Hotpoint HCM15 Instruction Manual
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Instructions for use
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Coffee machine
Index
Installation 2
Positioning
Built-in installation
Ventilatio
n
Centring and fixing
Electrical connection
Installing the power cable
Rating plate
Description of the appliance 4
Overall view
Control panel
Starting and using 5
The first time you switch on
Priming the water circuit
Regulating water hardness
Water
filter (where installed)
Installing the water filter
Additional information for correct use of the water filter
(where installed)
Grinding regulation
Brewing 8
SBS System
Regulating the quantity of coffee per cup
Brewing coffee (1 cup)
Brewing coffee (2 cups)
Dispensing hot water
Brewing steaming/cappuccino
Maintenance and care 10
General cleaning
Descaling
Interrupting the descaling cycle
Programming 13
MENU command
Changing individual functions
Programmable functions
Factory setting
s
Display messages 21
Problems - causes - solutions 22
Precautions and recommendations 23
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Installation
! Keep this booklet for consultation at any time. In the
event of sale, transfer of the machine or of the owner
ensure that the booklet is kept with the machine so that
the new owner is informed of the operating instructions
and warnings.
! Read all instructions carefully: they contain important
information regarding installation, operation and safety.
Positioning
! Packaging is not a toy for children and should
be disposed of in accordance with regulations for
separated waste collection (see Precautions and
recommendations).
! Installation must be carried out in compliance with
these instructions by professionally qualified personnel.
Incorrect installation may cause damage to persons,
animals and/or objects.
Built-in installation
To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, the
cabinet must have the right characteristics:
• the panels next to the coffee machine must be in
heat-resistant material;
• veneered wood cabinets should be joined using
glues resistant to 100°C and must be steamresistant;
• for all installations of built-in coffee machines
cabinets should have the following dimensions:
! Once the appliance has been encased, there must
be no contact possible with electrical parts. Declared
consumption values shown on the rating plate are
measured on the basis of this type of installation.
Ventilation
To ensure good ventilation, remove the rear panel of the
cabinet.
It is recommended to install the coffee machine so that
it is resting on a continuous surface with an opening of
at least 45 x 540 mm in the base.
Centring and fixing
To centre the coffee machine, position the shims
beneath the holes in the outer structure of the machine.
! All shims must be attached so that they ensure perfect
stability of the machine.
To attach the shims to the cabinet proceed as follows:
• remove the drip tray
from the machine;
• fasten the 2 wood
screws in the 2 holes
located to the rear of the
base.
• remove the lower
plastic protection;
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Rating plate
• Nominal voltage
See plate on the appliance
• Power rating
See plate on the appliance
• Power supply
See plate on the appliance
• Shell material
Metal
• Dimensions (w x h x d) (mm)
595 x 460 x 320
• Weight (kg)
23
• Cable length (mm)
1200
• Control panel
Piezoelectric
• Water tank
Removable
• Water tank (l)
1.75
• Coffee bean hopper capacity (g)
300 g coffee beans
• Pump pressure (bars)
15
• Boiler
2 - Stainless Steel - Aluminium
• Safety devices
Boiler pressure safety valve
Safety thermostat
Subject to engineering and manufacturing changes
due to technological developments.
The machine conforms to the European Directive
89/336/EEC (Italian Legislative Decree 476 dated
04/12/92) concerning electromagnetic compatibility.
! All protective parts must be attached so that they
cannot be removed without the aid of a tool.
Next replace the protection and the drip tray.
Electrical connection
! Coffee machines with three-pole power cable are
regulated for alternating current, with voltage and
frequency shown on the rating plate attached to the
appliance.
! The installer is responsible for checking the correct
connection of components and observing safety
regulations.
Before connecting make sure that:
• the socket is earthed and is compliant with statutory
regulations:
• the socket is able to withstand the maximum power
load of the machine, shown on the rating plate;
• the supply voltage is within the values shown on the
rating plate;
• the socket is compatible with the appliance’s plug.
Otherwise replace the plug or the socket; do not use
extension leads or adaptors.
! Once the appliance is installed, the electric cable and
socket must be easy to reach.
