Smeg DCF01 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DRIP COFFEE MAKER
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
CAFETIÈRE GOUTTE-À-GOUTTE
ENITEN
FRFR

Dear Customer,
Thank you for buying the Smeg '50s Style Drip Coffee Maker.
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elements.
A Smeg appliance always goes perfectly with the other products of the line and at the
same time can be an object of design in the kitchen.
We hope you fully enjoy all the features of your appliance.
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Model DCF01
Drip Coffee Maker

Contents
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1 Instructions 7
1.1 Introduction 7
1.2 This user’s manual 7
1.3 Intended use 7
1.4 Manufacturer's liability 8
1.5 Identification plate 8
1.6 Disposal 8
2 Description 9
2.1 Product Description 9
3 Use 10
3.1 Before first use 10
3.2 First use 11
3.3 How to make coffee 12
4 Cleaning and maintenance 17
4.1 Warnings 17
4.2 Cleaning the drip coffee maker 17
4.3 Cleaning the parts of the drip coffee maker 17
4.4 Descaling 18
4.5 What to do if... 19
Important Safeguards
WARNING: If the instructions contained in this manual are not followed
precisely, fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or death.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages throughout this manual and
on the appliance.
Read all the instructions before using the appliance and always obey all safety
messages.

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The safety messages will inform you of potential hazards, on how to avoid the risk of injury
and what can occur if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT: Observe all codes and ordinances in force.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors, liquids or materials near this or any
other appliance.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
This is a safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can
result in severe personal injury or death.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
A signal word - DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION - is used with the safety alert
symbol. DANGER denotes the most serious hazards. It means you could be killed
or seriously injured if you do not immediately follow the instructions.
WARNING means you could be killed or seriously injured if the instructions are not
followed. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in minor to moderate injury.
WARNING
• This appliance is intended for use in the home only.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by
improper use of this appliance.
• This appliance complies with current safety regulations.
Improper use of this appliance can result in personal injury
and material damage.
• Read all the instructions before installing or using the
appliance for the first time.
• Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass
them on to any future user.
WARNING: For your safety, the instructions contained in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion and to prevent property damage,
personal injury or death.
NOTE: This appliance is NOT designed for installation in manufactured (mobile)
homes or in recreational vehicles (RVs).
DO NOT install this appliance outdoors.

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Follow all safety precautions to ensure safe
use of the appliance.
• Before using the appliance, read this
user manual carefully.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• This appliance is for household use only.
• Do not use the appliance for other than
its intended use.
• Do not allow children to use the
appliance.
• Children should not play with the
appliance. Keep the appliance out of the
reach of children.
• Turn off the appliance immediately after
use.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended
while it is running.
• Disconnect the appliance from the wall
outlet before assembly, disassembly,
cleaning and after each use.
• Let the appliance cool down before
fitting or removing parts and before
cleaning.
• To protect against fire, electrical shock
and personal injury, do not immerse the
appliance, the power cord or plug in
water or any other liquid.
• Do not touch the appliance or the plug
with wet hands.
• Never try to extinguish a flame/fire with
water: turn off the appliance, unplug it
from the outlet and cover the flame with a
lid or a fire blanket.
• Do not use the appliance if the power
cord or plug is damaged or if the
appliance has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge
of a table or counter.
• If the power cord is damaged, contact
the technical support service to get a
replacement and to avoid possible
hazards.
• Make sure the power cord does not
come in contact with sharp edges.
• Do not pull on the cord to remove the
plug from the socket.
• Do not place the appliance on or near
switched-on gas or electric burners,
inside an oven, or near heat sources.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
• Do not place the appliance near faucets
or sinks.
• Never attempt to repair the appliance
yourself or without the help of a qualified
technician. Failing to do this will void the
warranty.
• In case of malfunction, have the
appliance repaired by a qualified
technician.
• Do not make any changes to the
appliance.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, personal injury, or
damage when using the appliance, follow basic safety
precautions, including the following:

