Krups Coffee Machine, F920 User Manual

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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
personal injury, including the following:

•Read all instructions carefully.

•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

•To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not
immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.

•Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.

•Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the
appliance.

•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 your nearest authorized KRUPS Ser­vice Center for examination, repair or adjustment (see Guarantee
of Performance).

•The use of an accessory not evaluated for use with this appliance
may cause injuries.

•Do not use outdoors.

•Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.

•Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.

•To disconnect, turn switch to “OFF”, then remove plug from wall
outlet.

•Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

•Use extreme caution when dispensing hot steam.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION

•This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing other than
routine cleaning and user maintenance should be performed by
authorized KRUPS service personnel only (see Guarantee of Perfor­mance).

•Do not immerse base in water.

•To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the base
of the machine. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repairs
should be performed by authorized KRUPS service personnel only.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

Regarding your Cord Set:
A. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting

from entanglement in a longer cord.

B. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if proper

care is exercised in their use.

C. If a long extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating

of the extension cord should meet or exceed the electrical rating
of the appliance, (2) if the appliance is of the grounded type, the
extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3)
the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over
the counter top or table top where it can be accessed by small
children or readily tripped over.

D. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the

other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended
to fit into 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. Do not attempt to modify the
plug in any way.

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Description

a Lid
b Removable swivelling water tank
c Function selector
d On /Off switch

d1 operating indicator light

e Temperature control indicator light
f Percolation head
g Filter holder

g1 filter for one cup (ground coffee)
g2 filter for two cups (ground coffee)
g3 filter for «ESE» measure
h Steam nozzle for heating liquids
h1 tip
h2 sliding part
h3 ring for screwing / unscrewing

i Grid
j Drip tray
k Measuring spoon
l Auto cappuccino accessory

l1 screwing ring
l2 steam tube
l3 dial
l4 flexible tube
l5 outlet nozzle

Safety recommendations

• Read the instructions for use carefully
before using your appliance for the first
time: any use which does not conform
to these instructions will absolve KRUPS
from any liability.

• Never leave the appliance within the
reach of small children. The use of this
appliance by young children or disabled
persons must always be under close
supervision.

• Check that the voltage rating of your
appliance matches that of your household
electrical wiring system.

Any connection error will render the
guarantee null and void.

• Do not allow the power cord to hang down
within reach of children.

• Do not remove the filter holder containing
the coffee grounds while water is running
through, as the appliance is then under
pressure.

• Do not use the appliance when the drip tray
and the grid are not in place.

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on
the cord.

• Make sure the filter holder is well tightened
before starting to make coffee. Reset the
selector to O before loosening the filter
holder.

• All the appliances made by KRUPS are
subjected to strict 100 % inspection.
Practical user tests are performed with a
number of appliances taken at random,
which explains any traces of utilisation.

Espresso coffee

Espresso coffee is richer in flavor and stronger
than ordinary coffee. It is traditionally drunk
from small espresso cups which have been
pre-heated. Hot water and pressure combine
to passed through ground coffee in order to
obtain this delicious black, foamy coffee,
which has an invigorating effect.

You can always recognize genuine espresso
because of its characteristic flavor and rich,
delicious foam (crema). This however requires
both high pressure and your favorite espresso
coffee (which has been well roasted and
correctly ground). If you are unable to
purchase ground espresso coffee, use a coffee
grinder to grind the beans. The coffee must
not be ground «too fine». It should be slightly
grainy. If it is too fine, you run the risk of
blocking the grids of the percolation head and
the filter.

To guarantee complete success in making a
good espresso, it is necessary to use fresh,
clean, cold water—free of chlorine or other
impurities that can ruin the taste of your
coffee.

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Before first use

• Clean the water heating system with one or
two tanks of clean water, as follows:

• Remove the lid, lift out the tank and fill it
with water (1).

• Replace the tank, positioning it firmly in such
a way that the connecting valve situated
beneath the tank opens, and replace the lid.

• Plug in the appliance.

• Set the switch (d) to «I». The indicator light
(d1) will come on.

• Place one of the filters in the filter holder
without any coffee. Then fit the assembly
onto the percolation head. To position the
filter holder correctly, point the handle to the
left, press the filter holder onto the
percolation head, then turn the handle to
the right until it locks (click) (2).

• Place as large a container as possible under
the filter holder.

