unit
(fig. K)
Slide the flexible tube (21) over the tube•
adapter (22).
Insert the tube adapter (22) into the milk•
froth dispenser adapter (23).
Mount the milk froth dispenser adapter•
(23) to the steam valve (24).
Mount the milk froth dispenser (8) to the•
milk froth dispenser adapter (23).
Troubleshooting
Refer to the table below to solve problems
yourself. If you are not able to solve the
problem yourself, contact our service station.
The red light flashes, but the water•
reservoir is filled.
- Empty the water reservoir.
- Shake the empty water reservoir to
check whether the float moves freely.
- Clean or descale the water reservoir.
The rinsing process cannot be started.•
- Make sure that the water in the water
reservoir is cold.
- Set the dispenser selector to position 'C'.
No water runs from the dispenser outlet•
during the rinsing process.
- Set the dispenser selector to position 'D'.
The dispenser selector jams long before the•
dispenser selector is in position 'D'.
- Make sure that the coffee pads are
correctly placed in the coffee pad cassette.
Water escapes from the coffee pad cassette.•
- Make sure that the coffee pads are
correctly placed in the coffee pad
cassette.
Water comes under the appliance.•
- Empty the drip tray.
- Only fill the water reservoir up to the
maximum mark.
- Only remove the water reservoir from
the appliance briefly for filling or cleaning.
The coffee is too weak.•
- Choose a stronger type of coffee.
- Set a lower coffee quantity using the
coffee quantity selector.
- Make sure that the coffee pads are
correctly placed in the coffee pad cassette.
The coffee is too strong.•
- Choose a weaker type of coffee.
- Set a higher coffee quantity using the
coffee quantity selector.
The cream layer is deteriorating.•
- Regularly clean and descale the coffee
dispenser filter.
- If the two filters of the coffee dispenser
filter are pressed against each other,
replace the coffee dispenser filter.
No coffee emerges, but the pump is•
operating.
- Move the dispenser selector to the left
as far as possible.
- Make sure that the central opening of
the coffee pad cassette is not clogged by
calcium or coffee residue.
Hot water cannot be removed.•
- Set the dispenser selector to position 'B'.
The water in the water reservoir heats up.•
- Set the dispenser selector to position 'B'
or 'D'.
- Make sure that the central opening of
the coffee pad cassette is not clogged by
calcium or coffee residue.
The appliance switches off after heating.•
- If the coffee-making temperature is not
achieved during heating, the appliance
will switch off after approximately
2 minutes.
- Do not use the appliance in locations
higher than 1,500 m above sea level.
The dispenser selector cannot be set to•
position 'A'. No coffee emerges while the
pump is operating.
- Remove the mains plug from the wall
socket and leave the appliance for
several hours to reduce the pressure.

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- If this does not work, remove all
removable parts, place the appliance on
its side, and open the central opening of
the coffee pad cassette from below with
a needle. Be careful: coffee may spray
out during the process.
The coffee quantity is reduced.•
- Move the dispenser selector to the left
as far as possible.
- Make sure that the central opening of
the coffee pad cassette is not clogged by
calcium or coffee residue.
The milk froth does not develop.•
- Clean the milk frothing unit.
- Clean the steam valve.
The milk froth splatters extremely.•
- Make sure that the milk frothing unit is
assembled and mounted correctly.
The milk froth runs continuously.•
- If you use a milk jug in which the milk
reaches higher than the milk froth
dispenser adapter, the milk jug is
suctioned dry after frothing milk:
Make sure that the milk jug is not higher
than 14 cm.
Safety instructions
General safety
Read the manual carefully before use.•
Keep the manual for future reference.
Only use the appliance and the accessories•
for their intended purposes. Do not use the
appliance and the accessories for other
purposes than described in the manual.
Do not use the appliance if any part or any•
accessory is damaged or defective. If a part
or an accessory is damaged or defective,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
an authorised repair agent.
Children should be supervised to ensure•
that they do not play with the appliance.
The use of this appliance by children or•
persons with a physical, sensory, mental or
motorial disability, or lack of experience
and knowledge can give cause to hazards.
Persons responsible for their safety should
give explicit instructions or supervise the
use of the appliance.
Do not use the appliance near bathtubs,•
showers, basins or other vessels containing
water.
