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Instruction manual
Nespresso is an exclusive system creating the ultimate Espresso, time after time. All
Nespresso machines are equipped with a unique extraction system that guarantees up
to 19 bar pressure. Each parameter has been calculated with great precision to ensure
that all the aromas from each capsule can be extracted, to give the coffee body and
create an exceptionally thick and smooth crema.
CAUTION: when you see this sign,
please refer to the safety precautions to
avoid possible harm and damage.
Information: when you see this sign, please take note of the advice for the
correct and safe usage of your coffee machine.
Content
Safety Precautions 4-6
Machine Overview
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Specifications
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First use or after a long period of non-use
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Coffee Preparation
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Programming the Water Volume
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Energy saving mode
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Reset to Factory Settings
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Cleaning
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Descaling 11-13
Emptying the system before a period of non-use and for frost protection,
or before a repair 13 Troubleshooting 14
Disposal and environmental protection 14
Limited Guarantee 15 Contact the Nespresso Club 15
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Instruction manual
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Safety
Precautions
Caution: when you
see this sign, please
refer to the safety
precautions to avoid
possible harm and
damage.
Information: when you
see this sign, please
take note of the advice
for the correct and
safe usage of your
appliance.
Caution: the
safety precautions
are part of the
appliance. Read
them carefully
before using your
new appliance for
the first time. Keep
them in a place
where you can find
and refer to them
later on.
• The appliance is
intended to prepare
beverages according
to these instructions.
• Do not use the
appliance for anything
other than its intended
use.
• This appliance has
been designed for
indoor and nonextreme temperature
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conditions use only.
• Protect the appliance
from direct sunlight
effect, prolonged
water splash and
humidity.
• This appliance is
intended to be used in
households and
similar applications
only such as: staff
kitchen areas in
shops, offices and
other working
environments, farm
houses; by clients in
hotels, motels and
other residential
environments; bed
and breakfast type
environments.
• This appliance may be
used by children of at
least 8 years of age,
as long as they are
supervised and have
been given
instructions about
using the appliance
safely and are fully
aware of the dangers
involved. Cleaning
and user maintenance
shall not be made by
children unless they
are older than 8 and
they are supervised by
an adult.
• Keep the appliance
and its cord out of
reach of children
under 8 years of age.
• This appliance may be
used by persons with
reduced physical,
sensory or mental
capabilities, or whose
experience or
knowledge is not
sufficient, provided
they are supervised or
have received
instruction to use the
appliance safely and
understand the
dangers.
• Children shall not use
the appliance as a toy.
• The manufacturer
accepts no
responsibility and the
guarantee will not
apply for any
commercial use,
inappropriate handling
or use of the
appliance, any
damage resulting from
use for other
purposes, faulty
operation,
nonprofessionals’
repair or failure to
comply with the
instructions.
Avoid risk of fatal
electric shock and fire.
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• In case of an emergency:
immediately remove the
plug from the power
socket.
• Only plug the appliance
into suitable, easily
accessible, earthed mains
connections. Make sure
that the voltage of the
power source is the same
as that specified on the
rating plate. The use of an
incorrect connection voids
the guarantee.
The appliance must
only be connected
after installation.
• Do not pull the cord over
sharp edges, clamp it or
allow it to hang down.
• Keep the cord away from
heat and damp.
• If the supply cord or the
plug are damaged, they
must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified
persons, in order to avoid
all risks.
• If the cord or the plug
are damaged, do not
operate the appliance.
Return the appliance
to the Nespresso Club
or to a Nespresso
authorized
representative.
• If an extension cord is
required, use only an
earthed cord with a
conductor crosssection of at least 1.5
mm2 or matching input
power.
• To avoid hazardous
damage, never place
the appliance on or
beside hot surfaces
such as radiators,
stoves, ovens, gas
burners, open flame,
or similar.
• Always place it on a
horizontal, stable and
even surface. The
surface must be
resistant to heat and
fluids, like water,
coffee, descaler or
similar.
• Disconnect the
appliance from the
mains when not in use
for a long period.
Disconnect by pulling
out the plug and not
by pulling the cord
itself or the cord may
become damaged.
• Before cleaning and
servicing, remove the
plug from the mains
socket and let the
appliance cool down.
• To disconnect the
appliance, stop any
preparation, then
remove the plug from
the power socket.
• Never touch the cord
with wet hands.
• Never immerse the
appliance or part of it
in water or other
liquid.
• Never put the
appliance or part of it
in a dishwasher.
• Electricity and water
together is dangerous
and can lead to fatal
electrical shocks.
