Tchibo 377042 User manual

Tchibo GmbH D-22290 Hamburg · 17858HBNW · 2019-05
Original instructions for use and warranty
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Fully Automatic Co ee Machine
Esperto Latte

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Contents
3 About these instructions
3 Intended use
3 Location
4 Safety warnings
7 Removing protective films
and packaging materials
8 At a glance
(delivery contents)
10 Initial operation –
prior to first use
11 Adjusting the height
of the coffee spout
12 aking coffee
13 Preheating the cup
14 Frothing milk
15 Double beverage amount
15 Adjusting the strength of the
coffee - Intense+technology
15 Adjusting the amount
of beverage
16 Customising the
automatic rinse
17 Adjusting the grind setting
18 Standby mode
18 Extension for the coffee
bean compartment
19 Cleaning
21 Descaling
24 During a long period
of non-use
24 Problems / solutions
26 Technical specifications
26 Declaration of Conformity
27 Disposal
27 Warranty
27 Service and repair
27 Customer care service
28 Service Form
Dear Customer
The ully automatic co ee machine by Tchibo allows you to enjoy the per ect
espresso, ca è crema and delicious milk specialities such as cappuccino and
latte macchiato. You will have no problems with this ully automatic co ee
machine created by co ee experts – it is per ectly designed or use with our
Tchibo co ees. Check out www.tchibo.de/ka eeguide or your avourite co ee
and use ul tips on making co ee with the ully automatic co ee machine.
We hope you will be entirely satis ied with this product.
Your Tchibo Team
We check every machine carefully prior to delivery and test them with
coffee and water. or this reason, despite thorough cleaning, you may still
find minimal coffee or water residue in the machine. This is not a sign of
poor quality – the machine is in perfect working order.

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About these instructions
This product is equipped with safety features. Nevertheless, read the safety
warnings carefully and only use the product as described in these instructions
to avoid accidental injury or damage. Keep these instructions for future
reference. If you give this product to another person, remember to also include
these instructions.
Symbols in these instructions:
The term DANGER warns against possible severe injuries and danger to life.
The term WARNING warns of injury and severe material damage.
The term CAUTION warns against slight injuries or damage.
This symbol warns you of the danger of injury.
This symbol warns you of the danger of injury caused by electricity.
This indicates additional information.
Intended use
The coffee machine has been designed for the following
purposes:
Preparing espresso and caffè crema from whole•
(unground), roasted coffee beans.
Preparing milk specialities.•
It has been designed for use in households or for •
similar applications, such as
- in shops, offices or similar work spaces,
- agricultural buildings,
- by customers in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts
or other places offering accommodation.
If the machine is used for commercial purposes, it must be
monitored and cleaned by trained personnel. Maintenance
that goes beyond cleaning is not necessary for this machine.
Location
Set up the machine in a dry, indoor room. Avoid rooms with
high humidity or high dust content. The machine is suitable
for use at ambient temperatures of +10 °C to +40 °C.

DANGER due to electricity
Never immerse the machine, the mains plug or the•
connection cable in water, as this could cause an electric
shock. Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.
Do not use the machine outdoors.
Do not clean the machine using a water jet and do not set•
it up anywhere were it could be cleaned with a water jet.
Never leave the machine unattended while in use.•
Only connect the machine to a properly installed, •
grounded wall socket. The mains voltage must comply
with the requirements stated in the machine’s technical
specifications.
The connection cable must not be kinked or squeezed. •
Keep it away from sharp edges and sources of heat.
Do not use the machine if the machine itself, the•
connection cable or the mains plug is damaged or
if the machine has been dropped.
Do not make any modifications to the machine, connection•
cable or other parts. Electrical appliances must only be
repaired by qualified electricians, as improper repairs can
cause considerable damage. Only have repairs carried out
by a specialist workshop, or contact our customer care
service.
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Safety warnings
DANGER to children and people with restricted
capabilities of operating appliances
Children are not permitted to use this machine. Keep the•
machine and its connection cable away from children
under the age of 8 and animals.
This machine can be used by children aged 8 years and •
up as well as by persons with reducedphysical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or who lack experience or knowl-
edge, provided they are supervised or have been trained
in the safe use of the machine and understand the poten-
tial dangers.
Children must not clean the machine unless they are over
•
8 years of age and are supervised in doing so. The machine
is maintenance-free.
Set up the machine out of the reach of children.
•
The magnets in the drip tray and brewing unit cover •
make them easy to fit into the machine. If one of these
built-in magnets comes loose, keep it away from children.
In the case that magnets are swallowed or inhaled, seek
medical advice immediately. Magnets connecting inside
the body can lead to serious injuries.
Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children.
•
There is a risk of suffocation!

