Thermador TCM24RS Instruction manual

USE AND CARE

GUIDE

BUILT-IN COFFEE MACHINE

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Contents

Important Safety Precautions ��4 Overview��7 Controls ��8 Initial use ��8 Display ��10 Preparing drinks ��10 Preparation using coffee beans ��12 Preparation using milk ��13 Preparation using ground coffee ��14 Dispensing hot water ��14 Personalized drinks ��15 Two cups at once��15 Adjusting the grind setting ��16 Childproof lock ��16 Menu��17 Care and daily cleaning �� 19 Service programs ��23 Tips on energy saving ��25 Frost protection��25 Storing accessories ��25 Accessories ��25 Disposal ��26 Simple troubleshooting �� 26 Technical specications ��30 Warranty ��31

This Thermador Appliance is made by

BSH Home Appliances Corporation

1901 Main Street, Suite 600

Irvine, CA 92614

Questions?

1-800-944-2904

www.thermador.com

We look forward to hearing from you�

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How to use these instructions

You can open up the front cover of this

instruction manual. There you will nd

illustrations of the appliance with each part numbered� These numbers will be referred to throughout the text� Example: brewing unit (15)

These instructions also show display texts and symbols in a special way� These enable you to clearly see where we refer to texts or symbols that are marked or displayed on the appliance�

Display indicators: “Latte Macchiato”

Latte Macchiato

6 oz (medium)no rmal

Buttons and controls on the display:

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Safety Denitions

WARNING

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This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning�

CAUTION

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This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning�

NOTICE:

This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advisory�

Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips�

The appliance comes with a quick

reference guide where you can nd the

most important functions at a glance� It can be stored in the accessory drawer of the appliance�

Pay special attention to the important safety instructions in the “Important Safety Precautions” section.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1� Please read and follow the operating

instructions carefully and keep them for later reference� If the unit is transferred to another party, please be sure to include these instructions�

2� Do not touch hot surfaces� Use handles

or knobs�

3� Be sure that all components are

assembled and fastened properly�

4� To protect against re, electric shock

and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs, or body in water or in any other liquid� See use and care manual for cleaning�

5� Close supervision is necessary when

the appliance is used by or near children�

6� 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�

7� Do not operate any appliance with

a damaged cord or plug or after it malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner� Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility�

8� The use of accessories attachments

not recommended by the appliance

manufacturer may result in re, electric

shock or injury to persons� 9� Do not use outdoors or in a damp area� 10� Do not let cord hang over edge of table

or countertop, or touch hot surfaces� 11� Do not place unit or components on or

near a cooktop or range, or in a heated

oven�

12� Always attach plug to appliance rst,

then plug cord into the wall outlet� To disconnect, turn control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet�

13� Do not use appliance for anything other

than its intended use�

14� Save these Instructions�

WARNING

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State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

This product contains chemicals known the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm�

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IMPORTANT!

This appliance is designed for domestic and not commercial use.

Use indoors at room temperature only� Do not use at more than 6560 feet / 2000 meters above sea level� Protect your Coffeemaker against freezing or it will be damaged� Supervise children to ensure that they do not play with the appliance�

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Important Safety Precautions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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WARNING

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To reduce risk of re and electric shock:

Installation

Connect and operate the appliance only according to the rating plate

specications.

Use appliance only with transformer

which is identied as Type 8001007072.

Do not connect the appliance to or operate it by means of a time switch or remote control socket� The unit must not be operated with an extension cord� Use the Coffeemaker only if power cord and appliance show no signs of damage� Should a problem occur, pull the plug and disconnect from the power immediately� Never immerse the appliance or power cable in water or any liquid�

Grounding

This appliance may only be connected to a power supply with 120 Volt AC via a correctly installed receptacle with ground�

Repairs

To avoid potential hazards, repairs must

only be carried out by qualied repair

service personnel� If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special connection cord, which is available from our Customer Service Department�

CAUTION

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To avoid the risk of scalding:

Please note that the beverages are very hot when dispensed� Do not use chemically softened water!

