Tesco PCM19 User manual
PCM19
Coee maker
User guide
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SAFETY GUIDE
Please follow all the safety precautions listed
below for safety and to reduce the risk of injury
or electrical shock.
Read all the instructions carefully before using•
your coee maker and keep them for future
reference.
This appliance is intended to be used in•
household and similar applications such
as: Sta kitchen areas in shops, oces and
other working environments; farm houses; by
clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments; bed and breakfast type
environments.
This appliance can be used by children aged•
from 8 years and above and persons with
reducedphysicalsensoryormentalcapabilities
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.•
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 less than 8 years.
Unplug the coee maker from the mains•
supply when not in use, or before cleaning
any part of the appliance.
This coee maker is for indoor use only. Do not•
use it outdoors.
Do not immerse the coee maker or the•
electrical cord or plug in liquids.
Do not use the coee maker near a source of•
heat or in damp or wet conditions or on an
unstable surface.
Make sure that the power cord does not touch•
any hot surface or overhang the edge of your
work surface.
When unplugging, hold the plug top, not the•
power cord.
Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug•
or after the appliance or any attachment has
been damaged. If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
Heating element surface is subject to residual•
heat after use.
Use the appliance according to this instruction,•
any misuse may cause electric shock or other
hazards.
Regarding how to clean the surfaces in contact•
food, please refer to section <Cleaning >.
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OPERATING CAUTIONS
The water tank/s should be lled only with•
cold water.
Vessels used with this appliance must be•
heatproof and without cracks.
Do not use the coee maker for any purpose•
not expressly specied in this manual.
NEVER place foreign objectsin theapplianceor•
use accessories which are not recommended
by the manufacturer. They may cause
malfunction or injury.
Never open the lid to an angle of more than•
90º (vertical). The spray head may unclip.
Never open the lid when brewing coee.•
When Using the Percolator:
The hot plate and the coee pot become very•
hot, DANGER OF SCALDING!
Do not leavetheunitonunless the potcontains•
coee and is on the hot plate.
Do not leave an empty carafe on a heated hot•
plate.
Surfaces on this appliance can get
hot during use.
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
PRELIMINARIES
The carton should contain:
Coee maker containing lter with holder
Jug
Measuring Spoon
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearestTesco
store.
Remove all packaging from the coee maker. Retain the
packagingordisposeof itwithregardto any recycling provisions
in your area.
KEY TO ILLUSTRATION
WaterTank Lid1.
Water gauge2.
Jug3.
On/O button4.
Hotplate (under jug)5.
Spray head6.
Water tank7.
Filter holder8.
Filter9.
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BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST
TIME:
Conrm that the mains voltage on the rating plate on the unit
is correct for your area.
Remove the jug, lter and lter holder.
Wash these items and the measuring spoon in warm soapy
water, rinse well with clear warm water and allow to dry.
Wipe the main unit with a damp cloth.
Reassemble the unit.
PREPARING YOUR COFFEE MAKER
Place the coee maker on a rm stable worktop. Ensure that
there are no overhanging work cupboards or objects nearby
that can be damaged by heat or steam. Make sure you have
plenty of room to work and operate the machine.
Mains ON/OFF Button
Press to switch the machine ON.•
Press again to switch the machine OFF.•
OPERATION
To remove the lter:
Open the lid.•
Holding the tab (arrowed), lift out the lter holder with•
the lter inside.
To replace the Filter:
Place the lter holder in the machine with the tab to the•
rear right hand side as shown.
Place the lter in the holder and fold the handle (shaded•
in the image below) down.
Close the lid.•
NOTE: If the tab on the lter holder is incorrectly placed the lid
will not close.
Before using the Coee maker for the rst time:
The water tank has graduated levels corresponding to the
number of cups your coee maker can brew. Fill the tank with
fresh tap water up to the“10”(MAX) mark. Do NOT overll.
Close the tank lid. Ensure it locks into place.
Place the jug centrally on the hotplate. The spring valve in the
lter holder should engage with the aperture in the jug lid.
Pressthe MainsON/OFF Button.Theswitch willlightupshowing
the unit is operational.
The water will now percolate through the lter and into the jug.
When the brewing cycle is complete (no more water entering
the jug), switch the machine o and empty the jug. Carry out 2
or 3 full cycles and then switch o the machine.