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If the connection cable of this machine becomes damaged,•
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its customer
service or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid
danger.
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket...•
... if a malfunction occurs,
... if the machine will not be used for any length of time,
... before cleaning the machine.
Always pull on the plug, not the connection cable.
To disconnect the machine from the mains completely,•
remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
WARNING – fire hazard
Position the machine in such a way that it is free-standing
•
for use; never place it directly against a wall, in a corner,
in a cupboard, against curtains, etc.
WARNING – health hazards
Empty and clean the leftover water tray, the container
•
for the coffee grounds and the drip tray regularly.
If you will not be using the machine for a prolonged period,•
empty the water tank, coffee bean compartment, drip tray
and container for the coffee grounds.
Change the water in the water tank daily to prevent germs
•
from collecting.
Use only the cleaning and descaling agents listed in these•
instructions as well as the relevant cleaning utensils to
clean the machine. The use of other cleaning agents can
lead to health hazards.
WARNING – risk of scalds/burns
Hot steam and hot water can cause scalding. Never expose•
any part of the body to the steam or hot water jet. Do not
touch any hot parts of the machine, such as the steam
wand or the metal on the frother nozzle. Only use the
steam/froth functions when a suitable, heat-resistant
container has been placed under the frother nozzle.
Do not touch the coffee spout during or immediately •
after use. Avoid contact with coffee or hot water being
dispensed from the spout.
The brewing unit becomes hot when preparing beverages.•
Do not remove the brewing unit during or shortly after use.
The surfaces of the heating element stay warm after use.•
If there is too little water in the tank while the machine is•
brewing coffee, the machine will stop the brewing process.
The brewing process will automatically resume once the
water tank has been filled and reinserted in the machine.

Keep all cards with magnetic strips, such as credit cards,•
debit cards, etc., away from the drip tray and the cover for
the brewing unit and all the magnets built into these parts.
The cards could become damaged. You should also keep
magnetic memory storage media and all devices that
are affected by magnetism or may sustain functional
impairment away from the machine.
The machine is equipped with non-slip feet. Work surfaces•
often have varnished or plastic finishes and are treated
with a variety of care products. Some of these may contain
substances that react adversely to the non-slip feet and
soften them. If necessary, place a non-slip mat underneath
the machine.
The machine must not be exposed to temperatures below•
4 °C. Residual water in the heating system could freeze
and cause damage.
Sound pressure level <70dB(A).•
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CAUTION – risk of injuries or material damage
Only use the machine with the container for the coffee•
grounds and the leftover water tray inserted.
Always pour fresh, cold tap or other drinking water into •
the water tank. Do not use carbonated mineral water or
any other liquids.
Never fill the coffee bean compartment with raw coffee•
(green, unroasted beans), beans that are caramelised
or sugar-coated, beans mixed with raw coffee, or loose
coffee grounds. Doing so could damage the machine.
Grinder settings may only be adjusted while the grinder •
is operating.
Descale the machine as soon as the machine indicates •
that this is necessary.
To move the machine, always hold it by the outer casing. •
Place the machine on a solid, level and horizontal surface•
that is well illuminated and resistant to water and heat.
To ensure that the casing does not melt, do not place •
the machine on a hob or immediately next to a hot oven,
radiator or anything similar.
Route the connection cable in such a way that it is not
•
a tripping hazard. Do not let the connection cable hang
down from the surface the machine is put on to ensure
that the machine cannot be pulled down by it.

