Fully Automatic Coffee Machine

Esperto Caffè

en Original instructions for use and warranty

Tchibo GmbH D-22290 Hamburg · 97826HB · 2019-08
Dear Customer Contents
3 About these instructions 15 Adjusting the grinding degree
Espresso or caffè crema – freshly ground and brewed coffee, cup after cup.
No problem with this fully automatic coffee machine straight from the coffee 3 Intended use 16 Extension for the coffee bean
experts. The fully automatic coffee machine from Tchibo is perfectly designed compartment
3 Location
for our Tchibo coffees. You can find your favourite coffee and tips for preparing
17 Customising the automatic
coffee with this fully automatic coffee machine at www.tchibo.de/kaffeeguide. 4 Safety warnings
rinse
We hope you will be entirely satisfied with this product. 7 Removing protective films
17 Standby mode
and packaging materials
Your Tchibo Team 18 Cleaning
8 At a glance
We check all machines carefully and test them with coffee and water. (delivery contents) 20 Descaling
For this reason, despite thorough cleaning, you may still find minimal
coffee or water residue in the machine. This is not a sign of poor quality – 10 Initial operation – 22 For a long period of non-use
the machine is in perfect working order. prior to first use
23 Problems / solutions
11 Rinsing the machine
24 Technical specifications
12 Adjusting the height
24 Declaration of Conformity
of the coffee spout
24 Disposal
12 Making coffee
25 Warranty
14 Preheating the cup
25 Service and repair
14 Double beverage amount
25 Customer care service
14 Adjusting the strength of the
coffee – Intense+ technology
14 Adjusting the beverage
amount
15 Restoring the factory settings
 About these instructions Intended use
This product is equipped with safety features. Nevertheless, read the safety This coffee machine has been designed for the following
warnings carefully and only use the product as described in these instructions to
avoid accidental injury or damage. Keep these instructions for future reference. purposes:
If you give this product to another person, remember to also include these • Preparing espresso and other coffee beverages from whole
instructions. (unground), roasted coffee beans.
Symbols in these instructions: • It is intended for use in private households and similar
environments, such as
This symbol warns you of the danger of injury.
- shops, offices or similar work spaces,
- agricultural buildings,
This symbol warns you of the danger of injury caused by electricity. - by customers in hotels, motels, bed and
breakfast establishments or other places
The term DANGER warns against possible severe injuries and danger to life. offering accommodation.
The term WARNING warns of injury and severe material damage. If the machine is used for commercial purposes, it must be
The term CAUTION warns against slight injuries or damage. monitored and cleaned by trained personnel. Maintenance
This symbol indicates additional information. that goes beyond cleaning is not necessary for this machine.

Location
Set up the machine in a dry, indoor room. Avoid rooms with
high humidity or high dust content. The machine is suitable
for use at ambient temperatures of +10 °C to +40 °C.

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 Safety warnings DANGER due to electricity
DANGER to children and people with restricted • Never immerse the machine, mains plug or connection
capabilities of operating appliances cable in water, as this could cause an electric shock.
• Children must not be allowed to play with the machine.
Never touch the mains plug with wet hands. Do not use
Keep the machine and connection cable away from children the machine outdoors.
under the age of 8 and from animals. • Do not clean the machine with a water jet and do not place

• This machine can be used by children aged 8 and over or

it in a location where it may be cleaned with a water jet.
by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa- • Never leave the machine unattended while in use.
bilities, or who lack experience and/or knowledge, provided • Only connect the machine to a properly installed,
they are supervised or have been trained in the safe use grounded wall socket. The mains voltage must comply
of the machine and understand the potential dangers. with the requirements stated in the machine’s technical
• Children must not be allowed to clean the machine unless specifications.
they are over 8 years of age and supervised while doing so. • The connection cable must not be kinked or squeezed.
This machine is maintenance-free. Keep it away from sharp edges and sources of heat.
• Set up the machine out of the reach of children. • Do not use the machine if the machine, connection cable
• The magnets in the drip tray and brewing unit cover make or mains plug is damaged or if the machine has been
them easy to fit into the machine. If one of these built-in dropped.
magnets should come loose, keep it away from children. • Do not make any modifications to the machine, connection
In the event that magnets are swallowed or inhaled, seek cable or other parts. Electrical appliances must only be
medical advice immediately. Magnets connecting inside repaired by qualified electricians, as improper repairs can
the body can lead to serious injuries. cause considerable damage. Only have repairs carried out
• Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children. by a specialist workshop, or contact our customer care
There is a risk of suffocation! service.

