CMD + SHIFT CLICK TO CHANGE COPY ESPRESSO MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS ESPRESSO MACHINE SAFETY Important safeguards ..................4 PARTS AND FEATURES Parts and accessories ..................11 ASSEMBLING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE Preparing the Espresso Machine for first use ............ 12 OPERATING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE Preheating ......................
ESPRESSO MACHINE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. Misuse of appliance may result in personal injury. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3.
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ESPRESSO MACHINE SAFETY 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorised service centre for examination, repair or adjustment, in order to avoid a hazard. 7.
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ESPRESSO MACHINE SAFETY 16. This appliance may be used by children of at least 8 years of age, as long as they are supervised and have been given instructions about using the appliance safely and are fully aware of the dangers involved.
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ESPRESSO MACHINE SAFETY 24. Do not pull the cord over sharp edges, clamp it or allow it to hang down. 25. Keep the cord away from heat and damp. 26. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons, in order to avoid all risks.
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ESPRESSO MACHINE SAFETY 38. Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance. Avoid possible harm when operating the appliance 39. Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.
54. All KitchenAid appliances pass stringent controls. Reliability tests under practical conditions are randomly performed on selected units. Some units can therefore show traces of previous use. 55. KitchenAid reserves the right to change instructions without prior notice. Descaling 56. Nespresso descaling agent, when used correctly,...
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ESPRESSO MACHINE SAFETY Electrical Requirements Volts: 220-240 VAC Hertz: 50-60 Hz NOTE: If the plug does not fit in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.
PARTS AND FEATURES Parts and accessories Capsule door Handle (use handle to open) Brewing button/ Selection dial (see details below) Espresso spout Water tank Maintenance unit: Capsule disposal container (not shown) Drip grid Cup holder SELECTION DIAL Settings SPECIAL FUNCTION Settings 1: 25 ml / 0.8 oz (ristretto) 1: Automatic standby: 15 min.
ASSEMBLING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE Preparing the Espresso Machine for first use Place the Espresso Machine on a clean, dry, level surface. Plug the cord into a grounded outlet. When the Espresso Machine is turned on, the LED will flash as it warms up. When the machine is ready, the LED will glow continuously.
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ASSEMBLING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE Tip the water tank slightly, then Wash the water tank in hot, soapy remove by pulling the water tank water and rinse with clean water. Dry out from the Espresso Machine. with a soft cloth. The water tank cannot be washed in the dishwasher.
OPERATING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE Preheating NOTE: You can change your desired volume selection while the Espresso Machine is heating up. When you do this, the LED bar will no longer flash, but remains lit over the selected portion size and the brew button continues to flash while the Espresso Machine heats up.
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OPERATING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE Select the capsule you want to use. Lower the handle to close the capsule Hold the capsule as shown, with the compartment. Make sure the handle is foil cap facing towards you, and drop rotated to a horizontal position. The into the capsule loading compartment capsule loading compartment should on top of the machine.
OPERATING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE You can change your selection mid-brew After your espresso is finished brewing, by turning the selection dial to a new lift the handle to its fully upright position to drop the used capsule into the selection before brewing ends. disposal container.
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OPERATING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE 15 min. 20 min. 30 min. Turn the selection dial to the left most Press the brew button again. The position to reset the standby time to Espresso Machine will blink 3 times 15 minutes; turn to the second left to confirm that you have exited the position to reset the standby time to programming mode.
CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Espresso Machine Keeping the Espresso Machine clean is vital to brewing the best espresso possible. Stale coffee oils will ruin the flavour of even the most expertly prepared coffee. NOTE: Do not clean Espresso Machine with abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or other abrasive materials.
CARE AND CLEANING Wash the capsule disposal container, Wash the water tank in hot, soapy drip grid, and drip tray in the top rack water and rinse with clean water. Dry of a dishwasher, or by hand in warm, with a soft cloth. The water tank soapy water.
Use the Nespresso brand packaged descaling agent available online to remove scale. Follow the directions on the package. KitchenAid does not recommend using home remedies or water and vinegar solutions to descale the Espresso Machine.
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CARE AND CLEANING Enter descaling mode by turning the Then rotate the selection dial until brew button to the left most position the blinking light is above the first and holding it for 6 seconds until the right position. light starts to blink. Press the brew button to start descaling Fill the water tank with water to the and run until the water tank is empty.
TROUBLESHOOTING 1. If the power on indicator remains off 2. If coffee does not flow from the and the Espresso Machine fails to heat spout… when the Brewing button is pressed: • Water tank may be empty. • Espresso Machine may need to be descaled.
KITCHENAID warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. During this period, KITCHENAID, at the NESPRESSO after sales centers, will either repair or replace, at its discretion, any defective product at no charge to the owner. Replacement products will be warranted for 2 years.