ENGLISH SVENSKA NORSK DANSK SUOMI Operating Instructions Bedienungsanleitung
Table of contents 1 For your safety...................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Symbols used............................................................................................................. 6 1.2 Proper use.................................................................................................................... 6 1.3 Danger from electric current............................................................
ENGLISH Table of contents 7 Permanently changing beverage settings..............................................................31 7.1 Changing default settings...................................................................................31 8 Changing basic settings..................................................................................................32 8.1 Setting the language.............................................................................................32 8.
For your safety ENGLISH Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the Caffeo® Varianza® fully automatic coffee maker. The operating instructions will help you discover the diverse options offered by the appliance and enjoy your coffee to the full. Read through the operating instructions carefully. This helps avoid personal injury and material damage. Store the operating instructions carefully. If you pass on the appliance, include the operating instructions with it.
For your safety ENGLISH 1.1 Symbols used The following symbols indicate particular risks in using the appliance or provide useful tips. CAUTION The signal word CAUTION indicates possible injuries. ATTENTION The signal word ATTENTION indicates possible damage to the appliance. Information The signal word "Information" indicates additional notes and tips on using the appliance. 1.2 Proper use The appliance is used to prepare beverages made from coffee beans, and to heat milk and water.
For your safety ENGLISH ūū A defective appliance may only be repaired by an authorised workshop. Do not repair the appliance yourself. ūū Do not undertake any changes to the appliance, its components or its accessories. ūū Do not immerse the appliance in water. 1.4 Risk of burns and scalds Escaping fluids and steam can be very hot. Parts of the appliance can also become very hot.
ENGLISH Overview of the appliance 2 Overview of the appliance 2.1 Appliance at a glance 2 3 4 1 5 10 6 7 9 8 Fig.
ENGLISH Overview of the appliance 11 12 16 13 14 15 Fig.
Overview of the appliance Control panel at a glance ENGLISH 2.2 17 18 19 09:52 Please select beverage 20 Fig. 3: 21 22 Direct keys Item Designation Function 17 Espresso Preparing Espresso 18 Café Crème Preparing Café Crème 19 Cappuccino Preparing Cappuccino 20 Milk foam/Warm milk 21 Latte Macchiato Preparing milk foam and warm milk 22 Hot water Preparing hot water Preparing Latte Macchiato 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 09:52 Please select beverage Fig.
First steps First steps ENGLISH 3 This chapter describes how to prepare your appliance for use. 3.1 Unpacking the appliance In addition to the appliance, there are further accessories in the packaging such as cleaning aids and agents. CAUTION Contact with cleaning agents may lead to eye and skin irritation. Keep the supplied cleaning agents out of the reach of children. Unpack the appliance. Remove the packaging material, the adhesive strips and the protective films from the appliance.
First steps ENGLISH 3.3 Installing the appliance Observe the following instructions: ūū Do not install the appliance in damp rooms. ūū Install the appliance on a stable, flat and dry surface. ūū Do not install the appliance in the vicinity of sinks or the like. ūū Do not install the appliance on hot surfaces. ūū Install the appliance at a sufficient distance (approx. 10 cm) from the wall and other objects. The space above the appliance should be at least 20 cm.
ENGLISH First steps 9 Fig. 5: ON/OFF button Requirement: The appliance has been installed and connected. 1. Place a vessel beneath the outlet. 2. Press the ON/OFF button. »» The welcome display appears on the appliance. »» The request to carry out the setup appears: Please set up the machine. 3. Confirm with "menu/ok". »» The Language menu appears. 4. Select your language with the arrow buttons. Confirm with "menu/ok". »» The Water hardness menu appears. 5.
Basic operation ENGLISH 4 Basic operation This chapter describes basic operating steps for using the appliance on a daily basis. 4.1 Switching the appliance on and off Before switching on after starting up the appliance for the first time, read section 3.5 Switching on the appliance for the first time on page 12. Information ūū When switched on and off, the appliance performs automatic rinsing. ūū During rinsing, rinsing water is also conducted into the drip tray. Switching on the appliance 1.