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• If the mains cable of this machine becomes damaged, • Change the water in the water tank daily to prevent germs
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its customer from collecting.
service or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid • Use only the cleaning and descaling agents listed in this
danger. manual as well as the relevant cleaning utensils to clean
• Remove the mains plug from the wall socket... this machine. The use of other cleaning agents can lead
... if a fault occurs, to health hazards.
... if you do not plan to use the machine for an WARNING – risk of scalds/burns
extended period of time, • Do not touch the coffee spout during or immediately
... before you clean the machine. after use. Avoid contact with coffee or hot water being
To do so, always pull on the plug, not the cable. dispensed from the spout.
• To disconnect the machine from the mains completely,
• The brewing unit becomes hot when preparing beverages.
unplug the mains plug from the wall socket. Do not remove the brewing unit during or shortly after use.
WARNING – fire hazard • After use, the surfaces of the heating element retain
• Position the machine in such a way that it is free-standing residual heat.
for use; never place it directly against a wall, in a corner, • If there is too little water in the tank during preparation,
in a cupboard, against curtains, etc. the machine will stop the brewing process. The brewing
WARNING – health hazards process will automatically resume once the water tank
• Empty and clean the leftover water tray, the container for has been filled and reinserted in the machine.
the coffee grounds and the drip tray regularly.
• If you will not be using the machine for a prolonged period,
empty the water tank, coffee bean compartment, drip tray
and container for the coffee grounds.

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CAUTION – risk of injuries or material damage • Route the connection cable in such a way that it is not
• Only use the machine with the container for the coffee a tripping hazard. Do not let the connection cable hang
grounds and the leftover water tray inserted. down from the surface where the machine is positioned
• Always pour fresh, cold tap or other drinking water into
so that the machine cannot be pulled down by it.
the water tank. Do not use carbonated mineral water or • Keep all cards with magnetic strips, such as credit cards,
any other liquids. debit cards, etc., away from the drip tray and the cover for
• Never fill the coffee bean compartment with raw coffee
the brewing unit and all the magnets built into these parts.
(green, unroasted beans), beans that are caramelised or The cards could become damaged. You should also keep
sugar-coated, beans mixed with raw coffee, or loose coffee magnetic memory storage media and all devices that are
grounds. Doing so could damage the machine. affected by magnetism or may sustain functional impair-
ment away from the machine.
• Grinder settings may only be adjusted while the grinder
• The machine is equipped with non-slip feet. Work surfaces
is operating.
often have varnished or plastic finishes and are treated with
• Descale the machine as soon as it indicates that this
a variety of care products. Some of these may contain sub-
is necessary. stances that react adversely to the non-slip feet and soften
• To move the machine, always hold it by the outer casing. them. If necessary, place a non-slip mat under the machine.
• Place the machine on a solid, level, horizontal surface • The machine must not be exposed to temperatures below
that is well illuminated and resistant to water and heat. 4 °C. Residual water in the heating system could freeze
• To ensure that the casing does not melt, do not place and cause damage.
the machine on a hob or directly next to a hot oven, • Sound pressure level <70dB(A).
radiator or anything similar.

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Removing protective films and packaging materials 4. Remove the transport protection
piece underneath the water tank.
1. Take the machine out of the
packaging. 5. Clean the water tank in water
with a little washing-up liquid.
2. Pull all protective films off
Then rinse it out thoroughly
the machine and remove
under running water and dry it.
all packaging materials.
6. Reinsert the water tank into the
machine and push it down as far
as it will go.

3. Pull the water tank up and

out. In the water tank you will
find the cleaning brush and
extension piece for the coffee
bean compartment. Take these
out of the tank.

