Caffeo Solo & Perfect Milk - Coffee machine MELITTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Caffeo Solo & Perfect Milk MELITTA

Congratulations on buying your Melitta® CAFFEO® SOLO®&perfect milk.

We would like to welcome you as a coffee lover and enthusiastic of Melitta® CAFFEO® SOLO®&perfect milk.

With your new Melitta® CAFFEO® SOLO®&perfect milk quality product, you will experience plenty of special coffee moments. Enjoy your favourite coffee or espresso with all your senses and indulge yourself.

In order that you and your guests can enjoy the Melitta® CAFFEO® SOLO®&perfect milk for a long time to come, please read these operating instructions carefully and thoroughly and keep them stored in a safe place.

Should you require more information or if you have any questions on this product, please contact us directly* or visit us on the Internet at www.melitta.de.

We hope you enjoy your new fully automatic coffee maker.

Your Melitta® CAFFEO® team

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Table of contents

1 Information about these operating instructions 46

1.1 Symbols in the text of these operating instructions 46
1.2 Intended use 47
1.3 Non-intended use 47

2 General safety instructions 48
3 Appliance description. 50

3.1 Key for Figure A. 50
3.2 Key for Figure F 50
3.3 Display 51

4 Starting up for the first time. 52

4.1 Placement 52
4.2 Connecting 53
4.3 Filling the bean container 53
4.4 Inserting the Cappuccinatore 53
4.5 Filling the water tank 54
4.6 Venting 54
4.7 Adjusting the dispensed quantity 55
4.8 Adjusting the coffee strength 55

5 Switching on and off. 56

5.1 Switching on the appliance 56
5.2 Switching off the appliance 56

6 Inserting the Melitta 假 Claris water filter 57
7 Preparing espresso or caffe crème 59
8 Preparing milk froth 60
9 Heating milk 62
10Dispensing hot water 63

11 Function settings 64

11.1 Water hardness 64
11.2 Energy-saving mode 65
11.3 Auto-off function 66
11.4Brewing temperature 67
11.5 Resetting the appliance to the default settings 68
11.6 Grinding fineness 69

12 Care and maintenance. 70

12.1 General cleaning 70
12.2 Cleaning the brewing unit 71
12.3 Cleaning the Cappuccinatore 72
12.4 Integrated cleaning programme 73
12.5 Integrated descending programme 77

13 Transport and disposal 81
13.1 Preparation for transport, protection against freezing and measures for longer periods of non-use 81
14 Troubleshooting 83

1 Information about these operating instructions

For a clearer overview, unfold the fold-out pages on the front and back of these operating instructions.

1.1 Symbols in the text of these operating instructions

The symbols in these operating instructions indicate specific hazards associated with operating your Melitta® CAFFEO® SOLO®&perfect milk, or provide you with useful tips.

Warning!

Sections with this symbol contain information for your safety and indicate possible accident and injury hazards.

Caution!

Sections with this symbol contain information about incorrect operation that should be avoided and point to possible material damage hazards.

Notes

Sections with this symbol contain valuable additional information for operating your Melitta® CAFFEO® SOLO®&perfect milk appliance.

1.2 Intended use

The Melitta® CAFFEO® SOLO®&perfect milk is exclusively designed for the preparation of coffee and coffee specialities, for heating water and milk as well as for the preparation of milk froth outside of the appliance.

Proper use means:

• that you carefully read, understand, and comply with the operating instructions.
• that you especially comply with the safety instructions.
• that you use the Melitta® CAFFEO® SOLO®&perfect milk within the operating conditions specified in these operating instructions.

1.3 Non-intended use

Non-intended use is defi ned as using the Melitta CAFFEO SOLO&perfect milk in a manner that differs from the use described in these operating instructions.

Warning!

Non-intended use can lead to injury or scalding with hot water or steam.

Notes

The manufacturer bears no liability for damage that is attributed to nonintended use.

2 General safety instructions

Please carefully read the following instructions all the way through. Failure to comply with the instructions can affect your own safety and the safety of the appliance.

Warning!

• Keep the following objects out of the reach of children: packaging materials, small parts.
• All persons using the appliance must be familiar with its operation in advance, and they must be instructed in the possible hazards associated with the appliance.
• Never allow children to use the appliance or to play near the appliance unsupervised.
• The appliance can be used by children above 8 years of age and by people with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or lacking experience and knowledge if they are supervised or were instructed on the safe use of the appliance and understand the resulting dangers. Children are not allowed to play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance by the user may not be performed by children and people with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or lacking experience and knowledge if they are not supervised.
• Only use the appliance if it is in faultless condition.
• Never attempt to repair the appliance yourself. If repairs are necessary, contact the Melitta® Service Hotline only.
  Comply with the safety instructions on the next page.

Warning!

