5918 - Coffee machine Cloer - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Espresso coffee machine
Brand	Cloer
Model	5918
Capacity	Up to 4 cups (markings 3 and 4)
Main functions	Espresso preparation, overheating protection (double safety)
Materials	Plastic and metal (coffee maker body)
Power supply	Standard mains plug 220-240 V (depending on country)
Cable length	Approx. 80 cm (estimate)
Weight	Approx. 1 kg (estimate)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	Approx. 20 x 15 x 25 cm (estimate)
Coffee type	Ground for espresso
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with hot water, do not immerse base, descale with citric acid or vinegar
Safety	Double overheating protection, automatic shut-off in case of water shortage
Included accessories	Coffee maker with lid, filter holder, water tank with safety valve, base with cable
Recommended use	Household use only
Warranty	2 years (under conditions of the manual)
After-sales service	Authorized Cloer dealer or Cloer factory service
Certifications	Conforms to EC directives
Suggested recipes	Iced espresso, Latte macchiato, Orange espresso

Frequently Asked Questions - 5918 Cloer

How to prepare an espresso with the Cloer 5918 machine?

Fill the water tank to the desired mark (3 or 4). Fill the filter with ground espresso coffee without tamping. Screw the upper part onto the lower part until the arrows align. Place on the base, plug in and turn on. Wait for the indicator light to go out before serving.

Why does my espresso have no aroma?

Possible cause: too little ground coffee in the filter or coffee too old. Solution: put more coffee or buy a new pack. Use a stronger coffee.

What to do if the espresso is too strong or bitter?

You have put too much ground coffee. Reduce the amount of coffee in the filter.

How to clean the Cloer 5918 coffee machine?

Unplug and let cool. Clean the coffee maker, filters and tank with hot water and a soft brush. Never immerse the base in water. Dry after cleaning.

Do I need to descale the machine? How?

Yes, if limescale forms in the water tank. Use citric acid or vinegar to descale. Follow the instructions in the manual.

What to do if steam hisses between the tank and the coffee maker?

The two parts are screwed incorrectly or warped. Turn off the appliance, unplug, let cool, then screw back correctly.

Steam escapes from the safety valve, what to do?

The coffee is too tamped. Let cool, unplug, fill the filter without tamping the coffee.

Can I use coffee beans?

No, use only ground espresso coffee. The machine is not designed for beans.

The machine does not work, what should I check?

Check that the water tank sits correctly on the base and the contact point. Make sure the plug is connected and the indicator light turns on.

How to store the machine after use?

Let cool completely, clean, dry, then unscrew the appliance before storing. Keep out of reach of children.

USER MANUAL 5918 Cloer

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Bedienungsanleitung

Instruction Manual

Espressokocher 5918

Espresso Maker 5918

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Operating Instructions 8

Basic safety instructions

• The appliance is intended to be used in household only and using in:
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments
• in farm houses
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
• on bed and breakfast type environments.

- Have repairs of Cloer electronic appliances carried out only by authorized Cloer specialist dealers or by the Cloer customer service. Improper repairs can involve substantial dangers for the user. Furthermore, this will void your warranty claims.

- Only operate the appliance at household-usual power sockets. Check if the mains voltage stated on the type plate is up to that of your power supply network.

- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Cloer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Pull power plug of the power socket
- in case of a defect.
- if the appliance is not used for a longer time.
– before any cleaning.

- Only pull at the plug, never at the feed cable.

- Do not stretch the supply line too tightly, do not pull it over sharp edges, do not use it for carrying and protect it from heat (e.g. hot plate)

- Do not use the feed cable for carrying and protect it from heat (hotplate / open flame).

- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

- Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

- Do not leave children unattended to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

- Do not use the appliance in outdoor.

- Protect your appliance from humidity (splash water / rain).

- Let the appliance cool off before cleaning or stowing away.

- Do not immerse the appliance in water.

- The device may not be opened when it is in operation.

- Please avoid pouring water over the contact socket. If water accidentally reaches the contact socket, proceed as follows:

- Pull the power plug from the socket.

- Dry off the contact socket and the storage surface with an absorbent, dry kitchen towel.

- Plúg the power plug in again.

- You can find notes for proper cleaning on page 10.

- ATTENTION: After use, the heating element of the device will still give off residual heat, risk of burns!

