Silvercrest 321581 1901 User manual

ESPRESSO MACHINE SEMM 1470 A1
ESPRESSO MACHINE
Operating instructions
ESPRESSOMASCHINE
Bedienungsanleitung
IAN 321581_1901

GB / IE / NI Operating instructions Page 1
DE / AT / CH Bedienungsanleitung Seite 35
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Contents
Introduction ...................................................2
Copyright............................................................... 2
Limitation of liability ....................................................... 2
Warnings ............................................................... 3
Proper use .............................................................. 3
Package contents/Transport inspection ........................................ 4
Disposal of the packaging.................................................. 4
Safety information .............................................5
Appliance elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Beforefirstuse ................................................9
Operation ...................................................10
Filling the water tank .....................................................10
Filling the milk tank.......................................................10
Inserting the espresso sieves in the sieve holder ................................11
Adding espresso powder..................................................12
Inserting the sieve holder ..................................................12
Setting the milk nozzle....................................................13
Preparing drinks ..............................................14
Selecting a suitable cup................................................... 14
Preparing espresso ...................................................... 15
Preparing cappuccino ....................................................17
Preparing latte macchiato ................................................. 19
Frothed milk ............................................................ 22
Descaling mode...............................................23
Cleaning and care .............................................24
Cleaning the milk nozzle and milk tank....................................... 24
Cleaning the espresso sieves, sieve holder and espressooutlet ....................28
Cleaning the water tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning the housing.....................................................29
Cleaning the accessories.................................................. 29
Troubleshooting ..............................................30
Technical details ..............................................31
Disposal .....................................................31
Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty............................32
Service................................................................33
Importer ............................................................... 33

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance.
You have selected a high-quality product. The operating instructions are part of
this product. They contain important information about safety, usage and
disposal. Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all operating
and safety instructions. Use the product only as described and for the range of
applications specified. Please also pass these operating instructions on to any
future owner.
Copyright
This documentation is protected by copyright.
Any copying or reproduction, including in the form of extracts, or any reproduction
of images (even in a modified state), is permitted only with the written
authorisation of the manufacturer.
Limitation of liability
All technical information, data and information for installation and operation
contained in these operating instructions corresponds to the latest version(s) at
the time of printing and, to the best of our knowledge, takes into account our
previous experience and know-how.
No claims can be derived from the details, illustrations and descriptions in these
instructions.
The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage caused by failure to
observe these instructions, improper use, incompetent repairs, unauthorised
modifications or for the use of non-approved replacement parts.

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Warnings
The following types of warning are used in these operating instructions:
WARNING!
A warning at this hazard level indicates a potentially hazardous
situation.
Failure to avoid this hazardous situation could result in injury.
► Follow the instructions in this warning notice to prevent injury.
CAUTION
A warning notice at this hazard level indicates a risk of material
damage.
Failure to avoid this situation could result in material damage.
► Follow the instructions in this warning notice to prevent material damage.
NOTE
► A note provides additional information which will assist you in using the
appliance.
Proper use
This appliance is intended exclusively for preparing drinks in domestic
households. It is exclusively intended for use in private households. Do not use it
for commercial applications.
The appliance is not intended for any other purpose, nor for use beyond the
scope described.
WARNING!
Danger if not used as intended!
Failure to use the appliance for its intended purpose and/or any other type of
use can be hazardous.
► Use the appliance only for its intended purpose.
► Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions.
No claims of any kind will be accepted for damage arising as a result of incorrect use.
The risk shall be borne solely by the user.