To avoid the risk of suffocation:

Do not allow children to play with packaging material they can be a choke hazard�

To avoid the risk of injury:

Keep descaling tablets out of the reach of children� Keep children away from the appliance and power cable� Do not reach into the grinding unit� Be

careful not to pinch your ngers when

closing the door� A misuse of the appliance can potentially lead to injury�

To avoid the risk of burns:

The beverage outlet gets very hot� After

use, allow to cool down rst before

touching� After use, the heating element surfaces and warming plate can retain heat� Wait until cool before touching�

To avoid the risk of inuence electronic

implants:

The appliance contains permanent

magnets that may inuence electronic

implants such as pacemakers or insulin pumps� implants must maintain a minimum distance of appliance and from the following parts upon removal: milk container, milk system, water tank and brewing unit�

� Store small parts safely as

Persons wearing electronic

4 inches

from the front of the

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Included in delivery

(Figure A on the fold-out pages)

a Fully automatic coffee machine b Instruction manual c Quick reference guide d Measuring spoon e Water hardness testing strip f Milk tube (set) g Milk container h Suction pipe

Congratulations ...

�� on purchasing this fully automatic coffee machine! You have now acquired a highquality and modern kitchen appliance� It combines innovative technology with a range of functions and is easy to use� It will enable you to prepare a variety of delicious hot drinks quickly and simply – whether you’re in the mood for an invigorating espresso, a creamy cappuccino, a smooth latte macchiato or white coffee, or a traditional cup of coffee� At the same time the appliance offers you a wide range of options for adapting it to your individual taste� To ensure that you can use this fully automatic coffee machine with all its functions and features reliably and safely, we would like you to familiarize yourself with its components, functions, displays and controls� These instructions are designed to help you� So please take the time to read them before you switch on the appliance�

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Overview

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Overview

(Figures B to E on the fold-out pages) 1 Appliance door

a) Recessed grip (for opening the door)

b) Drip tray 2 Display 3 Control panel 4 Outlet system (coffee, milk, hot water),

height-adjustable

a) Cover 5 Milk system

a) Snap lever

b) Beverage outlet

(upper part, lower part)

c) Milk tube (2 pieces)

d) Connecting element, metal

(for magnet holder)

6 Power switch J (power supply) 7 Accessory drawer

(for quick reference guide and

accessories)

a) Quick reference guide

b) Measuring spoon

c) Water hardness strip

d) Milk tube (set) 8 Removable water tank

a) Lid for water tank 9 Removable bean container

a) Lid for bean container 10 Slide regulator for grinding degree

setting

11 Magnet holder (for connecting element) 12 Removable drawer

(for ground coffee/cleaning tablet)

13 Holder (for milk tube) 14 Protective cover (for brewing unit) 15 Brewing unit

a) Locking mechanism

b) Cover 16 Eject lever 17 Removable drip tray

a) Drip tray cover

b) Coffee grounds container 18 Collecting tray 19 Holder (for suction pipe)

a) Suction pipe 20 Rating plate (E number, FD) 21 Shelf with sensor (for milk container) 22 Milk container

a) Stainless steel container

b) Lower part of the lid

c) Upper part of the lid

Note:

Further information about the appliance, such as how to change the opening angle of the door, can be found in the installation instructions�

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Controls

The appliance features user-friendly menu navigation to ensure that operation is as easy as possible while at the same time offering a wide range of functions� That means a range of options can be selected with just a few operating steps�

Power switch J The power switch J (with the door open) is used to switch on the appliance or switch it off completely (power supply is interrupted)�

NOTICE:

Do not press the power switch while the appliance is in use� Switch off the appliance only when it is in energy saving mode, so that it can rinse automatically�

Control panel (touch eld)

Navigate on the control panel by pressing the symbols and characters� You will hear an audible signal� The audible signal can be switched on and off (see the section “Menu – Key press sound”)�

I

Press I to switch on the appliance or put it into energy saving mode� The appliance is rinsed automatically�

The appliance does not rinse if:

● if it is still warm when switched on, or

● if no coffee was dispensed before it was switched off�

The appliance is ready for use as soon as the symbols for the drinks selection appear on the display�

A

Press A to call up the menu� Settings can be made and information called up (see the section “Menu”)�

E

Press E to open the selection of service programs� Run the desired program as described in the section “Service programs”�

G

Press G after selecting a drink to prepare two cups simultaneously (see the section “Two cups at once”)�

B

Press B to open the selection of “Personalized beverage preparation”� Personal settings for coffee drinks can be saved and called up (see the section “Personalized drinks”)�

C

Press C for either beverage preparation or to launch a service program�

Note:

If you press C again while the drink is being prepared, dispensing will be prematurely halted�

Arrow navigation button

Press the arrow on the arrow button to navigate in the display or to change parameters�

Display

The display shows drinks, settings and information (see the section “Display”)�

Initial use

General

Fill the appropriate container using only pure, cold, uncarbonated water and only roasted beans� Do not use coffee beans that have been glazed, caramelized or treated with other additives containing sugar, since they will block the brewing unit�

WARNING

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Before the appliance can be switched on and used, it must be assembled and connected according to the enclosed assembly instructions�

Setting up the appliance

● Remove any protective plastic lm.

