Smeg DCF01 User manual

Dear Customer,
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Model DCF01
Drip coffee machine

Contents
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1 Instructions 24
1.1 Introduction 24
1.2 This user manual 24
1.3 Intended use 24
1.4 General safety instructions 24
1.5 Manufacturer liability 27
1.6 Identification plate 27
1.7 Disposal 27
2 Description 29
2.1 Product description 29
3 Use 30
3.1 Before first use 30
3.2 First use 31
3.3 How to prepare the coffee 32
4 Cleaning and maintenance 38
4.1 Instructions 38
4.2 Cleaning the drip coffee machine 38
4.3 Cleaning the drip coffee machine components 38
4.4 Descaling 39
4.5 What to do if... 40
We advise you to read this manual carefully, as it contains all the instructions for maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic
and functional qualities.
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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions
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1 Instructions
1.1 Introduction
Key information for the user:
1.2 This user manual
This user manual is an integral part of the
appliance and must therefore be kept in its
entirety and in an accessible place for the
whole working life of the appliance.
1.3 Intended use
The appliance can be used to prepare drip
filter coffee. Every other use is considered
improper. Do not use the appliance for
anything other than its intended use.
1. The drip coffee machine shall not be
placed in a cabinet when in use.
2. WARNING: Do not use the appliance if
the surface is cracked.
1.4 General safety instructions
• The appliance must not be used by
persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or with a lack of experience
and knowledge, unless appropriately
supervised, or instructed on the safe use
of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• Children must be supervised at all times
to ensure they do not play with the
appliance.
• Cleaning and maintenance of the
appliance must not be performed by
children, unless closely supervised.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
Instructions
General information on this user
manual, on safety and final
disposal.
Description
Appliance description.
Use
Information on using your
appliance.
Cleaning and care
Information for proper cleaning and
maintenance of the appliance.
Safety instructions
Information
Advice

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• Never submerge the appliance in water.
• This appliance is intended for household
use. Moreover, it cannot be used:
• In kitchen areas provided for
employees in shops, offices and other
working environments
• In farms/farm stay facilities
• By guests in hotels, motels and
residential environments
• In bed and breakfasts.
• If the power cord is damaged, contact
technical support to arrange for this to be
replaced in order to avoid any possible
hazards.
Only for European markets:
• This appliance may be used by children
from the age of 8 provided they are
supervised or instructed on the safe use
of the appliance and they understand the
associated risks.
• Cleaning and maintenance may be
performed by children from the age of 8
as long as they are appropriately
supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of
reach of children under the age of 8
years.
• Children must never play with the
appliance.
• The appliance may be used by people
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and if
they understand the hazards involved.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
power socket before assembly,
disassembly and cleaning.

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For this appliance
• Follow all safety instructions in order to
use the appliance safely.
• Read this user manual carefully before
using the appliance.
• Switch off the appliance immediately
after use.
• Do not leave the coffee machine
unattended during use.
• Always disconnect the drip coffee
machine from the power socket before
installing / removing components or
cleaning it.
• Unplug the coffee machine before
cleaning it and if you notice any fault.
• Allow the drip coffee machine cool
down before cleaning it.
• Leave a space of 10 cm around the drip
coffee machine.
• Do not use the drip coffee machine if
there is no water in the tank.
• Use cold, preferably filtered, water. Do
not use other liquids.
• Make sure that the lid is firmly closed.
• Danger of burns! Do not open the lid
while the coffee is being brewed.
• Danger of burns! Do not touch hot
surfaces with your hands: use the handles
and buttons.
• Danger of burns! The keep warm plate
stays hot for a few minutes after brewing,
do not touch.
• Danger of burns! The heating element
surface is subject to residual heat after
use. Do not touch.
• Do not use the drip coffee machine or
parts of it with parts or accessories made
by other manufacturers.
• Only use original spare parts. The use of
spare parts not approved by the
manufacturer could lead to fires, electric
shocks or personal injury.
• Only place the drip coffee machine on
level and dry surfaces.
• Avoid getting the drip coffee machine
wet and do not spray liquids onto it. In
the event of contact with liquid,
immediately switch off the power at the
socket or main breaker and dry the
appliance thoroughly: Electric shock
hazard!
• Do not position the appliance near sinks
or taps.
• Do not use harsh detergents or sharp
objects to clean the drip coffee machine.
• Do not make any modifications to the
appliance.
• Never try to put out a fire or flames with
water: turn off the appliance and remove
the plug from the socket, and smother the
flames with a fire blanket or other
appropriate cover.
• Prevent the power cord from coming into
contact with sharp edges.