Basic operation Using the control panel The essential programmes can be accessed using the control panel. Press the required button. Use the following actions to operate the buttons: Brief press Briefly press a button to select a programme. 2s 4.3 Long press Press a button for longer than 2 seconds to select a second programme that may be available. Navigating in the menu To set individual beverages and for maintenance and care, call up the menu on the display and navigate in the menu.
Basic operation ENGLISH Navigating in the menu or changing a numerical value Press the arrow buttons to navigate down or up in the menu. Press the arrow buttons to increase or decrease a numerical value. Press and hold an arrow button to quickly reach the required position or numerical value. Exiting a menu Select the Exit command with the arrow buttons and confirm with "menu/ok" to exit a menu. Exit submenus that only display information and where no settings are made with "menu/ok".
Basic operation Filling coffee beans into the bean container Roasted coffee beans lose their aroma. Only fill the bean container with as many coffee beans as you will consume over the next 3 to 4 days. ATTENTION The use of unsuitable types of coffee can lead to clogging of the grinder. Do not use freeze-dried or caramelised coffee beans. Do not use any coffee powder or instant products. Information ūū The grinder is emptied during each grinding process.
Basic operation ENGLISH 4.5 Filling with water Only use fresh, cold water without carbon dioxide for optimum coffee enjoyment. Change the water daily. Information The quality of the water largely determines the flavour of the coffee. Therefore, use a water filter (see section 9.8 Setting the water hardness on page 41 and section 9.9 Using a water filter on page 42). 31 1 Fig. 9: Water tank 1. Open the lid of the water tank (31) and pull the water tank (1) upwards out of the appliance by the handle.
Basic operation Adjusting the outlet ENGLISH 4.6 The outlet (6) is height-adjustable. Set the greatest possible distance between the outlet and the vessel. Depending on the vessel, push the outlet up or down. 6 Fig.
Basic operation ENGLISH 4.7 Using milk Use cooled milk for optimum coffee enjoyment. Depending on the version of the appliance, use the long milk hose supplied or the milk container supplied. Connecting the milk container A milk container is not available for all versions of the Caffeo® Varianza®. 13 32 33 Fig. 11: Connected milk container 1. Connect the milk hose (32) to the connection at the outlet (13). 2. Connect the free end of the milk hose to the milk container (33).
Basic operation ENGLISH Connecting the milk pack 13 34 35 Fig. 12: Connected commercial milk pack 1. Connect the long milk hose (34) to the connection at the outlet (13). 2. Insert the free end of the milk hose into a commercial milk pack (35).
Basic operation ENGLISH 4.8 Emptying the drip tray and coffee grounds container After dispensing several beverages, the drip tray (8) and the coffee grounds container (7) can become full. The projecting float (16) indicates the current filling level of the drip tray. After a specified number of beverage have been dispensed, the appliance also shows that the drip tray and coffee grounds container are full. Always empty the drip tray and coffee grounds container. 7 16 8 Fig.
Using the My Bean Select® function Using the My Bean Select® function ENGLISH 5 With the My Bean Select® function, a single coffee beverage can be prepared from a different type of coffee. Separately fill a single portion of coffee beans to prepare the coffee. While the bean container is full with lightly roasted coffee beans, for example, the My Bean Select® function can be used to prepare a coffee beverage from a single portion of darkly roasted coffee beans. 5.
ENGLISH Using the My Bean Select® function MY BEAN SELECT Fill in single portion Mount spoon Fig. 15: Filling with coffee beans for the My Bean Select® function 1. Remove the measuring spoon (2) from the bean chute (36). »» The My Bean Select message appears on the display with the requests Fill with single portion of beans, put back the spoon. 2. Use the measuring spoon to fill a single portion of coffee beans into the bean chute (36). 3. Place the measuring spoon back onto the bean chute.
Preparing beverages Preparing beverages ENGLISH 6 There are two options for preparing beverages: ūū Standard dispensing as described below, ūū Selection and preparation of a recipe (see section 6.6 Preparing further beverage specialities with recipes on page 27). Information ūū A single coffee beverage can be prepared from an alternative type of coffee (see section 5 Using the My Bean Select® function on page 23).
