Tassimo TAS 40xx, TAS 40 Series User Manual

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User manual
Notice d’utilisation

Instrucciones de uso

Istruzioni per I’uso

TAS 40xx

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!.Please.read.this.instruction.manual.

and.the.short.instructions.carefully.and.
keep.for.future.reference.

Thank.you.for.choosing.a.TASSIMO.ma­chine..With.TASSIMO,.you.can.enjoy.your.
favourite.drink.at.any.time..Aromatic.coffee,.
strong.espresso,.tasty.caffé.crema,.creamy.
cappuccino.or.latte.macchiato,.or.even.a.
cup.of.tea.or.hot.chocolate:.they‘re.all.wait­ing.for.you.at.the.push.of.a.button.

Your TASSIMO machine works exclusively

with.specially.developed.capsules.known.
as.TASSIMO.T.DISCS..When.you.insert.
the.T.DISC,.the.machine.automatically.
reads.the.bar.code.printed.on.the.label..

This contains exact details of the amount of

water.needed,.as.well.as.the.brewing.time.
and.temperature.required.to.prepare.the.
chosen.beverage..T.DISCS.are.specially.
designed.for.use.with.the.TASSIMO.brewing.
system.and.offer.perfect.enjoyment,.cup.
after.cup..To.ensure.long-term.enjoyment,.
please.only.use.the.T.DISCS.specially.
developed.for.the.TASSIMO.machine.

Safety.instructions

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!...Risk.of.electric.shock!

This.appliance.is.designed.for.
domestic.and.not.commercial.use.

Connect.and.operate.the.appliance.only.

in accordance with the specications on

the.rating.label.situated.on.the.base.of.
the.machine.
Do.not.use.your.TASSIMO.machine.if.
either.the.power.cord.or.appliance.is.
damaged.
Use.indoors.at.room.temperature.only.
Do.not.let.children.or.persons.with.
reduced.mental.or.sensory.abilities.

or limited knowledge and experience

use.the.appliance,.unless.they.are.
supervised.or.have.been.instructed.in.
the.use.of.the.appliance.by.a.person.
who.is.responsible.for.their.safety

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Supervise.children.to.ensure.that.they.
do.not.play.with.the.appliance.
In.the.event.of.malfunction,.unplug.the.
appliance.immediately.
To.avoid.potential.hazards,.repairs.
such.as.replacing.a.damaged.cord.
should.only.be.performed.by.our.service.
personnel.
Never.immerse.the.appliance.or.power.
cord.in.water.

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!...Risk.of.scalding

Wait.until.the.orange.light.lights.up.
before.opening.the.brewing.unit.

Never.open.the.brewing.unit.during.the.
brewing.process.
Please.note.that.the.beverages.are.very.
hot.when.dispensed.

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. 7. Clamp
. 8.Brewing.unit

a.T.DISC.holder
b.Piercing.unit.
c.Drink.outlet
d.Bar.code.reading.window

. 9.Storage.compartment.for.Service.

T.DISC.and.cleaning./.descaling.
programme.short.instructions

. 10.. Service T DISC (For  rst use, cleaning

and.descaling)

. 11..Cleaning./.descaling.programme.short.

instructions

We.recommend.that.you.store.the.Service.
T.DISC.and.the.cleaning./.descaling.
programme.short.instructions.in.the.
compartment.provided.at.the.back.of.the.
appliance.

First.use.of.your. TASSIMO.
machine

Before.using.your.TASSIMO.machine.for.

the  rst time, please proceed as follows:

Pull.a.suitable.length.of.the.power.cord.
out.of.the.storage.compartment.and.plug.
it.into.the.electrical.socket.

Remove and rinse the water tank
thoroughly under running water, and  ll it

with.cool.fresh.water.up.to.the.MAX.mark.

Remove the Service T DISC from its

compartment.at.the.back.of.the.appliance.
Now.replace.the.water.tank.and.push.it.

 rmly down into place.

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at.a.glance

Before.reading.further,.please.open.the.
folded.diagram.page.at.the.start.of.the.
manual.out.to.the.left.

. 1.Cord.storage.compartment
. 2.On/off.switch
. 3 Removable water tank

a.Lid.for.water.tank
b.Float

. 4.Cup.stand

a.Drip.tray
b.Cup.shelf.

c.Height.adjustment
. 5.Start. /stop.button
. 6.Indicator.lights

a.Stand-by.a

b.Automatic.O

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Turn.the.on/off.switch.on.(I)..

All display items will light up brie y and

then.

a.Stand-by.stays.lit.

