KA 9270 - Coffee maker SEVERIN - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Espresso machine
Brand	SEVERIN
Model	KA 9270
Dimensions (W x H x D)	165 x 300 x 450 mm
Weight	approx. 4.3 kg
Power supply	220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 1350 W
Extraction pressure	Approx. 9 bars (adjustable via tamper)
Filter types	1 cup, 2 cups, ESE pods (POD)
Milk reservoir	Removable, integrated
Cup warmer	Integrated cup warmer lid
Auto shut-off	Adjustable: 9 min, 25 min, 3 h
Main functions	Espresso, cappuccino, latte, hot water, steam
Descaling indicator	Yes, flashing light
Cleaning	Removable parts washable with soapy water (except dishwasher)
Safety	Grounded plug, protected hot surfaces, auto shut-off
Warranty	2 years
Included accessories	Filter holder, 3 filter inserts, tamper, milk reservoir, panarello

Frequently Asked Questions - KA 9270 SEVERIN

How to prepare an espresso with ground coffee?

Fill the water tank, place the 1-cup filter insert into the filter holder, add about 7.5 g of ground coffee, tamp with the tamper (pressure ~15 kg), insert the filter holder under the outlet, place a cup, turn on the machine and press the 1-cup button.

How to prepare a cappuccino?

First prepare an espresso. Fill a heat-resistant container with about 100 ml of cold milk. Press the steam button, wait until the button stays lit, immerse the panarello in the milk, turn the rotary dial to the steam position and froth for 40-45 seconds. Clean the panarello after use.

What to do if the machine doesn't work and all buttons are flashing?

Check that the rotary dial is on the stop position (○ symbol). If it is on another position, turn it to ○. This usually solves the problem.

How to descale the machine?

Fill the tank with descaling solution or water mixed with 70 ml of concentrated vinegar. Place a container of at least 1.1 L under the outlet and another under the panarello. Access descaling mode via settings and press the 1-cup button. The cycle lasts about 25 minutes. Then rinse with fresh water.

Why is the coffee not flowing?

Several possible causes: the machine is too hot (let it cool), the rotary dial is not on ○, the water tank is empty, or the grind is too fine. Check these points.

How to adjust water hardness?

Access adjustment mode by holding the 1-cup button for 10 seconds. Briefly press the 1-cup button to access hardness setting. Choose between soft (<8.4 °dH), medium (8.4-14 °dH) or hard (>14 °dH) by pressing the corresponding button.

How to clean the panarello?

Let the panarello cool, then remove it and wash it with warm soapy water. Make sure the small hole at the center is not blocked; if necessary, use a fine needle to unblock it.

How to use ESE pods?

Place the ESE pod filter insert into the filter holder. Insert a pod. Install the filter holder under the outlet and lock it. Proceed as for a regular espresso.

What to do if water drips from the steam tube?

This may be due to a leak in the steam/hot water valve. Switch the rotary dial between the steam and stop positions several times to resolve the issue.

What is the ideal extraction pressure for an espresso?

The ideal pressure is about 9 bars. The built-in pressure gauge shows the pressure in real time. For a 25-30 ml espresso, the extraction should take 25-30 seconds at 9 bars.

USER MANUAL KA 9270 SEVERIN

Exterior view of a modern SEVERIN coffee maker with visible branding and control panel (no text or symbols on the device itself)

ART.-NO. KA 5995 / KA 9270

GB Instructions for use Espresso maker 11

Before using the appliance, read the following instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference. The appliance must only be used by persons familiar with these instructions.

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.

Familiarisation

1. Water container (removable)
2. Rotary control for steam/hot water
3. Boiler outlet
4. Steam tube with panarello
5. Detachable drip tray
6. Milk jug
7. Rating label (on underside)
8. Power cord with plug
9. Filter holder
10. Filter insert 1 cup
11. Filter insert 2 cups
12. Filter insert for ESE pods
13. Tamper
14. Pressure gauge
15. Operating buttons:

Steam

1 cup

2 cups

On/Off

1. Cup warmer

Important safety instructions

• In order to avoid hazards, and to comply with safety requirements, repairs to this electrical appliance or its power cord must be carried out by our customer service. If repairs are needed, please contact our customer service department by telephone or email (see appendix).
  • To avoid the risk of electric shock, do

not clean the appliance with liquids or immerse it.

- Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely. For detailed information, please refer to the section Cleaning and care.

• The appliance must only be used for making coffee from roasted and ground coffee beans.

