645-079 - Coffee maker Melissa - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Drip Coffee Maker
Brand	Melissa
Model	645-079
Dimensions (approx.)	25 x 20 x 30 cm
Weight (approx.)	1.5 kg
Power Supply	220-240V, 50Hz, 800-1000W
Capacity	10-12 cups (1.2-1.5 L)
Water Tank	Removable, transparent with level marks
Filter Type	Permanent filter (or paper filter #4)
Warming Plate	Automatic keep-warm function
Control	On/off switch with indicator light
Carafe	Glass carafe with handle and pour spout
Anti-Drip System	Prevents dripping when carafe is removed
Auto Shut-Off	After 2 hours of inactivity
Overheat Protection	Built-in thermal fuse
Cleaning	Descale regularly with vinegar or citric acid
Filter Maintenance	Rinse permanent filter after each use
Spare Parts Available	Carafe, filter basket, water tank
Repairability	Modular design; user-replaceable parts
Manual Languages	Multiple languages (see website)

Frequently Asked Questions - 645-079 Melissa

How do I use the Melissa 645-079 coffee maker?

Fill the water tank with cold water up to the desired level, add ground coffee to the filter basket, place the carafe on the warming plate, and press the on/off switch. The indicator light will turn on.

What type of coffee filter should I use?

You can use a permanent mesh filter or a paper filter size #4. The permanent filter is reusable and eco-friendly.

How many cups does the coffee maker make?

The machine has a capacity of 10 to 12 cups (approximately 1.2 to 1.5 liters).

How do I clean the coffee maker?

Unplug and let cool. Remove the filter basket and carafe. Wash them with warm soapy water. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the base in water.

How often should I descale the coffee maker?

Descale every 2-3 months depending on water hardness. Use a mixture of equal parts water and white vinegar, run a brew cycle, then rinse with clean water twice.

Why is my coffee weak or not hot enough?

Check that you are using enough coffee grounds (1 tablespoon per cup). Ensure the water tank is filled and the carafe is properly placed. Descaling might be needed if the machine is slow.

The coffee maker leaks water. What should I do?

Check if the water tank is correctly seated. Ensure the carafe is positioned properly under the filter basket. Inspect the anti-drip valve for blockage. Do not overfill the tank.

Can I use the coffee maker without a filter?

No, always use a filter basket with a permanent or paper filter. Otherwise, coffee grounds will enter the carafe and damage the machine.

How do I turn off the warming plate?

The warming plate stays on for 2 hours then automatically shuts off. You can also turn it off manually by pressing the on/off switch.

Where can I find replacement parts?

Visit the Melissa website or contact customer support for spare parts such as the carafe, filter basket, or water tank. Many online retailers also carry compatible parts.

USER MANUAL 645-079 Melissa

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To get the best out of your new espresso maker, please read through these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. We also recommend that you keep the instructions for future reference, so that you can remind yourself of the functions of your espresso maker.

SAFETY MEASURES

Normal use of the espresso maker

• Incorrect use of the espresso maker may cause personal injury and damage to the appliance.
• Use the espresso maker for its intended purpose only. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage resulting from incorrect use or handling (see also the ‘Guarantee Terms’ section).
• Use only accompanying accessories or those recommended by the manufacturer.
• The espresso maker may only be connected to 230 V, 50 Hz.
• The espresso maker or cord must not be immersed in water or any other liquid.
• Do not touch the espresso maker with wet hands.
• Never leave the espresso maker unattended when in use and keep an eye on children.
• Never put hot or boiling water in the reservoir. Use cold water only. Ensure the appliance is switched off when filling with water.
• The water level in the reservoir must be between the MAX and MIN marks on the water level indicator on the side of the reservoir.
• Never use the brewing function or the frothing function for more than one minute at a time, and do not use them at the same time.
• The metal parts get very hot during use. Touch the plastic parts and handles only.
• The espresso maker should never be switched on unless it contains water or descaler.
• Freshly-brewed coffee and cappuccino steam are extremely hot. Take care to avoid scalding yourself or others.
• This espresso maker is not suitable for commercial or outdoor use.

Where to put the espresso maker

• Always place the espresso maker at a safe distance from heat sources such as ovens, cooking rings or similar.
• Always place the espresso maker at the back of the kitchen counter.
• Do not cover the espresso maker.
• The espresso maker must not be placed anywhere with an ambient temperature around or below freezing point (0°C). If the water in the reservoir freezes it may damage the appliance.
• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table/counter, and keep it away from hot objects and naked flames.

