KA 3346 - Machine à café CLATRONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KA 3346 CLATRONIC

D-47906 Kempen/Germany

D-47906 Kempen/Germany

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General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the

appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the

warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal

packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass

on the operating instructions.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for

the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not t for commer-

cial use. Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources

of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid)

and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands.

If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance

and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug

itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and

remove the attached accessories.

• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you

leave the room you should always turn the device off.

Remove the plug from the socket.

• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regularly

for signs of damage. If damage is found the device must not

• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always

contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure

to danger, always have a faulty cable be replaced only by

the manufacturer, by our customer service or by a qualied

person and with a cable of the same type.

• Use only original spare parts.

• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety Instruc-

Children and Frail Individuals

• In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all

packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their

Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil

as there is a danger of suffocation!

• This device is not intended to be used by individuals (includ-

ing children) who have restricted physical, sensory or mental

abilities and/or insufcient knowledge and/or experience, un-

less they are supervised by an individual who is responsible

for their safety or have received instructions on how to use

• Children should be supervised at all times in order to ensure

that they do not play with the device.

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ENGLISH General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the

appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the

warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal

packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass

on the operating instructions.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for

the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not t for commer-

cial use. Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources

of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid)

and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands.

If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance

and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug

itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and

remove the attached accessories.

• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you

leave the room you should always turn the device off.

Remove the plug from the socket.

• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regularly

for signs of damage. If damage is found the device must not

• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always

contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure

to danger, always have a faulty cable be replaced only by

the manufacturer, by our customer service or by a qualied

person and with a cable of the same type.

• Use only original spare parts.

• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety Instruc-

Children and Frail Individuals

• In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all

packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their

Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil

as there is a danger of suffocation!

• This device is not intended to be used by individuals (includ-

ing children) who have restricted physical, sensory or mental

abilities and/or insufcient knowledge and/or experience, un-

less they are supervised by an individual who is responsible

for their safety or have received instructions on how to use

• Children should be supervised at all times in order to ensure

that they do not play with the device.

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is

essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid ac-

cidents and prevent damage to the machine:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates

possible injury risks.

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other

 NOTE: This highlights tips and information.

Special Safety Instructions for this Device

• Place the coffee machine on a rm and at surface. Position

it so that it cannot tip over.

• Do not place the device directly next to a gas or electric

cooker or any other source of heat.

• The water tank must only be lled with cold water!

• Never open the lter cover during the boiling process,

as otherwise this may cause burns.

• The hot plate and the coffee pot become very hot.

During operation steam is emitted from above the lter

holder! This may cause condensation to form on the upper

cover of the device. This is normal and does not impair the

functioning of the device!

• Do not move the device while it is in operation.

• Remove all packaging and transportation safety devices

from the device that may be present.

• Remove the pitcher.

• Open the water tank cover and pull out the lter holder at the

• Rub all of the parts with a damp cloth. This will remove any

dust that may have accumulated during transport.

• Re-insert the lter holder in the casing before placing the

pitcher on the deposit space.

• The lter holder has punched-out triangles

openings must point towards the water tank.

• Please observe the gure.

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This device has been tested according to all relevant current

CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low

voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with

the latest safety regulations.

Subject to technical changes without prior notice!

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment

in the domestic waste.

Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer

use to the collection points provided for their disposal.

This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the

environment and human health.

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilisa-

tion of electrical and electronic equipment.

Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of

can be obtained from your local authority.

1. The lateral cut-outs at the bracket (a) must be placed on

the grid projections (b) in the casing. Press the lter holder

slightly downwards by the bracket.

2. Move the bracket forwards to arrest the lter holder.

It should now no longer be possible to remove the lter holder.

Before making coffee for the rst time, allow water to pass

through the device two to three times in order to clean it.

Electrical Connection

Please ensure that the device is switched off. The switch must

Insert the mains plug into a properly installed 230 V, 50 Hz

socket with earthing contact. For information please see the type

plate on the device.

• Fold open the water tank lid.

• Fill the rear water container with water. For the desired

number of cups, see the water level indication at the device.

