INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Coffee machine
EN
CM8477x
3Pictograms used ........................................
4Safety ..........................................................
7Your coffee machine ..................................
7Dear customer! ............................................
8Description of the appliance ........................
11Touch keys and symbols .............................
14Operation ....................................................
14Before first use .............................................
15Set your appliance to ‘On’ ...........................
16Set your appliance to ‘Standby’ and ‘Off’ .....
16
Important tips and tricks when you make
coffee ...........................................................
16Make coffee using coffee beans .................
17Make coffee using pre-ground coffee .........
17Adjust the grind level ...................................
18Make milk-based hot drinks .........................
19Make two cups of coffee ..............................
19Customise beverages ..................................
19Supply a beverage that is customised ........
20Customise a user profile ..............................
20Supply hot water or steam ...........................
21Settings .......................................................
21Settings menu ..............................................
23Maintenance ...............................................
23Clean your appliance ...................................
23Clean the hot water spout ............................
24
Clean the internal tubes of the milk container
and the nozzle .............................................
25
Clean all components of the milk
container ......................................................
25Clean the appliance’s internal circuit ..........
26Clean the coffee grounds container ............
26Clean the drip tray .......................................
27Clean the inside of the coffee machine .......
27Clean the water tank ....................................
27Clean the coffee spouts ...............................
27Clean the pre-ground coffee funnel .............
28Descale the appliance .................................
29Set the water hardness ................................
30Install a water softener filter .........................
31Replace a water softener filter .....................
31Remove a water softener filter .....................
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Clean the brewing unit/infuser once a
month ...........................................................
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Clean the brewing unit/infuser twice a
year ..............................................................
35Use the milk cleaner ....................................
37Troubleshooting .........................................
39Environmental aspects ..............................
39Disposal of the appliance and packaging ....
40Installation ..................................................
40Safety ..........................................................
41Dimensions ..................................................
42Built-in ..........................................................
44Your notes ..................................................
Contents
The following symbols are used throughout the manual, and they have the following meanings:
INFORMATION!
Information, advice, tip, or recommendation
WARNING!
Warning – general danger
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Warning – danger of electric shock
HOT SURFACE!
Warning – danger of hot surface
DANGER OF FIRE!
Warning – danger of fire
RIGHT!
WRONG!
It is important that you carefully read the instructions.
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Pictograms used
WARNING!
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
What you should pay attention to
WARNING!
The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use.
Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• Do not allow children to clean or maintain the appliance unless
supervised.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left
unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
•
Surfaces marked with this symbol become hot during use (the
symbol is present in certain models only).
•
WARNING!
The filling aperture must not be opened during use.
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Safety
•
WARNING!
Avoid spillage on the connector.
•
WARNING!
There is a possibility of injury when there is a misuse of the
appliance.
• Heating element surfaces are subjected to residual heat after use.
•
WARNING!
Do not use the appliance if the glass surface is cracked.
• Never immerse the appliance in water.
• This is a household appliance only. It is not intended to be used
in: 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.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not lean or hang on the appliance when it has come out of the
cabinet and do not place heavy or unstable objects on the
appliance.
• The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper,
incorrect or unreasonable use of the appliance.
• When using the appliance, do not touch the hot surfaces. Use
the knobs or handles.
• In case of failures, make sure the appliance is not connected to
the mains power supply. Refer to our service department for
repairs.
• Only ask for original spare parts to be used. Failure to respect
the above could reduce the safety of the appliance.
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Safety
• Do not put objects containing liquids, inflammable or corrosive
materials on the appliance.
• Use the accessories holder to contain coffee accessories (for
example coffee beans).
• Never touch the appliance with damp hands.
• Unplug directly from the plug only.
• Never pull the power cable as you could damage it.
Designated use
• This appliance is intended for domestic use only (around 3000
cups a year). Any other use is considered improper and in that
case, no guarantee will be given.
• This appliance is designed to “make espresso coffee” and “heat
drinks”. Use it with care to avoid scalds from the water and steam
jets or through incorrect use.
• This appliance is designed and made to prepare beverages
based on coffee, milk and hot water. Only use drinking water in
the tank. Never use the accessories to make beverages other
than those described in these instructions. Any other use is
considered improper and thus dangerous. The manufacturer is
not liable for damage deriving from improper use of the appliance.
