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Dear Customer,
Thank you for buying the Smeg Line Coffee Machine.
Our products offer you a solution in which research to create an aesthetically
pleasing object and innovative engineering provide unique items that are
decorative elements.
A Smeg appliance is always the perfect match with other products of the line
while also being a designer item for the kitchen.
We hope you fully enjoy all the features of your appliance.
For more information, please visit: www.smegusa.com

SMEG S.p.A.

Model BCC01
Bean to cup Coffee machine
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 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Important instructions
WARNING: If the instructions contained in this manual are not followed
precisely, fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or death.

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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages throughout this manual and on the ap-
pliance.
Read all the instructions before using the appliance and always obey all safety messages.

WARNING • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the
cover (or back).
• No user-serviceable parts inside!
• Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION

This is a safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can result
in severe personal injury or death.

UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS

A signal word - DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION - is used with the safety alert
symbol. DANGER denotes the most serious hazards. It means you could be killed or
seriously injured if you do not immediately follow the instructions.
WARNING means you could be killed or seriously injured if the instructions are
not followed. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in minor to moderate injury.

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• This appliance is intended for use in the home only.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose. The manu-
facturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper
use of this appliance.
ATTENTION
• This appliance complies with current safety regulations.
Improper use of this appliance can result in personal injury
and material damage.
• Read all the instructions before installing or using the appli-
ance for the first time.
• Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass
them on to any future user.

The safety messages will inform you of potential hazards, on how to avoid the risk of injury
and what can occur if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT: Observe all codes and ordinances in force.
WARNING: For your safety, the instructions contained in this manual must
be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion and to prevent property
damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors, liquids or materials near this or
any other appliance.
NOTE: This appliance is NOT designed for installation in manufactured (mobile)
homes or in recreational vehicles (RVs).

NOTE:
GROUNDED PLUG (for product manufactured with a grounded plug)
As a safety feature, this product is equipped with grounded plug, which will only
fit into a three-prong outlet. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature. Improper
connection of the grounding conductor may result in the risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician if you have any doubts on whether the outlet is
properly grounded.

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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and /
or injury to person including the following:

Follow all safety precautions to ensure safe assembling or disassembling parts and
use of the appliance. before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug
• Before using the appliance, read this user and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the
manual carefully. power cord.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• To protect against fire, electrical shock
• This appliance is for household use only. and personal injury, do not immerse the
• Do not use the appliance for other than its appliance, the power cord or plug in water
intended use. or any other liquid.

• Do not allow children to use the appliance. • Do not touch the appliance or the plug with
wet hands.
• Children should not play with the appliance.
Keep the appliance out of the reach of • Never try to extinguish a flame/fire with
children. water: turn off the appliance, unplug it from
the outlet and cover the flame with a lid or
• Keep the packaging material (plastic bags, a fire blanket.
expanded polystyrene) out of the reach of
children. • Do not use the appliance if the power cord
or plug is damaged or if the appliance has
• Close supervision is necessary when any been dropped or damaged in any way.
appliance is used by or near children.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
• Turn off the appliance immediately after use. counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended • Do not operate any appliance with a
while it is running. damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
• Disconnect the appliance from the wall malfunctions, or has been damaged in any
outlet before assembly, disassembly, manner. Return appliance to an authorized
cleaning and after each use. service facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
• Always attach plug to appliance first, then
plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, • Make sure the power cord does not come
turn any control to “off,” then remove plug in contact with sharp edges.
from wall outlet. • Do not pull on the cord to remove the plug
• Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the socket.
from the outlet when not in use, before