 NOTE: You can use the pot to ll the water tank.

Do not overll the tank! Do not ll it above the 12 mark.

• Observe correct t of the lter holder when inserting it (see

“Before Initial Use”).

• Turn over the lower fold of the paper lter (size 1x4) and

place it in the lter funnel. Then ll it with coffee powder.

• Close the lid of the water tank until it is heard to click into

• Place the pot on the trade.

CAUTION: ANTI-DRIP SYSTEM Please ensure that the lid is on the pot. This activates the

so-called anti-drip system.

• Your device has an anti-drip system. If the pot is

removed before all of the water has passed through

the lter, this prevents the coffee from dripping on to

CAUTION: ANTI-DRIP SYSTEM

• If there is still water in the tank, place the pot under-

neath as soon as possible. Otherwise the lter might

• Turn the device on.

• The control lamp in the switch lights up.

• When the tank is full, the brewing process will take

• When no more coffee is owing through the lter you can

• Turn the device off. The control lamp goes out.

• If you would like to keep the rest of the coffee warm, the

switch must remain in the „I“ position. The hotplate will keep

the coffee warm until you move the switch to „0“.

• The lter holder can be removed from the machine by its

handle. This makes it easier to dispose of the old coffee

• Observe correct t of the lter holder when inserting it

(see “Before Initial Use”).

If you would like to make another pot of coffee immediately,

please turn the machine off. Allow it to cool down with the

water tank open in order to prevent hot water splashing out

when the machine is relled.

It is necessary to descale the coffee machine if the preparation

time becomes considerably longer.

• Only a commercially available decalcier on a citric acid

base should be used for descaling.

• Please use the quantities stated on the pack or instruction

• After descaling, please boil fresh water without coffee in the

machine several times (approx. 3-4 times).

• This will remove any residues from the descaling process.

• Do not use this water for consumption.

• Before cleaning, always remove the mains plug and wait

until the device has cooled down.

• Do not immerse the device in water. Otherwise this might

result in an electric shock or re.

• Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.

• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.

• The exterior of the device should be cleaned as necessary

with a slightly damp cloth – without any additives.

• The coffee pot and the lter pad should be cleaned by rins-

ing in warm water. Use a soft brush if necessary.

This device has been tested according to all relevant current

CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low

voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with

the latest safety regulations.

Subject to technical changes without prior notice!

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment

in the domestic waste.

Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer

use to the collection points provided for their disposal.

This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the

environment and human health.

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilisa-

tion of electrical and electronic equipment.

Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of

can be obtained from your local authority.

CAUTION: ANTI-DRIP SYSTEM

• If there is still water in the tank, place the pot under-

neath as soon as possible. Otherwise the lter might

• Turn the device on.

• The control lamp in the switch lights up.

• When the tank is full, the brewing process will take

• When no more coffee is owing through the lter you can

• Turn the device off. The control lamp goes out.

• If you would like to keep the rest of the coffee warm, the

switch must remain in the „I“ position. The hotplate will keep

the coffee warm until you move the switch to „0“.

• The lter holder can be removed from the machine by its

handle. This makes it easier to dispose of the old coffee

• Observe correct t of the lter holder when inserting it

(see “Before Initial Use”).

If you would like to make another pot of coffee immediately,

please turn the machine off. Allow it to cool down with the

water tank open in order to prevent hot water splashing out

when the machine is relled.

It is necessary to descale the coffee machine if the preparation

time becomes considerably longer.

• Only a commercially available decalcier on a citric acid

base should be used for descaling.

• Please use the quantities stated on the pack or instruction

• After descaling, please boil fresh water without coffee in the

machine several times (approx. 3-4 times).

• This will remove any residues from the descaling process.

• Do not use this water for consumption.

• Before cleaning, always remove the mains plug and wait

until the device has cooled down.

• Do not immerse the device in water. Otherwise this might

result in an electric shock or re.

• Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.

• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.

• The exterior of the device should be cleaned as necessary

with a slightly damp cloth – without any additives.

• The coffee pot and the lter pad should be cleaned by rins-

ing in warm water. Use a soft brush if necessary.