Instructions for use and warranty for Cafissimo easy

Tchibo GmbH D-22290 Hamburg · 99127HBXIX · 2018-12

 Contents Intended use and location
2 Intended use and location 9 Making a beverage The machine has been designed for the following uses:
• Brewing black coffee, caffè crema and espresso with Tchibo capsules.
2 About these instructions 11 Adjusting the strength of the
beverage (beverage quantity) It has been designed for use in households or for similar
3 Safety warnings
12 Standby mode
applications such as
5 At a glance • in shops, offices or similar work areas,
12 Cleaning
5 Control panel — button • in agricultural buildings,
functions 13 Descaling • by customers in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast
6 Initial operation — prior to 15 Problems / solutions establishments or other places offering accommodation.
first use Set up the machine in a dry, indoor room. Avoid rooms with high humidity or
16 Disposal
7 Rinsing the machine high dust content. The machine is suitable for use at ambient temperatures
16 Technical specifications of +10 to +40°C.
8 The finest aroma — the finest
17 Warranty About these instructions
flavour
8 Using large / small cups or Read the safety warnings carefully and only use the machine as described in
glasses these instructions to avoid accidental injury or damage. Keep these instructions
for future reference.
If you pass the machine on to another person, remember to give them these
instructions.
We check every machine carefully and test them with coffee capsules and Symbols used in these instructions:
water. Despite thorough cleaning, it is possible for minimal residues of
This symbol warns you of This symbol warns against the
coffee and water to remain in the machine.
the danger of injury. danger of injury caused by
This is not a sign of poor quality – the machine is in perfect working order.
electricity.
Signal words:
DANGER warns you of potential severe injuries and danger to life.
WARNING warns you of injuries and severe material damage.
CAUTION warns you of minor injuries and damage.

This indicates additional information.

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 Safety warnings • Only connect the machine to a properly installed, earthed
DANGER to children and people with a restricted capability of operating wall socket. The mains voltage must comply with the
appliances requirements stated in the machine’s technical specifica-
tions.
• Children must not be allowed to play with the machine.
Keep the machine and mains cable away from children • The mains cable must not be kinked or squeezed.
under the age of 8. Keep it away from sharp edges and sources of heat.
• This machine can be used by children aged 8 and over or • Do not use the machine if the machine, mains cable
by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental or mains plug is damaged or if the machine has been
capabilities, or who lack experience and/or knowledge, dropped.
provided they are supervised or have been trained in the • Do not make any modifications to the machine, mains
safe use of the machine and understand the potential cable or other parts. Electrical appliances must only be
dangers. repaired by qualified electricians, as improper repairs can
• Children must not be allowed to clean the machine unless cause considerable damage. Only have repairs carried out
they are over 8 years of age and supervised while doing so. by a specialist workshop or our customer care service.
This machine is maintenance-free. • If the mains cable of this machine becomes damaged, it
• Set up the machine out of the reach of children. must be replaced by the manufacturer, its customer
service or by a similarly qualified person in order to avoid
• Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children.
any hazards.
There is a risk of suffocation!
• Remove the mains plug from the wall socket ...
DANGER due to electricity
... if a fault occurs,
• Never immerse the machine, mains plug or mains cable in
... if the machine will not be used for any length of time,
water, as this could cause an electric shock. Never touch
... before cleaning the machine.
the mains plug with wet hands. Do not use the machine
Always pull on the mains plug, not the cable.
outdoors.
• To disconnect the machine from the power supply
• Never leave the machine unattended while in use.
completely, remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
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WARNING – risk of fire • The capsule opening contains two capsule punchers. These
• Set up the machine so that it is free-standing. It must not punchers pierce both sides of the capsule when the lever
lean against a wall or be placed in a corner, in a cupboard, is pressed down. Never reach into the capsule opening.
against a curtain or anything similar. Keep your fingers and any objects away from the capsule
WARNING – risk of scalds/burns opening as you fold down the lever.
• Do not touch the spout during or immediately after use. • Do not lift the machine up by the lever. To move the
Avoid contact with beverages being dispensed from the machine, hold it by the outer casing.
spout. • Place the machine on a solid, level surface that is well
• Do not raise the lever while the machine is being used. illuminated and resistant to moisture and heat.
Keep the capsule opening closed and do not pull out the • To ensure that the casing does not melt, do not place the
front drawer with the used capsule container. machine on a hob or directly next to a hot oven, radiator
CAUTION – risk of injuries or material damage or anything similar.
• Use only original Tchibo Cafissimo capsules. Do not • Route the mains cable in such a way that it cannot be
use capsules from other manufacturers, nor damaged or tripped over. Do not let the mains cable hang down from
deformed capsules, and never fill the machine with ground the surface the machine is put on. Otherwise, there is
coffee or coffee beans, as this would damage the machine. a risk of the machine being pulled down.
In these cases, any repairs would not be covered by the
• The machine is equipped with non-slip feet. Work surfaces
warranty.
often have varnished or plastic finishes and are treated
• Only use the machine with the front drawer and used
with a variety of care products. Some of these may contain
capsule container inserted. substances that react adversely to the non-slip feet and
• Always pour fresh, cold tap/drinking water into the water soften them. If necessary, place a non-slip mat under the
tank. Do not use carbonated mineral water or any other machine.
liquids. • The machine must not be exposed to temperatures below
• Descale the machine as soon as it indicates that this is 4 °C. Residual water in the heating system could freeze and
necessary. cause damage.
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 At a glance Control panel —
button functions
Lever for opening
Water tank and closing the capsule opening
Indicator light
Capsule opening • Flashes red
(water container empty)

