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User Manual

Coffee machine English

01.01.001

Model Series 1900 33 2675 8010 11.2013

Introduction
|  and General information

Congratulations on the purchase of your

WMF coffee machine.

The WMF 1500 S coffee machine is a fully automatic

single cup machine for espresso, café crème,
cappuccino, milk coffee, latte macchiato, milk foam
and hot water.
With its optionally available powder hopper, the
WMF 1500 S can also make hot chocolate with milk or
milk foam.

Follow the User Manual. Caution

>> Always follow the User Manual, pay special Follow the User Manual signs and
attention to the safety instructions and symbols
w page 12
Safety chapter.
Observe the Safety chapter
>> Ensure that the staff and all users have w starting on page 6
access to the User Manual.
>> Read the User Manual carefully prior to use.

Hazard to life due to elec- Warning

trical shock Observe the Safety chapter
w starting on page 6
• The voltage inside the coffee machine is
a hazard to life.
>> Never open the housing.
>> Never loosen the screws, and do not remove
any housing parts.

Conditions for usage and Important

­installation Technical data
w starting on page 93
• In the event of failure to comply with
Maintenance
maintenance information, no liability is w starting on page 79
accepted for any resultant damage.
>> Follow the User Manual.

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Table of Contents 3

1 General safety instructions 6

1.1 Hazards to the operator 6
2 Introduction 10
2.1 Parts of the coffee machine 10
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Operation 14
3.1 Operation safety instructions 14
3.2 Switch on coffee machine 15
3.3 Milk or milk foam (optional) 15
3.3.1 Connect up the milk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.2 Dispense milk or milk foam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.4 Beverage dispensing 16
Cancel beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.5 Preselection pads (optional) 17
3.6 Special buttons (optional) 17
3.7 Hot water dispensing 17
3.8 Basic Steam (optional) 18
3.9 Height adjustment of the combi spout 19
3.10 Bean hopper / powder hopper 20
3.11 Manual insert (optional) / tablet insert 20
3.12 Grounds container 21
3.13 Grounds disposal through the counter (optional) 22
3.14 Drip tray 22
3.14.1 Drip tray sensor (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.15 Switch off the coffee machine 23
4 Software 24
4.1 Overview 24
Ready to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
“Ready to operate” display pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Main menu functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Menu control pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Messages on the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2 Ready to operate 26
“Ready to operate” display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3 “Ready to operate” display pads 26
Beverage buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
“Warm rinse” pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Barista pad-coffee strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.4 SteamJet 27
4.4.1 SteamJet pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.5 Care 28
Cleaning programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
CleanLock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.6 Beverages 30
General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cup volume, multiple brewing, and dispensing option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Change recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Text and illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.7 Operating options 36
Button layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Level switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Button allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Rinsing signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Decaf factor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Small . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SB mode (self-service mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Barista pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
“Warm rinse” pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
SteamJet pad (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Manual insert (depending on the model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Beverage preselection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cancel beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Menu pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Error message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.8 Information 41
Last brewing cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Water filter and descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Journal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.9 Accounting 42
Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Vending machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.10 PIN rights 43
Cleaning PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Settings PIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Accounting PIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.11 Timer 44
Detail view of current day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Set timer switching times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Time / date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Timer state. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Timer overview and setting the timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Button layout state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Button layout overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Eco-mode state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Eco-mode overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.12 System 47
Milk and foam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Shutdown rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Display brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Touch display calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Eco-mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Machine options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.13 Language 50
4.14 Eco-Mode 50
4.15 USB 51
Load recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Load cup symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Save recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Export counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
HACCP export. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Data backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Load data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Load language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5 Other settings 53
5.1 Set grinding degree 53
6 Care 54
6.1 Care safety instructions 54
6.2 Cleaning intervals overview 56
6.3 Cleaning programs 57
6.3.1 System cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.3.2 Mixer rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.3.3 Milk system rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.3.4 Foamer rinsing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.3.5 Milk system cleaning overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.4 Descaling 62
6.4.1 Descaling coffee machine with water tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.4.2 Descaling coffee machine with constant water supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.5 Manual cleaning 67
6.5.1 Clean operating panel (CleanLock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.5.2 Grounds container cleaning (grounds chute, optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.5.3 Brewing unit cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
6.5.4 Water tank cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.5.5 Drip tray cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.5.6 Clean the housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6.5.7 Clean milk system manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6.5.8 Clean the mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
6.5.9 Bean hopper cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6.5.10 Clean powder hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
7 HACCP cleaning schedule 77

8 Maintenance and descaling 79

8.1 Maintenance 79
8.2 WMF Service 80
9 Messages and instructions 81
9.1 Messages for operation 81
9.2 Error messages and malfunctions 82
9.3 Errors without error message 83
9.4 Errors without error message 85
10 Safety and warranty 87
10.1 Hazards to the coffee machine 87
10.2 Intended use 89
10.3 Directives 90
10.4 Duties of the owner / operator 91
10.5 Warranty claims 92
Appendix: Technical data 93
Technical data for coffee machine 93
Conditions for usage and installation 93
Appendix: Accessories and spare parts 96

Index 98

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1 General safety instructions

Misuse Warning
• Failure to follow the safety instructions can
result in death or serious injury.
>> Follow all the safety instructions.

1.1 Hazards to the operator

At WMF, safety is one of the most essential product
features. The effectiveness of the safety devices can
only be ensured if the following points are observed:

>> Read the User Manual carefully prior to use. Caution

>> Do not touch hot machine components.
>> Do not use the coffee machine if it is not
working properly or if it is damaged.
>> Use the coffee machine only when it is
completely assembled.
>> Built-in safety devices must never be
altered.
>> This device can be used by children of
age 8 or greater while under continuous
supervision, as well as by persons with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities or lack of experience or
knowledge, once they have been instructed
in the safe use of the machine and the risks
associated with it.
>> Children may not play with the device.
>> Cleaning and user maintenance must not be
performed by children.

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 General safety instructions

Despite the safety devices, every coffee machine poses

hazard potential if incorrectly used. Please observe the
following instructions when using the coffee machine
so as to prevent injury and health hazards:

Hazard to life due to Warning

­electrical shock
• The voltage inside the coffee machine is
a hazard to life.
>> Never open the housing.
>> Never loosen the screws, and do not remove
any housing parts.
>> Never use a damaged power cord.
>> Avoid damage to the power cord. Do not
kink or crush it.

Burn hazard / scalding hazard Caution

• When dispensing beverages and steam, hot
liquid comes out of the spouts. The adjacent
surfaces and spouts become hot.
>> When dispensing beverages and steam, do
not reach beneath the spouts.
>> Do not touch the spouts immediately after
dispensing.
>> Always place a suitable cup under the spout
when dispensing beverages.

Risk of injury Caution

• Long hair could become caught in the
grinder head and drawn into the coffee
machine.
>> Always protect hair with a hairnet before
removing the bean hopper.

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General safety instructions

Bruising or crushing hazard / Caution

risk of injury
• The coffee machine contains moving parts
that can cause finger or hand injury.
• Closing the operating panel can cause
a crushing hazard.
>> Always switch off the coffee machine and
unplug the mains plug before reaching into
the coffee grinder or the opening of the
brewing unit.
>> Carefully and gently close the operating
panel.

Health hazard Caution

• Only use products that are suitable for
consumption and for use with the coffee
machine.
>> The powder hopper, the bean hopper, and
the manual insert may only be filled with
materials for the use intended.

Health hazard Caution

• The milk system cleaner and the cleaning
tablets are irritants.
>> Follow the protective measures on the
packaging of the cleaning agent.
>> Only put in cleaning tablet after a display
message.

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 General safety instructions

Health hazard / Caution

irritation and scalding hazard
• During cleaning, hot cleaning solution and
hot water run out of the combi spout and
out of the hot water spout.
• The hot liquids can irritate the skin, and the
heat poses a burn hazard.
>> Never reach under the spouts while
cleaning.
>> Ensure that no one ever drinks the cleaning
solution.

Slipping hazard Caution

• Fluids can be discharged from the coffee Observe the Safety chapter
machine if used improperly or if errors w starting on page 6

occur. These fluids can cause a slipping

hazard.
>> Regularly check whether the coffee machine
is leaking, and make sure no water is coming
out.

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Introduction | Parts of the coffee machine

2 Introduction
2.1 Parts of the coffee machine
1 3

2 1 1

12
4

11
3

5 10

6
9
13
7 8

Display
DI_01_01_01_00

14 22
Espresso Cappuccino

Café crème Latte macchiato

Milk Choc Milk coffee

15
Chociatto Foam
21
1/2

16 17 18 19 20

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 Introduction | Parts of the coffee machine

1 Bean hopper (up to 2)

2 Powder hopper (Choc or Topping, for example) (optional)
3 Manual insert / tablet insert
4 Touch display for beverage buttons and settings
5 Combi spout with integrated milk foamer
6 Grounds container
7 SteamJet cup warmer
8 Removable drip tray with drip grid
9 Hot water spout / steam outlet (optional)
10 Water tank / descaling container (optional)
11 Operating panel
12 Side illumination
13 ON/OFF button (operating panel open)

“Ready to operate” display

14 Beverage buttons
15 Barista pad
16 “Warm rinse” pad
17 SteamJet pad
18 Page up and down
19 Eco-mode display
20 Menu pad (opens the main menu)
21 Beverage pads for hot water and steam
22 Message pad

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Introduction

User Manual Signs and Symbols

Personal injury safety instructions Warning

If the safety instructions are not followed, this Safety instructions
could lead to mild to severe injury in case of Observe the Safety chapter
improper use. w starting on page 6

Personal injury safety instructions Caution

If the safety instructions are not followed, this Operation safety instructions
could lead to mild injury in case of improper w page 14

use. Care safety instructions

w page 54
Observe the Safety chapter
w starting on page 6
Electrocution Hot steam

Bruising or crushing
Hot surfaces
hazard

Slipping hazard

Notice of property damage Important

• to the coffee machine Observe the Warranty chapter
• for the installation location w starting on page 92

>> Always follow the User Manual. Technical data

w starting on page 93

Note / tip Instructions

• Instructions for safe use and tips for easier
operation.
Tip

Call up the main menu

™™ Touch the Main menu pad
The main menu is displayed.
There are other display options w Main menu.

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 Introduction

Glossary
Term Explanation
• • Listings, selection options
™™ ™™ Individual steps
Text in italics Description of coffee machine state and/or explanations
of automatic steps.

Barista Professional coffee server

Choc Hot chocolate
Decaf Decaffeinated coffee
Beverage dispensing Dispensing coffee, hot water, or powdered beverages
Main water supply tap Water stop valve, angle valve
Carbonate hardness Quoted in °dKH. The water hardness is a measure of the
calcium dissolved in the drinking water.
Combi spout Standard as double spout. Option available for single
spout.
Milk system Combi spout, milk nozzle and milk hose
Mixer system Complete module, mixer with portion controller for
powder beverages
Pre-infusion Prior to brewing cycle, coffee is briefly infused in order to
ensure a more intense release of its aromatic substances.
Pressing Automatic pressing of ground coffee prior to brewing
cycle.
Powder beverages Such as Choc or Topping
Capacity For example: the capacity of the water filter in liters of
water it can filter
Grounds chute w Grounds disposal through the counter, page 22
SB mode Self-service customer operation
(self-service mode)
Rinsing Intermediate cleaning
Additions Components of a recipe for a beverage, in addition to
coffee, such as milk, milk foam, Choc.

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Operation | Operation safety instructions

3 Operation
3.1 Operation safety instructions

Burn hazard / scalding hazard Caution

• When dispensing beverages and steam, hot Observe the Safety chapter
liquid comes out of the spouts. The adjacent w starting on page 6

surfaces and spouts become hot.

>> When dispensing beverages and steam, do
not reach beneath the spouts.
>> Do not touch the spouts immediately after
dispensing.
>> Always place a suitable cup under the spout
before dispensing beverages.

