TKA6M273 - Coffee maker BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TKA6M273 BOSCH

Safety ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. Only use this appliance: ¡ in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en- vironment at room temperature. ¡ for normal processing quantities and for normal processing times for domestic use. ¡ up to an altitude of max. 2000m above sea level. ¡ for brewing filter coffee. This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Do not let children play with the appliance. Children must not perform cleaning or user maintenance unless they are at least 8 years old and are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable. ▶ Keep packaging material away from children. ▶ Do not let children play with packaging material. ▶ Keep small parts away from children. ▶ Do not let children play with small parts. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing. ▶ The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in- stallation must be properly installed. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un- plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.Preventing material damage en

▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re- placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser- vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk. ▶ Never immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or clean in the dishwasher. ▶ Liquids must not be spilled on the appliance plug connection. ▶ Ventilate the appliance adequately. ▶ Never operate the appliance in a cupboard. ▶ Never leave the appliance unattended while it is switched on. ▶ Never place the appliance on or near hot surfaces. ▶ Never cover the warming plate. ▶ Only use replacement jugs that are approved for your model by customer service. ▶ Never touch hot appliance parts. ▶ Allow hot appliance parts to cool down before touching. ▶ Only hold the jug by the handle. ▶ To avoid injuries, only use the appliance for its intended purpose. ▶ Follow the cleaning instructions. ▶ Clean surfaces which come in contact with food before each use. ▶ To prevent bacteria forming, do not keep dairy products, baby food or similar foodstuffs in the thermos jug or keep them warm in it. Preventing material damage ▶ Only use the appliance with fresh, cold, non-carbonated water. Never add milk, ready-made drinks or instant products. ▶ Never operate the appliance when empty or overfilled. Observe the water level indicator. ▶ Leave the appliance to cool down for at least 5minutes after each use. ▶ Never heat the thermos jug in the mi- crowave or oven. ▶ Never put the thermos jug or the lid of the thermos jug in the dishwasher or in soapy water. ▶ Only place the jug in the appliance with the lid closed. ▶ Do not remove the jug during the brew- ing process. ▶ Only use the jug supplied. Overview

Coffee machine with thermos jug

Coffee machine with glass jug

Water tank with water level indic- ator, removable

Cover for water tank, removable

Filter holder, removable

Depending on the modelen Preparing the appliance for first use

Filter housing, swivelling

Cord storage compartment

Aroma button, illuminated

Descale button, illuminated

On/off button, illuminated

Depending on the model Preparing the appliance for first use Notes ¡ Perform the first cleaning process with a mixture of 5cups of water and 1cup of vinegar. ¡ Before each rinsing process switch off the appliance using the on/off button and leave it to cool down for 5minutes. ¡ Run the rinsing process twice using 6cups of water without adding vinegar.

• Fig. 2 - 8 General information ¡ Observe the water level indicator on the water tank. Fill the water tank to at least the bottom marking line and no more than the top marking line. ¡ To attain an adequate coffee temperat- ure and the full aroma, do not brew less than 3cups of coffee. A cup is approx. 125ml. ¡ Add approx. 6g medium-ground coffee for each cup. ¡ Store ground coffee in a cool place or freeze. ¡ Once a pack of coffee has been opened, always close it tightly to preserve the aroma. ¡ How coffee beans are roasted affects their flavour and aroma. – Darker roast = more flavour – Lighter roast = more acidity ¡ Condensation may form on the filter housing for technical reasons. Setting the water hardness The preset water hardness can be adjus- ted. Note:It is important to set the right water hardness so your appliance indicates in good time that it needs descaling. Requirement:The mains plug is inserted and the appliance is switched off.

Press and hold and for at least 3seconds. a The last setting saved flashes.

2. Press the on/off button within 7seconds

and select the required setting. Display Setting On/off button flashes Soft flashes Medium On/off button and flash Hard

Factory setting Water hardness levels: German de- grees in °dH French hard- ness in °fH Soft 1-8.4 1-14 Me- dium 8.4-14 14-25 Hard >14 >25 a If no further setting is made for 7seconds, the displayed setting will be saved. a The on/off button is no longer lit up and the appliance switches off. Brewing coffee Follow the illustrated instructions.

• Fig. 9 - 16Aroma intense en

Aroma intense Aroma intense Aroma intense Your appliance has a special aroma pro- gramme. The coffee is brewed for longer, giving it a more intense aroma. Using the aroma programme Note:The aroma programme can only be activated or deactivated within the first minute after brewing starts.

• Fig. 17 a The symbol lights up white. a The aroma programme remains activ- ated for all other brewing processes.

2. To deactivate the aroma programme,

press button. a The symbol is no longer lit up. Auto switch-off Your appliance is equipped with an auto- matic switch-off function that switches the appliance off after a certain period of time. Models with a thermos jug switch off a few minutes after the end of brewing. Models with a glass jug keep the coffee warm for approx. 40minutes

and then switch off. The on/off button lights up red until the cof- fee machine switches off automatically. Adjusting the switch-off time

The period of time after which the appliance switches off automatically can be adjusted. Requirement:The mains plug is inserted and the appliance is switched off.

Press and hold for at least 3seconds. a The last setting saved flashes.

2. Press the on/off button within 7seconds

and select the required setting. Display Setting On/off button flashes 20 minutes flashes 40minutes

On/off button and flash 60minutes

Factory setting a If no further setting is made for 7seconds, the displayed setting will be saved. a The on/off button is no longer lit up and the appliance switches off. Thermos jug The thermos jug has a capacity of around 8 cups. Notes ¡ The seal is not hermetically tight to stop it adhering through a suction effect. ¡ Never transport the thermos jug in a hori- zontal position or coffee might leak out. ¡ Do not keep or transport carbonated drinks in the thermos jug. ¡ If you rinse the thermos jug with hot wa- ter before use, the coffee will stay hot for longer. Pouring out the coffee, removing and attaching the lid

• Fig. 18 - 20 Descaling the appliance The appliance is equipped with an auto- matic descaling indicator. Notes ¡ The appliance needs to be descaled if: – during brewing and On/off button flash – while keeping warm flashes

Model with glass jugen Overview of cleaning

¡ Regular descaling: – prolongs the life of the appliance – ensures proper functioning – prevents excessive steam – shortens the brewing time – saves energy ¡ If you are descaling the appliance with a commercially available descaler, follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and safety. Do not use descaler with phosphoric acid. ¡ If your tap water is very hard, descale the appliance more frequently than indic- ated. ¡ If the appliance is brewing more slowly or switches off before the brewing pro- cess ends, descale it.

• Fig. 21 - 27 Overview of cleaning ▶ Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol or spirits. ▶ Do not use sharp, pointed or metal ob- jects. ▶ Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning agents.

• Fig. 28 Notes ¡ After each use, clean all parts thoroughly and rinse out. ¡ Remove stubborn deposits in the ther- mos jug with a solution of baking soda, dishwasher granulate or denture tablets. ¡ Store the thermos jug with the lid open to prevent any odours and bacteria form- ing. ¡ If the drip stop is leaking: – Remove the filter holder and clean the drip stop under running water. – Press the drip stop towards the filter holder with your finger several times. Disposing of old appliance ▶ Dispose of the appliance in an environ- mentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal meth- ods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU con- cerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appli- ances as applicable throughout the EU. Customer Service Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after-sales service, your retailer or on our website. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.Sécurité fr

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