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Version 2.1 08/2011 Bedienungsanleitung Manual de Instrucciones Melitta Haushaltsprodukte Operating Instructions Návod k obsluze GmbH & Co. KG Guide d’utilisation Návod na použitie D-32372 Minden Gebruiksaanwijzing...
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Bean Select, you can select from two different bean types, ensuring unique coffee enjoyment. Please read these operating instructions carefully and thoroughly and keep them in a safe place so that you and your guests can enjoy the Melitta ® CAFFEO for a long time to come.
Adjusting the coffee strength ..............50 Adjusting the dispensed quantity.............. 50 5 Switching on and off ................51 Switching on the appliance............... 51 Switching off the appliance ............... 51 6 Inserting the Melitta Claris water filter ..........52 ® ® 7 Preparing espresso or café crème ............53 Preparing one cup of espresso or café...
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10 Function settings ...................57 10.1 Adjusting the water hardness ..............57 10.2 Setting the energy-saving mode............... 58 10.3 Setting the stand-by mode ............... 59 10.4 Adjusting the brewing temperature............60 10.5 Resetting the appliance to the default settings......... 61 10.6 Adjusting grinding fineness ..............62 11 Care and maintenance................63 11.1 General cleaning ..................
For a clearer overview, unfold the fold-out pages on the front and back of these operating instructions. Symbols in the text of these operating instructions The symbols in these operating instructions indicate specific hazards associated with handling your Melitta CAFFEO , or provide useful tips. ®...
Melitta CAFFEO within the operating conditions ® ® specified in these operating instructions. Non-intended use Non-intended use is defined as using the Melitta CAFFEO in a manner that differs ® ® from the use described in these operating instructions. Warning! Non-intended use can lead to injury or scalding with hot water or steam.
– Only use this appliance if it is in faultless condition. – Never attempt to repair the appliance yourself. If repairs are necessary, contact the Melitta Service Hotline only. ® – Do not make any alterations in or on the appliance, on its components or on the supplied accessories.
Appliance description Legend for Figure A Fig. number Explanation Drip tray with cup plate and coffee grounds container (internal) "Perfect Cappuccino" milk frother Water tank Button for coffee strength Button for steam dispensing Valve switch for steam and hot water dispensing Display Two-chamber bean container „Bean Select“...
Display Symbol Meaning Display Explanation/prompt Temperature for steam dispensing is Illuminated reached Steam valve Open valve Flashing Valve open Water tank Illuminated Fill the water tank Lid of the ground coffee chute is Flashing open Ground coffee Ground coffee dispenses upon chute pressing the single-cup dispensing Illuminated...
Starting up When starting the appliance for the first time, please carry out the following steps. When you have completed these steps, the appliance is ready for operation. You can now prepare coffee. We recommend pouring away the first two cups of coffee after the first start Placement •...
Connection • Plug the power cable into an appropriate power socket. Warning! Danger of fire and electric shock due to incorrect supply voltage, incorrect or damaged connections and power cable. – Ensure that the supply voltage corresponds to the supply voltage specified on the identification label of the appliance.
Warning! Hazard for persons allergic to caffeine. Since a residual quantity of the previously used beans remains above the grinder, the two types of beans mix when changing to a different bean type. Consequently, when switching over to decaffeinated beans the first two cups may still contain coffee that is not decaffeinated.
• When water is no longer dispensed and the valve symbol illuminated, turn the valve switch anti-clockwise to close the valve. → The appliance performs an automatic rinse and hot water flows out of the outlet. The ON/OFF button is then illuminated. The appliance is ready for operation.
Switching on and off Switching on the appliance • Switch the power switch (Fig. B, No. 20) to position „I“. → The appliance is in stand-by mode. The ON/OFF button lights up red. • Place a suitable vessel under the outlet. •...
57). The service life of your appliance will be extended thanks to the reliable protection from lime scale. The water filter should be changed regularly; however, after two months at the latest. • Set the current month on the blue ring on top of the Melitta Claris ® ®...
Preparing espresso or café crème Preparing one cup of espresso or café crème Prerequisite: The appliance is ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“ on page 51). The desired coffee strength and dispensed quantity are set (see page 50). The desired coffee type in the bean container is selected. •...
Preparing espresso or café crème with ground coffee Prerequisite: The appliance is ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“ on page 51). The desired dispensed quantity is set. • Open the lid of the ground coffee chute (Fig. A, no. 10). →...
Preparing milk froth Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“ on page 51). • Place a vessel with milk under the Perfect Cappuccino. Make sure that the whisk of the Perfect Cappuccino is immersed in the milk. •...
• Rinse off the steam pipe and the whisk under running water or wash them in the dishwasher. • Turn the cleaned steam pipe with whisk clockwise onto the Perfect Cappuccino until it locks into place. Note We recommend using cold milk with a high protein content. It is not the fat content, but rather the protein content that is the determining factor for good milk froth.
