CB 176 - Coffee machine BOMANN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CB 176 BOMANN

• Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into ope- ration and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possi- ble, the box with the internal packing.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged pur- pose. This appliance is not fit for commercial use. Do not use it outdoors (except if it is designed to be used 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 immediate- ly. Do not put it in water.

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull on the plug, not the cable) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.

• Never leave the appliance unsupervised. To protect children from the dangers posed by electrical appliances, make sure that the cable is hanging low and that children do not have access to the appliance.

• Check the appliance and the cable for damage on a regular basis. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged.

• 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 qualified person and with a cable of the same type.

• Use only original spare parts.

• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety Instructions“. Special Safety Instructions

• The metallic parts become extremely hot. Touch only the handle.

• Place the machine on a heat-resistant, smooth, flat and non-slip surface.

• In order to avoid overheating, do not place the machine inside or under a cabi- net. Make sure that enough space is left around the machine.

• Watch out for the hot vapor when opening the boiler lid.

• Never use the machine without water in it.

• Always fill the boiler with cold water.

• In order to make sure that no vapor pressure is left from the previous brewing operation, place a recipient filled with cold water under the vapor jet. Lift the recipient until the vapor nozzle is immersed in the water. Turn the control knob to vapor release mode.

• Remove the filter holder and the boiler’s lid only if all the vapor has been let out. Turn the boiler lid to the left to screw it off; Turn the boiler lid to the right to screw it on.

• Make sure that the boiler lid and the filter holder are properly and securely clo- sed while using the machine since this machine is pressurized when operating.

• Use only water to fill the boiler. Do not use any other liquid!

• If difficulties are encountered when unscrewing the boiler lid, this may indicate that the machine is still pressurized. Let out the pressure with the procedure described above. Before using for the first time In order to remove all the dust that has deposited during the packing, wash the glass pot, the filter shell, the filter holder and the drip collection tray with warm soapy water. Do not use coarse or sharp cleansing agents. Wipe the base with a clean and humid towel. Follow carefully the Safety Instructions! It is highly recommended to carry out a complete brewing cycle as described in „Espresso Preparation" without any coffee powder before making your first cup of espresso or cappuccino. By doing so, any residual dust left inside the espresso machine will be removed. The preparation of an espresso or cappuccino is different from that required for a normal cup of coffee. Both espressos and cappuccinos are made by pressing boi- ling water under pressure through finely ground coffee. Great attention is needed and it is highly recommended to read carefully all the instructions and safety indica- tions provided herein, before brewing. TIP: It is recommended to serve the espresso or cappuccino in pre-heated cups becau- se the heat helps to retain the aroma! How to make an Espresso

1. Follow carefully the safety indications!

2. Place the control knob in OFF position.

3. Lay the drop grid on the round depression in the drop collector cover.

1 Boiler lid 2 Boiler tank opening 3 Control selector 4 Boiler 5 Hot plate 6 Brewing head 7 Filter bowl 8 Filter holder 9 Filter catch 10 Filter handle 11 Filter spout 12 Drop grid 13 Base 14 Brew 15 Release vapor 16 Display 17 Vapor tube 18 Vapor jet 19 Open – Handle position for the insertion of the filter unit 20 LOCK – Handle position for the use of the filter unit Overview of the Single Components 4....-05-CB 176 09.04.2002 15:22 Uhr Seite 404. Remove the boiler lid and the filter holder. Should there be water in the boiler, turn the machine upside down and drain the water.

5. Insert the filter bowl in the filter holder. Swing the filter protection to the back.

6. Fill the filter bowl to the desired level (the inside of the filter bowl is marked with

measure markings, 2 = 2 cups, 4 = 4 cups) with ground espresso coffee. Spread the coffee evenly and press it slightly with the measuring spoon. Important: The reason why the coffee is pressed in the filter bowl is to distribute evenly the coffee and not to compress it. If there is too much coffee, the flow of the water is blocked. This may cause damage to the machine or lead to injuries. Remove carefully any coffee from the rim of the filter.

7. Insert the filter holder in the brewing head and turn the handle to the right (in

LOCK direction) to position it correctly. Make sure that the filter holder is fastened properly to the brewing head to avoid the splashing of hot coffee.

8. Fill the glass pot with enough cold water for the desired number of cups (do not

exceed the 4 cup mark). Pour the water into the boiler.