Select.a.large.cup.(min..200.ml).and.
place.it.on.the.cup.shelf.

1..Open.the.brewing.unit.by.lifting.the.lid.

. 2..Place.the.Service.T.DISC.on.the.

T.DISC.holder.with.the.barcode.facing.

down. Make sure that the  ap of the

T.DISC.is.secured.in.the.slot.to.the.
right.

. 3..Now.close.the.brewing.unit.by.pushing.

the lid down  rmly until it audibly clicks

into.place.

. 4..Press.the.start./stop.button..The.

cleaning.process.starts.and.dispenses.
water.into.the.cup.

. 5..When.the.process.is.complete,.empty.

the.cup.and.put.it.back.on.the.cup.
stand.

!.Important:

Repeat.steps.4.-.5.another.4.times.

Open.the.brewing.unit,.remove.the.
Service.T.DISC.and.store.it.in.the.
compartment.at.the.back.of.the.machine.

Your.TASSIMO.machine.is.now.ready.for.
use.

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Controls

Power.switch

The.on/off.switch.turns.your.TASSIMO.
machine.on.a.and.off..When.it.is.switched.

on, all 5 display items light up briey. The

stand-by.light.will.then.remain.on.until.the.
appliance.is.in.use.

i.Note:.To.save.energy,.the.appliance.

should.be.switched.off.after.each.use.

Start../stop.button
Once.the.T.DISC.of.your.choice.is.properly.
secured.in.your.TASSIMO.machine,.you.
may.start.brewing.it.by.pressing.the.start. . /
stop.button..Press.again.to.stop.the.brewing.
process.early,.in.order.to.adjust.the.drink.to.
your.individual.taste..

Display.items

6a.Stand-by.a

a.Stand-by.icon.lights.up.(orange).when.

the.power.switch.is.switched.on..
You.can.now.open.the.brewing.unit.and.
remove.the.T.DISC.or.insert.a.new.one.

6b.Automatic.O

O.Automatic.icon.lights.up.(green).when.

your.TASSIMO.machine.is.ready.for.use.

O Automatic icon will ash during a brew

cycle.after.the.start/stop.button.is.pressed.
Never.open.the.brewing.unit.during.the.
brewing.process.

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N.Manual.icon.lights.up.(green).when.the.

brewing.process.is.almost.complete..If.you.
press.and.hold.the.start../stop.button.within.

20.seconds.of.the.manual.icon.lighting.up,.

you can extend the brewing process in

order.to.adjust.the.strength.of.your.drink..
Using.this.manual.operation.will.result.in.a.
milder.tasting.drink..

N Manual icon  ashes during this time.

Never.open.the.brewing.unit.during.the.
brewing.process.

6d.Fill.tank.P

P Fill tank icon  ashes (red) when the

removable water tank needs to be re lled.
Remove,  ll the water tank and replace it

on.your.TASSIMO.machine.

6e. Descale.Q

Q.Descale.icon.lights.up.(red).when.your.

TASSIMO.machine.needs.to.be.descaled..
Descale.your.appliance.in.accordance.with.
the.instructions.provided.under.“Descaling“.

Cup.size

By.adjusting.the.height.of.the.cup.stand,.
different.sized.cups.and.glasses.can.be.
used.depending.on.your.choice.of.drink..
Use.the.default.position.for.normal.cups..
To.adjust.the.shelf.for.small.cups.(e.g..
espresso.cups),.turn.the.height.adjustment.
control.counterclockwise.until.it.clicks.into.
place..

For.large.cups.or.glasses,.the.cup.stand.
can.be.removed.completely.

To avoid over owing, select the appropriate

cup.size.for.each.type.of.drink:
Espresso:. min..75.ml
Filter.coffee.&.cafe.crema:. min..150.ml
Cappuccino.&.Tea.
&.Hot.chocolate.beverages:. min..200.ml
Latte.macchiato:. min..300.ml

300 ml150 ml/

200 ml

75 ml

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.Descale.icon.lights.up.(red).when.your.

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How.to.use.your.TASSIMO.
machine

Important:.Fill.the.water.tank.exclusively.

with.cool.fresh.uncarbonated.water.every.
day.for.optimum.flavour.results.
Do.not.use.artificially.or.chemically.
softened.water.

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Your.TASSIMO.machine.is.ready.for.use..
When.ready,.the.a.Stand-by.icon.is.lit.