• As soon as the appliance reaches the right
temperature, the temperature control
indicator light (e) will come on. Turn the
function selector (c) to the position «

»
and allow all the water contained in the tank
to run through the machine.

• If necessary, interrupt this operation by
turning the function selector (c) to the
position O to empty the container then
resume the operation.

Using the various functions of
your espresso

1. ESPRESSO FUNCTION

• For best results, preheat the accessories
(filter holder, filter and cups) by running
water directly into the cups (see «Before first
use»).

• When the cups are full of hot water, reset
the function selector (c) to the position O.

. Preparing an espresso:

Your appliance enables you to prepare an
espresso either with ground coffee or with
«ESE» ready-to-use pods.

• Fill the water tank and set the switch (d) to
«I».

a. Preparing an espresso with ground
coffee:

• Put the filter for one or two cups in the filter
holder.

• Put some ground coffee in the filter, firmly
pressing down the ground coffee with the
back of the spoon (1 measuring spoon = 1
cup) (3).

• Clean the edges of the filter holder.

• Put the filter holder in place (2).

• Place one or two espresso cups under the
filter holder.

As soon as the appliance reaches the correct
temperature, the indicator light (e) comes on.

• Then turn the function selector (c) to the
position «

».

• When the cups are full, reset the function
selector (c) to the position O.

• Take the filter holder out of the appliance,
and remove the ground coffee, holding the
filter in place with the gripper clamp (4).

The filter can now be refilled to prepare more
espressos.

b. Preparing an espresso with a measure
of « ESE »

• Use only «ESE»-type pods.

The E.S.E system was designed for making
espresso «ristretto» (pressed) in Italian for a
quantity of coffee between 35 and 50 ml.

«ESE» stands for «Easy Serving Espresso». It
is a pre-measured pod of coffee which has
been selected, ground and compacted
between two filter papers, rendering it ready­to-use. This system simplifies the preparation
of an espresso by avoiding the need to
measure and tamp ground coffee — making
it significantly easier to clean and care for the
appliance.

It is neither intended nor recommended
that you make a long (larger) coffee with
these pods.

We advise that you take care not to damage
the «ESE» pods during handling and storage.

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• Place the pod in the filter holder fitted with
its «ESE» filter. In the case of a pod with a
tongue, fold down the tongue towards the
interior (5).

• Put the filter holder in place (2).

As soon as the appliance reaches the right
temperature, the indicator light (e) comes on.

• Then turn the function selector (c) to the
position «

».

• Once the recommended quantity of coffee
has been reached, turn the function selector
(c) to the position O.

• Remove the filter holder and throw away the
used measure, holding the filter in place
with the gripper clamp (4).

2. STEAM FUNCTION

The thumping noise which occurs while steam
is being produced comes from the intermit­tent regulation of the pump and has no effect
on the proper working of the appliance.

Caution : during and after use of the
machine, the metallic parts of the steam
nozzle can become extremely hot.

. PREPARING FROTHED AND STEAMED MILK FOR A

CAPPUCCINO

, A LATTE OR HOT CHOCOLATE :

The steam function together with the Krups
auto cappuccino accessory makes it easy to
obtain milk with varying amounts of froth for
making a cappuccino, a latte or hot chocolate.

These liquids are drawn in through the flexible
tube (l4) and heated with the aid of steam
before coming out via the outlet nozzle (l5) of
the auto cappuccino accessory (l).

If the flexible tube (l4) is immersed directly in a
carton of milk, a single cup is enough to
prepare a cappuccino or a latte. You can
adjust the amount of froth of the milk by
using the dial (l3) of the auto cappuccino
accessory (l).

It is best to use fresh, skim or low-fat milk, not
boiled, and well chilled (kept in the
refrigerator). The container must also be cold
for optimal results (do not run the container
under hot water before frothing the milk).

We recommend that you clean the auto
cappuccino accessory immediately after use -

please refer to the section “Cleaning the
Machine”.

If you are making a cappuccino or latte, you
will need at least a 5 oz. cup (150 ml).

. Cappuccino is made using 1/3 espresso, 1/3
hot steamed milk and 1/3 frothed milk.

. Café latte is made using 1/2 espresso, 1/2
steamed milk, and topped with a bit of frothy
milk.

. Hot chocolate: immerse the flexible tube
directly into the carton if the chocolate milk is
ready-made, or heat the milk if you are using
powdered chocolate. Then simply mix the
powder in the heated milk.

