Coffee Taste & Style - Coffee machine CASO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Coffee Taste & Style CASO

Item No. 184624 10 Operating Manual

Please read the information contained herein so that you can become familiar with your device quickly and take advantage of the full scope of its functions. Your Coffee Taste & Style will serve you for many years if you handle it and care for it properly. We wish you a lot of pleasure in using it!

10.2 Information on this manual

These Operating Instructions are a component of the Coffee Taste & Style (referred to hereafter as the device) and provide you with important information for the initial commissioning, safety, intended use and care of the device. The Operating Instructions must be available at all times at the device. This Operating Manual must be read and applied by every person who is instructed to work with the device:

• Commissioning • Operation • Troubleshooting and/or • Cleaning Keep the Operating Manual in a safe place and pass it on to the subsequent owner along with the device.

10.3 Warning notices

The following warning notices are used in the Operating Manual concerned here. DANGER A warning notice of this level of danger indicates a potentially dangerous situation. If the dangerous situation is not avoided, this can lead to death or serious injuries. ► Observe the instructions in this warning notice in order to avoid the danger of death or serious personal injuries. WARNING A warning notice of this level of danger indicates a possible dangerous situation. If the dangerous situation is not avoided, this can lead to serious injuries. ► Observe the instructions in this warning notice in order to avoid the personal injuries. ATTENTION A warning notice of this level of danger indicates a possible dangerous situation. If the dangerous situation is not avoided, this can lead to slight or moderate injuries. ► Observe the instructions in this warning notice in order to avoid the personal injuries. PLEASE NOTE A notice of this kind indicates additional information, which will simplify the handling of the machine.25

10.4 Limitation of liability

All the technical information, data and notices with regard to the installation, operation and care are completely up-to-date at the time of printing and are compiled to the best of our knowledge and belief, taking our past experience and findings into consideration. No claims can be derived from the information provided, the illustrations or descriptions in this manual. The manufacturer does not assume any liability for damages arising as a result of the following:

• Non-observance of the manual

• Uses for non-intended purposes

• Technical alterations, modifications of the device

• Use of unauthorized spare parts Modifications of the device are not recommended and are not covered by the guarantee. All translations are carried out to the best of our knowledge. We do not assume any liability for translation errors, not even if the translation was carried out by us or on our instructions. The original German text remains solely binding.

10.5 Copyright protection

This document is copyright protected. Braukmann GmbH reserves all the rights, including those for photomechanical reproduction, duplication and distribution using special processes (e.g. data processing, data carriers, data networks), even partially. Subject to content and technical changes. 11 Safety This chapter provides you with important safety notices when handling the device. The device corresponds with the required safety regulations. Improper use can result in personal or property damages.

This device is only intended for use in households in enclosed spaces for cooking/brewing of coffee. This device is intended for use in the household and for similar applications such as: in kitchens for employees in shops, offices, and other commercial areas; in B&Bs, in agricultural estates;

• by customers in hotels, motels and other residential establishments. Uses for a different purpose or for a purpose which exceeds this description are considered incompatible with the intended or designated use.26 Warning Danger due to unintended use! Dangers can emanate from the device if it is used for an unintended use and/or a different kind of use. ► Use the device exclusively for its intended use. ► Observe the procedural methods described in this Operating Manual. Claims of all kinds due to damages resulting from unintended uses are excluded. The User bears the sole risk.

11.2 General Safety information

Please note Please observe the following general safety notices with regard to the safe handling of the device. ► Read all these instructions before using the device. ► This device may be used by children aged 8 and above, if they are supervised or have been instructed at to the safe use of the device and have understood the resulting hazards. ► Children are not allowed to play with the device. The device and its connecting cable must be kept away from children who are less than 8 years old. ► The device may be used by individuals with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of experience and / or knowledge of their use if they are supervised or have been instructed at to the safe use of the device and have understood the resulting hazards. ► Cleaning and maintenance by the user must not be performed by children unless they are at least 8 years old and are supervised. ► Examine the device for any visible external damages prior to using it. Never put a damaged device into operation. ► If the power cable or plug are damaged, then they must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid a hazard. ► Do not leave the device unsupervised when it is in operation.27 Please note ► Do not operate the device if it is empty. This could damage the device. ► Never fill the water tank beyond max-marking. ► Use the device exclusively for cooking coffee. Do not fill any other liquids (as water) or foods in the device. ► Unplug your device as soon as you stop using it or to clean it. ► Do not leave the power cord hanging within children's reach. ► The power cord must never be near or in contact with the hot parts of the machine, near a source of heat or over a sharp edge. ► For your own safety, only use manufacturer accessories and spare parts suited to your machine. ► Do not disconnect the plug from the socket by pulling on the cord. ► Do not use the coffeepot on an open flame or on electric cooker plates. ► Do not add water in the device if it is still hot. ► Always keep the lid closed when the coffee maker is operating. ► Never use the coffeepot without the lid. ► Only customer service departments authorized by the manufacturer may carry out repairs on the device, as otherwise the guarantee entitlements will be null and void in the event of any subsequent damages. Improperly performed repairs can cause considerable dangers for the user. ► Defective components must always be replaced with original replacement parts. Only such parts will guarantee that the safety requirements are fulfilled.28