Do not immerse the appliance in water or•
other liquids. If the appliance is immersed
in water or other liquids, do not remove
the appliance with your hands.
Immediately remove the mains plug from
the wall socket. If the appliance is
immersed in water or other liquids, do not
use the appliance again.
Electrical safety
Before use, always check that the mains•
voltage is the same as the voltage on the
rating plate of the appliance.
The appliance is not intended to be•
operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
Connect the appliance to an earthed wall•
socket. If necessary, use an earthed
extension cable of a suitable diameter
(at least 3 x 1 mm2).
Make sure that water cannot enter the•
contact plugs of the mains cable and the
extension cable.
Always fully unwind the mains cable and•
the extension cable.
Make sure that the mains cable does not•
hang over the edge of a worktop and
cannot be caught accidentally or tripped
over.
Keep the mains cable away from heat, oil•
and sharp edges.
Do not use the appliance if the mains cable•
or the mains plug is damaged or defective.
If the mains cable or the mains plug is
damaged or defective, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or an authorised
repair agent.
Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect•
the mains plug from the mains.
Disconnect the mains plug from the mains•
when the appliance is not in use, before
assembly or disassembly and before cleaning
and maintenance.
Safety instructions for coffee makers
Do not use the appliance outdoors.•
Do not use the appliance in damp•
environments.

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Only use the appliance in frost-free•
environments if the appliance is filled with
water.
Place the appliance on a stable and flat•
surface.
Place the appliance on a heat-resistant and•
splash-proof surface.
Do not place the appliance on a hob.•
Do not place the appliance on hot surfaces•
or near open flames.
Make sure that the appliance does not•
come into contact with flammable material.
Keep the appliance away from heat sources.•
Be careful with hot water and steam to•
avoid burns.
Store the appliance in a dry place when•
not in use. Make sure that children do not
have access to stored appliances.
U.K. Wiring instructions
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE NEUTRAL
BROWN LIVE
GREEN/YELLOW EARTH
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with the
colour markings identifying the terminals on
your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured red.
The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW
must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter E or and is coloured
GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW.
Warning! This appliance must be earthed.
Disclaimer
Subject to change; specifications can be
changed without further notice.

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Félicitations!
Vous avez acheté un produit Petra. Nous
souhaitons vous proposer des produits de qualité
associant un design raffiné et des prix accessibles.
Nous espérons que vous profiterez longtemps
de ce produit.
Description (fig. A)
Votre cafetière 242120 Petra a été conçue
pour la préparation de divers types de cafés,
eaux chaudes et chocolats chauds. L'appareil
est réservé à un usage à l'intérieur. L'appareil
est réservé à un usage domestique.
1. Bouton marche/arrêt
2. Bouton début/fin
3. Sélecteur de tasse
4. Sélecteur de diffuseur
5. Diffuseur de café
6. Filtre de diffuseur de café
7. Diffuseur d'eau chaude
8. Diffuseur de mousse de lait
9. Cassette de doses de café
10. Cassette de café moulu
11. Bac de tasse
12. Bac de collecte
13. Réservoir d'eau
14. Filtre anti-tartre
15. Témoin de remplacement de filtre
anti-tartre
Utilisation initiale
Préparation
Nettoyez le diffuseur de café à l'eau•
savonneuse.
Nettoyez la cassette de doses de café et•
celle de café moulu à l'eau savonneuse.
Nettoyez le bac de tasse et le bac de•
collecte à l'eau savonneuse.
Nettoyez le réservoir d'eau et son couvercle•
à l'eau savonneuse.
Rincez les accessoires sous l’eau courante.•
Montage du filtre anti-tartre et du
réservoir d'eau (fig. A, D & E)
Insérez le filtre anti-tartre (14) dans l'anneau•
(16).
Placez le porte-filtre (17) sur l'anneau (16).•
Bloquez le porte-filtre (17) en le faisant
tourner dans le sens horaire.
Placez le filtre anti-tartre (14) dans le réservoir•
d'eau (13). Bloquez le filtre anti-tartre (14)
en l'enfonçant jusqu'à l'enclencher.
Placez le couvercle (18) sur le réservoir•
d'eau (13).
Placez le réservoir d'eau (13) dans l'appareil.•
Purge (fig. A, C & E)
L'appareil doit être purgé avant la première
utilisation. La purge est uniquement nécessaire
pour les appareils neufs.
