KA 5740 Cafe Caprice - Coffee machine SEVERIN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KA 5740 Cafe Caprice SEVERIN

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Congratulations on your purchase of this high-quality SEVERIN coffee maker. Decades of experience as well as our most modern production facilities guarantee the high standard of our products.

With this appliance, SEVERIN presents a new generation of coffee makers:

Vapotronic brewing system ... the coffee tastes as if hand-brewed functional design ... the appliance is easy to operate

The Vapotronic brewing system allows you to make an excellent rich-flavoured brew as the maximum amount of flavour is extracted from the coffee – real coffee for the connoisseur.

And this is how the Vapotronic-brewing system works:

The 1400-watt element heats the water to the perfect brewing temperature.

Once that temperature has been reached, the valve opens and the brewing cycle begins.

The remaining water is brought to the boil and the rising steam leads the water reservoir element to switch off automatically.

The hot-water jet is forced through the ground coffee to ensure maximum aroma, as if brewed the traditional way. The coffee is kept hot inside the carafe with almost no loss of flavour.

Thus your coffee maker not only impresses through its modern design but also through its technical features.

Please read the instruction booklet carefully before using your SEVERIN coffee maker for the first time.

Contribution to environmental preservation

Protect your environment:

Paper and cardboard, and also glass, plastic and metal, are precious raw materials which can be recycled.

Make use of your local collection services – active environmental protection starts with the responsible handling of raw materials.

Connection to the mains supply

The appliance should only be connected to an earthed socket installed in accordance with the regulations. Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label of the appliance. This product complies with all binding CE labelling directives.

Familiarisation

1. Start button with indicator light (brewing system)
2. Water reservoir lid (hinged)
3. Fresh-water reservoir
4. Base plate
5. Filter holder lid
6. Aroma protection lid
7. Cable storage space (at the rear)
8. Heat-conserving carafe
9. Screw-in lid for heat-conserving carafe
10. Swing-out filter system with filter insert
11. Rating label (at the base)

Important safety instructions

Before the appliance is used, the main body ● as well as any attachment fitted should checked thoroughly for any defects. Should the appliance, for instance, have been dropped onto a hard surface, it must not be used any longer: even invisible damage may have adverse effects on the operational safety of the appliance.

The power cord should be regularly examined for any signs of damage. In the event of such damage being found, the appliance must no longer be used.

Do not operate the appliance if excessive force has been used to pull the power cord. Damage cannot always be detected from the outside; the entire unit should therefore be checked by a qualified technician before it is used again.

During operation, the coffee maker must be placed on a level, non-slip surface, impervious to splashes and stains.

Do not allow the appliance or its power cord to touch hot surfaces or to come into contact with any heat sources.

Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.

To prevent the danger of hot water or steam being emitted, always switch off the coffee maker and allow sufficient time for the appliance to cool down before it is opened or any accessories or attachments are removed.

Always remove the plug from the wall socket

in case of any malfunction;

• after use, and also
• before cleaning the appliance.

When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself.

- Do not allow the power cord to hang free; the cord must be kept well away from hot parts of the appliance.

This appliance may be used by children (at least 8 years of age) provided they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety precautions involved.

Children must not be permitted to carry out any cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance unless they are supervised and at least 8 years of age. The appliance and its power cord must be kept well awa children under 8 at all times.

The appliance may only be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and

● knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety precautions involved.

● Children must not be permitted to play with the appliance.

- Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children – these are a potential source of danger, e.g. of suffocation.

This appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, such as in

• staff kitchens, offices and other commercial environments,
• agricultural areas,
• hotels, motels etc. and similar establishments,
• bed-and-breakfast guest houses.

No responsibility will be accepted if damage results from improper use, or if these instructions are not complied with.

In order to comply with safety regulations and to avoid hazards, repairs of electrical appliances must be carried out by qualified personnel, including the replacement of the power cord. If repairs are needed, please send the appliance to one of our customer service departments. The addresses can be found in the appendix to this manual.

- Caution: The water reservoir heats up during operation.

First use

First clean your coffee maker by operating it once or twice with approx. 6 cups of fresh cold water, but without using ground coffee as described in the section Making coffee.

The Vapotronic system will automatically switch off the water reservoir element. It cannot be switched off manually

Making coffee

Open the swing-out filter holder and take - off the filter holder lid.

- Insert a size-4 paper filter into the filter insert, first folding down the perforated sides of the filter.

We recommend the use of fine-ground – coffee:

for normal-size cups use around 6 g (= 2 - teaspoons) of ground coffee;

for small cups use around 4g (= 1½ - teaspoons.

Depending on your personal taste, the - actual quantity used may vary.

Replace the filter holder lid and close the - swing-out filter.

Open the lid of the fresh-water container and – fill it with the desired quantity of cold water, observing the minimum fill amount (2 cups).

- Two measuring scales on the valve unit help you to find the correct amount of fresh water:

- left scale for normal-size cups (around 125 ml).

-right scale for small cups.

- Caution: To prevent boiling water from being forced out, be careful not to exceed the maximum water level of 8 medium-sized cups.

- Close the water reservoir lid. This is important as the Vapotronic system can only operate when the lid is closed

Fit the aroma-protection lid on the carafe, - then place the carafe on the base plate.

