
C 290
D 290
Instruction Manual
Read this Instruction Manual and the safety instructions (pages 8 and 9) before operating the appliance!

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6 x
2.
1.
Start up
Verify that the voltage indicated on the technical specifi cations plate on the bottomof the unit corresponds to your electrical installation.
Remove protective foil Refi ll with fresh water
Insert water tank
ON/OFF
Rinse
Rinse
STOP
Daily care and cleaning
Remove the
capsule used
Empty Refi ll with fresh
water
Empty used capsule
container

Functions
Closing
ON/OFF
Warm up phase
Small cup (Espresso) Large cup
1.
Machine is ready
Close closing handleInsert capsule
ON/OFF, Steam,
Control-LED
2.
Programming the fi ll-up level
Place cup underneath
Press and hold button for at least
seconds
3
Remove the capsule used
Release at desired level
Fl
2

andle Hot water /
Steam lever
Fresh water tank 1,2 l
CAPPUCCINO CAF
Steam nozzle is very hot
30 s
Warm up phase
oater
Small cup,
large cup
Milk foam
Switch position CAPPUCCINO or CAFFELATTE
Hot milk
Tem
~55
Steam rises fro
Grid
Drip tray
Automatic cool down (If not manually activated,
cool down starts automatically after 2 minutes)
Capsule container (10 - 12 capsule)
Hot water / steam nozzle
CAPPUCCINO – CAFFELATTE
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CAPPUCCINO CAFFELATTE:
FELATTE:
Machine is ready
erature change
75°C
Clean after each use
Steam nozzle is very hot
30 s
Warm up phase
Steam rises from the drip tray
STOP
Rinse for at
least 10 s
Machine is
ready
Refi ll with fresh
water
Automatic
cool down
Remove and clean nozzle once weekly
TOP
the drip tray
Hot water
Heat up beverages
30 s
Warm up phase
Steam nozzle is very hot
Machine is
ready
STOP
Do not touch th
bottom of the cu
STOP
Automatic
cool down

Descaling
Decalcifi er: aggressive to the surface of the casing
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2
Water hardness
Preparation
Descaling water system
a
Warm up phase
ON
Descale after
Remove steam nozzle 100 ml
Press
simultaneously
3 s
decalcifi er +
500 ml water
Never use vinegar!
min 1 l
Flush out the entire tank
p
2b
3
30 s
Descaling coff ee
Reuse decalcifi er
Warm up phase
ON
30 s
Rinse
Clean and rinse with a lot of
water. Refi ll with fresh water.
system
Press
simultaneously
3 s
Decalcify
coff ee system
5 x
Rinse coff ee
system
5 x
STOP
Waste solution
Flush residue from
the tank
STOP
4
Clean
OFF
Clean
ON
Machine is
ready
5

6
3 x
beep
1 x
beep
1 x
beep
Problems / Solutions
No control-LEDs turn on
Check plug, mains switch and fuses
Milk does not froth
Check the switch position CAPPUCCINO – CAFFELATTE.
Clean it if needed.
Noisy pump
Fill tank
No hot water/steam
Remove steam nozzle and clean, descale if necessary
Lower/upper jaws leak
Call the NESPRESSO Club
Coff ee not hot enough
Preheat cup (hot water without capsule), descale if necessary
wait 30 seconds
Alerts
Empty used capsule container:
Machine is not ready:
Drip tray is not
properly placed.
No coff ee
fl ows when the
container is full.
Temperature is too
high or too low.

Optional accessories
NESPRESSO descaling kit
Art. 3035/C290
Spare parts
Water tank
Technical data
Service-Kit 1b
Baseplate, ejector
Service-Kit 2
Capsule cage, capsule cage key
Cover
Environment
Packaging is made of recyclable materials.
Environnement protection fi rst!
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a collection point.
Warranty according to the enclosed certifi cate of guarantee.
Date of purchase
The guarantee becomes void if incorrectly connected.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damages caused
by unintended purpose or by improper operation.
Dealer‘s stamp / Signature
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Safety advice
• Read these instructions carefully before
using your new coff ee machine for the
fi rst time. Keep them in a place where
you can fi nd and refer to them later on.
Improper use of the machine releases
Nespresso from any liability.
• Emergency:Immediately remove plug
from power socket.
• This product has been designed for domestic use only.
• Hot water, steam and the hot water/
steam nozzle are very hot. Danger of
burns!
• Never direct the stream of hot water or
steam towards body parts. Danger of
burns!
• Connect the appliance only to power sockets with an earth. The use of incorrect
connection voids warranty.
• To heat up beverages: immerse steam
nozzle as deeply as possible into the
beverage, otherwise steam and the beverage may splash out.
• Attention: Do not draw off hot water
when the greelamp is fl ashing fast. A
strong jet of steam would shoot out
instead of hot water - risk of burns!
• Always close the jaw with the handle.
• Before cleaning and servicing, remove
the plug from the mains socket and let
the machine cool down.
• Remove plug from socket if not in use for
long periods, holiday etc.
• Children should never use the appliance
without close adult supervision.
• Check that the voltage quoted on the
rating plate is the same as your voltage.
• Place on a fl at, stable, heat-resistant surface away from water splashes and any
heat sources
• Do not use the machine if it is not operating perfectly or if there is evidence of
damage. In such cases inform Nespresso
Club.
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• Do not place power cord by hot parts or
sharp edges, etc.
• In case of damage, do not use the appliance. In order to avoid danger have
repairs and replacement of power cord
only by authorised service centre.
• Never clean wet or immerse plug, cord or
appliancin any fl uid.
• Keep the cable out of reach of children.
• All operations other than normal use,
cleaning and care must be performed
by approved service centre.
• For your own safety, you should use only
parts anaccessories from Nespresso that
are made for your machine.
• Never use the machine without the drip
tray or the base grid.
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