. Mounting of the Autocappuccino
accessory (l) :

• Move the steam nozzle (h) to the exterior of
the appliance and unscrew his ring (h3).

• Mount the auto cappuccino accessory (l) in
place of the steam nozzle (h).

• Screw the ring (l1) of the auto cappuccino
accessory (l). Be careful not to dislodge the
seal (13).

. Using the auto cappuccino accessory (l):

• Fill the water container with fresh, cold
water (1) and put the «on/off» switch (d) on
«I» position.

The operating light (d1) will come on.

• Turn the selector (c) to the setting «

».

• Immerse the flexible tube (l4) in the milk to
be heated. The tube must touch the bottom
of the container (12).

• Place a cup one third filled with freshly­made espresso (12) under the outlet nozzle
(l5).

• Turn the dial (l3) to the setting «

». You

will obtain a fine smooth froth.

• To obtain milk which is less frothy, turn the
dial (l3) to the top of the user scale.

Once the appliance reaches the correct
temperature, the temperature control
indicator light (e) comes on.

• Turn the selector (c) to the setting «

».
Hot frothy milk will come out of the outlet
nozzle.

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• Once you have obtained the desired
quantity of frothy milk, turn the selector (c)
to the O setting.

• After use, remove the flexible tube (l4) from
the container and clean the auto cappuccino
accessory (see section “Cleaning the
Machine”).

. HEATING WATER (FOR TEA, FOR EXAMPLE) OR

THICK

LIQUIDS (SOUP, FOR EXAMPLE)

The steam function together with the steam
nozzle (h) make it easy to heat water for a
variety of instant foods and beverages.

. Mounting of the steam nozzle (h) :

• Move the auto cappuccino accessory (l) to
the exterior of the appliance and unscrew
his ring (l1).

• Mount the steam nozzle (h) in place of the
auto cappuccino accessory (l).

• Screw the ring (h3) of the steam nozzle. Be
careful to the seal.

• Move the steam nozzle to the interior of the
appliance.

Please note: the sliding part (h2) of the
nozzle must be in the raised position (6).

• Fill the water tank and set the switch (d) to
«I». The indicator light (d1) comes on.

• Turn the function selector (c) to the position
«

».

• Move the nozzle towards the outside of the
appliance.

As soon as the appliance reaches the
appropriate temperature, the temperature
control indicator light (e) will come on.

• Immerse the tip of the nozzle in the liquid to
be heated (7). Return the nozzle to the
inside and hold the container by its handle
or place it on the grid (i) (7).

• Then turn the function selector (c) to the
position «

» until the liquid is hot enough,

then reset it to the position O and remove
the container.

• For liquids other than water, turn the
function selector (c) to the position «

» for
the cleaning operation in order to prevent
the nozzle from becoming blocked:

. place an empty container under the nozzle.
. select the position «

» again.

. turn the function selector (c) to the position

O.

. clean the nozzle with a damp cloth.

• For thorough cleaning of the nozzle, please
refer to the paragraph «Maintenance».

Notes

If you wish to make an espresso immediately
after steam, the appliance must first cool
down until it reaches the right temperature
for extraction.

• To do this, insert an empty filter holder (no
coffee) in the machine and position a
suitable container beneath it. Then turn the
function selector (c) to the position «

».

• Let the water run through until the indicator
light (e) goes out. Then, turn the function
selector (c) to the position O.

After this, the machine is now ready once
more to make an espresso (see paragraph
«espresso function»).

Please note: when the appliance is running,
and also afterwards, the nozzle will be very
hot. Allow time for the appliance to cool
down to prevent scalding or burning.

Maintenance

• Unplug the appliance and allow it to cool.

• Never wash the accessories for your espresso
in the dishwasher.

• Clean the body of the appliance with a
damp cloth.

After use, the water tank must be emptied.

. The drip tray (j)

• Each time an espresso is prepared, the drip
tray fills with water. This is perfectly normal.
To prevent any overflow, remove the grid (8)
and empty the drip tray regularly.

• If necessary, clean the drip tray and the grid
with water and a little non-abrasive
washing-up liquid, rinse and dry. When
replacing, return the plastic block situated at
the back of the tray (9).

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. The percolation head, the filter holder
and the filters

These must be cleaned after every use. Simply
run a damp cloth over the percolation head
and clean the other accessories with water
and a small quantity of non-abrasive liquid
cleanser. Rinse and dry.