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• Never position the appliance above or
near gas or electric hob burners when
they are hot or in use, inside an oven or
near other heat sources.
• Make sure that the lid has been inserted
firmly into the top of the jug.
• Do not place the jug on a hob or in a
microwave oven.
• Do not place the hot jug on cold or wet
surfaces.
• Do not use the jug if it is damaged or the
handle is loose.
• Fill the water tank before putting the plug
to the electrical outlet.
• Do not install the machine in
environments in which the temperature is
0°C or less.
1.5 Manufacturer liability
The manufacturer shall not be liable for
injuries or property damage caused by:
• Use of the appliance other than that
specified
• Failure to read the user manual
• Tampering with any part of the
appliance
• Use of non-original spare parts
• Failure to observe the safety instructions
1.6 Identification plate
The identification plate bears the technical
data, serial number and brand name of the
appliance. Do not remove the identification
plate for any reason.
1.7 Disposal
This appliance must be disposed of
separately from other waste
(Directive 2012/19/EU). The
appliance does not contain substances in
quantities sufficient to be considered
hazardous to health and the environment, in
accordance with current European
directives.
• Old appliances do not belong in
household waste! To comply with
current legislation, old appliances, on
reaching the end of their useful lives,
should be taken to a disposal facility
where they can be sorted. This allows
precious materials from old appliances
to be recycled and helps protect the
environment. For further information,
contact the relevant local authorities or
your nearest waste recycling centre.
Electrical voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains supply.
• Unplug the appliance.

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Our appliances are packed in non-
polluting and recyclable materials.
• Take these packing materials to the
appropriate recycling centre.
Plastic packaging
Danger of suffocation
• Do not leave the packaging or any part
of it unattended.
• Do not let children play with the plastic
bags.

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2 Description
2.1 Product description
Model DCF01 - Drip coffee machine
1 Lid
2 Water tank (1.4 litres)
3 Filter holder with anti-drip system
4 Permanent filter
5 ON/OFF button
6 AROMA setting button
7 Time / settings display
8 4 CUPS function button
9 AUTO START button
10 Boiler outlet
11 Jug lid
12 Jug (10 cups)
13 Jug handle
14 Time / timer setting lever
15 Base and non-slip feet
16 Scoop
17 Water tank level indicator (max. 1.4
litres)
18 Keep Warm plate

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3 Use
3.1 Before first use
1. Remove any labels and stickers from the
drip coffee machine.
2. Thoroughly wash and dry the
components of the drip coffee machine
(see ”4 Cleaning and maintenance”).
3. Lift the lid (1) by pulling the tab
upwards (2).
4. Fill the tank (3) with fresh clean water
using the jug (4), taking care not to
exceed the maximum level shown on the
level indicator (5) (1.4 litres).
Danger of electrocution
• Plug into an earthed 3-pin socket.
• Do not remove the earth pin.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Failure to observe these warnings can
lead to fire, electrocution or even death.
Danger of malfunction
• Do not use the drip coffee machine if
there is no water in the tank.
• Only put fresh clean water in the tank.
• Do not use liquids other than water.
The components intended to come
into contact with food are made of
materials that comply with the
provisions of current legislation.

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3.2 First use
1. Plug the appliance into an electrical
outlet.
2. Press the ON/OFF button. The
symbols on the display flash.
3. Set the time using the lever (1).
4. Set the hour by moving the lever up (+) to
increase the value or down (-) to
decrease it.
5. Confirm the setting by placing the lever in
the central position and pressing it (OK):
the appliance will emit a beep.
6. Set the minutes following the same
procedure.
7. After confirming the minutes setting, the
appliance emits a beep and activates
the CLOCK mode.
Setting the water hardness
Set the water hardness by selecting one of
the three available levels: HARD, MEDIUM
and SOFT.
1. Keep buttons and pressed
simultaneously for 3 seconds: HA03
appears on the display.
2. Move the lever up (+) or down (-) to set
the level required: HA01 (soft), HA02
(medium) and HA03 (hard).
3. Confirm the setting by placing the lever in
the central position and pressing it (OK):
the appliance will beep to confirm the
required level has been set.

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Rinsing of the internal circuits
Rinse the internal circuits after filling the tank:
1. Place the jug (6) on the Keep Warm
plate (7) WITHOUT putting ground
coffee into the filter.
2. Press the ON/OFF button.
3. Wait for the cycle to finish and empty the
jug.
4. Repeat the cycle: the machine is now
ready for use.
3.3 How to prepare the coffee
1. Fill the water tank as indicated in section
”3.1 Before first use”.
2. Lift the lid of the water tank (1) and insert
the permanent filter (2) into the filter
holder (3).
3. Fill with the amount of coffee required,
according to the number of cups to be
prepared, using the scoop (4) provided.
The permanent filter allows you to
prepare drip coffee without using
paper filters. However, according
to your own preference, a paper
filter #4 can be used instead.
Place the paper filter inside the
filter holder and add the desired
amount of coffee.

