Use and Care Manual For Household Use Only
Notice d'utilisation et d'entretien Usage domestique uniquement Manual de instrucciones y cuidado Sólo para uso doméstico
TCA 4101 UC
Coffeemaker
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d IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: A risk of fire and elektrical shock exists in all electrical appliances and may cause personal injury or death.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1.Read all instructions.
2.Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3.To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquids.
4.Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5.Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow it to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6.Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7.The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
8.Do not use outdoors.
9.Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10.Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11.To disconnect, turn any control to •off" then remove plug from wall outlet.
12.Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13.Use extreme caution when disposing hot steam.
14.To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not remove the base. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized servcice personnel only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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d CAUTION
This appliance is designed for domestic use and for processing normal quantities of food and not for industrial use. Any servicing other than cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by an authorized service representative.
qCheck voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the name plate agrees with your voltage
qNever use warm or hot water to fill the water container! Use cold water only.
qKeep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance during operation.
qNever clean with scouring powders or hard implements.
qNever use a steam cleaner.
CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the other), as a safety feature to reduce the risk of electric shock. This plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
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Overview
1. Supply line
2. Cable coiler
3. Power switch with pilot lamp
4. Function selector knob
- Stand by
- Espresso mode
- Preheating to generate steam
- Steam generation 5. Ready=lamp
6. Cover for water tank
7. Water tank (removable)
8. Steam tube (rotating) a) Sleeve
b) Nozzle
9. Overflow dish (two sections)
10. Base grille
11. Sieve holder
a) Sieve for 1 cup b) Sieve for 2 cups
12. Brewing head sieve
13. Measuring spoon
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Before using your espresso maker
Before using your espresso maker for the first time, or after extended storage, flush out the system by running several cups of water through it (without coffee powder).
q Plug in the electric cord.
qRemove the water tank, fill it with fresh, cold water and put it back in place.
Do not exceed the "max." mark.
qTurn the power switch to "I". The pilot lamp will light up red.
Note: Your machine is heating up. It will be ready for use when the ready=lamp lights up green.
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1.Place the sieve in the sieve holder.
2.Fit the sieve holder with the sieve into the sieve holder guide cut=out on the left and turn it to the right until it stops.
qPlace a large container underneath the sieve holder.
1.Turn the function selector knob to 
.
2.Fill the container with water.
3.Turn the function selector knob back to 
.
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General information
Preparing espresso
Whenever you use the Espresso or Steam functions, the remaining water will automatically be directed into the overflow dish for a few seconds after the selector knob is returned to the 
position. This ensures that every cup of espresso is always brewed with fresh water. You should therefore empty the overflow dish regularly.
The machine must be ready to run.
qRemove the water tank, fill it with fresh, cold water and put it back in place.
Do not exceed the "max." mark.
qTurn the sieve holder to the left and remove it.
qPlace either the one=cup or the two=cup sieve in the sieve holder.
qUse the measuring spoon to fill the sieve with coffee powder.
1 level spoonful for 1 cup
2 level spoonfuls for 2 cups.
qUse the bottom of the spoon to pack the coffee slightly.
qClean any coffee powder from the rim of the sieve.
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qFit the sieve holder into the sieve holder guide on the left and turn it to the right.
1.Place a cup/cups under the sieve holder.
2.Turn the function selector knob to 
and fill the cups(s).
3.Caution: Once you have filled the cup to the desired level, turn the function selector knob back to 
.
1.Remove the sieve holder to empty and clean it.
2.Pull back the clip holding the sieve.
3.Knock out the coffee powder.
q Empty the overflow dish.
Tip: Preheat espresso cups with thick sides before preparing the espresso so that your espresso will stay warm longer.
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Steam generation
Steam may be used to froth up the milk for cappuccino and to warm other drinks.
dDanger of scalding or burns!
After you change to the 
setting, there may be some spraying.
The steam emitted is very hot.
Do not touch the nozzle or point it at others.
1.Turn the function selector knob to 
.
The green ready=lamp will go out. The machine is now heating up.
2.When the ready=lamp lights up green again, you can generate steam.
Frothing up the milk
1.Half fill a cup with cold milk (1.5% fat).
2.Insert the steam tube approx. 2 cm into the milk (do not touch the bottom of the cup).
3.Turn the function selector knob to 
.
4.Move the cup with a circular motion to froth up the milk.
5.Turn the function selector knob to 
when you are finished.
Note: Clean the steam tube as soon as it cools down. (Dried milk residue is difficult to clean.)
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Heating up drinks:
1.Fill a cup with the drink.
2.Insert the steam tube deep into the liquid you wish to heat (do not touch the bottom of the cup).
3.Slowly turn the function selector knob to 
.
4.Heat the liquid.
5.Turn the function selector knob to 
to stop.
Note: Clean the steam tube as soon as it cools down. (Dried residues are difficult to clean.)
Cleaning
dDanger of electric shock!
Unplug the machine before cleaning.
Never submerge the machine in water!
Do not use a steam cleaner!
Cleaning the machine
qWipe the outside of the machine with a damp cloth. Do not use scouring agents.
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qRemove the water tank, rinse it out and fill it with fresh water.
qRemove the overflow dish and base grille and empty the dish. Only the overflow dish may be cleaned in a dishwasher!
qWipe out the inside of the area that holds the overflow dish.
qClean sieve holder and sieve. Do not put them in the dishwasher!
qUse a coin to unscrew the brewing sieve. Rinse out the sieve and put it back in place.
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Cleaning the steam tube
Decalcifying
qUse a coin to unscrew the steam tube. Pull out and clean the sleeve.
Pay special attention to the holes in the sleeve, which may be cleaned with a needle.
Tip: Let off a little extra steam from the steam tube after each use and, after it cools, wipe the outside with a damp cloth.
Use a common household decalcifying agent to decalcify your unit at regular intervals as called for by the hardness of your local water supply.
1.Switch off the machine.
2.Pull out the plug.
Important: The machine must cool down completely (at least 1 hour).
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q Remove the sieve holder.
1.Use a coin to unscrew the brewing head sieve.
2.Remove calcium and coffee residue.
3.Put the brewing head sieve back in place.
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q Put the sieve holder with sieve back in place.
qMix decalcifying agent in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and pour it into the empty water tank.
1.Plug the machine back in.
2.Switch the unit on.
3.Immediately hold a cup under the steam tube.
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qMove the function selector knob to 
and, after approx. 30 seconds, switch the unit off.
qAllow the decalcifying agent to work for at least 5 minutes.
qPlace a large container underneath the sieve holder.
qTurn the function selector knob to 
.
Turn the machine back on at the power switch, allow the decalcifying fluid to run through for approx. 30 seconds, and then turn the machine off again.
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qAllow the decalcifying agent to work for at least 10 minutes.
1.Turn the power switch back on.
2.Allow the remaining decalcifying fluid to run through the machine.
3.Turn the function selector knob back to 
.
qFill the water tank with fresh water up to the "max." mark.
1.Empty the container and put it back in place.
2.Turn the function selector knob to 
.
3.Let all of the water run through.
4.Turn knob back to 
.
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