Hotpoint HCM15 Instruction Manual

Instructions for use

Coffee machine

Index

Installation 2

Positioning

Built-in installation

Ventilation

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 settings

Display messages 21

Problems - causes - solutions 22

Precautions and recommendations 23

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;

• remove the lower plastic protection;

• fasten the 2 wood screws in the 2 holes located to the rear of the base.

! 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.

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)

• 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)

• 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.

Description of the appliance

Overall view

Water tank

Main switch

Coffee bean hopper

Grind regulation

Brew group

Control panel

Front control panel

SBS

Hot water/steam spout

Grill

Tray full float

Adjustable-height brew unit

Drip tray

DESCALING key

PROGRAMMING/EXIT selection key

PAGE SCROLL key

SELECT/CONFIRM

Key

Select STEAM key Select HOT WATER key Select ESPRESSO key

Select REGULAR COFFEE key Select LONG COFFEE key Select DOUBLE COFFEE key

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.

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.

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.

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 “Programming” to regulate hardness.

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.

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.

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.

Brewing

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 ).

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