KA 5990 - Machine à café SEVERIN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KA 5990 SEVERIN

GB Instructions for use

Before using the appliance, please read the following

instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference.

The appliance must only be used by persons familiar with these

Connection to the mains supply

The appliance should only be connected to an earthed socket

installed in accordance with the regulations. Make sure that

the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the

This product complies with all binding CE labelling directives.

1. Rotary control for steam - hot water / espresso

2. On/Off switch with temperature indicator light

3. Hot-water / steam selector button

4. Steam tube with insulated ring grip

5. Filter sieve holder

9. Rating label (on underside of appliance)

14. Indicator for drip-tray water-level

Important safety instructions

∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the

appliance with water and do not immerse it in water.

∙ This appliance may be used by children (at least

8 years of age) provided they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning the use of the

appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety

precautions involved.

∙ Children must not be permitted to carry out any

cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance

unless they are supervised and at least 8 years of

∙ The appliance and its power cord must be kept well

away from children under 8 at all times.

∙ The appliance may only be used by persons with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or

lacking experience and knowledge, if they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning the use

of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and

safety precautions involved.

∙ Children must not be permitted to play with the

∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from

children – these are a potential source of danger, e.g. of

∙ Before the appliance is used, the main body as well as

any attachment fi tted should be checked thoroughly for

any defects. Should the appliance, for instance, have been

dropped onto a hard surface, it must not be used any longer:

even invisible damage may have adverse effects on the

operational safety of the appliance.

∙ The power cord should be regularly examined for any signs

of damage. In the event of such damage being found, the

appliance must no longer be used.

∙ Caution: the fi lter sieve holder, boiler outlet, cup stand and

steam tube heat up during operation.

∙ Do not open the hot-water/steam nozzle unless a suitable

container is placed underneath. Caution: there is a danger

of scalding from hot steam being emitted.

∙ Always keep your hands well away from the outlet openings

(boiler outlet, fi lter sieve holder, steam nozzle) during

operation: danger of scalding.

∙ The power cord must be kept well away from hot parts of the

∙ Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use. Do not

position the appliance on or near hot surfaces, open fl ames

or infl ammable vapours.

∙ Always remove the plug from the wall socket

- in case of any malfunction,

- after use, and also

- before cleaning the appliance.

∙ When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on

the power cord; always grip the plug itself.

∙ Before inserting the plug into a suitable wall outlet, ensure

- all accessory parts have been correctly fi tted,

- the appliance has been fi lled with water, and

- the rotary control is set to its neutral position ( ).

∙ Do not use the appliance outdoors; protect it from zero or

sub-zero temperatures at all times.

∙ No responsibility is accepted if damage results from

improper use, or if these instructions are not complied with.

∙ This appliance is intended for domestic or similar

applications, such as

- in shops, offi ces and other similar working environments,

- in agricultural working environments,

- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and similar

- in bed-and breakfast type environments.

∙ In order to comply with safety regulations and to avoid

hazards, repairs of electrical appliances must be carried

out by qualifi ed personnel, including the replacement of

the power cord. If repairs are needed, please send the

appliance to one of our customer service departments. The

addresses can be found in the appendix to this manual.

On/Off switch with temperature indicator light

The red temperature indicator light remains lit while the

appliance is switched on. It fl ashes while the unit is pre-heating.

The rotary control has four settings:

Dispensing steam/hot water via the steam tube

Heating up for hot-water/steam

Neutral position / unit in standby-mode

Caution: As soon as the rotary control is turned to the steam or

espresso symbol, steam or hot water will be emitted.

Hot-water/steam selector button

With the rotary control in the ‘Heating-up’ ( ) position, the

selector button can be used to select either hot water or steam.

Hot water or steam may then be drawn from the hot-water/

∙ When drawing hot water, the symbol is lit (default

∙ When dispensing steam, the symbol lights up.

Inserting/removing the fi lter sieve holder:

∙ The fi lter sieve holder is fi tted to the appliance by means of a

bayonet-type locking socket. When attaching it, the handle

must be facing to the left of the boiler outlet (picture I). To

lock, turn the holder fi rmly as far as possible to the right

∙ To unlock and remove the holder, turn it to the left.

∙ Caution: Do not remove the sieve holder while the

appliance is in use, since the holder is under pressure. Once

the brewing cycle is complete, wait around 30 seconds before

removing the sieve holder.

∙ Fill only with fresh water, on a daily basis; make sure that

the water container is cleaned at regular intervals. Residual

water should be poured out daily. Do not switch the

appliance on unless the water container is fi lled.

∙ Lift out the water container before it is fi lled.

∙ Fill the container with (non-carbonated) cold water while

observing the ‘Max’ marking on the water container.

