SOLO - Machine à café MELITTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SOLO MELITTA

GB Please carefully read and comply with the operating instructions.

This appliance is for the preparation of coffee drinks from coffee beans. This appliance is intended for private domestic use. Any other use is considered contrary to intended use and may lead to personal injury and material damage.

This appliance complies with the applicable European guidelines.

It has been built according to the latest technology. However, there are residual hazards. To prevent hazards, you must follow the safety instructions. Melitta shall not be liable for any damage caused by non-compliance with safety instructions.

Electrical current poses a hazard!

Risk of injury due to electrical shock if the appliance or power cable is damaged. To avoid hazards caused by electrical current: ▶ Do not use a damaged power cable. ▶ A damaged power cable may only be replaced by the manufacturer, their after sale service or a similarly qualified person. ▶ Do not open any screwed covers on the appliance housing. ▶ Only use the appliance if it is in a technically faultless condition. ▶ A defective appliance may only be repaired by an authorised workshop. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. ▶ Do not make any changes to the appliance, its components and its accessories. ▶ Do not immerse the appliance in water. ▶ Do not let the power cable come into contact with water.

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WARNING Burn injuries and scalding!

Released fluids and steam can be very hot. Parts of the appliance also become very hot. To prevent scalding and burns: ▶ Avoid skin contact with the released fluids and steam. ▶ Do not touch any nozzles on the outlet during operation.

To prevent personal injury and material damage: ▶ Do not operate the appliance in a cabinet or similar object. ▶ Do not reach into the interior of the appliance when it is in operation. ▶ Keep children under 8 years of age away from the appliance and its power cable. ▶ The appliance can be used by children from an age of 8 as well as by persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental capacities, or lacking experience and knowledge if they are supervised or were instructed on safe use of the appliance and understand the resulting risks.

▶ When cleaning the appliance and its components, comply with the instructions in the corresponding chapter ("Cleaning and maintenance", page 21).

Drip tray with cup plate and coffee grounds container as well as display for full drip tray

Height-adjustable outlet

Coffee quantity regulator

Button for single-cup dispensing

Button for two-cup dispensing

Button for coffee strength

Right cover (removable, covering the grinding fineness adjustment element, brewing unit and identification label)

▶ Children may not play with the appliance. Children younger than

8 years of age may not perform cleaning and user maintenance. Children over 8 years of age must be supervised during cleaning and user maintenance. ▶ Disconnect the appliance from the power supply if it is unsupervised for a longer period of time. ▶ Do not operate the appliance at high altitudes over 2000 m. Operating Instructions: Melitta® Solo® | 1828-0618 | 2018-08

Before using for the first time

Before using for the first time

The appliance is ready for operation.

Appliance is heating up or coffee is being dispensed.

■ Only use pure water without carbonation. ■ Use the supplied test strip to determine the hardness of the water used and set the water hardness ("Water hardness and filter", page 20). ■ If you wish to use a water filter, do not insert it until after the initial startup.

Filter change in process

Insert the water tank

Empty drip tray and coffee grounds container

Insert the drip tray and coffee grounds container

■ Place a vessel under outlet 2.

2 beans: normal 3 beans: strong

button. Water will be

■ Press the pumped through the system.

Fill bean container; flashing stops after dispensing the next coffee.

Integrated cleaning programme is running

Descale the appliance

Integrated descaling programme is running

There is air in the system.

If necessary, fill the water tank and press the button for coffee strength . The appliance is then vented.

Information for using for the first time

The appliance must be vented before it is used for the first time. The appliance may only be switched on with a completely filled water tank. ■ Press the appliance.

button to switch on the illuminates on the display.

■ The appliance is ready for operation when

illuminates on the display 9.

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Starting up the appliance

WARNING Danger of fire and electric shock due to incorrect supply voltage, incorrect or damaged connections and power cable!

▶ Ensure that the supply voltage corresponds to the supply voltage specified on the identification label of the appliance. The identification label is located on the right side of the appliance behind the cover (Image A, 11). ▶ Make sure that the power socket meets the applicable standards for electrical safety. If in doubt, contact a qualified electrician. ▶ Never use damaged power cables (damaged insulation, bare wires). ■ Place the appliance on a stable, dry and level surface with sufficient clearance (at least 10 cm) to the sides.

■ Fill the water tank with fresh water every day. The water tank must always be filled with enough water for the operation of the appliance.