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Removing protective films and packaging materials
1. Take the machine out of
the packaging.
2. Pull all protective films off
the machine and remove
all packaging materials.
3. Pull the water tank up and out.
In the water tank you will find
the cleaning brush and extension
piece for the coffee bean
compartment. Remove both
from the tank.
4. Remove the transport protection
piece underneath the water tank.
5. Clean the water tank with a little
washing-up liquid. Then rinse it
out thoroughly under running
water and dry it.
6. Reinsert the water tank in the
machine and push it down as
far as it will go.

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At a glance (delivery contents)
Water tank
Height-adjustable
coffee spout
Coffee spout opening
Opening for the
water tank
ilter
(for filtering
out limescale or
other particles) On/Off button
Brewing unit
Grind adjuster
Coffee bean compartment (160 g)
Control panel
Container for coffee grounds
Leftover water tray
Cover for the
coffee bean
compartment
Drip grid
Drip tray
Steam wand
rother nozzle

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Extension for the coffee
bean compartment
Connection cable
Cleaning brush
Control buttons (white)
The control buttons are only visible when the machine is switched on.
Make
espresso
Intense+
function
Make
caffè crema
roth milk /
dispense
hot water
Double
beverage
amount
Warning lights (orange)
The warning lights only light up when the machine requires maintenance.
Refill
water
Brewing
unit
Refill
beans
Descale
Empty
coffee
grounds
Hot water
Cleaning needle

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Initial operation – prior to first use
1. Set up the machine...
... on a level worktop or surface that is not sensitive to moisture.
... close to a wall socket. The length of the connection cable is
approx. 80 cm.
... at a distance of at least 1 m away from hot, flammable surfaces
(hobs, ovens, radiators, etc.).
... at a distance of at least 150 mm away from walls.
2. Push the drip tray and drip grid
all the way into the machine as
illustrated. The drip tray is held
in place by magnets.
150mm
150mm
150mm
3. Pull the water tank up and out
of the machine.
4. ill the water tank with fresh,
cold tap or drinking water up
to the MAX mark.
Never fill water directly into
the tank while the water tank
is still in the machine!
When you reinsert the water tank
into the machine, push it down
as far as it will go.
5. Remove the lid from the coffee
bean compartment.
6. Pour as many coffee beans into
the coffee bean compartment
as you will need for one day. The
coffee bean compartment holds
approx. 160 g of coffee beans.
The coffee bean compartment
can also be extended to hold
approx. 300 g (see chapter titled
“Extension for the coffee bean
compartment”).

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7. Place the lid back on the coffee
bean compartment. Press the lid
all the way on so that the aroma
protection seal can optimally
protect the aroma of the coffee
beans.
8. Plug the connection plug into
the back of the machine.
9. Insert the mains plug into an
easily accessible wall socket.
10.Press the On/Off button to
switch on the machine.
The coffee buttons will flash
and the machine will begin
to heat up.
The pump starts after a few seconds. A small amount of water is flushed through
the system and dispensed into the drip tray.
The machine is ready for use
as soon as all the buttons are
lit up continuously.
Adjusting the height of the coffee spout
You can adjust the height of the coffee spout to match the size of the cup.
or espresso cups, slide
the coffee spout down.
or large cups, slide
the coffee spout up.
or tall glasses, slide
the coffee spout up
as far as it will go and
remove the drip tray.
11. Pour out the water in the drip
tray if necessary.