Health hazard Caution

• Only use products that are suitable for Observe the Safety chapter
consumption and for use with the coffee w starting on page 6

machine.
>> The bean hopper and manual insert may only
be filled with materials for the use intended.

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 Operation | Switch on coffee machine

3.2 Switch on coffee machine

™™ Slide the operating panel upward
The ON/OFF switch is on the right side, behind the
operating panel.
™™ Press the ON/OFF switch
Coffee machine switches on and heats up.
An automatic warm rinsing starts.
When the coffee machine is ready to dispense
beverages, the “Ready to operate” display appears.

The coffee machine can be switched on and switched

off using the timer.
PIN access control
w PIN rights
page 43
Set timer switching times
w Timer
page 44

3.3 Milk or milk foam (optional)

3.3.1 Connect up the milk

Use a suitable milk nozzle on the combi spout.
Colour Milk temperature
• green very cold milk (up to 8 °C)
• white chilled milk (8 to 12 °C)
• caramel non-chilled milk (above 12 °C) Cooler version

Basic Milk
™™ Open the milk packaging and place on the left next
to the coffee machine
™™ Insert the milk hose with the beige milk nozzle into
the milk pack
The hose must reach to the floor of the milk package.
The hose must not be under tension or bent when
adjusting the height of the combi spout.

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Operation | Beverage dispensing

With WMF Cooler, WMF Cup&Cool (optional)

™™ Insert the milk nozzle for cooled milk into the milk
connection on the combi spout
™™ Remove the milk container out of the cooler
™™ Push the milk container lid back
™™ Pour milk into the milk container
™™ Place the lid back on the container Cooler adapter
™™ Insert the adapter on the milk hose into the
connection in the milk container lid
™™ Push the milk container back in carefully

Cooler milk container

3.3.2 Dispense milk or milk foam

™™ Place a cup of the appropriate size beneath the Dispensing option
w Cup volume
combi spout page 31
™™ Touch the beverage button assigned to milk or milk Start-Stop or metered
foam
Dispensing occurs according to the dispensing option.
DI_01_01_01_00

3.4 Beverage dispensing

Pressing the beverage buttons triggers dispensing of Espresso Cappuccino

the beverage selected. Café crème Latte macchiato

• Lit up button = ready to dispense

Milk Choc Milk coffee

• Unlit button = not ready to dispense /

Chociatto Foam

1/2

button disabled

™™ Place a cup of the appropriate size beneath the

combi spout
™™ Touch the desired beverage button Button allocation
w Operating options
page 36
Cancel beverage
™™ Touch the desired beverage button again

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 Operation | Preselection pads (optional)

3.5 Preselection pads (optional)

Depending on the model, preselection pads such as the
caffiene-free pad may be available on the display. Caffeine-free
These are preselection pads that define the desired Example:
preselection prior to beverage selection via the DI_03_01_01_00
caffeine-free pad

beverage buttons.

3.6 Special buttons (optional)

L

Special buttons for beverage sizes S and L are

Espresso Cappuccino

optionally available on the display. These are M

Café crème Latte macchia
preselection buttons which establish the desired
amount of the beverage before selection of the S
Milk Choc Milk coffee
beverage.
M = amount of the beverage set, no preselection Chociatto Foam

S = about 25 % less than M 1/2

L = about 25 % more than M

3.7 Hot water dispensing
™™ Place a cup of the appropriate size beneath the hot
water spout
™™ Touch the hot water button
Dispensing occurs according to the dispensing option.

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Operation | Basic Steam (optional)

3.8 Basic Steam (optional)

Burn hazard / scalding hazard Caution

• When dispensing beverages and steam, hot Observe the Safety chapter
liquid comes out of the spouts. The adjacent w starting on page 6

surfaces and spouts become hot.

>> When dispensing beverages and steam, do
not reach beneath the spouts.
>> Do not touch the spouts immediately after
dispensing.
>> Always place a suitable cup under the spout
before dispensing beverages.

™™ Press the steam button

Steam is dispensed for as long as the steam button is
held.

• Steam warms beverages

• Steam manually foams milk

Warm beverages
™™ Use as tall and slim a Cromargan® jug as possible, A Cromargan® jug, such as
WMF order number 06 3417 6040
with handle
™™ Fill jug to no more than half way
™™ Immerse steam nozzle deeply into jug
™™ Press and hold steam button until desired
temperature is reached
™™ Release steam button
™™ Swing steam outlet over to the drip tray
™™ Briefly press the steam button
Residue in the steam outlet tube is rinsed.
™™ Wipe steam outlet with a damp cloth

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 Operation | Height adjustment of the combi spout

Foam milk

Tip Tip
>> Do not overheat milk when foaming,
otherwise milk foam volume decreases.

™™ Use as tall and slim a Cromargan® jug as possible,

with handle
™™ Fill jug to no more than half way
™™ Immerse steam nozzle into jug to just under the
surface
™™ Press and hold steam button whilst rotating jug in
a clockwise direction
A thick creamy milk foam results.
™™ Release steam button
™™ Swing steam outlet over to the drip tray
™™ Briefly press the steam button
Residue in the steam outlet tube is rinsed.
™™ Wipe steam outlet with a damp cloth

3.9 Height adjustment of the

combi spout
The combi spout is height adjustable.
™™ Take hold of the spout on the clip from the front
and push to the desired height
Clearance height: 70 to 175 mm

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Operation | Bean hopper / powder hopper

3.10 Bean hopper / powder hopper

• If possible, refill product hopper in advance.
• Fill the hoppers no more than the amount needed
for one day, in order to maintain the freshness of
the products.

• Foreign objects can damage the grinders. Important

This damage is not covered under the
Observe the Warranty chapter
warranty. w starting on page 92
>> Ensure that no foreign objects land in the
coffee bean hopper.

3.11 Manual insert (optional) /

tablet insert
The manual / tablet insert is located in the centre of
the coffee machine cover.
Tablet insert is used:
• For inserting cleaning tablets
Manual insert is used:
• For inserting cleaning tablets Tablet insert
• When using additional coffee types, such as
decaffeinated coffee
• For a coffee trial
• Add ground coffee or cleaning tablet only Important
after the display message.
Observe the Warranty chapter
• Use only ground coffee in the manual w starting on page 92
insert.
• Do not use water-soluble powdered coffee.
• Do not use coffee that is ground too finely.

Coffee machines with three product hoppers Instructions

have only a tablet insert.
Observe the Warranty chapter
w starting on page 92

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 Operation | Grounds container

Preparation of ground coffee using the

manual insert
™™ Open manual insert lid
™™ Insert ground coffee (max. 16 g)
™™ Close manual insert lid
™™ Press the desired beverage button

Manual insert

3.12 Grounds container

The grounds container receives the used coffee
grounds.
It has enough capacity to store coffee grounds from
approx. 50 brewing cycles.
The display shows a message as soon as the grounds
container needs to be emptied.
Beverage dispensing is blocked for as long as the Grounds container cleaning
grounds container is removed. w Manual cleaning
page 67
™™ Push combi spout upward
™™ Remove grounds container
™™ Empty and replace grounds container
™™ Confirm process on the display
>> Replacing without emptying results in the Important
coffee grounds container being overfilled.
Observe the Warranty chapter
The coffee machine will be soiled. This may w starting on page 92
cause subsequent damage to the machine.
>> If grounds container cannot be replaced,
check chute for coffee residue and remove.
>> Always empty the grounds container before
replacing.

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Operation | Grounds disposal through the counter (optional)

3.13 Grounds disposal through the

counter (optional)
The coffee machine can be fitted with grounds Important
disposal through the counter. In this case, both the Clean grounds chute daily
w Manual cleaning
grounds container and the coffee machine base have page 67
an opening that passes through the on-site counter
on which the machine is placed. The spent coffee
grounds are collected in a separate container under
the counter.

3.14 Drip tray

Scalding hazard Caution

• The drip tray may contain hot liquids. Observe the Safety chapter
>> Move the drip tray carefully. w starting on page 6

>> Replace carefully so that no water Clean drip tray daily

Care
accidentally drips down. w starting on page 54

For coffee machines without a drain connection, the

drip tray must be emptied regularly.
™™ Remove the drip tray carefully, empty it, and then
reinsert the drip tray

3.14.1 Drip tray sensor (optional)

On coffee machines with a drain connection Instructions

the drip tray may also be removed (e.g. for
cleaning).

If the machine is equipped with a drip tray sensor, then

the coffee machine will indicate on the display when
the maximum fill level is reached.
™™ After the display message remove the drip tray
carefully, empty it, and then reinsert the drip tray

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 Operation | Switch off the coffee machine

3.15 Switch off the coffee machine

Take care to work hygienically Caution
• Germs that are hazardous to health can Observe the Safety chapter
grow in the coffee machine. w starting on page 6

>> Perform daily cleaning before switching off Clean the coffee machine as shown
in the manual.
the coffee machine. Care
w starting on page 54

Follow the manual Important

• If this is not observed, the liability is Observe the Warranty chapter
invalidated in the event of any resultant w starting on page 92

damage.
™™ Slide the operating panel upward
The ON/OFF switch is on the right side, behind the
operating panel.
™™ Press the ON/OFF switch briefly (approx. 1 second)
Coffee machine switches off.
™™ Disconnect mains plug
™™ Turn off main water supply tap
PIN access control
w PIN rights
page 43

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 Software | Overview

4 Software
• When adjusting beverages, the same safety Caution
instructions apply as for operating the
Operation safety instructions
coffee machine. w page 14
>> Follow all operation safety instructions.

4.1 Overview
Ready to operate
DI_03_01_01_00
page 26

L
Espresso Cappuccino Caffeine-free Button layout
w Operating options
M page 36
Café crème Latte macchiato

The pads and buttons on the

S display are available, depending
Milk Choc Milk coffee
on the settings and the machine
model.

Chociatto Foam

1/2

“Ready to operate” display pads page 26

Barista (coffee strength) Warm rinsing

page 26 page 26

Caffeine-free pad SteamJet cup warmer

Caffeine-free
page 17 page 27

Messages
page 81

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 Software | Overview

Main menu functions starting on page 28

Care Beverages Operating options Information

page 28 page 30 page 36 page 41

Accounting PIN rights Timer System

page 42 page 43 page 44 page 47

Language Eco-mode USB

page 50 page 50 page 51

Menu control pads

To the main menu Confirm value / setting

To previous menu Delete value / setting

PIN entry Preparation test

Next, Forward, Start Back

Show help text Show keyboard

Save settings Load settings

Messages on the display

Milk temperature display
Error message
(optional)

Care kit

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Software | Ready to operate

4.2 Ready to operate

“Ready to operate” display

The display shown when ready to operate depends Button layout
w Operating options
on the individual settings and options of the coffee page 36
machine.

4.3 “Ready to operate” display pads

Beverage buttons
All beverage buttons that are ready to dispense are Cappuccino
illuminated.
Use the arrows to browse to additional pages Example: cappuccino button
with beverages.

“Warm rinse” pad

™™ Touch the “warm rinse” pad
A rinsing of the pipes with hot water starts. The “Warm rinse” pad (active / inactive)
water warms the brewing system and guarantees an w Operating options
optimum coffee temperature. page38

Recommended after a longer brewing pause, especially

before dispensing a cup of espresso.

Barista pad-coffee strength

Display Coffee strength
standard 2 beans normal, as per setting Barista pad active / inactive
w Operating options
touch 1x 3 beans 15 % stronger than the setting * page38
touch 2x 1 bean 15 % weaker than the setting *
* Maximum amount of ground coffee 16 g pro per
brewing cycle
The coffee strength will be altered for the next
brewing cycle only.

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 Software | SteamJet

4.4 SteamJet

Burn hazard / scalding hazard Caution

• Hot steam is produced by the cup warmer. Observe the Safety chapter
w starting on page 6
• The adjacent surfaces also become hot.
Clean drip tray daily
>> Use heat-resistant cups.
Care
>> Always place a cup upside-down over the w starting on page 54
cup warmer before dispensing steam.
>> Do not touch the adjacent surfaces
immediately after dispensing.
>> Do not touch the spouts immediately after
dispensing.
>> Never use the SteamJet function without
the drip tray grid in place or without the cup
warmer insert.

