TCHIBO ESPERTO MINI MSA23107 (01) PDF DOCUMENT

The quality of the products is very important. Every single machine is checked in the final quality inspection and tested with coffee beans and water. For this reason, despite thorough cleaning, you may still find minimal amounts of coffee or water residue in the machine. This is not a sign of poor quality – the machine is in perfect working order and ready to use.

The coffee machine has been designed for preparing Espresso and Caffè Crema from whole (unground), roasted coffee beans. It is intended for use in households and household-like environments, such as:

• in shops, offices and similar work spaces,

• in agricultural buildings,

• by guests in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and other places offering accommodation.

The machine is not designed for use in continuous operation.

Danger to children and people with limited ability:

• Children must not be allowed to play with the machine. Keep the machine and connection cable away from pets and children under the age of 8.

• Set up the machine out of the reach of children.

• Keep packaging materials out of the reach of children to avoid risks like suffocation.

• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 and over or by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, provided they are supervised or have been trained in its safe use.

• Children must not be allowed to clean the machine unless they are over 8 years of age and supervised.

Danger due to electricity:

• Never immerse the machine, mains plug or connection cable in water.

• Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.

• Do not use the machine outdoors.

• Only connect the machine to a properly installed power socket with earthed contacts that matches the machine’s technical specifications.

• Do not use the machine if it, its cable, or plug is damaged, or if it has been dropped.

• Remove the mains plug from the power socket if a fault occurs, if the machine will be unused for a prolonged period, or before cleaning.

Danger of fire/burns/scalds:

• Position the machine so it is free-standing, not against a wall, in a corner, or in a cupboard.

• Do not cover the machine while in use.

• Do not touch the beverage outlet opening during or immediately after use.

• The brewing unit and casing become hot. Do not touch them during or shortly after use.

Danger – damage to health:

• Regularly empty and clean the leftover water tray, the container for the coffee grounds and the drip tray.

• Change the water in the water tank daily to prevent germs.

• Only operate the machine with the container for the coffee grounds and the leftover water tray inserted.

• Pour only fresh, cold tap water or other drinking water into the water tank. Do not use carbonated mineral water or any other liquids.

• Never fill the coffee bean compartment with raw coffee (green, unroasted beans), caramelised or sugar-coated beans, beans mixed with raw coffee, or loose ground coffee.

• Only adjust the grinder settings while the grinder is in operation.

• Descale the machine as soon as it indicates this is necessary.

• To move the machine, always hold it by the outer casing.

• Place the machine on a stable, flat, level surface that is well lit and not sensitive to heat or moisture.

• Do not place the machine on a hob or next to a hot oven or radiator.

• The machine must not be exposed to temperatures below 4 °C, as residual water in the heating system could freeze and cause damage.

1. Take the machine out of the packaging.

2. Pull all protective films and adhesive strips off the machine and remove all packaging materials.

3. Pull the water tank up and out.

4. Remove the cardboard located underneath the water tank.

5. Clean the water tank in water with a little washing-up liquid. Then rinse it out thoroughly under running water and dry it.

6. Reinsert the water tank into the machine and push it down as far as it will go. The water tank must hook onto the casing.

1. Set up the machine on a level worktop that is not sensitive to moisture, close to a power socket, at least 1m away from hot/flammable surfaces, and 150 mm away from walls.

2. Push the drip tray and drip grid all the way into the machine until you feel it lock into place.

3. Remove the water tank from the machine.

4. Fill the water tank with fresh, cold tap water up to the MAX mark. Never pour water directly into the tank while it is in the machine.

5. Reinsert the water tank and push it down until it hooks correctly onto the casing.

6. Remove the cover from the coffee bean compartment.

7. Pour coffee beans into the compartment (it holds approx. 150 g).

8. Place the cover back on the coffee bean compartment, pressing it in completely for an optimal aroma seal.

9. Plug the connection plug into the back of the machine.

10. Insert the mains plug into an easily accessible power socket.

11. Press the On/Off button to switch on the machine. The Hot water button will flash as it heats up. A small amount of water will be rinsed into the drip tray.

