ASKO CMB54BG (01) PDF Document

Please read the following safety warnings carefully and keep them for future reference:

• The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Do not allow children to clean or maintain the appliance unless supervised.

• Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.

• Surfaces marked with the hot symbol become hot during use (this symbol is present in certain models only).

• The filling aperture must not be opened during use.

• Avoid spillage on the connector.

• There is a possibility of injury when there is a misuse of the appliance.

• Heating element surfaces are subjected to residual heat after use.

• Do not use the appliance if the glass surface is cracked.

• Never immerse the appliance in water.

The ASKO CMB54BG is a household appliance only. It is not intended to be used in:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

• farm houses;

• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

• bed and breakfast type environments.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

The designated use for this appliance is as follows:

• This appliance is intended for domestic use only (around 3000 cups a year). Any other use is considered improper and in that case, no guarantee will be given.

• This appliance is designed to “make espresso coffee” and “heat drinks”. Use it with care to avoid scalds from the water and steam jets or through incorrect use.

• This appliance is designed and made to prepare beverages based on coffee, milk and hot water. Only use drinking water in the tank. Never use the accessories to make beverages other than those described in the instructions. Any other use is considered improper and thus dangerous.

• When using the appliance, do not touch the hot surfaces. Use the knobs or handles.

• In case of failures, make sure the appliance is not connected to the mains power supply.

• Only ask for original spare parts to be used. Failure to respect the above could reduce the safety of the appliance.

• Do not put objects containing liquids, inflammable or corrosive materials on the appliance.

• Use the accessories holder to contain coffee accessories (for example coffee beans).

• Never touch the appliance with damp hands.

• Unplug directly from the plug only.

• Never pull the power cable as you could damage it.

Clean all the components thoroughly, taking particular care with parts in contact with the milk. To prevent damage to the appliance, do not clean with alkaline detergents; use a soft cloth and, where applicable, neutral detergent.

The control panel includes the following main areas:

A. My profile

B. Settings

C. User profile

D. Selected aroma

E. Time

F. Selected size

G. Aroma

H. Size

I. Scroll left/right

J. Beverages available to select

When the primary screen is shown, the appliance is ready to use.

1. Lid bean container

2. Bean container

3. Ground coffee funnel (with lid)

4. Knob to adjust the grind level

5. Power cord

6. IEC connector

7. Area for the measuring spoon

8. Cup warming area

9. Service door

10. Brewing unit

11. On/Standby button

12. Control panel

13. Lighting

14. Main switch

15. Area for accessories (left and right)

16. Cup tray

17. Coffee grounds container

18. Drip tray with level indicator

19. Coffee spouts (adjustable height)

20. Cup lights

21. Hot water connection nozzle

22. Water tank

23. Hot water spout

24. Cover connection nozzle

25. Lid with a milk frother

26. Frothed milk spout (adjustable)

27. Milk froth adjustment knob

28. Milk intake tube

29. Release button

30. Milk container

31. Thermal casing

32. Measuring spoon for pre-ground coffee

The maintenance set includes:

• ‘Total Hardness Test’ indicator paper

• Descaler

• Water softener filter (certain models only)

• Cleaning brush/cleaning cloth

• Milk cleaner

• O-rings and lubricating grease

Before first use, remove the packaging. Make sure the product is complete and undamaged. Check if all accessories are present. Do not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged.

It is completely normal to find traces of coffee in the mill, as coffee has been used to test the appliance in the factory. When you first get your machine, you should customise the water hardness as soon as possible by following the instructions in the ‘Set the water hardness’ chapter.

• Always use clean and cold tap water, bottled water without added minerals or distilled water suitable for consumption.

• The first time you use the appliance, the water circuit is empty, so it could be very noisy. The noise lessens as the circuit fills with water.

• You will need to make 4-5 cups of coffee before the appliance starts to give satisfactory results.

• When making the first 5-6 beverages, it is normal to hear the noise of boiling water. This noise becomes less during use.

• To access the main switch, accessories area, and bean container lid, pull the appliance forward. Pull the coffee spouts forward to open the service door.

• Use the accessories holder to contain coffee accessories like coffee beans.

• Read and obey the instructions shown on the display. The display shows information and touch keys to use. Important information is accompanied by an audio signal.

During the initial rinsing cycle, a little hot water flows out of the coffee spouts. Avoid contact with splashes of water and do not let the appliance stay unattended while hot water is being supplied. After the cycle, the appliance goes to standby automatically and is ready for normal use.

To turn the appliance ‘On’, press the power button. Each time the appliance is set to ‘On’, it performs an automatic preheat and rinse cycle. This cycle cannot be interrupted. The appliance is ready for use only after this cycle is complete. You can put a cup under the spouts to collect the hot water from the rinse cycle to warm the cup. Do not push the main switch while the appliance is set to ‘On’.

To set the appliance to ‘Standby’, press the power button. Each time the appliance is set to ‘Standby’ after making coffee, it performs an automatic rinse cycle. If you do not plan to use the appliance for a long period, set it to ‘Off’. To disconnect the appliance completely, place the main switch on the side of the appliance in the 0 (off) position.

• The supply of coffee can be stopped at any moment.

• As soon as the supply has ended, you can increase the quantity of water.

• You can customise beverages.

• Adjust the grind level if the coffee is supplied a drop at a time or is too weak and not creamy enough.

• Lower the spouts to the cup as near as possible. This makes the coffee more creamy.

• After the coffee supply, the aroma setting and the quantity setting are reset to the ‘original recipe’.

• Once a beverage has been made, the appliance is ready to make the next beverage.

To make a hotter coffee, you can do the following:

– Perform a rinse cycle and warm the cups with the hot water from the rinse cycle.

– Supply hot water to warm the cups.

– Use the cup warmer setting to warm the cups.

– Increase the coffee temperature in the settings.

Do not use green, caramelised or candied coffee beans. They could make the coffee mill unusable.

When using pre-ground coffee, please note the following:

• Only add pre-ground coffee when the appliance is set to ‘On’. Otherwise, the coffee could spread through the inside of the appliance and damage it.

• Only make one cup of coffee at a time. Do not use more than 1 measuring spoon.

• Make sure the funnel is not blocked (see chapter ‘Maintenance’).

If the safety instructions and warnings are not followed, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any resulting damage.

• After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete and undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact a qualified professional.

• Installation must be carried out by a qualified technician and in compliance with current regulations.

• Packing elements (plastic bags, polystyrene etc.) must not be left within reach of children as they may represent a hazard.

• Never install the appliance in environments where the temperature may reach 0 °C or lower (the appliance may be damaged if the water freezes).

• Make sure the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the appliance rating plate. Connect the appliance to an efficiently earthed socket.

• Make sure the socket used is freely accessible at all times, enabling the appliance to be unplugged when necessary.

• Never touch the plug with damp hands.

• Never pull the power cable as you could damage it.

• This appliance can be installed over a built-in oven if the latter is fitted with a cooling fan.

• Do not use multiple plug adapters or extension leads.

• The power cable on this appliance must not be replaced by the user as this operation requires the use of special tools. If the cable is damaged or requires replacing, contact an authorised service centre only to avoid all risks.

• You should personalise water hardness as soon as possible following the instructions.

• If a stationary appliance is not fitted with a supply cord and a plug, or with other means for disconnection from the supply mains having a contact separation in all poles that provide full disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions, the means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules. This is also applicable for appliances with a supply cord and plug when the plug is not accessible after installing the appliance. Using an omnipolar switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm fitted in the fixed wiring will fulfil this requirement.