Tchibo CAFISSIMO CLASSIC Coffee Machine 280191 Instruction Manual

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This PDF instruction manual is for the Tchibo 280191 CAFISSIMO CLASSIC Coffee Machine.

About the Item

Tchibo Cafissimo CLASSIC Coffee Machine Model: 280191

Read this manual prior to using this machine. Keep this manual for future reference.

(PDF) ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (ENGLISH)

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

AT A GLANCE / PARTS DESCRIPTION

CONTROL PANEL IN DETAIL / FUNCTIONS OF THE BUTTONS
The colours of the buttons are visible when the machine is switched on.
Flashing buttons indicate that the machine is heating up, cooling down or preparing a beverage.
Permanently lit buttons indicate that the machine is ready for use.
The steam button can light up (or flash) in white or red, all others in white. You can find an overview on the right.

OVERVIEW OF THE INDICATOR LIGHTS

OVERVIEW OF THE ACOUSTIC SIGNALS
The machine will indicate when it is ready to begin a process or when it has finished one.
1 short acoustic signal,
1 long acoustic signal,
2 long acoustic signals.

THE UNIQUE THREE PRESSURE LEVEL SYSTEM
The Cafissimo CLASSIC has a unique three pressure level system meaning that it is optimally designed to brew your favourite type of coffee. This individual brewing pressure allows the respective types of coffee to unfold their full taste and aroma.
The three coffee selection buttons each represent a different brewing pressure. The colour of the cups matches the colour of the capsules. You can tell by just the colour of the capsule which button to press for preparation.

THE CAFISSIMO AROMA CAPSULES

INTENDED USE AND LOCATION.
The coffee machine has been devised for the following uses:
– Brewing filter coffee, caffè crema and espresso with Tchibo capsules.
– Frothing milk.
– Dispensing hot water.

ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY WARNINGS

INITIAL OPERATION – BEFORE FIRST-TIME USE

TIPS FOR USE:
– Coffee strength
– Interrupting/stopping the brewing process
– Full aroma
– Residues of coffee grounds and capsule bases
– Changing the water after 2 days of non-use

BREWING COFFEE.
– Which coffee selection button you press depends on the capsule you have inserted.
– Disposing of used capsules.
– After use.

ADJUSTING THE STRENGTH OF THE COFFEE.
– Adjusting the strength for the current brewing procedure (without saving the setting)
– Setting the strength permanently (saving the setting)

Default setting when the machine is bought:
filter coffee: 125 ml
caffè crema: 125 ml
espresso: 40 ml

– Restoring the factory settings.

FROTHING MILK
– Tips for a perfect milk froth.
– Dispensing steam.
– Frothing milk.
– After frothing – let off steam.
– Cleaning the steam nozzle.

BREWING AND FROTHING TEMPERATURES / HEATING AND COOLING THE MACHINE
– Steam button displays
– Have you accidentally pressed the steam button?
– Cooling the machine down quickly – brewing coffee after frothing milk

HOT WATER TO PREHEAT CUPS
This is a function that comes in handy when you want to preheat an espresso cup.
– The machine is ready to dispense hot water when the steam button lights up in white.
– Dispensing hot water

PREPARING COFFEE SPECIALITIES
In this section we have put together a selection of delicious coffee recipes: to prepare these specialities you will need the following basic ingredients:
– frothed milk
– freshly brewed espresso
We have already explained how you can prepare espresso and milk froth earlier on in this manual. Here are a few recipes and tips.

ESPRESSO MACCHIATO
A “stained” espresso for the hasty connoisseur.
– Ingredients
– Preparation

CAPPUCCINO
The classic espresso speciality, which owes its name to the two-tone brown and white cowl of the monastic order of the Capuchin.
– Ingredients
– Preparation

COFFEE MOCHA
The American version of chocolate coffee.
– Ingredients
– Preparation

LATTE MACCHIATO
This decorative treat is the latest trend.
– Ingredients
– Preparation

RINSING WITH WATER AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF NON-USE

AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF
The machine features an automatic switch-off function.
It will switch off automatically if none of the buttons have been pressed for 2 hours and the steam knob has not been used. A signal will sound.
This is a safety function. Nevertheless, you should always switch the machine off after use with the On/Off button.

CLEANING
– Frequency of cleaning
– Cleaning the capsule holder
– Cleaning the steam wand and frother nozzle
– Cleaning the floater, drip tray and grid
– Cleaning the hinged tray
– Cleaning the water tank
– Cleaning the casing

DESCALING
Descale the machine regularly. This increases its service life and saves energy.
– How often must the machine be descaled?
– If this indicator light flashes briefly 3 times every 3 seconds the machine must be descaled.
– Descaling agent
– Descaling

PROBLEMS / SOLUTIONS
– The coffee drips out very slowly. Too little/too much coffee/water is dispensed.
– The machine does not react when the coffee selection buttons are pressed.
– The coffee does not taste good. The coffee is too strong or too weak.
– The milk froth has too little volume or frothing takes too long.
– No steam is generated. The frother nozzle does not dispense water.
– Too little or no coffee comes out, and the capsule cannot be removed.
– The steam and espresso buttons flash but nothing else appears to happen.
– Not possible to change the quantity of water.
– All buttons are flashing.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
– Type / Model: Cafissimo 280191
– Product number: You can find your Cafissimo machine’s product number on the type plate on the bottom of the casing.
– Mains voltage: 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
– Power: 1050 watts
– Power consumption when turned off: 0.04 watts
– Protection class: I
– Pump pressure: max. 15 bar
– Sound pressure level: less than 70 dB(A)
– Ambient temperature: +10 to +40°C

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

DISPOSAL

GUARANTEE

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