Health hazard / hygiene Caution

• The SteamJet function is intended for Observe the Safety chapter
warming the drinking vessel and is not w starting on page 6

intended to be used for cleaning.

>> Always use freshly rinsed drinking vessels
when warming cups.

4.4.1 SteamJet pad

™™ Place a cup on the cup warmer with the opening
facing downward SteamJet pad active / inactive
™™ Press w Operating options
Hot steam slowly flows into the cup from below. page 39

The steam flow stops after 6 seconds.

Touch the SteamJet pad again during the dispensing to This description corresponds to the
standard spelling.
stop the dispensing before it is finished. Dispensing option = metered.

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 Software | Care

4.5 Care
DI_03_04_01_00
Care

Selection of different cleaning Menu control pads

Cleaning programs ... programs w Overview
Touch display switch-off for display page 25
CleanLock
cleaning
Care chapter
w starting on page 54
Instructions ... Cleaning animations
HACCP cleaning schedule
w starting on page 77

1/2

Cleaning programs
Cleaning programs
• System cleaning
With switch off or without switch off of the coffee Care chapter
machine after system cleaning. w starting on page 54
• Mixer rinsing
• Milk system rinsing
• Foamer rinsing

CleanLock
CleanLock
™™ Touch CleanLock
A 15-second countdown starts.
The touch display can now be cleaned.
The touch display is activated again 15 seconds after
the last brewing cycle.

Instructions
Instructions
Animated instructions about the available cleaning
programs and for installing and removing the mixer
and combi spout for cleaning.

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 Software | Care

Filter change
If the filter capacity is exceeded, there will be Filter change
a message once per day that a filter change is due.
The filter must be changed within one week;
otherwise, the message will be displayed after every
brewing cycle. Observe water filter instructions.
™™ Change filter Displays lead step by step through
the program.
™™ Confirm filter change Follow the instructions.
After filter change there is an automatic program
sequence to rinse and bleed the anti-scale filter and
water system. Hot water runs out of the hot water
spout during this process.

Brewer change
Brewer change
Available only if authorization has been issued to
trained personnel by WMF Service.

Care kit
Care kit
After each 15 000 dispensed coffees, a message is
sent once per day that installation of the care kit is Instructions
overdue.. w Care kit instructions
Observe the Warranty chapter
This must be carried out within one week, otherwise w starting on page 92
the message is displayed after every brewing cycle. Care kit
™™ Install the care kit according to its instructions Accessories and spare parts
w from page 96

Descaling
Descaling
The water hardness, the water flow, and whether
a water filter is used determine the schedule for Descaling chapter
descaling. This point in time is calculated by the w starting on page 62

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Software | Beverages

4.6 Beverages

General information

Dispensing test
For many beverage settings, it is possible to start
a dispensing test with the new settings before the
recipe is saved.

™™ Modify the settings as desired Cappuccino

™™ Touch the “Dispensing test” pad example: cappuccino button
The beverage is dispensed using the newly changed
values.
™™ If the beverage is as desired, touch the Save symbol
The recipe is saved.

Save recipes
The modified recipe is saved here.

Load recipe
w Load recipe, page 37

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 Software | Beverages

Cup volume, multiple brewing, and

dispensing option

Cup volume
Set the desired cup volume. The recipe is adjusted
accordingly. DI_03_10_00_01
100 % indicates the previously saved value. ?

Cup volume S‑M‑L S M L

72 97 122
The recipes for the sizes S and L are generated. M is as 73
74
98
99
123
124
set. % 75 100 125
76 101 126
Default value: 77 102 127
S= 25 % less than the setting. 78
S-active
103
Active
128
L-active
L = 25 % more than the setting. 10
Change S‑M‑L for
* 11individual
The S‑M‑L function can be activated in the operating beverages * 12
options. The cup volume can also be set to a different w Cup volume * 1
* 2
general level for all beverages using the operating * 3
Activate S‑M‑L *and4 make a change
options. for all beverages
For individual beverages that deviate from the w Operating options
w S‑M‑L
standard, the S‑M‑L amounts can be changed under page 38
Cup volume.
Each size can also be individually set to active or
inactive. Inactive means that the size no longer
appears as a selection for the individual beverage.

Multiple brewing cycles

The beverage is brewed several times, as set. Up to
12 times the set amount can be dispensed with one
push of a button.
Available for beverages with coffee and with milk
mixtures, as well as for hot water with the “metered”
dispensing option.

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 Software | Beverages

Dispensing option
• Start-Stop
The dispensing runs until the set amount is reached.
The dispensing can be stopped sooner by pressing
the button again.
• Metered
The set volume is dispensed. The dispensing option
is available for milk, foam, and for hot water.
• Freeflow
The beverage or steam is output for as long as the
button is pressed and held.
• Start‑Stop‑Freeflow
A brief press of a button starts start-stop
dispensing.
A longer press of the button, for more than
1 second, starts freeflow dispensing.

Change recipes
DI_03_05_03_00
? Beverage settings cappuccino
Change recipe
Menu control pads
Current recipe composition:
w Overview
Foam
165 ml
Espresso
9g, 35ml page 25

Sequence of preparation ->

Storage
Factory settings:

Coffee Milk Choc Interval

Espresso Foam Hot water

i Touch the desired additive and slide it

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 Software | Beverages

Current recipe composition

The additions in the recipe are displayed here.
The sequence of preparation is from left to right.
Additions that are above or below each other are
processed at the same time.
The software indicates whether desired options are not
technically possible.

Storage factory additions

The additions that can be used for the recipe are
shown here.
™™ Touch the desired addition and slide it into the
current recipe composition

Delete addition
Delete a marked addition from the current recipe
composition.

Change addition
™™ Mark the addition and touch the symbol “Change
addition”
The Change addition menu opens.
The various options for the selected addition are
displayed.
The saved and current data are displayed.
The current values

The values saved by Service

The factory values

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Software | Beverages

Ground coffee quantity

Enter in grams (g)
Water volume / milk volume
Enter in milliliters (ml)
Brewing temperature
Enter in degrees Celsius (°C)
Coffee quality
The quality levels influence the coffee brewing.
The higher the quality level, the more intensive the
release of the flavour and aromatic substances in the
coffee.
Quality levels
1 After pressing, space is provided for the ground Instructions.
coffee to swell. If very finely ground coffee is used
with a small amount of brewing
2 After pressing, the coffee is brewed immediately. water, a high quality level can
cause a brewing water flow error.
3 After pressing, a pre-infusion occurs.
4 After pressing and a pre-infusion, wet pressing
occurs.
5 Same as for Quality 4, but with stronger wet
pressing.
6 Same as for Quality 5, but with stronger and
longer wet pressing.
7 Same as for Quality 6, but with stronger and
longer wet pressing.

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 Software | Beverages

Text and illustration

DI_03_05_04_00
? Beverage settings espresso
Change text and illustration
Menu control pads
Number of recipe 1 Factory: 1
w Overview
Text and Espresso page 25
illustration

Comments

Text and illustration

The beverage name and photo of a beverage button
are adjusted here.
Activate the keyboard by touching the keyboard pad.

Comment
A note about the beverage can be saved here.

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Software | Operating options

4.7 Operating options

For self-service mode, a few functions can be set to be
inactive.
The functions and their pads are not displayed in the
inactive state.

Button layout
Button layout
Various standard button layouts are saved here can be
selected.

Level switching
Options: • active • inactive
Default value: active

active Beverage selection available at several

different levels (browse pages).

Button allocation
Button allocation

Text and picture

w page 35

Swap buttons
The positions of two beverage buttons are swapped
here.
™™ Touch a beverage button
™™ Touch the “Change buttons” pad
™™ Touch the beverage button that is to be swapped
™™ Confirm the swap

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 Software | Operating options

Load recipe
A saved recipe is loaded to a beverage button here.
™™ Touch a beverage button
™™ Touch the “Load recipe” pad
A submenu opens.
™™ Mark the desired recipe
™™ Touch the “Save recipe” pad
The beverage button is assigned to the newly selected
recipe.

Rinsing signal
Options: • active • inactive
Default value: active

active A signal sounds before automatic rinsing.

Decaf factor
Decaf factor
The value for the Decaf factor is entered here.
Ground coffee quantity for Decaf (decaffeinated For a Decaf factor of 15 %, Café
coffee) is set by percentage for the ground coffee Crème is brewed with 15 % more
ground coffee, for example, when
quantity set in the recipe. prepared using the Decaf function.
This setting applies to all coffee beverages with
preselected “Decaf”.
Options: • active • inactive
Default value: inactive

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Small
Standard modification factor for beverage sizes for
S-recipes that are newly activated.
Default value: 75 %

Large
Standard modification factor for beverage sizes for
L-recipes that are newly activated.
Default value: 125 %

SB mode (self-service mode)

Options: • active • inactive
Default value: inactive
SB mode active means that the following settings are
set at the same time.
• Level switching: inactive
• Barista pad: inactive
• “Warm rinse” pad: inactive
• SteamJet: inactive
• Manual insert: inactive
• Beverage preselection: inactive
• Cancel beverage: inactive
• Menu pad: delayed
• Error message: symbol

Barista pad
Options: • active • inactive
Default value: active

active The pad is displayed when ready for operation.

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“Warm rinse” pad

Options: • active • inactive
Default value: active

active The pad is displayed when ready for operation.

SteamJet pad (optional)

Options: • active • inactive
Default value: active

active The pad is displayed when ready for operation.

Manual insert (depending on the model)

Options: • active • inactive
Default value: active

active The pad is displayed when ready for operation.

Beverage preselection
Options: • active • inactive
Default value: inactive
active Previously selected beverages are dispensed
without an additional button press.

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Cancel beverage
Options: • active • inactive
Default value: active

active Beverage dispensing can be interrupted by

pressing the beverage button again.

Menu pad
Options: • immediate • delayed
Default value: immediate
immediate The menu pad reacts immediately when
the pad is touched.

Error message
Options: • Text • Symbol
Default value: Text
Text The errors is shown on the display as a text
message.

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 Software | Information

4.8 Information
The info menu has the following selection options, as
described below.

Last brewing cycle

Last brewing cycle
Information about the last brewing cycle.

Timer
Timer
The weekly overview of the timer opens. All switch-on
and switch-off times are displayed in this overview.

Service
Service
Contact data for WMF Service.
Serial number of the coffee machine.

Care
Care
The last cleaning and care actions that run via coffee
machine programs are displayed here.

Water filter and descaling

Filter/descaling
Information on the remaining capacity of the water
filter and the time of the next decalcification

Journal
Journal
Records of events and faults during operation and
cleaning of the coffee machine.

User Manual
User Manual
The User Manual can be displayed here, or exported via
the USB connection.

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 Software | Accounting

4.9 Accounting

Counter
Counter
The counters for the individual dispensed beverages
and the totals of the beverages are displayed here.
A record can be read out via the USB output.
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Accounting
Counter

Beverage Counter 1 Counter 2 Counter 3 Counter 4 Overall

2 Espresso M... 2 2 2 2 2
Espresso 1 1 1 1 1
Espresso M... 1 1 1 1 1

Standard setting
Counter 1 = day counter
Counter 2 = week counter
Counter 3 = month counter
Counter 4 = year counter

Each counter can be deactivated if desired. Tip

Vending machines
See Vending machines User Manual.

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 Software | PIN rights

4.10 PIN rights

One PIN can be assigned for the areas listed below.
• Cleaning
• Settings
• Accounting

The PINs are hierarchical.

This means, for example: the settings PIN
simultaneously grants all rights for the cleaning PIN,
but not the rights for the accounting PIN.
If no PIN is assigned, then the area is accessible
without a PIN.
If a PIN has been assigned for a particular level, no
access will be granted without a PIN.

