KVA4830MBC - Coffee maker GRUNDIG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
Brand	Grundig
Model	KVA4830MBC
Power Consumption	1350 W
Voltage	220-240 V~, 50-60 Hz
Water Tank Capacity	1.4 L (max)
Coffee Spout	Adjustable height
Grinder Adjustment	Adjustable fineness via knob in bean container
Operating Modes	Default, ECO, Speed
Pre-brewing	Yes (in Default and ECO mode)
Auto Shut-off	ECO: 10 min, Default: 20 min, Speed: 30 min
Cup Volume Memory	Yes, adjustable from 25 ml to 250 ml
Hot Water Function	Yes
Self-Cleaning	Yes, using included cleaning agent
Empty System Function	Yes, for storage or frost protection
Manual Rinsing	Yes, to clean coffee nozzle
Indicators	Low water, lack of bean, grounds full, descaling, brewer/service door status
Included Accessories	Cleaning brush, 3 packs of cleaning agent
Drip Trays	Internal and external removable drip trays
Safety Features	Overheat protection, child safety lock (not specified but safety instructions for children)

Frequently Asked Questions - KVA4830MBC GRUNDIG

How do I descale the Grundig KVA4830MBC?

Use the Self-Cleaning function. Fill the water tank to max, add one pack of the included cleaning agent, place a large container under the spout, press and hold Power and Strong Espresso buttons for 5 seconds, then press Strong Espresso to confirm. Follow the prompts until completion.

Why is my coffee not hot enough?

Ensure cups are preheated and perform a Manual Rinsing cycle before making coffee. You can also rinse the appliance at least 3 times before first use to warm the brewing unit.

How do I adjust the coffee strength?

Press the Strong Espresso button for a stronger coffee or the Mild Espresso button for a milder coffee. The grinder adjustment knob also affects extraction.

How can I set a custom coffee volume?

While dispensing coffee or hot water, press and hold the selected button. When the desired volume is reached, release the button. Two beeps confirm the volume is memorized (range: 25 ml to 250 ml).

What do the indicator lights mean?

Flashing water tank icon: low water. Flashing bean icon: add beans. Steady grounds container icon: full. Flashing descaling icon: descaling needed. Steady brewer icon: brewer missing or improperly installed. Flashing service door icon: door open or misaligned.

How do I clean the brewer?

Disconnect power, open the service door, press the release knob to remove the brewer, wash with fresh water and dry thoroughly before reinstalling. Ensure the brewer is correctly seated.

How to perform a manual rinsing cycle?

In standby, press and hold the Power and Hot Water buttons simultaneously. The machine will dispense a small amount of hot water to rinse the coffee nozzle. Avoid contact with splashes.

How to use the hot water function?

Simply press the Hot Water button. The button and illumination light up while heating. When they turn off, hot water is ready and will dispense from the spout.

Why is coffee dispensing slowly or drop by drop?

The coffee grind may be too fine. Adjust the grinder fineness to a coarser setting (larger dot) while the grinder is operating. This reduces blockage.

How to empty the system for long-term storage?

In standby, press and hold Power and Mild Espresso buttons for 5 seconds. The empty system icon will flash. Remove the water tank. The machine will run until empty, then switch off automatically.

USER MANUAL KVA4830MBC GRUNDIG

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ENGLISH 03-17

ROMÂNĂ 18-34

This section includes the safety instructions that will help providing protection against personal injury and material loss risks. Failure to follow these instructions invalidates the granted warranty.

Danger of electric current

Danger to life by electric current!

Contact with live wires or components could lead to serious injury or even death!

Observe the following safety precautions to avoid electric shocks:

■ Do not use the coffee machine if the connecting cable or mains plug are damaged.

■ Before reusing the coffee machine, the mains cable must be renewed by a qualified electrician.

■ Do not open the housing of the coffee machine. Danger of electric shock if live connections are touched and/or the electrical and mechanical configuration is changed.
■ Before cleaning the bean container, pull the mains plug of the appliance out of the socket. Danger from rotating coffee mill!

Danger of burning or scalding

Parts of the coffee machine can become very hot during operation! Dispensed drinks and escaping steam are very hot!

Observe the following safety precautions to avoid burning/scalding yourself and/or others:

- Do not touch either of the metal sleeves on both coffee spouts.

■ Avoid direct contact of the skin with escaping steam or hot rinsing, cleaning and descaling water.

Fundamental safety precautions

Observe the following safety precautions to ensure safe handling of the coffee machine:

■ Never play with packaging material. Risk of suffocation.

■ Inspect the coffee machine for visible signs of damage before use. Do not use a damaged coffee machine.

■ If the connecting cable is damaged, it should only be replaced by a service agent recommended by the manufacturer in order to prevent any danger! Please contact the manufacturer or his customer service.

