CM252 - Coffee grinder GRAEF - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CM252 GRAEF

Operating Instructions

Coffee grounds container with lid

UKR PREFACE Dear Customer, You have made a good choice by buying this coffee grinder. You have purchased a rec- ognised quality product. Thank you very much for buying our product. We wish you a lot pleasure with your new Graef coffee grinder.

INFORMATION ON THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

These operating instructions are part of the coffee grinder (hereinafter referred to as unit) and provide important information on putting into operation, safety, intended use and the care of the unit. The operating instructions shall have to be available at the unit at all times. The instructions have to be read and applied by every person who in view of: ● Initial operation, ● operation, ● fault correction and/or ● cleaning are commissioned to deal with in. Keep these operating instructions and pass them on to the next owner along with the unit. These operating instructions cannot take into consideration every conceivable use. For further information or in case of problems which are not dealt with or not dealt with sufficiently in these instructions, please get in touch with Graef customer service or your specialist dealers. WARNING MESSAGES In these operating instructions, the following warning messages and signal words are used: WARNING This refers to a potentially dangerous situation. Failure to observe this warning may result in serious injury or even death. CAUTION This refers to a potentially dangerous situation. In case of non-observation of this warning message, material damage may occur. IMPORTANT! This refers to application tips and other especially important information!16

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This unit is in conformity with the safety instructions mentioned hereinbe- fore. However, incorrect handling may lead to injury and damage. For safe handling of this unit, please observe the following safety instruc- tions: ● Before using the unit check for any external visible damage of the hous- ing, the connection cable and plug. Do not operate a damaged unit. ● Repairs may be carried out only by an expert or by Graef after-sales service. Incorrect repairs may cause considerable hazards for the user. In addition, any claim under guarantee is forfeited. ● Defective parts must be replaced by original spare parts only. It is only with these parts that the safety requirements are met. ● This appliance can also be used by children from 8 years age as well as by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental ability or with a lack of experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised or have been trained in using the appliance and have understood the dangers which may result from it. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children, unless they are 8 years or older and are su- pervised. ● The unit and its connection cable have to be clear of children who are younger than 8 years. ● Children should be supervised in order to make sure that they do not play with this unit. ● The unit is not intended to be used with an external timer or a separate remove control. ● Always disconnect the connection cable by using plug; do not pull the connecting cable. ● Do not use the unit if the mains cable or plug are damaged. ● Prevent that liquids get on the plug. ● If the connection cable is damaged, it may only be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's customer service or a similarly quali- fied person, in order to avoid potential dangers. ● Do not open the housing under any circumstances. When touching live17

UKR connections and if the electric and mechanical structure is changed, there is danger of electric shock. ● Never touch live parts. They may cause an electric shock or even may lead to death. ● Before connecting the unit, compare the connecting data (voltage and frequency) on the type plate with those of your energy network. These details must correspond so that no damage occurs to the unit. ● Check to see that the power cable has been safely laid. Due to getting caught on the cable, the unit might fall down from the work surface. ● Packaging materials must not be used for playing. There is a danger of suffocation. ● Never use the unit in the vicinity of a source of heat. ● Never use the appliance outdoors, and always keep it in a dry place. ● When filling in water, after every use as well as prior to every cleaning, the plug must be removed from the socket. ● This unit is suitable for grinding coffee bean exclusively. ● Do not attempt to grind ground coffee again. ● Do not use any aggressive or abrasive detergents and no solvents. ● Do not scratch off stubborn soiling with hard objects.

DANGER CAUSED BY ELECTRIC CURRENT

WARNING Mortal danger is caused by contact with energised cables or components! Please observe the following safety instructions in order to prevent an exposure to electric current: ● Do not use the unit if the mains cable or plug are damaged. ● In this case, you should let the Graef Customer Service install a new connection cable before using the appliance again. This may be done also by an authorised specialist. ● Do not open the housing under any circumstances. When touching live connections and if the electric and mechanical structure is changed, there is danger of electric shock. ● Never touch live parts. They may cause an electric shock or even may lead to death. INTENDED USE This unit is not intended for commercial use. Use the unit for grinding coffee beans only. This appliance is intended for domestic and similar use, such as: ● Staff kitchens in shops and office18 ● In agricultural estates ● By guests in hotels, motels and other living quarters ● In bed and breakfast boarding houses IMPORTANT! Use only for applications akin to households! Another or any exceeding use shall not be considered intended. CAUTION The appliance can cause dangers, if is not used as intended. ● Use the unit exclusively as intended. ● Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions. Claims of any kind caused by damage by unintended use shall be excluded. The risk shall be borne sole by the operator.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

All technical information, data and notes on the installation, the operation and the care con- tained in these operating instructions correspond to the last status before printing, and are ren- dered under consideration of our previous experience and to the best of knowledge. No claims may be derived from the particulars, illustrations and descriptions in these instructions. The manufacturer shall not assume any liability for damage caused by: ● non-observation of the instructions ● unintended use ● incorrect repairs ● technical modifications ● use of unapproved spare parts Translations shall be carried out to the best of knowledge. We shall not assume any liability for translation mistakes. The original German text only shall be binding. AFTER-SALES SERVICE If your Graef device is damaged, please contact your dealer or the Graef Customer Service at +49 (2932) 9703677 or write an e-mail to service@graef.de. IMPORTANT! If possible, keep the original packaging during the guarantee period of the unit in order to be able to pack the unit correctly in case of guarantee. UNPACKING When unpacking the unit, proceed as follows: ● Remove the unit from the box. ● Remove the packaging parts. ● Remove any stickers on the unit. Do not remove the type plate!19

The packaging protects the unit against transport damage. The packaging materials are select- ed according to the environmental compatibility and disposal-related aspects and can there- fore be recycled. The return of packaging into the material cycle saves raw material and reduces the waste vol- ume. Dispose of the packaging material no longer needed at collection points for the “Green Dot” recycling system (in Germany).

DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT

At the end of its service life, this product cannot be disposed of in normal domestic waste. The symbol on the product and in the operating instructions point out to this fact. Reuse the materials according to their marking. With the reuse, recycling or other forms of recycling of old equip- ment, you make an important contribution to the protection of our environment. Please ask your municipal administration for the disposal point.

REQUIREMENTS ON THE INSTALLATION LOCATION

For safe and fault free operation of the unit, the following requirements of the installation location have to be met: ● The unit has to be placed on a solid, flat, horizontal, and non-slipping surface with a sufficient weight-carrying capacity. ● Make sure that the unit cannot topple over. ● Choose the location in such a way that children cannot reach the supply line of the unit. ● Do not place the appliance on hot surfaces, such as hotplates, or near them. ● Never use the unit in the open, and store in a dry location. ● The unit is not designed for installation in a wall or a built-in cupboard. ● Do not set up the unit in a hot, wet or moist environment. ● The socket has to be easily accessible so that the power cable can be removed easily in case of emergency. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For safe and fault-free operation of the unit, the following requirements have to be met during the electrical connection: ● Before connecting the unit, compare the connecting data (voltage and frequency) on the type plate with those of your energy network. These details must correspond so that no dam- age occurs to the unit. In case of uncertainty, contact a qualified electrician. ● The socket has to be protected at least by a 10 amps circuit breaker. ● Make sure that the power cable is not damaged and is not laid across hot surfaces or sharp edges. ● The connecting cable must not be stretched tightly. ● The electric safety of the unit is ensured only when it is connected to a socket with protective conductor installed correctly. Operation on a socket without protective conductor is forbid-20 den. If in doubt, let the house installation check by a trained electrician. The manufacturer shall not assume responsibility for damage which has been caused by absent or interrupted protective conductor.

Clean all parts as described in the chapter titled “Cleaning and care”. INITIAL OPERATION ● Insert the plug into the socket. ● Place the coffee bean container on the unit. In the process, the MAX marking at the coffee bean container points slightly to the right. ● Turn the coffee bean container clockwise until it locks into place. ● Remove the lid and fill the coffee bean container with coffee beans. ● Place the lid back on. ● On the lateral adjusting knob, set the degree of grinding ( = fine, = coarse). ● On the front adjusting knob, set the desired number of cups (2 - 12 cups). ● Push the coffee grounds container in. IMPORTANT! Please check to see that the lid is always firmly on the coffee grounds container. The unit will not function without this lid. ● Press the Start/Stop button in order to start the grinding process. IMPORTANT! The finer the grinding degree, the longer the grinding process. ● You can cancel the grinding process by pressing the Start/Stop button again. ● After finishing the grinding process, remove the coffee grounds container and freshly brew your coffee. NOTE You can obtain our high-quality coffee beans in our online shop www.graef.de.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Old coffee remaining in the unit may lead to oxidation. This affects the result of the preparation and an unpleasant and unpalatable taste may develop. The unit should always be in a well- kept condition in order to ensure a perfect result at all times. Depending on the frequency of use, clean the unit at least once a week. Before cleaning, remove the power plug. ● Use a soft and moist cloth to clean the outer surfaces of the unit. Use a mild detergent in case of heavy soiling. ● Turn the coffee bean container anti-clockwise and remove it. Check to see that no beans are in the container any more.21

UKR ● Clean the coffee bean container and the coffee grounds container in warm water using a little washing-up liquid. ● Afterwards, dry the containers well.

CLEANING THE GRINDING MECHANISM

● Remove the power plug. ● Remove the coffee bean container. ● Turn the degree of grinding to level 1. ● Turn the grinding mechanism clockwise and remove it. ● Clean the grinding mechanism using a small brush. ● Place the upper grinding mechanism back in again and turn it ant-clockwise to the left until you hear the lock-in position sound. The adjusting knob for the degree of grinding adjust- ment is turning. ● Place the coffee bean container on the unit again. TWO-YEAR WARRANTY As from the date of purchase we assume manufacturer warranty of twenty-four months for defects which can be traced back to manufacturing and material defect. Your legal warranty claim in conformity with Section 437 et seq. of the German Civil Code (BGB) shall remain unaffected by this regulation. The guarantee does not cover any damage which is caused by incorrect handling or use as well as defects which only slightly influence the function or the value of the unit. Moreover, transport damage provided we are not responsible shall be excluded from the claims under guarantee. Guarantee shall be ruled out for damage, the repair of which has not been carried out by us or one of our representations. In case of justified complaints, we shall repair the defective product or replace it by a product without defects at our discretion.22