NOTICE:

Only use the appliance in a frost-free room� If it has been transported or stored at temperatures below 32°F, wait at least 3 hours before initial use�

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● Take hold of the appliance door by the recessed grip and open�

● Remove the water tank, rinse it and ll it with fresh water up to the “max�” mark�

● Replace the water tank and click into place�

● Remove the bean container, ll with coffee beans and replace�

● Set the power switch to I and close the appliance door�

The appliance heats up and is rinsed� The display is activated� “Set the language you require” appears�

● Press the M arrow button. The eld “English” has a light background� The language can be changed�

● With the L arrow button select the desired language�

● Press the N arrow button. The eld “Language” has a light background�

● Select the “Water hardness” with the L arrow button�

Note:

It is important to set the water hardness correctly to enable the appliance to accurately indicate when the descaling program should be run� The preset water hardness is level 4�If a water softener is installed in the house, please set the water hardness to level 3� You can also check the water hardness by asking your local water supplier�

● Use the enclosed test strip to determine

the water hardness. Briey dip the test

strip in water and check the result after one minute�

Level Water hardness

German (°dH) French (°fH)

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1-7

2

8-14

3

15-21

4

22-30

● Press the M arrow button. The eld “4 (very hard)” has a light background� The water hardness can be changed�

● Set the water hardness determined with the K arrow button�

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● Press the M arrow button� “Complete set-up” appears�

● Press the M arrow button� The settings are saved�

The appliance is ready to use when the drink symbols are shown on the display�

The integrated fan switches on each time a drink is dispensed and switches off again after a few minutes�

Note:

When the appliance is used for the first time after running a service program, or if it has not been operated for a long period, the first beverage will not have the full aroma�

When the fully automatic coffee machine

is rst used, a suitable thick and stable “crema” is only achieved after the rst few

cups have been dispensed�

Switch off appliance

● Press the I button�

The appliance rinses and switches to energy saving mode�

Exception: If only hot water is dispensed, the appliance switches off without rinsing�

● To switch the appliance off completely, open the appliance door and set the power switch to h�

NOTICE:

Do not press the power switch while the appliance is in use�

Note:

The factory settings of the fully automatic coffee machine are programmed for optimal performance� The appliance switches automatically to the energy saving

mode after a specied time and rinses

(duration can be set, see “Switch off after” in the section “Menu”)�

Note:

The appliance is equipped with a sensor� If there is a milk container, this will be correspondingly shown on the display when switching to the energy saving mode� If there is milk in the container, please store in the fridge�

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Display

The display shows the drinks, settings and setting options, as well as messages about the appliance’s operating status�

Examples: Drink selection

Ristretto

1 oz (medium)normal

Information

Information disappears after pressing the button or after a short time�

b

Water tank almost empty

The information remains, however at the top of the display in the form of a small symbol�

Bean container almost empty

a

Water tank almost empty

b

Replace water filter

c

Cleaning program necessary

d

Descaling program necessary

e

Clean & Descale program necessary

f

Prompts to take action

Preparing drinks

This fully automatic coffee machine can be operated using coffee beans or ground coffee (but not instant coffee)� If using coffee beans, they will be freshly ground for each brewing� For optimum quality, store the beans in a cool place in sealed containers�

Note:

Cups should be prewarmed, e�g� with hot water� This applies particularly to small thick-walled espresso cups�

NOTICE:

Fill the water tank with fresh, uncarbonated, cold water every day� The tank should always contain sufficient water for operating the appliance�

Note:

For some settings, coffee is prepared in two stages (see the section “Aroma Double Shot” and “Two cups at once”)� Please wait until the process is completely finished�

Beverage selection Press the K or L arrow button to select different drinks: The symbol for the selected drink will appear in the middle� The name of the drink and the values currently set, e�g� for the coffee strength and volume are shown in lower row�

Ristretto

b

Fill water t ank

Note:

If the action required was carried out, e�g� filling the water tank, the corresponding message and symbol will disappear�

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1 oz (medium)normal

Preparing drinks

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The following drinks can be selected:

Ristretto Espresso Espresso Macchiato Coffee Cappuccino Latte Macchiato Caffe Latte Milk froth Warm milk Hot water

The drink selected can be directly prepared

with the pre-set values or rst adjusted to

individual taste�

Drink adjustment

By pressing the M arrow button, different

elds will appear for adjustment depending

on the drink�

The eld where the value can be changed

has a light background� An example: The values for a cup of coffee can be changed as follows:

● Select “Coffee” with the K or L arrow button�

Coffee

● Press the M arrow button�

Coffee

strong

4 oz (medium)

Temperature normal

● Set the desired amount of coffee, e�g� “5 oz (large)” with the K or L arrow button�

● Press the M arrow button�

Coffee

strong

5 oz (large)

Temperature normal

● Set the desired temperature, e�g� “Temperature high” with the K or L arrow button�

Coffee

strong

5 oz (large)

Temperature high

4 oz (medium)normal

● To go back to the drinks menu either press the N arrow button or dispense a

● Press the M arrow button�

The elds containing the preset values appear. The active eld, e.g. “mild” for the

coffee strength has a light background�

drink with C� The settings are saved�

Note:

There are different setting options depending on the type of drink� For coffee

Coffee

normal

drinks, for example, the strength, temperature and quantity can be set; for milk, only the volume�

4 oz (medium)

Temperature normal

● Set the desired coffee strength, e�g� “strong” with the K or L arrow button�

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The following settings are possible: Coffee strength

mild normal strong very strong DoubleShot DoubleShot + DoubleShot ++

Note: Aroma Double Shot

The longer coffee is brewed, the more bitter substances and undesirable aromas are released� This has a negative effect on the taste and makes the coffee less easily digested� For extra strong coffee, the appliance has therefore a special Aroma Double Shot function� When half the quantity has been prepared, it grinds and brews fresh coffee beans so that only the pleasant, aromatic scents are released�

Note:

When the 12 oz (360 ml) or 16 oz (480 ml) volume is selected, the Aroma Double Shot function is not aperable�

Note:

The Aroma Double Shot function is not available for Ristretto, Espresso Macchiato, and when ground coffee is used�

Note:

The volume differs depending on the type of drink and can be set in “oz” or “ml” increments� The factory setting is in “oz” and can be converted to “ml”, see chapter “Menu Volume units”�

Volume

The volume differs depending on the type of drink and can be set in “oz” or “ml” increments� The factory setting is in “oz” and can be converted to “ml”, see chapter “Menu Volume units”�

Note:

The volume dispensed can fluctuate depending on the quality of the milk�

Note:

If no controls are activated for approx� 30 seconds, the appliance will automatically exit the settings mode� The settings made will be automatically stored�

Drinks temperature

Values for coffee drinks:

Temperature normal Temperature high Temperature very high

Values for hot water: The factory setting is in “° F” and can be converted to “° C”, see chapter “Menu Temperature format”�

160° F (70 °C) White tea 180° F (80 °C) Green tea 200° F (90 °C) Black tea Max Fruit tea

Note: If no controls are activated for approx� 30 seconds, the appliance will automatically exit the settings mode� The settings made will be automatically stored�

Preparation using coffee beans

The appliance must be ready for use�

● Place a cup underneath the beverage outlet�

● Select “Ristretto”, “Espresso” or “Coffee” with the K or L arrow button�

The display shows the selected drink along with the preset values for the strength of the coffee and the amount for this drink�

Coffee

5 oz (large)very s trong

Note:

The settings can be changed as described in the section “Drink adjustment”�

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● Press C to start dispensing�

The coffee is brewed and then dispensed into the cup�

Press C again to prematurely halt dispensing�

Preparation using milk

This fully automatic coffee machine has an integrated beverage outlet� This can be used to prepare coffee drinks with milk or milk froth and warm milk�

CAUTION

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Risk of burns!