Control panel • Lights up yellow (machine

needs to be descaled)

Spout
• Make espresso

Used capsule
container

• Make caffè crema

• Make black coffee

Front drawer

Drip grid
Drip tray

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 Initial operation — prior to first use
1. Make sure that the used capsule 3. The lever must be folded down.
container is correctly inserted Fold it down if necessary.
into the front drawer. The front 4. Place an empty cup underneath
drawer needs to be pushed in all the spout.
the way and the drip tray
correctly inserted.

2. Fill the water tank up to

the MAX mark with fresh,
cold tap/drinking water.
- Open the flap in the top of the
water tank and pour in the water 5. Connect the mains plug to an
through the filling inlet, or ... easily accessible wall socket.

- ... pull the water tank straight up

and out of the machine and then
fill it with water.
When you reinsert the water tank
into the machine, push it down
as far as it will go.
6. Press one of the 3 beverage
buttons to switch on the
machine.
You will hear a brief beeping
sound.

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 The indicator light flashes yellow Rinsing the machine
and the 3 beverage buttons flash
white. After switching the machine on for the first time, or if you have not used the
machine for longer than 2 days, rinse the machine by allowing 2 cups of water
7. Press the middle button
to flow through it (without a capsule).
(caffè crema).
The pump starts to operate. 1. Fill the water tank up to the
As soon as the pipes are filled MAX mark with fresh, cold
with water, the pump stops tap/drinking water.
automatically. A small quantity 2. Fold down the lever if necessary.
of water runs into the cup 3. Place an empty cup underneath
underneath the spout. You will the beverage spout.
then hear 2 beeps.

Only the 3 beverage buttons will

continue to flash; the machine is
heating up to brew coffee.

4. If necessary, press one of the

As soon as the machine has heated 3 beverage buttons to switch on
up, you will hear a beeping sound. the machine.
The 3 beverage buttons will remain You will hear a short beeping
permanently lit. sound.

5. Once all 3 beverage buttons are

8. Pour away the water in the cup and rinse the machine twice as described in the permanently lit, press the middle
“Rinsing the machine” section. button (caffè crema). The pump
The machine is then ready for use. will flush water through the
pipes, which will then run into the
cup underneath.
The machine will beep once the
rinsing process has finished.
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6. Pour the water away. The finest aroma — the finest flavour
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6.
One capsule per cup
8. To switch the machine off,
Each capsule is a single portion for one cup of black coffee, caffè crema or
press the left button (espresso)
espresso.
and the middle button
(caffè crema) briefly at the same Full aroma
time. Only insert a capsule when you intend to use the machine. The capsule is pierced
9. Finally, empty the front drawer as it is inserted. If it is not used immediately, the aroma will fade.
and, if necessary, the used
Preheating the cup
capsule container:
Fill the cup with hot water and then pour it away shortly before using the cup.
a b m Lift off the drip tray (a).
This helps your cup of coffee taste its best.
m Pull out the front drawer
as illustrated (b). Beverage strength
Adjust the strength of the coffee to suit your personal taste by changing the
quantity of water. This is very easy to do, and is described in the “Adjusting the
strength of the beverage (beverage quantity)”section.

m Remove the used capsule

Using large / small cups or glasses
c d container (c).
m Empty the front drawer and,
if necessary, the used capsule
container (d).