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• Do not place the appliance on or near For this appliance
switched-on gas or electric burners, inside
• Only insert water into the appropriate tank.
an oven, or near heat sources.
Use fresh, clean water.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and
• The appliance shall not be placed in a
knobs.
cabinet when in use.
• Do not place the appliance near faucets or
• Allow the appliance to cool down before
sinks.
cleaning.
• Never attempt to repair the appliance • The appliance generates heat and produces
yourself or without the help of a qualified hot water and steam during operation.
technician. Failing to do this will void the Avoid contact with boiling steam or water.
warranty.
• Do not fill the water container beyond the
• In case of malfunction, have the appliance maximum limit indicated.
repaired by a qualified technician.
• Do not use without water in the tank or
• Do not make any changes to the appliance. without a tank.
• Make sure that the power outlet used is • Only use the appliance indoors and at a
always freely accessible, because only maximum altitude of 2000 meters.
in this way can it be unplugged when
• Use only coffee beans to obtain the powder,
necessary.
do not put already ground coffee in the
• To remove the plug from the power outlet, coffee bean hopper.
operate directly on the plug. Never pull the
• Use the device only to prepare coffee-
cable, it could be damaged.
based drinks from grinding coffee beans
• If the appliance should break down, do not or to dispense hot water. Other uses are
attempt to repair it. improper.
• Do not allow the power supply cable to • Use only original spare parts from the
dangle over the edge of the table or other manufacturer. The use of spare parts not
surface or to touch hot surfaces. recommended by the manufacturer may
• If the plug or power supply cable are cause fire, electric shock or injury to
damaged, have them replaced exclusively persons.
by the Technical After-sales centre, so as to • Place the appliance on a flat, dry surface.
prevent all risks.
• Avoid wetting or spraying liquid on the
appliance. In case of contact with liquid,
To avoid the risk of injury, do not open immediately unplug the cord from the
the brew chamber during the brew electrical outlet and dry thoroughly: Risk of
process. electric shock!
• Check hopper for presence of foreign
objects before using.

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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp 2. If the appliance is of the grounded
objects to clean the appliance. type, the extension cord should be a
• The use of an accessory not evaluated for grounding-type 3-wire cord; and
use with this appliance may cause injuries. 3. The longer cord should be arranged so
• Do not install the appliance in an environment that it will not drape over the counter top
that is not suitable. or table top where it can be pulled on
• D o not place the appliance on or in by children or tripped over.
proximity of electric or gas cookers, or in
a heated oven. Connect the appliance
• This appliance is not intended for use by Make sure that the mains voltage corresponds
persons (including children) with reduced with that indicated on the data plate on the
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or bottom of the appliance.
lack of experience and knowledge, unless Connect the appliance only to a power outlet
they are closely supervised and instructed installed perfectly.
concerning use of the appliance by a If the plug and power outlet are incompatible,
person responsible for their safety. Children have the power outlet replaced with a suitable
should be supervised to ensure that they do type by qualified staff.
not play with the appliance.
• Avoid contacting moving parts.
• This appliance has important markings
on the plug blade. Contact a qualified
technician to replace the plug with a
suitable one if damaged.
• Connect the appliance only to a power
outlet installed perfectly.

Electrical Cord:
a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable
power-supply cord) is provided to reduce
risks resulting from becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord.
b) Longer detachable power-supply cords or
extension cords are available and may be
used if care is exercised in their use.
c) If a long detachable power-supply cord or
extension cord is used:
1. The marked electrical rating of the
detachable power-supply cord or
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the
appliance;

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This user’s manual • Unplug the appliance.
This user’s manual is an integral part of • Unplug the cord from the wall outlet.
the appliance and must be kept intact and
available to the user throughout its life cycle. • Old electrical equipment must not
be disposed of with household
waste! In accordance with the law in
Use compliant with destination
force, electrical appliances at the end
• The appliance is intended for household
of their life should be taken to separate
and similar use, such as:
collection facilities for electrical and
- in the kitchen area for the staff of shops,
electronic waste. This is so that valuable
offices and other work environments;
materials from old appliances can be
- in bed and breakfast and agritourism
recycled and the environment can be
accommodation;
protected. For more information, please
- by guests at hotels and motels, and in
contact your local authorities or recycling
residential environments.
center employees.
• Other uses, in restaurants, bars and cafes
for example, are improper.
Note that non-polluting and recyclable materials
are used for packaging the appliance.
Manufacturer’s liability
The manufacturer declines all liability for • Dispose of the packaging materials at
damage undergone by persons and objects appropriate differentiated waste collection
due to: centers.
• use of the appliance different from that
envisioned; Plastic packaging
• user manual has not been read; Risk of suffocation
• tampering of individual parts of the
appliance;
• Do not leave the packaging or any part of
• use of non-original spare parts;
it unattended.
• failure to comply with safety
• Do not allow children to play with the plastic
recommendations.
packaging bags.
Identification plate
The identification plate lists the technical
data, serial number and brand name. The
identification plate must never be removed.

Disposal

Power voltage
Risk of electric shock

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 Description / Assembly / Controls
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE IDENTIFICATION PLATE
(Fig. A) The identification plate states the technical
1 Machine body. data, serial number, and marking.
2 Coffee bean container lid. The identification plate must never be removed.
3 Coffee bean container.
4 Water tank cover. BEFORE FIRST USE
5 Water tank (1,4 l). (Fig. A)
6 Grinding selection knob. • Unpack the appliance carefully and remove
7 Grinders protection. all packaging materials.
8 Brewing group access door. • Rinse the removable components with
9 ON/OFF button. lukewarm water, such as: water tank (5)
10 Control panel. covers (2,4), door (8) grounds container
11 Height adjustable coffee dispenser. (12) drip trays (13,14) and brewing group
12 Coffee grounds container. (15).
13 Internal drip tray.
Before use, check that all
14 External drip tray with level indicator.
components are integral and have
15 Brewing group.
no cracks.