• Do not make any alterations in or on the appliance, on its components or on the supplied accessories.
• Never immerse the appliance in water.
• Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet.
• Never touch hot appliance surfaces.
• Never reach into the interior of the appliance when it is in operation.
• Never open the right cover during operation, unless you are expressly requested to do so in these operating instructions.
• This appliance is intended for home use and in similar settings, such as: employee kitchens in stores, offi ces and other commercial areas; in agricultural facilities; by customers at hotels, motels and other housing facilities; at bed and breakfasts.
• During the guarantee period, have the damaged power cable replaced only by the manufacturer; only after the guarantee period have it replaced by qualified specialists.
• Comply also with the safety instructions in the other sections of these operating instructions.

3 Appliance description

3.1 Key for Figure A

Fig. number Explanation
1	Drip tray with cup plate and coffee grounds container (internal) and float (indicator for full drip tray)
2 Height-adjustable outlet
3	ON / OFF button ①
4 Coffee quantity regulator
5	Button for dispensing coffee ☐ ☐
6	Button for coffee strength ☐
7 Water tank
8 Bean container
9	Button for steam dispensing ☑
10 Display
11 Valve for milk froth and hot water dispensing
12 Steam Pipe
13 Cappuccinator
14	Right cover (removable, covering the grinding fineness adjustment element, brewing unit and identification label)

3.2 Key for Figure F

Fig. number Explanation

1 Air intake valve

2 Air intake pipe

3 Control dial

4 Connection for milk hose

5 Connecting piece

6 Milk froth / hot water nozzle

3.3 Display

Symbol	Meaning Display Explanation/prompt
	Standby	Flashing	Appliance is heating up or coffee dispensing process is running.
		Illuminated The appliance is ready for operation.
	Melitta® Claris® water fi Iter	Illuminated	Change the Melitta® Claris® water fi Iter
		Flashing Filter change in process.
	Water tank	Illuminated Filling the water tank
		Flashing Insert the water tank
	Drip tray and coffee grounds container	Illuminated	Empty drip tray and coffee grounds container
		Flashing	Insert drip tray and coffee grounds container
	Coffee strength	Illuminated	1 Bean: mild 2 Bean: normal 3 Bean: strong
		Flashing	Fill the bean container; fl ashing stops after dispensing the next coffee.
	Cleaning	Illuminated Clean the appliance
		Flashing	Integrated cleaning programme is running.
	Descaling	Illuminated Descaling appliance
		Flashing	Integrated descending programme is running.
	Valve for milk froth and hot water dispensing	Illuminated Froth standby
		Flashing	Milk froth or hot water dispensing in process.

Notes

If all of the symbols on the display are weakly illuminated, the appliance is in energy-saving mode.

4 Starting up for the first time

When starting the appliance for the first time, please carry out the following steps.

When you have completed these steps, the appliance is ready for operation. You can now prepare coffee.

We recommend pouring away the first two cups of coffee after the first start up.

4.1 Placement

• Place the appliance on a stable, level, and dry surface. Ensure that there is a distance of 10cm to the wall and other objects.
• The Melitta® CAFFEO® SOLO®&perfect milk has two rollers on the back edge of the appliance. It can be easily moved by lifting slightly at the front.

Caution!

• Never place the appliance on hot surfaces or in damp areas.
• Do not transport or store the appliance in vehicles or rooms at low temperatures, as the remaining water could freeze or condense and thereby damage the appliance. Please take note of the information on page 81.
• The coffee grounds container is located in the drip tray. Please make sure that the drip tray is pushed into the appliance all the way to stop.

Notes

• Keep the packaging material, including hard foam elements, in order to avoid damage during transport or in case of return shipments.
• It is normal to find traces of coffee and water in the machine before it is started up for the first time. This is because the appliance has already been tested for faultless function at the factory.

4.2 Connecting

• Plug the power cable into an appropriate power socket.

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 identifi cation label of the appliance. The identifi cation label is on the right side of the appliance behind the cover (Fig. B, no. 14).

• 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).

4.3 Filling the bean container

• Remove the lid of the bean container and fi II the container with fresh coffee beans.

Caution!

• Fill the bean container with coffee beans only.

• Never fill the bean container with ground, freeze-dried, or caramelised coffee beans.

• Place the lid on the container.

4.4 Inserting the Cappuccinatore

Your fully automatic coffee maker includes a Cappuccinatore to prepare warm milk or milk froth.

• Push the Cappuccinatore (Fig. A, No. 13) onto the steam pipe up to the stop (Fig. A, No. 12).

4.5 Filling the water tank

• Flip up the lid of the water tank (Fig. A, No. 7) and pull the water tank up and out of the appliance.
• Fill the water tank to the maximum mark with fresh tap water and reinsert it.

Notes

If the water tank runs empty during operation (e.g. during the coffee dispensing process), the symbol for the water tank will be illuminated. The current operation will be stopped and the water tank must be filled before starting a new operation.