Press the start button; the indicator light - comes on and the heating process starts.

With the water reservoir filled to its maximum, it will take about 5 minutes to bring the water to the boil.

- Once the optimum brewing temperature has been reached, the valve opens and the brewing cycle begins.

The Vapotronic system will switch off the - heating process automatically.

- The coffee starts flowing through the filter – into the heat-preserving carafe.

- The indicator light goes out once the filtration cycle is complete.

- Remove the carafe from the base plate.

- Take off the aroma-protection lid and replace it with the screw-in lid for the carafe.

The freshly brewed coffee can be poured – without having to remove the screw-in lid.

- To pour, simply rotate the screw-in lid anticlockwise half a turn. Turn the lid back again after pouring.

This coffee maker has been designed for domestic use only. Should you wish to start several brewing cycles one after the other, allow the machine to cool down for at least 5 minutes with the reservoir lid open before re-using it. Use cold water only to refill the water reservoir.

Warning: Remember that the water reservoir and its lid are still hot after the brewing cycle has been completed and hot steam may escape from the reservoir when opening the lid (danger of scalding).

Heat-retaining carafe

For technical reasons the screw-in lid does - not close hermetically. Therefore always hold

the carafe in an upright position when filled with coffee.

Keeping the coffee hot – : A heat-conserving carafe accumulates heat energy. Therefore the carafe should preferably be filled to its maximum capacity. If it is only partly filled, the temperature will not be held as efficiently. If you rinse out the carafe with hot water before use, the coffee will be kept warm for longer.

Cable storage

The cable storage compartment serves to store the cable, and to limit its length, if the lower cut-out in the opening is used.

Cleaning and care

Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely.

To avoid the risk of electric shock do not immerse the coffee maker in water. The appliance may be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth, using a mild detergent. Wipe dry afterwards. To prevent the valve of the water reservoir from getting clogged, use a non-fluffy cloth to clean the water reservoir and the glass jug

Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions.

To remove the coffee grounds, open the swing-out filter, take off the lid and lift out the filter insert. Dispose of the coffee grounds; as a natural substance, it may be composted.

Do not dismantle the carafe, do not wash in a dishwasher and do not immerse it in water.

Rinse the inside of the carafe with water and wipe the outside with a clean damp cloth after use.

To remove coffee deposits from the inside of the carafe, fill it with hot water and add a teaspoon of dishwasher detergent. Close the screw-in lid and leave the carafe for some hours. Rinse out thoroughly with water afterwards.

The screw-in and aroma-protection lids, filter insert and filter holder lid can be cleaned with hot soapy water; rinse thoroughly afterwards under fresh tap water.

Descaling

Depending on the water quality (lime content) in your area as well as the frequency of use, all thermal household appliances using hot water need descaling (i.e. removal of lime deposits) on a regular basis to guarantee proper functioning. Any warranty claim will be null and void if the appliance malfunctions because of insufficient descaling.

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Descaling is needed when:

the brewing cycle takes longer than normal, – there is a visible build-up of deposits inside – the water reservoir or around the valve unit, the valve of the water reservoir has become – leaky.

- An excessive build-up of lime deposits is very difficult to remove, even when strong descaling agents are used. It may also cause the brewing system to leak. We therefore strongly recommend descaling the appliance after each 30 to 40 brewing cycles. For descaling, a vinegar solution may be used as follows.

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Mix 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar with 2 - 7 - cups of cold water.

Pour the descaling solution into the water container, insert a paper filter into the filter holder, without adding any coffee as described in section Making coffee, and let the appliance run through one filtration cycle. Repeat the process if necessary. During descaling, ensure sufficient ventilation and do not inhale any vinegar vapours.

To clean the appliance after descaling, let it – run through 2-3 filtration cycles using clean water only.

Do not dispose of old or defective appliances in domestic garbage; this should only be done through public

collection points.

Guarantee

This product is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Under this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes to repair or replace any parts found to be defective, providing the product is returned to one of our authorised service centres. This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not been modified, repaired or interfered with by any unauthorised person, or damaged through misuse.

This guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights, nor any legal rights you may have as a consumer under applicable national legislation governing the purchase of goods. If the product fails to operate and needs to be returned, pack it carefully, enclosing your name and address and the reason for return. If within the guarantee period, please also provide the guarantee card and proof of purchase.

A fault occurs...

... if the brewing cycle takes longer than normal, or
... if the valve of the water reservoir has become leaky, or
... if the appliance has accidentally been switched on without water in the reservoir

the water reservoir needs to be descaled (see section Descaling).

If descaling does not help to solve the problem, check whether the valve of the reservoir is clogged (e. g. with coffee grounds or foreign particles such as fibres). Only in this case should the valve unit be removed for cleaning. To clean, proceed as follows:

Turn the complete valve unit anti-clockwise - and lift it out of the reservoir. Do not point the valve unit at anyone as it is spring-loaded, i.e. under tension.

Clean the valve unit and the water outlet - opening thoroughly.

After cleaning, re-insert the valve unit and - fasten it by turning clockwise.

... if hot water is ejected through the reservoir lid, or
... if the valve does not open although the boiling process is complete,

the water reservoir (3) has been overfilled.

When filling the reservoir, be careful to observe the minimum/maximum water levels.

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