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4. Close the lid (1) by lowering the tab.
5. Place the jug (5) with the lid (6) on the
Keep Warm plate (7). Make sure that
the lid fits perfectly into the anti-drip
valve (8).
6. Press the ON/OFF button to enable
the BREW mode: The LED on the ON/
OFF button lights up and flashes
quickly for the entire time the coffee is
being brewed.
7. You can stop the coffee from being
brewed at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button. The appliance
stops, emits a beep and the clock
reappears on the display.
• One level scoop of ground
coffee is approximately
equivalent to one cup. However,
the amount of ground coffee to
be used may vary according to
personal taste.
• Use good quality medium
ground coffee.
It is normal for steam to be
produced while the coffee is being
brewed.
Danger of burns
• Do not open the lid of the water tank
while the coffee is being brewed.
Warning
• Do not open the lid of the drip coffee
machine at the end of the brewing cycle.
Wait at least 5 minutes after the brewing
cycle has finished before opening the
lid.
• After 5 minutes, you can remove and
clean the filter and refill the water tank in
order to start a new brewing cycle.

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8. Once the coffee has been brewed, the
appliance emits a beep and the KEEP
WARM mode is started, indicated by the
icon on the display. When this
mode is activated, the LEDs of the
and buttons turn off while the LED of
the ON/OFF button continues to
flash slowly.
• Pressing any of the buttons, apart
from the ON / OFF button,
does not affect the coffee
brewing function in any way.
• If the ON/OFF button is not
pressed, the coffee continues to
be brewed according to the
automatic setting to fill the jug
completely (10 cups).
• The filter holder and the
permanent filter may be hot after
the coffee has been brewed. Be
careful when removing them.
• The base of the jug may be very
hot after the coffee has been
brewed. Take care when
removing it and make sure that
you do not place the jug on a
heat-sensitive surface.
The KEEP WARM mode is not
activated if the BREW mode is
stopped manually.
Danger of burns
• The Keep Warm plate remains warm
after the coffee has been brewed: be
careful not to touch it when removing the
jug.

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Setting the AROMA
This setting allows you to choose between
two aroma intensity levels for your coffee:
DELICATE or INTENSE.
The appliance is set by default to
DELICATE: the LED of the aroma button is
off and on the display only the lower coffee
bean of the icon appears selected.
To modify the setting:
1. Press the AROMA button to select
INTENSE: the LED of the AROMA
button lights up and on the display both
coffee beans of the icon appear
selected.
2. Press the AROMA button again to
select DELICATE: the LED of the
AROMA button turns off and the
upper coffee bean from the icon
appears unselected.
Using the 4 CUPS function
This function allows you to brew a small
amount of coffee, corresponding to
approximately 4 cups.
The function is set to OFF by default.
To select the 4 CUPS function:
1. Press the button to set it to ON: the
LED of the function button 4 CUPS
turns on.
2. Press the button again to set this
function to OFF: the LED of the button
turns off.
CLOCK mode
In this mode, the appliance indicates the
current time on the display and the “:”
symbol flashes intermittently every second.
After approximately 1 minute, the brightness
of the display decreases.
All the LEDs of the buttons are off.
To return to the time setting mode, keep the
lever pressed in the central position for 3
seconds: the appliance emits a beep and
the time setting mode is activated, see ”3.2
First use”.
If no buttons are pressed, the
appliance goes into stand-by
mode after 2 minutes.

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KEEP WARM mode
The KEEP WARM mode is activated
automatically after the coffee has been
brewed and keeps the Keep Warm plate
on for 20 minutes.
In this way, the coffee will remain hot for 20
minutes after it has been brewed.
In the KEEP WARM mode, the LED of the
ON/OFF button flashes slowly, the
KEEP WARM icon lights up on the
display and the LEDs of buttons and
are off.
The ON/OFF button turns off
automatically at the end of the KEEP
WARM mode.
The KEEP WARM mode can be stopped
manually at any time by pressing the ON/
OFF button: the LED of the ON/
OFF button and the KEEP WARM
icon turn off.
Setting the time for the AUTO START mode
This setting allows the appliance to be
programmed to switch on automatically to
brew the drip coffee at a time selected by
the user.
To set the time at which the appliance
switches on automatically, proceed as
follows:
1. Make sure that the time displayed is
correct. Otherwise, set the correct time
as described in section ”3.1 Before first
use”.
2. Press and hold the button for 3
seconds to set the automatic start time
mode AUTO START:The LED of the
button and the time display (HH:MM)
start to flash.
3. Move the lever upwards (+) or
downwards (-) to set the time.
4. Confirm the time by moving the lever to
the central position and pressing it (OK):
the appliance beeps.
5. Once set, the time for the AUTO START
will be saved automatically.
The KEEP WARM mode is not
activated if the BREW mode is
stopped manually or when the
4 CUPS brewing function has
ended.

