TECHWOOD TCA-206 User manual

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DUO ELECTRIQUE COFFEE MACHINE
Instruction manual
Dear consumer, Please read these instructions carefully before use in order
to avoid damage due to incorrect use and to better understand the functions
of this product. Please pay particular attention to the safety guide.
If you pass the device on to a third party, these Operating Instructions must
also be handed over.
Please keep them for future references.
TCA-206

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Warning: risk of potential injury from misuse.
The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after
use
Please read these instructions carefully before use.
Keep present instructions for future references.
Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on
the appliance.
Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and household
or similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas, in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- Environment type like :
• Farm Houses • Bed and Breakfast.
Only use the appliance in the way indicated in these
instructions.
Never use this unit near bathtub, shower, wash-hand basins
or other containers with water.
Never use this apparatus near water projections.
Never use this apparatus with the wet hands.
If, unfortunately the apparatus is wet, immediately withdraw
the cord of the socket-outlet.
Inform potential users of these instructions.
Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.
The appliance must be used only for its intended purpose. No
responsibility can be taken for any possible damage caused
by incorrect use or improper handling.
Children and persons with disabilities are not always aware of
the danger posed by the use of appliances.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above if they have been given supervision or instruction

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concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved.
This device is not a toy, do not leave children or people with
disabilities to play with.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged
less than 8 years of age.
Appliances can be used by persons 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
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with
the appliance.
WARNING: The filling aperture must not be opened during
use
In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all
packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their
reach.
Caution ! Do not allow small children to play with the foil :
THERE IS A DANGER OF SUFFOCATION !
From time to time check the cord for damages. Never use the
appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage.
Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for
any reason whatsoever.
Never place it into the dishwasher.
Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance has been damaged in any manner.
If the supply cord or appliance is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Disconnect the power source cable before any operation of
cleaning of maintenance and accessories assembly.

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Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry
environment.
Never use accessories, which are not recommended by the
producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and
risk to damage the appliance.
Never use any other connector than the one provided.
Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the
cord cannot get caught in any way.
Never wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it
Ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with
hot parts of this unit.
Make sure the appliance has cooled down before cleaning
and storing it.
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be very high
when the appliance is operating. Never touch these parts, of
apparatus, to avoid burning itself.
Make sure the appliance never comes into contact with
flammable materials, such as curtains, cloth, etc...& the
power cord and plug do not come in contact with water.
Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the power
supply and let it cool down.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
Always place the unit on a flat surface. Ensure, also, not to
cover the device and not to put anything on it.
Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the
appliance is not in use.
When using an extension lead always make sure that the
entire cable is unwound from the reel. Use solely CE
approved extension leads. Input power must be at least 16A,
250V, 3000W.
Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the
appliance and cause injury to the user.
This device, designed for home use, complies with standards
relating to this type of product.

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The appliance must be used and rested on a table or flat &
stable surface.
The item must not be left unattended when it is connected to
main supply.
The item is not to be used, if it has been dropped or if there
are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
Regarding the instructions for cleaning, thanks to refer to the
below paragraph of the manual.
This appliance is only intended for household use.
(*) Competent qualified person : after sales department of the
producer or importer or any person who is qualified, approved
and competent to perform this kind of repairs.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The symbol "OPEN BOOK" means a recommendation
to read important things contained in the record.
The symbol "BIN" crossed out, abbreviation WEEE
(Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) means
that at the end of life, it should not be discarded with
household waste, but filed to the sorting of the locality.
Waste recovery can help preserve our environment.
The symbol "CE" is the guarantee of compliance with
harmonized European standards, voluntary, reflecting
the essential requirements into technical
specifications. These standards are not mandatory
but are guarantees of compliance with essential
requirements.
The symbol "GLASS / FORK" means that the device is
compatible and can come into contact with foodstuffs.

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The symbol ROHS (Restriction of use of some
Hazardous Substances) on the Environmental
Protection, certifies that for each of the five hazardous
substances • Lead • Mercury • (hexavalent) chromium •
products for protection against flames PBB and PBDE,
the peak concentration is equal to or less than 0.1% of
the weight of homogeneous material, and 0.01% for the
6th • cadmium.
The symbol "TRIMAN" indicates that the consumer is
invited to dispose the product as part of a separate
collection (eg recycling bin, waste, voluntary intake
point).
The symbol "CMIM marking" is the guarantee of compliance
with the harmonized Moroccan Standards, optional, which
translate the essential requirements into technical
specifications. These standards are not mandatory but
guarantee compliance with the essential requirements.
For more information : http://www.quefairedemesdechets.fr
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always unplug the appliance and allow it to cool before cleaning
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Clean the outside of the appliance with a slightly damp sponge
or cloth.
The (removable) parts in contact with food such as : Bowl, Cup,
Spoon, Spatula etc. can be cleaned in hot water with a sponge
and washing-up liquid or washed in the dishwasher.
Never immerse the device in water or any other liquid !
Never use abrasive products, a wire brush or any other sharp
object.
Wash the filter basket in hot soapy water.