10. Reinsert all parts into the

machine.
Leave the drip tray in for espresso Remove the drip tray for tall
and "normal" cups of coffee. glasses.

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 Making a beverage
1. Press one of the 3 beverage The capsule must be intact: Do not pierce it and do not remove the capsule
buttons to switch on the lid or insert a deformed capsule!
machine. 4. Fold the lever down completely.
You will hear a short beeping This pierces the base and lid of
sound. the inserted capsule.

The 3 beverage buttons flash while

the machine is heating up to make 5. Press the beverage button that
a beverage. corresponds to the capsule you
have inserted:
As soon as the machine has heated
up, you will hear a beeping sound. Espresso
The 3 beverage buttons will remain
permanently lit.

2. Place an empty cup underneath

the spout. Caffè crema or

3. Fold back the lever as far as it Black coffee.

will go and insert a capsule as
illustrated with the lid facing
forwards.
The brewing process starts and stops automatically. You will hear a beeping sound
as soon as the machine has finished brewing coffee.

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 6. Before removing the coffee cup 8. Finally, empty the front drawer,
from the drip grid, fold back the the used capsule container and
lever as far as it will go. the drip tray if necessary:
The machine loses pressure. m Lift off the drip tray (a).
Some liquid may leak out when
a b
m Pull out the front drawer
this happens. as illustrated (b).
The used capsule then falls into
the used capsule container.

m Remove the used capsule

c container (c).
As is the case with professional espresso machines, a small amount of The used capsule container
espresso or caffè crema is pre-brewed for espresso and caffè crema must be emptied once a day
capsules. This enhances the aroma. This process can be identified by the or when it is full.
short pause at the beginning of the brewing process. Black coffee is made Approx. 4 capsules fit inside.
without a pre-brewing process, just like with standard filter coffee machines.
m If you would like to stop the brewing process prematurely, press the same
d e f m Empty the used capsule
beverage button again while brewing. container (d).
Tip: You can adjust the strength of the beverage by altering the amount of water.
m Empty the front drawer (e).
Refer to the “Adjusting the strength of the beverage (beverage quantity)”
section for information on how to do this. m Empty the drip tray if
necessary (f).
Default settings (amounts are approximate):
Espresso approx. 40 ml I Caffè crema approx. 125 ml I Black coffee approx. 125 ml 9. Reinsert all parts into the
machine.
7. To switch the machine off,
press the left button (espresso)
and the middle button
(caffè crema) briefly at the
same time.