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 At a glance (delivery contents)
Opening for the
water tank Grind adjuster
Cover for the
Coffee bean compartment (160 g) coffee bean
Water tank compartment

Control panel

Height-adjustable coffee spout

Coffee spout opening

Container for coffee grounds

Filter
(for filtering
out limescale or
other particles)

Brewing unit

Drip grid
On/Off button

Cover for Leftover water tray Drip tray

breweing unit

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 Control buttons (white)
Extension for the coffee The control buttons are only visible when the machine is switched on.
bean compartment

Make Make caffè Double

espresso crema beverage
amount

Intense+- Dispense
Connection cable function hot water

Warning lights (orange)

The warning lights only illuminate when the machine requires maintenance.
Cleaning brush

Refill Refill Empty

water beans coffee
grounds

Brewing Descale Empty

unit system

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 Initial operation – prior to first use 3. Pull the water tank up and
out of the machine.
1. Set up the machine...
... on a level worktop or surface that is not sensitive to moisture.
... close to a wall socket. The length of the connection cable
is approx. 80 cm.
... at a distance of at least 1 m away from hot, flammable surfaces
4. Fill the water tank with fresh,
(hobs, ovens, radiators, etc.).
cold tap water or drinking water
... at least 150 mm away from walls. up to the MAX mark.
Never fill water directly into
the tank while the water tank
is still in the machine!
When you reinsert the water tank
into the machine, push it down
as far as it will go.
mm mm
150 150

mm
150 5. Remove the lid on the coffee
bean compartment.
2. Push the drip tray and drip grid 6. Pour as many coffee beans into
all the way into the machine as the coffee bean compartment
illustrated. The drip tray is held as you will need for one day. The
in place by magnets. coffee bean compartment holds
approx. 160 g of coffee beans.
The coffee bean compartment
can also be extended to hold
approx. 300 g (see chapter titled
“Extension for the coffee bean
compartment”).

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 7. Place the lid back on the coffee Rinsing the machine
bean compartment. Press the lid
all the way on so that the aroma After switching the machine on for the first time, or if you have not used the
protection seal can optimally machine for longer than two days, rinse the machine by allowing two cups of
water to flow through it.
protect the aroma of the coffee
beans. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch
on the machine.
8. Plug the connection plug into
the back of the machine.
9. Insert the mains plug into an
easily accessible wall socket. The hot water button flashes and
the heating up process starts.

The pump starts after a few seconds. A small amount of water is flushed through
the system and dispensed into the drip tray. Press the hot water button to stop
the rinsing process.
2. Slide the coffee spout up
10. Press the On/Off button to
or down as required.
switch on the machine. 3. Place an empty container
underneath the coffee spout.

The hot water button flashes and

the heating up process starts.

The pump starts after a few seconds. A small amount of water is flushed through
the system and dispensed into the drip tray. 4. Press the hot water button as
11. Pour out the water in the drip soon as all the buttons are lit up.
The pump will flush water through
tray if necessary.
the system to be dispensed into
12. Rinse out the machine twice
the container below.
as described in the “Rinsing the 5. Pour the water away.
machine” chapter. The machine
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5.
is then ready for use.

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 7. Pour out the water in the drip Making coffee
tray if necessary.
1. Press the On/Off button to switch
on the machine.

The hot water button flashes and

the heating up process starts.
Adjusting the height of the coffee spout
You can adjust the height of the coffee spout to match the size of the cup. The pump starts after a few seconds. A small amount of water is flushed through
the system and dispensed into the drip tray.
The machine is ready for use
as soon as all the buttons are
lit up continuously.
2. Slide the coffee spout up
or down as required.
3. Place a cup under the coffee
spout.

For espresso cups, For large cups, slide the For tall glasses, slide the
slide the coffee spout coffee spout upwards. coffee spout upwards
downwards. and remove the drip tray.

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 4. Press the button for the type 5. Empty the leftover water tray, the
of coffee you would like: container for the coffee grounds
and the drip tray regularly:
Espresso or Remove the drip tray.
Pull the leftover water tray
with the container for the coffee
grounds out of the machine.
caffè crema

The grinding and brewing process starts and stops automatically.