∙ Once fi lled, replace the container in the appliance and

∙ Close the lid on the water container.

∙ The water level must be monitored and, if necessary, the

container refi lled in good time.

Should the pump have started sucking in air from the

empty water container, fi ll the water container fi rst

with the indicated maximum amount of water. When

‘bleeding’ the system afterwards, it may take a few

moments before water is emitted again.

∙ Deposits of dirt and lime may cause the seals in the outlet

at the bottom of the water container and those around

the valves to leak. Check the seals carefully each time

the water container is inserted and, if necessary, carefully

remove any existing deposits.

Automatic switch-off

If the unit is not used for a period of 90 minutes, it will switch off

automatically to save power.

Before using for the fi rst time

∙ Before the appliance is used for the fi rst time, all detachable

parts must be thoroughly cleaned as described in the

section General Care and Cleaning. Refi t all parts

∙ Clean the system by fl ushing with water as follows:

∙ Fill the container with water up to its ‘Max’ mark.

∙ Insert the sieve holder with either sieve in place, but

without any ground coffee.

∙ Place a suitable container, with a capacity of about 1000

ml, underneath the outlet openings.

∙ Insert the plug into a wall outlet.

∙ Use the On/Off switch to turn the appliance on. The unit

heats up. Once the temperature indicator light shows

steady, turn the rotary control to position

now emitted from the sieve holder outlets.

∙ Stop the process once the water container is about half

full. Always empty the receptacle under the outlets in good

∙ Empty the receptacle. Use the insulated ring grip to pull

the steam tube forward. Place the receptacle under the

∙ Turn the rotary control to the ‘Heating up’ position ( ).

∙ The hot-water indicator on the selector button ( ) lights

∙ Turn the rotary control to the ‘Water/Steam’ position ( ).

∙ Water is now emitted through the hot-water/steam nozzle.

∙ Stop the process by turning the rotary control to position

( ) before the container is completely empty.

This cleaning procedure should also be followed if the

appliance has not been used for an extended period of time.

Good espresso is characterised by its hazelnut-brown, thick

crema. It is made from dark-roasted, especially fi ne-ground

coffee beans. A quantity of 20-35 ml per cup should not be

exceeded. You are recommended to use thick-walled and

preheated cups for espresso.11

Pre-heating the cups and the fi lter sieve holder:

The cup-warming top facilitates pre-heating the cups.

For a perfect coffee result, we recommend pre-heating the

cups and the sieve holder.

∙ Insert the appropriate fi lter sieve into the sieve holder.

∙ Fit the sieve holder on to the appliance and place one or two

cups underneath the holder.

∙ As soon as the operating temperature has been reached,

the temperature indicator light shows steady.

∙ Turn the rotary control to the

∙ Let the cup(s) fi ll up to the desired level, and then turn the

rotary control back to its neutral position ( ).

∙ Put the cup(s) aside to warm up and pour out the water just

prior to preparing the beverage of your choice.

Filling the fi lter sieve with ground espresso coffee /

removing the espresso grounds

∙ Filling with ground espresso coffee:

∙ Remove the pre-heated sieve holder and sieve. (Caution:

very hot). Pour out any residual water.

∙ Fill with fi nely ground espresso coffee:

∙ 1 cup = around 1 measuring scoop

∙ 2 cups = around 2 measuring scoops

∙ Fill the selected fi lter sieve up to its rim with ground

espresso and use the underside of the scoop to press it

∙ Any excess coffee powder on the rim must be removed.

∙ Removing the used grounds:

∙ After the brewing cycle is complete, wait approximately 30

seconds until the operating pressure has been suffi ciently

∙ Exercise caution when removing the sieve holder: it may

still contain some hot water. Pour out the water carefully.

∙ Allow the sieve holder to cool down suffi ciently before

tapping its side against a vertical surface to loosen the

grounds before emptying it.

∙ To clean the sieve after use, hold the sieve with your fi ngers

inside the cut-outs on the sieve holder and pull it out from

above. Clean the sieve holder and sieve thoroughly.

During operation, any excess water or steam is collected in

the drip tray. The tray must therefore be fi tted whenever the

espresso maker is switched on. Caution: the cup stand may

become very hot during use.

As the water level in the drip tray rises, the fl oating red indicator

becomes visible and the tray must be emptied. Do not remove

the tray unless the rotary control is in its neutral position.

Caution: The water in the tray may be very hot.

To remove the tray, lift it up and pull it away from the appliance.

Should the covering panel at the rear of the drip tray become

detached from the tray during cleaning, it can be refi tted from

above at a slight angle.

∙ Fill the container with water.

∙ Insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet and use the On/

Off switch to turn the appliance on. The red temperature

indicator light fl ashes during the pre-heating phase.