- Caution: Any use other than that described in these instructions (misuse) must be considered improper and may lead to personal injury or material damage.

- Caution: The cup warmer, filter holder, steam tube and drip tray become hot during use and will remain so for some time afterwards - acute risk of burns.

- Caution: Always keep your hands well away from the outlet openings (boiler outlet, Filter holder, panarello) during operation - danger of scalding.

- 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 and at least 8 years of age.
• The appliance and its power cord must be kept well away from children under 8 at all times.
• The appliance must not be operated inside a closed cabinet.

• This appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, such as

• in staff kitchens in shops, offices and other similar working environments,

• in agricultural working environments,
• by customers in hotels, motels etc. and similar accommodation,

• in bed-and breakfast type environments.

• Every time the appliance is used, the main body including the power cord as well as any attachment fitted 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 appliance.

• Do not open the panarello unless a suitable container has been placed underneath. Caution: There is a danger of scalding from hot steam being emitted.
• Caution: Only cups must placed be on the cup warmer.
• Before the espresso maker is switched on, ensure that the appliance has been filled with water.
• Do not exceed the MAX marking on the water container.
• Use only fresh, clean tap water.
• During operation, the appliance must be placed on a level, non-slip surface, impervious to splashes and stains.
• Do not operate the appliance below a hanging cupboard or similar object; there is a risk that escaping steam may be trapped underneath.
• The power cord must be kept well away from hot parts of the appliance.
• Do not leave the espresso maker unattended while in use. Do not position the appliance on or near hot surfaces, open flames or inflammable vapours.

- Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children – these materials are a potential source of danger, e.g. of suffocation.

- Always remove the plug from the wall socket

• in case of any malfunction,
• before cleaning the appliance, and also

• after use.

• When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself.

• Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
• Do not allow the power cord to hang free.
• Use only original accessory parts; the use of any attachments other than those provided by the manufacturer may cause serious hazards to the user.
• No responsibility will be accepted if damage results from improper use, or if these instructions are not complied with.

Before using for the first time

• Unpack the appliance completely and remove all packaging materials. But do not remove the safety sticker.
• Clean all detachable parts as described in the section Cleaning and care.
• Fit the panarello to the steam tube.
  Fill the container with water (see Making espresso).
• Adjust the water hardness as described in Adjusting the level of water hardness.
• Before making espresso for the first time, flush the system by drawing 2-3 large cups of water as described in Making espresso, but without using any coffee.
• During this process, use the panarello repeatedly as described in Dispensing hot water.
• This should also be done if the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time.
• Before switching on, ensure that the rotary control is set to . Otherwise all buttons will flash and the unit cannot be used.

Preparing beverages

Pressure gauge

The integral pressure gauge shows the current brewing pressure during espresso preparation. The pressure depends on how firmly the espresso powder has been compressed with the tamper, and the amount of espresso powder used. With an amount of espresso of around 25-30 ml, the processing time should be around 25-30 seconds at a pressure of around 9 bar. Depending on personal taste, the brewing pressure can be adjusted by modifying the amount of espresso powder and tamper pressure.

Pre-heating cups

For optimum taste enjoyment we recommend to pre-heat the cups. Rinse the cups with hot water or place them on the cup-warming top.

Making espresso

• Remove the water container, open the lid and fill with fresh water, observing the min/max marking.
• Ensure that the rotary control is set to.

Using espresso powder:

- Fit the filter insert for one or two cups into the filter holder.

- Load the filter insert with the desired amount of espresso coffee. We recommend 7.5 g per cup.

• Use the tamper to push down the espresso coffee evenly and firmly with a pressure of around 15 kg.

- Hint: After tampering, the compressed surface should be about 2 mm down from the rim inside the filter holder.

- Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder.

Using ESE pods:

• Fit the filter insert for ESE pods into the filter holder.

- Insert a pod.

- Fit the filter holder with the handle facing left to the boiler outlet. Secure the filter holder by turning the handle to the right, locking it underneath the symbol.

- Place one or two cup(s) onto the drip tray underneath the outlet opening.

- Press ⏻ to turn the unit on. The cup symbols start flashing slowly while the unit is pre-heating.

- Once the cup symbols are permanently lit, the brewing process can be started by pressing or button.

- Once brewing is complete, remove the cup(s) and switch the unit off.

- Allow the filter holder to cool down, then remove and clean it as described in Cleaning and care.

• To avoid spilling, always empty the drip tray in good time, observing the red float indicator.