GB Starting up the appliance

■ Fill the bean container preferably with espresso beans or bean mixtures for fully automatic coffee machines.

Do not use any ground, glazed, caramelised, or otherwise sugar-coated coffee beans.

Setting the dispensed quantity and strength

■ Turn the coffee quantity regulator 3 to infinitely adjust the dispensed quantity. Regulator all the way to the left = 30 ml per cup Regulator all the way to the right = 220 ml per cup ■ Press the button until the desired strength is adjusted. The strength is displayed by the beans on display 9 (from = mild to = strong).

■ Plug the power cable into a suitable power socket.

■ Remove the lid from the bean container 7. ■ Fill the bean container with suitable coffee beans. ■ Put the lid back on. ■ Raise the lid of the water tank 6 and pull the water tank up and out of the appliance. ■ Fill the water tank with fresh tap water only up to the max. mark. ■ Insert the water tank into the appliance. ■ Place a vessel under outlet 2. button to turn the ■ Press the on/off appliance on or off. The appliance may perform an automatic rinse. Operating Instructions: Melitta® Solo® | 1828-0618 | 2018-08

Water hardness and filter

GB Dispensing coffee or espresso

Inserting the water filter

One or two cups can be dispensed simultaneously.

flashes during the entire change procedure.

■ Switch on the device.

■ Put the water filter in a glass with tap water for several minutes before inserting it in the appliance.

■ Place one or two cups under the outlet.

■ Preparing one cup: Press the button for single-cup dispensing or ■ Preparing two cups: Press the button for two-cup dispensing. ■ Press the corresponding button again to cancel the coffee dispensing.

Water hardness and filter

It is important to properly set the water hardness so that the appliance displays the need to be descaled when required. From the factory, it is set at water hardness 4. The water hardness category 1 is automatically set after inserting the Melitta® PRO AQUA filter cartridge.

Melitta® PRO AQUA Filter cartridge

The Melitta® PRO AQUA filter cartridge filters lime scale and other contaminants from the water. The water filter should be changed every 2 months, however, at the latest when appears on the display. The water filter is available in specialised shops.

■ Switch off the device. and buttons

■ Press and hold the for approx. 3 seconds, then release. appears on the display. ■ Empty and insert the drip tray. illuminates. ■ Pull the water tank 6 up and out of the appliance. ■ Empty the water tank. ■ Screw the water filter onto the thread at the bottom of the water tank. ■ Fill the water tank with fresh tap water up to the max. mark. ■ Insert the water tank into the appliance. button. The appliance ■ Press the performs an automatic rinse. When rinsing is finished, the appliance is ready for operation and the water hardness is set to hardness level 1. ■ Empty and insert the drip tray. After inserting the water filter, the water can be cloudy during the first rinse because excess activated carbon is washed out of the filter. The water will then be clear again.

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Cleaning and maintenance

The appliance includes a test strip to determine the water hardness.

■ Determine the hardness of the tap water using the test strip.

■ Switch on the device. and buttons ■ Press the simultaneously for longer than 2 seconds. flashes rapidly. button to show the menu ■ Press the for setting the water hardness. illuminates. ■ Set the determined water hardness by pressing the button. The selected water hardness is shown by the bean symbols . Water hardness 1:

10 - 15 13 - 19 18-27

15 - 20 19 - 25 27-36

Electric shock hazard due to supply voltage!

▶ Pull the power supply plug before cleaning. ▶ Never immerse the appliance in water. ▶ Do not use a steam cleaner.

GB Cleaning and maintenance

Setting the water hardness

■ Wipe the outside of the appliance with a soft damp cloth and normal dishwashing liquid. ■ Empty the drip tray. ■ Empty the coffee grounds container.

Cleaning the brewing unit

It is recommended to clean the brewing unit once a week. ■ Switch off the device. ■ Pull off the cover 11 to the right. ■ Press and hold the red button on the handle of the brewing unit (Image B, 1). ■ Turn the handle clockwise until it stops.

to confirm the selection.

■ Pull the brewing unit out of the appliance by the handle.

■ Rinse the brewing unit thoroughly on all sides with clear water. The area shown in Image D (arrow) must be free of coffee residues. ■ Let the brewing unit drip dry. ■ Remove coffee residues from the appliance. ■ Insert the brewing unit into the appliance, press and hold the red button (Image B, 1) and turn the handle anticlockwise until it stops. ■ Insert the cover until it clicks in.

