Arabica Comfort - Coffee machine Klarstein - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Arabica Comfort Klarstein

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Unit 6 Riverside Business Centre

Brighton Road

Shoreham-by-Sea

BN43 6RE

United Kingdom

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on purchasing this device. Please read the following instructions carefully and follow them to prevent possible damages. We assume no liability for damage caused by disregard of the instructions and improper use. Scan the QR code to get access to the latest user manual and more product information.

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CONTENT

Safety Instructions 18

Product Overview 19

Before the first Operation 20

Commissioning 21

Operation 21

Cleaning and Maintenance 26

Troubleshooting 29

Hints on Disposal 30

Producer 30

TECHNICAL DATA

Item number 10035655
Power supply 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Power 1350 W
Water tank capacity 1,8 L

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read this booklet thoroughly before using the device to protect against damage to the device, fire, electric shock and injury to persons or property.
• Save this manual for future reference.
• This device is intended to prepare coffee using high pressure ("Espresso") and to be used in indoors household, only.
• Do not use the device for purposes other than its intended use.
• This device may be only used by children 8 years old or older and persons with limited physical, sensory and mental capabilities and / or lack of experience and knowledge, provided that they have been instructed in use of the device by a responsible person who understands the associated risks.
• Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the appliance has been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled over the appliance or objects have fallen into the appliance, or when it has been exposed to rain or humidity, when it does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Please, only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer of this device to prevent danger of physical damage, fire or electrical shock to the device or injury to persons.
• Make sure that the water tank of the device is always filled with the amount of water needed for the intended operation to prevent damage to the device.
• Stay away from hot steam escaping from the unit. Only use the handles or levers attached to the unit or its components if you want to move hot components of the unit, such as the frother or the coffee filter.
• Do not immerse the device into water or other liquids to avoid shock damage to the device and harm to you.
• Do not touch the plug of the device with wet hands. Water drops from your hands may drip on the plug and cause an electrical shock when in contact with the power socket.
  • Monitor the device during operation, since it needs manual operation.
• Store the device in a dry, clean place out of the reach of unauthorised persons.
  • Monitor children while they play near the device to protect them from damage.
• Unplug the unit when not in use.

CAUTION

Risk of injury! To avoid the risk of burns from hot surfaces and scalding by hot liquid leave the device to cool off completely before taking of or attaching components to it, before cleaning or moving the device or its components.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ESPRESSO CAPPUCCINO LATTE CLEAN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

1	Water tank lid	12	Foam control knob
2	Water tank	13	Milk foam tube
3	Sieve support	14	Foam tube lever
4	Drip tray cover	15	Single espresso
5	Drip tray	16	Double espresso
6	On/off switch	17	Single Cappucchino
7	Coffee spoon and press	18	Double Cappucchino
8	Coffee sieve for 1 cup	19	Single Latte Macchiato
9	Coffee sieve for 2 cups	20	Double Latte Macchiato
10	Sieve support	21	Cleaning function
11	Handle

BEFORE THE FIRST OPERATION

Unpacking and cleaning

• Remove the unit from the packaging and check that all parts are complete and undamaged.
• Remove all stickers and labels if there are any on the unit.
• Clean all removable parts and dry them carefully.

Choosing the right type of coffee

• The coffee should be freshly ground and dark roasted. You might want to try a French or Italian roast for your espresso. Pre-ground coffee only retains its flavour for 7-8 days if it is stored in an airtight container in a cool place.
• Do not store coffee in a fridge or freezer.
• We recommend that you grind whole beans only shortly before use. Coffee beans stored in an airtight container retain their flavour for up to 4 weeks.

Note: Do not use sugar-roasted ground coffee or sugar-roasted coffee beans, as these can clog the filter and damage the machine. If sugar-roasted coffee is accidentally used, stop using the machine immediately and take it to an electrician for servicing.

Choosing the right grind

• The coffee must be finely ground. When ground correctly, the coffee powder should look like salt.
• If the grinding is too fine, the water cannot flow through the coffee even under pressure. In this case, the coffee powder looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between your fingers.
• If the grinding is too coarse, the water flows through the coffee too quickly, preventing a full-bodied extraction.
  • Make sure you use a quality grinder for an even consistency.

COMMISSIONING

To operate the machine for the first time, follow the steps below:

1. Fill the water tank with water. The water should be between the min and max marks.
2. Pour milk into the milk tank. The water should be between the min and max marks.
3. Select the desired coffee sieve and place it in the sieve holder. Then attach the filter holder to the machine. Make sure that the filter holder is properly locked. Place a cup under the filter and make sure that the end of the milk foam tube is inside the cup.
4. Connect the machine to a power outlet.
5. Press the on button. A beep sounds then all symbols flash 3 times.
6. The first six cup symbols start flashing on the control panel. As soon as the cup symbols are permanently lit, press the symbol 📋
7. When this process is complete, all the icons will light up permanently. The machine is now ready for use.