4.6 Venting

Caution!

The appliance may only be vented without the Melitta® Claris® water fi Iter and with a full water tank.

• Insert the Melitta® Claris® water fi iter into the water tank only after venting.

• Fill the water tank with fresh tap water to the max. mark before switching the appliance on.

• Press the ON / OFF button ① to switch the appliance on.
  The symbol for the valve then appears on the display. The appliance must be vented through the Cappuccinatore to ensure that there is no more air in the water passages.

• Place a large vessel under the Cappuccinatore.
• Turn the valve switch (Fig. A, No. 11) clockwise to the stop to open the valve.
  The valve symbol now fl ashes. Water will flow into the vessel under the Cappuccinatore.
• When water is no longer dispensed and the symbol for the valve is illuminated, turn the valve switch anti-clockwise to the stop to close the valve.
  The appliance is ready for operation.

4.7 Adjusting the dispensed quantity

• Turn the coffee quantity regulator (Fig. A, no. 4) to variably adjust the dispensed quantity (regulator to the left: less coffee, regulator to the right; more coffee).

Dispensed quantity	Regulator far left	Regulator in the middle	Regulator far right
For single-cup dispensing	30 ml 125 ml	220 ml
For two-cup dispensing	2x30ml 2x1	25ml 2x220ml

4.8 Adjusting the coffee strength

• Press the button for coffee strength 0 several times to select among three possible coffee strengths.

Your selection will then be shown with the bean symbols on the display.

Display Coffee	strength
	Mild
	Normal (factory setting)
	Strong

• You can also adjust the coffee flavour by changing the grinding fineness setting. You can find more information on Page 69.

5 Switching on and off

5.1 Switching on the appliance

Notes

The appliance performs an automatic rinse every time it is switched on.

• Place a vessel below the outlet.
• Press the ON/OFF button ① to switch the appliance on.

The standby symbol is flashing. The appliance heats up. The appliance performs an automatic rinse and hot water flows out of the outlet. The standby symbol will then be illuminated. The appliance is ready for operation.

5.2 Switching off the appliance

• Place a vessel below the outlet.
• Press the ON/OFF button ① to switch off the appliance.

The appliance automatically rinses out the coffee channels if coffee has been dispensed. The brewing chamber goes into resting position. The standby symbol is not illuminated.

6 Inserting the Melitta ® Claris® water filter

A Melitta® Claris® water filter is supplied with the appliance for filtering out limescale and other contaminants. Please only insert it after starting up the appliance for the first time. If you use the filter, you will have to descale the appliance less frequently and the water hardness will automatically be set to hardness level 1 (see page 64). The service life of your appliance will be extended thanks to this reliable protection from limescale. The water filter should be changed regularly (every 2 months); at the latest, however, it must be changed when the symbol for the water filter is shown on the display.

Prerequisite: The appliance must be switched off (see „Switching on and off“ on page 56).

• Simultaneously press the button for coffee strength ① and the ON / OFF button ① for more than 2 seconds.

The symbol for the water filter flashes during the entire change procedure. The symbol for the drip tray is illuminated.

• Empty the drip tray and then reinsert it.
  The symbol for the water tank illuminates.
• Put the water filter in a glass with fresh tap water for several minutes before you insert it.
• Flip up the lid of the water tank (Fig. A, No. 7) and pull the water tank up and out of the appliance.
• Empty the water tank.
• Screw the Melitta ® Claris® water filter carefully into the thread on the bottom of the water tank.
• Fill the water tank to the maximum mark with fresh tap water and reinsert it.

The symbol for the valve will be illuminated.

• Place a sufficiently large vessel (e.g. the coffee grounds container) under the Cappuccinatore.

• Turn the valve switch (Fig. A, No. 11) clockwise to the stop to open the valve.

• The valve symbol now fl ashes. Water will flow into the vessel under the Cappuccinatore.
• When water is no longer dispensed and the symbol for the valve is illuminated, turn the valve switch anti-clockwise to the stop to close the valve.

Subsequently, the standby symbol and bean symbols will be illuminated. The device is ready for operation and water hardness is automatically set to hardness level 1.

Notes

• The Melitta® Claris® water fi liter should not remain dry over an extended period of time. We therefore recommend storing the Melitta® Claris® water fi liter in the refrigerator in a glass of water when the appliance will not be in use for extended periods.
• After inserting the Melitta® Claris® water fi liter, excess active charcoal will be washed out of the fi liter the fi rst time the appliance is rinsed out. This can cause the rinse water to appear slightly grey in colour. Subsequently the water will again be clear.

7 Preparing espresso or café crème

Prerequisites: The appliance must be ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“ on page 56).