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For this appliance
• Leave a space of 10 cm around the drip
coffee maker.
• Do not use the drip coffee maker without
water in the tank.
• Use cold and possibly filtered water. Do
not use other liquids.
• Make sure the lid is firmly closed.
• Risk of scalding! Do not open the lid
during the coffee preparation cycle.
• Risk of scalding! Do not touch hot
surfaces with your hands: use the handles
and buttons.
• Do not use the drip coffee maker in
combination with parts or accessories
from other manufacturers.
• Use only original spare parts from the
manufacturer. The use of spare parts not
recommended by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electric shock or injury to
persons.
• Place the drip coffee maker on a flat, dry
surface.
• Avoid wetting or spraying liquid on the
drip coffee maker. In case of contact
with liquid, immediately unplug the cord
from the electrical outlet and dry
thoroughly: Risk of electric shock!
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp
objects to clean the drip coffee maker.
• Make sure the lid is firmly inserted on the
carafe.
• Do not place the carafe on a burner or in
a microwave oven.
• Do not place the hot carafe on a cold or
wet surface.
• Do not use the carafe if damaged or if
the handle has come loose.
• Fill the water tank before connecting the
plug to an electrical outlet.
• Do not install the appliance in
environments with a temperature less
than or equal to 0°C.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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1 Instructions
1.1 Introduction
Key information for the user:
1.2 This user’s manual
This user's manual is an integral part of the
appliance and must be kept intact and
available to the user throughout its life cycle.
1.3 Intended use
• The appliance is for indoor use only.
• The appliance is intended solely for
household-type use.
• The appliance may be used to prepare
drip coffee. Any other use is
inappropriate. Do not use the appliance
for purposes other than its intended use.
Warnings
General information about the user
manual, safety and final disposal.
Description
Description of the appliance.
Use
Information on using the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance
Information for proper cleaning and
maintenance.
Safety warning
Information
Suggestion
The California Safe Drinking
Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of
substances known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm,
and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
Warning
• This product contains a chemical known
by the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
• This appliance can cause low-level
exposure to some of the substances
listed, including benzene,
formaldehyde, carbon monoxide,
toluene, and soot.

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1.4 Manufacturer's liability
The manufacturer accepts no liability for
damage to persons and property caused
by:
• using the appliance in ways other than
those provided;
• not reading the user's manual;
• tampering with any part of the
appliance;
• using non-original parts;
• ignoring safety warnings.
1.5 Identification plate
The identification plate lists the technical
data, serial number and brand name. The
identification plate must never be removed.
1.6 Disposal
• Old electrical equipment must not be
disposed of with household waste! In
accordance with the law in force,
electrical appliances at the end of their
life should be taken to separate
collection facilities for electrical and
electronic waste. This is so that valuable
materials from old appliances can be
recycled and the environment can be
protected. For more information, please
contact your local authorities or recycling
center employees.
Note that non-polluting and recyclable
materials are used for packaging the
appliance.
• Dispose of the packaging materials at
appropriate differentiated waste
collection centers.
Power voltage
Risk of electric shock
• Unplug the appliance.
• Unplug the cord from the wall outlet.
Plastic packaging
Risk of suffocation
• Do not leave the packaging or any part
of it unattended.
• Do not allow children to play with the
plastic packaging bags.

Description
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2 Description
2.1 Product Description
Model DCF01 - Drip coffee maker
1 Lid
2 Water tank (1.4 liters)
3 Filter holder with anti-drip valve system
4 Permanent filter
5 ON/OFF button
6 AROMA setting button
7 Time/settings display
8 1-4 CUPS function button
9 AUTO START button
10 Grouphead
11 Carafe lid
12 Carafe (10 cups)
13 Carafe handle
14 Time/Timer setting lever
15 Base and non-slip feet
16 Measuring scoop
17 Tank water level indicator (maximum 1.4
liters)
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 maker.
2. Thoroughly wash and dry the drip coffee
maker's parts (see “4 Cleaning and
maintenance”).
3. Lift the lid (1) by pulling up on the tab (2).
4. Fill the tank (3) with cold and clean water
using the carafe (4), taking care not to
exceed the maximum level shown on the
level indicator (5) (1.4 liters).
Risk of electric shock
• Plug the cord into a grounded socket of
the correct current.
• Do not tamper with the grounding.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Failure to observe these warnings may
result in death, fire or electric shock.
Risk of damage
• Do not use the drip coffee maker without
water in the tank.
• Use only cold and clean water inside
the tank.
• Do not use any liquids other than water.
The parts that may come into
contact with food are made of
materials that comply with all legal
provisions in force.

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3.2 First use
1. Insert the plug into an electrical socket.
2. Press the ON /OFF button. The
display shows the flashing symbols.
3. Set the time using the lever (1).
4. Set the hour value by moving the lever up
to increase the value or down to
decrease the value.
5. Confirm the value by placing the lever in
the central position and pressing it: the
appliance will beep.
6. Set the minute value following the same
procedure.
7. After confirming the minute setting, an
acoustic signal sounds and the device
activates CLOCK mode.
Setting the water hardness
Set the water hardness value by selecting
one of the three levels available: HARD,
MEDIUM and SOFT.
1. Hold down the and buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds: the display
shows HA03.
2. Use the lever, moving it up or down to set
the desired level: H0A1(soft), H0A2
(medium) and H0A3 (hard).
3. Move the lever to the central position
and press to confirm the value: the
appliance will beep to confirm the
selection made.