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Package contents/Transport inspection
WARNING!
Risk of suffocation!
► Do not allow children to play with packaging materials. There is a risk of
suffocation.
The appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:
● Espresso Machine
● Sieve holder
● Large espresso sieve
● Small espresso sieve
● Measuring spoon with compactor
● Operating instructions
NOTE
► Check the package for completeness and signs of visible damage.
► If the contents are incomplete or damaged due to defective packaging or
through transportation, contact the Service Hotline.
Disposal of the packaging
The packaging protects the appliance from transport damage. The packaging
materials are selected from the point of view of their environmental friendliness
and disposal technology and are therefore recyclable.
The recirculation of packaging into the material circuit saves on raw material and
reduces the amount of waste generated. Dispose of packaging material that is
no longer needed according to the regionally established regulations.
Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
Note the labelling on the packaging and separate the packaging material
components for disposal if necessary. The packaging material is labelled with
abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with the following meanings:
1–7: Plastics,
20–22: Paper and cardboard,
80–98: Composites.
NOTE
► If possible, keep the original packaging of the appliance for the entire
duration of the warranty period so that the appliance can be packed
properly for return shipment in the event of a warranty claim.

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Safety information
To ensure safe operation of the appliance, follow the safety
guidelines set out below:
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► Check the appliance for visible external damage before use. Do
not operate a appliance which has been damaged or dropped.
► The appliance and its connecting cable must be kept away from
children younger than 8 years old.
► This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or over if
they are supervised or have been instructed how to use the
appliance safely and have understood the potential risks.
► This appliance may be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or
knowledge if they are supervised and have been instructed in
how to use the appliance safely and have understood the
potential risks.
► Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by
children, unless they are aged 8 or over and are supervised.
► Do not allow children to use the appliance as a plaything.
► All repairs must be carried out by authorised specialist companies or
by the Customer Service department. Improper repairs can pose
significant risks to the user. It will also invalidate any
warranty claims.
Never submerse the appliance in water or other liquids!
Danger of electric shock!

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► Do not allow any liquid to run over the appliance’s plug
connections.
► Never touch the appliance with wet or moist hands.
► To avoid risks, arrange for defective plugs and/or power cables
to be replaced at once by qualified technicians or our Customer
Service Department.
► Risk of burns! Some parts can become very hot during use!
► Hot steam is produced while using the appliance. Ensure that you
do not scald yourself. Keep a safe distance away from the steam.
► The appliance should only be connected to correctly installed
and earthed mains power sockets.
► Clean the appliance and, in particular, the parts that come into
contact with food regularly as described in the section “Cleaning
and care”.
► After use, the surfaces of the heating elements will still have some
residual heat.
► Use the appliance only for its intended purpose. Risk of injury if
appliance is used incorrectly.
CAUTION! PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Defective components must always be replaced with original
replacement parts. Compliance with safety requirements can only
be guaranteed if original replacement parts are used.
► Protect the appliance from penetration by moisture and liquids.
► Protect the appliance against knocks, dust, chemicals, extremes of
temperature, etc. and keep it away from sources of heat (ovens,
radiators).

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► Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids!
► Always remove the mains plug from the mains outlet; never pull
on the power cable.
► Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.
► Do not use an external timer switch or a separate remote
control system to operate the appliance.
► Never operate the appliance in rooms in which the temperature
is under or around 0°C. If water freezes in the pipes or the water
tank, the appliance could be damaged.
► Never operate the appliance outdoors. This appliance is
intended for indoor use only.
NOTE
► Repairs to the appliance during the warranty period may
only be carried out by a customer service department
authorised by the manufacturer. Otherwise, no warranty
claims will be held for any subsequent damages.

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Appliance elements
Figure A:
“Double” espresso button (with adjacent control lamp)
“Large” cappuccino button (with adjacent control lamp)
“Large” latte button (with adjacent control lamp)
Milk tank lid
“Milk quantity” knob
Milk tank
Drip tray
Drip grille
Extendable tray for small cups
Milk nozzle
-Espresso outlet
3“Small” latte button (with adjacent control lamp)
!“Small” cappuccino button (with adjacent control lamp)
.“Small” espresso button (with adjacent control lamp)
Figure B:
0Water tank lid
6Water tank
1Holders
%On/off switch
+Lever for positioning the milk nozzle
Figure C:
,Sieve holder
Sieve block
/Large espresso sieve
Small espresso sieve
"Measuring spoon with compactor

