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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to
persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
be made by children without supervision. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Care must
be taken, as burns can occur from touching hot parts or from
spilled, hot liquid.
5. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or
coffee maker in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when the coffee maker is not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off
parts and before cleaning the appliance.
7. Coffee maker must be operated on a flat surface away from
the edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or
plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and
repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service
agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard. Customer Service for information on examination,
repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch
hot surfaces, including stove.
12. Do not place coffee maker on or near a hot gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.
13. To disconnect appliance, turn power switch to OFF ( ) and
then remove plug from wall outlet.
14. WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not remove the bottom cover. No user-serviceable parts
are inside. Repair should be done by authorized service
personnel only.
15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
16. Do not place coffee maker in a cabinet when in use.
17. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Removable single-serve pod holder
contains a sharp needle. Use caution when handling.
18. CAUTION! Cut Hazard: Piercing needle is sharp. Use caution
when cleaning.
19. WARNING! To avoid hot water spraying from the piercing
needle, do not lift the lid during the brew process.
20. Only use capsules intended for this appliance. If the capsule
does not fit, do not force the capsule into the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.
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with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of
electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the
plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have
an electrician replace the outlet.
Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to
reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a
longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension
cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord
must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance.
Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will
not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or accidentally tripped over.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another
high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.
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Parts and Features
1 Espresso Lid
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Removable Water Reservoir with Handle
3 Espresso Pod Holder
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Small Espresso Button ( ) - 1.35 oz (40 mL)
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Medium Espresso Button ( ) - 2.7 oz. (80 mL)
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Large Espresso Button ( ) - 5 oz. (148 mL)
7 Espresso Dispenser
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Removable Used Pod Container (holds up to 10 pods)
9 Opening for Cup Rest
10 Base
11 Adjustable Cup Rest with Removable Drip Tray
12 Adjustable Cup Rest with Removable Drip Tray
13 FlexBrew Dispenser
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BOLD ( ) Button
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14 oz. (414 mL) ( ) Button
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10 oz. (296 mL) ( ) Button
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8 oz. (237 mL) ( ) Button
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Funnel
19 Piercing Needle
20 Gray Removable Needle Holder with Black Seal
21 FlexBrew Lid
22 FlexBrew Lid Latch
Gray Removable Single-Serve Pod Holder with
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Handle
Brown Removable Brew Basket for Ground Coffee
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with Hinged Lid and Handle (stores in #12)
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Before first use: Remove Removable Water Reservoir from Coffee Maker.
Then, remove and discard the red plug. The sticker on the Water Reservoir
can also be removed. Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse
and dry. Brew one cycle with water on each side and discard water.
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How to Make Espresso
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• Fully insert cup or travel mug on drip tray.
• If overflow occurs, unplug and allow coffee maker to cool.
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The piercing needle in the cup holder is sharp. Avoid contact.
NOTES:
• Before first use, remove Removable Water Reservoir from Coffee
Maker. Then, remove and discard the red plug. The sticker on the
Water Reservoir can also be removed.
• Unit may produce a pumping sound when a cup size has been
selected. This is normal. Sound tells you that water is pumped for
brewing espresso.
• Only use Nespresso® and other compatible espresso pods.
• During brewing, never lift Espresso Lid. Otherwise espresso pod
will be expelled into Used Pod Container.
• Press cup size button at any time to stop brewing process. Empty
cup and follow directions to start a new brew cycle.
• Always use cold water to make espresso. Warm water or other
liquids could cause damage to appliance.
Recipes
Espresso/Lungo
Cappuccino
Latte
Burn Hazard.
Cut Hazard.
Brew one cup at a time following directions. Optional: Add sugar to
taste.
Mix 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, and 1/3 frothed milk. Top with
ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, powdered chocolate or vanilla to
taste.
Mix 1/2 espresso with 1/2 steamed milk. Top with ground nutmeg,
ground cinnamon, powdered chocolate or vanilla to taste.