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 Adjusting the strength of the beverage Restoring the factory settings
(beverage quantity) To reset to the original beverage amounts, proceed as follows:
1. Switch the machine off
Adjust the strength of the beverage to suit your personal taste by altering the
if necessary: To do this, press
quantity of water. You can do this for one single brewing procedure or save the
the left button (espresso) and
setting.
the middle button (caffè crema)
Adjusting the strength for the current brewing procedure (without saving briefly at the same time.
the setting)
m If the beverage is too weak for your taste, you can stop the water flow 2. Then press and keep holding
prematurely by pressing the flashing beverage button. down the middle button
m If the beverage is too strong for your taste, start the brewing procedure (caffè crema) and the right-
again without inserting a new capsule. Press the button again as soon as hand button (black coffee).
sufficient water has run through.
3. In addition, press the left button
Default settings (amounts are approximate):
Espresso approx. 40 ml I Caffè crema approx. 125 ml I Black coffee approx. 125 ml
(espresso) once briefly until
you hear a beeping sound
The water quantity can be set between approx. 30 and 250 ml. as confirmation and the
3 beverage buttons flash.
Setting the strength permanently (saving the setting)
4. Now let go of the middle and
You can change the factory settings for the water quantity permanently.
right-hand buttons.
This enables you to make your favourite beverage every time, exactly the way
you like it. You can customise the setting for each type of coffee: for espresso, The factory settings for the water quantities have been restored.
caffè crema and black coffee.
1. Proceed in the same way as described in the “Making a beverage” section:
Fill the water tank, insert a capsule and place a cup underneath the spout.
2. Press and hold the relevant beverage button (the indicator light will turn
yellow) until the required beverage quantity has been dispensed into the cup.
When you release the button, the machine will save that quantity. The machine
will beep and the yellow indicator light will disappear as confirmation.
If the settings are not to your taste, simply repeat the procedure to change them
again.
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 Standby mode CAUTION – material damage
If no button has been pressed for about 9 minutes, the machine will automatically Do not use any caustic, aggressive or abrasive products for cleaning.
switch to standby mode. The 3 beverage buttons will go out.
The machine will then use very little electricity. This is both a safety function Cleaning the casing
and a way to save energy. However, you should always switch the machine off m Wipe the casing with a soft, damp cloth.
manually after use: m Wipe the compartment for the used capsule container with a soft, damp cloth
m To switch the machine off, press as required.
the left button (espresso) and
Rinsing the water tank daily
the middle button (caffè crema)
briefly at the same time. m Rinse out the water tank daily under running water. This prevents limescale
deposits or other particles from clogging the opening on the bottom of the
water tank.
m Press one of the 3 beverage Thoroughly cleaning the water tank weekly
buttons to switch the machine The water tank should be cleaned thoroughly once a week.
on again. You will hear a short
m Wash the water tank in warm water with washing-up liquid. Rinse it out
beeping sound.
thoroughly under running water and then dry it.
The tank is not dishwasher-safe.
To disconnect the machine from the power supply completely, remove the Cleaning the used capsule container and drip tray/grid
mains plug from the wall socket.
1. Lift off the drip tray.
2. Remove the drip grid from the
Cleaning drip tray and empty the drip tray.
3. Pull out the front drawer and
DANGER – risk of fatal electric shock remove the used capsule
• Switch off the machine and remove the mains plug from the wall container.
socket before cleaning the machine. 4. Empty the used capsule
• Never immerse the machine, mains plug or mains cable in water container.
or any other liquids.
• Do not clean the machine with a water jet. Clean it only as
described in the following instructions.
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5. Wash all parts using a washing-up liquid. Dry the parts thoroughly. The drip tray, 2. Pour in a descaling agent:
drip grid, front drawer and used capsule container can also be cleaned in the m Remove the water tank from the
dishwasher. machine and pour one portion
6. Then reinsert all parts into the machine. (125 ml) of durgol® swiss espresso®
into the empty water tank.
Descaling IMPORTANT: Pour in water up to
the MAX mark and reinsert the
If the indicator light is yellow, the
container.
machine needs to be descaled.
Do this within the next couple of
days. Do not wait any longer, m If you are using a different descaling agent, read the manufacturer’s
otherwise so much limescale may instructions. IMPORTANT: Pour in the descaling solution up to the MAX mark
collect that a descaling agent will and reinsert the container into the machine.
no longer have any effect. 3. Fold down the lever and remove
Descaling takes approx. the drip tray if necessary.
30 minutes. 4. Place a container with a capacity
CAUTION — damage to the machine due to limescale deposits of at least 600 ml under the
spout.
• Descale the machine as soon as it indicates that this is necessary
You will need to empty this
(after approx. 50 litres). This increases its service life and saves energy.
container several times
• Do not use any descaling agents made on the basis of formic acid. during the descaling
• Use a standard liquid descaling agent suitable for coffee and espresso process.
machines. Other agents may damage materials in the machine and/or
have no effect. 5. Press and hold the left
® ®
Tip: We recommend durgol swiss espresso , which is available from any Tchibo button (espresso) and the
branch and from specialist retailers. right-hand button (black coffee)
To descale the machine, proceed as follows: at the same time for approx.
5 seconds.
1. Switch the machine off if
necessary: To do this, press
the left button (espresso) and
the middle button (caffè crema)
at the same time.
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 6. The middle beverage button will 8. Remove the water tank, the front
light up and the indicator light drawer and the used capsule
will flash alternately between container from the machine.
red/yellow. Press the middle 9. Wash all parts using a washing-up
beverage button to start liquid. Dry all parts thoroughly.
descaling.
10. Then reinsert all parts into the
machine.
The descaling procedure begins.
The middle beverage button will
go out and the indicator light will
flash alternately between Rinsing phase
red/yellow. The procedure takes 11. For the rinsing phase, fill the
approx. 25 minutes. water tank up to the MAX
The machine pumps descaling solution into the pipes several times in 2.5-minute mark with cold tap water.
intervals. About 60 ml is dispensed into the container below every time. 12. Place an empty container with
7. Do not leave the machine unattended during the descaling process. a capacity of at least 600 ml
Make sure you pour out the water in the container underneath in time to under the spout.
prevent the container from overflowing.
As soon as all of the descaling
solution has been pumped through
the machine, the machine stops
for approx. 2.5 minutes.
The indicator light will continue
to flash alternately between
red/yellow. 13. Press the middle beverage
After 2.5 minutes, the middle button to start rinsing.
beverage button will light up again
and you will hear a beeping sound.

