Instruction manual and warranty for Cafissimo Mini
Contents 1 Intended use and location 1 About these instructions 2 Safety warnings 4 At a glance 4 Control panel — button functions 5 Initial operation — prior to first use 6 Rinsing the machine 6 The finest aroma — the finest flavour 6 Using large / small cups or glasses 7 Brewing coffee 8 Adjusting the strength (amount) of the coffee 9 Standby mode 9 Cleaning 10 Descaling 11 For a long period of non-use 12 Problems / solutions 13 Disposal 13 Technical specifications 14
Safety warnings DANGER due to electricity • Never immerse the coffee machine, mains plug or mains DANGER to children and people with a restricted capability of operating appliances cord in water, as this could cause an electric shock. Never touch the mains plug with wet hands. Do not use the machine outdoors. • Never leave the machine to operate unattended. • Only connect the machine to a properly installed, grounded wall socket.
WARNING – risk of scalds/burns • Do not touch the coffee spout during or immediately after Place the machine on a solid, level surface that is well illuminated and resistant to water and heat. • To ensure that the casing does not melt, do not place the machine on a hob or immediately next to a hot oven, radiator or anything similar. • Route the mains cord in such a way that it cannot be tripped over.
At a glance Capsule opening Control panel — button functions The colours of the buttons are visible only when the machine is switched on.
Initial operation — prior to first use MAX 1. Make sure that the used capsule container is correctly inserted in the front drawer. The front drawer needs to be pushed in all the way and the drip tray correctly inserted. 5. Plug the mains plug into an easily accessible wall socket. 2. Fill the water tank with fresh, cold tap water or drinking water up to the MAX mark. 6. Press the On/Off button. A short signal will sound. The On/Off button and coffee buttons flash.
Rinsing the machine The finest aroma — the finest flavour After switching the machine on for the first time or if you have not used the machine for longer than two days, rinse the machine by allowing two cups of water to flow through it (without a capsule). One capsule per cup Each capsule is a single portion for one cup. Full aroma 1. Fill the water tank with fresh, cold tap water or drinking water up to the MAX mark. MAX Only insert a capsule when you intend to use the machine.
Brewing coffee 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the machine. The On/Off button and coffee buttons flash and the machine starts to heat up. 5. Press the coffee button that corresponds to the capsule you have inserted. The brewing process starts and stops automatically. The machine is ready for operation once all the buttons remain permanently lit. A short signal will also sound. black capsule (espresso) = white coffee button 2. Place an empty cup beneath the coffee spout.
Adjusting the strength (amount) of the coffee Adjust the strength of the coffee to suit your personal taste by adjusting the quantity of water. You can do this for one single brewing procedure or save the setting. 8. After every use, pull out the drip tray to remove it and pour out any excess water. Due to how the machine operates, a small amount of water and coffee grounds collect in the drip tray after each coffee is brewed.
Cleaning Restoring the factory settings DANGER – risk of fatal electric shock You can restore the original settings for the water quantity. 1. • Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before cleaning the device. Press the On/Off button to switch off the machine. • Never immerse the machine, mains plug or mains cord in water or any other liquids. 2. • Do not clean the machine with a water jet. Clean it only as described in the following instructions.
Descaling If the indicator light is lit up yellow, the machine needs to be descaled. Do this within the next couple of days. Do not wait any longer, otherwise so much limescale may collect that a descaling agent will no longer have any effect. Descaling takes about 30 minutes. Cleaning the used capsule container and drip tray/grid 1. Pull out the drip tray to remove it. 2. Remove the drip grid from the drip tray and empty the drip tray. The descaling process cannot be interrupted.
m If you are using a different descaling agent, read the manufacturer’s instructions. Important: Add descaling solution up to the MAX mark and reinsert the tank. Rinsing phase 2. Fold down the lever. 10. Important: For the rinsing phase, fill the water tank up to the MAX mark with cold tap water. Otherwise the machine cannot complete the rinsing phase. 3. Remove the drip tray if necessary. 11. Place an empty container (at least 250 ml) beneath the coffee spout. 4.
Problems / solutions 2. ... press the On/Off button to switch the machine off again. The indicator light Is the water tank empty? is flashing red and m Fill the water tank with fresh water. a signal is sounding. m Press one of the coffee buttons. The pump starts to operate. As soon as the pipes are filled with water the pump stops automatically. 3. Place a container under the coffee spout. 4. Fold down the lever if necessary.
Technical specifications Water is dripping out The water in the system expands as the machine heats up of the coffee spout. and as a result a little water drips out of the coffee spout. It is not possible to press down the lever. Type / Model: Cafissimo 313212 Product number: see “Warranty” section Check whether the used capsule container is full. Empty it if necessary.
Warranty Service Form We grant a 36-month warranty from the date of purchase. Tchibo GmbH, Überseering 18, 22297 Hamburg, Germany We will remedy all defects in workmanship or materials within the warranty period. In order for the warranty to be granted, all warranty claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase from Tchibo or from an authorised Tchibo distribution partner. This warranty is only valid within the EU, Switzerland and Turkey.
