EXCELLENCE KM480D10 - Coffee maker KRUPS - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	KRUPS
Model	EXCELLENCE KM480D10
Product type	Drip coffee maker
Maximum capacity	10 to 15 cups
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Programming function	Clock and delayed start
Pre-infusion function	Yes, for stronger coffee
1-4 cup function	Yes, optimized extraction
Keep warm	30 minutes automatic
Filter type	Permanent filter + paper filter (optional)
Carafe	Glass with pouring spout and lid
Warming plate	Yes, keeps warm
Water level indicator	Markings on carafe and reservoir
Automatic shut-off	Yes (after keep warm)
Cleaning	Removable filter holder, carafe dishwasher-safe
Descaling	Recommended once a month with white vinegar or descaling solution
Materials	Plastic body, glass carafe, stainless steel (parts)
Dimensions (estimated)	Approximately 30 x 20 x 35 cm
Weight (estimated)	Approximately 2 kg
Warranty	2 years by the manufacturer
Spare parts	Available at www.krups.com
Repairability	Repairable by KRUPS during and after warranty
Certification	Household use only

Frequently Asked Questions - EXCELLENCE KM480D10 KRUPS

How to set the clock on the EXCELLENCE KM480D10 coffee maker?

Plug in the appliance, the display shows '12:00' blinking. Press the HR button for hours and MIN for minutes. The time is validated automatically after 5 seconds or by pressing ON/OFF.

How to program a delayed start?

Make sure the clock is set. Prepare the coffee (water and grounds), then press PROG. The AUTO icon appears. Set the desired time with HR and MIN. Wait 5 seconds to validate. The coffee will start at the programmed time.

What to do if the coffee does not brew?

Check that the appliance is plugged in and turned on (ON). Make sure the water reservoir is filled and the carafe is properly placed on the warming plate. In case of a power outage, reset the clock.

How to use the pre-infusion function for stronger coffee?

Before starting the cycle, press the PRE-INFUSION button (o). The indicator lights up. The machine moistens the coffee before brewing for a more intense extraction. Press again to deactivate.

How to clean the coffee maker?

Unplug and let cool. Remove the filter holder and discard the grounds. Wash the filter holder with warm soapy water. The carafe is dishwasher-safe. Wipe the body with a damp cloth. Never immerse the appliance.

How often to descale the coffee maker?

Descale about once a month, or when the cycle lengthens or noise increases. Use 0.5 L of white vinegar diluted in 0.5 L of water, run a cycle without coffee, then rinse with two cycles of clear water.

Why does the coffee overflow from the filter?

This may be due to grounds too fine (for espresso), too much coffee (max 10 scoops), or a poorly placed paper filter. Use a filter grind and make sure the filter is fully open and centered.

How to activate the 1-4 cup function?

To prepare 2 to 4 cups, press the 1-4 CUPS button (p) before starting the cycle. The indicator lights up. This improves extraction for small quantities. Press again to cancel.

What to do if the appliance leaks?

Check that the reservoir is not filled beyond the max level (10-15 cups). Ensure the carafe is correctly positioned on the warming plate to activate the anti-drip valve. Inspect the reservoir for cracks.

Where to find spare parts for the KM480D10?

Accessories and replacement parts (filters, carafe, etc.) are available on the website www.krups.com. For warranty repairs, contact an authorized KRUPS service center.

USER MANUAL EXCELLENCE KM480D10 KRUPS

Please read the instructions for use carefully before using your appliance for the first time and retain them for future reference: This product has been designed for indoor, domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• This appliance may be used by children of at least 8 years of age, as long as they are supervised and have been given instructions about using the appliance safely and are fully aware of the dangers involved.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years of age and are supervised by a person responsible for their safety.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of

reach of children under 8 years of age.

• This appliance may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or whose experience or knowledge is not sufficient, provided they are supervised or have received instruction to use the appliance safely and understand the dangers.
• Children should not use the appliance as a toy.
• Do not use the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged. The power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid danger.
• Your appliance is designed for domestic use only.
• It is not intended to be used in the following applications, and the guarantee will not apply for: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels

and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.