Cleaning PIN
Cleaning
On entering the valid PIN, access to:
• Care

Settings PIN
Settings
On entering the valid PIN, access to:
• Care • Timer
• Beverages • System
• Operating options • Language
• Accounting • USB
(without "delete”)

Accounting PIN
Accounting
On entering the valid PIN, access to:
• Care • PIN
• Beverages • Timer
• Operating options • System
• Accounting • Language
(with "delete”) • USB

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Software | Timer

4.11 Timer

Detail view of current day

Switching between daily and weekly overview. The
daily overview shows data for the current day.

Set timer switching times

• Select individual day or days.
• Set switch-on time and switch-off time.

The times are set for all selected days.

After confirmation, a weekly overview is displayed with
the switch time settings. The individual times can be
modified in this weekly overview, as desired.

Time / date
Time / date
The current time of day and the date are set here.

Daylight saving time

Daylight saving time
Default value: inactive

Timer state
Timer state
Information about the timer state.
Options: • active • inactive
Default value: inactive
active The timer switching times are active.
inactive The timer switching times are not carried out.

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Timer overview and setting the timer

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Overview of all switch-on and switch-off times Timer overview

Timer
Timer overview

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

00:00
01:00
02:00
03:00
04:00 04:00 20:00
05:00
06:00
07:00 07:00 18:00 07:00 18:00 07:00 16:00 07:00 21:00
07:00 20:00
08:00
09:00
10:00 10:00 20:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00
18:00
19:00
20:00
21:00
22:00
23:00

Button layout state

Button layout state
Options: • active • inactive
Default value: inactive
active Button layouts can be assigned automatically For example, self-service from
21:00 to 06:00.
via the timer.

Button layout overview

Button layout overview
The weekly overview of all switching times for the
button layout is displayed. Similar to the timer The minimum time for displaying
overview illustration. a button layout is 30 minutes.
The settings can be modified directly in the overview.

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 Software | Timer

Eco-mode state
Options: • active Eco-mode state
• inactive
Default value: inactive
active The Eco-mode state can be activated by
means of the timer.

Eco-mode overview
Eco-mode overview
The weekly overview of all switching times for the
Eco-Mode is displayed. The settings can be modified
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directly in the overview.

Timer
Eco-mode overview

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

00:00
01:00
02:00
03:00
04:00
05:00
06:00 06:00 14:00 06:00 14:00 06:00 14:00 06:00 14:00 06:00 14:00 06:00 14:00 06:00 14:00
07:00
08:00
09:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00
18:00 18:00 22:00 18:00 22:00 18:00 22:00 18:00 22:00 18:00 22:00 18:00 22:00
19:00
20:00
21:00
22:00
23:00

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 Software | System

4.12 System

Milk and foam

The central generic values for milk and milk foam are Milk and foam
set here. These values apply to all existing recipes.
If special values for milk and milk foam are set in the
recipes, they retain their validity and are not modified.

Hot foam proportion

Options: very little, little, average, much, very much.
Default value: little

Illumination
Illumination

The desired lighting color is set via the triangle in the

color circle. The color can also be defined and set by
means of RGB values. There are also the following
options:
• Change color slowly
• Change color normally
• Change color quickly
• OFF
The current setting is displayed immediately.

Illumination when ready to operate

• Side operating color

Event display (message)

Options: • active • inactive For example, Beans empty message.

Default value: inactive

active The illumination during a message can be
adjusted.
Illumination for messages (event)
• Side event color

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Shutdown rinsing
Options: • active • inactive
Default value: active

active When the coffee machine is switched off, an

automatic shutdown rinsing is started.

Display brightness
Display brightness
The brightness of the display is adjusted here.

Touch display calibration

Touch calibration
Recalibrate the touch display.

Eco-mode
ECO-mode
If Eco-mode is set to "active," the steam boiler
temperature is reduced 10 minutes after the last
beverage is dispensed.
The display illumination and the optional side
illumination are switched off.
The beverage buttons remain lit.
If a beverage with milk content is to be dispensed
when the temperature is reduced, the coffee machine
needs approx. 15 seconds to heat up.
Beverage dispensing starts after the machine has
heated up.

Eco-mode
Options: • active • inactive
Default value: inactive
The Eco-mode can be activated here.

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Switch off
(never / after 30 min. / 60 min. / 90 min. / 120 min. /
150 min. / 180 min.)
Default value: never
The time after the last beverage is dispensed is
adjusted here. If this time is exceeded, the coffee
machine automatically shuts off.
It can be set in increments of 30 minutes.

Temperature
Temperature
Boiler
The boiler water temperature is set here. (coffee
brewing water temperature)

Water filter
Water filter
Options: • active • inactive
Default value: inactive
active Water filter is fitted. Capacity and water Instructions
hardness are queried. If the water hardness is between
0 and 4 °dKH, no water filter is
needed.
Filter capacity (water filter)
If the water filter is active, the filter capacity in liters is Water filter capacity
w page 41
entered here.

Measured carbonate hardness

Enter the measured water hardness in °dKH here.

Measured total water hardness

Machine options
Machine options
For Service only.

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Software | Language

4.13 Language
The language used in the display is set here.
The available languages are displayed in English.

4.14 Eco-Mode
If Eco-mode is set to "active," the steam boiler
temperature is reduced 10 minutes after the last
beverage is dispensed.
The optional side illumination is switched off.
The beverage buttons remain lit.
If a beverage with milk content is to be dispensed
when the temperature is reduced, the coffee machine
needs approx. 15 seconds to heat up.
Beverage dispensing starts after the machine has
heated up.

Eco-mode
(active / inactive)
Standard: inactive
The Eco-mode can be activated here.

Switch off
(never / after 30 min. / 60 min. / 90 min. / 120 min. /
150 min. / 180 min.)
Standard: never
The time after the last beverage is dispensed is
adjusted here. If this time is exceeded, the coffee
machine automatically shuts off.
It can be set in increments of 30 minutes.

Eco-Mode can be activate for a limited time using the

timer.

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 Software | USB

4.15 USB
Data exchange is possible via the USB connection.
As long as the USB stick is inserted, the functions will
be active.
The USB connection is at the top left on the back side
of the operating panel, behind a cover.
The cover must always be closed and latched when the
coffee machine is in operation.

Load recipes
Load recipes
Saved recipes are loaded here.

Load cup symbols

Load cup symbols

Save recipes
Save recipes
Export recipes to USB.

Export counters
Export counters
Counters are exported to a CSV file here.

HACCP export
HACCP export
The cleaning cycles performed are recorded and are
exported here as evidence for HACCP.

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Data backup
Data settings, such as machine data, beverage data, Data backup
etc. are saved here.

Load data
Load data
Data settings, such as machine data, beverage data,
etc. are loaded here.
(Can be protected by a PIN.)

Load language
Load language
If available, another display language can be loaded via
the USB connection here.

Firmware update
Firmware update
For Service only.

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 Other settings | Set grinding degree

5 Other settings
5.1 Set grinding degree
Bruising or crushing hazard / Caution
risk of injury Observe the Safety chapter
w starting on page 6
• The coffee grinder contains moving parts
that can cause finger injury.
>> Never reach into the grinders with coffee
machine running and product hoppers
removed.
Set the grinding degree to be finer
• The coffee grinder can become blocked if the Important
grinding degree is changed to a much finer Observe the Warranty chapter
w starting on page 92
level all at once.
>> Adjust the grinding degree to a finer level by
only one full turn of the multitool.
>> Then dispense one coffee beverage using the
finder grinding level.
>> Repeat these steps as often as needed to
achieve the desired grinding degree.
Set the grinding degree to be more coarse
The grinding degree can be set to a coarser
level all at once, if desired.
Adjust the center grinder
The operating panel must be opened in order
to adjust the center grinder When setting the
grinding degree to a finer level, the operating
panel must be closed in order to dispense each
coffee beverage.
™™ Remove the bean hopper
Preset grinding degree is now visible.
™™ Release coffee dispensing and wait until grinder
starts up
™™ With grinder running, alter grinding degree as
desired using the multitool
Grinding degree 1 Grinding degree 6
g fine g coarse Multitool

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Care | Care safety instructions

6 Care
6.1 Care safety instructions
Regular cleaning is essential in order to ensure
problem-free operation of the coffee machine and to
ensure optimum coffee quality.

Health hazard / hygiene Caution

• Milk is very sensitive. Germs that can pose Observe the Safety chapter
a health hazard can build up in the milk w starting on page 6

system.
>> Clean the milk system daily.
>> For coffee machines without Plug&Clean,
also perform manual cleaning of the
combi spout once per day after the end of
operations.
>> For coffee machines with Plug&Clean, also
perform manual cleaning of the combi
spout once per week after the end of
operations.
>> Change the milk hose at regular intervals.
>> Follow all hygiene instructions.
>> Follow the HACCP cleaning schedule.

Health hazard / hygiene Caution

• Germs can multiply in a coffee machine that Observe the Safety chapter
is not in use. w starting on page 6

>> Prior to and after every instance that

the machine is shut off for several days,
perform all cleanings.

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 Care | Care safety instructions

Health hazard / hygiene Caution

• All cleaning agents are perfectly tuned to Observe the Safety chapter
the cleaning programs. w starting on page 6

>> Use only WMF cleaning and descaling

media.

Health hazard / Caution

irritation and scalding hazard Observe the Safety chapter
w starting on page 6
• Hot cleaning fluid runs out of the combi
spout when cleaning.
• The hot liquids can irritate the skin, and the
heat poses a burn hazard.
>> Never reach under the spouts while
cleaning.
>> Ensure that no one ever drinks the cleaning
solution.

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Care | Cleaning intervals overview

6.2 Cleaning intervals overview

Care
Automatic
Regularly
Weekly
Daily

Cleaning programs
System cleaning
x
(Basic Milk / Plug&Clean / Easy Milk)
x Mixer rinsing
Cleaning programs
x Milk system rinsing w starting on page 57
x x Foamer rinsing
Manual cleaning
x Clean operating panel (CleanLock) w page 67

x Grounds container cleaning w page 67

x Clean the brewing unit w page 68

x Clean the water tank w page 71

x Drip tray cleaning w page 71

x Clean the housing w page 72

x Clean milk system manually, Basic Milk w page 72

x Clean milk system manually, Plug&Clean w page 61

x Clean milk system manually, Easy Milk w page 61

(x) x Clean the mixer * w page 74

x Bean hopper cleaning w page 75

x Clean powder hopper * w page 76

Daily = Daily, at least once per day and as required

Weekly = Weekly cleaning
Regularly = Regularly as required
Automatic = Automatic processing
(x) = Daily as required
* = Optional (depending on the model)

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 Care | Cleaning programs

6.3 Cleaning programs

6.3.1 System cleaning

The system cleaning is an automatic cleaning program Instructions as animation
w Coffee machine
and cleans the coffee system of the coffee machine w Main menu
with a WMF cleaning tablet. w Care
w Instructions
A milk system rinsing and mixer rinsing are part of the
system cleaning.
Total duration is approx. 10 minutes.

Health hazard / Caution

irritation and scalding hazard Observe the Safety chapter
w starting on page 6
• During cleaning, hot cleaning solution and
hot water run out of the combi spout and
out of the hot water spout.
• The hot liquids can irritate the skin, and the
heat poses a burn hazard.
>> Never reach under the spouts while
cleaning.
>> Always place a collection container with
approx. 3 liters capacity under the spout
prior to cleaning.
>> Ensure that no one ever drinks the cleaning
solution.

The cleaning program provides a step‑by‑step Tip

guide through the system cleaning on the
display.
Follow the messages.