■ Repairs to the coffee machine must only be carried out by an authorised specialist or by the works customer service. Unqualified repairs can lead to considerable danger for the user. They will also void the warranty.

■ Repairs to the coffee machine during the warranty period may only be carried out by service centres authorised by the manufacturer, otherwise the warranty will become void in the event of subsequent damage.

■ Defective parts may only be replaced with original spare parts. Only original spare parts guarantee that the safety requirements are met.

This appliance can be used by children from the age of 8 up as well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or with lacking experience and/or knowledge, if these persons are supervised or have been instructed how to use the appliance in a safe way and have understood the hazards which could arise from using it. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

■ This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments,

• farm houses,

• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments,

• bed and breakfast type environments.

■ Protect the coffee machine against the effects of weather such as rain, frost and direct sunlight. Do not use the coffee machine outdoors.
■ Never immerse the coffee machine itself, the mains cable or the mains plug into water or other liquids.
■ Do not clean the coffee machine or accessories in a dish washer.
- Do not pour any other liquids apart from water or place foodstuffs into the water tank.
■ Do not fill the water tank beyond the maximum mark (lower edge of the filling hole) (1.4 litres).

■ Only operate the machine when the waste container, drip tray and the cup grate are fitted.
■ Do not pull the cable to remove the plug from the mains socket or touch with wet hands.

■ Do not hold the coffee machine with the mains cable.
- Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.

AT A GLANCE

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on the purchase of your new GRUNDIG Fully Automatic Espresso Maker KVA 4830 MBC.

Please read the following user notes carefully to ensure full enjoyment of your quality Grundig product for many years to come.

A responsible approach!

GRUNDIG focusses on contractually agreed social working conditions with fair wages for both internal employees and suppliers. We also attach great importance to the efficient use of raw materials

with continuous waste reduction of several tonnes of plastic every year. Furthermore, all our accessories are available for at least 5 years.

For a future worth living. Grundig.

Controls and parts

See the figure on page 3.

A Coffee Beans Container Cover
B Coffee Bean Container
c Control Panel
D Adjustable coffee spout
E Coffee Grounds Container
F Internal Drip Tray
External Drip Tray
H Cleanness brush
Service Door
J Brewer
Power cord
L Water Tank

Control Panel

	Flashing: Low water level/ Water tank missing
	Lack of bean
	Lights up stably: coffee grounds container is fullFlashing: Internal Drip Tray/coffee grounds container is missing
	Lights up stably: Brewer is missing/ installed improperlyFlashing: Service door is opened / installed improperly
	Lights up stably: Requires to do descalingFlashing: Descaling is under process
	Empty System Function is running
	Power ON/OFF Button
	Hot Water Button
	Strong Espresso Button
	Mild Espresso Button

In the box, three packs of cleaning agents are included for the process of self-cleaning.

Installation

Note

■ Remove any protective films, stickers and any other packing material on the appliance.

Choose a safe and stable surface with an easily reachable power supply and allow minimum distance from the sides of the machines.

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Insert the external drip tray. Make sure it is inserted correctly.

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Unwind and straighten the power cord and insert the plug into the socket located on the back of the machine. Insert the other end of the power cord into a wall socket with suitable power voltage.

Filing the water tank

Warning

■ When is flashing, the water tank is in low water level and requires filling the water tank.

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Lift the water tank by using the lid as the handle.

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Take the water tank out. Rinse the water tank with fresh water

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and then fill the tank to the Max level and place it back into the machine. Make sure it is fully inserted.

PREPARATION

Note

■ To prevent overflow of water from the water tank, do not add water directly into the appliance with another container.

Warning

■ Never fill the water tank with warm, hot, sparkling water or any other liquid which might damage the water tank and the machine.

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Place the water tank back by using the lid as the handle.

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Close the water tank by using the lid.

OPERATION

Grinding Adjustment

You can adjust the grinder to suit the roast of your coffee by turning adjuster knob in the bean container:

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When the grinder is grinding the coffee bean when it is making the coffee, you can turn the adjust knob to do the adjustment.

Warning

■ Never do the grinding adjustment when the grinder is not operating. It may damage the grinder.

Note

■ The dots on the adjuster knob indicate the fineness of the grind.

Filing the bean container

Note

■ When is flashing, the appliance needs to be filled with coffee bean.

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    B --> C["Pippling into container"]
    C --> D["Stacked in tray with lid"]

Remove the bean container lid. Slowly pour in the coffee beans. Place the container lid back.

Warning

Fill the coffee bean container only with coffee beans. Grounded coffee, instant coffee, caramelized coffee and any other objects may damage the machine.

Note

■ Press the hot water button (see page 9 section IV) to clean inside of the coffee maker before first use.

Making Your Coffee

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Switch on the appliance by pressing the power on/off button. The appliance is then in the standby condition.