Avant de procéder, vous devez faire attention
aux remarques suivantes :
- Attention à l'eau chaude et à la vapeur afin
d'éviter les brûlures. De la vapeur chaude
peut s'échapper du diffuseur de mousse de
lait pendant le processus de chauffage.
Avant de procéder, nous souhaiterions que
vous preniez connaissance des remarques
suivantes :
- Remplissez le réservoir d'eau uniquement
avec de l'eau froide. N'utilisez pas de l'eau
gazeuse ou autres liquides pour remplir le
réservoir.
- Ne dépassez pas le repère maximum
lorsque vous remplissez le réservoir d'eau.
Remplissez le réservoir d'eau (13) avec de•
l'eau jusqu'au repère maximum par
l'ouverture de remplissage du couvercle (18).
Placez le couvercle (18) sur le réservoir•
d'eau (13).
Placez le réservoir d'eau (13) dans l'appareil.•
Placez la cassette de doses de café vide (9)•
dans l'appareil.
Placez une tasse sous le diffuseur de café (5).•
Positionnez le sélecteur de diffuseur (4) sur•
'D'. Assurez-vous que le sélecteur de tasse (3)
pointe vers le haut.
Remarque : Si la cassette de doses de café n'est
pas en place, il est impossible de positionner le
sélecteur de diffuseur sur 'D'.
Appuyez sur le bouton marche/arrêt (1)•
pour mettre l'appareil en marche.
Le bouton début/fin (2) clignote en vert.

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Appuyez brièvement sur le bouton début/•
fin (2) pour lancer la purge. L'eau commence
à s'écouler du diffuseur de café (5) après
environ 25 secondes. La pompe s'arrête
automatiquement.
Positionnez le sélecteur de diffuseur (4) sur•
'D'. L'eau chauffe jusqu'au passage du
bouton début/fin (2) du rouge au vert
après environ 80 secondes.
Placez une tasse sous le diffuseur d'eau•
chaude (7) et une autre sous le diffuseur
de mousse de lait (8).
Positionnez le sélecteur de diffuseur (4) sur•
position 'B'.
Appuyez brièvement sur le bouton•
marche/arrêt (1) et simultanément sur le
bouton début/fin (2).
Si la tasse sous le diffuseur d'eau chaude•
(7) est pleine, positionnez le sélecteur de
diffuseur (4) sur position 'C' avec la pompe
toujours en marche. La pompe s'arrête
automatiquement.
Positionnez le sélecteur de diffuseur (4) sur•
position 'A'. L'eau chauffe jusqu'au passage
du bouton début/fin (2) du rouge au vert.
Désignation des témoins
Composant Indication Désignation
Bouton Jaune Programme
marche/arrêt (1) de détartrage
Jaune clignotant Détartrez l'appareil.
Bleu Mode vapeur actif.
Bleu clignotant Détartrez l'appareil.
Le mode Vapeur est
impossible.
Bouton début/fin (2) Rouge
L'appareil chauffe ou
se rince.
Rouge Remplissez le réservoir
clignotant d'eau.
Vert L'appareil est prêt à
être utilisé.
Vert clignotant Purgez l'appareil neuf.
Mise en marche et arrêt (fig. A)
Pour mettre l’appareil en marche, appuyez•
sur le bouton marche/arrêt (1).
Le bouton début/fin (2) clignote en rouge.
Le bouton début/fin (2) devient vert dès
que l'appareil peut être utilisé.
Pour arrêter l’appareil à tout moment,•
appuyez sur le bouton marche/arrêt (1) à
nouveau.
Fonction arrêt automatique
L'appareil s'arrête automatiquement s'il n'est
pas utilisé pendant 60 minutes.
Témoin de niveau d'eau (fig. A)
L'alimentation en eau fraîche est suivie en
continu par un flotteur qui monte et descend
dans le réservoir d'eau (13). Le bouton début/
fin (2) clignote en rouge si le niveau descend
sous la quantité de remplissage minimum
requise. Le processus se poursuit dès que le
réservoir rempli d'eau (13) a été replacé dans
l'appareil.
Fonction de préparation
La fonction de préparation s'assure que l'appareil
fournit initialement uniquement une faible
quantité d'eau. Le processus de préparation
du café continue après un bref intervalle.
Réglage de la taille des tasses (fig. B)
Le sélecteur de tasse sert à régler la quantité
requise d'eau fournie par l'appareil.