• Clean all the components thoroughly, taking particular care with
parts in contact with the milk.
• IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the appliance, do not clean
with alkaline detergents; use a soft cloth and, where applicable,
neutral detergent.
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Safety
Dear customer!
Welcome to our growing ASKO family!
We are proud of our appliances. We hope that this appliance will be an appreciated and dependable
aid for many years to come.
Please read the operating instructions before use. They include general tips, information about the
settings and adjustments you can make, and the best way to take care of your appliance.
TIP!
You can find the most recent version of the instructions for use on our website.
Enjoy your cooking!
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Your coffee machine
Description of the appliance
A. My profile
B. Settings
C. User profile
D. Selected aroma
E. Time
F. Selected size
G. Aroma
H. Size
I. Scroll left/right
J. Beverages available to select
When this primary screen is shown, the appliance is ready to use.
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Your coffee machine
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Your coffee machine
1. Lid bean container
2. Bean container
3. Ground coffee funnel (with lid)
4. Knob to adjust the grind level
5. Power cord
6. IEC connector
7. Area for the measuring spoon
8. Cup warming area
9. Service door
10. Brewing unit
11. On/Standby button
12. Control panel
13. Lighting
14. Main switch
15. Area for accessories (left and right)
16. Cup tray
17. Coffee grounds container
18. Drip tray with level indicator
19. Coffee spouts (adjustable height)
20. Cup lights
21. Hot water connection nozzle
22. Water tank
23. Hot water spout
24. Cover connection nozzle
25. Lid with a milk frother
26. Frothed milk spout (adjustable)
27. Milk froth adjustment knob
28. Milk intake tube
29. Release button
30. Milk container
31. Thermal casing
32. Measuring spoon for pre-ground coffee
Maintenance set
• ‘Total Hardness Test’ indicator paper
• Descaler
• Water softener filter (certain models only)
• Cleaning brush/cleaning cloth
• Milk cleaner
• O-rings and lubricating grease
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Your coffee machine
Touch keys and symbols
Touch keys
My profile
Customise several beverage settings for the user profile that is shown on the
primary screen.
• See chapter ‘Customise beverages’.
• You cannot use this touch key when the guest profile is shown on the
display.
Settings
• See chapter ‘Settings menu’.
User profile
Touch this key to select the correct user profile. Six different user-profiles and
a guest profile are available.
• If you select a beverage that has been customised for this profile, it will
be supplied with the customised saved settings. See chapter ‘Supply a
beverage that is customised’.
• If you select the guest profile, beverages will be supplied with the default
settings.
Customise a user profile
• See chapter ‘Customise a user profile’.
Aroma
• Touch this key (several times) to select ‘Pre-ground’ or to select the aroma.
Size
• Touch this key (several times) to select the coffee quantity.
Scroll left/right
• Touch these keys until the correct variable is shown on the display.
OK
Stop
Escape
Cancel or go back one step.
• Values will not be saved.
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Your coffee machine
Touch keys
Next
Minus (-) / Plus (+)
• Adapt the aroma when you customise a beverage.
Start
Enter
• Enter a menu.
Double espresso
• This touch key is shown on the display for a few seconds at the start of
preparing one espresso.
Extra
• Increase the quantity of water of the beverage that is being prepared.
On/Off
• The setting is ‘off’.
On/Off
• The setting is ‘on’.
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Your coffee machine
Symbols
My aroma (if programmed) / Standard
• Pre-ground
• Extra light
• Light
• Medium
• Strong
• Extra strong
My quantity (if programmed) / Standard
• Small
• Medium
• Large
• Extra large
Settings saved
Default value
Auto-start function enabled
Energy-saving enabled
Filter enabled
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Your coffee machine
Before first use
Remove the packaging. Make sure the product is complete and undamaged. Check if all accessories
are present. Do not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged. Contact the service department if
there are any problems.
NOTE!
• Coffee has been used to test the appliance in the factory. Therefore it is completely normal
that there are traces of coffee in the mill.
• Customise the water hardness as soon as possible. Obey the instructions in chapter ‘Set the
water hardness’.
TIP!
To improve the performance of your appliance, we recommend installing a water softener filter. If
your model is not provided with a filter, you can purchase one from the service department.