Preparing beverages ENGLISH 3. Remove the vessel. »» The display shows: Easy Cleaning? (OK for start). 4. You can execute the Easy Cleaning programme or prepare further beverages. a) Execute the Easy Cleaning programme. To do so, follow the instructions on the display. Information on this is available in section 9.4 Using the "Easy Cleaning" programme on page 38. b) Prepare further beverages and execute the Easy Cleaning programme later. »» The ready symbol appears on the display. 6.
3. Remove the vessel. »» The display shows: Easy Cleaning? (OK for start). 4. You can execute the Easy Cleaning programme or prepare further beverages. a) Execute the Easy Cleaning programme. To do so, follow the instructions on the display. Information on this is available in section 9.4 Using the "Easy Cleaning" programme on page 38. b) Prepare further beverages and execute the Easy Cleaning programme later. »» The ready symbol appears on the display. 6.
Preparing beverages ENGLISH Preparing Ristretto, Lungo or Americano The preparation of Ristretto, Lungo und Americano is similar. The selection of a Ristretto is described as an example. Requirement: The ready symbol appears on the display. 1. Place a vessel beneath the outlet. 2. Press the "Recipes" button. »» The Recipes menu appears on the display. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select Ristretto. 4. Confirm your selection with "menu/ok". »» The grinding process and beverage dispensing start.
6.7 Changing beverage settings before and during preparation Beverage settings can be changed before and during beverage preparation. Information The following settings only apply to the current beverage preparation. Changing beverage settings before preparation The total beverage amount and the coffee strength can be changed before selecting a beverage. Before selecting a beverage, use the arrow buttons to set a beverage amount.
Preparing beverages ENGLISH 6.8 Stopping beverage preparation To stop beverage preparation prematurely, press any direct key. 6.9 Preparing two beverages simultaneously The "Two cups" button is used to prepare two beverages simultaneously. Two-cup dispensing is only possible with pure coffee dispensing, such as Espresso, Café Crème, Ristretto. Two-cup dispensing is not possible with the preparation of hot water, hot milk and all mixed beverages. 29 6 Fig. 16: Two-cup dispensing 1.
Permanently changing beverage settings Permanently changing beverage settings ENGLISH 7 The appliance offers further options for preparing coffee specialities. Default recipes can be used or the beverage settings can be permanently changed. 7.
Changing basic settings ENGLISH 8 Changing basic settings Operating steps that change the appliance's basic settings are described in the following chapter. 8.1 Setting the language The display text language can be set. Requirement: The ready symbol appears on the display. 1. Press the "menu/ok" button for longer than 2 seconds. »» The menu appears on the display. 2. Navigate to the Language menu. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select a language and confirm with "menu/ok". 4.
Changing basic settings Setting energy save mode Energy save mode lowers the heating temperature. If the appliance is not operated for a long time, it automatically switches to energy save mode after a specified time. The Press any button prompt then appears on the display. As soon as you follow the request, the energy save mode ends. The period of time until energy save mode is activated is set in the Energy save mode menu. Requirement: The ready symbol appears on the display. 1.
Changing basic settings ENGLISH 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the desired setting and confirm with "menu/ok". 4. Exit the menu with the Exit command. »» The ready symbol appears on the display. 8.5 Resetting the appliance to the factory settings The appliance can be reset to the factory settings. Information If the appliance is reset to the factory settings, all personal settings are lost. Requirement: The ready symbol appears on the display. 1. Press the "menu/ok" button for longer than 2 seconds.
Changing basic settings Setting the grinding fineness The grinding fineness of the coffee powder influences the flavour of the coffee. The grinding fineness has been optimally set prior to delivery. We recommend adjusting the grinding fineness after around 1, 000 beverages have been dispensed (after around 1 year) at the earliest. 10 Fig. 18: Lever for setting the grinding fineness 1. Remove the water tank. »» The "Grinding fineness adjustment" lever (10) is visible on the housing. 2.
Care and maintenance ENGLISH 9 Care and maintenance Regular care and maintenance of the appliance ensure the consistent high quality of your beverages. 9.1 General cleaning Clean the appliance regularly. Immediately remove external soiling caused by milk and coffee. ATTENTION The use of unsuitable cleaning agents can lead to scratched surfaces. Do not use any abrasive cloths, sponges or cleaning agents. Requirement: The appliance is switched off.