12. Pour out the water in the drip tray.

13. Rinse the machine twice as described in the “Rinsing the machine” section. The machine is then ready for use.

After switching the machine on for the first time or if it has not been used for more than two days, perform a rinse of the water pipes and brewing unit. The machine must be switched on and ready for use.

1. Slide the beverage spout up or down as required.

2. Place an empty container underneath the beverage spout.

3. To rinse the water pipes: Press the Hot water button. The pump will flush water through the pipes into the container. Pour the water away.

4. To rinse the brewing unit: Press and hold the Hot water button for approx. 3 seconds. The pump will flush water through the brewing unit into the container. Pour the water away.

5. Pour out the water in the drip tray if necessary. The machine is now ready for use.

Switching On:

1. Ensure the mains plug is in the power socket and the water tank is full.

2. Press the On/Off button to switch on the machine.

3. The Hot water button flashes and the heating up process starts. A small amount of water is rinsed into the drip tray (unless the machine is already warm).

4. The machine is ready for use as soon as all the buttons are lit up continuously.

Switching Off:

1. Press the On/Off button to switch off the machine.

The beverage spout can be adjusted to suit different cup sizes. The nearer the cup is to the spout, the better the crema will be.

• For small espresso cups, slide the beverage spout as far downwards as necessary.

• For large cups, slide the beverage spout as far upwards as necessary.

• For tall glasses, slide the beverage spout upwards as far as it will go and remove the drip tray.

Ensure the machine is switched on, the water tank is full, and the coffee bean compartment is full.

1. Slide the beverage spout to the correct height for your cup.

2. Place an empty cup or glass under the beverage spout.

3. Press the button for the type of beverage you would like: Espresso, Caffè Crema, or XL Caffè Crema.

The grinding and brewing process starts and stops automatically. To stop the process prematurely, press the same beverage button again while brewing.

Default settings are approximately 40 ml for Espresso, 125 ml for Caffè Crema, and 180 ml for XL Caffè Crema.

When the “Empty coffee grounds” symbol lights up (after about 9 brewings), the container is full. To ensure the symbol light goes out, the machine must be switched on and the container must be removed for at least 5 seconds.

1. Remove the drip tray.

2. Pull the leftover water tray with the container for the coffee grounds out of the machine.

3. Empty the container for the coffee grounds, the leftover water tray, and the drip tray as required. Rinse all parts thoroughly under hot, running water and dry them carefully.

4. Place the container for the coffee grounds back into the leftover water tray and push both parts into the machine.

5. Push the drip tray with the drip grid all the way back into the machine until it locks into place.

Preheating your cup will help your Espresso and Caffè Crema taste its best. The dispensed hot water is only suitable for preheating and not for preparing tea or other instant beverages.

1. Ensure the machine is on, the water tank is full, and a cup is under the beverage spout.

2. Press the Hot water button. A small amount of hot water will be dispensed into the cup.

3. Pour the water away before starting the brewing process.

The Intense+ button prepares coffee with more beans for a stronger taste.

1. Ensure the machine is on, the water tank and coffee bean compartment are full, and a cup is under the spout.

2. Press the Intense+ button first. The button will flash.

3. Now press the button for the type of beverage you would like (Espresso, Caffè Crema, or XL Caffè Crema).

If you do not press a beverage button after pressing Intense+, the button stops flashing after a few seconds.

You can customise and save the beverage quantity for each of the Espresso, Caffè Crema, and XL Caffè Crema buttons.

1. Ensure the machine is on, the water tank and bean compartment are full, and a cup is under the spout.

2. Press the beverage button of your choice to start the process.

3. Wait until the beans have been ground.

4. As soon as coffee starts to flow out, press and hold the same beverage button again.

5. Release the button as soon as the desired quantity of coffee has been dispensed. The setting is saved, and two beeps will sound in confirmation.