Place.a.suitable.cup.on.the.stand.
according.to.the.type.of.drink.required..
Adjust.the.height.of.the.stand.if.necessary,.
or.remove.it.altogether.for.large.cups.or.
glasses..Make.sure.the.distance.between.
the.top.of.the.cup.and.the.brewing.unit.is.
small.to.avoid.spattering.
Open.the.brewing.unit.by.lifting.the.lid.
Select.a.T.DISC.and.insert.it.in.the..
T.DISC.holder.with.the.printed.side.down..

Make sure that the ap of the T DISC is

secured.in.the.slot.to.the.right.
Close.the.brewing.unit.by.pushing.the.lid.
down rmly until it clicks into place. .

a Stand-by ashes while the machine

reads.the.barcode..

O.Automatic.icon.lights.up.(green).when.

your.TASSIMO.machine.is.ready.to.brew.
your.drink.

Your.TASSIMO.machine.is.designed.
to.make.the.optimal.drink.every.time..It.
automatically.brews.your.favourite.drink,.
however.you.can.also.customise.your.drink.
with.TASSIMO..

1..Automatic:..
Start.the.brewing.process.by.pressing.
the.start./stop.button..O.Automatic.icon.

will ash. When the automatic brewing

process.is.complete, N Manual.icon.
lights.up..Your.drink.has.been.brewed.for.

optimum avour according to predened

settings.

2..Customised.(manual.operation):..
a...For.a.stronger.taste.and.a.smaller.

drink:.Start.the.brewing.process.by.
pressing.the.start./stop.button...

O Automatic icon will ash. Press the.

start./stop.button.at.any.stage.during.
the.brewing.process.to.stop.the.process.
early.and.adjust.the.drink.to.your.
individual.taste..Your.drink.is.now.ready..

N.Manual.icon.lights.up.for.20.sec.

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b...For.a.milder  avour.and.a.larger.drink:.

Start.the.brewing.process.by.pressing.
the.start./stop.button..

O Automatic icon  ashes. When the

automatic.brewing.process.is.complete,.

N.Manual.icon.lights.up..If.you.press.

and.hold.the.start./stop.button.within.20.

seconds, you can extend the brewing

process.to.get.your.desired.drink.
strength.

20.seconds.after.the.end.of.each.brewing.
process,.your.TASSIMO.machine.returns.
to.stand-by.mode.
Open.the.brewing.unit.and.remove.the.
T.DISC..Now.you.can.sit.back.and.enjoy.
your.hot.drink..If.you.wish,.you.can.

prepare the next drink immediately.

If.you.do.not.wish.to.prepare.more.
drinks,.we.recommend.that.you.turn.off.
your.TASSIMO.machine.using.the.on/off.
switch..

!. Note:.

There.may.be.short.pauses.during.the.
brewing.process..This.is.so.the.drink.

 avour is optimised.

Do.not.remove.the.water.tank.during.the.
brewing.process.
Always.remove.the.used.T.DISC.after.
the.brewing.process..Be.careful.and.hold.

it by the  ap because the T DISC is hot

after.brewing.your.drink..When.removing.

the T DISC, quickly  ip it over so that

the.printed.side.is.face.up.to.avoid.any.
dripping.

T.DISC.storage

T.DISCS.may.be.stored.in.their.own.
packaging.or.in.other.containers.of.your.
choice..They.should.be.stored.in.a.cool,.dry.
place..It.is.not.necessary.to.store.T.DISCS.
in.the.refrigerator..Do.not.keep.them.in.the.
freezer..Provided.the.outer.packaging.is.
intact,.T.DISCs.may.be.used.until.the.Best.
Before.date.provided.

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!...Risk.of.scalding

Wait.until.the.orange.light.lights.up.
before.opening.the.brewing.unit.

Never.open.the.brewing.unit.during.
the.brewing.process.
Please.note.that.the.beverages.are
very.hot.when.dispensed.

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Clean.your.TASSIMO.machine.regularly.
to.ensure.that.it.continues.to.produce.the.
optimal.quality.drinks..If.the.appliance.has.
been.unused.for.a.long.time,.always.run.the.
cleaning.process.with.the.Service.T.DISC.
several.times.to.ensure.that.the.drinks.it.
produces.are.of.its.normal.high.quality.(see.
“First.use.of.your.TASSIMO.machine“)..Do.
not.use.scouring.agents.or.steam.cleaners..

Clean.the.barcode.scanner.regularly.(8d),.
so.that.the.TASSIMO.machine.can.scan.
the.barcode.on.the.T.DISC.properly.
Wipe.the.outside.of.the.appliance.with.a.
soft,.damp.cloth..