• Do not open the
appliance. Hazardous
voltage inside!
• Do not put anything
into any openings.
Doing so may cause
fire or electrical shock!
• The use of accessory
attachments not
recommended by the
manufacturer may
result in fire, electric
shock or injury to
persons.
Avoid possible harm
when operating the
appliance.
• Never leave the
appliance unattended
during operation.
• Do not use the
appliance if it is
damaged, has been
dropped or not
operating perfectly.
Immediately remove
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the plug from the power
socket. Contact the
Nespresso Club or
Nespresso authorized
representative for
examination, repair or
adjustment.
• A damaged appliance can
cause electrical shocks,
burns and fire.
• Always completely close
the lever and never lift it
during operation. Scalding
may occur.
• Do not put fingers
under coffee outlet,
risk of scalding.
• Do not put fingers into
capsule compartment
or the capsule shaft.
Danger of injury!
• Water could flow
around a capsule
when not perforated
by the blades and
damage the appliance.
• Never use an already
used, damaged or
deformed capsule.
• If a capsule is blocked
in the capsule
compartment, turn the
machine off and
unplug it before any
operation. Call the
Nespresso Club or
Nespresso authorized
representative.
• Always fill the water
tank with cold, fresh
drinking water.
• Empty water tank if
the appliance will not
be used for an
extended time
(holidays, etc.).
• Replace water in water
tank when the
appliance is not
operated for a
weekend or a similar
period of time.
• Do not use the
appliance without the
drip tray and drip grid
to avoid spilling any
liquid on surrounding
surfaces.
• Do not use any strong
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Safety Precautions
cleaning agent or solvent cleaner. Use a
damp cloth and mild cleaning agent to
clean the surface of the appliance.
• To clean machine, use only clean cleaning
tools.
• When unpacking the machine, remove the
plastic film and dispose.
• This appliance is designed for Nespresso
coffee capsules available exclusively through
the Nespresso Club or your Nespresso
authorized representative.
• All Nespresso appliances pass stringent
controls. Reliability tests under practical
conditions are performed randomly
on selected units. This can show
traces of any previous use.
• Nespresso reserves the right to
change instructions without prior
notice.
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Descaling
• Nespresso descaling agent, when
used correctly, helps ensure the
proper functioning of your machine
over its lifetime and that your coffee
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experience is as perfect as the first day.
• Descale according to user manual
recommandations.
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Machine Overview
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First use or after a long period of non-use
First, read the safety precautions to avoid risks of fatal electrical shocks and fire.
Factory settings: Espresso cup: 40 ml, Lungo cup: 110 ml; Auto Off mode: 9
mins.
❶ Rinse the water tank before filling
with potable water.
Place a container (min. 1 L) under coffee
outlet.
Plug into mains.
❷ To turn the machine ON,
press either the Espresso or Lungo button.
- Blinking Lights: heating up (25 seconds)
- Steady Lights: ready
❸ Press the Lungo button to rinse the machine. Repeat 3 times.
❹ To turn the machine off before automatic Auto Off
mode, press both the Espresso and Lungo buttons simultaneously.
Coffee Preparation
❶ To turn the machine ON,Lungo button. press either the Espresso or ❷ Lift the lever completely and ❸
Close the leverunder the coffee outlet. and place a
cup
Blinking Lights: heating up (25 seconds)
insert the capsule.
Steady Lights: ready
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Programming the Water
Volume
❶ Turn the machine on and wait for it to
be in ready mode (steady lights).
Fill the water tank with fresh potable water
and insert the capsule.
❷ Place a cup under the coffee outlet.
Press and hold the Espresso or Lungo
button.
Release button once the desired volume is
served.
LED will blink fast 3 times to confirm new setting.
Water volume level is now stored.
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Reset to Factory
Settings
Factory settings: Espresso
cup: 40
ml,
Lungo
cup: 110
ml; Auto
Off
mode: 9
mins.
Energy saving mode
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❶ With machine turned off, press ❷ LEDS will blink fast 3 times
and hold down the Lungo button to confirm machine has been for 5
seconds.reset to factory settings.
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❸ LEDs will then continue to blink
normally, as heating up, until ready. - Steady
Lights: ready
Cleaning
Risk of fatal elec trical shock and fire. Never immerse the appliance or part of it in water.
/ Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning. / Do not use any strong cleaning agent or
solvent cleaner. / Do not use sharp objects, brushes or sharp abrasives. / Do not place in a
dishwasher.