NOTE!
• Always use clean and cold tap water, bottled water without added minerals or distilled water
suitable for consumption.
• The first time you use the appliance, the water circuit is empty. The appliance could be very
noisy. The noise becomes less when the circuit fills with water.
• The first time you use the appliance, you need to make 4-5 cups of coffee before it starts to
give results that are satisfactory.
• When making the first 5-6 beverages, it is normal to hear the noise of boiling water. This noise
becomes less during use.
• Pull the appliance forward to get access to the main switch, the area for accessories and the
lid of the bean container. Pull the coffee spouts forward to open the service door.
• Use the accessories holder to contain coffee accessories (for example coffee beans).
NOTE!
Read and obey the instructions shown on the display. The display shows information and touch
keys to use. Important information is accompanied by an audio signal.
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Operation
The appliance goes to standby automatically. It is now ready for normal use.
WARNING!
Danger! Risk of burns.
During rinsing, a little hot water flows out of the coffee spouts. Avoid contact with splashes of
water. Do not let the appliance stay unattended while hot water is being supplied.
Set your appliance to ‘On’
The appliance is ready to use if it has reached the correct temperature.
The primary screen is shown.
NOTE!
Each time the appliance is set to ‘On’, it performs an automatic preheat and rinse cycle. This
cycle cannot be interrupted. The appliance is ready for use only after the completion of this cycle.
TIP!
Put a cup under the spouts. Collect the hot water from the rinse cycle to warm the cup.
NOTE!
Do not push the main switch while the appliance is set to ‘On’.
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Operation
Set your appliance to ‘Standby’ and ‘Off’
NOTE!
Each time the appliance is set to ‘Standby’ after being used to make coffee, it performs an
automatic rinse cycle.
TIP!
• If you do not use the appliance for a long period, set the appliance to ‘Off’.
• To disconnect the appliance completely, place the main switch on the side of the appliance
in the 0 (off) position.
Important tips and tricks when you make coffee
• The supply of coffee can be stopped at any moment.
• As soon as the supply has ended, you can increase the quantity of water.
• You can customise beverages.
• Adjust the grind level if the coffee is supplied a drop at a time or too weak and not creamy
enough.
• Make a hotter coffee:
- Perform a rinse cycle and warm the cups with the hot water from the rinse cycle.
- Supply hot water to warm the cups.
- Use the cup warmer setting to warm the cups.
- Increase the coffee temperature.
• Lower the spouts to the cup as near as possible. This makes the coffee more creamy.
• After the coffee supply, the aroma setting and the quantity setting are reset to the ‘original recipe’.
• Once a beverage has been made, the appliance is ready to make the next beverage.
Make coffee using coffee beans
NOTE!
Do not use green, caramelised or candied coffee beans. They could make the coffee mill unusable.
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Operation
Make coffee using pre-ground coffee
NOTE!
• Only add pre-ground coffee when the appliance is set to ‘On’. Otherwise, the coffee could
spread through the inside of the appliance and damage it.
• Only make one cup of coffee at a time. Do not use more than 1 measuring spoon.
• Make sure the funnel is not blocked (see chapter ‘Maintenance’).
Adjust the grind level
The coffee mill is set by default to prepare coffee correctly. It should not require regulating initially.
However, you can adjust the grind level:
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Operation
• if the coffee is supplied too slowly or not at all.
- Turn the knob one click clockwise in the direction of 7.
• for a stronger, creamier coffee.
- Turn the knob one click anti-clockwise in the direction of 1.
NOTE!
• Only turn the knob when the coffee mill is operating (during the start of the coffee preparation).
Turn the knob one click at a time. When you have made at least 2 cups of coffee, turn the
knob another click if the adjustment did not give the desired result.
Make milk-based hot drinks
TIP!
• Use skimmed or partially skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature (about 5 °C) to get a richer
denser froth.
Recommended for…DescriptionDial
position
Caffe latte / Hot milkNo froth
Latte macchiatoMin. Froth
Cappuccino / Frothed milkMax. froth
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Operation
NOTE!
After the supply of a milk-based hot drink, the display shows a CLEAN message (see chapter
‘Maintenance’).