- Hint:

If the appliance has been used for frothing or hot water, it must be allowed to cool down before making espresso. The 📋 and 🌐 buttons are flashing rapidly to show that the unit is too hot.

To accelerate cooling, you can release water from the panarello. Place a suitable container underneath the panarello and set the rotary control to for around 2 seconds. The unit is ready for use when the and buttons are permanently lit.

Making cappuccino

• First prepare the espresso as described in Making espresso.
• Fill a suitable heat-resistant jug with about 100 ml of fresh, cold milk from the fridge.
  • To prevent the milk from spilling over during the frothing process, the jug should be only half full.
• Press The button flashes while the unit is preheating.
• Once the 🎨 button shows a steady light, place the milk jug underneath the panarello so that the lower of the panarello is just submerged in the milk.
• Turn the rotary control to the 🏠/💡 position. The panarello is now open.
• Turn the jug with a circular motion for around 40-45 seconds.
• Once the milk is sufficiently frothy, turn the rotary control back to and remove the milk jug.
• The steam tube must be cleaned after each milk froth preparation. To do this, hold a suitable container under the panarello and turn the rotary control to for a few seconds.
• After the preparation is finished, switch the appliance off or press the button to return to the 'Espresso' menu.
• Use a spoon to spread the milk froth over the espresso. The proper ratio should be 1/3 espresso, 1/3 hot milk and 1/3 milk froth.

Dispensing hot water

• Remove the water container, open the lid and fill with fresh water, observing the min/max marking.
• Press to turn the unit on.
• Once the 📋 and 🌐 buttons shows a steady light, place a suitable container underneath the panarello.
• Set the rotary control to
• Once hot water has been drawn, set the rotary control back to ⏻

Change factory settings

• The unit has various functions which may be modified as follows:
• Turn the unit on and wait until the cup symbols are permanently lit.
• Press the button 📄 for 10 seconds to enter the Change factory settings mode. All three buttons flash alternately.
• Modify the default factory settings as described further below.
• If no input is registered for about 15 seconds, the unit returns to 'Ready' mode.
• To return the various functions (water hardness, automatic switch-off, temperature, amount) back to their factory settings, press the buttons and simultaneously, keeping them pressed for three seconds. The , and buttons start flashing and two beep signals are heard. The appliance switches off.

Adjusting the level of water hardness

• The unit gives you a descaling notification. Depending on the water quality (lime content), the button will flash after 600, 500 (factory setting) or 400 cup cycles.
• To ensure proper functioning of the descaling notification, the level of water hardness in your area must be set.

• The level of water hardness can be set for soft, normal or hard water.

• Enter the Change factory settings mode (see Change factory settings).

• Press 📋 briefly to enter the ‘water hardness’ mode.

- Press one of the following buttons to set the required water hardness:

· soft water (< 8.4 °dH)
· medium hard water (8.4 – 14 °dH)
· hard water (> 14 °dH / 2.5 mmol/l)
- After 3 seconds, the 📄 button flashes 3 times to confirm the new setting. The unit returns to 'Ready' mode.

Automatic switch-off

• This appliance comes with an automatic switch-off feature.
• The unit automatically switches off after 25 minutes of non-use.

• The duration until automatic switch-off can set at 9 minutes, 25 minutes (factory setting) or 3 hours:

• Enter the Change factory settings mode (see Change factory settings).

• Press 📋 briefly to enter the Automatic switch-off mode.

- Press one of the following buttons to set the desired auto switch-off time:

- After 3 seconds, the button flashes 3 times to confirm the new setting. The unit returns to 'Ready' mode.

Changing the espresso temperature

• The temperature of the espresso can be adjusted to low, medium (factory setting) and high.

• Adjust the temperature as follows:

• Enter the Change factory settings mode (see Change factory settings).

• Press 📋 briefly to enter the Changing the espresso temperature mode.

- Press one of the following buttons to set the desired temperature:

: low
· : medium
: high
- After 3 seconds, the button flashes 3 times to confirm the new setting. The unit returns to 'Ready' mode.

Changing the espresso amount

• The amount of espresso per cup can be adjusted individually.
• Proceed as described in Making espresso, but keep the or pressed, until the desired espresso amount has been drawn.
• This amount setting is now saved for future cups. The amount of espresso must be between 15 and 220 ml. Any other quantities cannot be saved.
  • The default factory setting is 20 ml/cup.