1.
Fill Removable Water Reservoir with water up to
56 oz. (1656 mL). Do not exceed MAX fill line, and
never let water tank get below MIN fill line.
2.
Place a cup on Cup Rest with Drip Tray. If needed,
remove Cup Rest, align tab on Cup Rest with
Opening for Cup Rest for small espresso cup.
3.
Plug into outlet.
4.
Press Power Switch, located on right side panel, to
ON (I) position. NOTE: While preheating, lighted
buttons will slowly fade in and out. When lights
stay on, Coffee Maker is ready to brew.
5.
Lift Espresso Lid.
6.
Insert espresso pod according to cutout on top
of unit.
7.
Close Espresso Lid until fully latched.
8.
Press desired cup size button: 1.35 oz. ( ), 2.7
oz. ( ) or 5 oz. ( ). NOTE: After one minute
without a button press or Lid opening, Espresso
Maker will go into standby mode, and all lights
will turn off. To wake Espresso Maker, press any
button and all lights will illuminate. Then select
desired cup size.
9.
Desired cup size button will illuminate when
espresso is brewing. When espresso stops
brewing, all lights will turn off.
10.
Before removing cup from Cup Rest, lift up Espresso Lid to empty any remaining
liquid from the pod and expel used espresso pod into the Used Pod Container.
11.
Unit will stay preheated for 30 minutes. To power off, press power switch to
OFF ( ) position.
12.
Unplug.
Iced espresso,
cappuccino, or latte
Mocha
Mix beverage as described above; then pour over ice.
Mix 1 ounce (29.6 mL) thick chocolate syrup with 1/3 espresso. Fill
with frothed or steamed milk.
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How to Brew a Single-Serve Pod
1.
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• Do not lift lid during the brewing process.
• Fully insert cup or travel mug on drip tray.
• If overflow occurs, unplug and allow coffee maker to cool.
w CAUTION
Removable single-serve pod holder has a sharp needle. Piercing
needle on underside of lid is also sharp. Use caution when handling.
NOTES:
• Before first use, remove Removable Water Reservoir from Coffee
Maker. Then, remove and discard the red plug. The sticker on the
Water Reservoir can also be removed.
• If FlexBrew Lid is opened or any button was pressed to end brew
cycle early, discard contents of cup or travel mug and pod. Press
desired cup size button to restart brewing cycle.
• Use only cold water in Removable Water Reservoir. Do not use hot
water.
• Do not reheat coffee in machine.
• Do not use creamer or nondairy creamer in Reservoir.
• After brewing hot cocoa single-serve pods, brew a water-only cycle
without a single-serve pod to avoid possibility of clogging Piercing
Needle.
• Press any cup size to stop brew cycle.
• Do not brew coffee before ensuring Removable Needle Holder
arrow icon ( ) is aligned with lock icon ( ) inside FlexBrew Lid.
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Burn Hazard.
Cut Hazard.
Fill Removable Water Reservoir with water up to
56 oz. (1656 mL). Do not exceed MAX fill line,
and never let water tank get below MIN fill line.
2.
Place a cup on Cup Rest with Drip Tray. If using
a travel mug, remove Cup Rest with Drip Tray.
3.
Plug into outlet.
4.
Press Power Switch, located on right side panel,
to ON (I) position. NOTE: While preheating,
lighted buttons will slowly fade in and out.
When lights stay on, Coffee Maker is ready to
brew.
5.
Lift FlexBrew Lid.
6.
Place Gray Removable Single-Serve Pod
Holder in Funnel.
7.
Place a pod into Single-Serve Pod Holder. Do
not remove foil.
8.
Close FlexBrew Lid until fully latched.
9.
Press desired cup size button: 8 oz. ( ) or 10
oz. ( ). NOTE: After one minute without a
button press or Lid opening, unit will go into
standby mode, and all lights will turn off. To
wake unit, press any button, and all lights will
illuminate. Then make desired brew selections.