ASSEMBLY OF COMPONENTS
(Fig. B)
• Place the machine on a flat surface and fix
the drip tray (14).
• Connect the power supply cable to the
socket on the rear of the machine and the
other end to a power socket.

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
AND ALARMS (Fig. A-C-D)
ON/OFF button (9)
Pressing the button switches the machine on
or off.

Change dispensing program

button (20)
The product has 8 functions, accessible
through two menus, Primary Menu and
Secondary Menu.
By pressing this button it is possible to change
the dispensing menu from “Primary” and
“Secondary” and vice versa.

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Primary Keys LED white machine is blocked until the components are
correctly reassembled.
Ristretto coffee
16
Brewing group alarm (24)
Espresso coffee Steady lit LED:
17
Brewing group missing or not correctly inserted;
Coffee the machine is blocked until the brewing group
18
(15) has been reassembled correctly (15).
19
Hot water Flashing LED:
Brewing group access door (8) not correctly
Secondary Keys LED orange assembled; the machine is blocked until the
door is correctly reassembled (8).
Light Ristretto coffee
16

Light Espresso coffee Descaling alarm (25)

17 Steady lit LED:
Indicates that it is highly recommended to carry
Long coffee
18 out a descaling cycle;
Flashing LED:
Americano The machine is blocked in all its functions,
19
a descaling cycle is mandatory to restore
machine operation.
Empty water tank alarm (21)
The related LED flashes when the tank (5) is Grinding adjustment knob (6) (Fig. D)
absent, or when the water inside it is missing The appliance is equipped with a knob (6) that
or at an insufficient level. Insert the tank or fill allows you to adjust the grinding grain of the
it with water. coffee according to its uses:
Turning the knob (6) clockwise “A” increases
No coffee alarm (22) the grinding grain; turning the knob (6)
The relative LED lights up steadily indicating anticlockwise “B” decreases the grinding grain
that the coffee beans in the container (3) have and the ground coffee will be finer (Fig.D).
reached the minimum level or are absent. Fill the Turn the knob (6) and match the indicator (26)
container with coffee beans. with the desired grinding level.
The grinding grain adjustment must
be carried out when the grinder is
Coffee grounds container alarm
in operation or on first use when
(23)
the bean container is completely
Steady lit LED:
empty; turning the knob (6) with
Coffee grounds container full (12); empty the
the grinder stopped and the beans
container.
inside could damage the grinding
Flashing LED:
unit.
Coffee grounds container (12) or internal drip
tray (13) missing or incorrectly assembled; the