! The power cable must not be subject to coiling or
compression.
! The cable must be checked regularly and replaced
only by authorised technicians.
! The company accepts no responsibility for noncompliance with these regulations.
Installing the power cable
• Put the plug in the
tray socket on the rear
of the machine
• Connect the power
cable to the mains
• Put the plug in the
power socket.
The position of the
power cable must be
such that no section of it is above room temperature
by more than 50°C.
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Description of the
appliance
Overall view
Control panel
Water tank
Main switch
Coffee bean hopper
Front control panel
SBS
Hot water/steam spout
Drip tray
Adjustable-height brew unit
Tray full float
Grill
Brew group
Grind regulation
Select DOUBLE COFFEE key
Select LONG COFFEE key
Select REGULAR COFFEE key
Select ESPRESSO key
Select HOT WATER key
Select STEAM key
SELECT/CONFIRM
Key
PAGE SCROLL
key
PROGRAMMING/EXIT
selection key
DESCALING
key
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Rinse and fill the
tank with fresh drinking
water.
Close the lid and
replace the tank in
position.
! The machine requires
the tank to be filled
even when the level
is still high. This
happens because the tank of the coffee machine has
been preset to house the optional “water filter”, thus
requiring a minimum level of water in the tank for
filtering to be performed.
! Always use fresh, non-sparkling water to fill the tank.
Hot water or any other liquid may damage the tank
and/or the machine. Do
not switch the machine
on without water: make
sure there is enough
water in the tank.
The main switch is in
the “O” position. To
switch on, press the key
in the “I” position.
Close the front panel by pressing firmly in the centre.
The machine begins to heat up and the display shows:
RINSING
WARMING UP...
When the right temperature is reached, the machine
goes through a rinsing cycle.
RINSING
The machine dispenses water from the brew unit as it
rinses the internal circuits.
After rinsing, the machine returns to normal operating
conditions. The display shows:
SELECT PRODUCT
READY FOR USE
! To disable the rinse cycle, see the paragraph on
programming the machine.
Starting and using
! Before starting the machine make sure the hoppers
contain the amount described in the manual.
Prime the circuit immediately to prevent damage to the
machine.
! After starting the machine, regulate water hardness.
That will allow you to keep your machine in perfect
order (see Programming).
The first time you switch on
1. Open the front panel
by pressing firmly in the
centre
2. Remove only part of
the bean hopper.
3. Pour coffee beans
into the hopper being
careful not to add too
many.
Close the lid and replace the hopper inside the
machine.
4. Remove the water
tank fully from the
machine.
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Priming the water circuit
! Before starting the machine after long periods of
inactivity, if the water tank has been completely
emptied, it is essential to prime the machine circuit.
Moreover the circuit must be primed every time the
following is displayed:
VENTILATE
1. To prime the circuit,
direct the steam spout
over the drip tray.
Place a cup or suitable
container below the
steam spout and press
the key.
2. Wait until the water
runs smoothly out of the
steam spout.
To interrupt, press the
key.
After the above operations have been completed the
machine is ready for use.
To dispense coffee, hot water or steam and for proper
use of the machine, carefully follow the instructions that
are provided.
Water filter (where installed)
The water filter purifies the water used in the
preparation of coffee.
Its properties reduce the hardness of water and remove
the unpleasant taste of chlorine.
The water filter may be installed at any time.
Installing the water filter
1. Open the front panel
and remove the water
tank.
Empty the tank of any
water.
2. Remove the filter
packaging and set the
calendar to the current
month.
! Refer to the notes for
using the filter below.
3. Insert the filter into the
tank. The reference mark
and the groove should
coincide. Press down
completely.
Fill the tank with fresh
drinking water and
replace in the machine.
Close the front panel.
Dispense all the water in
the tank into a container.
Afterwards fill the tank
again with water.
! Program the machine
for use with the filter
(see programming). The
machine informs the user when it is time to replace the
filter.
! The water filter must always be removed before running the descaling cycle.
Regulating water hardness
Regulate the machine to the right degree of water hardness that you will use.
According to this setting, the machine advises when it is
necessary to run a descaling cycle.