- Avoid injuries due to misuse of the device.

Description of appliance / parts:

1. Coffee pot with lid
2. Filter insert
3. Water tank with safety valve
4. Contact base with cord

Preparation for use

• Remove all packaging elements and labels, but not the rating plate.
• Place the espresso maker on a dry, level, and non-slip surface.
  • Make sure that the power cord never comes into contact with hot surfaces.
• Do not stretch the cord over corners and edges.

Before initial use

• Clean the coffee pot, the filter insert, and the water tank under clear, warm water to remove any possible production residue.
  • Make sure not to immerse the contact base or the water tank in water.
• For hygienic reasons, we recommend that you prepare and pour away a cup of espresso before making your first real cup of espresso. You can brew this trial espresso with the amount of coffee required to make 3 cups.

Safety information

The appliance meets the requirements of the applicable BG directives. The appliance is intended for indoor door use only.

• Use the espresso maker only with the provided contact base.
• Do not place the contact base and the coffee pot on a stove or gas flame.
• The contact base may only be operated when it is dry.
• Please make sure that water is never spilled on the contact base.

• If water is accidentally spilled onto the contact base, proceed as follows:

• Unplug the unit from the wall socket.

• Dry the contact base with an absorbent dry kitchen towel.
  – Dry the surface beneath the contact base.
• Plug the unit into the wall socket again.

CAUTION!

The espresso maker becomes hot during operation. There is a hazard of burn injury!

Avoid touching the surface of the appliance. Grab the espresso maker only by its insulated handle!

• Do not open the lid of the coffee pot during operation. Scalding may result from escaping steam!
• Wait until the boiling process is complete and the control lamp turns off.

Do not remove the espresso maker from the contact base during brewing! Never try to remove or re-adjust the coffee pot and the water tank or perform similar operations during the operation of the espresso maker!

• Unplug the power cord immediately if the appliance, the rubber gasket or the electric cord has become damaged.
• Unplug the appliance after using it.
  • Use only espresso coffee powder.

CAUTION!

Fill the water tank only with water and never with milk, sugar or other liquids or ingredients!

- Do not overfill the espresso maker. If the espresso maker is overfilled, boiling coffee may be ejected.

ATTENTION!

Operation

• Fill water into the water tank up to the mark „4“.
• For a stronger espresso fill the water only up to mark „3“.
  • Take the filter insert and fill it loosely with ground espresso powder.
• Smooth the espresso powder lightly over the edge, but do not press the espresso powder into the filter.
• Insert the filled filter insert into the water tank.
• Remove any powder residues from the edge so that the seal can close perfectly.
• Screw the top of the espresso maker onto the water container by placing the top of the espresso maker straight onto the water container and turning clockwise until the two arrows are aligned.
• Ensure that the containers are not tilted and that the pot is really tight, so that steam cannot escape.
• Now place the espresso pot on the contact socket.
• Plug the plug into the socket.
• Switch the espresso maker on.
• Do not open the lid during the brewing process.
• Risk of scalding!
• The espresso is ready when the control lamp goes out
  • Pull the power plug out.
  • Now you can serve the espresso.

CAUTION! The housing of the espresso maker is hot! Grab the pot only by its handle!

• Before making more espresso, let the appliance cool off first.
  • After that please clean the espresso maker according to clause cleaning.
• Then, proceed as described above.

Overheating protection device

- The espresso maker is equipped with a double-action overheating protection device. In the event that you accidentally operate the espresso maker without water or if the water level is too low, causing the water to evaporate during boiling, the device will automatically switch off for your safety. The device will be ready to operate once it has been filled with cold water.

Cleaning

• Always unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
• Let the appliance cool off before cleaning it.
- Clean the coffee pot, filter inserts, and water tanks with hot water.
- By swaying the pin in the safety valve you prevent that the vave chokes.
• To make cleaning easier, you can also use a bottle brush.
• Make sure not to immerse the contact base or the water tank in water!
- Do not use any abrasives or cleaning sprays.
• Do not place the appliance in the dishwasher!
• Always let the appliance thoroughly dry, and disassemble the appliance before storing it.
- If the water tank has collected lime, use citric acid or vinegar to decalcify your espressomaker.