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Place a cup under the coffee spout and adjust the height of the spout the fit the cup.

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The espresso button being pressed will light on and the illumination will lights up indicates that the appliance is preparing the cup of coffee.

When the appliance is back to standby condition, the coffee is ready to serve.

Notes

■ Switch off the appliance by pressing the power on/off button.
■ Depending on the taste of coffee you would like to have, press strong espresso button or mild espresso button.
■ Press the hot water button to clean inside of the coffee maker before first use.
■ The Appliance is equipped with auto-shut off. Depending on the mode you have selected the appliance will have different auto-shut off timing.

Adjustiing The Volume Of Your Coffee/Hot Water

You can memorize your desired volume of coffee for both strong espresso and mild espresso and also the hot water from 25ml to 250ml.

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When making your coffee (either strong espresso or mild espresso) or dispensing hot water, press and hold the button you selected. The appliance will continue to make the cup of coffee.

When the volume of coffee meets your desired volume, release the button. Two beep sounds will be heard indicates that the volume of coffee is being memorized.

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- You can reset the volume of coffee back to the factory setting by selecting the default setting.

Hot Water

The appliance can dispense hot water by simply pressing the hot water button. The hot water button and the illumination will lights up indicates that the appliance is heating up the water. When the hot water button and the illumination turn off, the water is ready to serve.

Mode Selection

The machine has two different settings: default setting, ECO mode and speed mode. In ECO mode, the appliance helps to save more energy. In speed mode, the user can make their coffee faster than in default setting.

	ECO Mode Speed Mode	Default Setting
Illumination Light No Yes	Yes
Pre-brewing* Yes No Yes
Auto shut off time 10mins	30mins 20mins
Cup Volume memory Yes	Yes Yes

Note

■ The pre-brewing function moistens the grounded beans in the brewer with a small amount of water before full extraction. This expands the coffee grounds to build up a greater pressure in the brewer which help extraction of all the oils and full flavor from the grounded beans.

1 When the machine is in standby condition, press and holds the ⏻ for 5 seconds.
2 The ⏻ will then be flashing and the following button will have the following indications for different settings:

	Hot water button	Strong espresso button[DBA3]	Mild espresso button
In ECO Mode	Lights ON	Flashing	Flashing
In Speed Mode	Yes No Flashing
In Default Setting	Flashing	Flashing	Lights On

3 Press the hot water button for ECO mode, strong espresso button for speed mode and mild espresso button for default setting. Two Beep sound will be heard indicates that the mode is being selected. (Note: If you are pressing the relative lights on button for each mode, the machine will not response).
4 If you would like to remain the setting unchanged, press ⏻ again or wait for 5 seconds for the machine to return to the standby condition

Cleaning of the appliance

1 Disconnect the power cord from the mains supply outlet.
2 Pour away all the water in the internal and external drip tray
3 Use a damped cloth or non-scratching cleaner to clean the water stains on the appliance.

Warning

■ Never use any abrasive, vinegar or descaling agents not included in the box to clean the appliance.

Timely cleaning and maintenance of the appliance is very important in prolonging the life of the appliance.

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Remove the external drip tray. Slides open the internal drip tray and the coffee grounds container.

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Empty the coffee grounds container and wash it with fresh water. Dry it afterwards.

Note

■ When lights up, the coffee grounds container needs to be empty.

Pull down the service door and remove it.

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Press the release knob. Remove the brewer. Wash the brewer

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with fresh water. Dry the brewer afterwards.

Warning

- When lights up stably, it indicates that the brewer is missing / installed improperly. When is flashing, it indicates that the service door is missing/installed improperly.

Self-Cleaning

When Uis flashing, it indicates that the appliance needs to undergo self-cleaning. The appliance will remain in the best condition if this function is performed at least once a month or more regularly depending on the hardness of water used. It is also suggested that to

1 Fully fill the water tank.
2 Adding one pack of cleaning agent included in the box to the water tank.

Warning

■ Do not use vinegar or other cleaning agent to do self-cleaning of this appliance. The cleaning agent might damage the appliance.
3 Plug in the appliance. 4 Place a sufficient large container under the coffee spout. 5 In standby condition, press and hold ⏻ and strong espresso button for 5 seconds. A beep sound will be heard with 📊 and strong espresso button will be flashing.
6 Press strong espresso button to confirm undergoing the self-cleaning process. To resume back to the standby condition, press ⏻.
7 will be flashing indicates that the appliance is undergoing the self-cleaning process.

Warning

- Keep skin/body away from the hot water.

8 When all the water in the water tank is being dispensed out, and strong espresso button will be flashing. Remove all the remaining solution in the water tank and fill the tank with normal tap water until the max position. When water is filled into the water tank, will goes off. Then the appliance will continue the self-cleaning process.
9 When the self-cleaning process is completed, the appliance will switch off automatically.