9. Put back into place the boiler lid and screw it on.

10. Place the empty glass pot with the lid on at the center of the drip collection grid.

11. Connect the appliance to a duly installed 230V/50Hz socket with earthing pro-

tection. Turn the control knob to brew position. The display lights up. After three minutes the espresso starts to flow into the glass pot.

12. When the brewing is over, turn the control knob to the OFF position. Remove

the glass pot from the drip collection grid.

13. Wait a few seconds before removing the filter holder. Remove the filter bowl with

the filter protection. Remove the remaining coffee. Clean the machine as descri- bed in „Cleaning and Maintenance“. How to make a Cappuccino To make a cup of cappuccino follow steps 1 to 12 described above for espresso coffee and continue as described below.

13. Fill the hot espresso into (a) pre-heated cup/s. Place it on the hot plate to keep

14. Fill the glass pot with fresh, cold milk without exceeding the 2-cup mark. To

obtain a good foam, use a high-fat milk!

15. Place the glass pot under the steam nozzle. Lift the recipient until the vapor jet

is immersed 1/2 cm in the milk. Turn the control knob slowly to the vapor jet position. The vapor is ejected from the vapor jet to froth up the milk. As the volu- me of the foam rises, lift the glass pot slightly so that the tip of the nozzle is always immersed in the milk. Continue this operation for approximately 45 seconds according to your taste or until the milk’s volume has doubled. Make sure that the milk does not get too hot or scalded to avoid ruining the froth. Never dip the tip more than a centimeter into the milk. For proper frothing a his- sing sound must be heard. Once the frothing is over, turn the control knob to the OFF position. When finished, half of the contents of the glass pot will be composed of hot milk and the other half of foam.

4....-05-CB 176 09.04.2002 15:22 Uhr Seite 4116. Scoop out the foam from the glass pot into the cup/s with espresso coffee. Add some milk. A cappuccino is 1/3 coffee, 1/3 hot milk and 1/3 frothed milk.

17. In order to make sure that no vapor is left in the machine, place a recipient with

cold water under the vapor jet and dip the vapor jet into the water. Turn the con- trol knob to the vapor jet position. The remaining vapor is released if the vapor jet starts to bubble. Important: the pressure of the machine must be released each time before brewing. As soon as the bubbling stops, pressure has been completely redu- ced. Turn the control knob to the OFF position. Wait a few seconds after the brewing before removing the filter holder. Remove the remaining ground coffee. Clean the machine as described in „Cleaning and Maintenance“. Useful Tips

• The use of filtered water or bottled water is highly recommended to enhance the taste of the espresso and to avoid the calcification of the machine. Distilled water must not be used, as it is dull and tasteless.

• The secret for frothing the milk is the right technique, which can be acquired only with practice.

• If the brewing time of the coffee is longer than usual (i.e. if it takes too long for the coffee to flow out of the brewing head), then it is likely that the coffee is too fine, that too little coffee has been used or that the coffee was not pressed enough.

• If there is a significant increase in the brewing time and/or frequent clogging of the vapor jet occurs, the machine is calcified. Fill the boiler with a citric acid- based decalcifying agent (see dosing instructions provided by the manufactu- rer). Follow the instructions provided above in „How to make an espresso“. Do not fill the filter bowl with coffee! After this operation carry out 2-3 brewing cycles with clear water. Cleaning and Maintenance

• Follow carefully the safety instructions before cleaning the machine.

• Remove the plug and let the machine cool.

• Use a citric acid-based decalcifying agent for decalcifying.

• Wipe the machine with a clean humid towel.

• Do not use detergents.

• Wash the filter shell, the filter holder, the glass pot, the pot lid, the boiler cap and the drip collection grid in a sink as usual.

• Do not wash any of the parts in the dishwasher.

• In order to clean the vapor jet let the vapor out for approximately three seconds after removing it from the milk. Turn the control knob to the OFF position and wipe the vapor jet with a clean humid towel. Attention: the metal vapor jet is hot!

• Lubricate the boiler opening and the filter holder with vegetable oil from time to time.

4....-05-CB 176 09.04.2002 15:22 Uhr Seite 42This 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 war- ranty and hence are to be paid for. The warranty is terminated in case of handling on the part of Third parties. After the expiry of the guarantee Once the warranty has expired, repairs can be carried out by specialized technici- ans or repair services against the payment of the service.