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Before first use
1) Clean the sieve holder ,, the measuring spoon ", the espresso sieves /
, the drip grille , the drip tray , the tray for small cups the milk
tank , the milk tank lid , the water tank lid 0and the water tank 6
as described in the section “Cleaning and care”.
2) Place the appliance on a level and heat-resistant surface. Ensure that the
mains outlet is in easy reach.
3) Insert the drip tray and place the drip grille on it.
4) Insert the sieve holder ,together with the espresso sieve (/or ) into
the appliance by inserting it at the “ ” marking on the appliance and
then turning it anticlockwise until the handle of the sieve holder ,is
pointing to the “ ” symbol.
5) Insert the plug into a mains power socket.
NOTE
Remove the orange transport restraint from the bottom of the
water tank 6!
6) Before first use, proceed as follows to clean the internal pipes:
–fill the water tank 6with water (approx. 200 ml), and also the milk
tank (approx. 100 ml).
–Insert the water tank 6and the milk tank in the appliance.
–Place a large cup on the drip grille .
–Set the milk nozzle so that the milk nozzle is pointing into the cup.
–Switch the appliance on using the on/off switch %(position I). All the
control lamps begin to flash. As soon as all the lamps light up
permanently the appliance has heated up.
–Press the “Large” cappuccino button . Wait until water stops
coming out of the espresso outlet -and all control lamps light up
permanently. Repeat this process 2x.
–Switch the appliance off using the on/off switch %(position O).
–Empty the remaining water from the water tank 6and the milk tank .
NOTE
► You should also clean the appliance as described here after long periods
out of use.
The appliance is now ready for use.

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Operation
Filling the water tank
NOTE
► Use only fresh drinking water to prepare espresso/cappuccino/latte
macchiatto.
1) Remove the water tank lid 0and pull the water tank 6upwards and out
of the appliance.
2) Fill it with water to at least the Min marking. Never fill it with more water
than up to the Max marking.
3) Push the water tank 6back onto the appliance. Ensure that the water tank
6clicks back into place on the appliance.
4) Put the water tank lid 0back on.
Filling the milk tank
If you want to prepare drinks that contain milk froth, such as cappuccino or latte
macchiato, you must fill the milk tank with milk.
NOTE
► You can use cow’s milk or soy milk in this appliance.
1) Tilt the milk tank lightly upwards and, at the same time, pull it upwards
and forwards out of the appliance.
2) Take off the milk tank lid .
3) Fill it with milk to at least the Min marking. Never fill it with more milk than
up to the Max marking.
4) Replace the milk tank lid on the milk tank .
5) Push the milk tank back into the appliance so that it clicks into place.
NOTE
► After preparing your drink, if you want to keep the milk in the milk tank ,
put the milk tank into the refrigerator for storage.
NOTE
► If the milk tank is not in place or not properly inserted, both of the
espresso control lamps /.light up. This shows that you can only
prepare espresso, as this does not require any milk.

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Inserting the espresso sieves in the sieve holder
1) Place the large /or the small espresso sieve in the sieve holder ,:
–Make sure that the small indentation on the large /or small espresso
sieve lies on the indentation on the sieve holder ,when you put it in.
–Then turn the large /or small espresso sieve a little so that it cannot
fall out.
NOTE
► Do not remove the used espresso sieve / until it has cooled down!
► To remove the espresso sieve / from the sieve holder ,turn the
espresso sieve / until the indentation on the espresso sieve / is
over the indentation on the sieve holder ,. You can now remove the
espresso sieve / .