For a stronger cup of coffee, press BOLD
( ) Button.
10.
Desired cup size button will illuminate when
coffee is brewing. When coffee stops brewing,
all lights will turn off.
11.
Open FlexBrew Lid and discard used pod.
Single-Serve Pod Holder should be rinsed after
every use.
12.
Unit will stay preheated for 30 minutes. To
power off, press power switch to OFF ( )
position.
13.
Unplug.
How to Brew Single-Serve Ground Coffee
1.
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• Do not lift lid during the brewing process.
• To avoid overflow, keep ground coffee below MAX fill line.
• Fully insert cup or travel mug on drip tray.
• If overflow occurs, unplug and allow coffee maker to cool.
w CAUTION
Piercing needle on underside of lid is sharp. Use caution when
handling.
NOTES:
• Before first use, remove Removable Water Reservoir from Coffee
Maker. Then, remove and discard the red plug. The sticker on the
Water Reservoir can also be removed.
• If FlexBrew Lid is opened or any button was pressed to end brew
cycle early, discard contents of cup or travel mug and pod. Press
desired cup size button to restart brewing cycle.
• Use only cold water in Removable Water Reservoir. Do not use hot
water.
• Do not reheat coffee in machine.
• Do not use creamer or nondairy creamer in Reservoir.
• Do not use hot cocoa powder or mix in Brew Basket.
• If finer ground coffee is used, coffee will continue to drip after light
has gone off.
• Press any cup size button to stop brew cycle.
• Do not brew ground coffee without Brown Removable Brew Basket
in place.
• If you have sediment from coffee, add a #1 paper cone coffee filter to
Brown Removable Brew Basket.
• Do not brew coffee before ensuring Removable Needle Holder
arrow icon ( ) is aligned with lock icon ( ) inside FlexBrew Lid.
Burn Hazard.
Cut Hazard.
Fill Removable Water Reservoir with water up to
56 oz. (1656 mL).
and never let water tank get below MIN fill line.
2.
Plug into outlet.
3.
Press Power Switch, located on right side panel, to
ON (I) position. NOTE: While preheating, lighted
buttons will slowly fade in and out. When lights
stay on, Coffee Maker is ready to brew.
4.
Lift FlexBrew Lid.
5.
Remove Brew Basket from Cup Rest with Drip
Tray. Open Brew Basket Lid; then place Brown
Removable Brew Basket on counter top.
6.
Add ground coffee to Brown Removable Brew
Basket. Do not exceed maximum quantity of 3
tablespoons (15 g).
7.
Close Brew Basket Lid. Place Brew Basket in
Funnel.
8.
Close FlexBrew Lid until fully latched.
9.
Place a cup on Cup Rest with Drip Tray. If using a
travel mug, remove Cup Rest with Drip Tray.
10.
Press desired cup size button; 8 oz. ( ), 10 oz.
( ), or 14 oz. ( ). NOTE: After one minute
without a button press or Lid opening, unit will
go into standby mode, and all lights will turn off.
To wake unit, press any button, and all lights will
illuminate. Then make desired brew selections. For
a stronger cup of coffee, press BOLD ( ) Button.
11.
Desired cup size button will illuminate when coffee
is brewing.
will turn off.
12.
Open FlexBrew Lid and discard used grounds.
Brew Basket should be rinsed after every use.
13.
Unit will stay preheated for 30 minutes. To power
off, press power switch to OFF ( ) position.
14.
Unplug.
Do not exceed MAX fill line,
When coffee stops brewing, all lights
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Care and Cleaning
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Do not immerse cord, plug, or coffee maker in any liquid.
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Failure to allow coffee maker to cool down may cause hot water or
coffee to spray from the piercing needle. Use caution when cleaning.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Burn Hazard.
Routine Cleaning
All coffee makers should be cleaned at least once a month (once a
week for areas with hard water).
1. Fill Removable Water Reservoir with 1/2 cup (118 mL) of white
vinegar. Then, fill with cold water to 24 oz. (710 mL) mark.