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 Use

USE (Fig. E-F-G-H) Dispensing a drink

• Lift the lid (4) and insert cold water into the • It is possible to adjust the position of the
tank (5) taking care not to exceed the ‘Max’ dispenser (11) according to the cup used.
level indicated, then refit the lid (4). For very high cups it is possible to remove
• Lift the lid (2) and insert coffee beans into the drip tray (14).
the container (3). • Place a cup or large cup under the
• Check that the drip tray (14) is correctly dispenser.
positioned. • Press the key for the desired function. For
each selected function, preparation stops
• Press the button (9) , the machine starts automatically. For specific functions, refer
the heating phase and the keys light up to the paragraph “DESCRIPTION OF
flashing in sequence. CONTROLS AND ALARMS”.
At the end of the heating, a self-cleaning • At the end of dispensing, all the keys light
cycle of the internal circuits is carried out up fixed.
and, once the cycle is finished, the machine
Dispensing can be stopped at any
is ready to be used.
time by pressing the dispensing
At the first use it is recommended to key again.
make at least one coffee to make a
complete break-in of all the circuits. Remember to reassemble the tray
(14) at the end of any dispensing.
After 20 minutes of non-use, the
machine switches off. If it has made
at least one coffee, it performs a It is completely normal that after a
self-cleaning cycle. Press the button prolonged inactivity of the machine
(9) to switch on the machine. (breaks longer than 20 min) the
first coffees are not at the right
Change of dispensing program temperature. The tips to obtain a hot
The machine has two dispensing menus in coffee immediately are given in the
its memory: Primary and Secondary. To section “What to do if...”
switch from one program to another, press the
Customization of the quantity
key(20) .
It is possible to customize, for each type of dispensing,
In the Primary menu all the keys are illuminated
the quantity of coffee or water dispensed.
in white, in the Secondary menu, all the keys
• Place a cup or large cup under the
are illuminated in orange.
dispenser.
For the specific functions of each menu, refer
• Press for at least 3 seconds one of the
to the paragraph “DESCRIPTION OF
keys relative to the drink to be dispensed.
CONTROLS AND ALARMS”
The selected key lights up flashing; the
Turning off the machine the setting machine emits a double sound to signal
of the Primary or Secondary the modification of the preset program.
dispensing menu remains in the • On reaching the desired quantity, stop
memory at the next restart. dispensing by pressing the key again; an
acoustic signal indicates the memorization
of the quantity.
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Customisation of the amount of Activation / deactivation of acoustic
dispensed Americano drink: the signals
drink is produced by dispensing The acoustic signals can be disabled /
espresso coffee followed by hot enabled by keeping the keys (17) and
water. To customise this drink, (20) pressed for three seconds; the key
proceed as with other drinks and
(17) flashes three times indicating the
stop dispensing both coffee and,
memorization of the setting.
next, hot water.
Setting the water hardness
Any customization of the drinks To access the water hardness programming,
remains saved for future dispensing.
press the keys (16) and (20)
To restore the manufacturer’s settings, simultaneously for at least 3 seconds, the
LEDs (21) , (22) , (23) light
press the keys (9) and (20) up flashing.
simultaneously for at least • Choose the water hardness, referring to the
3 seconds. following table, pressing the key (16)
The machine emits a single sound to , the LED relating to the selected hardness
signal the restoration of the factory lights up steadily, the others go off.
settings.
Led Hardness
Turning off the machine 21 Light
• Check that the drip tray (14) is positioned Medium
correctly. 22
• If there is no water, the machine remains in 23 Hard
the rinse position until the tank is filled. • To memorize the selected hardness,
• Press the button (9) , the keys (16), (17), press keys (16) and (20)
(18), (19) light up flashing in sequence and simultaneously for at least 3 seconds or do
the machine, if it has dispensed at least one not press any key for 15 seconds.
coffee, performs a self-cleaning cycle. To prolong the machine operation
At the end of the self-cleaning cycle, the and preserve the aroma and taste of
machine switches off. the coffee, it is recommended to use
the Smeg Softener Filter (optional,
MACHINE SETTINGS not supplied). For installation and
(Fig. C-G) operation, follow the instructions
Through a programming menu it is possible that accompany the accessory.
to set the water hardness and the acoustic Once installed, set the water
signals. hardness level to ‘Light’ following
the instructions in the previous
paragraph.