• Place one or two cups beside each other under the outlet.
• Press the button for coffee strength to adjust the coffee strength.
• Turn the coffee quantity regulator (Fig. A, no. 4) to adjust the dispensed quantity.
• Press the button for dispensing coffee once if you want to prepare one cup.
• Press the button for dispensing coffee twice in rapid succession if you want to prepare two cups.

If you have pressed twice, the bean symbols flash twice in rapid succession during dispensing to confirm.
The (double) grinding process and the dispensing of coffee start. The standby symbol is flashing. Dispensing ends automatically when the set dispensed quantity is reached.

• To stop dispensing coffee prematurely, press the button for coffee dispensing. If you have pressed twice, wait for at least three seconds after starting dispensing before pressing the button again.

Notes

• When the appliance is started up for the first time, the grinder will grind longer than usual.
• You can also adjust the dispensed quantity during the dispensing process. To dispense less coffee, turn the coffee quantity regulator to the left to the desired quantity, or turn it until the appliance stops dispensing. To dispense more coffee, turn the regulator to the right.

8 Preparing milk froth

Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“ on page 56).

The Cappuccinatore can be used to froth milk directly from the milk carton or from a vessel into the cup.

• Submerse the Cappuccinatore hose directly in the milk.
• Place a cup under the Cappuccinatore.
• Press the button for steam dispensing

→ The standby symbol is flashing. The appliance heats up. Then the valve symbol illuminates.

Warning!

There is a risk of burn injuries and scalding due hot steam and the hot steam pipe.

• Never reach into the escaping steam.

• Never touch the steam pipe during use or immediately after use.

• Turn the control dial (Fig. F, No. 3) to the position „milk froth".

The „milk froth“ function is active when the symbol on the control dial points upwards.

• Turn the valve switch (Fig. A, No. 11) clockwise to the stop to open the valve.

The valve symbol fl ashes.

• When you have dispensed the desired quantity of milk froth, turn the valve switch (Abb. A, No. 11) anti-clockwise to the stop to close the valve.

• Rinsing the Cappuccinatore: fill a vessel halfway with clear water and submerse the hose of the Cappuccinatore into the water.

Place an empty vessel under the Cappuccinatore.

Turn the control dial to the symbol.

Open the valve. As soon as a clean water / steam mixture is discharged, close it.

The Cappuccinatore is clean. We recommend that you take the

Cappuccinatore apart and separately clean the individual parts regularly (see „Cleaning the Cappuccinatore“ on page 72).

• After 30 seconds, the appliance switches automatically from steam mode to normal operating mode. Press the button for steam dispensing

to switch to the normal operating mode prematurely.

Notes

We recommend using cold milk with a high protein content. It is not the fat content, but rather the protein content that is the determining factor for good milk froth.

9 Heating milk

Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“ on page 56).

You can use the Cappuccinatore to heat milk directly from the milk carton or from a vessel.

• Submerse the Cappuccinatore hose directly in the milk.
• Place a cup under the Cappuccinatore.
• Press the button for steam dispensing

→ The standby symbol is flashing. The appliance heats up. Then the valve symbol illuminates.

Warning!

There is a risk of burn injuries and scalding due hot steam and the hot steam pipe.

• Never reach into the escaping steam.

• Never touch the steam pipe during use or immediately after use.

• Turn the control dial (Fig. F, No. 3) to the „Warm milk“ position.

The „Warm milk“ function is active when the symbol on the control dial points upwards.

• Turn the valve switch (Fig. A, No. 11) clockwise to the stop to open the valve.

The valve symbol fl ashes.

• When you have dispensed the desired quantity of warm milk, turn the valve switch (Fig. A, No. 11) anti-clockwise to the stop to close the valve.
• Rinsing the Cappuccinatore: Proceed as described on page 61.

10 Dispensing hot water

Prerequisites: The appliance must be ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“ on page 56).

• Turn the control dial (Fig. F, No. 3) to the „Hot water" position.
  The „Hot water" function is active when the symbol on the control dial points upwards.
• Hold a vessel under the Cappuccinatore.

Warning!

There is a risk of burn injuries and scalding due hot water splashing and the hot steam pipe.

When dispensing hot water directly after dispensing steam, the remaining steam will initially escape from the Cappuccinatore and can cause the hot water to splash.

• Avoid direct skin contact with hot water and the hot Cappuccinatore.

• Turn the valve switch (Fig. A, No. 11) clockwise to the stop to open the valve.
  The valve symbol now flashes. Hot water flows out of the Cappuccinatore and into the vessel.

• As soon as the desired quantity of water is reached, turn the valve switch anti-clockwise to the stop to close the valve.

Notes

Water dispensing ends automatically when approx. 150ml of hot water have been dispensed. If you would like to dispense a larger quantity of water, turn the valve switch back to its original position and repeat the hot water dispensing process.