Care and maintenance Removing and cleaning the brewing unit ENGLISH 9.3 To avoid damage to the appliance, we recommend cleaning the brewing unit once a week. 11 12 37 Fig. 19: Removing the brewing unit Requirement: The appliance is switched off. 1. Open the cover (11). To do this, reach into the recess on the right of the appliance and push the cover off backwards. Take off the cover. 2.
Care and maintenance ENGLISH 4. Rinse the brewing unit thoroughly from all sides under running water. »» The brewing unit and the sieve (38) are free of coffee remains. 5. Allow the brewing unit to drip dry. 6. Use a soft, dry cloth to remove coffee residues from the surfaces inside the appliance. 7. Insert the brewing unit into the appliance. Press and hold the red lever on the brewing unit handle and turn the handle counter clockwise until it engages at the stop. 8. Close the cover.
Care and maintenance 1. Place the coffee grounds container (7) or a vessel with a capacity of at least 0.7 litres beneath the outlet. 2. Press the "menu/ok" button for longer than 2 seconds. »» The menu appears on the display. 3. Navigate to the Care > Cleaning milk system menu. 4. Select Start using the arrow buttons and confirm with "menu/ok". 5. Follow the further instructions on the display up to the end of the cleaning programme. »» The ready symbol appears on the display.
Care and maintenance ENGLISH 9.6 Using the "Cleaning coffee system" programme The "Cleaning coffee system" programme is used to remove residues and coffee oil residues using fully automatic coffee maker cleaning agents. To avoid damage to the appliance, we recommend carrying out the cleaning programme every 2 months or as requested by the appliance. The cleaning programme takes approximately 10 minutes and should not be interrupted.
Care and maintenance ATTENTION The use of unsuitable descaling agent can damage the appliance. Only use the Melitta® ANTI CALC Espresso Machines liquid descaling agent. ATTENTION A water filter may be damaged if it is screwed in during the descaling programme. Remove the water filter when the appliance requests you to do so. Place the water filter into a vessel filled with tap water during the descaling programme.
Care and maintenance ENGLISH Determine the water hardness with the enclosed test strip. Observe the instructions on the test strip packaging and in Table Water hardness range on page 47. Requirement: The ready symbol appears on the display. 1. Press the "menu/ok" button for longer than 2 seconds. »» The menu appears on the display. 2. Navigate to the Water hardness menu using the arrow buttons. 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the water hardness range and confirm with "menu/ok". 4.
Care and maintenance ENGLISH The water filter (42) is screwed in and unscrewed from the thread (43) on the base of the water tank (1) using the screwing aid (41). Inserting the water filter Information Place the water filter into a vessel filled with fresh tap water for a few minutes before inserting it. Requirement: The ready symbol appears on the display. 1. Press the "menu/ok" button for longer than 2 seconds. »» The menu appears on the display. 2. Navigate to the Care > Filter > Insert filter menu.
Problems ENGLISH Removing the water filter The water filter should not be left standing dry for a long period of time. When it is not used for a long time, we recommend storing the water filter in a vessel filled with tap water in the refrigerator. Remove the water filter as follows: Requirement: The ready symbol appears on the display. 1. Press the "menu/ok" button for longer than 2 seconds. »» The menu appears on the display. 2. Navigate to the Care > Filter > Remove filter menu. 3.
Transport, storage and disposal Loud grinder noise. Brewing unit cannot be inserted after removing. System error appears on the display. 11 Cause There are less than 8 g of coffee beans in the bean chute. Action Top up coffee beans (see section 5.1 one page 23). ENGLISH Problem The My Bean Select display goes out when the measuring spoon is put back on. Fill beans appears on the display although the bean container is full. Coffee beans do not drop into the grinder. Press a direct key.
Technical data ENGLISH 11.2 Transporting the appliance ATTENTION Freezing residual water can damage the appliance. Prevent the appliance from being exposed to temperatures below 0 °C. Information Transport the appliance in the original packaging. This avoids damage in transit. Before transporting the appliance, carry out the following activities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Vent the appliance (see section 11.1 Venting the appliance on page 45). Empty the drip tray and the coffee grounds container.
Technical data 25 ml to 220 ml ENGLISH Technical data Quantity of beverage dispensed Weight (empty) Ambient conditions Temperature Relative humidity 8.
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