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PREPARING COFFEE
Unplug the unit from the mains supply.•
Fill the water tank with fresh cold water to the level•
corresponding to the number of cups required.
You can use the jug which has a scale on the side for lling
if you wish.
Open the lid.•
Remove the lter and spoon in the required amount of•
coee grains - typically 6-7g. per cup, or to taste.
NOTE: One spoon is about 4g of coee.
Do not ll above the level of the gauze in the lter.
Place the lter holder in the unit and insert the lter into•
the lter holder.
Place the jug on the hot plate.•
Ensure that the hole in the lid of the jug engages with the
spring valve in the machine (arrowed) or the coee may not
ow properly.
When all the coee has run into the jug
Wait for one minute after all the coee has nished•
running into the jug.
Remove the jug and pour out the coee.•
After use switch the machine o and unplug from the•
mains supply.
NOTE: At any time during the brewing cycle you can temporarily
remove the jug to serve a cup of hot coee. The brewing
cycle will not be interrupted and no coee will drip from the
appliance.To restart the brewing cycle the jug must be replaced
in the machine within 30 sec.
WARNING: NEVER replace an empty jug on the hot plate while
it is hot or it may crack.
NOTE: When the brewing cycle is over the machine will
switch to a“keep warm state”. The hot plate will stay on for
40 minutes to keep the coee warm, after which time the
unit will switch o automatically.
Ideally coee should always be served as soon as possible after
brewing.
Points to remember when operating your Coee maker
Disposable lters if used should be specially made for•
coee makers - Tesco stores stock a range of suitable
lters. Use size 4 (10-12 cups).
Make sure you use coee specially ground for lter use.•
NEVER use the coee maker hotplate to warm drinks such•
as baby milk, etc.
CLEANING
Switch o and unplug the unit from the mains supply.
Allow the appliance to cool down fully.
Wipe the body with a clean damp cloth. Never use abrasive
cleaner, creams or scourers. Never immerse the appliance in
water when cleaning.
Wash the jug by hand in warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly
and dry well.
Thoroughly rinse the plastic lter and holder several times
in clean water and allow to dry. Avoid strong detergents or
solvents or the taste of your coee may be aected.
When all the components are dry return them to their places
in the appliance.
For convenience you may store the measuring spoon in the jug.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFILL.
Close the lid.•
Plug the unit in and switch on at the mains.•
Press the ON/OFF button.•
The button will light up and the water will begin to heat.
Once the water has heated, the coee will begin to lter
through into the jug.
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DESCALING THE COFFEE MAKER
Use a descaler recommended for Coee Makers.
Do not place the lter or the lter holder in the machine.1.
Fill the tank with water and descaler to the “10” level2.
(approx.1.25L).
The proportion of water and descaler is 4:1, (or as directed in
the descaler instructions). Close the lid.
Place the jug centrally on the hotplate.3.
The spring valve in the lter holder should engage with the
aperture in the jug lid.
Press the Mains On/O Button.4.
The button will light up showing the unit is operational.
The water will now percolate through the lter and into5.
the jug.
When the equivalent of one cup has entered the jug,6.
switch the machine o.
Leave the solution to work for 15 minutes.
Repeat steps 3-6 once more.7.
After the second operation, switch the appliance on8.
and run o the water until the water tank is completely
empty.
Empty the jug.9.
Rinse the appliance by operating the brewing cycle using10.
fresh water at least 3 times.
Switch the coee maker o, empty the jug, wash it11.
thoroughly in warm soapy water and rinse it well.
When all the components are dry return them to their12.
places in the appliance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model:.............................................PCM19
Power:.............................................915 - 1080 W
Net Weight: ....................................1.42 kg
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
WARRANTY
Your appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the
date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please
return the unit to your nearest Tesco store together with the
original receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty in no way
aects your consumer rights.
UK: Waste electrical products /batteries
should not be disposed of with household
waste. Separate disposal facilities exist, for
your nearest facilities.
See www.recycle-more.co.uk or in-store for
details.
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste
electrical products/batteries should not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your
Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
Voltage:...........................................220-240 V~, 50/60Hz
PCM19 EN V0.1
Tesco Stores Ltd, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1GA, U.K.
Tesco Helplines:
Landlines 0800 323 4060 (Freephone from a BT landline).
Mobiles 0330 123 4060 (Calls cost no more than calls to geographic numbers eg. 01 or 02 and are
included in inclusive minutes and discount schemes).
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