Recipes

Espresso on ice

Ingredients per person:

• 1 Espresso
• 1-2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
- Sweetened cream
• Chocolate sprinkles

Preparation:

- Cool a freshly made espresso in a water bath (use ice cubes if necessary). Fill the cooled espresso in glasses (up to 2/3), add 1 to 2 scoops (or tablespoons) of vanilla ice cream, and garnish with sweetened cream and chocolate sprinkles.

Latte macchiato

Ingredients per person:

• 1 Espresso
- 145 ml milk
- Cocoa powder

Preparation:

- Heat up approx. 120 ml of milk per glass, and use part of the milk to make milk foam. Fill each glass with 25 ml of cold milk, and carefully add hot milk and milk foam. Pouring the espresso slowly through the milk foam creates three layers (milk, espresso, milk foam). To top your espresso off, garnish with cocoa powder.

Espresso Orange

Ingredients per person:

• 1 Espresso
• 2 TBSP orange juice
• 4 cl brandy
- 1 tsp sugar
- Milk foam
• Orange or cocoa powder

Preparation:

Stir the espresso, orange juice, brandy, and sugar into a cup. Top off the espresso with a crown of milk foam, and garnish with orange rind or cocoa powder.

Problem / Cause / Solution

Problem Possible cause	Solution
Appliance does not work	The water tank is not properly placed on the plugged into the wall socket	Make sure that the central contact of the water tank is placed correctly on the central base
The espresso lacks aroma	You did not fill the filter insert with enough espresso powder	Add more espresso powder to the filter insert
	The espresso powder is too old	Buy fresh espresso powder, and seal it well before storing it
	The espresso powder you used is too mild	Try a stronger roast of espresso
The espresso is too strong and tastes bitter	You filled the filter insert with too much espresso	Use less espresso powder
	The flavour of the espresso powder you used is too strong	Try a milder roast of espresso
Problem Possible cause	Solution
Steam escapes from between the water tank and the coffee pot	Water tank and coffee pot are not perfectly lined up and have tilted	Switch the appliance off, unplug it, and let it cool off. Screw the appliance back together
A lot of steam escapes from the pressure control valve	The espresso powder was compressed too much and prevents the steam from permeting. The steam, therefore, escapes from the pressure control valve	Let the appliance cool off, unplug it, and fill the filter insert with espresso again. Make sure the powder is not compressed

Environmentally friendly disposal

We use only environmentally friendly packaging for the transport of our appliances. Please recycle cardboard/paper and plastic packaging appropriately.

CAUTION!

Electrical appliances should not be disposed of with

the household trash.

Electrical appliances contain valuable raw materials. When an appliance is worn-out, please take it to a recognised recycling facility. Please consult the local authorities for information on recycling appliances.

Customer service

In the event that your Cloer appliance becomes defective, please contact your Cloer dealer or Cloer customer service department.

Cloer electrical appliances comply with current EC guidelines and safety regulations.

Conditions of warranty

Cloer grants you, the private end user, a limited manufacturer's warranty. Assuming careful handling and compliance with the operating instructions and safety notices, we will be obligated to replace the appliance at no cost, insofar as there are defects in material or workmanship. The repair will be effected by repairing or replacing defective components. Any parts replaced will become the property of Cloer. All further claims of any type, especially claims for indemnification, are not valid. This warranty does not affect any rights of the customer with respect to the sale of goods in accordance with the applicable national laws. The warranty period is 2 years starting from the date on which the product was first purchased by an end consumer. The warranty period will not be extended or begin anew or in any other way be affected by the subsequent sale, repair or replacement of the product. This warranty is passed on to you by your retail dealer. In order to assert a warranty claim, please contact your dealer directly.

If you have questions about your product, please contact the Cloer importer in your country. The address and telephone number can be found on our website at http://cloer.com or you can

send an e-mail to

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As proof of warranty entitlement you must submit the original sales receipt with the date of sale and the dealer's address. Without the sales receipt, the repair will be carried out at your expense without asking.

The warranty does not cover damages resulting from

improper use,
• natural wear and tear,
• external influences (e.g. damage from transport,
• shocks, jolts, heat, acids, etc.),
insufficient decalcifying *
• or unsuitable accessories.

The warranty will be void if the appliance is used commercially,

• is opened or modified without authorisation

• or if unauthorised repairs are attempted.

Also, the warranty does not apply to consumable materials.

* electric kettle / coffeemaker / teamaker

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