• If the percolation head becomes heavily
encrusted, unscrew its grid using a coin,
clean it and replace, tightening it firmly (10).

. The seal for the percolation head

When you are not using your espresso, do not
leave the filter holder in the appliance in order
to prevent wear on the seal.

• Clean the seal regularly using a damp cloth.

. The steam nozzle (h) must be cleaned with
a damp cloth after every use.

Please note: it may still be very hot!
For more thorough cleaning, the nozzle may

be taken off (11):

• Unscrew the tip (h1), if necessary using a
coin, before removing the nozzle from the
appliance.

• Unscrew the nozzle from the appliance using
the ring (h3). Separate the various
components and clean them with hot water
and a small quantity of non-abrasive liquid
cleanser. Rinse and dry.

• If need be, unblock the tip (h1) using a fine
needle.

• Be careful with the seal on the ring (h3)
when you replace the nozzle.

. The auto cappuccino accessory (l) :

After each use, we recommend that you rinse
the auto cappuccino accessory in the
following manner:

• Turn the selector (c) to the position «

».

• Turn the dial (l3) to the cleaning position
«

».

• Immerse the flexible tube (l4) into a glass of
water. (The minimum quantity necessary is
3,5 ounces/100 ml).

• Place an empty container below the outlet
nozzle (l5).

Once the appliance reaches the correct

temperature, the temperature control light (e)
will come on.

• Then turn the selector (c) to the setting
«

».

• When all the water has run through the
auto cappuccino accessory (l), turn the
selector (c) to the O position.

• After use, remove the flexible tube (l4) from
the container.

• Once this operation is completed, clean the
outlet nozzle (l5) with a damp cloth.

We recommend that you regularly dismantle
the auto cappuccino accessory (l) and clean it
with water, a little non-abrasive dishwashing
liquid and a small brush. Rinse and dry before
reassembling it (13).

Be careful to mount the flexible tube (l4)
the right way: engage the straight cut end

into the auto cappuccino accessory (l).
Following these maintenance guidelines will

keep your appliance in optimal working
condition and help you to produce great
tasting beverages time after time.

Descaling

It is vital that you descale your espresso
machine in order to guarantee its continued
operation.

• Descale your espresso at regular intervals
using citric or tartaric acid.

We do, however, advise you to use the Krups
descaling accessory, reference 054, which
is available from approved Krups service
centres. This accessory includes, in addition to
two doses of descaler, a water hardness test
strip to evaluate the frequency of descaling
for your appliance in normal use. The amount
of scaling depends on the hardness of the
water, but also on how often it is used. The
frequency of descaling indicated by accessory
054 is thus given by way of indication only.

You must never, under any circumstances, use
classic sulphuric acid or other products
containing this acid as there is a risk of
damaging the appliance. Carefully check the
composition of the descaling products you
intend to use.

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- Then use the following method:

• Unscrew the grid of the percolation head

and clean it (10).

• Dissolveg 2 tablespoons of descaler or one
packet of accessory 054 in half a litre (16 oz)
of lukewarm water and pour the mixture
into the empty water tank.

• Set the switch (d) to «I». The indicator light
(d1) will come on.

Once the appliance reaches the appropriate
temperature, the temperature control
indicator light (e) comes on.

• Place a container under the percolation
head. Run through about 1/3 of the mixture,
setting the function selector (c) to the
position «

».

• Set the switch (d) to «0» and wait 10 to 15
minutes to allow the descaler to take effect.

• Then set the switch (d) to « I ».

• With the function selector (c) in the position
«

», allow the remainder of the mixture to
run into the container placed under the
percolation head.

• Then reset the function selector (c) to O.

• Run two tanks of fresh water through to
rinse the percolation head. To do this:

. fill the tank
. place a container under the percolation

head, reset the function selector (c) to « »
and allow the content of the tank to run
through.

. then set the function selector (c) to O and

the switch (d) to «0».

. replace the grid on the head of the appliance

(see paragraph «Maintenance») (10).

Notes:

In the case of serious scaling, soak the grid of
the percolation head for 5 minutes in 1/3 of
the mixture obtained during the first run­through.

If necessary, this operation can also be
performed with the steam nozzle:

• To do this, dismantle the nozzle as instructed
in the paragraph «Maintenance» and soak
the scaled parts for 5 minutes in 1/3 of the
mixture obtained during the first run­through. Rinse the various parts thoroughly
before replacing them.