∙ Preheat the sieve holder and the cup(s).

∙ Remove the sieve holder, fi ll with ground espresso coffee,

pressing it down lightly. Re-attach the holder.

∙ Place the cup(s) underneath the sieve holder outlets.

∙ When the temperature indicator light shows steady, turn the

rotary control to position . The espresso is now delivered

straight into the cup(s).

∙ Once the required amount has been drawn off, turn the

rotary control to its neutral position ( ) to stop the process.

∙ Wait for approximately 30 seconds before detaching the

sieve holder and removing the espresso grounds.

∙ The espresso maker is now ready for another brewing cycle.

∙ Rinse the sieve holder under running water after use and

replace it on the unit.

∙ Turn the rotary control to the position, holding it there for

several seconds to fl ush the boiler outlet.

Dispensing hot water

∙ Use the insulated ring grip to pull the steam tube forward.

Place a cup under the steam tube.

∙ To dispense hot water, the sieve holder (with a sieve fi tted)

∙ Turn the rotary control to the ‘Heating up’ position ( ).

∙ The hot-water indicator on the selector button lights up.

∙ When the temperature indicator light shows steady, turn the

rotary control to position .

∙ Let the water go straight into a suitable cup. Caution:

beware of hot steam.

∙ Once the required amount of hot water has been drawn off,

turn the rotary control back to its neutral position ( ) to stop

Dispensing steam for heating beverages

For heating up milk or other beverages, steam can be drawn

from the hot-water/steam nozzle.

∙ Use the insulated ring grip to pull the steam tube forward.

Place the cup containing the beverage to be heated under the

hot-water/steam nozzle.

∙ To dispense steam, the sieve holder (with a sieve fi tted) must

∙ Turn the rotary control to the ‘Heating up’ position ( ).

∙ Set the selector button to the ‘Steam’ position ( ).The

temperature indicator light starts fl ashing.

∙ Once the temperature indicator light shows steady, insert the

hot-water/steam nozzle into the beverage and turn the rotary

control to the position . Steam is now emitted through the

∙ Once the beverage has reached the desired temperature,

turn the rotary control back to its neutral position to stop the

∙ Any excess steam is collected in the drip tray.

∙ The hot-water/steam nozzle should be cleaned with a damp

cloth immediately after use.

Dispensing steam for frothing milk

∙ To dispense steam, the sieve holder (with a sieve fi tted) must12

∙ Turn the rotary control to the ‘Heating up’ position ( ).

∙ Set the selector button to the ‘Steam’ position ( ).

∙ The temperature indicator light starts fl ashing.

∙ When the light shows steady, use the insulated ring grip to pull

the steam tube forward and place a heat-resistant jug under

the nozzle. Turn the rotary control to the (

Initially, some excess condensation may be emitted. As

soon as only steam comes out, turn the rotary control to the

‘Heating up’ position ( ).

∙ The appliance is now ready to froth milk.

∙ Fill the frothing jug with around 50 ml of cold milk.

∙ Use the insulated ring grip to direct the steam tube into the jug.

The hot-water/steam nozzle must be completely submerged in

∙ Turn the rotary control to the ‘Water/Steam’ position ( ).

Steam is now emitted through the nozzle.

∙ Move the jug round with a circular motion, making sure that

the nozzle remains submerged while frothing is in progress.

∙ As soon as the milk appears to be suffi ciently frothy, turn the

rotary control to its neutral position ( ).

∙ Any excess steam is collected in the drip tray.

∙ The hot-water/steam nozzle should be cleaned immediately

Tips for the perfect milk froth

∙ Do not fi ll the frothing jug more than half-full.

∙ The milk should be cold, as this will extend the frothing

∙ Place your hand underneath the container, in such a

way that you have good control over the temperature,

which should not exceed 60 °C. As a general rule,

milk should not be heated over 68 °C, to prevent the

proteins from coagulating, making frothing impossible.

∙ The barista favours a creamy milk froth.

∙ Creamy milk froth tastes signifi cantly better in a

cappuccino, which is traditionally made without cocoa

Coffee specifi cations

∙ 6-8 g ground coffee

∙ 6-8 g ground coffee

∙ 6-8 g ground coffee

∙ 6-8 g ground coffee

Fill a cappuccino cup with milk froth until it is covered by a little

∙ 6-8 g ground coffee

Fill a tall glass a third full with hot milk. Then fi ll it up with hot

milk froth to 2 cm below the rim, wait for about 15 seconds and

then pour in the espresso; in that way, you will achieve the

classic three-layer formation.

General Care and Cleaning

∙ Before cleaning the espresso maker, ensure it is

disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down

∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the

appliance with water and do not immerse it in water.

∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions.