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Care | Cleaning programs

System cleaning; Basic Milk

Start
™™ Start the Care menu
™™ Touch Cleaning programs
™™ Touch System cleaning
This query appears: “switch off after cleaning?”
• If confirmed with Yes , the coffee machine
switches off after cleaning. During cleaning, a small amount of
• If confirmed with No , the coffee machine remains rinse water may get into the coffee
switched on after cleaning. grounds container. This is not an
error.
™™ Select desired option
™™ Information will be shown on the display

System cleaning; Basic Milk with Plug&Clean

For system cleaning for coffee machines with
Plug&Clean, the Plug&Clean Adapter is used for
cleaning.
Start
™™ Start the Care menu
™™ Touch Cleaning programs
™™ Touch System cleaning
™™ Information will be shown on the display

System cleaning; Easy Milk

For system cleaning for coffee machines with
Easy Milk, the special blue cleaning container is
required for cleaning.
Start
™™ Start the Care menu
™™ Touch Cleaning programs
™™ Touch System cleaning
™™ Information will be shown on the display

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 Care | Cleaning programs

6.3.2 Mixer rinsing

Health hazard / scalding hazard Caution

• During rinsing, hot rinsing water flows out Observe the Safety chapter
of the combi spout. w starting on page 6

>> Never reach under the spouts while rinsing.

Mixer rinsing can be started separately. Instructions as animation

w Coffee machine
™™ Start the Care menu w Main menu
™™ Touch Cleaning programs w Care
w Instructions
™™ Touch Mixer rinsing
™™ Information will be shown on the display

6.3.3 Milk system rinsing

Health hazard / scalding hazard Caution

• During rinsing, hot rinsing water flows out Observe the Safety chapter
of the combi spout. w starting on page 6

>> Never reach under the spouts while rinsing.

The milk system rinsing can be started separately. Instructions as animation

w Coffee machine
This makes sense if there are longer periods between w Main menu
dispensing milk beverages. w Care
w Instructions
The milk system rinsing rinses the milk hose, the milk
nozzles, and the combi spout.
™™ Start the Care menu
™™ Touch Cleaning programs
™™ Touch Milk system rinsing
™™ Information will be shown on the display

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6.3.4 Foamer rinsing

Health hazard / scalding hazard Caution

• During rinsing, hot rinsing water flows out Observe the Safety chapter
of the combi spout. w starting on page 6

>> Never reach under the spouts while rinsing.

For coffee machines with Plug&Clean or Easy Milk,

there is a foamer rinsing that can be started when
required. The foamer rinsing can also take place
automatically. This is started automatically after the Activate foamer rinsing signal
w Operating options
last milk beverage is dispensed. An acoustic warning page 37
signal sounds before the foamer rinsing starts
automatically.
When the foamer rinsing has been activated, there Instructions as animation
w Coffee machine
must be no previously dispensed beverages located w Main menu
beneath the combi spout. w Care
w Instructions
™™ Start the Care menu
™™ Touch Cleaning programs
™™ Touch Foamer rinsing
™™ Information will be shown on the display

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6.3.5 Milk system cleaning overview

Milk system

Plug&Clean
Automatic cleaning programs

Basic Milk

Easy Milk
w page 57
Clean milk system manually
w page 72

Automatic foamer rinsing x x

System cleaning; Basic Milk x
System cleaning; using Plug&Clean Adapter x
System cleaning; with cleaning container x
Daily; clean milk system manually x
Weekly; clean milk system manually x x

If the foamer rinsing is set to "inactive", then Instructions

a manual cleaning of the milk system must be
performed daily for machines with Plug&Clean
or Easy Milk as well.

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Care | Descaling

6.4 Descaling

Health hazard / Caution

irritation and scalding hazard Observe the Safety chapter
w starting on page 6
• During cleaning and descaling, hot cleaning
solution or descaling solution flows out of
the combi spout.
• The hot liquids can irritate the skin, and the
heat poses a burn hazard.
• Cleaning and descaling agents can be
hazardous to health in case of contact,
including inadvertent contact.
>> Never reach under the spouts while cleaning
or descaling.
>> Ensure that no one ever drinks the cleaning
solution or descaling solution.
>> Be familiar with the product information on
the bottle of descaler.

• WMF care products are designed and

tested for use with the materials. Any other Important
descaling agent may cause damage to the Observe the Warranty chapter
w starting on page 92
coffee machine.
>> Use only WMF Descaling Agent.
No liability is accepted for damage caused
by the use of any other descaling agent
and guarantee / warranty claims are not
entertained.

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 Care | Descaling

Burn hazard Caution

• When dispensing beverages and steam, hot Observe the Safety chapter
liquid comes out of the spouts. The adjacent w starting on page 6

surfaces and spouts become hot.

>> If the coffee machine is still hot a cooling
routine initially starts. Duration cooling
routine 5–10 minutes.
>> Wait until the cooling routine has finished.

The water hardness, the water flow, and whether

a water filter is used determine the schedule for
descaling. This point in time is calculated by the
WMF 1500 S and displayed.
Descaling is in three stages.
• Preparation
Total duration of descaling is
• Descaling approx. 80 minutes.
• Rinsing The procedure may not be
interrupted.

The following is needed for descaling:

• 2 bottles of WMF liquid descaling agent
(0.75 l each)
• 3 bottles of warm water (total 2.25 l)
• 5-liter collection container
(for coffee machines without drain connection)
Display messages lead you step by step through Important
the program. Start begins a sequence that must
be adhered to.
Follow the messages.

Access descaling program w Main menu

w Care
™™ Start the Care menu w Descaling
™™ Touch Descaling
™™ Continue with 6.4.1 or with 6.4.2
™™ Follow the display messages

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Care | Descaling

6.4.1 Descaling coffee machine with

water tank
Preparation
™™ Remove water tank
™™ Remove the water filter, if fitted
™™ Stir liquid descaling agent in water tank with warm Crystals may form in the liquid
descaling agent when stored.
water
The crystals must not enter the
™™ If crystals have formed when stored below the machine.
freezing point, stir until all crystals present in the The ideal water temperature is
liquid descaling agent have dissolved approx. 37 °C.

™™ Replace water tank filled with descaling solution

™™ Place a collection container with approx. 5 liters
capacity under the hot water spout
™™ Push combi spout downward
Descaling
Descaling starts. This part of the routine takes Order numbers of the article
w Appendix
approx. 40 minutes. Accessories and spare parts
™™ After descaling, carefully empty the collection page 96
container
™™ Replace the collection container
™™ Empty remaining descaling solution from water
tank
™™ Rinse the water tank and fill to the maximum level
with cold water
™™ Insert the water tank

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Rinsing
Rinsing starts. This part of the routine takes
approx. 40 minutes.
™™ When requested refill with fresh cold water
(once after approx. 16 minutes, and again after
approx. 32 minutes)
™™ Empty collection container
™™ Empty water tank
™™ Replace the water filter, if fitted
™™ Insert the water tank

Burn hazard Caution

• After the final rinsing the steam boiler Observe the Safety chapter
is heated up. The hot water expands and w starting on page 6

finally exits briefly as steam.

>> Do not reach beneath the spouts while
descaling is in progress.
>> Do not touch the spouts immediately after
descaling.

The descaling is complete. Completion is indicated on

the display.

6.4.2 Descaling coffee machine with

constant water supply
Preparation
™™ Remove water tank
™™ Turn off main water supply tap
™™ Turn and remove seal plug on water tank coupling
counter-clockwise (flat screwdriver, see illustration
1 and 2)
Crystals may form in the liquid
™™ Stir liquid descaling agent in water tank with warm descaling agent when stored.
water The crystals must not enter the
™™ If crystals have formed when stored below the machine.
freezing point, stir until all crystals present in the The ideal water temperature is
approx. 37 °C.
liquid descaling agent have dissolved
™™ Push combi spout downward

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Descaling
™™ Replace the water tank filled with descaling
solution, and confirm on the display
Descaling starts. This part of the routine takes
approx. 40 minutes.
™™ Remove water tank and empty out remaining
descaling solution
™™ Rinse the water tank and fill to the maximum level
with cold water
™™ Insert the water tank
Rinsing
Rinsing starts. After the initial rinsing from the water
tank, the display requests that the water supply
be turned on again. This part of the routine takes
approx. 40 minutes.
™™ Turn on main water supply tap
Leave the water tank in place.
™™ The water tank coupling is rinsed for
approx. 10 seconds from the mains supply Illustration 1
™™ Remove water tank and dry
™™ Turn and remove seal plug on water tank coupling
in a clockwise direction (flat screwdriver, see
illustration 1 and 2)
™™ Dry the water tank and replace it
Illustration 2
™™ Turn on main water supply tap
Subsequent rinses are from the mains supply.

Burn hazard Caution

• After the final rinsing the steam boiler Observe the Safety chapter
is heated up. The hot water expands and w starting on page 6

finally exits briefly as steam.

>> Do not reach beneath the spouts while
descaling is in progress.
>> Do not touch the spouts immediately after
descaling.

The descaling is complete. Completion is indicated on

the display.

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 Care | Manual cleaning

6.5 Manual cleaning Order numbers for the WMF care

program
w Accessories and spare parts
page 95
6.5.1 Clean operating panel (CleanLock)
Touch CleanLock to start a 15-second countdown.
The touch display can now be cleaned. The touch
display is activated again 15 seconds after the last
brewing cycle.
Scalding hazard Caution
• If a beverage is initiated accidentally, there Observe the Safety chapter
is a hazard of being injured. w starting on page 6

>> Always lock out the touch display with

“CleanLock” before cleaning.

• There is a risk of causing scratches or scores. Important

>> Do not clean with scouring powders or the
Observe the Warranty chapter
like. w starting on page 92
>> Do not use any sharp cleaners or
implements.
>> Use soft cloths for cleaning.

6.5.2 Grounds container cleaning

(grounds chute, optional)
™™ Empty grounds container and rinse under running
drinking water
™™ Clean with a clean, damp cloth
™™ Dry the coffee grounds container and replace it

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6.5.3 Brewing unit cleaning

Bruising or crushing hazard / Caution

risk of injury Observe the Safety chapter
w starting on page 6
• The coffee machine contains moving parts
that can cause finger or hand injury.
• There is a risk of pinching when removing
the brewing unit.
>> Always switch off the coffee machine and
unplug the mains plug before reaching into
the coffee grinder or the opening of the
brewing unit.
>> Hold the brewing unit tightly and remove it
carefully.

The brewing unit should be cleaned as required and at

regular intervals. Recommendation: monthly.

™™ Switch off the coffee machine using the ON/OFF

button
™™ Disconnect mains plug
™™ Push combi spout all the way up
™™ Remove grounds container
™™ Remove the drip tray
Brewing unit is now fully accessible.

Burn hazard
• The brewing unit can still be hot immediately
Caution
Observe the Safety chapter
after switching off. w starting on page 6
>> Allow the coffee machine to cool before
cleaning.

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• The brewing unit can slip downwards. Important

>> Always hold the brewing unit securely.
Observe the Warranty chapter
>> Never use force. Danger of breakage. w starting on page 92

™™ With one hand, reach into the chute under the

brewing unit and release and hold the retaining
catch (illustration 1)
™™ Slowly guide the brewing unit downwards, tilt and
pull forward
™™ Remove the brewing unit and hold firmly
(illustration 2)
Illustration 1

Illustration 2

Use the multitool from the accessories.

™™ Turn the thread on the brewing unit head counter- 1
clockwise (illustration 3) until the wiper is in the
forward position
™™ Squeeze the funnel [1] slightly and pull it up to
remove it
™™ Pull the springs outward and press them down
This unlocks the insertion chute [2].
Illustration 3

™™ Swing the insertion unit upwards 2

™™ Clean the brewing sieve under running water or
with a cloth

Illustration 4

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™™ Remove coffee grounds residue using a paint-brush

or scrubber
™™ Rinse the brewing unit under running water

Potential damage IMPORTANT

• The brewing unit can be damaged by Observe the Warranty chapter
cleaning agent or in a dishwasher w starting on page 92

>> Use only water to clean the brewing unit.

>> Never clean the brewing unit in the
dishwasher.

™™ Dry the brewing unit with a cloth

1
Allow to dry completely before reinstalling in the
coffee machine.
Remove coffee grounds residue from the chute.
™™ Wipe out the coffee grounds forward or suck out
using a vacuum cleaner
Illustration 4
™™ Replace springs in insertion unit (illustration 4)
™™ Squeeze the funnel [1] slightly and re-insert it
Use the guides.
Refit the brewing unit after it has been dried.
™™ Hold the retaining catch compressed and replace
the brewing unit in the chute against rear cover
™™ Push the brewing unit upwards until it engages in
the retaining catch Brewing sieve
™™ Insert the grounds container
™™ Replace drip tray
If the brewing unit cannot be inserted without IMPORTANT
resistance:
Observe the Warranty chapter
>> Turn the thread on the brewing unit head w starting on page 92
slightly to the left or right with the multitool
until the brewing unit slides into the guide.
>> Never use force. Danger of breakage.

