Smeg DCF01 Drip Coffee Maker Manual

Important Safeguards

If the instructions contained in this manual are not followed precisely, fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

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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.

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.

• 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.

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.

Observe all codes and ordinances in force.

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.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors, liquids or materials near this or any other appliance.

NOTE: This appliance is NOT designed for installation in manufactured (mobile) homes or in recreational vehicles (RVs).

DO NOT install this appliance outdoors.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, personal injury, or damage when using the appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

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.

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.

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Instructions

Introduction

Key information for the user:

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

This user's manual is an integral part of theappliance and must be kept intact and available to the user throughout its life cycle.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

Identification plate

The identification plate lists the technical data, serial number and brand name. The identification plate must never be removed.

Disposal

Power voltage
Risk of electric shock

• Unplug the appliance.
• Unplug the cord from the wall outlet.

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.

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

Product Description

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

Use

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.

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 "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 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.

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.

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.

How to make coffee

1. Fill the water tank as indicated in the paragraph "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).
   

• 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.

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 antidrip 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.
   Steam coming out during coffee brewing is completely normal.

Risk of scalding

• Do not open the water tank lid during the coffee brewing cycle

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.

• 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).

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.

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.

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.

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 "First use".

If no button is pressed, the appliance enters stand-by mode after 2 minutes.

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.

The KEEP WARM mode does not activate if the BREW mode is manually interrupted.

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 "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 up or down to set 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.

Cleaning and maintenance

Warnings

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.

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.

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.

The permanent filter and the filter holder may be washed in the dishwasher.

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.

Risk of damage to the carafe

• Do not wash the carafe in the dishwasher to avoid damaging it permanently.

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 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 tank up to the maximum limit (1.4 liters).

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.

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 "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.
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 " Before first use" and then set the desired time for the AUTO START mode, see " AUTO START mode".

If the problem has not been resolved or there are other types of faults, contact your local authorized service center.

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