Function settings 10.1 Adjusting the water hardness Use the test strip provided to determine the water hardness in your area. Comply with the instructions on the test strip package. The appliance is factory-adjusted to water hardness 4. Prerequisite: The appliance is in stand-by mode (see „Switching on and off“ on page 51).
10.2 Setting the energy-saving mode After the last action, the appliance automatically (depending on the settings) switches to energy-saving mode (the appliance thus consumes much less energy than in stand-by mode). You can set different times for the energy-saving mode. The appliance is factory-set at 15 minutes Prerequisite: The appliance is in stand-by mode (see „Switching on and off“...
10.3 Setting the stand-by mode Two hours after the last action (depending on the settings), the appliance automatically switches to stand-by mode. You can set different times for the stand- by mode. The appliance is factory-set at 2 hours Prerequisite: The appliance is in stand-by mode (see „Switching on and off“ on page 51).
10.4 Adjusting the brewing temperature The brewing temperature is factory-set at level 2 (medium Prerequisite: The appliance is in stand-by mode (see „Switching on and off“ on page 51). Please set the brewing temperature as follows: • Press the buttons for one-cup dispensing and for steam dispensing simultaneously until the four buttons are weakly illuminated.
10.5 Resetting the appliance to the default settings Prerequisite: The appliance is in stand-by mode (see „Switching on and off“ on page 51). • Switch the appliance off via the power switch. • Wait until the red light in the ON/OFF button extinguishes.
10.6 Adjusting grinding fineness The grinding fineness level was optimally adjusted prior to delivery. Consequently, we recommend that you only readjust grinding fineness after dispensing approximately 1,000 coffees (about 1 year). You can only set the grinding fineness while the mill is running. Thus, adjust grinding fineness directly after coffee dispensing starts.
Care and maintenance 11.1 General cleaning • Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft, damp cloth and ordinary dishwashing liquid. • Empty and clean the drip tray regularly, at the latest when the float (Fig. A, no. 16) projects out of the cup plate. •...
11.3 Cleaning the brewing unit Prerequisite: The appliance is in stand-by mode (see „Switching on and off“ on page 51). Note For optimal protection of your appliance, we recommend that you clean the brewing unit under running tap water once a week. •...
– Only use Melitta cleaning tabs for fully automatic coffee makers. These ® cleaning tabs are designed specifically for Melitta CAFFEO . The use of ® ® other cleaning agents can damage the appliance.
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5 Open the lid of the ground coffee chute. → The ground coffee chute symbol flashes. 6 Throw in a cleaning tab (Fig. G) and close the lid of the ground coffee chute. → The symbol for the water tank illuminates.
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Phase 4 During Phase 4, four bean symbols are shown on the display. → The integrated cleaning programme continues. This stage takes approximately 5 minutes. Water flows out of the outlet as well as in the interior of the appliance into the drip tray. Subsequently, the symbol for the drip tray illuminates.
CAFFEO ® ® – Never use vinegar or other descaling agents. Run the integrated descaling programme as follows: 1 Before descaling, remove – if necessary – the Melitta Claris water ® ® filter from the water tank (see page 52).
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Warning! The descaling agent can cause skin irritations Comply with the safety instructions and the dosing information specified on the descaling agent packaging. 7 Reinsert the water tank. 8 Press the button for steam dispensing → Phase 1 is completed. Phase 2 During Phase 2, two bean symbols are shown on the display.
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14 Thoroughly rinse the water tank, fill it to the max. mark with fresh tap water and reinsert it. → The button for steam dispensing illuminates. 15 Press the button for steam dispensing → Phase 2 is completed. Phase 3 During Phase 3, three bean symbols are shown on the display.
You should descale the water tank regularly to ensure faultless function. • Lift the lid of the water tank (Fig. A, no. 3) and pull the water tank up and out of the appliance. • Before descaling, remove – if necessary – the Melitta Claris water ® ®...
Transport and disposal 12.1 Preparation for transport, protection against freezing and measures for longer periods of non-use Draining and airing out the appliance We recommend draining and airing out the appliance if it is not going to be used for extended periods of time or prior to transport. This also protects the appliance against frost damage.
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The Melitta Claris water filter should not remain dry over an extended period ® ® of time. We therefore recommend storing the Melitta Claris water filter in ® ® the refrigerator in a glass of water when the appliance will not be in use for extended periods.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Coffee only drips Grinding fineness is too Set the grinding fineness through. fine. coarser. Clean the brewing unit. Descale, if necessary. Run the integrated cleaning programme, if necessary. Coffee does not Water tank not filled or Fill the water tank and make flow.
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Customer Service. Please contact the Melitta hotline, if the above mentioned solutions do not help to ® solve the problem: +49 571/ 86 1900.
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