KZ2248 - Machine à café TRISTAR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KZ2248 TRISTAR

General safety instructions Check if the tension of your supply corresponds with the voltage indicated on the rating plate of your appliance.

• Before commissioning this device please read the instruction manual carefully and keep this so that you can check them later .

• Please keep these instructions, the guarantee certificate, the sales receipt and, if possible, the carton with the inner packaging!

• The device is intended exclusively for private and not for commercial use! Keep it away from direct heat, sun and moist and protect it against sharp impacts.

• Always remove the plug from the socket whenever the device is not in use, when attaching accessory parts, cleaning the device or whenever a disturbance occurs. Switch off the device before. Pull on the plug, not on the cable.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities , or lack of experience and knowledge (including children) , unless they have been supervised or instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• In order to protect children from the dangers of electrical appliances, never leave them unsupervised with the device. Consequently, when selecting the location for your device, do so in such a way that children do not have access to the device. Take care to ensure that the cable does not hang down.

• Test the device, plug and the cable regularly for damage. If there is damage of any kind, the device should not be used but the appliance must be repaired by a qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard. Only original spare parts must be used.

• A damaged cord or plug must be replaced by an authorized technician to avoid a hazard. Do not repair the device yourself,.

• Keep the device and the cable away from heat, direct sunlight, moisture, sharp edges and such like.

• Never use the device unsupervised! Switch off the device whenever you are not using it, even if this is only for a moment.

• Do not use the device outdoors.

• Under no circumstances must the device be placed in water or other liquid, or come into contact with such. Do not use the device with wet or moist hands.

• Should the device become moist or wet, remove the mains plug from the socket immediately. Do not reach into the water.

• Use the device only for the intended purpose.16 Overview of the Components

1. Tank opening 9. Water level scale

Before Start-up Unpack the Espresso machine carefully. Take out all the accessories and the packing material. Wash the accessories in a sink. To clean the device, carry out 2-3 complete cycles with clean water before brewing the first espresso. Proceed as described in item 1 to 7 of Making an Espresso" without using espresso coffee though. Making an Espresso

1. Connect the machine to a correctly installed 230 V, 50 Hertz safety socket.

2. Ensure that the on/off switch (0/1) (6) is in the 0 position.

3. Place the draining grid in the indentation of the draining tray.

4. Open the lid and remove the water tank by the handle.

5. Fill the required amount of fresh clear water into the tank.

measuring spoons of coffee. Distribute the coffee evenly and press the coffee powder lightly with a measuring spoon or other spoon. The aim of pressing the coffee powder with the spoon is to distribute it evenly in the coffee bowl rather than compressing it. We recommend a flat surface plunger, Ensure that the filter holder is firmly fixed in the percolating head.

8. In order to preheat your espresso cups, place them on the warming plate (2) above

the percolating head.

9. Switch the machine on using the on/off switch (0/1) (6). The control lamps (4+ 5)

located on the right and left in the function control light up.

10. When the water has reached the required temperature, the control lamp (5) on the

right-hand side (READY) switches off. Note: if the control lamp lights up again before percolation is finished, the water temperature is no longer high enough. Turn the function selection switch (3) to 0 and wait for the lamp to go out again. You can now continue preparing the espresso.

11. Remove the espresso cup(s) from the warming plate (2) and place them under the

13. The espresso is now ready and is poured into the cup(s).

14. When percolation is finished, turn the function switch (3) back to the 0 position.17

15. Switch the machine off using the on/off switch (011) (6).

16. After brewing wait for a few seconds before removing the filter. Turn the handle of

the filter holder from right to left. Pay attention to the steam! To remove the used coffee, hold the filter by using the special lever (11) on the handle in the relevant position. Turn the filter holder (10) and knock out the used coffee. Remove the filter holder (10) after making an espresso. By doing so, you will extend the service life of the rubber seal in the brewing head. To make other espressos, fill the coffee bowl (12 or 13) with coffee powder again and carry out the brewing procedure as described above. Making a Cappuccino To make a cappuccino, you must first make an espresso. Proceed as described under “Making an Espresso" from steps 1 to 13. To froth the milk, proceed as follows:

1. Make sure that the function selector (3) is in 0 position.

2. Swing the steam nozzle (8) out so that you can position the container (please use a

heat-resistant container) comfortably under the nozzle.

3. Fill the container up to a 1/3 with fresh cold milk (warm, hot or steel milk does not

4. Dip the steam nozzle (8) slightly below the surface of the milk in the container and

turn the function selector (3) to the left (Steam symbol).

5. Move the container slightly up and down. Once the milk reaches the desired

volume, you can warm the milk more by lowering the steam nozzle (8) to the bottom of the container. Do not make the milk boil or the froth will] be ruined.

6. Turn the function selector (3) back to the 0 position and switch the device off with

the On/Off (011) (6) switch.

7. Scoop out the froth jnto the espresso. Add liquid milk. A cappuccino is usually

composed of 113 coffee, 1/3 hot milk and 113 frothed milk

8. Your cappuccino is now ready; improve the flavour by adding some cinnamon or

chocolate powder.18 Cleaning After frothing milk, the steam nozzle is to be immediately cleaned from all milk residues. If the milk dries, it becomes difficult to remove. Soak the steam tube in a container with water over night so that the milk residue softens. Place a heat-resistant container full of water under the nozzle so that the nozzle is dipped in the water. Turn the function selector to Steam position. Wipe the steam nozzle with a moist cloth to remove the m residue before it hardens. The water tank, drip tray, drip tray cover, filter, filter holder and the hotplate can be washed by hand in a sink with warm water. Do not use abrasive detergents. Wash the parts regularly. lf the filter's holes are clogged, clean it with a fine brush. Do not wash the machine. Never wash the parts or accessories in a dishwasher. The drip tray has an overflow protection. A white-marked float is found in the tray. The more water the drip tray contains, the higher the float rises. To empty the tray you can remove the drip tray completely and lift the grid. This appliance conforms-with the CE directives for radio interference suppression and low-voltage safety and has been built to meet current safety requirements. Subject to technical changes without prior notice! Guarantee We undertake to guarantee the appliance sold by our company for 24 months as of the date of purchase (cash receipt). During the life of the warranty we shall provide for the repair or replacement of the appliance owing to material or manufacturing defects absolutely free of charge. Proof for the warranty is provided by the purchase document. The replacement and repair will not be performed free of charge without this proof of purchase. Should the warranty be valid, please consign the complete appliance in its original packing together with the cash receipt to your local dealer. You are not entitled to the replacement of the appliance owing to broken glass parts and faulty accessories. However, said parts will be replaced free of charge. In this case only the faulty accessory needs to be ordered without sending back the whole appliance! The cleaning, servicing and replacement of wear parts are not covered by this warranty and hence are to be paid for. The warranty is terminated in case of handling on the part of Third parties. After the warranty Once the warranty has expired, repairs can be carried out by specialized technicians or repair services against the payment of the service.19