Make two cups of coffee
With this appliance, you can make a perfect espresso or coffee. To guarantee the quality of each
cup, we have chosen not to offer the option of two cups of coffee at the same time.
Customise beverages
The appliance allows you to choose six different profiles, each associated with a different icon. For
every beverage, the customized aroma and amount can be saved in a profile.
Supply a beverage that is customised
Make sure the primary screen shows the correct user profile. If you select a beverage that has been
customised for this profile, it will be supplied with the customised saved settings.
TIP!
The order in which all the beverages for a user profile are displayed is based on the frequency of
selection.
TIP!
If you select the guest profile, beverages will be supplied with the default settings.
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Operation
Customise a user profile
Supply hot water or steam
HOT SURFACE!
Danger! Risk of burns.
• Do not let the appliance stay unattended while hot water or steam is being supplied.
• Avoid burns from splashes. Always stop the hot water or steam supply before removing the
cup containing the liquid.
TIP!
Use steam to heat or froth liquid. Immerse the hot water spout in the liquid. When the required
temperature or level of froth is reached, stop the steam supply.
TIP!
Tips when you use steam to froth milk
• When choosing the size of the cup, bear in mind that the liquid doubles or triples in volume.
• For a creamier froth, rotate the cup with slow movements up and down.
NOTE!
Clean the hot water spout each time you used it to froth milk (see chapter ‘Maintenance’).
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Operation
Settings menu
Rinsing
Clean and heat the appliance’s internal circuit. Supply hot water from the coffee
spouts and hot water spout (if inserted).
• Put a container with a minimum capacity of 100 ml under the coffee and hot
water spouts.
Descaling
See chapter ‘Maintenance’.
Water filter
See chapter ‘Maintenance’.
Drink settings
Consult your customised settings for each profile. Reset the default values for each
beverage.
• See also ‘Default values’ for more information.
Set time
Adjust the time shown on the display.
Auto-start
Set the auto-start time. At that time, the appliance is ready to make coffee
immediately.
• To use this setting, make sure that the time of the day is correctly set.
• The corresponding symbol is displayed adjacent to the time to indicate that the
setting is on.
Auto-off (standby)
Set the time for the appliance to go to standby.
Cup warmer
The fan blows hot air into the cup warmer area.
• The residual heat of the appliance is used for heating up the cup. The heating
result is depending on the time the appliance is set to ‘On’.
Energy saving
Energy consumption is decreased in compliance with European regulations.
• The corresponding symbol is displayed adjacent to the time to indicate that the
setting is on.
• You may have to wait a few seconds before the first coffee is supplied.
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Settings
Coffee temperature
Adjust the temperature of the water that is used to make coffee.
Water hardness
See chapter ‘Maintenance’.
Set language
Adjust the language shown on the display.
Beep
Set the beep on or off.
• You hear a beep every time you touch a key and when you insert/remove an
accessory.
Lighting
Set the lighting on or off.
• The cup lighting comes on each time a beverage is supplied and during each
rinse cycle.
Background
Set the colour of the display background.
Demo mode
Start the demo mode to show the main functions.
• To exit the demo mode, set your appliance to ‘Standby’.
Default values
Reset all menu settings and programmed quantities back to the default values (with
the exception of the language).
Statistics
Show statistics relating to the appliance.
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Settings
Clean your appliance
WARNING!
Read and obey the instructions shown on the display. The display shows information and touch
keys to use. Important information is accompanied by an audio signal.
NOTE!
• Do not use solvents, abrasive detergents, alcohol or chemical products to clean the appliance!
• Do not use metal objects to remove encrustations or coffee deposits. They could scratch
metal or plastic surfaces.
• Only the milk container is dishwasher safe. Do not clean the other components of the appliance
in the dishwasher!
Regular cleaning
• The hot water spout (each time you used it to froth milk).
• The internal tubes of the milk container and the hot water connection nozzle (each time a
milk-based hot drink is supplied).
• The milk container and all the components (about once a month).
• The appliance’s internal circuit.
• The coffee grounds container.
• The drip tray.
• The inside of the coffee machine (about once a month).
• The water tank (about once a month and when you replace the water softener filter).
• The coffee spouts.
• The pre-ground coffee funnel (about once a month).
• The brewing unit and the infuser (at least once a month).