Rinse out the water tank by hand and

with.water.only,.and.do.not.place.it.in.the.
dishwasher.
The.lid.of.the.water.tank.and.all.parts.
of.the.cup.stand.can.be.washed.in.the.
dishwasher.

Remove the T DISC holder (8a), the

piercing.unit.(8b).and.the.drink.outlet.
(8c).and.clean.thoroughly..All.these.parts.
can.also.be.cleaned.in.the.dishwasher..
When.preparing.a.number.of.drinks.one.
after.another,.the.piercing.unit.may.be.
manually.cleaned.quickly.and.easily.
under.running.water.
We.recommend.that.you.clean.the.
brewing.unit.regularly.using.the.Service.
T.DISC.as.described.under.“First.use.of.
your.TASSIMO.machine“.

Attention:.Piercing.unit.can.be.very.hot.
immediately.after.brewing.

Important:.After.use,.we.recommend.
that.the.Service.T.DISC.be.stored.in.its.
compartment.at.the.back.of.the.appliance.
(9).

!.Note:.After.dispensing.a.milky.drink.or.

hot.chocolate.drink,.we.recommend.that.

you  rst clean the piercing unit and then the

brewing.unit.using.the.Service.T.DISC.

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Maintenance.and.day.to.
day.care

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!...Risk.of.electric.shock

Switch off and unplug the appliance before
cleaning.
Never immerse the appliance in water.
Do not use a steam cleaner.

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Special.descaling.agents.can.be.
obtained.from.the.Bosch.customer.
service.department.(article.no..310967,.
for.contact.details,.see.page.66).or.from.
your.retailer.

i.Note: Never interrupt the descaling

programme.
Do not drink the liquids.
Never use vinegar or vinegar-based
products.

Running.the.descaling.programme

Remove the water tank from your

TASSIMO.machine.and.Take.the.Service.
T.DISC.out.(9)..Insert.it.in.the.brewing.
unit.with.the.barcode.face.down,.and.

close the clamp down  rmly.

Prepare.descaling.solution.according.to.
the.manufacturer‘s.instructions.and.pour.

500.ml.into.the.water.tank..(Increase.the.
amount.of.descaling.solution.for.hard.
water)..A.specially.developed.descaling.
agent.is.available.from.the.Bosch.
customer.service.department.(article.no..
310967,.for.contact.details,.see.page.66).
or.from.your.retailer.

Remove the cup stand and place a

suitable.container.(min..500.ml.capacity).
under.the.drink.outlet.

Press.and.hold.the.start./stop.button.
for.at.least.3.seconds.to.start.the.
descaling.programme.

The.programme.now.proceeds.automati­cally.and.Q.Descale.and.O.Automatic.

icons  ash. (Duration approx. 20

minutes)..The.descaling.solution.is.
pumped.through.the.appliance.at.intervals.
and.then.runs.into.the.container.until.the.
water.tank.is.almost.empty..A.little.liquid.is.
always.left.in.the.tank..

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Descaling

Your.TASSIMO.machine.has.an.automatic.
descaling.programme..If.Q.Descale.
icon.lights.up.while.the.appliance.is.on,.
the.descaling.programme.must.be.run.
immediately..If.the.descaling.process.is.
not.run.as.instructed,.the.appliance.may.
become.damaged.

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a Stand-by icon lights up after approx.

20.minutes.of.running.descaling.
programme.

Empty.the.container.and.replace.it.under.
the.drink.outlet.

Rinse the water tank thoroughly and  ll

up.to.the.MAX.mark.with.fresh.water.

Open.and.close.the.brewing.unit.and.
press.the.start./stop.button..The.machine.

will rinse itself. Repeat this step another

4.times.
The.descaling.process.is.complete.
Now.open.the.brewing.unit,.remove.
the.Service.T.DISC.and.store.it.in.the.
compartment.at.the.back.of.the.machine.
(9).
Your.TASSIMO.machine.is.ready.for.use.
again.

Disposal.

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This.appliance.is.labelled.in.accordance.
with.the.European.Directive.2002./96./EG.
relating.to.waste.electrical.and.electronic.
equipment.–.WEEE..The.directive.provides.
the.framework.for.the.EU-wide.take-back.
and.disposal.of.end-of-life.appliances.
Please.ask.your.retailer.about.current.
disposal.facilities.

Important:.Bosch.only.manufactures.the.
TASSIMO.brewer..It.therefore.does.not.
guarantee.the.availability.of.TASSIMO.
T.DISCS..For.T.DISC.inquiries.please.
contact.the.TASSIMO.careline.