A small amount of coffee is pre-brewed to allow its flavours to develop
fully. This process can be identified by the short pause at the beginning
of the brewing process.
m If you would like to stop the 6. Empty the container for the
coffee grounds, the leftover
brewing process prematurely,
water tray and the drip tray
press the same coffee button
as necessary.
again while brewing.
Tip: You can change the amount of the beverage being brewed. Learn more about
how to do this in the chapter titled “Adjusting the beverage amount”. 7. Reinsert all parts in the machine.
Default settings upon purchasing the machine:
espresso approx. 40 ml – caffè crema approx. 125 ml

When the container for

the coffee grounds is full
(after 10 brewings), the
“Empty coffee grounds”
symbol will light up.

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 Preheating the cup Adjusting the strength of the coffee –
Fill the cup with hot water and then pour it away shortly before using the cup. Intense+ technology
This helps espresso and caffè crema taste their best. m If you wish to make the coffee
The dispensed hot water is only intended for preheating the cup. stronger, press the “Intense+”
It is NOT suitable for making tea or other instant beverages. button first before pressing one
m Press the hot water button. of the coffee buttons. The coffee
About 50 ml hot water will be will then be made using more
dispensed into the cup below. beans.
Pour the water away before If you wish to double the beverage amount, press the “2x” button along
starting the brewing process. with the “Intense+” button before pressing one of the coffee buttons.

Double beverage amount Adjusting the beverage amount

m If you wish to double the bev- The default settings for the water quantity can be changed permanently. You can
erage amount (espresso approx.
customise the setting for each coffee button: one setting each for espresso and
80 ml or caffè crema approx.
caffè crema.
250 ml), press the “2x” button
first before pressing the coffee Default settings upon purchasing the machine:
button. The brewing process is espresso approx. 40 ml – caffè crema approx. 125 ml
carried out twice in a row.
The water quantity can be set between approx. 25 and 250 ml.
If you wish to make the coffee stronger, press the “Intense+” button along
with the “2x” button before pressing one of the coffee buttons.
Espresso and caffè crema
1. Press the coffee button of your
choice (e.g. caffè crema) to
start the grinding and brewing
process.
2. Wait until the beans have been
ground.

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 3. As soon as the coffee starts Adjusting the grinding degree
being dispensed, press and
hold the coffee button. CAUTION – material damage
4. Release the button as soon • Grinder settings may only be adjusted while the grinder is operating.
as the desired quantity has • Adjust the grind settings in small increments, and observe the changes after
been dispensed into the cup. 1 - 2 cups of coffee, before adjusting the coarseness of the grinder.
The setting is saved and two beeps will sound as confirmation.
1. Press the On/Off button to switch
If the settings are not to your taste, simply repeat the procedure to change on the machine.
them again.
Restoring the factory settings
You can restore the original settings for the water quantity.
2. Wait until the machine heats
1. Press the On/Off button to switch up and all buttons light up
on the machine. permanently.
3. Place an empty cup under
the coffee spout.
2. Wait until the machine heats
up and all buttons light up
continuously.
3. Press and hold the On/Off button
and the “Intense+” button for
approx. 5 seconds until you 4. Remove the lid from the coffee
hear 2 beeps. bean compartment.
4. Release the buttons.
The grind adjuster is located in
The factory settings for the water quantity have been restored.
the coffee bean compartment.
It has been preset to level 2 as
default.

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Increasing the coarseness of the grind Extension for the coffee bean compartment
Increase the coarseness of the grind when you want the coffee to flow more
quickly, for example if the coffee is too strong for your taste. You can increase the capacity of the coffee bean compartment from
160 g to 300 g. Proceed as follows:
5. Press one of the two coffee
buttons, e.g. caffè crema. 1. Remove the lid of the coffee
bean compartment.

6. While the coffee is being

.
ground, turn the grind adjuster
clockwise towards + to a larger
dot .
2. Place the extension onto the
opening of the coffee bean
compartment as illustrated.
Increasing the fineness of the grind Push it all the way in.
Increase the fineness of the grind when you want the coffee to flow more slowly
and have more aroma, for example if the coffee is too weak for your taste.
5. Press one of the two coffee
buttons, e.g. caffè crema. 3. Take the lid off the extension.
4. Pour in coffee beans.
6. While the coffee is being 5. Place the lid back on the exten-
ground, turn the grind adjuster sion. Press the lid all the way
on so that the aroma protection
a smaller dot ..
anticlockwise towards - to
seal can optimally protect the
aroma of the coffee beans.

