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Control panel — button functions

The colours of the buttons are visible only when the

machine is switched on.

Indicator light

• Flashes red (

water tank empty

)

• Lights up yellow (

machine needs to

be descaled

)

On/Off switch

for machine

Making espresso 

(small white cup for black capsule)

Making caffè crema

(yellow cup for yellow capsule)

Making tea

(Cafissimo tea capsules)

Making filter coffee

(blue cup for blue capsule)

4

Water tank
(on the back)

Lever for opening and closing the

capsule opening

Coffee spout

Used capsule container

Drip grid

Drip tray

Control panel

At a glance

Capsule opening

Fold-down cup tray
for small cups

Front

drawer

Summary of Contents for CAFISSIMO MINI

Page 1: ...Instruction manual and warranty for Cafissimo Mini ...

Page 2: ...ure reference If you pass the machine on to another person remember to give them these instructions Symbols used in these instructions Signal words DANGER warns you of potential severe injuries and danger to life WARNING warns you of injuries and severe material damage CAUTION warns you of minor injuries or damage This symbol warns you of the danger of injury This symbol warns against the danger o...

Page 3: ...rial out of the reach of children There is a risk of suffocation Safety warnings DANGER due to electricity Never immerse the coffee machine mains plug or mains cord in water as this could cause an electric shock Never touch the mains plug with wet hands Do not use the machine outdoors Never leave the machine to operate unattended Only connect the machine to a properly installed grounded wall socke...

Page 4: ...the capsule opening as you fold down the lever Do not lift the machine up by the lever To move the machine hold it by the outer casing Place the machine on a solid level surface that is well illuminated and resistant to water and heat To ensure that the casing does not melt do not place the machine on a hob or immediately next to a hot oven radiator or anything similar Route the mains cord in such...

Page 5: ... for machine Making espresso small white cup for black capsule Making caffè crema yellow cup for yellow capsule Making tea Cafissimo tea capsules Making filter coffee blue cup for blue capsule 4 Water tank on the back Lever for opening and closing the capsule opening Coffee spout Used capsule container Drip grid Drip tray Control panel At a glance Capsule opening Fold down cup tray for small cups ...

Page 6: ...as far as it will go 3 The lever must be in the down position Fold it down if necessary 4 Place an empty cup beneath the coffee spout MAX Initial operation prior to first use 5 Plug the mains plug into an easily acces sible wall socket 6 Press the On Off button A short signal will sound The On Off button and coffee buttons flash 7 Press the yellow coffee button The pump starts to operate As soon a...

Page 7: ... large cups fold up the cup tray For glasses or large mugs fold up the cup tray and remove the drip tray Rinsing the machine After switching the machine on for the first time or if you have not used the machine for longer than two days rinse the machine by allowing two cups of water to flow through it without a capsule 1 Fill the water tank with fresh cold tap water or drinking water up to the MAX...

Page 8: ... back the lever as far as it will go so that the capsule falls into the used capsule con tainer 7 Then fold the lever down again so that the capsule opening is closed white coffee button black capsule espresso yellow capsule caffè crema yellow coffee button blue coffee button blue capsule filter coffee Default settings amounts are approximate Espresso 40 ml I Caffè crema 125 ml I Filter coffee 125...

Page 9: ...justing the strength for the current brewing procedure without saving the setting If the coffee is too weak you can stop the water flow prematurely by m pressing the flashing coffee button If the coffee is too strong start the brewing procedure again without m inserting a new capsule Press the button as soon as sufficient water has run through Setting the strength permanently saving the setting Yo...

Page 10: ...o switch the machine back on simply press the On Off button m Cleaning Cleaning the casing Wipe the casing with a soft damp cloth m Also wipe the compartment for the used capsule container with a soft damp m cloth as required Rinsing the water tank daily Rinse out the water tank daily under running water This will prevent m limescale deposits or other particles clogging the filter on the bottom of...

Page 11: ...machine due to limescale deposits Descale the machine as soon as the machine indicates that this is necessary after approx 50 litres This increases its service life and saves energy Do not use any descaling agents made on the basis of formic acid Use a standard liquid descaling agent suitable for coffee and espresso machines Other agents may damage materials in the machine and or have no effect Cl...

Page 12: ...on and the coffee buttons flash and the machine starts heating up Once all the buttons stay lit up If you are using a different descaling agent read the manufacturer s instruc m tions Important Add descaling solution up to the MAX mark and reinsert the tank 2 Fold down the lever 3 Remove the drip tray if necessary 4 Place a container with a capacity of at least 250 ml under the coffee spout You wi...

Page 13: ...starts to m operate As soon as the pipes are filled with water the pump stops automatically When the coffee buttons remain permanently lit the m machine is ready for use again Has the lever been raised during the brewing procedure This will immediately stop the brewing procedure Fold down the lever again m Press one of the coffee buttons to switch off the m acoustic signal There are coffee grounds...

Page 14: ...out of the coffee spout It is not possible to press down the lever Check whether the used capsule container is full Empty it if necessary If a capsule is trapped in the compartment fold the lever fully back and press the capsule through from the top to the bottom Do not reinsert a capsule if it is misshapen Technical specifications Type Model Cafissimo 313212 Product number see Warranty section Ma...

Page 15: ...period In order for the warranty to be granted all warranty claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase from Tchibo or from an authorised Tchibo distribution partner This warranty is only valid within the EU Switzerland and Turkey If contrary to our expectations a defect is found please contact our customer care service at the following e mail address service tchibo de Our customer consultants...

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