Cord, plug and mains socket

• Check regularly that neither the cord nor plug is damaged and do not use the espresso maker if it is, or if it has been dropped or damaged in any other way.
• If the espresso maker, cord or plug is damaged, the appliance must be inspected and, if necessary, repaired by an authorised repair engineer, otherwise there is a risk of electric shock. Never attempt to repair it yourself.
• Remove the plug from the socket before fitting or removing the filter, before cleaning, or when the espresso maker is not to be used for a while.
• Avoid pulling the cord when removing the plug from the socket. Instead, hold the plug.
• The cord must not be twisted or wound around the appliance.
• Keep the cord away from heat sources and the hot parts of the espresso maker.

- Check that it is not possible to pull or trip over the espresso maker cord or any extension cord.

KEY

1. Control panel
2. Steam regulator
3. Water reservoir
4. Steam nozzle
5. Drip tray
6. Filter holder
7. Release lever
8. Handle
9. Filter, 1 cup
10. Plastic insert
11. Sealing ring
12. Filter, 2 cups
13. Tamper
14. On/Off knob

a. Frothing position

b. Off position

c. Heating position

d. Brewing position

1. Brewing head (underneath the upper section of the espresso maker)

Each individual espresso maker is checked at the factory, but for safety's sake, after unpacking the appliance, you should check carefully that it has not been damaged during transport.

Place the espresso maker on a flat, stable surface, such as a kitchen counter.

Flushing through

The espresso maker should be flushed through before it is used for the first time.

• Pour water into the reservoir (3) up to the MAX mark.
  The reservoir can be filled while it is on the espresso maker, or alternatively it can be taken off and filled directly under the tap and then put back into place. Remember to put the lid on when the reservoir has been filled. When replacing the reservoir, ensure that the valve in the bottom of the reservoir fits into the connector on the espresso maker itself.
• Check that the steam regulator (2) is completely closed by turning it clockwise, as otherwise water will come out of the steam nozzle (4) when you flush it through.
• Place a container (e.g. a large cup) beneath the brewing head (15), to catch any water dripping down.

• Turn the on/off knob (14) on the control panel (1) to brewing position (d). The red LED over the heating position (c) goes on.

• The pump begins to work (a humming noise can be heard), and shortly after, water runs out into the container.

• The espresso maker is ready for use when around half of the water in the reservoir has been flushed through. Turn the on/off knob to the off position (b).

USE

The espresso maker can be used to make espresso or cappuccino. Once the water has heated up, you can make several cups of cappuccino one after the other, and it is possible to froth up milk for cappuccino etc. using the steam nozzle.

Heating up the espresso maker

• Check that there is enough water in the reservoir, and add more water if necessary (see the section on 'Flushing through' above).
• Check that the steam regulator is turned clockwise as far as it will go.
• Turn the on/off knob to the heating position. The espresso maker heats up the water, and a bubbling sound can be heard while the machine is working.
• When the OK indicator comes on in the heating position, the espresso maker is ready for brewing coffee. It takes around 2 minutes, but the espresso maker works best if you wait at least 10 minutes.

Making espresso

• Fit the sealing ring (11) in the base of the filter holder (6), and check that it is correctly in place.
  • Fit the required filter:
  o If you want to make one cup of espresso, first place the plastic insert (10) in the filter holder with the concave side upwards. Then place the one-cup filter (9) over the plastic insert. The pins on the outside of the filter must fit into the holes on the inside of the edge of the filter holder. If the plastic insert is in the wrong way round, the upper edge of the filter will not be flush with the filter holder.

o If you want to brew two cups of espresso, place the two-cup filter (12) in the filter holder (without first fitting the plastic insert). The pins on the outside of the filter must fit into the holes on the inside of the edge of the filter holder.

- Place coffee (ordinary filter coffee, espresso or a pre-dosed 'pod') in the filter. Use the tamper, if necessary, (13) to tamp the coffee in the filter (pods should not be pressed).

o If the coffee is tamped hard, it runs through slowly, is stronger than normal and produces dark foam. If the coffee is not tamped down, it runs through more quickly, is less strong and has lighter foam. Use trial and error to find the type of coffee and how much you need to tamp it to get the result you want.

• Fit the filter holder on the brewing head:

o Take hold of the handle (8), and hold the filter holder up to the brewing head with the handle pointing to the left.

o Turn the handle in towards the middle of the espresso maker, until it points straight ahead and the filter holder is correctly in place.

- Check that the espresso maker is ready for brewing coffee, and place one or two cups beneath the filter holder.

- Turn the on/off knob to the brewing position. After a brief moment, espresso runs out of the nozzles on the underside of the filter holder.

- When the required amount of espresso has run through, or the OK indicator goes off, turn the on/off knob to the heating position (if you want to make more cups of espresso immediately) or the off position.

- When removing the filter holder it is important to equalise the pressure after brewing has ended to avoid coffee grounds spraying up from the filter. Do this by pressing in the release lever (7) on the side of the handle and then turning the handle.

- Empty the filter, rinse it, and put more coffee in it if you want to make more cups of espresso straight away.

o Caution! The coffee in the filter is extremely hot!