Empty System Function

The empty system function is recommended to be used before long period of non-use, frost protection and before talking to repair agent.

1 In standby condition, press and hold the ⏻ and mild espresso button 📁 together for 5 seconds.
2 will then be flashing.
3 Remove the water tank from the appliance. 📋 will light up stably indicates that the empty system is under process. You can press ⏻ before removing the water tank to resume back to the standby condition.
4 When the empty system function is completed, the appliance will switch off automatically.

Warning

■ After perform EMPTY SYSYEM FUNCTION; press the hot water button until water can come out from spout when the coffee maker is reused again.

Manual Rinsing

You can perform a manual rinsing cycle to clean the coffee nozzle after use. It is also suggested to perform a manual rinsing if the appliance has not been used for a long period of time.

1 In standby condition, press and hold the ⏻ and hot water button together.

2 The hot water button , strong espresso button and mild espresso button will then goes off. The coffee nozzle will then dispense a small amount of water which is used for the rinsing.

Warning

■ Water comes out of the coffee nozzle is hot and is collected in the drip tray underneath. Avoid contact with splashes of water.

3 After rinsing, the appliance will return to the standby condition.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution
The appliance does not work. The	appliance is not connected to the mains.	Plug in and press the switch.Check the cable and the Plug
No or delayed response in several trials of pressing on function key on the panel	Appliance is under an electromagnetic interferenceDirt over the panel	Unplug the appliance. Restart after few minutesClean the panel with the cloth provided
The coffee is not hot enough.	The cups have not been preheated.The brewing unit is too cold.	Rinse the appliance at least 3 times before making the coffee.
The coffee cannot come out from spout.	Empty system function maybe used before.	Press the hot water button until water can come out from spout.
The first cup of coffee is poor quality.	The first run of grinder does not pour sufficient quantity coffee power into the brewing unit.	Throw the coffee away. The other coffees will always be of good quality.
The touch buttons are not sensitive	Excessive scale has built up.	Descale the appliance.
The water tank is removed / the water level is very low in the water tank but have no alert.	The area near the water tank connector is wet.	Wipe the water around the water tank connector
Internal drip tray is filled with a lot of water.	Coffee powder too fine which block the water to come out.	Adjust the coffee fineness to bigger dot during grinder operation.
Coffee is delivered too slowly or a drop at a time.	Coffee powder too fine which block the water to come out.	Adjust the coffee fineness to bigger dot during grinder operation.
Lack of bean indicator flashes but there is still a lot of coffee bean inside the container.	Internal coffee powder outlet is blocked.	To follow the steps of section E (V. Cleaning coffee powder outlet).

Storage

If you do not plan to use the appliance for a long period of time, please store it carefully. Make sure the appliance is unplugged and completely dry.

Store the appliance in a cool, dry place. Make sure the appliance is kept out of the reach of children.

Intended use

The fully automatic coffee machine Beko is intended for use in homes and similar applications, for instance in staff kitchens, shops, offices and similar areas or by customers in bed & breakfast, hotels, motels and other living accommodation. This coffee machine is not intended for commercial use. The machine is only intended for preparing coffee and heating milk and water. Any other use other than previously stated is considered as improper use.

Danger resulting from improper use!

If not used for its intended purpose or used in any other way, the coffee machine may be or become a source of danger.

■ Therefore, the coffee machine may only be used for its intended purpose.
- Observe the procedures described in this user manual.

Notes

■ No claims of any kind will be accepted for damage or injury resulting from use of the coffee machine for other than its intended purpose.

■ The risk has to be borne solely by the machine owner.

Limitation of liability

All technical information, data and instructions on installation, operation and maintenance of the coffee machine contained in these operating instructions represent the current status at the time of printing and are based on the best possible knowledge gained by experience and knowhow.

No claims can be derived from the information, illustrations and descriptions in this user manual.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage or injury resulting from failure to observe the user manual, use for other than the intended purpose, unprofessional repairs, unauthorised modifications or use of non-approved spare parts.

Compliance with the WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product:

This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its service life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn about these collection centers.

Compliance with RoHS Directive

The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

Package information

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment

Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

Plug Wiring

The moulded plug on this appliance incorporates a 13 A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA approved BS1362 fuse of the same rating must be used. Do not forget to refit the fuse cover. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must not to be used until a replacement fuse cover has been fitted. Colour of the replacement fuse cover must be the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug Fuse covers are available from any good electrical store.

■ Fiting a different plug

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:
■ Brown cable = L (Live)
■ Blue cable = N (Neutral)
■ Green/yellow cable must be connected to ground (E) line

■ With the alternative plugs a 13 A fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in the main fuse box. If in doubt contact a qualified electrician.

Technical data

Power supply: 220-240 V \~, 50-60 Hz Power: 1350 W

Technical and design modifications reserved.

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FUNCTIONAREA

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