Réglez le sélecteur de tasse (3) sur la•
position requise. Consultez la table suivante
pour la taille de tasse correcte.
Réglage Taille de tasse
A 1 tasse d'expresso
B 1 tasse à café normale
C 1 grande tasse à café
D 2 tasses à café normales
E 1 très grande tasse à café
Sélection du diffuseur (fig. C)
Le sélecteur de diffuseur sert à sélectionner le
diffuseur requis pour le type de breuvage
à préparer.
Avant de procéder, nous souhaiterions que vous
preniez connaissance des remarques suivantes :
- Positionnez le sélecteur de diffuseur (4) sur
position 'A' après chaque utilisation.

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Positionnez le sélecteur de diffuseur (4)•
selon le breuvage à préparer. Consultez la
table suivante pour sélectionner le diffuseur
correct.
Réglage Fonction
A ARRÊT
B Diffuseur d'eau chaude
C Diffuseur de mousse de lait
D Diffuseur de café
Ajustement de la hauteur du
diffuseur de café (fig. F)
Vous pouvez ajuster la hauteur du diffuseur de
café pour l'adapter à vos conditions spécifiques.
Tournez le diffuseur de café (5) dans le•
sens horaire pour l'abaisser (fig. F1).
Tournez le diffuseur de café (5) dans le•
sens anti-horaire pour le lever (fig. F2).
Préparation du café avec des doses
(fig. A, B, C, G & J)
Utilisez des doses de café conventionnelles
d'un diamètre de 7 cm.
Avant de procéder, nous souhaiterions que
vous preniez connaissance des remarques
suivantes :
- N'utilisez pas les doses de café suivantes :
- doses de café d'un diamètre extérieur
inférieur à 7 cm ;
- doses de café dures pour machines
à expresso ;
- doses de café avec additifs pour
cappuccino, etc.
- Ne placez pas de doses de café
endommagées, de café moulu en vrac ou
de café instantané dans la cassette de
doses de café.
Avant de procéder, nous souhaiterions que
vous preniez connaissance des remarques
suivantes :
- Respectez les instructions suivantes pour
placer les doses de café dans leur cassette :
- Utilisez le côté marqué '1' sur la cassette
de doses de café pour une tasse de café.
Utilisez le côté marqué '2' sur la cassette
de doses de café pour deux tasses de café.
- Tapez légèrement la dose de café avec le
bout des doigts pour répartir uniformément
le café moulu dans la dose. Effectuez
une légère entaille au centre de la dose
de café.
- Placez des doses de café asymétriques
dans l'appareil avec le côté plat dirigé
vers le bas.
- Si vous utilisez deux doses de café à la
fois, pressez fermement la première dans
le renfoncement de la cassette avec le
bord en papier dirigé vers le haut.
Ensuite, placez la seconde dose de café
dans la cassette de doses de café selon
les instructions précédentes.
Positionnez le sélecteur de diffuseur (4) sur•
position 'A'.
Retirez la cassette de doses de café (9) de•
l'appareil.
Placez la dose de café dans sa cassette (9).•
- Pour une tasse, placez la dose du côté
marqué '1' sur la cassette de doses de
café (fig. G1).
- Pour deux tasses, placez les doses du
côté marqué '2' sur la cassette de doses
de café (fig. G2).
Insérez la cassette de doses de café (9)•
dans l'appareil avec les doses dirigées vers
le haut. Assurez-vous que les doses de café
ne bougent pas.
Placez le nombre de tasses souhaité sous le•
diffuseur de café (5).
- Pour une tasse, placez-la sous les deux
buses du diffuseur de café (fig. J1).
- Pour deux tasses, placez la première sous
la buse de diffuseur de café de gauche
et la seconde sous celle de droite (fig. J2).
Appuyez sur le bouton marche/arrêt (1)•
pour mettre l'appareil en marche.
Le bouton début/fin (2) clignote en rouge.
Le bouton début/fin (2) devient vert dès
que l'appareil peut être utilisé.
Positionnez le sélecteur de diffuseur (4) sur•
'D'.
Réglez le sélecteur de tasse (3) sur la•
position requise.
Appuyez sur le bouton début/fin (2).•
Pour interrompre le processus, appuyez sur•
le bouton début/fin (2) à nouveau.