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 The rinsing phase will begin. The indicator light The machine needs to be descaled.
The middle beverage button will stays yellow. Do this within the next couple of days. Do not wait any
go out and the indicator light will longer, otherwise so much limescale may collect that
flash yellow. The procedure takes a descaling agent will no longer have any effect.
approx. 2 minutes. A self-induced defect of this kind will not be covered by
the warranty.
14. Approx. 600 ml of water will be rinsed through the system. Keep an eye on Proceed as described in the “Descaling”section.
the container and empty it before it overflows.
It is not possible to Check whether the used capsule container is full.
15. The machine automatically switches to standby once it is finished. press down the Empty it if necessary.
The indicator light goes out. The descaling process is complete. lever. If a capsule is trapped in the capsule opening, fold the
lever back completely and press the capsule through from
the top to the bottom. Do not reinsert a capsule if it is
Problems / solutions deformed!
The indicator light Is the water tank empty? The rinsing phase Fill the water tank with cold tap water up to the MAX
is flashing red and m Fill the water tank with fresh water. does not finish; mark and reinsert the tank into the machine. Continue
there are several the water tank is with step 12 in the chapter “Descaling”, section “Rinsing
m Press one of the beverage buttons. The pump starts
beeping sounds. empty, the indicator phase”.
to operate. As soon as the pipes are filled with water,
light is flashing red
the pump stops automatically. When the beverage
and the machine is
buttons remain permanently lit, the machine is ready
beeping.
for use again.
There are coffee A small residue of coffee grounds always remains at the
grounds in the cup. bottom of the cup. This is a feature of the system and is
not a fault.
The beverage is not Especially in the case of espresso, the quantity is so small
hot enough. compared to the size of the cup that it cools down quickly.
Preheat the cup by filling it with hot water and pouring it
away shortly before using the cup.
Water is dripping The water in the system expands as the machine heats up
out of the spout. and, as a result, a little water drips out of the spout.

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 Disposal Technical specifications
The product and its packaging have been manufactured from valuable materials Type / Model: Cafissimo 370 635
that can be recycled. Recycling reduces the amount of refuse and helps to Product number: see “Warranty” section
preserve the environment.
Mains voltage: 220—240 V ~ 50 Hz
Dispose of the packaging in the proper manner. Make use of the local facilities
Power: 1250 watts
provided for collecting paper, cardboard and lightweight packaging.
Power consumption
Appliances marked with this symbol must not be disposed of along with
when turned off: <0.5 watts
household waste!
Automatic switch-off: approx. 9 minutes
You are legally bound to dispose of old appliances separately from
household waste. Information about where old appliances can be disposed of free Protection class: I
of charge is available from your local authorities. Pump pressure: max. 15 bar
Sound pressure level: <70dB(A)
Ambient temperature: +10 to +40°C
Preset brew quantities: Black coffee approx. 125 ml
Caffè crema approx. 125 ml
Espresso approx. 40 ml
Made exclusively for: Tchibo GmbH, Überseering 18,
22297 Hamburg, Germany

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 Warranty Product number
We grant a 24-month warranty from the date of purchase. Product You can find your Cafissimo
A r t. -N o . 380833
Tchibo GmbH, Überseering 18, 22297 Hamburg, Germany number machine’s product number
We will remedy all defects in workmanship or materials within the warranty 220-240V ~50Hz
on the type plate on the
period. In order for the warranty to be granted, all warranty claims must be bottom of the casing.
accompanied by proof of purchase from Tchibo or from an authorised Tchibo Before laying the Cafissimo
Ty pe:
distribution partner. This warranty is only valid within the EU, Switzerland and on its side, remove the water
Turkey. tank, the drip tray and front drawer with used capsule container. Lay a cloth or
mat underneath the machine to protect the surface from remaining liquid/water
If, contrary to our expectations, a defect is found, please contact our customer
that may leak out.
care service at the following e-mail address:
service@tchibo.de
Our customer consultants will be pleased to advise you on further procedure.
Damage due to improper use, failure to decalcify as well as worn parts and
consumables, are not covered by the warranty.
Please have the product number at hand in case of any queries.
This warranty does not restrict statutory warranty rights.

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