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Rinsing the internal circuits
Rinse the internal circuits once the tank is full:
1. Place the carafe (6) on the Keep Warm
plate (7) WITHOUT adding ground
coffee to the filter.
2. Press the ON /OFF button.
3. Wait for the cycle to complete and
empty the carafe.
4. Repeat the cycle: the appliance is now
ready for use.
3.3 How to make coffee
1. Fill the water tank as indicated in the
paragraph “3.1 Before first use”.
2. Keep the water tank lid (1) raised and
insert the permanent filter (2) into the filter
holder (3).
3. Add the desired quantity of coffee
according to the number of cups to be
prepared using the supplied measuring
scoop (4).

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4. Close the lid (1) by lowering the tab.
5. Place the carafe (5) with the lid (6) on
the special Keep Warm plate (7). Make
sure that the lid fits perfectly with the anti-
drip valve (8).
6. Press the ON/OFF button to
activate BREW mode: the LED on the
ON/OFF button lights up and
flashes quickly for the entire time that the
coffee brews.
7. The coffee brewing operation can be
stopped at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button. The appliance
stops by emitting an acoustic signal and
the display shows the clock again.
• One level scoop of ground
coffee is approximately
equivalent to two cups.
However, the amount of ground
coffee to be used may vary
according to personal taste.
• Use good quality medium
ground coffee.
Steam coming out during coffee
brewing is completely normal.
Risk of scalding
• Do not open the water tank lid during
the coffee brewing cycle.
• Pressing all the buttons except
the ON/OFF button does
not affect the coffee preparation
and brewing operation in any
way.
• If the ON/OFF button is not
pressed, the coffee continues to
brew according to the automatic
setting for filling the entire carafe
(10 cups).

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8. Once the coffee has been brewed, the
appliance will beep and the KEEP
WARM mode is activated, indicated by
the icon on the display. When this
mode is activated, the LEDs of the
and buttons go out while the LED of
the ON/OFF button continues to
flash slowly.
AROMA setting
This setting allows you to choose the
intensity of the aroma for your coffee from
two levels: DELICATE AROMA or
INTENSE AROMA.
The appliance is set by default to DELICATE
aroma: the LED of the aroma setting
button is off, and on the display only the
second bean of the icon is selected.
To change the setting:
1. Press the AROMA setting button to
select INTENSE aroma: the LED of the
AROMA setting button lights up and
on the display both the beans of the
icon are selected.
2. Press the AROMA setting button
again to select DELICATE aroma: the
LED of the AROMA setting button
goes out and the selection of the first
bean of the icon disappears from
the display.
The KEEP WARM mode does not
activate if the BREW mode is
manually interrupted.
Risk of scalding
• The plate remains hot after the coffee
has been brewed: be careful not to
touch it while extracting the carafe.

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1-4 CUPS function setting
This function allows you to dispense a small
amount of coffee, corresponding to about 4
cups.
The setting is OFF by default.
To select the 1-4 CUPS function:
1. Press the appropriate button to set it
to ON: the LED of the 1-4 CUPS
function button lights up.
2. Press the button again to set this
function to OFF: the LED on the button
goes out.
CLOCK mode
In this mode, the appliance shows the
current time on the display and the “:”
symbol flashes intermittently every second.
After about 1 minute, the display dims.
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 beeps and the time
setting mode is activated, see “3.2 First
use”.
KEEP WARM mode
The KEEP WARM mode is activated
automatically after the coffee has been
brewed, keeping the Keep Warm plate on
for 20 minutes.
In this way, the coffee will be hot for 20
minutes after the coffee has been brewed.
In 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 the and buttons
are off.
The ON/OFF button turns off
automatically when the KEEP WARM mode
ends.
You can manually end the KEEP WARM
mode at any time by pressing the ON/
OFF button: the LED of the ON/OFF
button and the KEEP WARM
icon go out.
If no button is pressed, the
appliance enters stand-by mode
after 2 minutes.
The KEEP WARM mode does not
activate if the BREW mode is
manually interrupted.