The grind setting must be adjusted only while the grinder is in operation. Adjust in small increments and taste after a few cups before making further adjustments.

1. Place a cup under the beverage spout.

2. Remove the cover from the coffee bean compartment. The grind adjuster is located inside.

3. Press one of the beverage buttons (e.g., Caffè Crema).

4. While the coffee is being ground:

• To make the grind coarser (for faster flow, less strong coffee), turn the adjuster clockwise to a larger dot.

• To make the grind finer (for slower flow, more aroma), turn the adjuster anti-clockwise to a smaller dot.

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

The factory setting only performs an automatic rinse when the machine is cold. You can change it to rinse every time you switch it on.

1. Ensure the machine is switched on and ready for use.

2. Press and hold both the On/Off button and the Hot water button at the same time for approx. 5 seconds until two beeps sound.

3. Release the buttons. The machine will now rinse every time it is switched on.

To restore the original temperature-dependent setting, follow the exact same procedure.

You can choose between 2, 10, 20, 30, or 120 minutes for the automatic switch-off time.

1. When the machine is switched on, press and hold the On/Off button for approx. 5 seconds. Two beeps will sound. One of the 5 beverage/function buttons will light up permanently, and the other 4 will flash. The permanently lit button shows the current setting.

• Espresso button = 2 minutes

• Caffè Crema button = 10 minutes (default)

• XL Caffè Crema button = 20 minutes

• Intense+ button = 30 minutes

• Hot water button = 120 minutes

2. Press the button corresponding to your desired switch-off time. Two beeps will sound.

3. To confirm your choice, briefly press the On/Off button or wait approx. 10 seconds.

Important: Before cleaning, remove the mains plug. Do not use caustic, aggressive, or abrasive products. The machine and its detachable parts are not dishwasher-safe.

Casing:

• Wipe the casing with a soft, damp cloth.

Water Tank:

• Wash the water tank in warm water with washing-up liquid. Then rinse it out thoroughly under running water and dry it. The water tank is not dishwasher-safe.

Leftover water tray, container for coffee grounds, and drip tray/grid:

• Follow the steps in “How do I empty the coffee grounds container and trays?”. Wash all individual parts with water and washing-up liquid and dry them thoroughly. These parts are not dishwasher-safe.

Brewing Unit:

• Allow the machine to cool down before cleaning the brewing unit.

1. Press the lower part of the cover cap for the brewing unit and pull it off the machine.

2. Firmly press and hold the two orange-coloured buttons on the brewing unit and pull it straight out.

3. Rinse the brewing unit under warm, running water and let it dry completely.

4. Remove any remaining coffee powder from the compartment inside the machine using the enclosed cleaning brush. Then wipe the compartment clean.

5. Press the brewing unit back into the machine as far as it will go, using some force, without pressing the orange buttons. You should hear and feel it lock into place.

6. Place the cover cap back in front of the brewing unit until it locks into place.

When the “Descale” symbol lights up, the machine needs to be descaled. The process takes about 15 minutes and cannot be interrupted. Use a standard liquid descaling agent suitable for coffee machines.

1. With the machine on, press and hold both the On/Off button and the Espresso button for approx. 5 seconds until two beeps sound. Release the buttons.

2. The “Descale” symbol will light up and the Espresso button will flash.

3. Remove the drip tray.

4. Place an empty container (at least 500 ml) under the beverage spout.

5. Pull the water tank out, empty it, and pour in a standard liquid descaling agent and then water up to the MAX mark, following the manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Reinsert the water tank.

7. Press the Espresso button to start descaling. The machine will pump solution into the pipes at intervals. The “Descale” symbol will flash. Empty the container as needed to prevent overflow.

8. Once all the solution has passed through, the “Descale” symbol and “Refill water” symbol will light up continuously, and the Espresso button will flash.