If the grind setting is too fine, the coffee may flow very slowly or not at all.

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 Customising the automatic rinse Standby mode
The default setting of the machine is for the automatic rinse to only start when Always switch the machine to standby mode after use by pressing the On/Off
the machine is cold. If the machine was used shortly before it is switched on, and button. The machine will then consume very little energy. If no button is pressed
is thus still warm, the rinsing process will not restart. A new rinsing process will for about ten minutes, the machine will automatically switch to standby mode.
only start once the machine has cooled down sufficiently. This is both a safety function and a way to save energy. You have the choice
between four lengths of time after which the machine should switch off auto-
You can customise the rinsing process so that it starts every time you switch matically: 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes or 120 minutes. The different
on the machine: switch-off times can be set as follows:
1. Press the On/Off button to switch 1. When switching the machine on
on the machine. or off, press and hold the On/Off
button for approx. 5 seconds.
You will hear a beeping sound.

2. Wait for the machine to warm One button will light up continuously and the other three buttons will flash.
up and for all buttons to light The button lit up continuously shows the switch-off time that has been set:
up continuously. If the espresso button lights up
up continuously, the machine
3. Press and hold the On/Off button
will switch off after 10 minutes.
and the hot water button for
approx. 5 seconds until you hear
If the caffè crema button lights
2 beeps. up up continuously, the machine
4. Release the buttons. will switch off after 20 minutes.
The automatic rinse will now start every time you switch on the machine.
m Proceed in the same way to revert to the original, temperature-sensitive If the “2x” button lights up
settings. continuously, the machine will
switch off after 30 minutes.
If the “Intense+” button lights
up continuously, the machine
will switch off after 120 minutes.
2. Press the button with your
preferred switch-off time.
You will hear 2 beeps .

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 Cleaning 3. Then push it back onto the
opening in the water tank
DANGER – risk of fatal electric shock as far as it will go.
• Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before cleaning Rinse the water tank under running water daily. This will prevent limescale
the machine. deposits or other particles clogging up the filter on the bottom of the
• Never immerse the machine, mains plug or connection cable water tank.
in water or any other liquids. Cleaning the leftover water tray, the container for the coffee grounds
• Do not clean the machine with a water jet. Clean it only as and the drip tray/grid
described in the following instructions. 1. Remove the drip tray.
2. Pull the leftover water tray
CAUTION – material damage with the container for the
Do not use any caustic, aggressive or abrasive products for cleaning. coffee grounds out of the
machine.
Cleaning the casing
m Wipe the casing with a soft, damp cloth.
m You can also wipe the compartment for the leftover water tray with a soft,
damp cloth as required.
Cleaning the water tank
The water tank should be cleaned thoroughly once a week. 3. Empty the container for the
coffee grounds, the leftover
m Clean the water tank in water with a little washing-up liquid. Then rinse water tray and the drip tray
it out thoroughly under running water and dry it. The water tank is not
as necessary.
dishwasher-safe.
The filter in the water tank can
be removed in order to remove
limescale, etc. 4. Wash the parts using washing-up
1. Pull the filter up and out. liquid. Dry all parts thoroughly.
2. Rinse it under running water. These parts are not dishwasher
safe.

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 5. Place all parts back into the 3. Firmly press and hold the two
machine. orange-coloured buttons and
pull the brewing unit straight
out of the machine.

Cleaning the brewing unit 4. Rinse the brewing unit under

The brewing unit should be cleaned thoroughly once a week. hot, running water.
1. Press on the lower part of the 5. Then let the brewing unit dry
brewing unit cover as illustrated. completely.

6. Use the supplied cleaning brush

to remove any leftover coffee
grounds or powder from the
brewing unit compartment.
2. Take hold of the cover at the
top...
7. Press the brewing unit back
into the machine using a little
force, and without pressing
Click !
the orange-coloured buttons.
You should hear and feel the
... and pull it off the machine. brewing unit lock into place.
8. Place the cover back into
the machine in front of the
brewing unit. It is held in
place by magnets.