2. Lift up Espresso Lid to expel used espresso pod. Empty Used Pod
Container and then place back into Base. Close Espresso Lid.
3. Place a 5 oz. (148 mL) or larger cup on Espresso side Cup Rest.
4. Plug into outlet.
5. Press Power Switch to ON (I) position. Never lift Espresso Lid or
FlexBrew Lid during brewing cycles.
6. Brew one Large Espresso cycle ( /5 oz./148 mL) brew cycle with
no espresso pod in place.
7. Ensure Used Pod Container is in place, then lift Espresso Lid. Hot
water will be expelled from espresso brewing chamber into Used
Pod Container. Empty water from Used Pod Container.
8. Lift FlexBrew Lid and dispose of any used pods or ground coffee.
Close FlexBrew Lid.
9. Place a 16 oz. (473 mL) cup on FlexBrew side Cup Rest.
10. Brew one 14 oz. (414 mL) ( ) cycle without a pod or grounds.
11. Empty any remaining liquid from Removable Water Reservoir. Fill
with cold water to the 24 oz. (710 mL) mark.
12. Repeat steps 2-10. Empty any remaining liquid from Removable
Water Reservoir. Coffee Maker is now clean.
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Removable single-serve pod holder has a sharp needle. Piercing
needle on underside of lid also is sharp. Use caution when handling.
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wiping espresso dispenser, FlexBrew dispenser or exterior of unit. Do
not immerse cord, plug or base in any liquid.
Cut Hazard.
Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before
General Cleaning
1. Unplug and allow to cool.
2. Hand wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and
dry or wash in top rack only of dishwasher. DO NOT use “SANI”
setting when washing in dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures
could damage your product.
3. Wipe outside of Coffee Maker with a soft damp cloth.
Clogged Needle
1. Unplug and allow to cool.
2. Remove Gray Removable Needle Holder
from Lid by turning counterclockwise
from lock icon ( ) to unlock icon ( ).
3. Bend a small paper clip. Insert tip of
paper clip through hole of Piercing
Needle and up into shaft of Piercing
Needle to ensure grounds have been
removed.
4. To replace Gray Removable Needle
Holder, insert tab between lock icon
( ) and unlock icon ( ) and turn clockwise to lock.
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Troubleshooting
– Espresso Side
No power.
• Check that plug has been inserted correctly into outlet and that
Power Switch, located on right side panel, is in ON (I) position.
• Coffee Maker is in power-saving mode. Press any cup size button
to wake up Coffee Maker.
All cup lights are slowly fading in and out.
• Unit is in preheating mode. When lights stay on, Coffee Maker is
ready to brew.
Espresso is not dispensing.
• Pod inserted may be faulty. Try again with a new pod.
• All lights are flashing quickly: There is no water in Water
Reservoir. Fill with clean cold water.
• Unit is preheating. Lights will slowly fade in and out during
preheating. Once preheating is finished, all lights will stay on and
you can press desired cup size button to begin brew cycle.
There is water at bottom of machine.
• Make sure that Water Reservoir has been placed correctly into
position.
• Make sure that the Used Pod Container is installed before
opening Espresso Lid.
• It is normal for a small amount of water to drip into the Pod
Container.
Pod cannot be placed into Pod Holder.
• Check if Used Pod Container is full and needs to be emptied.
• Espresso Lid may not have opened correctly. Try lifting Espresso
Lid again.
Pod cannot drop into Used Pod Container normally.
• Used Pod Container is full and needs to be emptied.
• Espresso Lid may not have opened correctly. Try lifting Espresso
Lid again.
A slight hiss can be heard after espresso has been dispensed.
• This is a function of Coffee Maker which is normal.
Espresso drips from espresso dispenser after brewing is
completed.
• It is normal that some liquid will fall or drip out of the Espresso
Dispenser at end of the brew.
• Keep cup on Cup Rest until Espresso Lid has been opened and
dripping stops.