Rinsing Phase:

9. Remove and thoroughly clean the water tank.

10. Place the empty container (at least 500 ml) back under the spout.

11. Fill the water tank with cold tap water up to the MAX mark and reinsert it.

12. The “Refill water” symbol goes out. The “Descale” symbol lights up and the Espresso button flashes. The rinsing phase begins automatically.

13. A large amount of water is passed through the pipes. The machine will pause for approx. 1 minute, then pass the remaining water through. Empty the container as needed.

14. Afterwards, the machine automatically switches into standby mode. The descaling process is complete.

Resetting Beverage Quantity:

1. Ensure the machine is switched on and ready for use.

2. Press and hold both the On/Off button and the Intense+ button at the same time for approx. 5 seconds until two beeps sound.

3. Release the buttons. The factory settings for beverage quantity have been restored.

Resetting Automatic Rinsing and Standby Mode:

1. Ensure the machine is switched on and ready for use.

2. Press and hold both the On/Off button and the XL Caffè Crema button at the same time for approx. 5 seconds until two beeps sound.

3. Release the buttons. The factory settings for the automatic rinsing process and standby time have been restored.

For reasons of hygiene, clean the machine and empty all water from its pipes before a long period of non-use.

1. Ensure the machine is switched on and ready for use.

2. Place an empty cup under the beverage spout.

3. Press and hold both the On/Off button and the Caffè Crema button at the same time for approx. 5 seconds until two beeps sound. Release the buttons.

4. The “Empty system” symbol will flash. The pump will transport the remaining water out of the pipes into the cup. This runs into the container below.

5. Remove the water tank from the machine. The “Empty system” symbol will now light up permanently.

6. The pump stops automatically when no more water is inside. The machine will automatically switch into standby mode.

This indicates the water tank is empty or was removed during brewing.

• If the tank is empty, fill it with fresh tap water and place it back in the machine. The pump will start automatically to continue the process.

• If the tank was pulled out during brewing, this stops the process. Reinsert the water tank into the machine to resume.

The coffee bean compartment is empty. Pour beans into the compartment. The beans will automatically be pulled into the grinder during the next grinding/brewing process.

Symbol is lit up:

The container for the coffee grounds is full. Empty the container and put it back in the machine with the leftover water tray. Remember to leave it out for at least 5 seconds for the machine to register that it has been emptied.

Symbol is flashing:

The leftover water tray with the container for the coffee grounds is not correctly inserted. Put it back into the machine correctly.

Symbol is lit up:

The brewing unit is positioned incorrectly. Remove the cover cap and check that the brewing unit is securely in place.

Symbol is flashing:

The cover cap for the brewing unit is not in place or is positioned incorrectly. Remove the cover cap and position it correctly.

Especially for Espresso, the small quantity of coffee can cool down quickly in a cold cup. Preheat the cup by dispensing a small amount of hot water into it and then pouring it out before brewing your coffee.

Adjust the grinder to a finer setting. If necessary, also press the Intense+ button before the beverage button to make the coffee stronger.

The grind is likely too fine. Adjust the grinder to a coarser setting while the machine is grinding.

The machine needs to be descaled, even if the “Descale” symbol is not lit up. Proceed with the full descaling and rinsing process as described in the instructions.

You can find the product number and Type/Model on the type plate located on the bottom of the casing. Before laying the coffee machine on its side, first remove the drip tray, water tank, and leftover water tray with the coffee grounds container. Place a cloth or mat underneath to protect surfaces from any residual liquid that may leak out.

This product and its packaging are made from valuable, recyclable materials.

Dispose of the packaging at a recycling point that sorts materials by type. Use local facilities for collecting paper, cardboard, and lightweight packaging.

Appliances marked with the crossed-out wheelie bin symbol must not be disposed of with normal household waste. You are legally obliged to dispose of old appliances separately. Electronic appliances can contain hazardous substances. Information about collection points for old appliances is available from your local authorities.