Frothing of milk

• Check that the steam nozzle is fitted correctly.
• Turn the on/off knob to the frothing position (a), and wait until the OK indicator comes on.
• Pour the required amount of milk into a container.
  o Caution! The milk should come straight from the refrigerator.
  o The milk expands to a certain extent during the frothing process, so do not fill the container more than half full.
• The steam nozzle can be rotated around a ball bearing, allowing it to point in different directions. Set the steam nozzle to a practical position, and hold the container so the end of the nozzle is in the milk.
• Turn the steam regulator in an anti-clockwise direction to pump steam down into the milk. This action whisks the milk, and a layer of froth forms on the surface of the milk.
• Once enough froth has been formed, and the milk has been heated through, switch the steam regulator off by turning it in a clockwise direction. Turn the on/off knob to the heating position (if you want to make more cups of espresso) or the off position.

Boiling water

• Heat water as described in the section ‘Heating up the espresso maker’, and place a container beneath the brewing head.
• Turn the on/off knob to the brewing position. Water runs out of the brewing head.
• When the required amount of water has run through, or the OK indicator goes off, turn the on/off knob to the heating position (if you want to heat more water or make espresso) or the off position.

Drip tray with overflow indicator

If you spill water, espresso or milk froth under the brewing head, it collects in the drip tray (5). When it is full, a red overflow indicator rises out of one of the holes in the grill on the drip tray. Empty the grill when that happens.

Carefully lift up the tray, remove the grill and pour out the contents. Take care not to scald yourself if the drip tray contents are hot!

The drip tray should be emptied after each use to prevent unpleasant smells.

Tips

• Heat the cups with boiling water before you pour espresso into them. This will help them retain the heat better. Use small but sturdy cups for espresso.
• Use special espresso coffee for the best espresso. This is available from most supermarkets.
• Espresso should be drunk immediately after preparation.
• A cappuccino is made by pouring one or two cups of espresso into a large cup and pouring hot frothy milk on top. Add sugar to taste, and sprinkle over a little grated chocolate or cocoa powder, according to taste.

CLEANING

Daily cleaning

• Before cleaning, remove the plug from the wall socket and allow the espresso maker to cool down.
• Remove the drip tray and wash it and the grill, letting them dry completely before fitting them again.
• The best way to clean the espresso maker itself is to wipe it with a damp cloth using hot water and a little washing-up liquid.
• Do not use any kind of strong or abrasive cleaning agent on the espresso maker or accessories. Never use a scouring sponge or similar to clean the espresso maker, as the surface may be damaged.
• Remove the outer section of the steam nozzle by turning it to the left and pulling it off. Pull the steel cap off the section of the steam nozzle you have removed, and clean both sections in soapy water. Wipe the remaining part of the steam nozzle

with a damp cloth, and allow all sections to dry completely before putting them together again and refitting them.

o Caution! Check that the steam nozzle has been assembled correctly, and that the red sealing rings on the fixed part of the steam nozzle are correctly in place before reassembly (indicated by the arrows in the illustration).

- Empty the water reservoir if the espresso maker is not going to be used for a long period.

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Cleaning the brewing head (twice a year)

• Remove the brewing head by loosening the screw in the centre of it.
• Wipe the area under and around the brewing head with a damp cloth and a small amount of detergent.
• Clean the brewing head by rinsing it under the tap and removing any deposits with a brush.
• Allow the brewing head to dry completely and replace it.

Descaling

The lime content of ordinary tap water means limescale may gradually be deposited inside the espresso maker. This limescale may be loosened using acetic acid (NOT ordinary vinegar) or descaler, available in supermarkets, etc.

• Mix 100 ml acetic acid with 300 ml cold water, or follow the instructions on the descaler packaging.
• Pour the solution into the reservoir, turn the on/off knob to the heating position, and wait until the OK indicator comes on.
• Check that the filter holder is not fitted, place a container beneath the brewing head, and turn the on/off knob to the brewing position.
• Allow half of the solution to run through the espresso maker, and then turn the on/off knob to the off position.
• Switch the espresso maker off for around 15 minutes, and then switch it on again, and allow the rest of the solution to run through.
• Remove and clean the reservoir. Replace it, fill it with clean water, turn the on/off knob to the brewing position, and allow the water to run through the system.
• The espresso maker is now ready for use again. Flush it through again if the coffee has an acidic taste after descaling.

ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS

Once any electrical product is no longer functional, it should be disposed of in such a way as to cause minimum environmental impact, in accordance with the regulations of your local authority. In most cases you can take such products to your local recycling station.

GUARANTEE TERMS

The guarantee does not apply:

• if the above instructions are not followed
• if the appliance has been interfered with
• if the appliance has been mishandled, subjected to rough treatment, or has suffered any other form of damage

Due to the constant development of our products in terms of function and design, we reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior warning.

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