Contents 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Introduction This user manual Intended use General safety instructions Manufacturer liability Identification plate Disposal 2 Description 2.1 Product description 3 Use 4 4 4 4 7 7 7 9 9 10 3.1 Before first use 3.2 First use 3.3 How to prepare the coffee 4 Cleaning and maintenance 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4 EN 1 Instructions Instructions Cleaning the drip coffee machine Cleaning the drip coffee machine components Descaling What to do if...
Instructions 1 Instructions 1.1 Introduction Key information for the user: Instructions General information on this user manual, on safety and final disposal. Description Appliance description. Use Information on using your appliance. Cleaning and care Information for proper cleaning and maintenance of the appliance. Safety instructions Information Advice 4 1.
• Never submerge the appliance in water. • This appliance is intended for household use. Moreover, it cannot be used: • In kitchen areas provided for employees in shops, offices and other working environments • In farms/farm stay facilities • By guests in hotels, motels and residential environments • In bed and breakfasts. • If the power cord is damaged, contact technical support to arrange for this to be replaced in order to avoid any possible hazards.
Instructions For this appliance • Follow all safety instructions in order to use the appliance safely. • Read this user manual carefully before using the appliance. • Switch off the appliance immediately after use. • Do not leave the coffee machine unattended during use. • Always disconnect the drip coffee machine from the power socket before installing / removing components or cleaning it. • Unplug the coffee machine before cleaning it and if you notice any fault.
• Never position the appliance above or near gas or electric hob burners when they are hot or in use, inside an oven or near other heat sources. • Make sure that the lid has been inserted firmly into the top of the jug. • Do not place the jug on a hob or in a microwave oven. • Do not place the hot jug on cold or wet surfaces. • Do not use the jug if it is damaged or the handle is loose. • Fill the water tank before putting the plug to the electrical outlet.
Instructions Our appliances are packed in nonpolluting and recyclable materials. • Take these packing materials to the appropriate recycling centre. Plastic packaging Danger of suffocation • Do not leave the packaging or any part of it unattended. • Do not let children play with the plastic bags.
Description EN 2 Description 2.1 Product description Model DCF01 - Drip coffee machine 1 Lid 2 Water tank (1.4 litres) 3 Filter holder with anti-drip system 4 Permanent filter 5 ON/OFF button 6 AROMA setting button 7 Time / settings display 8 4 CUPS function button 9 AUTO START button 10 Boiler outlet 11 Jug lid 12 Jug (10 cups) 13 Jug handle 14 Time / timer setting lever 15 Base and non-slip feet 16 Scoop 17 Water tank level indicator (max. 1.
Use 3 Use Danger of electrocution • • • • • 4. Fill the tank (3) with fresh clean water using the jug (4), taking care not to exceed the maximum level shown on the level indicator (5) (1.4 litres). Plug into an earthed 3-pin socket. Do not remove the earth pin. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to observe these warnings can lead to fire, electrocution or even death. 3.1 Before first use 1. Remove any labels and stickers from the drip coffee machine. 2.
3.2 First use Setting the water hardness 1. Plug the appliance into an electrical outlet. Set the water hardness by selecting one of the three available levels: HARD, MEDIUM and SOFT. 2. Press the ON/OFF button. The symbols on the display flash. 3. Set the time using the lever (1). 4. Set the hour by moving the lever up (+) to increase the value or down (-) to decrease it. 5. Confirm the setting by placing the lever in the central position and pressing it (OK): the appliance will emit a beep. 1.
Use Rinsing of the internal circuits 3.3 How to prepare the coffee Rinse the internal circuits after filling the tank: 1. Place the jug (6) on the Keep Warm plate (7) WITHOUT putting ground coffee into the filter. 1. Fill the water tank as indicated in section ”3.1 Before first use”. 2. Lift the lid of the water tank (1) and insert the permanent filter (2) into the filter holder (3). 2. Press the ON/OFF button. 3. Wait for the cycle to finish and empty the jug. 4.
• One level scoop of ground coffee is approximately equivalent to one cup. 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 jug (5) with the lid (6) on the Keep Warm plate (7). Make sure that the lid fits perfectly into the anti-drip valve (8). 6.
Use • Pressing any of the buttons, apart from the ON / OFF button, does not affect the coffee brewing function in any way. • If the ON/OFF button is not pressed, the coffee continues to be brewed according to the automatic setting to fill the jug completely (10 cups). • The filter holder and the permanent filter may be hot after the coffee has been brewed. Be careful when removing them. • The base of the jug may be very hot after the coffee has been brewed.
Setting the AROMA Using the 4 CUPS function This setting allows you to choose between two aroma intensity levels for your coffee: DELICATE or INTENSE. This function allows you to brew a small amount of coffee, corresponding to approximately 4 cups. The appliance is set by default to DELICATE: the LED of the aroma button is off and on the display only the lower coffee bean of the icon appears selected. The function is set to OFF by default.
Use KEEP WARM mode Setting the time for the AUTO START mode The KEEP WARM mode is activated automatically after the coffee has been brewed and keeps the Keep Warm plate on for 20 minutes. In this way, the coffee will remain hot for 20 minutes after it has been brewed. In the KEEP WARM mode, the LED of the ON/OFF button flashes slowly, the This setting allows the appliance to be programmed to switch on automatically to brew the drip coffee at a time selected by the user.
Use EN AUTO START mode 1. Press the AUTO START button to start the AUTO START mode: the LED of the AUTO START button will light up and the hours and minutes of the set start time for brewing the coffee will flash for a few seconds on the display. Then the current time will then be displayed. 2. Press the AROMA button to select the intensity of the coffee required for the AUTO START mode.
Cleaning and care 4 Cleaning and maintenance 4.1 Instructions Improper use Danger of electrocution • Unplug the drip coffee machine before cleaning it. • Do not immerse the drip coffee machine in water or other liquids. • Allow the drip coffee machine cool down before cleaning it. Improper use Risk of damage to surfaces • Do not use steam jets to clean the drip coffee machine. • Do not use cleaning products containing chlorine, ammonia or bleach on parts with metal surface finishes (e.g.
Cleaning the jug 1. Empty the jug after each use to prevent staining caused by residues of coffee. 2. Wash the jug in hot, soapy water using a soft brush. 3. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Risk of damaging the jug • Do not wash the jug in a dishwasher as it could become permanently damaged. 4.4 Descaling Depending on the water hardness setting, the machine automatically indicates when descaling has to be carried out.
Cleaning and care 4.5 What to do if... Problem Possible causes Solution No water in tank. Fill the tank. Scale build-up. Perform a descaling cycle. Coffee takes a long time Scale build-up. to be dispensed Perform a descaling cycle. The coffee has an acidic Possible stagnation of coffee in taste the circuits. Rinse as described in section ”4.4 Descaling”. Coffee does not come out The filter is not positioned correctly.
Problem Only water comes out of the drip coffee machine Possible causes No ground coffee in the filter. EN Cleaning and care Solution Put the required amount of ground coffee into the filter. Set the current time as described in section ”3.1 The current time and / or the start Before first use” and then The AUTO START mode is time of the AUTO START mode set the required AUTO not activated have not been set. START time, see ”AUTO START mode”.