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AUTO START mode
1. Press the AUTO START button to
start the AUTO START mode: the LED of
the AUTO START button will light up
and the hours and minutes of the set start
time for brewing the coffee will flash for a
few seconds on the display. Then the
current time will then be displayed.
2. Press the AROMA button to select
the intensity of the coffee required for the
AUTO START mode. If necessary,
depending on the quantity to be brewed
in AUTO START mode, press the 4
CUPS function button to memorise
the function.
3. The appliance remains in AUTO START
mode until the pre-set time is reached,
which is confirmed by a beep.
4. At the set time, the appliance switches to
BREW mode to brew the coffee
according to the chosen settings.
5. Press the AUTO START button at
any time to exit from the AUTO START
mode: the appliance emits a beep and
reverts to the CLOCK mode.

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4Cleaningandmaintenance
4.1 Instructions
4.2 Cleaning the drip coffee machine
To keep the outer surface of the coffee
machine in good condition, it should be
cleaned regularly after use. Let the
appliance cool down first. Clean with a
soft, damp cloth.
4.3 Cleaning the drip coffee machine
components
Cleaning the permanent filter and the
filter holder
1. Lift the tab of the lid (1) and pull the
permanent filter (2) upwards and then
the filter holder (3).
2. Clean the permanent filter and the filter
holder, removing any residues of coffee.
3. Rinse the filter and the filter holder under
tap water and dry thoroughly.
Improper use
Danger of electrocution
• Unplug the drip coffee machine before
cleaning it.
• Do not immerse the drip coffee machine
in water or other liquids.
• Allow the drip coffee machine cool
down before cleaning it.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use steam jets to clean the drip
coffee machine.
• Do not use cleaning products containing
chlorine, ammonia or bleach on parts
with metal surface finishes (e.g.
anodised, nickel- or chrome-plated).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. powder products, stain
removers and metallic scourers).
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials
or sharp metal scrapers.
The permanent filter and the filter
holder can be washed in a
dishwasher.

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Cleaning the jug
1. Empty the jug after each use to prevent
staining caused by residues of coffee.
2. Wash the jug in hot, soapy water using a
soft brush.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4.4 Descaling
Depending on the water hardness setting,
the machine automatically indicates when
descaling has to be carried out.
The DESCALING icon starts to
flash on the display to warn the user that a
descaling cycle should be carried out.
To start the descaling cycle:
1. Pour water and the descaler into the
water tank.
2. Press the ON/OFF and AUTO
START buttons simultaneously for 5
seconds to start the DESCALING cycle:
the LEDs of the ON/OFF and
AUTO START buttons flash and the
DESCALING icon flashes
until the end of the cycle.
3. At the end of the cycle, the display reverts
to CLOCK mode and the DESCALING
icon disappears from the
display.
4. Rinse the appliance by operating it with
just water for at least 2 cycles, filling the
tank to its maximum limit (1.4 litres).
Risk of damaging the jug
• Do not wash the jug in a dishwasher as
it could become permanently damaged.
Danger of personal injury and
damage to the appliance
• Limescale deposits can prevent the
appliance from working correctly,
especially if the water is particularly
hard.
• The descaler contains acid which can
irritate the skin and eyes.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
and safety warnings on the pack to the
letter; they will also tell you what to do in
the event of contact with skin or eyes.
• Use descaling products recommended
by Smeg to avoid damaging the drip
coffee machine.

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4.5 What to do if...
Problem Possible causes Solution
Coffee does not come out
No water in tank. Fill the tank.
Scale build-up. Perform a descaling cycle.
Coffee takes a long time
to be dispensed Scale build-up. Perform a descaling cycle.
The coffee has an acidic
taste Possible stagnation of coffee in the circuits. Rinse as described in section ”4.4 Descaling”.
The drip coffee machine
overflows
The filter is not positioned
correctly. Insert the filter correctly in the filter holder.
The jug is not positioned correctly
on the base.
Make sure that the jug is
positioned correctly under
the boiler outlet.
There is no lid on the jug. Place the lid on the jug.
Excessive amount of coffee.
Place up to a maximum of
5 level scoops of ground
coffee into the permanent
filter.
Coffee is too finely ground. Use ground coffee for drip
coffee machines.

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Only water comes out of
the drip coffee machine No ground coffee in the filter. Put the required amount of
ground coffee into the filter.
The AUTO START mode is
not activated
The current time and / or the start
time of the AUTO START mode
have not been set.
Set the current time as
described in section ”3.1
Before first use” and then
set the required AUTO
START time, see ”AUTO
START mode”.
Problem Possible causes Solution
If the problem has not been
resolved or in the case of other
types of fault, contact your local
technical support centre.