Contents 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 8 Introduction This user’s manual Intended use Manufacturer’s liability Identification plate Disposal 2 Description 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 2.1 Product Description 3 Use 10 11 3.1 Before first use 3.2 First use 3.3 How to make coffee 4 Cleaning and maintenance 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 EN EN 1 Instructions Warnings Cleaning the drip coffee maker Cleaning the parts of the drip coffee maker Descaling What to do if...
Important instructions 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 When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons 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.
Important Safeguards • 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 • The drip coffee maker shall not be placed in a cabinet when in use.
Important instructions EN EN Electrical Cord: a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. b) Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. c) If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used: 1.
Important instructions 1 Instructions 1.2 This user’s manual 1.1 Introduction This user’s manual is an integral part of the appliance and must be kept intact and available to the user throughout its life cycle. Key information for the user: Warnings 1.3 Intended use General information about the user manual, safety and final disposal. • 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.
Important instructions 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. 1.5 Identification plate The identification plate lists the technical data, serial number and brand name. The identification plate must never be removed. 1.6 Disposal EN EN 1.
Description 2 Description 2.1 Product Description Model DCF01 - Drip coffee maker 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 4 CUPS function button 9 AUTO START button 10 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.
3 Use Risk of electric shock 3. 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). • 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. 3.1 Before first use 1.
Use 3.2 First use Setting the water hardness 1. Insert the plug into an electrical socket. Set the water hardness value by selecting one of the three levels available: HARD, MEDIUM and SOFT. 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.
Rinsing the internal circuits 3.3 How to make coffee 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. 1. Fill the water tank as indicated in the paragraph “3.1 Before first use”. 2. Keep the water tank lid (1) raised and insert the permanent filter (2) into the filter holder (3). 2. Press the ON /OFF button. 3. Wait for the cycle to complete and empty the carafe. 4.
Use • 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 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.
• 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). • The filter holder and permanent filter may be hot even after the coffee has been dispensed. Take care before removing them. • The base of the carafe may be very hot after coffee has been dispensed.
Use AROMA setting 4 CUPS function setting This setting allows you to choose the intensity of the aroma for your coffee from two levels: DELICATE AROMA or INTENSE AROMA. This function allows you to dispense a small amount of coffee, corresponding to about 4 cups. The appliance is set by default to DELICATE aroma: the LED of the aroma setting button is off, and on the display only the lower bean of the icon is selected. To change the setting: 1.
KEEP WARM mode Setting the time for AUTO START 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 Use this setting to program the appliance to switch on automatically to prepare the drip coffee at a time selected by the user.
Use 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 4 CUPS function button to store the function. 3.
4 Cleaning and maintenance 4.1 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. 4.2 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. 4.
Cleaning and maintenance 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. 4.4 Descaling Depending on the set water hardness, the appliance automatically signals when it is necessary to descale.
Cleaning and maintenance Problem EN EN 4.5 What to do if... Possible cause Solution No water in the tank. Fill the tank. Presence of limescale. Run the descaling cycle. Coffee takes a long time Presence of limescale. to come out Run the descaling cycle. The coffee has an acidic Possible stagnation of coffee in taste the circuits. Rinse as described in paragraph “4.4 Descaling”. The coffee does not come out The drip coffee maker overflows The filter is not positioned correctly.
Cleaning and maintenance Problem Only water comes out of the drip coffee maker Possible cause No ground coffee in the filter. Solution Add the desired quantity of coffee to the filter. Set the current time as described in paragraph The current time and/or the time “3.1 Before first use” and The AUTO START mode is to activate the AUTO START then set the desired time for not activated mode have not been set the AUTO START mode, see “ AUTO START mode”.