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Do not place other parts of your coffee machine in the
dishwasher.
TO KNOW ITS UNIT
1. Water tank cover
2. Water diffuser
3. Filter
4. Pouring spout
5. Turn on switch
6. Power switch
USE
Completely unwind the power cord.
Check that the voltage in force in the country where you are, corresponds to
that indicated on the device.
Plug the device into a socket in good condition (earthed if the device is class
I), to avoid any danger.
Disconnect the power cable from the electrical network before any cleaning,
maintenance and fitting of accessories operation.
Do not modify the device in any way.
FIRST USE
Before using for the first time, remove the device and all accessories
carefully.
Clean all accessories and bowls with soapy water and dry thoroughly.
To ensure excellent coffee, the best is to rinse the machine with hot water as
follows:

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Open the cover
Pour some water into the tank. (Without exceeding the maximum level nor
putting coffee in the filter)
Close the tank cover.
Place a large mug in the coffee maker.
Connect the device.
Press the power switch. (On the back of the device).
Note: the indicator light comes on to confirm that the coffee maker is on
voltage.
Press the Turn on switch (on the side). The indicator light comes on.
The Coffee maker begins to heat up. When the water is hot, it passes
through the filter and fills the container.
When the cycle is complete, the indicator light will go out and the device will
no longer heat up, however, the power switch remains on and the device is
still powered on.
To brew one or two more cups of coffee, wait for the indicator light to go out
and repeat the brewing procedure.
Caution : Attempt to start another brew cycle before the coffee maker cools
down and the indicator light is off, may cause an incomplete cycle. As the
device is equipped with a switch thermal, to avoid overheating, it can stop.
Notes : the coffee maker Turn on button is a thermally controlled activation
switch. That’s why he stops when the device has run out of water and
has cooled down.
To interrupt an infusion cycle, position the power switch to 0.
When the device is plugged in for the first time, the pilot indicator lights
up. => Wait about 30 seconds for it to switch off. It is then possible to use
the coffee maker.
When the coffee machine is not used for a long time, set the power
switch to 0.
Before starting the appliance to prepare a cup of coffee, always make
sure the correct amount of water is poured for the cup being used. If the
level is too high there is a risk of overflow.
Also make sure that the cup is large enough that both pourers flow
inside the mug. (Or, put 2 cups).
For proper use, empty and clean the filter after each use.
Carefully remove the filter when it is hot.
Tips for a tasty coffee
• Always use fresh, cold water.
• For stronger or milder coffee, increase or decrease the amount of ground
coffee according to your taste.
• Finer coffee grinds promote full flavour extraction and result in a rich, full-
bodied coffee.

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• Store ground coffee in an airtight container, protected from light and in a
cool, dry place. It can be stored in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness.
• For the best coffee taste, buy coffee beans and grind them finely just
before brewing.
• Do not reuse coffee grounds, this considerably reduces the flavour of the
coffee.
• Reheating the coffee is also not recommended as the coffee becomes
bitter and tastes bad.
• A clean coffee maker is essential for brewing great-tasting coffee. Clean it
regularly as specified in the “Care and maintenance” section.
CLEANING AND DECALCIFICATION
The hardness of drinking water varies by region. Lime particles settle in the
water as residues in the machine and can block the hoses and cause
malfunction or damage. To avoid this, be sure to decalcify the machine after
300 to 400 uses, or, after one or two months or, in any case, if the flow
drops significantly.
Decalcification must be done correctly to avoid damage. It is therefore
essential to follow these instructions.
- Never clean the machine with vinegar. This causes damage and can make
your coffee taste unpleasant.
- Damage caused by improper decalcification or lack of decalcification is not
covered by warranty.
- Buy a commercial descaler (or decalcification liquid). Dilute it according to
the manufacturer's instructions and pour the mixture into the water tank.
- Place a large bowl under the distribution heads to collect the mixture and
the scale and lime residues.
- Fill the tank with the mixture.
Note : Make sure the solution is completely dissolved.
- Press the coffee maker Turn on switch (on the side) to circulate the
descaling liquid in the coffee maker. Repeat the operation two or three
times.
- To rinse the internal circuit, repeat the operation with fresh water (without
descaling solution).
STORAGE
-Ensure the unit is completely cool and dry.
-Do not wrap the cord around the appliance, as this will cause damage.
-Keep the appliance in a cool, dry place and out of reach from children.

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GUARANTEE
Before being delivered, all our products are subjected to a rigorous control.
This apparatus is guaranteed 24 months starting from the date of purchase
by the consumer.
The documents in proof of guarantee are :
• The invoice and
• The filled and stamped warrantee plate (located on side or bottom of the
gift box). Without these documents in proof, no free replacement, nor no free
repair, can be carried out.
During the warranty period, we deal for free, the defects of the apparatus or
the accessories, rising from a defect of materials or manufacture by repair
or, replacement. The services within the framework of the guarantee do not
involve any extension of the warranty period and does not give right to a
new guarantee !
In the event of recourse to the guarantee, bring back the complete
apparatus to your retailer, in its original packing, accompanied by the proofs
of purchase.
The breakage of parts out of glass or plastic is, in all the cases, not
warranted. Defects on the accessories or the wearing parts (for example:
coals of engines, hooks, drive belts, remote control of replacement, teeth
brushes of replacement, webs etc) as well as cleaning, maintenance or it
replacement of wearing parts are not guaranteed and are thus to pay !
In the event of foreign intervention, the guarantee becomes null and void.
After flow of the warranty period, repairs can be carried out, against
payment, by a specialized trade or a repair service.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply 220-240V~ 50-60Hz
Power 420-500W
Norm Class I Made in PRC
The characteristics can change without prior notice.

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EARTHING
This unit is equipped with an electrical outlet with earth and must
be earthed in an according plug.
Note : In the event of question concerning the earth or electric
connection, please consult a qualified personnel.
In the event of short-circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric
shock while making possible the current to be evacuated by the
wire of ground.
CAUTION: In order to minimize the risks of electric shock, In the event of
breakdown, not to open the case but to call upon a qualified technician for
repairs.
This device complies with EC directives, it was controlled according to all
current European directives, applicable such as: electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) and low voltage (LVD).
This device has been designed and manufactured in compliance with the
latest regulations and technical requirements for safety.
Imported by SoTech International
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