11.3 Sources of danger

11.3.1 Danger of burns

Warning The water, heated in this coffee maker, the water tank as well as the warming plate, become very hot. Please observe the following safety notices in order not to burn or scald yourself or others. ► During brewing of coffee the water tank, warming plate, coffeepot and filterholder with filter will become hot! ► Please always test the temperature of the coffee, before drinking. ► The lid must always remain closed during brewing of coffee.

11.3.2 Risk of injury

Warning There may be a risk of injury. ► The coffeepot is made of glass. Glass breakage can result in sharp and fierce edges. There is a risk of injury. ► Do not use the coffee pot if it is damaged.

11.3.3 Dangers due to electrical power

DANGER Mortal danger due to electrical power! Mortal danger exists when coming into contact with live wires or subassemblies! Observe the following safety notices to avoid dangers due to electrical power: ► Do not operate this device if it has a damaged cable or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the power cable or plug are damaged, then they must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid a hazard.29 DANGER ► Do not open the housing on the device under any circumstances. There is a danger of an electrical shock if live connections are touched and the electrical or mechanical structure is altered. In addition, functional faults on the device can also occur. ► Do not put the machine, power cord or plug in water or any other liquid. ► Be careful and avoid water spillage on the plug. 12 Commissioning This chapter provides you with important safety notices during the initial commissioning of the device. Observe the following notices to avoid dangers and damages:

12.1 Safety information

Warning ► Packaging materials may not be used for playing. There is a danger of suffocation.

12.2 Delivery scope and transport inspection

As a rule, the device is delivered with the following components:

• Coffee Taste & Style • Coffee pot • Filterholder with permanent filter

• Coffee spoon • Operating Instructions Please note ► Examine the shipment for its completeness and for any visible damages. ► Immediately notify the carrier, the insurance and the supplier about any incomplete shipment or damages as a result of inadequate packaging or due to transportation.

To unpack the device, proceed as follows:

• Remove the device out of the carton and remove the packaging material.

12.4 Disposal of the packaging

The packaging protects the device against damages during transit. The packaging materials are selected in accordance with environmentally compatible and recycling- related points of view and can therefore be recycled.30 Returning the packaging back to the material loop saves raw materials and reduces the quantities of accumulated waste. Take any packaging materials that are no longer required to “Green Dot” recycling collection points for disposal. Please note ► If possible, keep the original packaging for the device for the duration of the guarantee period of the device, in order that the device can be re-packaged properly in the event of a guarantee claim.

12.5 Setup location requirements:

In order to ensure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device, the setup location must fulfil the following prerequisites:

• Only use this coffee maker on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface away from water splashes and any heat sources.

• Choose the setup location in such a way that children cannot reach any hot surfaces on the device.

• Do not operate the device under delicate furniture as the escaping steam could damage them.

• Do not set up the device in a hot, wet or extremely damp environment or near flammable material.

• The electrical socket must be easily accessible so that the power lead can be disconnected easily, in the case of an emergency.

• The installation and assembly of this device in non-stationary setup locations (e.g. on ships) must be carried out by specialist companies / electricians, provided they guarantee the prerequisites for the safe use of this device.

12.6 Electrical connection

In order to ensure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device, the following instructions must be observed for the electrical connection:

• Before connecting the device, compare the connection data (voltage and frequency) on the rating plate with those of your electrical network. This data must agree in order that no damages occur in the device. If in doubt, ask your qualified electrician.