The temperature of the accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is in operation. Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance. - Always follow the cleaning instructions to clean your appliance;

• Unplug the appliance.
• Do not clean the appliance while it is hot.
• Clean using a damp cloth or sponge.
• Never put the appliance under running water.
• The coffeemaker must not be placed inside a piece of furniture when it is in use.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities are reduced, or who lack experience or knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not place the appliance, power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
• Your appliance is intended for domestic use inside the home only at an altitude below 2000 m.
• Details on how to clean surfaces in contact with food are given in the cleaning chapter.
• WARNING: avoid spillage on connector.
• WARNING: During and after use, do not touch the keep warm plate, subjected to residual heat. Only touch the handle of the glass jar when in use until completely cool. WARNING: Risk of injury if the appliance is improperly used. Before plugging the appliance in, make sure that the power it uses corresponds to your electrical supply system and that the outlet is earthed. Any error in connection or misuse will invalidate the guarantee.

Always unplug the power cord when the appliance is not in use, and ensure it is completely cool before cleaning it. Do not use the appliance if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged. If this occurs, contact an authorized service center. All interventions other than cleaning and everyday maintenance by the customer must be performed by an authorized service center. The power cord must never be close to or in contact with the hot parts of your appliance, near a source of heat, or over a sharp edge. For your safety, only use the manufacturer's accessories and spare parts designed for your appliance. Do not pull on the cord to unplug the appliance. Never put your coffee jug in a microwave oven, on a flame, or on electric cooking plates. Do not fill the appliance with water if it is still hot. All appliances are subject to strict quality control procedures. These include actual usage tests on randomly selected appliances, which would explain any traces of use. Always close the lid when running the coffee maker. Do not use the jug without the lid. Do not pour hot water in the tanks.

DESCRIPTION

a Machine body b Lid c Water tank d Water level indicator e Carafe lid f Carafe handle g Carafe h Warming plate

i Filter holder j Spoon k ON/OFF button l PROG button m HR button n MIN button o PRE-INFUSION button p 1-4 cups button

SETTING THE CLOCK

Place the coffee maker on a hard flat surface. Connect the power cord to a 220V-240V wall socket.

• When you plug in the coffee maker for the first time, "12:00" will start flashing on the display. Fig. 1. Set the time by pressing the HR button (m) to set the hour and the MIN button (n) to set the minutes. The time will appear on the display. It will be automatically set after 5 seconds or by pressing the ON/OFF button (k).

NB: Your clock is now set and will continue to show the time, even when your machine is in standby mode. If you want to set the time again, push and hold the HR button for 5 seconds. Then, repeat the steps above to reset the clock.

If the machine is unplugged or there is a power failure, the clock will default to 12:00. Repeat the steps above to reset the clock.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove stickers from your coffee maker. Before using your coffee maker for the first time, run a cycle without coffee to rinse the circuit. Fill the water tank to the maximum level and start a cycle by pressing the ON/OFF button (k).

IMPORTANT: your machine has been designed to work with cold or water at room temperature only.

MAKING COFFEE

Open the coffee maker lid (b) (Fig. 3). Fill the carafe (g) with cold or room temperature water, then pour it into the water tank (c) (Fig. 4). The number of cups is shown by the markings on the carafe and by the water level indicator. Do not exceed 10-15 cups (Fig. 5). Place the carafe (g) with its lid (e) onto the warming plate (h), making sure that it is properly positioned so as to activate the coffee pouring mechanism (Fig. 8). Make sure that the filter holder (i) is inserted (Fig. 6). Insert a permanent filter or a paper filter into the filter holder (i). If using a paper filter, make sure it is fully open and properly positioned in the filter holder (Fig. 7). Add 1 spoon (j) of ground coffee per cup. Do not exceed 10 spoons (70g) (Fig. 9). If you accidentally pour ground coffee into the water tank, do not start the cycle. Clean the tank, otherwise the coffee may block the water circuit. Close the lid (b). Press the ON/OFF button (k) to start the cycle. The ON/OFF button indicator will come on to show that the coffee maker has started the brew cycle (Fig. 10). Once the cycle has finished, the keep warm function switches on automatically for a duration of 30 minutes. At the end of the keep warm time, the brew indicator light turns off. To stop the machine during the cycle, press the ON/OFF button.

Note:

The amount of coffee in the carafe at the end of the cycle is less than the amount of water poured into the tank because about 10% is absorbed by the ground coffee and the filter. There is an overflow hole on the back of the water tank. If you add too much water, it will leak out of this hole. Clean your permanent filter between each use or use a new paper filter.

CAUTION:

To avoid any overflow, the carafe must be properly positioned on the warming plate of the coffee maker, otherwise it could cause hot water or hot coffee to overflow. The coffee maker becomes very hot during the brew cycle. Please handle with care.