OPERATION

Symbols and output quantities

Espresso	simple		40-60 ml
	double		90-110 ml
Cappucchino	simple		80-150 ml
	double		160-300 ml
Latte Macchiato	simple		160-300 ml
	double		250-350 ml

Filling the water tank

• Fill the tank with water. You can either fill it up with a glass or remove it from the appliance and then fill it up under the tap. If you have taken it out of the machine to fill up with water, make sure it is firmly back in place.
• Fill the container with the desired amount of water, making sure that it is within the MIN and MAX marks. Only fill cold water into the water container.
• Close the lid of the water tank and put it back in the machine. Make sure that it is firmly in place.

Filling the milk tank

If you are planning to make a cappucchino or latte macchiato, remove the milk container from the machine, open the lid and pour in the amount of cold milk you expect to need. Make sure that the milk is within the MIN and MAX marks.

Put the milk container back into the machine and make sure it is firmly in place.

Note: You can use the type of milk you prefer, such as whole milk, low-fat milk, organic milk or soy milk.

Choosing the right coffee sieve

Sieve for 1 cup Sieve for 2 cups
Suitable for a single espresso Suitable for a double espresso

Filling the coffee sieve with coffee

Fill the sieve with freshly ground coffee.	Press the coffee powder firmly down into the sieve with the press.	Remove any excess coffee powder so that the sieve holder is properly seated after insertion.

Inserting the sieve holder

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Position the sieve holder underneath the brewing head and push the retaining bracket back.

Position the sieve holder so that the handle points towards the open lock and fits into the groove.

Then turn the handle slowly to the right until the handle bar points to the closed lock 🔒

Settings before brewing

• Pull out the height-adjustable tray when using a small cup to brew espresso.
• Leave the height-adjustable tray in its compartment when using a larger cup to brew cappuccino.
• Leave the height-adjustable tray in its compartment when using a larger cup to brew latte.

Note When brewing cappuccino or latte, ensure that the foam tube lever is adjusted so that the end of the milk foam tube is inside the cup.

Switching the machine on

• Make sure that the machine is connected to the mains.

The two espresso indicator lights on the control panel blink during heating and until the water reaches the perfect temperature. Once these lights are constantly lit, the machine is ready for use.

Preparing espresso

• Press the [single Espresso] button once to brew a single espresso.
• Press the [double Espresso] button once to brew a double espresso.
• Press and hold one of the [Espresso] buttons for 3 seconds to adjust the preparation according to your preferences.
• When you are finished, press the correspond [Espresso] button again to stop the preparation.

The machine starts to prepare the espresso according to your selection. When the espresso is completely brewed the two [Espresso] lights will keep flashing to indicate that the cycle is complete.

Note: To brew less coffee than the preset amount, press the [Espresso] button during the brewing process to stop the brewing process when the desired amount of coffee is reached.

Preparation of Cappucchino

Before you prepare your cappuccino, adjust the amount of frothed milk as desired by sliding the froth control knob to the right for more froth and to the left for less froth.

Note: The foam intensity can be adjusted during the brewing cycle.

• Press the [single Cappuccino] button once to brew a single cappucchino.
• Press [double Cappuccino] button once to brew a double cappuccino.

The machine starts preparing the cappuccino according to your selection.

Before you prepare your cappuccino, adjust the amount of frothed milk as desired by sliding the froth control knob to the right for more froth and to the left for less froth.

Note: The foam intensity can be adjusted during the brewing cycle.

• Press the [single Latte] button once to brew a single Latte Macchiato.
• Press the [double Latte] button once to brew a double latte macchiato.

The machine starts preparing the latte macchiato according to your selection.

Preparing milk foam

You can also use the appliance to prepare milk foam only.

• Press and hold the [Cappuccino] button for 3 seconds to add more froth to your drink or prepare milk froth for another drink, such as hot chocolate, chai latte, or the like.
• When you are finished, press the [Cappuccino] button again to stop the operation.

After preparing drinks with milk

When you have finished preparing your drink with milk, you can either store the milk tank in the fridge (see picture) or dispose of the remaining milk.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the milk tank and the milk foam tube

Even though you can store the milk tank with milk residues in the fridge, it is important to clean the tank and the milk foam tube regularly to avoid blockages and residues. To clean the milk tank, proceed as follows:

1. Remove the milk tank from the appliance
2. Remove the cover of the tank.
3. Pour out the remaining milk. Thoroughly wash the milk tank and its lid with warm soapy water. Rinse the parts with clear water and dry them well. Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring sponges, as these will scratch the surface.
4. Place a large empty cup under the milk foam tube.
5. Press the [CLEAN] button. The machine starts to release steam through the milk foam hose. Let the machine run for a few seconds until you see no more milk in the cup. When you are finished, press the [CLEAN] button again to stop the process.
6. Remove any water residue on the milk tank, and then reinsert it into the machine.

Cleaning of brewing head, sieve holder and sieve

1. Switch off the device completely by pressing the switch on the side. Then remove the plug from the socket.
2. Wait for the heated metal parts on the machine to cool down.
3. Remove the sieve holder and dispose of the coffee grounds or used coffee pad. Wash the sieve holder and the filter with warm soapy water and rinse the parts with clean water. Do not wash the sieve holder and filters in the dishwasher.
4. Wipe the lower part of the brewing head on the machine with a damp cloth or paper towel to remove any remaining coffee grounds.
5. Replace the sieve holder (without filters) on the machine's brewing head.
6. Place a large empty cup under the sieve holder.
7. Turn the machine back on, press the espresso button once and let the machine brew with water only until it stops automatically.