Special cleaning
• Twice a year you must disassemble the brewing unit, clean the parts and lubricate the O-rings
of the brewing unit and the infuser (see ‘Clean the brewing unit/infuser twice a year’).
• Each time the milk container is empty, we recommend cleaning all components using the milk
cleaner (see ‘Use the milk cleaner’).
Clean the hot water spout
Clean the hot water spout each time you used it to froth milk. This avoids the build-up of milk residues
and prevents it from clogging.
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Maintenance
HOT SURFACE!
Wait a few minutes for the hot water spout to cool down.
NOTE!
Wash all parts of the spout thoroughly with a sponge and warm water.
Clean the internal tubes of the milk container and the nozzle
Each time a milk-based hot drink is supplied, the display shows a CLEAN message. Put an empty
cup under the milk spout before you obey this instruction shown on the display. Let the milk container
stay in the appliance (you do not need to empty it).
WARNING!
Danger! Risk of burns.
When cleaning the internal tubes of the milk container, a little hot water and steam leak out of the
frothed milk spout. Avoid contact with splashes of water.
The cleaning stops automatically.
Any milk residues are removed now.
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Maintenance
NOTE!
• To prepare a number of cappuccinos and milk-based coffees, only confirm the CLEAN
message after you have prepared the last beverage. To proceed with making the next
beverages, touch the escape key.
• If you touch the escape key, a symbol is shown on the display to remind you that the internal
tubes of the milk container need cleaning.
Clean all components of the milk container
WARNING!
The thermal casing must not be filled with or immersed in water. Clean with a damp cloth only.
Wash all the components of the frother thoroughly with hot water and light washing-up liquid.
NOTE!
Only the milk container is dishwasher safe.
Clean the appliance’s internal circuit
If the appliance is not used for more than 3 or 4 days, we strongly recommend obeying these steps
before using it again.
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Maintenance
Clean the coffee grounds container
NOTE!
• A message to empty the grounds container is displayed 72 hours after the first coffee has
been prepared. Do not set the appliance to ‘Off’ with the main switch. If you do so, the 72
hours cannot be calculated correctly.
• When removing the drip tray, the grounds container must be emptied, even if it contains few
grounds. If this is not done before you make the next coffees, the grounds container may fill
up more than expected and clog the appliance.
Clean the drip tray
NOTE!
Clean and empty the drip tray before the indicator is above the cup tray. If you do not, water may
overflow the edge and damage the appliance, the surface it rests on or the surrounding area.
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Maintenance
Clean the inside of the coffee machine
WARNING!
Before cleaning internal parts, set the appliance to ‘Standby’. Do not immerse the coffee machine
in water.
Clean the water tank
NOTE!
Clean the water tank with a damp cloth and a little mild washing-up liquid. Rinse thoroughly before
filling the tank and putting it back in the appliance.
Clean the coffee spouts
Clean the pre-ground coffee funnel
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Maintenance
Descale the appliance
Descale the appliance when the related message is shown on the display.
• To descale immediately, read and obey the instructions shown on the display.
• To descale the appliance later, touch the escape key.
- A symbol is shown on the display to remind you that the appliance needs descaling.
WARNING!
Before use, read the instructions and the labelling on the descaler pack. You should use a descaler
authorised by the manufacturer only. Using an unsuitable descaler and/or performing descaling
incorrectly may result in faults not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
WARNING!
Danger! Risk of burns.
Hot water containing acid flows out of the hot water spout. Take care to avoid contact with splashes
of this solution.
NOTE!
• A series of rinses and pauses is performed automatically to remove all the scale residues
inside the coffee machine. Empty the container every time after it has collected the rinsing
water.
• If a filter was removed previously, the display will show the message when to insert the filter
into the housing. If no filter was present, you can skip this step.
• If the descaling cycle is not completed correctly (e.g. no electricity) we recommend repeating
the cycle.
• If the water tank has not been filled to the MAX level, at the end of descaling, the appliance
requests a third rinse to guarantee that the descaler solution has been completely eliminated
from the appliance’s internal circuits. Before starting rinsing, remember to empty the drip
tray.
• The appliance may request descaling cycles at very short intervals. This is normal due to the
appliance’s advanced control system.
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Maintenance
Set the water hardness
NOTE!