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Adding espresso powder
1) Fill the small espresso sieve to the Max marking with espresso powder.
This corresponds to around 7g of powder or a level measuring spoon ".
Or...
Fill the large espresso sieve /to the Max marking with espresso powder.
This corresponds to around 7g + 7g of powder or two level measuring
spoons ".
2) Push down the espresso powder using the compactor on the measuring
spoon ". Add more espresso powder, if required, until the espresso sieve /
is filled up to the Max marking. Then compact the espresso powder
again.
NOTE
► Compacting the espresso powder is a fundamentally important process
during the preparation of an espresso. If the espresso powder is compacted
very strongly, the espresso runs through more slowly and there is more
crema. If the espresso powder is not so strongly compacted, the espresso
runs through more quickly and it creates very little crema.
Inserting the sieve holder
1) Insert the sieve holder ,together with the espresso sieve (/or ) in the
appliance by inserting it at the “ ” marking on the appliance and then
turning it anticlockwise until the handle of the sieve holder ,is pointing to
the “ ” symbol.
NOTE
► To remove the sieve holder ,after preparing a drink, turn it slowly back to
the " " position to prevent any coffee from spraying out.

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Setting the milk nozzle
For cappuccino and latte macchiato you will need to adjust the milk nozzle 
depending on the cup size.
1) Swing the milk nozzle so that it is pointing into the glass/cup. Always
use the milk nozzle lever +to position the milk nozzle .
2) Turn the silver attachment on the milk nozzle a little to the rear so that it is
released.
3) Depending on the size of the glass/cup, push the silver attachment on the
milk nozzle downwards a little (or upwards, depending on its previous
position). The milk nozzle should extend down into the glass/cup to
prevent splashes. You can choose between 3 heights.
4) Once you have selected a height, turn the silver attachment on the milk
nozzle back to the front so that it clicks into place and no longer moves.
For the purpose of clarity, the adjustment of the milk nozzle is shown here
with the milk tank removed. There is, however, no need to remove the milk
tank from the appliance if you want to adjust the length of the milk nozzle .

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Preparing drinks
CAUTION! PROPERTY DAMAGE!
■ Insufficient descaling can damage or destroy the appliance! Descale the
appliance regularly. Please refer to the section “Descaling mode”.
Selecting a suitable cup
Select a suitable cup for the kind of drink you are preparing.When choosing a
cup, bear in mind that beverages with milk froth, such as cappuccino and latte
macchiato, require a larger volume due to the frothed milk than the millilitre
specifications listed.
Drink Size Preset quantity Programmable
Espresso Single approx. 40 ml approx. 20– 70 ml
Double approx. 80 ml approx. 40– 150 ml
Cappuccino Single approx. 150 ml
Time for preparation
of frothed milk:
5– 40 sec
Double approx. 250 ml
Time for preparation
of frothed milk:
5– 70 sec
Latte
macchiato
Single approx. 300 ml
Time for preparation
of frothed milk:
5– 70 sec
Double approx. 400 ml
Time for preparation
of frothed milk:
5– 90 sec
Note: The various drink quantities are controlled via the duration of the drink
output. In other words, for a double espresso the espresso flows for twice as
long out of the espresso outlet -as for a single espresso.
1) For small espresso or coffee cups, pull the tray for small cups out of the
appliance and place the cup on it.
2) For large cups or glasses, push the tray for small cups into the appliance
and place the glasses/cups on the drip grille .
3) If there is not enough room, remove the drip tray from the appliance and
place the glass directly on the base of the appliance.

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Preparing espresso
1) Ensure that there is enough water in the water tank 6. Add more water if
necessary.
2) Select whether you want a single or double espresso and fit the corresponding
espresso sieve /or in the sieve holder ,.
3) Add the espresso powder to the espresso sieve / and fit the sieve
holder ,.
4) Pull the tray for small cups out of the appliance.
5) Place a suitable cup on the tray for small cups .
6) Switch the appliance on using the on/off switch %and wait until all control
lamps light up permanently. The appliance has now heated up.
7) Press the “Small” espresso button . if you want to prepare a single
espresso.
The control lamp for the “Small” espresso button .lights up. Press the
“Double” espresso button  if you want to prepare a double espresso.
The control lamp for the “Double” espresso button lights up.
8) The appliance starts the brewing process; the corresponding control lamp
flashes during the preparation.
9) Wait until the espresso has stopped flowing out of the espresso outlet -
and all control lamps light up. You can now remove your espresso.
NOTE
► You can stop the preparation at any time by pressing any button.
10) Switch the appliance off using the on/off switch %.
11) Clean the appliance as described in the section “Cleaning and Care”.
NOTE
► If you do not turn off the appliance with the on/off switch %, the appliance
will switch itself into power saving mode automatically after approx. 15
minutes if no other button is pushed. If you want to make another drink,
simply press any button. The appliance heats back up.

