KA 5991 - Machine à café SEVERIN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KA 5991 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

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 rating label.

This product complies with all binding CE

labelling directives.

8. Rating label (on underside of appliance)

Important safety instructions

∙ In order to avoid hazards, repairs

to this electrical appliance or its

power cord must be carried out by

our customer service. If repairs are

needed, please send the appliance

to our customer service department

∙ Before cleaning the appliance,

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.

∙ This appliance is intended for

domestic or similar applications, such

- in shops, offi ces and other similar

working environments,

- in agricultural working

- by customers in hotels, motels etc.

and similar establishments,

- in bed-and breakfast type

∙ This appliance may be used by

children (at least 8 years of age) and

by persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or

lacking experience and knowledge,

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

play with the appliance.

∙ Children must not be permitted

to carry out any cleaning or

maintenance work on the appliance

unless they are supervised.

∙ The appliance and its power cord

must be kept well away from children

under 8 at all times.

∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials

well away from children – these materials

are a potential source of danger, e.g. of

∙ Every time the appliance is used, the

main body including the power cord 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, or if

excessive force has been used to pull the

power cord, it must no longer be used:

even invisible damage may have adverse

effects on the operational safety of the

∙ Caution: The fi lter holder, boiler outlet

and drainer heat up during operation.

∙ Always keep your hands well away from

the outlet openings (boiler outlet, fi lter

holder) during operation: danger of

∙ Do not allow the power cord to hang free;

it must be kept well away from hot parts of

∙ 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 after using the espresso maker,

- in cases of malfunction and

∙ 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 that

- all accessory parts have been correctly

- the appliance has been fi lled with water,

- the rotary control is set to its neutral

∙ Do not use the appliance outdoors;

protect it from zero or sub-zero

temperatures at all times.

∙ No responsibility will be accepted if

damage results from improper use, or if

these instructions are not complied with.

Automatic switch-off

To save energy, the appliance will

automatically switch off after 15 minutes of

Main indicator light

The red main indicator light stays lit while the

appliance is switched on.

Temperature indicator light

The green temperature indicator light

fl ashes while the unit is preheating. Once

the hot water reaches the high temperature

necessary for drawing coffee, the light stops13

fl ashing and remains steady.

The rotary control allows you to start or stop

Inserting/removing the fi lter holder

∙ The fi lter holder is fi tted to the appliance

by means of a bayonet-type locking

socket. When attaching the fi lter holder,

its handle must be facing to the left of the

boiler outlet (picture I). To lock, turn the

fi lter holder fi rmly as far as possible to the

right, i.e. in an anti-clockwise direction

∙ To unlock and remove the fi lter holder,

turn it to the left, i.e. clockwise.

∙ Caution: Do not remove the fi lter holder

while the appliance is in use, since the

fi lter holder is under pressure. Once the

brewing cycle is complete, wait around 30

seconds before removing the fi lter 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.

∙ Take off the water container lid.

∙ Lift out the water container.

∙ 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 push it down in order to

open the valve in the bottom.

∙ Close the lid on the water container.

∙ The water level must be monitored and, if

necessary, the container refi lled in good

∙ 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

∙ 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

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 Cleaning and care. Refi t the

drip tray and drainer to the appliance

∙ Clean the system by fl ushing with hot

∙ Fill the container with water.

∙ Insert the fi lter holder with any of the fi lter

sieves but without putting any ground

∙ Place a suitable container, with a capacity

of about 500 ml, under the outlet opening.

∙ Insert the plug into a wall outlet.

∙ Use the On/Off switch to turn the

∙ Wait until the green temperature indicator

shows a steady light.

∙ Set the rotary control to its position.

Hot water is emitted from the outlet.

∙ Leave the pump running until about half

the water in the container has passed

through. Then switch off the pump by14

turning the rotary control to its neutral

∙ This cleaning procedure should also be

followed if the appliance has not been

used for an extended period of time.

Espresso is a strong coffee with its typical

froth, the ‘crema’, made from dark-roasted

coffee beans. Especially fi nely ground coffee

is necessary to make espresso.

∙ Preheating the cups and the fi lter

We recommend pre-heating the cups

and the fi lter holder, as this will ensure a

higher coffee temperature.

∙ Insert the appropriate fi lter sieve for the

amount of espresso required into the

fi lter holder and push it fi rmly down until

it is heard locking into place.

∙ Fit the fi lter holder to the appliance and

place a cup underneath it.

∙ As soon as the operating temperature

has been reached, the temperature

indicator light comes on.

∙ Turn the rotary control to the

∙ When the cup is about three quarters

full, turn the rotary control to its neutral

position to switch off the pump.