All.rights.reserved.

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Troubleshooting

The.following.table.provides.solutions.for.problems.and.glitches.
that.may.arise.as.you.use.your.TASSIMO.machine..If.you.do.not.

nd a solution for your specic problem, or the problem persists

after.troubleshooting.please.contact.our.customer.service.
department.

Problem Possible.cause Solution

Appliance.not.working;.
no.symbols.light.up.

There.is.no.power.supply. Check.that.the.appliance.is.

plugged.into.the.power.supply.

Machine.brews.but.no.
drink.dispensed.

The.water.tank.was.
removed.during.the.
brewing.process.or.there.
is.air.in.the.system.

Replace the water tank in the

appropriate.position.in.your.
TASSIMO.machine..Start.a.
cleaning.process.with.the.Service.
T.DISC.

The oat in the water tank

is.stuck.

Clean.the.water.tank.and.ensure.

the oat can move.

O.Automatic.mode.

not.working,.appliance.
remains.in.stand-by.
mode.

No.T.DISC.inserted. Check.if.T.DISC.has.been.

inserted.

The.barcode.could.not.be.
detected.

Clean.the.bar.code.reading.
window.and.try.again.or.smooth.
the.barcode.on.the.
T.DISC.out.with.your.thumb.

Use.another.T.DISC.
If.problems.persist.contact.the.

TASSIMO.careline...

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O.Automatic.mode.

skipped,.appliance.
goes.straight.to..

N.Manual.mode.

The.barcode.could.not.be.
detected.

Clean.the.bar.code.reading.
window.and.try.again.or.smooth.
the.barcode.on.the.T.DISC.out.
with.your.thumb.

Use.another.T.DISC.
You.can.still.prepare.the.drink.by.

holding.down.the.start./stop.button.

The.quality.of.
the.crema.has.
deteriorated.

The.drink.outlet.is.
clogged.or.dirty.

Remove the drink outlet

from.the.brewing.unit.and

.

det

ach.the.piercing.unit..After.
cleaning.everything.thoroughly,.
reassemble.the.parts.and.replace.
them.in.the.brewing.unit.

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Problem Possible.cause Solution

Brewing.unit.cannot.be.
securely.closed.

The.T.DISC.is.not.inserted.
properly.

Re-insert the T DISC and make

sure.it.is.properly.positioned.

The.T.DISC.holder.is.not.
properly.inserted.

Insert.the.T.DISC.holder.properly.

The.brewing.unit.is.not.
properly.closed.

Push the clamp down rmly until it

audibly.clicks.into.place.

Water.dripping.from.
the.brewing.unit.

The.T.DISC.is.damaged.
or.leaky.

Stop.the.brewing.process,.remove.
the.T.DISC.and.clean.the.brewing.
unit.

The.piercing.unit.is.
either.not.inserted.or.not.
inserted.properly.

Check.to.ensure.that.the.piercing.
unit.is.inserted.properly.

Water.on.the.surface.
under.the.cup.stand.

Water.from.condensation. Condensation.may.occur.and.is.

not a fault. Remove it by wiping

with.a.cloth.

Service.T.DISC.is.
damaged.or.lost.

The.Service.T.DISC.
must.always.be.used.for.
cleaning.and.descaling.
processes.

Look.for.the.Service.T.DISC.in.the.
storage.compartment.at.the.back.
of.the.appliance.

The.Service.T.DISC.can.be.
obtained.from.the.Bosch.customer.
service.department.(article.no..
611632,.for.contact.details,.see.
page.66).

P.Fill.tank.lights.up.

even.though.there.is.

sufcient water in the

tank.

The oat in the water tank

is.stuck.

Clean.the.water.tank.and.ensure.

that the oat can move.

P.6d.and.Q.6e.are.

ashing simultaneously

and.it.is.not.possible.to.
prepare.drinks.

There.is.a.fault.on.the.
machine.

Turn.the.machine.off.using.the.

on/off switch, wait approximately

5.minutes.and.turn.the.machine.
back.on..If.

P.6d.and.Q.6e.are.

still ashing, please contact the

TASSIMO.careline.

08.00.032.88.33

Q.Descale.flashes.

even.though.you.are.
using.filtered.or.soft.
water..

Even.soft.water.contains.
small.amounts.of.
dissolved.lime..

Descale.the.appliance..A.
specially.developed.descaling.
agent.is.available.from.the.Bosch.
customer.service.department.
(article.no..310967,.for.contact.
details,.see.page.66).or.from.your.
retailer.

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