11 Function settings

11.1 Water hardness

Use the test strip provided to determine the water hardness in your area. Comply with the instructions on the test strip package. The appliance is factory-adjusted to water hardness 4. If you have inserted the Melitta® Claris® water filter, water hardness 1 is set automatically (see page 57)

Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“ on page 56).

To maintain appliance quality, please adjust the water hardness as follows:

• Simultaneously press the button for coffee dispensing and the button for coffee strength for more than 2 seconds.
  The standby symbol is flashing rapidly.
• Press the button for coffee dispensing once to call up the menu for adjusting the water hardness.
  The symbol for the water filter is illuminated.
• Press the button for coffee strength ① several times to select among the four possible degrees of water hardness.
  → Your water hardness selection according to the table is shown with the bean symbols on the display.

Water hardness range	Properties °dH	f
1:	soft 0-7.2°dH	0-13°F
2:	Medium 7.2-14°dH	0-25°F
3:	hard	14-21.2°dH	25-38°F
4:	very hard (factory setting)	>21.2°dH>38°F

• Press the ON / OFF button to confirm the selected water hardness.

→ The symbols on the display flash briefly as confirmation. The appliance is ready for operation, the standby symbol 0 is illuminated.

Notes

During the adjusting process, if you do not press a button within 60 seconds the appliance automatically reverts to standby mode.

11.2 Energy-savingmode

After the last action, the appliance automatically (depending on the settings) switches to energy-saving mode (the appliance thus consumes much less energy than in stand-by mode). You can set different times for the energy-saving mode. The appliance is factory-set at 5 minutes.

Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“ on page 56).

Please adjust the timer as follows:

• Simultaneously press the button for coffee dispensing and the button for coffee strength for more than 2 seconds.

The standby symbol is flashing rapidly.

• Press the button for coffee dispensing twice to call up the menu for the energy-saving mode.

The symbol for the water tank illuminates.

• Press the coffee strength button several times to select from four possible times for the timer.

Display Time
	5 minutes (factory setting)
	15 minutes
	30 minutes
	OFF

• Press the ON / OFF button ① to confirm the selected time.

The symbols on the display flash briefly as confirmation. The appliance is ready for operation, the standby symbol is illuminated.

Notes

You can wake up the appliance from the energy-saving mode by pressing on the button for coffee strength. You can then immediately dispense coffee.

11.3 Auto-offfunction

The device switches off automatically after the last action (depending on the setting). You can set different times for the auto-OFF function. The appliance is factory-set at 1 hour.

Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“ on page 56).

Please adjust the timer as follows:

• Simultaneously press the button for coffee dispensing and the button for coffee strength for more than 2 seconds.

The standby symbol is flashing.

• Press the button for coffee dispensing three times to call up the menu for the Auto-OFF function.

The symbol for the drip tray is illuminated.

• Press the coffee strength button several times to select from four possible times for the timer.

Display Time
	1 hour (factory setting)
	2 hours
	4 hours
	8 hours

• Press the ON / OFF button ① to confirm the selected time.

→ The symbols on the display flash briefly as confirmation. The appliance is ready for operation, the standby symbol is illuminated.

11.4 Brewing temperature

The brewing temperature is factory-set at level 2 (medium

Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“ on page 56).

Adjust the brewing temperature as follows to meet your requirements:

• Simultaneously press the button for coffee dispensing and the button for coffee strength for more than 2 seconds.

The standby symbol is flashing.

• Press the button for dispensing coffee four times to call up the menu for brewing temperature.

The symbol for cleaning flashes.

• Press the button for coffee strength to select between the three possible brewing temperatures.

Display Brewing temperature
	low
	medium (factory setting)
	High

• Press the ON / OFF button to confirm the selected brewing temperature.

The symbols on the display flash briefly as confirmation. The appliance is ready for operation, the standby symbol 0 is illuminated.

11.5 Resetting the appliance to the default settings

Prerequisite: The appliance must be ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“ on page 56).

• Simultaneously press the button for steam dispensing OFF button ① for more than 2 seconds.

All settings are now reset to the factory settings. The standby symbol will flash briefly as confirmation.

Overview of factory settings:

Function settings Factory settings

Water hardness Water hardness 4

Energy-saving mode 5 minutes

Auto-OFF function 1 hour

Brewing temperature Medium

11.6 Grinding fineness

The grinding fineness level was optimally adjusted prior to delivery. Consequently, we recommend that you only readjust grinding fineness after dispensing approximately 1,000 coffees (about 1 year).

You can only set the grinding fineness while the mill is running. Thus, adjust grinding fineness directly after coffee dispensing starts.

If the coffee flavour is not sufficiently intense, we recommend that you set a finer grinding level.

• Reach into the recess on the right side of the appliance (Fig. A, No. 14) and pull off the cover to the right.
• Start a normal coffee dispensing process.
• While the grinder is running: Place the lever in one of the three positions (Fig. E).
• Insert the four catches of the cover into the back of the appliance and swing the cover to the left until it locks into place.