OTHER FEATURES

- AUTO START FUNCTION (PROG)

Programming the auto-start settings

Your appliance is equipped with an auto-start program. Check whether the clock is set to the right time. If not, follow the instructions in the SETTING THE CLOCK section. Press the PROG (I) button to set the time. The AUTO icon will appear on the display (Fig. 11). Set the time by pressing the HR button (m) to set the hour and the MIN button (n) to set the minutes. The time set is automatically set after about five seconds (Fig. 12). Starting an auto-start function when time has already been set.

See the section MAKING COFFEE.

• Press the PROG button (I) instead of the ON/OFF button. The time already set will light up.
• Wait 5 seconds to reactivate the auto-start function.

To cancel the delayed start, press the PROG button (I) for 5 seconds. Your coffee maker turns to stand-by mode.

- PRE-INFUSION MODE

Press the PRE-INFUSION button (o) to make your coffee stronger. The PRE-INFUSION indicator lights up Fig. 14. To cancel the PRE-INFUSION function, press the PRE-INFUSION button again.

- 1-4 CUPS

This function is specially designed for making small amounts of coffee, with optimal aroma and flavor. To activate this function, press the 1-4 CUPS button (p) before starting the cycle. The 1-4 CUPS indicator lights up. To cancel the 1-4 cups function, press the 1-4 CUPS button again.

CLEANING

To remove the used coffee grounds, remove the filter and the filter holder from the coffee maker. Fig. 16a. - Throw the coffee grounds and filter paper in the garbage. Fig. 16b. - Do not clean the machine if it is still hot. ■ Wash the removable filter holder in warm soapy water. The carafe may be cleaned in the dishwasher.

CAUTION: Do not place the carafe in the microwave.

Do not put other parts of the coffee maker into the dishwasher.

Clean the coffee maker with a damp cloth or sponge. Never use abrasive or strong products on any part of the coffee maker. To clean the stainless steel parts of your coffee maker, dampen a soft cloth or sponge with warm water. Wipe carefully with a dry cloth. For difficult stains, use a cloth with white vinegar. Do not immerse the appliance in water or under the tap.

DESCALING

Why descale?

Limestone forms naturally in your coffee maker. Descaling preserves the coffee maker and ensures it will last longer and provide quality coffee over time. Limestone can permanently affect the machine's performance. Malfunctions associated with scaling will not be covered by the guarantee if the product is returned.

When to descale?

The descaling frequency depends on the hardness of the water and the number of brew cycles. If you notice the following signs: longer cycle time, excessive steaming, more noise at the end of the cycle, stopping mid-cycle, this means your machine has limestone build up and needs to be descaled. ■ Your coffee maker should be descaled around once a month depending on the hardness of the water.

How to descale your coffee maker

Use descaling solution or 0.5 L of white vinegar diluted in 0.5 L of cold or room-temperature water. Fig. 17. Pour the solution into the water tank (without coffee in the filter). Fig. 18. Press the ON/OFF button (k) to start the descaling cycle. Fig. 19. Wait until the end of the cycle. To rinse the machine, run 2 full 10-cup cycles with water but without coffee. Repeat if necessary. The guarantee does not cover coffee makers that do not work, or do so poorly, due to lack of descaling.

CLEANING

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
The coffee does not brew or the appliance does not turn on.	■ Make sure the appliance is well connected to a working outlet and that it is in the «ON» position. ■ The water tank is empty. ■ There is a power outage. ■ Unplug the machine, then plug it back in. ■ The clock should be reprogrammed after a power outage.
The appliance seems to leak.	■ Make sure the water tank has not been filled beyond the maximum limit. ■ Make sure the water tank is not damaged.
Brewing takes a long time.	■ It may be time to descale the appliance. ■ Several minerals can accumulate in the coffee maker's circuitry. Regular descending of the machine is recommended. This may need to be done more often depending on the hardness of your water. For more information, please consult the «Dscaling» section. ■ CAUTION: do not take the appliance apart.
The filter holder overflows or the coffee flows too slowly.	■ The coffee maker needs cleaning. ■ There is too much coffee. We recommend using one measuring spoon or one soup spoon of ground coffee per cup. ■ The ground coffee is too fine (e.g., ground coffee for espresso won't work in a drip coffee maker). ■ There is ground coffee lodged between the paper filter and the filter holder. ■ The paper filter is not open properly or is not well placed. ■ Rinse the filter holder before inserting the paper filter so it will adhere to the damp walls of the filter basket. ■ Make sure you have not inserted a paper filter at the same time as the permanent filter. ■ There is more than one paper filter in the filter holder. ■ Make sure the filter holder is pushed down all the way.
The coffee tastes bad.	■ Clean the coffee maker. ■ The ground coffee is not right for your coffee maker. ■ The proportion of coffee and water is not sufficient. Adjust to suit your taste. ■ The quality and freshness of the coffee is not the best. ■ The water is of poor quality.
The coffee does not flow.	■ See if there is water in the water tank. ■ The coffee flow system may be obstructed. You may clean it simply by rinsing with water.
The time is not correct (there is a time difference).	■ The timer is synchronized and depends on your electrical network. If there is a time difference, we recommend that you program the time once a week to be sure it is correct.