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Cleaning and maintenance

GB Integrated cleaning programme

The integrated cleaning programme (takes about 15 minutes) removes residues and coffee oil residues that cannot be removed by hand. The cleaning symbol flashes during the entire process.

■ Fill the water tank with tap water up to the max. mark.

The cleaning programme should be performed every 2 months or after 200 brewed cups, however, at the latest when is illuminated.

■ Before starting the cleaning programme, clean the brewing group and the interior ("Cleaning the brewing unit", page 21). Only use Melitta® PERFECT CLEAN cleaning tabs. ■ Switch off the device. ■ Fill the water tank with tap water up to the max. mark. ■ Insert the water tank. and buttons ■ Press the simultaneously for approx. 3 seconds. flashes, illuminates. ■ Empty the drip tray and coffee grounds container. ■ Insert the drip tray without the coffee grounds container ■ Place the coffee grounds container under outlet 2. Cleaning phase 1 (

illuminates, proceed as follows:

■ Press outlet 2 all the way down. button to continue with

■ Press the the cleaning programme (takes about 5 minutes). Cleaning phase 3 ( When

illuminates, proceed as follows:

■ Empty the drip tray and coffee grounds container.

■ Insert the drip tray without the coffee grounds container ■ Place the coffee grounds container under outlet 2. Cleaning phase 4 ( bean is flashing):

■ The cleaning programme will be continued again and takes about

illuminates, proceed as follows:

■ Empty the drip tray and coffee grounds container and insert them in the appliance as usual.

The cleaning programme is finished.

Two rinsing processes will be executed. illuminates, proceed as follows:

When ■ Remove the brewing unit. ■ Put a cleaning tab in the brewing unit (Image C). ■ Insert the brewing unit.

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WARNING The descaling agent can cause skin irritations!

▶ Comply with the safety instructions and the dosing information specified on the descaling agent packaging. The integrated descaling programme (takes about 30 minutes) removes lime residues inside the appliance. The symbol flashes during the entire for descaling process. The descaling programme should be performed every 3 months, however, at illuminates ("Setting the latest when the water hardness", page 21). Only use Melitta® ANTI CALC. ■ Switch off the device. ■ Remove the water filter if necessary ("Water hardness and filter", page 20). and buttons ■ Press the simultaneously for approx. 3 seconds. flashes,

■ Empty and reinsert the drip tray. illuminates.

■ Completely empty the water tank. ■ Add the descaling agent to the water tank according to the instructions on the packaging. ■ Insert the water tank. button to start the ■ Press the descaling programme (takes about 15 minutes).

illuminates, proceed as follows:

■ Empty and reinsert the drip tray. illuminates.

GB Integrated descaling programme

■ Remove the water tank and rinse thoroughly.

■ Fill the water tank with tap water up to the max. mark. ■ Insert the water tank. button to continue with ■ Press the the descaling programme (takes about 5 minutes). ):

illuminates, proceed as follows:

■ Empty and reinsert the drip tray. is illuminated, the descaling

When programme is finished. ■ Insert the water filter if necessary ("Water hardness and filter", page 20).

Energy-saving mode After the last action, the appliance switches automatically (depending on the settings) to the energy-saving mode. The appliance is factory-set at 5 minutes . ■ Switch on the device. and ■ Press the simultaneously until ■ Press the illuminates.

■ Press the button until one of the four times is set. The time is displayed by the beans on display 9.

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Transport, Storage and Disposal

(factory setting) 15 minutes 30 minutes flashing

■ Press the setting.

button to confirm the

The appliance switches off automatically after the last action (depending on the setting). The appliance is factory-set at 30 minutes . ■ Switch on the device. and ■ Press the simultaneously until

■ Press the button three times. illuminates. button until one of the

■ Press the four switch-off times is set. The time is displayed by the beans on display 9. Display

30 minutes (factory setting) 2 hours 4 hours

■ Press the setting.