The appliance is set by default for a hardness level of 4. The appliance can also be programmed
according to the hardness of the mains water in the various regions.
The appliance needs to be descaled less often if this hardness level is lower.
Immerse the ‘total hardness test’ indicator paper (attached to the instructions) in a glass of water for
one second.
After about a minute, red squares can be seen.
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Maintenance
Level 1: soft water
Level 2: moderately hard water
Level 3: hard water
Level 4: very hard water
The appliance is now programmed with the new water hardness setting.
Install a water softener filter
NOTE!
Certain models are fitted with a water softener filter. If this is not the case with your model, you
are recommended to purchase one from the service department.
NOTE!
The filter lasts about two months if the appliance is used normally. If the coffee machine is left
unused with the filter installed, it will last a maximum of 3 weeks.
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Maintenance
The water filter symbol is shown on the display adjacent to the time. This indicates that the filter has
been enabled.
Replace a water softener filter
Replace the filter when the related message is shown on the display.
• To replace the filter immediately, read and obey the instructions shown on the display.
• To replace the filter later, touch the escape key.
- A symbol is shown on the display to remind you that the filter needs to be replaced.
TIP!
Take a look at the pictures in the previous section on how to install the filter.
NOTE!
After two months (see date indicator) or when the appliance has not been used for 3 weeks, you
should replace the filter even if the message has not been displayed yet.
Remove a water softener filter
If you want to use the appliance without the filter, you must remove it and notify the appliance of its
removal.
Clean the brewing unit/infuser once a month
WARNING!
• Do not remove the brewing unit when the appliance is set to ‘On’. Set the appliance to
‘Standby’. Do not use force to remove the brewing unit.
• Do not use washing-up liquid to clean the brewing unit. It would remove the lubricant applied
to the inside of the piston.
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Maintenance
Clean the brewing unit/infuser twice a year
WARNING!
• Do not remove the brewing unit when the appliance is set to ‘On’. Set the appliance to
‘Standby’. Do not use force to remove the brewing unit.
• Do not use washing-up liquid to clean the brewing unit. It would remove the lubricant applied
to the inside of the piston.
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Use the milk cleaner
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
WARNING!
Read and obey the instructions shown on the display. The display shows information and touch
keys to use. Important information is accompanied by an audio signal.
If the given instruction shown on the display or the given remedy in the table below is not the solution
to a problem, contact Customer Services.
SolutionPossible causeProblem
Clean the inside of the
appliance thoroughly.
The inside of the appliance is
very dirty.
Disassemble and clean the
brewing unit.
Replace or remove the water
filter and/or descale the
appliance as soon as possible.
A reminder that the appliance
needs de-scaling and/or the
filter must be replaced.
Turn the milk froth adjustment
knob to ‘CLEAN’.
Reminder to clean the tubes
inside the milk container.
Replace or remove the water
filter.
Reminder to replace the filter.
Descale the appliance as soon
as possible.
Reminder to descale the
appliance.
Warm the cups by rinsing them
with hot water (you can use the
hot water function).
The cups were not preheated.The coffee is not hot.
Before making coffee, use the
rinsing function to heat the
brewing unit.
The brewing unit has cooled
down because several minutes
have elapsed since the last
coffee was made.
Select a higher coffee
temperature.
A low coffee temperature is set.
Adjust the grind level.The coffee is ground too
coarsely.
The coffee is weak or not
creamy enough.
Use coffee for espresso
machines.
The coffee is not correct.
Adjust the grind level.The coffee is ground too finely.The coffee is supplied too slowly
or a drop at a time.
Adjust the grind level (in the
direction of 1).
The grind level is not correct.The slices coffee grounds are
soft and mushy.
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Troubleshooting
SolutionPossible causeProblem
Clean the coffee spouts.The coffee spouts are blocked.Coffee does not come out of one
or both of the spouts.
Wait for the appliance to be
ready for use again and select
the required beverage again.
The appliance has detected
impurities in its internal circuits.
See the information shown on
the display.
The appliance does not make
coffee.
Push the main switch to set the
appliance to ‘On’.
The appliance is not set to ‘On’.The appliance does not come
on.
Push the On button to set the
appliance to ‘On’.
Push the Standby button to set
the appliance to ‘Standby’.
The appliance has not been set
to ‘Standby’ correctly.