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 Descaling 3. Pour a conventional liquid
descaling agent suitable for
CAUTION — damage to the machine due to limescale deposits coffee and espresso machines
• Descale the machine as soon as the machine indicates that into the empty water tank.
this is necessary. This increases its service life and saves energy. Add additional water up to the
• Do not use any descaling agents made on the basis of formic acid. MAX mark. Please observe the
• Use a standard, liquid, descaling agent suitable for coffee and espresso manufacturer’s instructions.
machines. Other agents may damage materials in the machine and/or 4. Place an empty container (with
have no effect. a capacity of at least 500 ml)
under the coffee spout. Remove
The descaling process cannot be interrupted. If the process is interrupted the drip tray if necessary.
(e.g. due to a power outage), it must be completed the next time the
You will need to empty container
machine is switched on. The machine will not be able to brew coffee again
underneath several times during
until the process is completed.
the descaling process.
When the “Descale” symbol
appears on the display,
the machine needs to be
descaled. 5. Press the On/Off button to switch
Descale the machine within the next few days. Do not wait any longer, otherwise on the machine.
so much limescale may build up that a descaling agent will no longer have any
effect. The descaling process takes approx. 15 minutes.
1. Switch the machine on with the
6. Wait until the machine heats
On/Off button as necessary.
up and all buttons light up
2. Pull the water tank up and out continuously.
of the machine.
7. Press and hold both the On/Off
button and the espresso button
(for approx. 5 seconds) until
2 beeps sound.
8. Release the buttons.

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 The “Descale” symbol will 11. Remove the water tank from the
appear and... machine.
12. Clean the water tank thoroughly
... the espresso button will as described in the “Cleaning the
flash. water tank” section of the
“Cleaning” chapter. The rinsing
process will now start.
9. Press the espresso button to
start the descaling process. Rinsing process
13. Place an empty container
(with a capacity of at least 500
The “Descale” symbol will ml) underneath the coffee spout.
flash. Remove the drip tray if necessary.
This container will need to be
emptied several times during
The descaling process begins. The descaling process takes approx. 15 minutes. the rinsing process.
The machine pumps descaling solution into the pipes several times at 40-second
intervals. Each time about 50 ml is dispensed into the container.
10. Pour out the descaling solution 14. Fill the water tank with cold tap
dispensed by the machine in water up to the MAX mark.
good time to ensure that the
15. Reinsert the water tank into the
container does not overflow.
machine and push it down as far
Once the process is com- as it will go.
plete, the “Descale” symbol
and the “Refill water”
symbol will appear and...
... the espresso button will
flash. The “Refill water” symbol
will disappear and the
rinsing process will begin
automatically after a few
seconds.
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About half of the water in the tank is rinsed through the machine. 4. Press and hold both the On/Off
The machine will pause for approx. 1 minute. The second half of the water button and the caffè crema
in the tank is then rinsed through the machine. Afterwards, the machine will button (for approx. 5 seconds)
automatically switch to standby mode. The descaling process is complete. until 2 beeps sound.
5. Release the buttons.
The “Empty system”
symbol flashes.
For a long period of non-use
If you do not use the machine for a prolonged period of time, e.g. when you go 6. Remove the water tank from
on holiday, we recommend for reasons of hygiene that you clean the machine as the machine.
described in the “Cleaning” chapter and empty all the water out of the machine’s
pipes. Proceed as follows:
1. Place an empty container
(with a capacity of at least
250 ml) underneath the coffee The “Empty system”
spout. Remove the drip tray symbol now lights
if necessary. up permanently.
The pump transports the remaining water out of the pipes of the machine.
It stops automatically as soon as there is no more water inside. The residual
water runs into the container below the spout.
Afterwards, the machine will automatically switch to standby mode.
When you wish to use the machine again at a later time, proceed as described
2. Press the On/Off button to switch
in the chapter titled “Initial operation – prior to first use”.
on the machine.

3. Wait until the machine heats

up and all buttons light up
continuously.