From the factory, the brewing temperature is set to Level 2 (medium ). ■ Switch on the device. and ■ Press the simultaneously until

■ Press the illuminates. button, until one of the ■ Press the three brewing temperatures is set. The temperature is shown by the beans on the display 9 (from = low to = high). ■ Press the setting.

button to confirm the

Adjusting the grinding fineness

The grinding fineness was set before the appliance was delivered. We therefore recommend to only adjust the grinding fineness after about 1 000 coffee preparations (about 1 year). The grinding fineness should only be adjusted immediately after starting coffee dispensing and only while the mill is running. ■ Pull off the cover 11 to the right. ■ Start dispensing coffee. ■ Put the lever (Image E) in a desired position (left = fine to right = coarse). ■ Insert the cover and swivel to the left until it clicks in.

button to confirm the

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Transport, Storage and Disposal

■ Vent the appliance.

■ Empty and clean the drip tray and coffee grounds container.

The appliance should be vented when it has not been used for a while or has been transported. The appliance is then protected from frost damage.

■ Empty the water tank and the bean container. If necessary, vacuum out beans that are stuck at the bottom.

■ Remove the water filter if necessary

("Water hardness and filter", page 20) and keep it cool in a glass filled with tap water.

■ If possible, transport the appliance in the original packaging including the hard foam elements.

■ "Cleaning the brewing unit", page 21.

■ Switch on the device.

■ Press the simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds. flashes, and then illuminates.

This appliance is labelled according to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment

(WEEE). The Directive prescribes the framework for a EU-wide applicable return and recycling of waste appliances. Please contact a specialised dealer for current disposal procedures.

■ Pull the water tank 6 up and out of the appliance.

■ Empty the water tank. button. The appliance is ■ Press the automatically vented and then switched off.

GB Transport, Storage and

■ Insert the water tank into the appliance.

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Transport, Storage and Disposal

Troubleshooting Malfunction

GB Coffee only flows drop-bydrop.

Water tank not filled or incorrectly inserted.

Fill the water tank and make sure it is properly inserted.

Clean the brewing unit.

The brewing unit is clogged.

The beans are not falling into the grinder. Foreign objects in the grinder. Foreign objects in the grinder.

Bean symbols flashing although the bean container is full.

Press the buttons for single-cup

Insufficient quantity of ground beans in the brewing dispensing or two-cup dispensing chamber. .

"no water" even though the water tank is filled.

The float is blocked.

Check the condition of the float in the water tank, remove the water and carefully shake the tank.

There is air in the lines inside the appliance.

If necessary, fill the water tank and press the button for coffee strength

. The appliance is then vented.

Coffee does not flow.

The grinder is not grinding.

illuminates on the display. illuminates on the display.

The cleaning or descaling process was interrupted.

The power supply was interrupted, e.g. due to a power outage.

The brewing unit is not properly locked.

The brewing unit can no longer be reinserted after removal.

The symbols for cleaning and stand-by alternately.

Adjust the grinding fineness more coarse.

Grinding fineness is too fine. Clean the brewing unit. Perform a descaling or cleaning programme if necessary.

The actuator is not in the proper position.

The brewing unit is missing or not properly inserted.

The brewing chamber is overfilled.

Tap lightly on the bean container.

Call the hotline. Call the hotline.

The appliance performs a rinsing program autonomously. To do so, follow the instructions on the appliance.

Check whether the handle for locking the brewing unit is correctly engaged. Switch the appliance off and then on again. Then press the button for single- and two-cup dispensing simultaneously for longer and than 2 seconds. The actuator is put into position. Then reinsert the brewing unit and make sure it is correctly locked into place. Insert the brewing unit properly and lock. Switch off the appliance and switch it on again using the ON/OFF button (repeat if necessary) until standby mode is displayed.

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Reset the appliance to the default settings

Continuous flashing of all buttons.

Switch off the appliance and switch it on again via the ON/OFF button ; if this does not solve the problem send the appliance to the service department.

Technical data Operating voltage Power consumption Pump pressure Dimensions Width Depth Height Capacity Bean container Water tank Weight (empty) Ambient conditions Temperature Relative humidity

220-240 V, 50/60 Hz maximum 1400 W maximum 15 bar

200 mm 455 mm 325 mm 125 g 1.2 l 8.0 kg 10°C to 32°C 30% to 80% (non-condensing)

Reset the appliance to the default settings

You can reset the appliance to the default settings. Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation. and also ■ Press the ON/OFF button press the button for coffee strength for more than 2 seconds. → The appliance has been reset to default settings.

Overview of default settings:

Default settings Brewing temperature Medium Water hardness Very hard Timer for 30 minutes Auto OFF function Timer for energy-saving 5 minutes mode

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