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6.5.4 Water tank cleaning

Thoroughly rinse water tank weekly with clear water.

6.5.5 Drip tray cleaning

Scalding hazard Caution

• The drip tray may contain hot liquids. Observe the Safety chapter
• If the drip tray is not properly engaged, such w starting on page 6

as after cleaning, there is a burn hazard due

to hot liquids.
>> Move the drip tray carefully.
>> Replace carefully so that no water
accidentally drips down.
>> Always make sure the drip tray is seated
correctly.

™™ Lift up the front of the drip tray slightly and

remove it
™™ Clean drip tray thoroughly
™™ Rinse the drip tray with clear drinking water
™™ Dry off the drip tray and replace it

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6.5.6 Clean the housing

• There is a risk of causing scratches or scores. Important

>> Do not clean with scouring powders or the
Observe the Warranty chapter
like. w starting on page 92
>> Do not use any sharp cleaners or
implements.
>> Use soft cloths for cleaning.

For cleaning metal cover parts (matte surface) we

recommend WMF Purargan® cleaner.

6.5.7 Clean milk system manually

Scalding hazard Caution

• If a beverage is initiated accidentally, there Observe the Safety chapter
is a hazard of being injured. w starting on page 6

>> Always switch off using the ON/OFF button Instructions as animation
w Coffee machine
prior to cleaning. w Main menu w Care
>> Disconnect mains plug. w Instructions

™™ Pull forward the lever behind the combi spout

™™ Remove combi spout
™™ Remove milk hose from milk container and release
from combi spout
™™ Release the mixer hose (if present)
™™ Mix 5 ml of WMF Special cleaner with 0.5 liter of
lukewarm drinking water

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Health hazard Caution

• In case of eye contact, the WMF milk system Observe the Safety chapter
cleaner can cause severe eye injury. w starting on page 6

>> Ensure that the milk system cleaner never

makes contact with the eyes of a person or
animal.

™™ Dismantle combi spout

™™ Immerse one end of the milk hose in the cleaning
solution
™™ Immerse the length of the remaining milk hose in
the cleaning solution
This procedure prevents air bubbles from remaining in
the milk hose.
™™ Place all parts of combi spout in the cleaning
solution (3 parts)
All parts must be completely immersed in the cleaning
solution.
™™ After 5 hours, clean all the parts thoroughly with
a brush
™™ Rinse combi spout and milk hose very thoroughly
with clear drinking water
™™ Thoroughly rinse the mixer hose (if present)
™™ Insert mixer hose
™™ Reassemble combi spout
™™ Replace combi spout
™™ Insert milk hose

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6.5.8 Clean the mixer Instructions as animation

w Coffee machine
Cleaning will be more frequent depending on powder w Main menu
w Care
consumption. w Instructions

™™ Slide the operating panel upward lock into place

™™ Pull off mixer hose from mixer to combi spout
™™ Pull the mixer bowl forward by the handle
The propeller for the mixer is now visible.
™™ The propeller can be cleaned with a cloth
™™ Dismantle two-piece mixer bowl
™™ Clean both parts of mixer bowl and mixer hose
under warm running drinking water
™™ Allow all parts to dry completely

On re-assembly, all openings must face in the same

direction.

™™ Attach mixer hose on the mixer bowl

™™ Replace mixer bowl until he engages in the lock
™™ Press up the unlatching lever
™™ Attach mixer hose on the combi spout

Scalding hazard Caution

• If the mixer hose is not firmly attached, Observe the Safety chapter
hot water or hot powder beverage can be w starting on page 6

discharged inadvertently.
>> Always firmly attach the mixer hose.

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6.5.9 Bean hopper cleaning

The bean hoppers should be cleaned as required and at
regular intervals. Recommendation: monthly.

Risk of injury Caution

• Long hair could become caught in the
grinder head and drawn into the coffee
machine.
>> Always protect hair with a hairnet before
removing the bean hopper.

Bruising or crushing hazard / Caution

risk of injury
• The coffee machine contains moving parts
that can cause finger or hand injury.
>> Always switch off the coffee machine and
unplug the mains plug before reaching into
the coffee grinder or the opening of the
brewing unit.

>> Never clean the bean hoppers in Important

a dishwasher.

™™ Slide the operating panel upward

The ON/OFF switch is on the right side, behind the
operating panel.
™™ Press the ON/OFF switch until coffee machine
switches off
™™ Disconnect mains plug
™™ Use the multitool to turn the lock on the bean
Rotate the lock by 90°
hopper counterclockwise to open it
™™ Lift bean hoppers out
™™ Completely empty bean hoppers and wipe out
thoroughly with a damp cloth

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™™ Allow bean hoppers to dry completely

™™ Refill and replace bean hoppers
™™ Lock with the multitool by turning clockwise

6.5.10 Clean powder hopper

Cleaning will be more frequent depending on powder
consumption.

™™ Slide the operating panel upward

The ON/OFF switch is on the right side, behind the
operating panel.
™™ Press the ON/OFF switch until coffee machine
switches off
™™ Disconnect mains plug
™™ Use the multitool to turn the lock on the powder
hopper counterclockwise to open it
™™ Tip hopper backwards and remove upwards
™™ Empty hopper completely
™™ Unscrew union nut at front and rear
™™ Remove the dosing auger
™™ Thoroughly wipe out hopper with a damp cloth
™™ Thoroughly clean individual dosing auger
components
™™ Allow powder hopper and individual components to
dry completely Portion controller with individual
™™ Re-assemble and replace the dosing auger and parts. Dosing auger
screw on union nuts

Ensure correct orientation of discharge. Important

™™ Refill and replace powder hopper

™™ Use the multitool to rotate the lock clockwise to
close it

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7 HACCP cleaning schedule

You are required by law to ensure that your customers
are not subject to any health hazards as a consequence
of the consumption of the food items you serve. “Food Hygiene Ordinance from
05.08.1997”
A HACCP cleaning schedule (Hazard Analysis Critical
Control Points) for risk identification and assessment is
required. You should carry out a risk analysis on your
premises. The aim of the analysis is to recognize and Use our HACCP cleaning schedule
for monitoring of regular cleaning.
pre-empt food hygiene hazard points. For this purpose,
HACCP export
monitoring and, where necessary, test procedures w page 51
must be established and implemented.
With correct installation, care, maintenance, and
cleaning, WMF coffee machines meet the requirements
described above. If care and cleaning of the coffee
machine is not carried out properly, dispensing milk
beverages will constitute a food hygiene hazard point.
Please observe the following points in order to comply
with the HACCP cleaning schedule:

Sanitize the milk system daily Use only cleaning agents that have
been approved by WMF.
• Follow the cleaning instructions for the milk
Observe the Care chapter
system in the Care chapter. This will ensure that w starting on page 54
your system contains a minimum of bacteria at
commencement of operation.

You can call up the logs of the most recent Tip

cleaning operations via Information pad .
The USB pad can be used to export an
HACCP record.

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Always commence operation with a freshly opened

cooled milk pack
• Original packaged UHT milk is usually free from Recommendation:
harmful bacteria. Always open a new cooled milk only use UHT milk with a 1.5 % fat
content.
pack at commencement of operation.
• Ensure absolute cleanliness when opening the milk
pack. Germs can be introduced from dirty hands or
tools when opening.
Keep milk cool.
• Always have a new cooled milk pack handy. At commencement of operation
milk should be at approx. 6–8 °C.
• If cooling is not used during operation, then the
Depending on the setting, one liter
milk must be used up very quickly. Cool the milk of milk is sufficient for approx.
occasionally if needed. 20 cappuccinos.
• If little milk is used, cooled milk must be placed in WMF AG offers a range
of refrigeration options
the refrigerator again during operation. (e.g., WMF countertop coolers
or WMF milk coolers).

HACCP cleaning schedule Month Year

Use only cooled UHT milk, to prevent health risks due to bacteria.
For powder beverages, use only products that have not exceeded their expiration date.

Cleaning steps:

1. Perform system cleaning 3a. Milk system rinsing or change out the combi spout after 4 hours of
w User Manual, Care chapter operation time (absolutely required for low number of dispense cycles,
2a. Clean milk system manually or ifmilk is not cooled)
Basic Milk daily, with Plug&Clean weekly 3b. Weekly mixer cleaning and regular cleaning of product hoppers
2b. Daily mixer rinsing (beans and powder) w User Manual, Care chapter
w User Manual, Care chapter 4. General machine cleaning

Cleaning steps Cleaning steps

Date

Date

Time Signature Time Signature

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1. 17.

2. 18.

3. 19.

4. 20.

5. 21.

6. 22.

7. 23.

8. 24.

9. 25.

10. 26.

11. 27.

12. 28.

13. 29.

14. 30.

15. 31.

16.

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8 Maintenance and descaling

Please observe that this is a professional industrial
coffee machine which needs regular maintenance and
descaling.
The maintenance date is based on the degree of use
of the coffee machine and is shown on the display. If
maintenance is undertaken by the WMF Service, then
descaling of the brewing system is done at the same.
The coffee machine may continue to be operated
after the message, but Customer Care or contract
maintenance should be carried out promptly to ensure
correct functioning and so as to avoid any consequent
damage.

8.1 Maintenance
Maintenance after the display message; may only be Service maintenance message
w Messages and instructions
undertaken by trained personnel or by WMF Service, as page 81
in this instance components affecting safety must be
replaced.
The following care or maintenance stages are provided:

• Descaling, may be undertaken by the Descaling

w Software w Care w Descaling
user / operator. page 62

• Install the care kit according to the message on the Install care kit according to the
message on the display; see the
display. The operator can do this himself. instructions in the care kit.
w Accessories and spare parts
Page 96

• Maintenance after the display message; may only be Service maintenance message
w Messages and instructions
undertaken by trained personnel or by WMF Service, page 81
as in this instance components affecting safety
must be replaced.

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8.2 WMF Service

Important!
You can reach the WMF Service if the local service
For other maintenance work and
point is not known. repairs, please contact your local
WMF Service. The telephone number
can be found on the address sticker
WMF AG on the coffee machine and on the
Eberhardstraße delivery note.
D - 73309 Geislingen (Steige)

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9 Messages and instructions

9.1 Messages for operation
Refill beans
™™ Refill bean hopper (refer to display)
™™ Check:
• Is the bean hopper lock open?
w Care

• Coffee beans do not feed through.

™™ Stir with a large spoon and confirm with

Open water supply valve

™™ Turn on water tap and confirm

Empty grounds container

™™ Empty grounds container

Grounds container missing

™™ Replace the grounds container correctly

Change water filter

™™ Change water filter
Follow water filter instructions.

™™ Call WMF Service if needed

Care kit is due

™™ Install the care kit
Follow the instructions in the care kit

Call WMF Service

Error number is displayed
w Error messages / malfunctions

Service messages are instructions.

Service message It is generally possible to continue
Service maintenance after the display shows operating the coffee machine.
a message.
™™ Call WMF Service

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9.2 Error messages and malfunctions

Basic procedure on display of error messages or
malfunctions.
™™ Switch coffee machine off and then on again after
a few seconds
™™ Repeat the process which led to the error
In many cases, this eliminates the malfunction and you
can continue working.
If this is not successful: Find the error message or
error number in the following error list and follow the
sequence of actions indicated.
If this does not rectify the error or if the error
indicated is not listed please call WMF Service.
Some messages lead to blocking of individual
functions. You will notice this by the fact that the
beverage button illumination goes out. The beverage
buttons that are still illuminated can continue to be
used.
Your WMF 1500 S is provided with a diagnostics
program. Any errors that occur are shown on the
display. The error messages listed may also be caused
by an interruption to the mains electricity supply.
If there is a current error or a message to the operator,
the pad is displayed.
™™ Touch
The error message and the error number are displayed.