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4. Press the button for the type
of coffee you would like:
Espresso or
Caffè Crema.
The grinding and brewing process starts and stops automatically.
A small amount of coffee is pre-brewed to allow the flavours to develop
fully. This process can be identified by the short pause at the beginning
of the brewing process.
If you would like to stop the
brewing process prematurely,
press the same coffee button
again while brewing.
Tip: You can change the amount of the beverage being brewed. Learn more about
how to do this in the chapter titled “Adjusting the amount of beverage”.
When the container for
the coffee grounds is full
(after 10 brewings), the
“Empty coffee grounds”
symbol will light up.
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Default settings upon purchasing the machine:
espresso approx. 40 ml – caffè crema approx. 125 ml
aking coffee
1. Press the On/Off button to
switch on the machine.
The coffee buttons will flash
and the machine will begin
to heat up.
The pump starts after a few seconds. A small amount of water is flushed through
the system and dispensed into the drip tray. Press one of the two coffee buttons
to stop the rinsing process.
The machine is ready for use
as soon as all the buttons are
lit up continuously.
2. Slide the coffee spout up
or down as required.
3. Place an empty cup under
the coffee spout.

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5. Empty the leftover water tray,
the container for the coffee
grounds and the drip tray
regularly:
Remove the drip tray.
Pull out the leftover water
tray along with the container
for the coffee grounds.
6. Empty the container for the
coffee grounds, the leftover
water tray and the drip tray
as necessary.
7. Then reinsert all parts into
the machine.
Preheating the cup
ill the cup with hot water and then pour it away shortly before using the cup.
This will help your espresso or caffè crema taste their best.
The hot water that is dispensed is only suitable for heating the cup.
It is NOT suitable for making tea or other instant beverages!
1. Place an empty cup under
the frother nozzle.
2. Press and hold the steam
button until...
... the symbol for
“Hot water” is shown
continuously in the top
section of the display.
3. Briefly press the steam button
once. The LED ring on the steam
wand will light up. Hot water will
run into the cup below.
4. As soon as the required amount
of water has run into the cup,
press the steam button again
to stop the flow of water.
If you do not press the steam
button again, the machine will
stop dispensing hot water
automatically after approx.
250 ml.
5. Pour the water away.
The process for preheating the cup is complete. You can now make your coffee.

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Frothing milk
• The amount and quality of the milk froth produced depends on many
factors: the fat content of the milk, whether it is fresh or UHT milk,
the temperature of the milk and the chosen brand.
• Use chilled milk with a fat contant of at least 1.5% (or semi-skimmed).
Warm milk is more difficult to froth.
• When frothing the milk, make sure that it does not become too hot,
as the froth will separate again at high temperatures.
• If you interrupt the heating process for frothing milk, a small amount
of hot water my be emitted from the frother nozzle.
1. ill a cup or small jug one third
full with cold milk.
2. Briefly press the steam
button once.
WARNING - risk of scalds/burns
Hot steam and hot water can cause scalding. Never expose any part•
of the body to the steam or hot water jet. Do not touch any hot
parts of the machine, such as the steam wand or the metal on
the frother nozzle. Only use the steam/froth functions if a suitable,
heat-resistant container has been placed under the frother nozzle.
The LED ring on the steam
wand will flash and the heating
process for frothing milk will
begin.
Press the steam button again to
interrupt the heating process.
You will hear two beeps when
the machine is ready for frothing
milk. The LED ring on the steam
wand will light up continuously...
... and the steam button will
flash.
3. Hold the container under the
frother nozzle, ensuring that
the frother nozzle is deeply
immersed in the milk.
While frothing milk, the frother
nozzle must always stay below
the milk’s surface!
4. Briefly press the steam button
once. The machine will begin
frothing milk after a few
seconds.
5. As soon as the right amount of
froth has been produced, press
the steam button again to stop
the milk frothing process.
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If you do not press the steam button again, it will stop automatically after
approx. 90 seconds. The milk froth is now ready to use. You can make your
coffee right away.
Cleaning the frother nozzle
Do not wait too long before cleaning the steam wand and frother nozzle. lt will
be difficult to remove any residues later on (see chapter titled “Cleaning”).
Double beverage amount
If you wish to double the
beverage amount (espresso
approx. 80 ml or caffè crema
approx. 250 ml), press the “2x”
button first before pressing
the coffee button.
If you wish to make the coffee stronger, press the “Intense+” button in
addition to the “2x” button before you press one of the coffee buttons
to start making coffee.
WARNING - risk of burns due to hot machine parts
Steam wand and frother nozzle remain hot after use. •
Do not touch them with your bare hands. Always wear
oven gloves or something similar.
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Adjusting the strength of the coffee -
Intense+technology
If you wish to make the coffee
stronger, press the “Intense+”
button first before pressing one
of the coffee buttons. The coffee
will then be made using more
beans.
If you wish to double the beverage amount, press the “2x” button in
addition to the “Intense+” button before you press one of the coffee
buttons to start making coffee.
Adjusting the amount of beverage
You can change the default settings for the amount of beverage permanently.
You can customise the setting for each coffee button: one setting each for
espresso and caffè crema.
Espresso and Caffè Crema
1. Press the coffee button of your
choice (e.g. Caffè Crema) to
start the grinding and brewing
process.
2. Wait until the beans have
been ground.
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Default settings upon purchasing the machine:
espresso approx. 40 ml – caffè crema approx. 125 ml
The water quantity can be set between approx. 25 and 250 ml.