Read the sections on “Water hardness” in “Program
-
ming” to regulate hardness.
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Grinding regulation
! Take care when rotating the knob that regulates
grinding, which is inside the coffee hopper. Do not put
ground and/or freeze-dried coffee in the bean hopper.
! Do not put any material other than coffee beans in
the hopper.
Switch off at the mains before carrying out any type of
operation inside the bean hopper.
The quality and flavour of coffee depend on the
grinding level, as well as the blend used.
The machine has a knob to regulate the coffee
grinding.
To regulate the grinding,
turn the knob one
setting at a time. The
figures indicate the
fineness of grinding.
The manufacturer
configures each
appliance on an
intermediate grinding
setting. If the grind is
too fine, rotate the knob
to a higher setting; if the grind is too coarse, turn the
knob to a lower setting.
The variation in grind will only be seen after one or two
coffees have been brewed.
Use coffee bean blends for espresso machines. Try
not to use high grinding settings (e.g. 1/10). Use
different coffee blends for these settings. Keep the
coffee in a fresh place in a sealed, airtight container.
Grinding must only be regulated if coffee is not brewed
properly:
• if it is brewed too fast, this means that the grind is
too coarse; turn the knob to a lower setting;
• if it is brewed in drips and/or intermittently, this
means that the grind is too fine; turn the knob to a
higher setting.
Additional information for correct use of
the water filter (where installed)
For correct use of the water filter (where installed),
here are a number of recommendations:
1. Store the water filter in a cool place away from the
sun, at a temperature of between +5°C and +40°C;
2. Use in areas with temperature no higher than 60°C;
3. It is advisable to wash the water filter if the machine
has been inactive for 3 days or more;
4. Replace filter if the machine has been inactive for
20 days or more;
5. To preserve a filter that has already been opened,
place in a plastic airtight bag and store in the
refrigerator; do not store in freezer, as this will alter
the properties of the filter;
6. Before using the filter, place in water in the tank for
30 minutes;
7. Once removed from its package, do not store filter
in the open air;
8. The filter must be replaced 90 days after it has been
removed from its package, or after it has filtered 60
litres of drinking water.
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SBS System
The machine has a device to regulate the body of
coffee: SBS.
This system gives
optimal brewing with
any kind of coffee on the
market.
! Regulation can even be
done while the coffee is
brewing.
Turn the knob to
regulate.
Rotate knob:
• left for crème café;
• to the centre for espresso;
• right for a strong coffee.
Regulating the quantity of coffee per cup
The machine is programmed to brew 3 kinds of coffee:
espresso coffee with the key,
regular coffee with the key;
long coffee with the key.
To adjust the
programmed values to
the size of the cup, place
the cup beneath the
brew unit.
Press the key
and using the
key scroll through the
functions until you get to:
PROGR. COFFEE LENG.*
PROGR. WATER AMOUNT
Press the key; the display shows:
SELECT PRODUCT
PROGRAMM. COFFEE
press the key to brew the required type of coffee
( , or ); this is shown on the display (e.g.):
1 SMALL COFFEE
PROGRAMM. COFFEE
Wait for the cup to fill with the required amount. Press
the same key again.
In this way the machine is programmed to brew the
quantity of coffee you require.
Brewing coffee (1 cup)
! Before brewing coffee, make sure the water tank and
the coffee tank are full and that the display shows:
SELECT PRODUCT
READY FOR USE
Place 1 cup beneath the
brew unit spouts.
You can adjust the height
of the brew unit to your
cups by shifting it up or
down manually.
To brew the coffee press the coffee brewing key (
,
or ). This is shown on the display (e.g.):
1 SMALL COFFEE
DISPENSING
In this operating mode the machine automatically grinds
and measures out the right amount of coffee.
Next the brew cycle is started.
1 SMALL COFFEE
PREBREWING...
After the prebrewing cycle, the coffee begins to come
out of the brew unit spout.
The display will show:
1 SMALL COFFEE
DISPENSING
Dispensing stops automatically when the set level is
reached.
! It is nevertheless possible to interrupt dispensing of
coffee by pressing the key ( , or ).
Brewing
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