If your appliance does not always work properly, call customer service in your country.

KRUPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED GUARANTEE

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This product is repairable by KRUPS during and after the guarantee period.

Accessories, consumables and end-user replaceable parts can be purchased, if locally available, as described on the

KRUPS internet site www.krups.com

The Guarantee:

This product is guaranteed by KRUPS (company address and details included in the country list of the KRUPS International Guarantee) against any manufacturing defect in materials or workmanship for a period of 2 years starting from the initial date of purchase or delivery date.

The international manufacturer's guarantee by KRUPS is an extra benefit which does not affect consumer's Statutory Rights.

The international manufacturer's guarantee covers all costs related to restoring the proven defective product so that it conforms to its original specifications, through the repair or replacement of any defective part and the necessary labour. At KRUPS's choice, an equivalent or superior replacement product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product. KRUPS's sole obligation and your exclusive resolution under this guarantee are limited to such repair or replacement.

Conditions & Exclusions:

The international KRUPS guarantee only applies within the guarantee period and for those countries listed in the country list attached and is valid only on presentation of a proof of purchase. The product can be taken directly in person to an authorised service centre or must be adequately packaged and returned, by recorded delivery (or equivalent method of postage), to a KRUPS authorised service centre. Full address details for each country's authorised service centres are listed on KRUPS website (www.krups.com) or by calling the appropriate telephone number as set out in the country list to request the appropriate postal address.

KRUPS shall not be obliged to repair or replace any product which is not accompanied by a valid proof of purchase.

This guarantee will not cover any damage which occurs as a result of misuse, negligence, failure to follow KRUPS instructions, use on current or voltage other than as stamped on the product, or a modification or unauthorized repair of the product. It also does not cover normal wear and tear, maintenance or replacement of consumable parts, or the following:

• using the wrong type of water or consumable
• damage as a result of lightning or power surges
• scaling (any de-scaling must be carried out according to the instructions for use)
• damages or poor results due to wrong voltage or frequency
• professional or commercial use
• ingress of water, dust or insects into the product (excluding appliances with features specifically designed for insects)
• mechanical damages, overloading
• accidents including fire, flood, thunderbolt, etc. damage to any glass or porcelain ware in the product

This guarantee does not apply to any product that has been tampered with, or to damages incurred through improper use and care, faulty packaging by the owner or mishandling by any carrier.

In order to offer the best possible after-sales service and constantly improve customer satisfaction, KRUPS may send a satisfaction survey to all customers who have had their product repaired or exchanged in a KRUPS authorized service centre.

The international KRUPS guarantee applies only for products purchased in one of the countries listed, and used for domestic purposes only in one of the countries listed on the Country List. Where a product purchased in one listed country and then used in another listed country:

a. The international KRUPS guarantee does not apply in case of non-conformity of the purchased product with the local standards, such as voltage, frequency, power plugs, or non-conformity with other local legal requirements or other local technical specifications. b. The repair process for products purchased outside the country of use may require a longer time if the product is not locally sold by KRUPS country of usage. c. In cases where the product is not repairable in the new country of usage, the international KRUPS guarantee is limited to a replacement by a similar product or an alternative product at similar cost, where possible.

Consumer Statutory Rights:

This international KRUPS guarantee does not affect the statutory rights a consumer may have or those rights that cannot be excluded or limited, nor rights against the retailer from which the consumer purchased the product. This guarantee gives a consumer specific legal rights, and the consumer may also have other legal rights which vary from State to State or Country to Country. The consumer may assert any such rights at his sole discretion.

For Australia only:

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

*** Please keep this document for your reference should you wish to make a claim under the guarantee

If your appliance does not always work properly, call customer service in your country.

KRUPS INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

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