User Manual Smeg DCF02PBEU Drip Coffee Machine

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• Use
• Cleaning and care
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USER MANUAL Drip Coffee Machine

Description

Product description

Use

Before first use

1. Remove any labels and stickers from the drip coffee machine.

2. Thoroughly wash and dry the components of the drip coffee machine (see ”4 Cleaning and maintenance”).

3. Lift the lid (1) by pulling the tab upwards (2).

4. Fill the tank (3) with fresh clean water, taking care not to exceed the maximum level shown on the level indicator (4) (1.4 litres).

First use

1. Plug the appliance into an electrical outlet.

2. The symbols on the display flash.

3. Set the time using the lever (1).

4. Set the time by moving the lever up (+) to increase the value or down (-) to decrease it.

5. Confirm the setting by placing the lever in the central position and press (OK).

6. Set the minutes following the same procedure.

7. After confirming the minutes setting, the appliance activates the CLOCK mode.

Accessing the settings menu

The appliance allows you to personalise some settings:

• SE01: Set the hour format

• SE02: Set the water hardness

• SE03: Enable / disable sounds

Access the settings menu by pressing the and buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.

Press any button to exit from the settings menu.

Time format settings menu

The time format can be modified after the appliance has been switched on for the first time:

1. Access the settings menu and select SE01.

2. Move the lever to select the required format (12h or 24h).

3. Move the lever to the central position and press (OK) to confirm the setting. The format will flash for 2 seconds: the setting has been saved.

Modifying the time:

1. Make sure that the required format (12h or 24h) has been set as indicated in the previous section.

2. Keep the lever pressed in the central position for 3 seconds: the display starts to flash.

3. Modify the hours and minutes as indicated in the ”3.2 First use” section.

Water hardness settings menu

The water hardness can be set by selecting one of the 3 settings: HARD, MEDIUM and SOFT.

1. Access the settings menu and select SE02: The display indicates HA02 (medium hardness) by default.

2. Move the lever up (+) or down (-) to set the required setting: HA01 (soft), HA02 (medium) and HA03 (hard).

3. Move the lever to the central position and press (OK) to confirm the setting. The selection flashes for 2 seconds: the setting is saved.

Sounds settings menu

The sounds can be disabled as follows:

1. Access the settings menu and select SE03.

2. Move the lever up or down until OFF appears on the display.

3. Move the lever to the central position and press (OK) to confirm the setting. The selection flashes for 2 seconds: the setting is saved.

To re-enable the sounds:

1. Access the settings menu and select SE03.

2. Move the lever up or down until ON appears on the display.

3. Move the lever to the central position and press (OK) to confirm the setting. The selection flashes for 2 seconds: the setting is saved.

Rinsing of the internal circuits

Rinse the internal circuits after filling the tank:

1. Place the jug (6) on the Keep Warm plate (7) WITHOUT putting ground coffee into the filter.

2. Press the ON/OFF button.

3. Wait for the cycle to finish and empty the jug.

4. Repeat the cycle: the appliance is now ready for use.

How to prepare the coffee

1. Fill the water tank as indicated in section ”Before first use”.

2. Lift the lid of the water tank (1) and insert the permanent filter (2) into the filter holder (3).

3. Fill with the amount of coffee required, according to the number of cups to be prepared, using the scoop (4) provided

4. Close the lid (1) by lowering the tab.

5. Place the jug (5) with the lid (6) on the Keep Warm plate (7). Make sure that the lid fits perfectly into the anti-drip valve (8).

6. Press the ON/OFF button to enable the BREW mode: The LED on the ON/ OFF button lights up and flashes quickly for the entire time the coffee is being brewed.

7. You can stop the coffee from being brewed at any time by pressing the ON/OFF button

KEEP WARM mode

The KEEP WARM mode is activated automatically after the coffee has been brewed and keeps the Keep Warm plate on for 40 minutes.

In this way, the coffee will remain hot for 40 minutes after it has been brewed.

In the KEEP WARM mode, the LED of the ON/OFF button flashes slowly and the KEEP WARM icon lights up on the display

The ON/OFF button turns off automatically at the end of the KEEP WARM mode

The KEEP WARM mode can be stopped manually at any time by pressing the ON/OFF button: the LED of the ON/OFF button and the KEEP WARM icon turn off.

Setting the AROMA

This setting allows you to choose between two aroma intensity levels for your coffee: DELICATE or INTENSE.

The appliance is set by default to DELICATE: the LED of the aroma button is off and on the display only the lower coffee bean of the icon appears selected.

To modify the setting:

1. Press the AROMA button to select INTENSE: the LED of the AROMA button lights up and on the display both coffee beans of the icon appear selected.

2. Press the AROMA button again to select DELICATE: the LED of the AROMA button turns off and the upper coffee bean from the icon appears unselected.

Using the 4 CUPS function

This function allows you to brew a small amount of coffee, corresponding to approximately 4 cups.

To select the 4 CUPS function:

1. Press the button to set it to ON: the LED of the 4 CUPS function button turns on.

2. Press the button again to set this function to OFF: the LED of the button turns off.

Setting the time for the AUTO START mode

This setting allows the appliance to be programmed to switch on automatically to brew the drip coffee at a time selected by the user.

To set the time at which the appliance switches on automatically, proceed as follows:

1. Make sure that the time displayed is correct. Otherwise, set the correct time as described in section ”3.2 First use”.

2. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to set the automatic start time mode AUTO START: The LED of the button and the time display (HH:MM) start to flash.

3. Move the lever up (+) or down (-) to set the time.

4. Confirm the time by moving the lever to the central position and press (OK).

5. Once set, the time for the AUTO START function will be saved automatically and will be used until it is modified.

AUTO START mode

1. Press the AUTO START button to start the AUTO START mode: the LED of the AUTO START button will light up and the hours and minutes of the set start time for brewing the coffee will flash for a few seconds on the display. Then the current time will then be displayed.

2. Press the AROMA button to select the intensity of the coffee required for the AUTO START mode. If necessary, depending on the quantity to be brewed in AUTO START mode, press the 4 CUPS function button to memorise the function.

3. The appliance remains in AUTO START mode until the pre-set time. The brewing cycle starts automatically.

4. Press the AUTO START button at any time to exit from the AUTO START mode.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the drip coffee machine

To keep the outer surface of the coffee machine in good condition, it should be cleaned regularly after use. Let the appliance cool down first. Clean with a soft, damp cloth.

Cleaning the drip coffee machine components

Cleaning the permanent filter and the filter holder

1. Lift the tab of the lid (1) and pull the permanent filter (2) upwards and then the filter holder (3).

2. Clean the permanent filter and the filter holder, removing any residues of coffee.

3. Rinse the filter and the filter holder under tap water and dry thoroughly

Cleaning the jug

1. Empty the jug after each use to prevent staining caused by residues of coffee.

2. Wash the jug in hot, soapy water using a soft brush.

3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Descaling

Depending on the water hardness setting, the appliance automatically indicates when descaling has to be carried out.

The DESCALING icon starts to flash on the display to warn the user that a descaling cycle should be carried out.

To start the descaling cycle:

1. Pour water and the descaler into the water tank.

2. Press the ON/OFF and AUTO START buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds to start the DESCALING cycle: the LEDs of the ON/OFF and AUTO START buttons flash and the DESCALING icon flashes until the end of the cycle.

3. At the end of the cycle, the display reverts to CLOCK mode and the DESCALING icon disappears from the display.

4. Rinse the appliance by operating it with just water for at least 2 cycles, filling the tank to its maximum limit (1.4 litres).

What to do if...