Cleaning and care

• Remove the plug from the wall socket and wait until the appliance has cooled down.
  • To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the appliance with liquids or immerse it.
• Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions.
• Allow the panarello to cool down after each use, then remove and clean it with hot soapy water. The small aperture on the centre of the panarello must be unobstructed at all times. If necessary, remove any blockage using a fine needle.
• Wipe the outside of the steam tube with a damp cloth.
• Allow the sieve holder to cool down sufficiently before tapping its side against a vertical surface to loosen the grounds before emptying it.
• The indentations on the filter holder facilitate removing the filter sieve; use the fingers to pull the sieve out from above.
• The filter holder, filter inserts and drip tray may be cleaned in warm water using a mild detergent; do not clean these parts in a dish-washer.
• Remove the water container and pour out any remaining water. Clean the container with soapy water and dry thoroughly.
• The exterior housing may be wiped with a damp, lint-free cloth.

Descaling instructions

• 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 ensure proper functioning.
• Any warranty claim will be null and void if the appliance malfunctions because of insufficient descaling.
• The ⏻ button starts flashing when the unit needs descaling.
• Descaling must not be done right away, but should be done soonest.

• Vinegar concentrate or a commercially available descaler may be used.

• Fill the water container to the max marking with descaling solution or water mixed with 70 ml of concentrated vinegar.

• Fit the filter holder with a filter insert, but without any coffee.
• Place a suitable container with a capacity of at least 1.1 L underneath the boiler outlet, and a second container underneath the panarello.

- Enter the Change factory settings mode (see Change factory settings).

- Set the rotary control to enter the Descaling mode. The buttons and alternate, flashing slowly.

• Press ⚠ Descaling starts and will last for about 25 minutes.
• Turn the rotary control to after around 15 seconds.
• Once the water container is half empty, set the rotary control back to 10 for around 10 seconds.
• Repeat the procedure after around 5 minutes.
• Should the container be empty before descaling is complete, replenish with tap water.
• Once descaling is complete, three beep signals are heard and starts flashing. Empty, rinse and then re-fill the water container up to the max marking with fresh water and press. A three-minute flushing phase follows. During this phase, briefly set the rotary control to twice.
• Afterwards, briefly activate the panarello twice as described in Dispensing hot water.
• Descaling is now complete and the appliance switches off.

Hint: If the rotary control is still set to position all four buttons are lit. Set the control back to The descaling process can only be interrupted by disconnecting the unit from the mains.

- Do not pour descalers into enamelled sinks.

Disposal

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.

Guarantee

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 modified, 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.

Technical specifications

Device category, Art. no. Coffee makerKA 5995/9270
Voltage 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Output/energy consumption	1350 Watt
Dimensions(W x H x D)	165 x 300 x 450 mm
Weight ca. 4.3 kg
Special markings
	Do not dispose of in domestic garbage.
	This product complies with all binding CE labelling directives.

Trouble-shooting

Problem Cause Solution
The appliance does not work, and all buttons are flashing.	The rotary control is set to 🎨/ˆ. Set the rotary control to . ○
No water/steam coming out.	Water container not filled. Fill water container.
	Water container not fitted properly. Fit water container correctly.
	Unit has not preheated. Wait until the buttons stop flashing.
Water dripping from the steam tube.	Steam/hot-water valve leaking.	Switch rotary control repeatedly between and ⭕/ˆ
Milk is not properly frothed.	Panarello blocked. Detach panarello and clean the air-intake aperture on the side.
No espresso coming out. The buttons are fast-flashing.	Unit too hot. Let the unit cool down (see Making espresso, Hint II)
No espresso coming out.	Rotary control in position 🎨/ˆ. Set control to . ○
	Water container has run dry. Replenish water. Place a container under the panarello and set rotary control to 🎨/ˆ until water is emitted steadily.
No Crema. Espresso powder too coarse. Use finer coffee powder.
	Coffee powder not sufficiently tampered.	Use slightly more pressure.
Espresso too weak.	Espresso powder too coarse.	Use finer coffee powder.
	Not enough espresso powder.	Use more coffee powder n. Reduce cup fill quantity.
Espresso too strong.	Espresso powder too file.	Use coarser powder.
	Too much espresso powder.	Use less coffee powder. Increase cup fill quantity.
Espresso spills from the filter holder rim.	Filter holder not fitted properly.	Re-fit holder correctly and lock properly.
	Espresso powder residue on filter holder rim.	Remove powder residue.
	Excessive amount of espresso powder. Use less espresso powder.

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GEI

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