Problems, likely causes and
corrective actions

Problems Probable Corrective

causes actions

Espresso not The accessories Pre-heat the
hot enough. are cold accessories

(cups, filter See the paragraph
and filter holder). «Preparing an

espresso».

The appliance is Wait for the
not hot enough. indicator light

(e) to come on.

Leaking coffee The filter holder See paragraph
around the filter is not fitted «Preparing an
holder correctly. espresso».

There is residual Clean around
coffee on the edge the filter and the
of the filter. seal.

The seal of the Clean the seal
percolation head with a damp
is dirty. cloth.

The seal of the Contact an
percolation head is approved KRUPS
defective. service centre.

Very loud noise No water in the Fill the tank.
pump. coming from the

tank.
Tank incorrectly Press firmly on

fitted. the tank
Ground coffee too Use freshly

old or dry. ground coffee.

Water does not No water in the Fill the
flow properly. tank. tank.

Tank badly Press firmly on
fitted. the tank.

The filter is Clean the filter
blocked-the and the grid of
ground coffee is the percolation
too fine or head. See the
compacted paragraph
too tightly. «Maintenance »

and try using a
coarser ground
coffee.

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Water does not Grid of the Put the grid to
flow properly. percolation head soak in the

is clogged. descaling

solution. See the
paragraph
«Descaling».

Appliance scaled. See the

paragraph
«Descaling».

Water passes Ground coffee too Try a finer
too quickly. coarse. ground coffee.

Insufficient quan- Use the spoon
tity of ground supplied to
coffee. measure out the

coffee.

Ground coffee not Compact the
compacted. ground coffee

more.

The espresso has Ground coffee Try using a finer
no head (crema too coarse. ground coffee.
on the coffee)

Ground coffee not Compact the
compacted ground coffee
enough. more.

Ground coffee old Use a fresh
or too dry. ground coffee.

Insufficient Steam /cappuccino See paragraph
foam on milk. nozzle blocked «Maintenance».

Milk too old. Use fresh milk
Milk is lukewarm. Cool milk in

the refrigerator.

When using Pod badly Position it
E.S.E, coffee positioned. correctly
leaks around (See paragraph

the filter holder.
«Preparing an
espresso with an
«ESE» measure).

Filter holder not Tighten filter holder
tightened properly. until it locks (click).

Residual water Ground coffee not Compact the
in the ground sufficiently compac- ground coffee.
coffee. ted.

Insufficient Increase the
quantity quantity of
of ground coffee. ground coffee.

There is water The drip tray Empty it regularly
around the is overflowing
appliance.

Accessories

You can personalize your appliance by
obtaining from your retailer or from an
approved KRUPS service center the following
accessories:

. Filter cartridge: ref. 0880
. Descaling kit: ref. 054

Limited One Year Warranty

Your KRUPS #F920 is covered by the following
warranty :

If within one year from date of purchase this
KRUPS product fails to function because of
defects in materials or workmanship, KRUPS
North America will, at its option, repair or
replace the unit without charge, provided the
owner has a proof of date of purchase.

This warranty will be void if malfunction was
caused by damage to the product by accident,
misuse, use on frequency or voltage other
than marked on the product and/or described
in the instructions, abuse including tampering,
damage in transit, or use for commercial
purposes. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which may vary from state to state.

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GUARANTEE OF PERFORMANCE

This fine KRUPS product is manufactured according to a rigid code
of quality standards, and, with minimum care, should give years of
service. However, should the need arise for repairs or for replace­ment parts within or after the warranty period, please call our
CONSUMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT:

USA : [phone]

24-hours a day, 7 days a week

Canada : [phone]

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m

You will be provided with specific instruction on how to get your
product repaired.
The department will also be able to answer any general product
questions you may have.

Before calling the Consumer Service Department, please have the
type number of your KRUPS appliance available.
You must have this information before calling our Consumer Ser­vice Department so that we may better answer your questions. The
type number can be located by looking at the bottom of your
appliance.

This product is Type #F920

Any general correspondance can be addressed to:

USA : KRUPS North America, Inc.

P.O. Box 3900
Peoria, IL 61612

Canada : KRUPS Service

20 Caldari Rd
Concord, Ontario

L4K 4N8