• The connection between the device and the electrical network may employ a 3 meter long (max.) extension cable with a cross-section of 1.5 mm². The use of multiple plugs or gangs is prohibited because of the danger of fire that is involved with this.

• Make sure that the power cable is undamaged and has not been installed under the device or over hot or sharp surfaces.

• The electrical outlet must be protected by a 16A safety cut-out switch.

• The electrical safety of the device is only guaranteed if the device is connected to a properly installed protective conductor system. If in doubt, have the house installation checked over by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be made responsible for damages that are caused by a missing or damaged protective conductor.31

12.7 Warning notices

Attention Danger due to hot surface! ► Do not touch the hot surfaces of the device. Danger of burns! ► Do not set or lay any items on the device.

The rating plate with the connection and performance data can be founded on the bottom of the unit. 13 Operation and Handing This chapter provides you with important notices with regard to operating the device. Observe the following notices to avoid dangers and damages: Warning ► Do not leave the device unsupervised when it is in operation, so that you can intervene quickly in the event of dangers. ► Operate the device only with placed filterholder.

H: Setting the hours Min: Setting the minutes On/Off: Start/Stop of brewing process, switching to TIMER mode Press On/Off button once: The device will be switched on and the brewing process is started. The red LED lights up Press On/Off button twice: The device switches to TIMER mode, the white Led lights up and the device will start brewing process once programed time is reached. Press On/Off button three times: Process will be stopped, red and white LED turn off. Prog: Setting the clock and TIMER Press Prog button once: Set the clock with H and Min Press Prog button twice: Set the Timer with H and Min Mode: Setting of the strength of the flavour of the brewed coffee ( mild, medium strong).32

13.2 Before using your device for the first time

Operate the device with only 1,5 litres of water (without paper filter and without coffee ground), as described in “quick start”. Clean the device afterwards.

13.3 Setting the clock

Plug in the device. Press Prog button and CLOCK lights up. Use the H button to set the hours and the Min button to set the minutes. The setting is validated automatically.

Warning ► Warning symbol: hot steam. ► Caution hot steam can escape at device. Risk of burns.

Fill desired quantity of water into the watertank. Check that filterholder is placed. Insert the permanent filter into the filterholder or fold the bottom of a paper filter with 1x4 size and insert it into the filter holder. Fill desired amount of ground coffee into the filter. Please note ► Do not fill to much ground coffee into the filter,otherwise the coffee grounds could overflow. Close the lid of the device. Place the coffee pot on the warming plate below the drip stop. Plug in the mains plug.

13.4.2 Selection of strength of flavour

With Mode button you can select desired strength of flavour of the brewed coffee ( mild, medium, strong). The flavour depends on the swelling time of the coffee ground. The selected strength of flavour will be saved.

Finish the „preparations“. Press On/Off button, the red LED lights up and the device starts the brewing process with already selected strength of flavour. The device keeps the coffee warm for 35 minutes after brewing and switches off afterwards. The red LED lights up during keep warm. If you want to stop the keep warm function then press On/Off button until the red and white LED will switch off. Please note ► The device is stopped when neither the red nor the white LED light up.33 Please note ► The amount of brewed coffee may differ from the amount of water as coffee ground absorbs different amount of water depending on the amount and degree of grinding of the coffee ground ► The device is equipped with a drip stop system which enables you to serve coffee before all the water has dripped through. Quickly put the coffee pot back in place to avoid any overflowing. ► Do not fill hot water into the watertank. ► Never fill the water tank beyond max-marking. ► Wait a few minutes before making another pot of coffee. Warning ► The warming plate is hot during keep warm. Danger of burns. ► Switch the device off when you have removed the last coffee from the coffee pot. Do not place empty coffee pot on the warming plate.

Finish the „preparations“. Press Prog button twice until TMER lights up. Use the H button to set the hours and the Min button to set the minutes for desired start time of brewing process. After this press On/Off button twice until white LED lights up, then the TIMER mode is activated. The device will start brewing process automatically when the programmed time for the TIMER is reached. Then the white LED turns off and the red LED lights up. Please note ► You can cancel the TIMER mode by pressing On/Off buton. The device is stopped when neither the red nor the white LED light up.

13.6 Cleaning and Maintenance

This chapter provides you with important notices with regard to cleaning and maintaining the device. Please observe the notices to prevent damages due to cleaning the device incorrectly and to ensure trouble-free operation.