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 Messages and instructions | Errors without error message

Instructions Instructions
The ON/OFF switch reacts after about 1 second
and the coffee machine switches off.
In order to clear an error, for example if the
software hangs up, pressing and holding the
ON/OFF switch will switch off the controller.

9.3 Errors without error message

Error Error Action instructions
number description
6 Brewing unit ™™ Switch off the coffee machine
lockup current / ™™ Clean the brewing unit
w Care w Brewing unit cleaning, page 68
Brewing unit stiff
26 Right grinder ™™ Switch off the coffee machine
blocked ™™ Disconnect mains plug
36 Left grinder ™™ Remove bean hopper
blocked ™™ Rotate the grinder disk counterclockwise only by
using the multitool for the hopper
(two pins must be inserted in the corresponding
recesses on the grinder; see illustration)
™™ Replace hopper
™™ Switch on coffee machine
w Care w Bean hopper cleaning, page 75

If this occurs frequently:

™™ Set grinding degree one stage coarser
w Other settings w Set grinding degree, page 53
88 Boiler: ™™ Switch off the coffee machine, allow to cool and
over-temperature switch on again
If error not remedied
™™ Switch off the coffee machine
™™ Call WMF Service
89 Boiler: ™™ Switch off the coffee machine and on again
heat-up time error ™™ If error not remedied call WMF Service

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Error Error Action instructions

number description
161 Flow error: Between each of the following steps switch off the coffee machine and on
again. If error not remedied carry out the next step.
brewing water
™™ Clean the brewing unit
w Care w Brewing unit cleaning, page 68

™™ Set grinding degree coarser

w Other settings w Set grinding degree, page 53

™™ Reduce quality
w Settings w Recipes, page 32

™™ If error not remedied call WMF Service

162 Flow error: Between each of the following steps switch off the coffee machine and on
again. If error not remedied carry out the next step.
when cleaning
™™ Clean the brewing unit
w Care w Brewing unit cleaning, page 68

™™ If error not remedied call WMF Service

163 Flow error: Between each of the following steps switch off the coffee machine and on
again. If error not remedied carry out the next step.
warm rinsing
™™ Clean the brewing unit
w Care w Brewing unit cleaning, page 68

™™ If error not remedied call WMF Service

186 Steam boiler: Beverage dispensing temporarily blocked.

level ™™ Check that grounds container is correctly

inserted
™™ Switch off the coffee machine and on again
188 Heater error ™™ Switch off the coffee machine, disconnect mains
plug
™™ Call WMF Service
189 Steam boiler: ™™ Switch off the coffee machine and on again
heat-up time error ™™ If error not remedied call WMF Service

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9.4 Errors without error message

Error pattern Action instructions

• No hot water ™™ Clean hot water spout

dispensing but water in ™™ Call WMF Service (coffee dispensing possible)
grounds container
• No Choc dispensing ™™ Do not use Choc dispensing
but water in grounds ™™ Call WMF Service (coffee dispensing possible)
container
• Choc portion ™™ Clean portion controller
w w Care w Clean powder hopper, page 76
controller blocked,
Choc dispensed only ™™ Empty powder
with water ™™ Turn dosing auger manually until all powder is
removed
™™ If necessary rinse with water
™™ (Allow to) dry completely
• Coffee dispensing on ™™ Clean the combi spout
w Clean milk system manually, page 72
the left / right differs

• No milk foam / ™™ Check whether the milk hose is kinked or squashed

milk output, but milk ™™ Re-route milk hose correctly
in milk container ™™ Clean the combi spout
™™ Check whether milk nozzle is blocked
w Care w Milk system rinsing, page 59

™™ Check whether milk cooler is iced

• Milk foam not OK ™™ Change milk nozzle
• Temperature too cold Use a suitable milk nozzle on the combi spout.
or too hot Milk nozzle 3 kW
• Very cold milk (up to 8 °C) green
• Chilled milk (8 to 12 °C) white
• Non-chilled milk (above 12 °C) caramel
™™ Clean the combi spout
w Clean milk system manually, page 72

If error not remedied

™™ Use another milk nozzle from the accessories

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Error pattern Action instructions

• The milk foam ™™ Check whether the milk system has been cleaned
dispensing spits ™™ Clean the milk system
w Care w Milk system cleaning overview, page 61
strongly
• Milk too hot ™™ Check whether the milk has been cooled
sufficiently
• No powder beverage ™™ Clean the mixer bowl
dispensing ™™ Is the hose kinked?
™™ Perform milk cleaning and rinsing oftener, if
necessary daily
w Care w Cleaning interval overview, page 56
w Care w Clean milk system manually, page 72

™™ Dose less powder

™™ Dose more water
• Pump runs ™™ Switch off the coffee machine and on again
continuously, water in ™™ If error not remedied call WMF Service
grounds container
• Milk foamer assembly ™™ Lightly smear the O-rings with WMF gasket grease
w Instructions in Customer Check-up kit.
and disassembly stiff
• Choc hopper cannot be ™™ Manually turn the drive for the dosing auger at the
replaced portion controller slightly in a clockwise direction
™™ Check whether Choc hopper is accidentally locked
• Bean hopper cannot be ™™ Check whether bean hopper is accidentally locked
replaced

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10 Safety and warranty

10.1 Hazards to the coffee machine

Follow the manual Important

We do not accept any warranty for damage Observe the Warranty chapter
resulting from failure to observe this w starting on page 92

requirement. Conditions for usage and

installation
Observe the conditions for usage and w starting on page 93
installation.
Installation location
• The installation location must be dry and
protected against water spray.
• Some condensate, water, or steam can
always be discharged from a coffee
machine.
>> Do not use the coffee machine outdoors.
>> Set up the coffee machine so that it is
protected against water spray.
>> Always place the coffee machine on
a water-resistant and heatproof base in
order to protect the installation surface
against damage.
Coffee grinder
• Foreign objects can damage the grinders.
This damage is not covered under the
warranty.
>> Ensure that no foreign objects land in the
coffee bean hopper.

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Safety and warranty

Please observe the following instructions so as to

prevent problems with and damage to the coffee
machine:
• For drinking water with carbonate hardness in
excess of 5 °dKH, a WMF water filter must be fitted;
otherwise, the coffee machine can be damaged due
to build-up of scale.
• For insurance reasons always ensure that, at the end
of operation, the mains tap for the water supply
is turned off and the main water supply tap is
switched off or the mains plug is unplugged.
• We recommend damage prevention measures such
as:
- installation of a suitable water monitor in the
mains water supply
- installation of smoke alarms
• After shut off for several days we recommend System cleaning
w Cleaning programs
running the cleaning program at least twice before page 57
reusing the machine.

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10.2 Intended use

The WMF 1500 S is designed to dispense beverages
made with coffee and/or milk and/or powder (such
as choc or topping) into suitable containers. This
device is intended for industrial and commercial use
and should be operated by experts or trained users in
stores, offices, restaurants, hotels, or similar points of
use. It can also be used in a domestic environment.
The device can be used as a self-service device if it is
supervised by trained personnel.
The use of the device is subject to this User
Manual. Any other use or use that goes beyond the
aforementioned is considered incorrect use. The
manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage
resulting from this.
Under no circumstances may the WMF 1500 S
be used to dispense and heat liquids other than
coffee, hot water (beverages, cleaning) or milk
(cooled, pasteurised, homogenised, UHT).

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10.3 Directives
The device fulfils the requirements of the German Food
and Feed Code (LFGB), the Regulation on Commodities
(BedGgstV), the EU regulation No. 10/2011 as well as
the EU regulation No. 1935/2004 in the currently valid
editions.
When used properly, the device does not present
a health hazard or other unreasonable hazard.
The materials and raw materials used fulfil the
requirements of the Regulation on Commodities as
well as the EC regulations No. 10/2011.
The device fulfils the requirements of all applicable
regulations in the directives MD (MR) 2006/42/EC (EG),
Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC), Directive 2011/65/EC
(ROHS), Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The declaration of conformity is included with the
device. The device bears the CE mark.
Any modifications that are not approved by WMF will
cause this declaration to become invalid.
Currently valid national rules apply in countries
outside of the European Union.
This device is subject to the directive on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE / EU
directive) and may not be disposed of as domestic
waste. For disposal please contact the
Requirements traceability pursuant to EC WMF Service.
regulation No. 1935/2004 and Good Manufacturing Address
w page 80
Practice within the meaning of EC regulation
No. 2023/2006 are ensured and guaranteed.

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10.4 Duties of the owner / operator

The operator of such equipment must ensure regular
maintenance by WMF Service technicians, their agents
or other authorised persons, and checking of safety
devices.
Access to the service area is permitted only for
persons with knowledge and practical experience with
the device, especially regarding safety and hygiene.
The coffee machine must be set up by the operator
such that care and maintenance can be performed
without hindrance.
In office / floor supply or similar self-service
applications, only staff instructed in operation of the
coffee machine should supervise the coffee machine.
Trained personnel should carry out care procedures
and be available for questions regarding use.
The operator shall ensure that electrical equipment
and operating facilities are in a fit state (e.g. to BGV
A3) [German Accident Prevention Association or
equivalent]. In order to ensure the operating safety
of your coffee machine, it is essential to perform
regular checks of the safety valves and the pressure
containers, among other checks.
These measures are conducted by WMF Service or
by WMF authorised service personnel as part of the
maintenance work.
WMF special cleaning agent
Machine cleaning must be carried out using only the w Accessories and spare parts
WMF special cleaning agent intended by WMF for page 95
the coffee machine (tablets), and for the milk system
(cleaning liquid).
The manufacturer's specifications regarding
maintenance cycles and frequency of maintenance
(w Maintenance) must be observed.

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10.5 Warranty claims

Follow the manual Important

• We do not accept any warranty for damage Conditions for usage and
resulting from failure to observe this installation
w starting on page 93
requirement.
>> Observe the conditions for usage and
installation.
Whether the purchaser has any rights under warranty,
and the nature of any such warranty rights that the
purchaser may have, is determined by the agreement
made between the purchaser and the vendor. If the
requirements of this User Manual are not followed,
warrant claims may be voided.

No warranty is provided:
• On any parts subject to natural wear and tear. This
includes seals, mixers, and brewing unit, among
other items.
• For malfunctions due to the effect of the weather,
scale build-up, chemical, physical, electrochemical
or electrical effects.
• If a water filter is not fitted even though the local
water supply requires use of a water filter and
malfunctions occur as a consequence.
• If malfunctions occur as a result of failure to follow
instructions for the handling, maintenance, and
care of the unit (e.g., User Manual and maintenance
instructions).
• With respect to faults which occur as the result of
failure to use original WMF spare parts or incorrect
assembly by the purchaser or by third parties or by
faulty or negligent treatment.
• With respect to the consequences of improper Important
modifications undertaken without the consent of Maintenance
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WMF, or by repair or reconditioning work on the
part of the purchaser or by third parties.
• With respect to faults caused by inappropriate or
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Appendix: Technical data

Technical data for coffee machine
Rated voltage 220–240 V
Nominal power rating 2.75–3.25 kW
Power supply 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz, (1/N/PE)
Coffee bean hopper Approx. 650 g each (2
Coffee bean hopper in the center approx. 550 g (2
Powder hopper (optional) (1 approx. 1,200 g
Illumination LED class 1
External dimensions Width 325 mm
Height 680 mm (with bean hopper)
Depth 590 mm
Weight empty 32–36 kg (depending on the model)
Continuous sound pressure < 70 dB(A) (3
level (Lpa)
We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
(1 Only with optional powder hopper. The fill level depends on the powder used.
(2 The capacity depends on the size of the coffee beans.
(3 A-evaluated sound pressure level Lpa (slow) and Lpa (impulses) at operating personnel workplace is under 70 dB(A) in
any working mode.