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 Problems / solutions The “Descale” symbol is lit up.
The machine needs to be descaled. Do this within the next couple of
The “Refill water” symbol is lit up.
days. Do not wait any longer, otherwise so much limescale may build
Is the water tank empty? Fill the water tank with fresh water and place it up that a descaling agent will no longer have any effect. A self-induced
back in the machine. The pump starts automatically and continues with defect of this kind will not be covered by the warranty. Proceed as
the brewing process (if it was interrupted). described in the “Descaling” chapter.
Was the water tank pulled out of the machine during the brewing The coffee is not hot enough.
process? This will immediately stop the brewing process. Reinsert
Especially in the case of espresso, the quantity of coffee is so small
the water tank into the machine.
compared to the size of the cup that it cools down quickly. Preheat
The “Refill beans” symbol is lit up. the cup (see chapter titled “Preheating the cup”).
Is the coffee bean compartment empty? The coffee is too weak.
Pour beans into the coffee bean compartment. The coffee beans will Adjust the grinder to a finer setting. If necessary, press the Intense+
automatically be pulled into the grinder and ground during the next button before pressing a coffee button in order to make the coffee
grinding/brewing process. stronger.
The “Empty coffee grounds” symbol is lit up or flashing. The coffee flows slowly out of the coffee spout.
Is the container for the coffee grounds full? Adjust the grinder to a coarser setting.
Empty the container for the coffee grounds as well as the leftover water
The machine takes an unusually long amount of time to heat up.
tray and then place them back in the machine (see steps 5 to 7 in the
The coffee or hot water is only being dispensed in small amounts.
chapter titled “Making coffee”.
The machine needs to be descaled, even if the “Descale” symbol is not
Is the leftover water tray with the container for the coffee grounds
it up. Proceed as described in the “Descaling” chapter.
correctly inserted in the machine?
If not, reinsert them into the machine (see step 7 in the chapter titled
“Making coffee”).
The “Brewing unit” symbol is lit up.
Is the brewing unit or the brewing unit cover correctly in place? If not,
remove the brewing unit cover and make sure the brewing unit is firmly
in place (see “Cleaning the brewing unit” in the “Cleaning” chapter).

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 Technical specifications Declaration of Conformity
Product number: 392 080 Tchibo GmbH hereby declares that the present product meets the fundamental
Mains voltage: 220-240 V ~ 50-60 Hz requirements and all other relevant provisions laid down in the following regula-
tions at the time of circulation:
Power: 1235-1470 watts
2006/42/EC – machinery
Power consumption
when turned off: 0.5 watts 2014/30/EC - EMC
2009/125/EC – ecodesign
Protection class: I
2012/19/EC – WEEE
Pump pressure: 19 bar
2011/65/EC – restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
Sound pressure level: <70dB(A)
electrical and electronic equipment
Automatic switch-off: after 10, 20, 30 or 120 minutes
Default brew quantities: caffè crema approx. 125 ml
espresso approx. 40 ml
Container for coffee grounds: approx. 10 portions
Ambient temperature: +10 to +40 °C
Made exclusively for: Tchibo GmbH, Überseering 18, The full Declaration of Conformity is available from www.tchibo.de/anleitungen
22297 Hamburg, Germany upon entering the item number (392 080).

In the course of product improvement, we reserve the right to make

technical and optical modifications to the product. Disposal
Dispose of the packaging at a recycling point that sorts materials by type.
Make use of the local facilities provided for collecting paper, cardboard and
lightweight packaging.
Appliances marked with this symbol must not be disposed of along
with household waste!
You are legally obliged to dispose of old appliances separately from
household waste. Information about collection points where old appliances can
be disposed of free of charge is available from your local authorities.
 Warranty Service and repair
Tchibo GmbH grants a 24-month warranty from the date of purchase. If, contrary to our expectations, a defect is found, please contact our customer
Tchibo GmbH, Überseering 18, 22297 Hamburg, Germany care service. Our customer consultants will be pleased to advise you on further
We will remedy all defects in workmanship or materials within the warranty procedure.
period. In order for the warranty to be granted, all warranty claims must be If you have any questions relating to product information, ordering accessories
accompanied by proof of purchase from Tchibo or from an authorised Tchibo or servicing, please contact our customer care service. Please have the product
distribution partner. This warranty is valid within the EU, Switzerland and Turkey. number to hand in case of any queries.
Damage due to improper use, failure to decalcify as well as worn parts and
consumables are not covered by the warranty. These can be ordered via our
customer care service. Customer care service
This warranty does not restrict statutory warranty rights. Email: service@tchibo.de

Product number: 392 080

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