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Setting the amount of espresso
You can set the quantity of espresso for the programmes “Small espresso” and
“Double espresso” individually:
“Small” espresso
–If you want to set a custom amount of espresso for the “Small” espresso
button . , press and hold the “Small” espresso button . for about
3seconds until the pump starts working. Espresso starts flowing from the
espresso outlet -.
–Stop the flow of espresso by pressing the “Small” espresso button .
again as soon as the required amount has flowed out. You can set a
quantity between 20 and 70ml.
The next time you prepare an espresso using the “Small” espresso button .
the new amount of espresso will be made.
NOTE
► If you want to reset the setting to the preprogrammed 40 ml, switch the
appliance off using the on/off switch %. When you switch the appliance
back on using the on/off switch %press and hold the "Small" espresso
button . until the control lamp for the "Small" espresso button .
flashes 5 times. You can now release the button .. The programme has
been reset to 40 ml.
“Double” espresso
–If you want to set a custom amount of espresso for the “Double” espresso
button  , press and hold the “Double” espresso button  for
about 3 seconds until the pump starts working. Espresso starts flowing from
the espresso outlet -.
–Stop the flow of espresso by pressing the “Double” espresso button  
again as soon as the required amount has flowed out. You can set a
quantity between 40 and 150ml.
The next time you prepare an espresso using the “Double” espresso button 
the new amount of espresso will be made.
NOTE
► If you want to reset the setting to the preprogrammed 80 ml, switch the
appliance off using the on/off switch %. When you switch the appliance
back on using the on/off switch %press and hold the “Double” espresso
button  until the control lamp for the“Double” espresso button  
flashes 5 times. You can now release the button . The programme has
been reset to 80 ml.

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Preparing cappuccino
1) Ensure that there is enough water in the water tank 6. Add more water if
necessary.
2) Ensure that there is enough milk in the milk tank . Add more milk if necessary.
3) Select whether you want prepare a cappuccino with a single or double
espresso and fit the corresponding espresso sieve / in the sieve holder
,.
4) Add the espresso powder to the espresso sieve / and fit the sieve
holder ,.
5) Place a suitable cup on the drip grille . Depending on the size of the cup,
you may also want to pull out the tray for small cups and place the cup
on this.
6) Set the milk nozzle so that it is pointing into the cup.
7) Use the “Milk quantity” knob to set how much milk you want to use for
your cappuccino:
Turn the “Milk quantity” knob to the left to reduce the amount of milk. Turn
the “Milk quantity” knob to the right to increase the amount of milk. Make
sure you do not turn the knob further than the “ ” marking. Otherwise you
will be in cleaning mode (see section “Cleaning and care”).
NOTE
► You can even correct the amount of milk during preparation by turning the
"Milk quantity" knob .
8) Switch the appliance on using the on/off switch %and wait until all control
lamps light up permanently. The appliance has now heated up.
9) Press the “Small” cappuccino button ! if you want to prepare a single
cappuccino. The control lamp for the “Small” cappuccino button !lights up.
Press the “Large” cappuccino button  if you want to prepare a large
cappuccino. The control lamp for the “Large” cappuccino button 
lights up.
10) The appliance starts the brewing process; the corresponding control lamp
flashes during the preparation.
11) Wait until the espresso has stopped flowing out of the espresso outlet -,
the milk has stopped flowing out of the milk nozzle and all control lamps
light up. You can now remove your cappuccino.