Cleaning the water tank

Dispose of the remaining water by removing the tank and emptying it into the sink. It is recommended to empty the tank between applications. Wash the water tank with soapy water, rinse it well and wipe it dry. The water tank is dishwasher safe.

Cleaning the surfaces of the appliance

• Wipe the housing with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring sponges as these can scratch the surface.
• Do not attach the sieve holder to the brewing unit for storage for long periods. This can affect the seal between the brewing head and the sieve holder.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water.

Descaling

Mineral deposits that accumulate inside the unit will affect the operation of the unit. Your machine must be descaled if you notice an increase in the espresso brewing time or if white deposits form on the surface of the brewing head. The frequency of cleaning depends on the hardness of the water used. The table below lists the suggested cleaning intervals:

Water hardness Cleaning interval

Soft (filtered water) Every 80 brewing cycles

Hard (from the tap) Every 40 brewing cycles

To ensure that your coffee machine works efficiently, the internal piping is clean and the taste of the coffee is retained, you should remove the remaining mineral deposits every 2-3 months.

1. Fill the tank with water and descaling solution to about 35 mm above the lowest water level (MIN). The proportion of descaling solution used depends on the operating instructions on the descaling solution. Only use special descaler solution for coffee machines. If you do not have a descaling solution, you can use citric acid instead. The ratio of water to citric acid is 100:5 (5% citric acid).
2. Fill the milk tank with descaler solution or 5% citric acid and place it in the machine. Place a large cup (approx. 300 ml capacity) on the drip tray. Turn the foam tube lever to direct the milk foam tube onto the cup. Press the on/off switch. The machine starts to heat up and the indicator lamp lights up.
3. Attach the sieve holder (without coffee powder) to the brewing head. To brew water, press the button for the large cup of espresso.
4. Press the [CLEAN] button to interrupt the brewing cycle. Leave the cleaning solution in the machine for 20 minutes. Then press the [CLEAN] button to pump the cleaning solution into the cup.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 at least 3 times.
6. Then press the [CLEAN] button again. The machine now pumps continuously, and water and the remaining descaling solution in the water tank is completely sucked out. Finish cleaning when there is no more cleaning liquid in the tank.
7. Then fill the water tank with clean water up to the MAX mark and do not put coffee powder in the sieve holder. Repeat steps 3-4 then 5 times (step 4 need not be interrupted for 20 minutes). Then press [CLEAN] again to remove all the water from the tank. If the water or coffee still tastes sour, repeat the procedure if necessary.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible cause Approach
No coffee comes out of the sieve.	No water in the water tank.	Add water to the water tank.
	The coffee has been ground too finely.	Grind the coffee coarsely.
	Too much coffee in the sieve.	Fill the sieve with less coffee.
	The machine has not been switched on or connected.	Insert the plug into the socket and switch the machine on.
	The coffee powder has been stamped/pressed too much.	Refill the machine with coffee and do not pound it too hard.
Liquid runs out of the top of the attached sieve holder.	The sieve holder has not been locked properly.	Turn the sieve holder until it is in the locked position.
	Residue on the seal. Remove the residue.
	Too much coffee in the sieve.	Fill the sieve with less coffee.
Milk is not frothy after frothing or does not come out of the milk foam tube.	No more steam. Fill the water tank with water.
	The milk is not cold enough.	Use cold milk.
	The milk foam tube is blocked.	Clean the milk foam tube.
The coffee runs through the sieve too quickly.	The coffee has been ground too coarsely.	Grind the coffee finer.
	Not enough coffee in the sieve.	Pour more coffee into the sieve and gently tamp it.
The coffee is too thin. You have used the small strainer for a double espresso.	Use the large sieve for double espresso.
	The coffee was ground too coarsely.	Grind the coffee finer.
The symbols on the control panel flash alternately.	No water in the water tank.	Add water to the water tank.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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MANUFACTURER & IMPORTER (UK)

Manufacturer:

Chal-Tec GmbH, Wallstrasse 16, 10179 Berlin, Germany.

Importer for Great Britain:

Chal-Tec UK limited

Unit 6 Riverside Business Centre

Brighton Road

Shoreham-by-Sea

BN43 6RE

United Kingdom

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Unit 6 Riverside Business Centre

Brighton Road

Shoreham-by-Sea

BN43 6RE

United Kingdom

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Unit 6 Riverside Business Centre

Brighton Road

Shoreham-by-Sea

BN43 6RE

United Kingdom

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PRODUTTORE E IMPORTATORE (UK)

Produttore:

Chal-Tec GmbH, Wallstraße 16, 10179 Berlino, Germania.

Unit 6 Riverside Business Centre

Brighton Road

Shoreham-by-Sea

BN43 6RE

United Kingdom

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