Lever position Grinding fineness
left Fine
Middle Medium
right Coarse	(factory setting)

12 Care and maintenance

12.1 Generalcleaning

• Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft, damp cloth and ordinary dishwashing liquid.
• Empty and clean the drip tray (Fig. A, no. 1) regularly; at the latest, however, when the fl oat projects out of the cup plate.
• Clean the coffee grounds container regularly.

Caution!

• To avoid damage to the appliance surface, do not use scouring cloths, sponges or cleaning products.
• Do not clean the drip tray in the dishwasher; this could cause deformation.

Notes

The coffee grounds container (Fig. A, no. 1) is dishwasher-safe and can be washed in the dishwasher. Frequent washing in the dishwasher can cause slight discolorations on the coffee grounds container.

12.2 Cleaning the brewing unit

Prerequisite: The appliance must be switched off (see „Switching on and off“ on page 56).

Notes

For optimal protection of your appliance, we recommend that you clean the brewing unit under running tap water once a week.

• Reach into the recess on the right side of the appliance (Fig. A, no. 14) and pull off the cover to the right.
• Press and hold the red button on the handle of the brewing unit (Fig. B, No. 1) and turn the handle clockwise to the stop (by about 75^ ).
• Use the handle to pull the brewing unit out of the appliance.
• Leave the brewing unit as it is (do not move or twist the components of the brewing unit).
• Thoroughly rinse off the entire brewing unit from all sides under running water. Particularly ensure that the surface shown in Fig. D is free of coffee residues.

Caution!

Never clean the brewing unit in the dishwasher.

• Let the brewing unit drip dry.
• If necessary, remove coffee residues from the surfaces in the interior of the appliance where the brewing unit is inserted.
• Reinsert the brewing unit into the appliance and turn the handle of the brewing unit anti-clockwise to stop to lock.
• Insert the four catches of the cover into the back of the appliance and swing the cover to the left until it locks into place.

12.3 Cleaning the Cappuccinatore

We recommend that you clean the Cappuccinatore once a week with the milk system cleaning agent from Melitta® for fully automatic coffee makers.

Proceed as described on page 61 under „Rinsing the Cappuccinatore“ and use the milk cleaner solution instead of clear water.

• Always clean the Cappuccinatore immediately after use if it has been used to heat or froth milk.
• Wait until the Cappuccinatore has cooled down and wipe it on the outside with a damp cloth.
• For thorough daily cleaning, pull the Cappuccinatore (Fig. A, No. 13) off of the steam pipe (Fig. A, No. 12) and take it apart (Fig. F).
• To do so, remove the milk hose, the milk froth / hot water nozzle (Fig. F, No. 6) and the air intake pipe (Fig. F, No. 2) from the connecting piece (Fig. F, No. 5).
• Rinse all of the parts under running water. Clean the air intake pipe especially well.
• Put the Cappuccinatore back together in the reverse order.
• Push the Cappuccinatore (Fig. A, No. 13) onto the steam pipe up to the stop (Fig. A, No. 12).

12.4 Integrated cleaning programme

The integrated cleaning programme removes residues, including coffee oil residues, that cannot be eliminated by hand. It requires a total of approximately 15 minutes. The cleaning symbol fl ashes during the entire process.

Prerequisite: The appliance must be switched off (see „Switching on and off“ on page 56).

Caution!

• Run the integrated cleaning programme every 2 months or after approximately 200 brewed cups of coffee; at the latest, however, run the programme when the symbol for cleaning lights up on the display.
• Only use Melitta® cleaning tabs for fully automatic coffee makers. These cleaning tabs are specifically designed for the Melitta® CAFFEO® SOLO®&perfect milk. The use of other cleaning agents can damage the appliance.

Run the integrated cleaning programme as follows:

1 Flip up the lid of the water tank (Fig. A, No. 7) and pull the water tank up and out of the appliance. Fill the water tank to the maximum mark with fresh tap water and reinsert it.
2 Simultaneously press the button for coffee dispensing and the ON/OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

The symbol for cleaning fl ashes.

The symbol for the drip tray is illuminated.

3 Empty the drip tray and coffee grounds container.
4 Reinsert the drip tray without the coffee grounds container and place the coffee grounds container under the outlet.

Phase 1

During Phase 1, one bean symbol 0 is shown on the display.

First, two automatic rinsing processes are carried out. The standby symbol will then be illuminated.

5 Reach into the recess on the right side of the appliance (Fig. A, No. 12) and pull off the cover to the right.
6 Press and hold the red button on the handle of the brewing unit (Fig. B, no. 1) and turn the handle clockwise to the stop (approximately 75^ ).
7 Use the handle to pull the brewing unit out of the appliance.

The standby symbol and the symbol for cleaning will flash alternately, as long as the brewing unit is out of the machine.

Caution!

Danger of damaging the brewing unit

• During the cleaning programme, only remove the brewing unit when instructed to do so.

8 Leave the brewing unit as it is (do not move or twist the components of the brewing unit).
9 Thoroughly rinse off the entire brewing unit from all sides under running water.
10 Let the brewing unit drip dry.
11 Place a cleaning tab in the brewing unit (Fig. C).
12 Reinsert the brewing unit into the appliance and turn the handle of the brewing unit anticlockwise to the stop to lock.

Phase 1 is completed.

Phase 2

During Phase 2, two bean symbols are shown on the display.

The symbol for cleaning will continue to flash; the standby symbol is not illuminated. The symbol for the water tank illuminates.

13 Insert the four catches of the cover in the back of the appliance and swing the cover to the left until it engages.

14 Flip up the lid of the water tank (Fig. A, No. 7) and pull the water tank up and out of the appliance. Fill the water tank to the maximum mark with fresh tap water and reinsert it.

15 Press the button for steam dispensing to continue with the integrated cleaning programme.

The integrated cleaning programme continues. This process lasts approximately 5 minutes. Water flows out of the outlet as well as in the interior of the appliance into the drip tray. Subsequently, the symbol for the drip tray illuminates.

Phase 2 is completed.

Phase 3

During Phase 3, three bean symbols are shown on the display.

16 Empty the drip tray and coffee grounds container.

17 Reinsert the drip tray without the coffee grounds container and place the coffee grounds container under the outlet.

Phase 3 is completed.

Phase 4

During Phase 4, three bean symbols are shown on the display. The middle bean will be flashing.

The integrated cleaning programme continues. This process lasts approximately 5 minutes. Water flows out of the outlet as well as in the interior of the appliance into the drip tray. Subsequently, the symbol for the drip tray illuminates.

18 Empty the drip tray and the coffee grounds container and then reinsert them.

The standby symbol will be illuminated after a brief heat-up phase. The appliance is ready for operation.

12.5 Integrated descaling programme

The integrated descending programme removes limescale in the interior of the appliance. It requires a total of approximately 30 minutes. The symbol for descending flashes during the entire process.

Prerequisite: The appliance must be switched off (see „Switching on and off“ on page 56).

Caution!

• Carry out the integrated descaling programme every 3 months or when the descaling symbol illuminates on the display.

• Only use Melitta® ANTI CALC Espresso Machine descending agent. These descending products are specifically designed for the Melitta® CAFFEO® SOLO®&perfect milk.

• Never use vinegar or other descaling agents.

Run the integrated descending programme as follows:

1 Before descending, remove - if necessary - the Melitta ® Claris ^® water fi Iter from the water tank (see Page 57).
2 Simultaneously press the button for steam dispensing and the ON / OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

The symbol for descending is fl ashing.

The symbol for the drip tray is illuminated.

Phase 1

During Phase 1, one bean symbol 0 is shown on the display.

3 Empty the drip tray and then re-insert it without the coffee grounds container, and place the coffee grounds container under the Cappuccinatore. Make sure that the control dial is set to the position with the „hot water“ symbol .

The symbol for the water tank lights up.

4 Lift the lid of the water tank (Fig. A, no. 7) and pull the water tank up and out of the appliance and then empty it completely.
5 Add the descending agent (e.g. Melitta ANTI CALC Espresso Machines liquid descaler) to the water tank according to the instructions on the packaging. The total quantity of descending solution (descending agent + water) should not exceed 0.5 litres (see marking line in the water tank).

Warning!

The descending agent can cause skin irritations

Comply with the safety instructions and the dosing information specified on the descending agent packaging.

6 Reinsert the water tank.

7 Press the button for steam dispensing.
descaling programme.

to start the integrated

Phase 1 is completed.

Phase 2

During Phase 2, two bean symbols are shown on the display.

The integrated descending programme is started. Water flows inside the appliance into the drip tray in multiple intervals. This process lasts approximately 15 minutes. Then the valve symbol illuminates.

8 Ensure that the coffee grounds container is placed under the Cappuccinatore.

9 Turn the valve switch (Fig. A, No. 11) clockwise to the stop to open the valve.

Water will flow intermittently out of the Cappuccinatore into the coffee grounds container. The symbol for the valve flashes during this process. This process lasts approximately 10 minutes. Subsequently, the symbol for the drip tray illuminates.

10 Leave the valve open.

11 Empty the coffee grounds container and the drip tray and then reinsert the drip tray. Place the coffee grounds container back under the Cappuccinatore.

The symbol for the water tank illuminates.

12 Thoroughly rinse the water tank, fill it to the max. mark with fresh tap water and reinsert it.

13 Press the button for steam dispensing to continue with the integrated descending programme.

Phase 2 is completed.