13.7 Safety information

Attention Please observe the following safety notices, before you commence with cleaning the device: ► The device must be cleaned at regular intervals and limescale should be removed. ► Switch the device off prior to cleaning it and unplug the plug from the wall power outlet.34 Attention ► The water tank, coffee pot and filter holder with filter are hot after their use. There is a danger of burns! Wait until the device has cooled down. ► Do not use any aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. ► Do not scrape off stubborn dirt with hard items.

Remove the coffee grounds from permanent filter or discard the paper filter with coffee grounds. Thoroughly rinse the permanent filter and filter holder under running water. Rinse the coffee pot. The device can be wiped with a damp cloth. Dry all parts thoroughly. Warning ► Do not clean the device when it is hot. ► Never put the device in water or under running water. ► Be sure to unplug the device before cleaning. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug or device in water or liquid.

Depending on the hardness of water you should descale the device once every month. Please note ► If needed descale also the permant filter. Fill the water tank with one quarter of white vinegar and three quarters of water. Plug in the mainsplug and press On/Off button. Brew the mixture completey and then pour it away. Repeat the process until no limesale is left. Then brew 1-2 times 1,5 liters of water and repeat the process if necessary until there is no noticeable odor of vinegar. Pour away the water. Please note ► Regularly decalcifying of your device will reduce the electricity used and prolong the life of the device. ► The guarantee excludes devices which have stopped working or do not work properly due to lack of descaling. 14 Troubleshooting This chapter provides you with important notices with regard to operating the device. Observe the following notices to avoid dangers and damages: Attention ► Only qualified electricians, who have been trained by the manufacturer, may carry out any repairs on electrical equipment. ► Improperly performed repairs can cause considerable dangers for the user and damages to the device.35

14.1 Causes and rectification of faults

Problem Possible cause Possible solution Coffee brews too slowly (more than 10 minutes) or is not hot enough Gerät ist verkalkt Descale the device regularly, look at chapter descaling. There is coffee grounds in the coffee pot Device needs to be cleaned. The paper filter is too small. Too much coffee ground is used. Clean the device (esepcially the drip-stop valve). Us the permanent filter or paper filter in size 1x4. Use lee coffee ground. Coffee has accumulated in the filter and coffee grounds overflowed. The coffee pot was not placed on the warming plate for too long time during the brewing process, so that the filter could not empty. Too much coffee ground is used. Unplug the mains plug. Place the coffee pot on the warming plate so that the filter can empty. Clean the device. Use lee coffee ground. The drip-stop does not work Residues of coffee at drip- stop Clean the valve (at the bottom of the filter holder) under running water and press carefully the drip stop several times. Water leaks from the bottom of the device. Device is defective. Unplug the mains plug. Do not use the device anymore. Contact the customer service. Please note ► If you are unable to solve the problem with the steps shown above, please contact Customer Service. 15 Disposal of the Old Device Old electric and electronic devices frequently still contain valuable materials. However, they also contain damaging substances, which were necessary for their functionality and safety. If these were put in the non-recyclable waste or were handled incorrectly, they could be detrimental to human health and the environment. Therefore, do not put your old device into the non-recyclable waste under any circumstances. Please note ► Utilise the collection point, established in your town, to return and recycle old electric and electronic devices. If necessary, contact your town hall, local refuse collection service or your dealer for information. ► Ensure that your old device is stored safely away from children until it is taken away.36 16 Guarantee We provide a 24 month guarantee for this product, commencing from the date of sale, for faults which are attributable to production or material faults. Your legal guarantee entitlements in accordance with § 439 ff. BGB-E remain unaffected by this. The guarantee does not include damages, which were incurred as a result of improper handling or use, as well as malfunctions which only have a minor effect on the function or the value of the device. Consumables, transit damages, inasmuch as we are not responsible for these, as well as damages, which were incurred as a result of any repairs that were not performed by us, are also excluded from the guarantee entitlements. This device is designed for use in domestic situations and has the appropriate performance levels. Any use in commercial situations is only covered under the guarantee to the extent that it would be comparable with the stresses of being used in a domestic situation. It is not intended for any additional, commercial use. In the event of justified complaints, we will repair the faulty device at our discretion or replace it with a trouble-free device. Any pending faults must be reported within 14 days of delivery. All further claims are excluded. To enforce a guarantee claim, please contact us prior to returning the device (always provide us with proof of purchase). 17 Technical Data Device Electric coffee machine Name Coffee Taste & Style Item No.: