Bosch TAS 4503GB, TAS 4503CH, TAS 12 Instruction Manual
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en Safety instructions
de Sicherheitshinweise
fr Consignes de sécurité
it Avvertenze di sicurezza
en At a glance
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fr Présentation
it Panoramica
en Troubleshooting
de Hilfe bei Problemen
fr Aide en cas de problèmes
it Soluzione di guasti
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en Risk of electric shock!
de Stromschlaggefahr!
fr Risque de choc électrique !
it Pericolo di scossa elettrica!
en Risk of burns!
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fr Risque de brûlure !
it Pericolo di ustioni!
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Safety instructions
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Instruction manuals
Please read parts 1 and 2 of these manuals carefully before
using the product and keep them for future reference.
Passthemon to all users.
Intended use
This appliance is designed for the preparation of small amounts
of coffee for domestic use or for use in household-like,
non-commercial environments. Household-like environments
include, for example, use in staff areas in shops, offices,
agricultural and other small businesses, as well as use by guests
at bed-and-breakfast establishments, small hotels and similar
residential facilities.
Children younger than 8 years may not operate the appliance.
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years and older
and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or who lack experience and / or knowledge if they are
supervised or have been given instruction in the safe use of the
appliance and have understood the dangers involved. Children
may not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
may be carried out by children of 8 years and older under
supervision. The appliance and its connection cable must be
kept away from children younger than 8 years of age.
For optimum results, fill the tank only with cool, fresh,
non-carbonated water each day.
Do not use chemically softened water.
Ambient conditions
Only use the appliance indoors at room temperature and up to
2000 m above sea level.
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Safety instructions
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Power connection
Operate and connect the appliance only in accordance with
theinstructions given on the nameplate.
Only use your TASSIMO appliance if the power cable and
appliance show no signs of damage.
Repairs
Disconnect the appliance from the mains as soon as a fault is
detected.
Any repairs, such as replacing a damaged power cable, may only
be carried out by our Customer Services team in order to avoid
potential danger.
Risk of burns!
Never attempt to open the brewing unit during operation.
Pleasenote that any escaping liquids will be very hot.
TheTDISC, the piercing unit and the beverage outlet may be
very hot immediately after brewing. Allow to cool first.
Do not use TDISCs that are damaged.
Only use each TDISC once.
Risk of electric shock!
Before cleaning, switch off the appliance using the On / Off
switch and disconnect from the mains.
Never immerse the appliance or power cable in water.
Risk of injury!
Under no circumstances should you drink the descaling liquid.
Saving energy
You should switch off your TASSIMO appliance after every use in
order to save energy.
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At a glance
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Before reading on, please unfold the illustrations page at the start of the booklet.
1 On / Off switch
2 Start / Stop button
3 Indicators
a c Status LED S
b Fill water tank P
c Descale Q
4 Brewing unit
a Lid
b TDISC support
c TDISC piercing unit
d TDISC reading window
e Beverage outlet
f Splash guard
Disposal
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5 Removable water tank
a max mark
b ”Descaling” Q mark
c Float
d Filter cartridge holder
e BRITA MAXTRA filter cartridge
6 BRITA cartridge replacement
indicator
7 Storage compartment
a Orange Service TDISC
b Brief cleaning / descaling
instructions
8 Cup stand
(removable and height adjustable)
a Drip grate
b Drip tray
9 Cord storage compartment
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner. This appliance is
labelled in accordance with European
Directive 2012/19/EG concerning
used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic
equipment – WEEE). The guideline
determines the framework for the return
and recycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the EU.
Used BRITA MAXTRA water filter
cartridges can be disposed of with the
regular household garbage.
Please ask your specialist retailer about
current disposal facilities.
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Bosch is the manufacturer of the
TASSIMO machine. Therefore, it cannot
provide any delivery guarantee for the
TASSIMO T DISCs.
TASSIMO TDISCs are available from
specialist retailers.
Or visit www.tassimo.com to discover the
large variety of beverages available and to
order your discs online.
More information on the use of BRITA
filter cartridges and the ‘Memo’ can be
found in the BRITA information guide.
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Troubleshooting
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The following table contains solutions to problems or faults which may occur during
operation of the appliance and that can be easily rectified at home. If you are not satisfied with the solutions provided here, please contact our Customer Service department.
Further customer service information can also be found online: www.tassimo.com
Problem Cause Solution
The appliance is not
working and none of the
display elements (LEDs)
are lighting.
The appliance has no
power supply.
Check to see whether the appliance is con
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nected to the mains.
The appliance is no
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switched on.
Make sure the appliance has been switched on.
The brewing starts,
however there is no
beverage dispensed.
The water tank is not
inserted correctly.
Check that the water tank is correctly inserted.
The water tank was
removed during the
brewing stage or there is
air in the system.
Start the cleaning process with the orange
Service TDISC. Please refer here to the section
â First Time Use, Steps 2 – 14.
The float in the water
tank is stuck.
Clean the water tank and free the float.
The brewing will not
start.
No TDISC inserted. Check that a TDISC has been inserted.
The appliance does not
recognise the TDISC bar
code.
Clean the TDISC reading window with a soft,
damp cloth.
Smooth out the foil of the TDISC with your
finger so that the bar code can be read.
Use a new TDISC.
If the problem persists, contact the TASSIMO
careline.
The brewing unit is not
closed properly.
Clean the brewing unit with a soft, damp cloth,
paying particular attention to the lid area.
The appliance was
not switched on when
inserting the TDISC.
Switch on the appliance before inserting the
TDISC
The brewing unit cannot
be closed.
The piercing unit and/
or the TDISC support
have not been correctly
inserted.
Press the piercing unit into its holder using
both thumbs and check the position of the
TDISC support.
The TDISC has not been
correctly inserted.
Replace the damaged TDISC with a new one.
Place the TDISC with the printed side facing
downwards so that the tab is resting in the
intended slot.
The brewing unit is not
closed properly.
Clean the brewing unit with a soft, damp cloth,
paying particular attention to the lid area.
Press the lid down until it audibly clicks into
place.
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Problem Cause Solution
The brewing unit cannot
be opened.
The brewing unit is still
locked.
Wait until the Status LED S has stopped blinking before attempting to open the
brewing unit.
If the brewing unit stays locked, contact the
TASSIMO careline.
Fill water tank R
lightsup.
There is not enough
water in the water tank.
Fill the tank with cold, fresh water as far as the
max mark. Reinsert the water tank.
Fill water tankR lights
up even though there
is enough water in the
water tank.
The float in the water
tank is stuck.
Clean the water tank and free the float.
The water tank is not
inserted correctly.
Check that the water tank has been correctly
inserted.
Fill water tank R and
Descale Q are flashing
simulta neously and it is
not possible to prepare
drinks.
There is a fault on the
machine.
Turn the machine off using the On / Off switch,
wait approximately 5 minutes and turn the
machine back on. If R and Q are still flashing,
please contact the TASSIMO careline.
Descale Q lights up or
starts flashing.
The appliance needs to
be descaled.
Descale the appliance. Please refer here to the
section áDescaling.
Descale Q lights up
or starts flashing even
though decalcified water
has been used.
Even decalcified water
contains low amounts of
calcium carbonate.
Descale the appliance. Please refer here to the
section áDescaling.
The quality of the crema
has deteriorated.
The beverage outlet is
sticky or dirty.
Clean the beverage outlet. Please refer here to
the section àCleaning.
Clean the brewing unit with the orange Service
TDISC. Please refer here to the section
àCleaning.
Build-up of limescale in
the appliance.
Descale the appliance. Please refer here to the
section áDescaling.
Water is dripping from
the brewing unit.
The TDISC is damaged
or leaky.
The TDISC has not been
pierced cor
rectly.
Do not use TDISCs that are damaged.
Only use each TDISC once.
W
ait until t
he brewing stage has come to
an end and the appliance has cooled down.
Remove the TDISC and clean the brewing unit.
Please refer here to the section àCleaning.
The piercing unit has not
been inserted correctly.
Press the piercing unit into its holder using
both thumbs (until an audible click is heard).
On the surface below
the cup stand there is
water.
This is condensation. Condensation may appear and is not caused
by any fault with the appliance. Wipe the water
away with a cloth.
Troubleshooting
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