Descaling
www.nespresso.com/descaling
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The descaling solution can be harmful. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and surfaces. The
following table will indicate the descaling frequency required for the optimum performance of your
machine, based on water hardness. For any additional questions you may have regarding descaling,
please contact your Nespresso Club.
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Descaling
www.nespresso.com/descaling
Duration approximately 15 minutes.
❶ Lift and close the lever to
eject the capsule into the used capsule container.
❷ Empty the drip
tray, drip base and
used capsule container.
❸ Pour 1 Nespresso
descaling
liquid sachet into the water
tank. Fill the water tank up
to the 0.6 L line with potable
water.
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❹ Place a container (min.
volume 1 L) under the
coffee outlet.
❺ To enter the descaling
mode,
while the machine is turned
on, press both the Espresso
and
Lungo buttons for 5 seconds.
❻ Both LEDs blink.
❼ Press the Lungo
button
and wait until the water tank
is empty.
❽ Refill the water tank with
the used
descaling solution collected in
the container and repeat steps
4 and 7.
❾ Empty and rinse the
water
tank. Fill with fresh potable
water.
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❿ When ready, repeat steps 4 and 7 to now
rinse the To exit the descaling mode, press
both the Epresso and machine. Repeat twice.Lungo buttons for 5 seconds.
>
5 sec
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fH French degree
dH German Grade
CaCO
3
Calcium
Carbonate
Empty the drip
base.
Emptying the system before a period of non-use and for frost protection, or before a repair
Troubleshooting
No light indicator. - Check the mains, plug, voltage, and fuse. In case of
problems, call the Nespresso Club.
Water hardness
Descaling after:
fH
dH
CaCO3
Cups (40 ml)
H
36
20
360 mg/l
300
M
18
10
180 mg/l
600
L
0 0 0mg/l
1200
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No coffee, no water. - First use: fill water tank with warm water (max. 55° C)
and run through machine according to instructions on
page 8.
- Water tank is empty. Fill water tank.
- Descale if necessary; see Descaling section.
Coffee comes out very slowly. - Flow speed depends on the coffee variety.
- Descale if necessary; see Descaling section.
Coffee is not hot enough. - Preheat cup.
- Descale if necessary.
Capsule area is leaking
(water in capsule
container).
- Position capsule correctly. If leakages occur, call
the Nespresso Club.
Irregular blinking. - Send appliance to repair or call the Nespresso Club.
No coffee, just water runs out - In case of problems, call the Nespresso Club.
(despite inserted capsule).
Disposal and environmental protection
This appliance complies with the EU Directive 2012/19/EC. Packaging materials and appliance
contain recyclable materials.
Your appliance contains valuable materials that can be recovered or can be recycled.
Separation of the remaining waste materials into different types facilitates the
recycling of valuable raw materials. Leave the appliance at a collection point. You can
obtain information on disposal from your local authorities. To know more about
Nespresso sustainability strategy, go to www.nespresso.com/positive
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Limited Guarantee
Breville guarantees this product against defects in materials and workmanship for two years domestic use (or 3 months commercial use) from the date of purchase. During this
period, Breville will either repair or replace, at its discretion, any defective product at no charge to the consumer. In the event of a product or accessory being repaired or replaced
during the guarantee period, the guarantee on the repaired product will expire two years from the purchase date of the original product, not two years from the date of repair. This
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guarantee excludes liability for consequential loss or any other loss or damage caused to property or person arising from any cause whatsoever. It also excludes defects caused by
the product not being used in accordance with instructions, accidental damage, misuse, being tampered with by unauthorised persons, improper maintenance, consumable items or
normal wear and tear and does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty. Except to the extent applicable by law, the terms of this warranty do not exclude, restrict or
modify, and are in addition to, the mandatory statutory rights applicable to the sale of the product to you.
How to Claim Under the Breville Warranty
Nespresso is handling product enquiries and product servicing on Breville’s behalf. If you believe your product is defective, contact the Nespresso customer service team directly
for instructions on where to send or bring it for repair by a Breville authorised service agent. Contact Nespresso Australia: 1800 623 033 or New Zealand: 0800 234 579
auclub@nespresso.com
This product is imported and distributed by Breville and this warranty is provided by Breville. To the extent permitted by law, Nespresso has no liability for the product and all
guarantees, warranties and conditions by Nespresso are excluded.
Contact the Nespresso Club
As we may not have forseen all uses of your appliance, should you need any additional
information, in case of problems or simply to seek advice, call the Nespresso Club or your
Nespresso authorized representative.
Contact details for your nearest Nespresso Club or your Nespresso authorized
representative can be found in the "Welcome to Nespresso" folder in your machine box
or at nespresso.com
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