∙ Put the cup aside to warm up; pour out

the water just before making espresso.

∙ Filling the fi lter sieve with ground

espresso coffee / removing the

Filling with ground espresso coffee

∙ Remove the preheated fi lter holder

(Caution: the fi lter holder will be very

hot). Pour out any residual water.

∙ Fill with fi nely ground espresso coffee:

∙ single espresso = 1 level measuring

Note: if the fi lter holder is over-fi lled, it

will not lock properly under the boiler

outlet. Do not put in more than the

quantity indicated above.

∙ Use the measuring scoop to distribute

the ground espresso coffee evenly and

press it down lightly. Any excess coffee

powder on the rim of the fi lter holder

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

fi lter holder: it may still contain some hot

water. Pour out the water carefully.

∙ Allow the fi lter holder to cool down

suffi ciently before tapping its side against

a vertical surface to loosen the grounds

∙ The cut-outs on the fi lter holder facilitate

removing the fi lter sieve; use the fi ngers

to pull the sieve out from above. Clean

the fi lter holder and sieve thoroughly.

∙ Filter sieve - inserting and removing

Inserting the espresso pad:

∙ Remove the pre-heated fi lter holder

with the fi lter sieve (Caution: the fi lter

holder will be very hot). Pour out any

∙ Insert an espresso pad into fi lter sieve

‘c’ (pad sieve). Ensure that the paper

rim of the ESE pad does not protrude15

over the rim of the fi lter sieve.

Removing the used espresso pad:

∙ After the brewing cycle is complete, wait

for approximately 30 seconds until the

operating pressure has been suffi ciently

∙ Exercise caution when removing

the fi lter holder: it is hot and may still

contain some hot water. Pour out the

∙ Allow the fi lter holder to cool down

suffi ciently before tapping its side against

a vertical surface to loosen the pad

∙ The cut-out on the fi lter holder makes

it easier to remove the fi lter sieve; use

the fi ngers to pull the sieve out from

above. Clean the fi lter holder and sieve

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 drainer

and tray become very hot during use.

Always empty the drip tray in good time to

prevent water spillage.

Do not remove the drip tray unless the

appliance has been switched off and has

had suffi cient time to cool down.

∙ 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 main red indicator light

∙ Preheat the fi lter holder and the cup.

∙ Remove the fi lter holder, fi ll with ground

espresso coffee or load a pad and re-

∙ Place the cup under the fi lter holder

∙ Wait until the green temperature indicator

shows a steady light and turn the rotary

∙ The pre-brewing function starts, ie the

ground espresso is pre-moistened with

water to ensure that the maximum coffee

fl avour is released.

∙ The actual brewing process starts after

a short while, and the espresso is now

delivered straight into the cup.

∙ Once the cup is full, turn the rotary control

to its neutral position to switch the pump

∙ Wait for approximately 30 seconds before

detaching the fi lter holder and removing

the espresso grounds.

∙ The espresso maker is now ready for

another brewing cycle.

∙ Before cleaning the espresso maker,

ensure it is disconnected from the power

supply and has cooled down completely.

∙ 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

∙ All removable parts may be cleaned with

warm, soapy water; these parts are not

∙ Empty the drip tray daily and clean the tray

and drainer 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 a16

∙ The gasket area around the boiler outlet

(at the bayonet locking socket) should be

cleaned using a brush. A hard brush is

∙ Empty out any residual water from the

container daily and clean it in hot soapy

water at regular intervals.

Depending on the water quality (lime content)

in your area as well as the frequency of use,

all thermal household appliances using hot

water need descaling (i.e. removal of lime

deposits) on a regular basis to warrant proper

functioning. Any warranty claim will be null

and void if the appliance malfunctions

because of insuffi cient descaling.

For descaling, any commercially available

descaling agent for coffee makers may be

∙ Pour the descaling solution into the water

∙ Proceed as described in the section

Making espresso, but without any

ground espresso and no fi lter sieve fi tted;

switch the appliance on and let it run, cup

for cup, through the fi ltration cycles. Allow

5 minutes between each cycle for the

descaling agent to take effect.

∙ To clean the appliance after descaling, fi ll

the water container twice with clean water

and let each fi lling run through its fi ltration

cycles until the container is nearly empty.

∙ Rinse the fi lter holder thoroughly with

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 on the matter.

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

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

∙ For at undgå farer skal reparation

nogen former for rengøring eller

position for at slukke for pumpen.

at slukke for pumpen (positionen

Espressobrygning, men undlad at

temperaturer under noll.

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