All Cup Lights are Quickly Flashing.
• Ensure red plug has been removed from beneath the Water
Reservoir before first use.
• Water Reservoir is empty or not securely in place. If empty, fill
Removable Water Reservoir with water up to 56 oz. (1656 mL).
Do not exceed MAX fill line, and never let water tank get below
MIN fill line. It is normal for a small amount of water to drip into
the Used Pod Container.
• If you have added water to the Water Reservoir and lights are still
quickly flashing, press the desired cup selection again. Button
may need to be pressed a few times to prime the water pump if
the Water Reservoir has been run dry. If lights still continue to
flash, discard pod and insert a new pod.
• Coffee Maker needs to be descaled. See Care and Cleaning on
page 8.
• Espresso Lid is not closed. Close Espresso lid.
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Troubleshooting – Single-Serve Side
Coffee Maker will not brew/coffee not dispensing.
• Piercing Needle may be clogged. Refer to Clogged Needle
section on page 8.
• Mineral deposits have formed. Clean Coffee Maker following
directions in Care and Cleaning section.
• Too little water. Need 15 oz. (444 mL) or more.
• If selected cup button flashes three times, Lid is not closed.
Lower Lid until it clicks to lock and press desired brew button.
All cups lights are slowly fading in and out
• Unit is in preheating mode. When lights stay on, Coffee Maker is
ready to brew.
Coffee tastes bad.
• Too much water was added or too much or too little ground
coffee was added. Change ratio of water to coffee grounds or
use less water with coffee pods.
• Poor coffee quality and freshness.
• Soft water causes poor coffee extraction which leads to poor
tasting coffee. Use filtered, spring or bottled water if your water
is soft.
Coffee sediment in cup.
• Try a coarser grind of coffee, or add a #1 paper cone coffee
filter to Brown Removable Brew Basket. Make sure hinged Lid is
closed on Brown Removable Brew Basket.
Water on counter under unit.
• Overfilled Water Reservoir. Do not add more than 56 oz.
(1656 mL) of water (up to MAX fill line).
• Make sure that Removable Water Reservoir has been placed
correctly into position.
Coffee overflows from Brew Basket.
• Use Brown Removable Brew Basket with Lid for ground coffee.
• Use a lesser amount of ground coffee. 3 tablespoons (15 g) is
maximum amount of grounds to brew.
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• When using whole bean coffee, a standard automatic drip coffee
grind will yield best results. Be careful not to overgrind, since
very finely ground coffee can cause overflow.
• Black Seal around Needle in Removable Needle Holder is
missing. Carefully place seal around Needle and push into place.
• Do not use soft water. Use filtered, spring or bottled water.
Coffee overflows from travel mug or regular mug.
• Empty mug after manually stopping brew cycle. Press any cup
size button to start a new brewing cycle.
Coffee single-serve pod bursts.
• If you are using softened water or live in an area where your tap
water is naturally soft, this can cause single-serve pod issues and
filter basket overflows. Use filtered, spring or bottled water.
• There is variability in single-serve pod manufacturing process
which causes some types of single-serve pods to be weaker at
seams so foil seal fails. Try a different brand.
All Cup Lights are Quickly Flashing.
• Ensure red plug has been removed from beneath the Water
Reservoir before first use.
• Water Reservoir is empty or not securely in place. If empty, fill
Removable Water Reservoir with water up to 56 oz. (1656 mL).
Do not exceed MAX fill line, and never let water tank get below
MIN fill line. It is normal for a small amount of water to drip into
the Used Pod Container.
• If you have added water to the Water Reservoir and lights are still
quickly flashing, press the desired cup selection again. Button
may need to be pressed a few times to prime the water pump if
the Water Reservoir has been run dry. If lights still continue to
flash, discard pod and insert a new pod.
• Coffee Maker needs to be descaled. See Care and Cleaning on
page 8.
• FlexBrew Lid is not closed. Close FlexBrew lid.
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