The brewing unit cannot be
removed.
Remove the drip tray.The drip tray has not been
removed.
Close the door and set the
appliance to ‘On’. The brewing
unit automatically returns to the
correct position.
The brewing unit is not in the
correct position.
Clean the infuser and all parts
of the brewing unit. Lubricate
the O-rings with the lubricating
grease.
The brewing unit and the infuser
are dirty.
The appliance makes a weird
sound (not as normal).
Obey the instructions shown on
the display.
During the two rinse cycles, the
water tank has not been filled to
the MAX level.
At the end of descaling, the
appliance requests a third rinse.
Clean all components of the milk
container.
The lid of the milk container is
dirty.
The milk does not come out of
the milk spout.
Use skimmed or partially
skimmed milk at refrigerator
temperature (about 5 °C). If the
result is not as you wish, try
changing the brand of milk.
The milk is not cold enough or
is not semi-skimmed or
skimmed.
The milk contains large bubbles
and squirts out of the milk spout
or there is little froth.
Adjust the milk froth adjustment
knob.
The milk froth adjustment knob
is incorrectly adjusted.
Clean all components of the milk
container.
The lid of the milk container or
the milk froth adjustment knob
is dirty.
Clean the nozzle.The hot water connection nozzle
is dirty.
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Troubleshooting
Disposal of the appliance and packaging
Sustainable materials have been used during the manufacture of this appliance. This appliance must
be disposed of responsibly at the end of its service life. Ask your local authorities for more information
about how to do this.
The appliance packaging is recyclable. The following may have been used:
• cardboard;
• polyethylene film (PE);
• CFC-free polystyrene (PS rigid foam).
Dispose of these materials in a responsible manner and in accordance with government regulations.
The product has been marked with a crossed-out dustbin symbol to
remind you of the obligation to dispose of electrical household
appliances separately. This means that the appliance may not be
included with normal domestic refuse at the end of its service life.
The appliance must be taken to a special municipal centre for separated
waste collection or to a dealer providing this service.
A separate collection of household appliances helps to prevent any
potential negative impact on the environment and on human health
caused by improper disposal. It ensures that the materials of which the
appliance is composed can be recovered to obtain significant savings
in energy and raw materials.
Declaration of conformity
We hereby declare that our products satisfy the applicable European
directives, orders and regulations, as well as the requirements stated
in the referenced standards.
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Environmental aspects
Safety
WARNING!
If the safety instructions and warnings are not followed, the
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any resulting damage.
• After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete
and undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact
a qualified professional.
• Installation must be carried out by a qualified technician and in
compliance with current regulations.
• Packing elements (plastic bags, polystyrene etc.) must not be left
within reach of children as they may represent a hazard.
• Never install the appliance in environments where the temperature
may reach 0 °C or lower (the appliance may be damaged if the
water freezes).
• Make sure the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated
on the appliance rating plate. Connect the appliance to an
efficiently earthed socket. The manufacturer may not be
considered liable for possible incidents caused by the failure to
adequately earth the mains.
• Make sure the socket used is freely accessible at all times,
enabling the appliance to be unplugged when necessary.
• Never touch the plug with damp hands.
• Never pull the power cable as you could damage it.
• This appliance can be installed over a built-in oven if the latter is
fitted with a cooling fan.
• Do not use multiple plug adapters or extension leads.
• The power cable on this appliance must not be replaced by the
user as this operation requires the use of special tools. If the cable
is damaged or requires replacing, contact an authorised service
centre only to avoid all risks.
• You should personalise water hardness as soon as possible
following the instructions.
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Installation
• If a stationary appliance is not fitted with a supply cord and a
plug, or with other means for disconnection from the supply mains
having a contact separation in all poles that provide full
disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions, the
means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring
in accordance with the wiring rules. This is also applicable for
appliances with a supply cord and plug when the plug is not
accessible after installing the appliance. Using an omnipolar
switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm fitted in the fixed
wiring will fulfil this requirement.
Dimensions
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Installation
Built-in
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Installation
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Installation
800659
The appliance rating label is located on the side of the appliance.
When contacting the service department, have the complete type number to hand.
You will find the addresses and phone numbers of the service organisation on the
guarantee card.
www.asko.com
We reserve the right to make changes.
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