Phase 3

During Phase 3, three bean symbols are shown on the display.

Water flows out of the Cappuccinatore into the coffee grounds container. The symbol for the valve flashes during this process. Subsequently the symbol for the valve illuminates.

14 Turn the valve switch anti-clockwise to the stop to close the valve.

Water flows inside the appliance into the drip tray. Subsequently, the symbol for the drip tray illuminates.

15 Empty the drip tray and the coffee grounds container and then reinsert them.

The standby symbol will be illuminated after a brief heat-up phase. The appliance is ready for operation.

16 Reinsert the Melitta® Claris® water filter into the water tank.

13 Transport and disposal

13.1 Preparation for transport, protection against freezing and measures for longer periods of non-use

Venting the appliance

We recommend that you vent the appliance if it will not be used for an extended period of time and before transport. This also protects the appliance against frost damage.

Prerequisites: The appliance must be ready for operation (see „Switching on and off“ on page 56).

Take the Melitta 們 Claris water fiiter out of the water tank.
- Simultaneously press the button for coffee dispensing and the ON/OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

→ The standby symbol flashes during a brief heat-up phase. Subsequently, the symbol for the water tank will be illuminated.

• Flip up the lid of the water tank (Fig. A, No. 7) and pull the water tank up and out of the appliance.
  The symbol for the valve will be illuminated.
• Place a vessel below the Cappuccinatore.
• Turn the valve switch clockwise to the stop to open the valve.

Water will run out of the Cappuccinatore and into the vessel; steam will also escape. The valve symbol now fl ashes.

Warning!

Danger of scalding by hot steam

Make sure that you do not burn yourself on the hot steam that escapes from the Cappuccinatore during the venting process.

• As soon as no more steam is escaping, turn the valve switch anticlockwise to the stop to close the valve.

The appliance is vented and will switch off automatically.

Notes

The Melitta® Claris® water fi liter should not remain dry over an extended period of time. We therefore recommend storing the Melitta® Claris® water fi liter in the refrigerator in a glass of water when the appliance will not be in use for extended periods.

Transport

• Vent the appliance (see page 81).
• Empty and clean the drip tray and coffee grounds container.
• Empty the water tank and the bean container. If necessary, remove beans from the bottom with a vacuum cleaner.
• Clean the brewing unit (see page 71).
• Remove the Cappuccinatore (Fig. A, No. 13).
• Transport the appliance in the original packaging if possible, including the hard foam elements, to prevent transport damage.

Caution!

Do not transport or store the appliance in vehicles or rooms at low temperatures, as the remaining water could freeze or condense and thereby damage the appliance.

Disposal

• Please dispose of the appliance in an environmentally responsible manner via suitable collection systems.

14 Troubleshooting

Fault Cause	Measure
Coffee only flows drop by drop.	Grinding fineness is too fine.	Set the grinding fineness coarser.Clean the brewing unit. Run the integrated descaling programme, if necessary. Run the integrated cleaning programme, if necessary.
Coffee does not flow.	Water tank not filled or incorrectly inserted.	Fill the water tank and make sure it is inserted correctly. Open the valve until water flows out of the appliance and then close it again.
	Brewing unit is obstructed.	Clean the brewing unit
Grinder does not grind the coffee beans.	Beans do not drop into the grinder (beans are too oily).	Tap lightly on the bean container.
	Foreign objects in the grinder	Call the hotline.
Loud grinder noise Foreign	foreign objects in the grinder	Call the hotline.
The bean symbols flash even though the bean container is full.	Insufficient quantity of ground beans in the brewing chamber	Press the button for coffee dispensing or coffee strength .
The valve symbol illuminates out of turn.	There is air in the lines inside the appliance.	Open the valve until water flows out of the appliance and then close it again. If necessary, clean the brewing unit.
Not enough milk froth is formed during the frothing process.	The control dial of the Cappuccinatore is in the wrong position.	Adjust the control dial to the proper position.
	The Cappuccinatore is dirty.	Take the Cappuccinatore apart and clean it (see page 72).
The brewing unit can no longer be reinserted after removal.	The brewing unit is not properly locked.	Check whether the handle for locking the brewing unit is correctly engaged.
	The actuator is not in the proper position.	Switch the appliance OFF and ON again, then simultaneously press the button for coffee dispensing and steam dispensing for longer than 2 seconds. The actuator moves into position. Then reinsert the brewing unit and make sure it is correctly locked into place.
The symbols for cleaning and stand-by flash alternately.	The brewing unit is missing or is not properly inserted.	Insert the brewing unit properly.
	The brewing chamber is overfilled.	Switch off the appliance and switch it on again via the ON/OFF button (repeat if necessary) until standby mode is displayed
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Please contact the Melitta® hotline, if the above mentioned solutions do not help to solve the problem: +49 571/ 86 1900.

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