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3. As soon as the coffee starts
being dispensed, press and
hold the coffee button.
4. Release the button as soon as
the desired quantity has been
dispensed into the cup.
The setting is saved and two beeps will sound in confirmation.
If the settings are not to your taste, simply repeat the procedure to change
them again.
Restoring the factory settings
You can restore the original settings for the water quantity.
1. Press the On/Off button
to switch the machine on.
2. Wait until the machine heats
up and all buttons light up
continuously.
3. Press and hold the On/Off
button and the “Intense+”
button for approx. 5 seconds
until you hear 2 beeps.
4. Release the buttons.
The factory settings for the water quantity have been restored
Customising the automatic rinse
The default setting of the machine is for the automatic rinse to only start when
the machine is cold. If the machine was used shortly before it is switched on, and
is thus still warm, the rinsing process will not restart. A new rinsing process will
only start once the machine has cooled down sufficiently.
You can customise the rinsing process so that it starts every time you switch
on the machine:
1. Press the On/Off button to switch
on the machine.
2. Wait for the machine to warm
up and for all buttons to light
up continuously.
3. Press and hold the On/Off button
and the hot water button for
approx. 5 seconds until you hear
2 beeps.
4. Release the buttons.
The automatic rinse will now start every time you switch on the machine.
Proceed in the same way to revert to the original, temperature-sensitive
settings.
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Adjusting the grind setting
1. Press the On/Off button
to switch on the machine.
2. Wait until the machine heats
up and all buttons light up
continuously.
3. Place a cup under the coffee
spout.
4. Remove the lid from the coffee
bean compartment.
The grind adjuster is located
in the coffee bean compartment.
It has been preset to level 2
as default.
CAUTION – material damage
Grind settings may only be adjusted while the grinder is in operation.•
Adjust the grind settings in small increments and observe the changes •
after 1 - 2 cups of coffee before making any more adjustments.
Increasing the coarseness of the grind
Increase the coarseness of the grind when you want the coffee to flow through
more quickly, for example if the coffee is too strong for your taste.
5. Press one of the two coffee
buttons, e.g. Caffè Crema.
6. While the coffee is being
ground, turn the grind
adjuster clockwise towards
a larger dot ..
Increasing the fineness of the grind
Increase the fineness of the grind when you want the coffee to flow more slowly
and have more aroma, for example if the coffee is too weak for your taste.
5. Press one of the two coffee
buttons, e.g. Caffè Crema.
6. While the coffee is being
ground, turn the grind
adjuster anticlockwise
towards a smaller dot ..
If the grind setting is too fine, the coffee may flow very slowly or not at all.