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 Use / Cleaning and maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE C l e a n i n g t h e c o f f e e g ro u n d s
(Fig. C-E-G-H-I-L) container (12) and internal tray (13)
Always empty the coffee grounds
Manual rinse container with the appliance
• Make sure that the Primary program is switched on. This is the only way
selected with keys (16), (17), (18), (19) of resetting the coffee grounds
illuminated in white. counter.
• With the machine ready to dispense and
the drip tray mounted, press the keys (20) • Remove the tray (14).
• Remove the grounds container (12) with its
and (19) simultaneously for at tray (13) by pulling it outwards.
least 3 seconds: the machine will rinse the • Empty the coffee grounds from the container
coffee circuit (coffee dispenser 11). (12).
• At the end of the washing cycle, the keys • Clean the container (12) and the tray (13)
light up steadily. in running water with neutral dish detergent.
• Dry the components and reassemble them
Cleaning of the machine body
in the machine.
For a good preservation of the external
surfaces it is necessary to clean them regularly Daily cleaning of the coffee grounds
at the end of each use, after letting them cool. container and internal tray is
Clean with a soft cloth dampened with water. recommended.
Never immerse the machine body
(1) in water or other liquids. Cleaning the water tank (5)
• Remove the lid (4) and remove the tank (5)
from the machine using the appropriate
Allow the machine to cool down handle.
before cleaning. • Clean the tank (5) in running water with
neutral dish detergent and reassemble it in
the machine.
Cleaning the external drip tray (14)
The drip tray (14) is equipped with a red Cleaning the brewing group (15)
float (27) which protrudes from the cup-holder
Before performing this cleaning
grid as soon as the maximum liquid level is
operation, ALWAYS disconnect the
exceeded.
plug from the power outlet.
• Remove the tray (14) and the cup-holder
grid (28) and empty it. • Press the door (8) in the lower part until it
• Clean the tray (14) and the grid (28) in releases then remove it from the upper part.
running water with neutral dish detergent. • Press the two release clips (29) located on
• Dry the components and reassemble them the sides of the infuser (15) and remove it
in the machine. from the machine (Fig.L).
• Wash the brew group (15) with running
water, dry it and reassemble it in the
machine, making sure it is positioned
correctly.
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• Refit the service door (8) making sure it is • The descaling cycle ends when the solution
correctly positioned. contained in the tank (5) is finished, the key
Do not wash the brewing group (18) and the LEDs (21) and
in the dishwasher in order not to (25) light up fixed.
damage it permanently. • During the descaling cycle, the machine will
take a few breaks to allow the descaler to
Descaling act effectively. Wait for the end of the cycle.
The coffee machine signals when it is • Pour clean water into the tank (5) up to the
necessary to carry out a descaling cycle based “MAX” level to carry out the rinse cycle, then
on the set water hardness (For the setting of the
press the button (18) to start the rinse
water hardness, see the “Machine Settings”
paragraph). cycle, the button (18) flashes and the
If the LED (25) lights up steadily, it means LED (25) lights up steadily for the entire
that a descaling cycle is necessary, so as not duration of the washing cycle.
to alter the taste of the coffee and damage the • When the tank (5) is empty, the rinse cycle
machine. However, coffee and further drinks is finished.
may continue to be dispensed for a limited • The keys light up in white.
number of cycles. If, at the end of the descaling
If the LED (25) flashes, it means that a process, the LED (25) remains
descaling cycle is mandatory to proceed with permanently lit, it indicates that
further dispensing of drinks. a new descaling cycle must be
To carry out a descaling cycle, proceed as carried out since the quantity
follows: of descaling solution that was
• Place a container with a capacity of at least used was insufficient for complete
1,4 l under the dispenser (11). cleaning.
• Make sure that the Primary program with Any other servicing should be
white illuminated keys is selected. performed by an authorized
• Fill the tank (5), up to the “MAX” level, with a service representative.
solution of water and descaler in the doses
recommended by the manufacturer.
“Empty system” procedure
• With the machine ready for use, press
The ‘Empty system’ procedure is recommended
the keys (20) and (18) before long periods of non-use and before
simultaneously for at least 3 seconds. The consulting a maintenance manager.
key (18) flashes with an orange light • Activate the procedure by holding down
and the LED (25) has a fixed light for the key (16) and the key (19)
the entire duration of the descaling cycle, simultaneously for three seconds, the key
which has duration of several minutes. (17) and the key (19) flash
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• The entire amount of water in the tank is
discharged through the coffee circuit.
• The pump continues to operate, even
intermittently, to also empty the internal
water circuits.
• At the end of the procedure the machine
switches off.
The empty system procedure takes
several minutes and on-off cycles.
Do not turn off the machine until the
complete procedure is complete.

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Problem Possible causes Solution
Plug not inserted. Insert the plug.

ON/OFF button not Press the button to start the

pressed. machine.

Descaling alarm activated Perform descaling.

(LED 25 flashes).
Full grounds container Empty the grounds container.
The appliance does not alarm (LED 23 ).
work.
Infuser alarm missing or not Check that the infuser
correctly assembled (LED and its door are correctly
24 ). assembled.
Empty or missing tank Make sure that the tank is
alarm (LED 21 ). correctly inserted or fill it with
water.
No coffee alarm (led 22 Pour some coffee beans into
). the container.

Tank not inserted or empty. Make sure that the tank is

The machine stops
correctly inserted or fill it with
during dispensing.
water.
Ground coffee too fine. Increase the coffee grain
using the relative knob.
Warning: adjust the grinder
The coffee comes out of only when it is operating,
the dispenser slowly. in order not to damage the
grinding unit.
Clogged dispenser spout. Clean the dispenser spout.

Ground coffee too thick. Decrease the coffee grain

The coffee comes out using the relative knob.
of the dispenser too
quickly. Worn grinders. Contact an authorized
service centre.
Machine inactivity for a Using the same cup in which
prolonged time. the coffee will be prepared,
The coffee is not hot.
dispense hot water to heat
the cup.

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 Problem Possible causes Solution
Incorrect use of the Check lights or switch the
Locked drawer.
machine. machine off and on.
Internal water circuit error. Make sure there is water
in the tank and wait for the
All the buttons are
circuit to reset
blinking simultaneously.
If the problem persists,
contact the service center.

If the problem has not been solved or for other types of faults, contact the local
assistance service.

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