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Setting the time for AUTO START mode
Use this setting to program the appliance to
switch on automatically to prepare the drip
coffee at a time selected by the user.
To set the auto start time, proceed as
follows:
1. Check that the displayed time is correct.
If not, set the current time as described in
the paragraph “3.1 Before first use”.
2. Hold down the button for 3 seconds
to set the time for the AUTO START
mode: the LED of the button and the
time display (HH:MM) start to flash.
3. Use the lever, moving it upor down toset
the desired time.
4. Confirm the time by placing the lever in
the central position and pressing it: the
appliance will beep.
5. At the end of the setting, the time set for
AUTO START will be automatically
stored.
AUTO START mode
1. Press the AUTO START button to
activate the AUTO START mode: the LED
of the AUTO START button will light
up and the hours and minutes set for the
coffee preparation will flash on the
display for a few seconds. Then the
current time will be displayed.
2. Press the AROMA button to select
the desired coffee intensity in AUTO
START mode. If necessary, depending
on the quantity to be dispensed in AUTO
START mode, press the 1-4 CUPS
function button to store the function.
3. The appliance remains in AUTO START
mode until the pre-set time is reached,
confirmed by a beep.
4. At the set time, the appliance switches to
BREW mode, brewing the coffee
according to the selected settings.
5. Press the AUTO START button at
any time to exit the AUTO START mode:
the appliance will beep and return to
CLOCK mode.

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4Cleaningandmaintenance
4.1 Warnings
4.2 Cleaning the drip coffee maker
To maintain the outer surfaces, you must
clean them regularly after each use after
letting them cool down. Clean with a soft,
damp cloth.
4.3 Cleaning the parts of the drip
coffee maker
Cleaning the permanent filter and the
filter holder
1. Lift the lid flap (1) and pull up on the
permanent filter (2) and then the filter
holder (3).
2. Clean the permanent filter and the filter
holder by removing any coffee residue.
3. Rinse the filter and filter holder under the
faucet and dry thoroughly.
Misuse
Risk of electric shock
• Unplug the drip coffee maker before
cleaning.
• Do not immerse the drip coffee maker in
water or other liquids.
• Allow the drip coffee maker to cool
before cleaning.
Misuse
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use steam jets to clean the drip
coffee maker.
• Do not use cleaning products containing
chlorine, ammonia or bleach on parts
with metallic surface finishes (e.g.
anodizing, nickel or chrome plating).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. powders, stain
removers and metal scouring pads).
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials
or sharp metal scrapers.
The permanent filter and the filter
holder may be washed in the
dishwasher.

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Cleaning the carafe
1. Empty the carafe after each use to avoid
stains caused by coffee residues.
2. Wash the carafe in hot, soapy water with
a soft brush.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4.4 Descaling
Depending on the set water hardness, the
appliance automatically signals when it is
necessary to descale.
The DESCALING icon starts
flashing on the display to warn the user that
the appliance needs to be descaled.
To activate the descaling cycle:
1. Pour water and descaler into the water
tank.
2. Press the ON/OFF and AUTO
START buttons simultaneously for 5
seconds to activate the DESCALING
mode: 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
returns to CLOCK mode and the
DESCALING icon
disappears from the display.
4. Rinse the appliance by running it with
only water for at least 2 times, filling the
t a n k u p t o t h e m a x i m u m l i m i t ( 1 . 4 l i t e r s ) .
Risk of damage to the carafe
• Do not wash the carafe in the
dishwasher to avoid damaging it
permanently.
Danger of personal injury and
damage to the appliance
• Limescale deposits can impair the
correct functioning of the appliance,
especially in case of particularly hard
water.
• Descaler contains acids which may
irritate the skin and eyes.
• Carefully follow the manufacturer's
instructions and safety warnings on the
packaging in the event of contact with
the skin or eyes.
• Use a descaling solution recommended
by Smeg to avoid damage to the drip
coffee maker.

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4.5 What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Solution
The coffee does not come
out
No water in the tank. Fill the tank.
Presence of limescale. Run the descaling cycle.
Coffee takes a long time to
come out Presence of limescale. Run the descaling cycle.
The coffee has an acidic
taste Possible stagnation of coffee in the circuits.
Rinse as described in
paragraph “4.4
Descaling”.
The drip coffee maker
overflows
The filter is not positioned
correctly. Insert the filter correctly into the filter holder.
The carafe is not positioned
correctly on the base.
Check that the carafe is
positioned correctly under
the grouphead.
The lid is not inserted on the
carafe. Insert the lid on the carafe.
Excessive amount of coffee. Add to the permanent filter up to a maximum of 5 level
scoops of ground coffee.
Coffee ground too fine. Use ground coffee for drip
coffee makers.

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Only water comes out of
the drip coffee maker No ground coffee in the filter. Add the desired quantity of
coffee to the filter.
The AUTO START mode is
not activated
The current time and/or the time
to activate the AUTO START
mode have not been set
Set the current time as
described in paragraph
“3.1 Before first use” and
then set the desired time for
the AUTO START mode,
see “ AUTO START mode”.
Problem Possible cause Solution
If the problem has not been
resolved or there are other types of
faults, contact your local
authorized service center.