Conditions for usage and installation

Necessary on-site preparatory work for electricity, water and drainage connections
at the customer‘s premises are to be arranged by the machine owner / operator.
The work must be carried out by authorised installation technicians in compliance
with general, country-specific and local regulations. The WMF service engineers
may only connect the coffee machine to existing prepared connection points.
WMF Service is neither authorised nor responsible for carrying out any on-site
installation work prior to connection. The potential equalization terminal is
installed by WMF Service if needed.

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Mains voltage 230 V +6 % and –10 %.

tolerance range Mains voltage interruption < 50 ms: no interruption of
function
Water supply 3/8 inch hose connector with mains tap, and filter with
0.2 to 0.25 mm mesh size, on site.
At least 0.2 MPa (2 bar) flow pressure at 2 l/min
(standard). Maximum 0.6 MPa (6 bar).
Maximum inlet temperature 35 °C.
The set of hoses provided with the new coffee machine
and/or the new water filter must be used. Do not use old
hoses.
Water quality For drinking water with carbonate hardness above
5 °dKH, a WMF water filter should be fitted upstream.
Water drain tube Tube a minimum of DN 19, minimum downward slope of
(optional) 2 cm/m
Ambient temperature +5 °C to +35 °C
(empty the water system in case of frost).
Maximum humidity 80 % relative humidity without condensation.
Do not use device outdoors.
Degree of protection IP X0
Installation The device must be placed and leveled on a horizontal,
surface / water spray sturdy, water-resistant, and heatproof base.
The device must not be cleaned using a water jet. The
device must be installed where it is protected against
water spray. The device must not located on a surface
that is sprayed or cleaned with a water hose, steam jets,
steam cleaner, or similar devices.

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Installation clearances For operating, service, and safety reasons the

machine should be installed with a clearance of not
less than 50 mm at the sides from the building or
non-WMF components.
A minimum working space of 800 mm in front of the
coffee machine is recommended. A clear height of
1,100 mm from the top of the supporting surface should
be ensured. The height of the installation surface above
the floor is at least 850 mm. If the coffee machine
connections are to be run downwards through the
counter, please make space for the lines, which can
reduce the usable space below the machine.
Installation dimensions See the User Manual for the water filter.
of the water filter
These specifications for the electrical connection and the standards quoted
apply for connecting the coffee machine in EU countries. It may be necessary
to also observe additional country-specific regulations. Outside the EU
countries acceptance of the standards quoted is to be checked by the legal
entity or natural person who wishes to use the coffee machine.

The local power supply must be constructed according to IEC 364 (DIN VDE 0100).
To improve safety, the device should be fitted with an FI 30 mA earth leakage
current circuit breaker complying with EN 61008. (Type B residual current circuit
breakers provide reliable tripping even if the fault current is smooth. This ensures
a high level of safety.) Near the device or about 30 cm below the counter top there
should be a shockproof socket as a single-phase connection installed locally on
the rear or side wall of the counter substructure or a country-specific single-phase
socket. The mains switch and plug top are part of the on-site installation. The
mains cable must not come into contact with hot surfaces. If the mains cable
for this device is damaged then it must be replaced by our service personnel
or a similarly qualified person, in order to prevent hazards. The coffee machine
may not be fitted with a fixed permanent mains connection if installed on
a transporting trolley (a mobile station).
In order to avoid possible faults from arising on our shielded data lines due to
potential equalisation currents between the devices, an additional potential
equalisation unit should be planned for devices connected to the vending system.
(See EN 60309)

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Complete combi spout Choc

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1 Pcs Complete combi spout, (at nominal power rating of 2.75 kW-3.25 kW) 33 2867 5300 all
1 Meter Milk hose 00 0048 4948 all
1 Pcs Milk hose sleeve 33 2180 5000 all
1 Pcs Milk hose spring 28 33 0190 3000 all
0,24 Meter Mixer hose 00 0048 0064 Choc
1 Pcs Mixer hose spring 33 2292 6000 Choc
1 Pcs Mixer bowl 33 2318 0000 Choc
1 Pcs Milk nozzle for very cold milk (green) 33 2317 8000 Fresh milk
1 Pcs Milk nozzle for cooled milk (white) 33 9516 9000 Fresh milk
1 Pcs Milk nozzle for milk that is not refrigerated (caramel) 33 9521 3000 Fresh milk
1 Pcs Milk nozzle (beige) 33 2046 0100 Fresh milk
Coffee grounds container
1 Pcs Coffee grounds container 33 2634 1000 all
Appendix: Accessories and spare parts

1 Pcs Coffee grounds container slider 33 2633 9000 all

Constant water supply, drainage
1 Pcs Connecting tube for constant water supply 33 2292 1000 all
Appendix: Accessories and spare parts

1 Pcs Angle for drain tube 33 2165 8000 all

1,5 Meter Drain tube 00 0048 0042 all
Accessories / tools
1 Pcs Brewer multitool 33 2397 7000 all
1 Pcs Hopper multitool 33 2639 9000 all
Complete bean hopper
1 Pcs Bean hopper lid 33 2636 4000 all
1 Pcs Medium bean hopper lid 33 2638 8000 all
1 Pcs Bean hopper / product hopper labels 33 2624 7000 all
Product hopper
1 Pcs Choc product hopper 33 2885 6000 Choc
1 Pcs Product hopper lid (Choc) 33 2636 4000 Choc
1 Pcs Plug&Clean adapter 33 2427 5000 all

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Brewing unit
1 Pcs Brewing unit 33 2823 6199 all
Drip tray / drip grid
1 Pcs Drip tray without SteamJet 33 2633 7000 without SteamJet
1 Pcs Drip tray with SteamJet 33 2633 7100 with SteamJet
1 Pcs Drip tray grid without SteamJet 33 2633 8000 without SteamJet

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1 Pcs Drip tray grid with SteamJet 33 2633 8100 with SteamJet
Water tank
1 Pcs Water tank 33 2886 7000 all
1 Pcs Water tank lid 33 2635 6000 all
1 Pcs Water tank sieve 33 7006 2608 all
Scale filter / water filter
1 Pcs Water filter Bestmax M (complete kit 03 9331 0001 all
1 Pcs Replacement cartridge for water filter 33 2426 5000 all
Potential equalization terminal
1 Pcs Angle 33 2107 1100
1 Pcs Toothed wheel 00 0047 2257
1 Pcs Flathead screw M6X16 00 0047 3414
1 Pcs Hex nut 00 0047 2055
Documentation / instructions
1 Pcs Set of documents: 33 2675 8010 all
• User Manual WMF 1500 S
Order numbers for the WMF care program
1 Bottle WMF Special cleaner for milk foamer 33 0683 6000 all
1 Pack Special cleaning tablets (100 pieces) 33 2332 4000 all
1 Pcs Pipe cleaner 33 0350 0000 all
Appendix: Accessories and spare parts

1 Pcs Cleaning brush 33 1521 9000 all

1 Tube WMF Molykote “gasket grease” 33 2179 9000 all
1 Pcs Care kit 33 2888 2000 all
1 Pack Easy Milk special cleaning tablets 33 2179 9000 Easy Milk

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1 Pcs Cleaning container Easy Milk 33 2593 6000 Easy Milk
1 Pcs Cleaning container lid; Easy Milk 33 2593 7000 Easy Milk
Index

Index Descaling 62, 64, 66

Descaling coffee machine with constant water supply 65
Descaling container 11
Detail view of current day 44
A Directives 90
Accessories and spare parts 96 Dispensing hot water 17
Accounting 42 Dispensing option 32
Accounting PIN 43 Dispensing test 30
Additions 33 Display brightness 48
Animations 28 Display for beverage buttons and settings 11
Drip tray 22
Drip tray cleaning 71
B Drip tray sensor 22
Barista pad 11, 38 Duties of the owner / operator 91
Barista pad - coffee strength 26
Basic Steam (optional) 18 E
Bean hopper 11
Bean hopper cleaning 75 Error message 40
Bean hopper / powder hopper 20 Error messages and malfunctions 82
Beverage buttons 11, 26 Errors without error message 83, 85
Beverage dispensing 16 Event display 47
Beverage preselection 39 Export counters 51
Beverages 30
Brewing temperature 34
Brewing unit cleaning 68
F
Button allocation 36 Filter capacity 49
Button layout 36 Filter change (optional) 29
Button layout overview 45 Firmware update 52
Button layout state (timer) 45 Foamer rinsing 60
Foamer rinsing signal 37
Freeflow 32
C
Cancel beverage 16, 40
Care 28, 41, 54
G
Care safety instructions 54 General safety instructions 6
Change addition 33 Glossary 13
Change recipes 32 Ground coffee quantity 34
Clean combi spout manually 72 Grounds container 11, 21
Cleaning intervals 56 Grounds container cleaning 67
Cleaning PIN 43 Grounds disposal through the counter (optional) 22
Cleaning programs 28, 57
CleanLock 28
Clean milk system manually 72
H
Clean operating panel (CleanLock) 67 HACCP cleaning schedule 77
Clean powder hopper 76 HACCP export 51
Clean the housing 72 Hazards to the coffee machine 87
Clean the mixer 74 Hazards to the operator 6
Coffee quality 34 Hot foam proportion 47
Combi spout with integrated milk foamer 11 Hot water spout 11
Comments on the recipe 35
Conditions for usage and installation 93
Connect up the milk 15
I
Cooler adapter 16 Illumination 47
Cool milk 16 Information 41
Counter 42 Installation clearances 95
Cup&Cool 16 Installation surface 94
Cup volume 31 Instructions 28
Cup volume S-M-L 31 Intended use 89
Cup warmer 11, 27 Introduction 10
Current recipe composition 33
J
D Journal 41
Data backup 52
Decaf factor 37
Delete addition 33

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L R
Language 50 Ready to operate 24, 26
Last brewing cycle 41 “Ready to operate” display 11, 26
Level switching 36 “Ready to operate” display pads 24, 26
Load cup symbols 51 Removable drip tray with drip grid 11
Load data 52 Rinsing 65, 66
Load recipe 30, 37
Load recipes 51
Lock recipes 30 S
Safety devices 6
M Save recipes 51
SB mode (self-service mode) 38
Machine options 49 Service 41
Main menu functions 25 Set grinding degree 53
Mains voltage tolerance range 94 Set timer switching times 44
Maintenance 79 Settings PIN 43
Maintenance and descaling 79 Side illumination 11
Manual cleaning 67 S-M-L buttons 17
Manual insert 21 Software 24
Manual insert pad 39 Start-Stop 32
Mechanical settings 53 Start-Stop-Freeflow 32
Menu control pads 25 SteamJet 11
Menu pad 11, 40 SteamJet pad 11
Message pad 11 Steam outlet 11
Messages and instructions 81 Storage factory additions 33
Messages for operation 81 Swap buttons 36
Messages on the display 25 Switch off 23
Metered 32 Switch on coffee machine 15
Milk and foam 47 System 47
Milk foam dispensing 15 System cleaning 57
Milk nozzle 15
Milk or milk foam dispensing 15
Milk system cleaning overview 61 T
Milk system rinsing 59 Tablet insert 11
Milk volume 34 Technical data 93
Mixer rinsing 59 Technical data for coffee machine 93
Multiple brewing cycles 31 Text and illustration 35
Multitool 53 Time / date 44
Timer 41, 44
N Timer overview and setting the timer 45
Timer state 44
Nominal power rating 93 Touch display calibration 48
No warranty is provided: 92

U
O USB 51
ON/OFF switch 11 User Manual 41
Operating options 36 User Manual Signs and Symbols 12
Operating panel 11 User Manual Symbols 12
Operation 14
Operation safety instructions 14
Other settings 53 V
Overview 24 Vending machines 42

P W
Page up and down 11 “Warm rinse” pad 11, 26, 39
Parts of the coffee machine 10 Warranty claims 92
PIN rights 43 Water filter 29, 49
Powder hopper (optional) 11 Water quality 94
Preparation 64 Water supply 94
Preparation of ground coffee using the manual insert 21 Water tank 11
Preselection pads (optional) 17 Water tank cleaning 71
Water volume 34
Q WMF Service 80

Quality level 34

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