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Standby mode
Always switch the machine to standby mode after use by pressing the On/Off
button. The machine will then consume very little energy. If no button is pressed
for about ten minutes, the machine will automatically switch to standby mode.
This is both a safety function and a way to save energy. You have the choice
between four lengths of time after which the machine should switch off
automatically: 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes or 120 minutes. The different
switch-off times can be set as follows:
1. When switching the machine on
or off, press and hold the On/Off
button for approx. 5 seconds.
You will hear a beeping sound.
One button will light up continuously and the other three buttons will flash.
The button lit up continuously shows the switch-off time that has been set:
If the Espresso button is lit up
continuously, the machine will
switch off after 10 minutes.
If the Caffè Crema button is lit
up continuously, the machine
will switch off after 20 minutes.
If the “2x” button is lit up
continuously, the machine will
switch off after 30 minutes.
If the “Intense+” button is lit
up continuously, the machine
will switch off after 120 minutes.
2. Press the button with your
preferred switch-off time.
Extension for the coffee bean compartment
You can increase the capacity of the coffee bean compartment from
160 g to 300 g. Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the lid from the coffee
bean compartment.
2. Insert the extension into the
opening of the coffee bean
compartment as illustrated.
Press it all the way in.
3. Take the lid off the extension.
4. Pour in coffee beans.
5. Place the lid back on the
extension. Press the lid all
the way in so that the aroma
protection seal can protect
the aroma of the coffee beans.

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Cleaning
Cleaning the casing
Wipe the casing with a soft, damp cloth. m
You can also wipe the compartment for the leftover water tray with a soft,m
damp cloth as required.
Cleaning the water tank
The water tank should be cleaned thoroughly once a week.
Clean the water tank by adding a little washing-up liquid. Then rinse
it out thoroughly under running water and dry it. The water tank is
not dishwasher-safe.
The filter in the water tank can
be taken out in order to remove
limescale, etc.
1. Pull the filter up and out.
2. Rinse it off under running water.
DANGER – risk of fatal electric shock
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before cleaning •
the machine.
Never immerse the machine, mains plug or connection cable •
in water or any other liquids.
Do not clean the machine with a water jet. Clean it only as •
described in the following instructions.
CAUTION – material damage
Do not use any caustic, aggressive or abrasive products for cleaning.
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3. Then reinsert it into the opening
in the water tank, pressing it in
as far as it will go.
Rinse the water tank under running water daily. This will prevent lime-
scale deposits or other particles clogging the filter on the bottom of
the water tank.
Cleaning the leftover water tray, the container for the coffee grounds
and the drip tray/grid
1. Remove the drip tray.
2. Pull the leftover water tray
with the container for the coffee
grounds out of the machine.
3. Empty the container for the
coffee grounds, the leftover
water tray and the drip tray
as necessary.
4. Wash all parts using a
washing-up liquid. Dry all
parts thoroughly. These parts
are not dishwasher-safe.

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5. Reinsert all parts into
the machine.
Cleaning the brewing unit
You should clean the brewing unit once a week.
1. Press on the lower part of the
brewing unit cover as illustrated.
2. Take hold of the cover
at the top...
... and pull it off the machine.
3. irmly press and hold the two
orange-coloured buttons and
pull the brewing unit straight
forwards out of the machine.
4. Rinse the brewing unit under
warm, running water.
5. Then let the brewing unit
dry completely.
6. Use the cleaning brush provided
to remove any leftover coffee
grounds or powder from the
brewing unit compartment.
7. Press the brewing unit back into
the machine using some force,
and without pressing the
orange-coloured buttons.
You should hear and feel the
brewing unit lock into place.
8. Place the cover back in front
of the brewing unit. It is held
in place by magnets.
Click !