∙ All removable parts may be cleaned with warm, soapy water.

∙ The sieve holder and fi lter sieves should be rinsed under

fresh tap water after each cycle of use, and also regularly in

∙ Empty the drip tray daily, and clean the drip tray and cup

stand with warm, soapy water.

∙ The exterior housing may be wiped with a dry or slightly

damp, lint-free cloth.

The boiler outlet may be wiped with a moist cloth.

∙ The gasket area around the boiler outlet (at the bayonet

locking socket) should be cleaned using a brush. A hard

brush is recommended.

∙ Empty out any residual water from the container daily and

clean it in hot soapy water at regular intervals.

∙ Under the water container (which must be lifted out) there

is a cleaning tool with 2 wires (one thick, one thin). The

thick wire (STEAM) may be used in the case of a blocked

hot-water/steam nozzle; the thin wire (FILTER) is helpful to

unblock a fi lter sieve. For safe storage, always replace the

cleaning tool under the water container.

∙ The hot-water/steam nozzle should be cleaned immediately

after the frothing process. Wiping the nozzle with a wet cloth

∙ If the hot-water/steam nozzle becomes blocked, proceed as

∙ Unscrew the hot-water/steam nozzle from the steam tube.

∙ Take out the cleaning tool from under the water container.

Push the thicker wire through the nozzle opening. Rinse

the nozzle under running water afterwards.

∙ Replace the nozzle.

∙ If the sieves are still blocked after cleaning them in hot

soapy water, proceed as follows:

∙ Take out the cleaning tool from under the water container.

Push the thinner wire through the opening in the base

of the fi lter sieve. Rinse the sieve under running water

Depending on the water quality (its lime content) in your area

as well as frequency of use, the appliance should be regularly

descaled at 2 to 3 month intervals.

Any warranty claim will be null and void if the appliance13

malfunctions because of insuffi cient descaling.

Any commercially available fi lter sieve (portafi lter) descaling

agent may be used. Caution: Do not pour descalers down

∙ Prepare two litres of descaling solution according to the

∙ Place a suffi ciently large receptacle under the sieve holder

∙ Connect the unit to the mains.

∙ Use the On/Off switch to turn the appliance on. The heating

process starts. Once the temperature indicator light shows

steady, turn the rotary control to position

∙ The descaling solution now passes through the system into the

receptacle, which should be emptied in good time.

∙ Stop the process once the water container is about 2/3 empty.

∙ Empty the receptacle. Use the insulated ring grip to pull the

steam tube forward. Place the receptacle under the steam

∙ Turn the rotary control to the ‘Heating up’ position ( ).

∙ The hot-water indicator on the selector button ( ) lights up.

∙ Turn the rotary control to the ‘Water/Steam’ position ( ).

∙ Water is now emitted through the hot-water/steam nozzle.

∙ Let the water pass through the nozzle until the level in the

container has reached the ‘Min’ mark. Turn the rotary control

back to the neutral position ( ) and pour out any remaining

descaling solution left in the container.

∙ To clean the appliance after descaling, fi ll the container with

clean water and let it pass through the sieve holder (position

∙ Fill the container to 1/3 with clean water and let it pass

through the steam tube, until the level in the container has

reached the ‘Min’ mark.

Problems and their possible causes

The ground coffee is too fi ne, or has been pressed down in the

The water is too sour or too soft.

The ground coffee is too coarse, or the wrong type of coffee

has been used (fi lter coffee roast instead of espresso roast).

The chlorine content in the water is too high.

The beans are too old, or the wrong type of coffee has been

used (fi lter coffee roast instead of espresso roast).

The ground coffee is too coarse, or the beans are too old.

The ground coffee has not been pressed down in the sieve

The cup or the system need cleaning.

The ground coffee is too fi ne, or the beans are too strongly

The ground coffee is too coarse, or the ground coffee has not

been pressed down in the sieve hard enough.

The cup is too cold or too hot.

Devices marked with this symbol must be disposed

of separately from your household waste, as they

contain valuable materials which can be recycled.

Proper disposal protects the environment and human

health. Your local authority or retailer can provide information

This product is guaranteed against defects in materials

and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of

purchase. Under this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes

to repair or replace any parts found to be defective, providing

the product is returned to one of our authorised service centres.

This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in

accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not

been modifi ed, repaired or interfered with by any unauthorised

person, or damaged through misuse.

This guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor

breakables such as glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This

guarantee does not affect your statutory rights, nor any legal

rights you may have as a consumer under applicable national

legislation governing the purchase of goods. If the product fails

to operate and needs to be returned, pack it carefully, enclosing

your name and address and the reason for return. If within the

guarantee period, please also provide the guarantee card and

proof of purchase.14

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