The beverage outlet gets very hot� After use, always let it cool down before you touch it�

Milk container

The milk container has been designed especially for use together with this fully automatic coffee machine� It is intended solely for use in the household and for storing milk in the refrigerator�

NOTICE:

Remove cups or glasses before opening the door to prevent them from falling�

Connecting the milk container or a milk carton:

● Open the appliance door�

● Remove the cover of the beverage outlet towards the front�

● Connect and x the milk tubes and connecting elements as illustrated�

● Attach the cover rmly from the front on to the beverage outlet�

● Attach the suction pipe and insert into the milk container�

● Close the appliance door�

Note:

Dried milk residues are difficult to remove, therefore always clean immediatly after use (see the section “Cleaning the milk system”)�

Coffee drinks with milk

● Place a cup or glass underneath the beverage outlet�

● Select “Espresso Macchiato”, “Cappuccino”, “Latte Macchiato” or “Caffe Latte” with the K or L arrow button�

The display shows the selected drink along with the preset values for the strength of the coffee and the amount for this drink�

Note:

The settings can be changed as described in the section “Drink adjustment”�

● Press C to start dispensing�

The milk is dispensed into the cup or glass

rst. Then the coffee is brewed and runs

into the cup or glass� Press button C again to stop

the current step of the process prematurely�

Milk froth or warm milk

● Place a cup or glass underneath the beverage outlet�

● Select “Milk froth” or “Warm milk” with the K or L arrow button�

Note:

The settings can be changed as described in the section “Drink adjustment”�

● Press C to start dispensing�

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Milk froth or warm milk is dispensed from the beverage outlet�

Press button C again to stop the current step of the process prematurely�

Preparation using ground coffee

Note:

When using ground coffee, the setting for the strength of the coffee, dispensing two cups at once and dispensing larger volumes (12 oz/360 ml or 16 oz/480 ml) is not operable� If the message “Beverage quantity not possible with ground coffee” appears, please select a volume smaller than 12 oz/360 ml�

NOTICE:

Remove cups or glasses before opening the door to prevent them from falling�

The appliance must be ready for use�

● Open the appliance door�

● Remove the ground coffee drawer� The removable drawer must be dry�

● Put in coffee grounds (maximum 2 level

measuring spoons); do not press rmly.

NOTICE:

Do not use whole beans or instant coffee�

● Replace the ground coffee drawer�

● Close the appliance door� The display shows “Ground coffee” instead of coffee strength�

Note:

If coffee is not dispensed within 90 seconds, the brewing chamber empties automatically to avoid an overflow� The appliance is then rinsed�

● Place a cup underneath the beverage outlet�

● Select a coffee drink or a coffee drink with milk with the K or L arrow button�

The display shows the selected drink along with the preset values for this drink�

Note:

The settings can be changed as described in the section “Drink adjustment”�

Note:

For coffee drinks with milk, please observe the instructions in the section “Preparation using milk”�

● Press C to start dispensing�

The coffee is brewed and then dispensed into the cup� When selecting coffee drinks

with milk, the milk is rst dispensed and

then the coffee brewed�

Note:

For another drink with ground coffee, repeat the procedure�

Dispensing hot water

CAUTION

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Risk of burns!

The beverage outlet gets very hot� After use, always let it cool down before you touch it�

The appliance must be ready for use�

● Remove the milk tube from the milk container�

● Remove any milk or coffee residue from the outlet�

● Place a cup or glass underneath the beverage outlet�

● Select “Hot water” with the K or L arrow button�

Note:

The settings can be changed as described in the section “Drink adjustment”�

● Press C to start dispensing�

● The message appears “Milk tube removed from milk container?”�

● If still connected, remove the milk tube and press the M arrow button�

Hot water ows out of the beverage outlet.

Press C again to prematurely halt the dispensing process�

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Personalized drinks

Press B to open the selection for personalized drinks� Up to 8 storage spaces can be used� Save your favourite drinks that are frequently dispensed here with all their settings�

Note:

Press B to exit the menu without saving at any time�

Entering or changing drinks

● Press B�

The selection of memory locations appears�

Favorites 1

Create

● Use the K or L arrow button to select an empty memory location [ for a new entry, change an occupied memory location, or to delete a favourite drink�

● Select “Create” at an empty memory location or “Change” at an occupied memory location�

● Press the M arrow button�

Note:

If “Delete” is selected, the settings for the memory location are deleted and it is again empty� The menu for adjusting the drinks opens� The last drink dispensed is shown with the last settings selected�

● If you do not wish to save last drink dispensed, select another drink with the K or L arrow button�

● Select each setting to be changed with the M or N arrow button� Adjust the values to your own wishes with the K or L arrow button�

Different setting options appear depending on the drink selected�

Note:

For milk drinks, the mixing ratio of coffee and milk can be set�

● The settings can be stored under an individual name� Select “Save name”� The display for entering the name opens�

Delete

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A

Choose character

● With N exit the entry without any change� The drink selection menu appears�

● Select a letter or a symbol in the upper row with the K or L arrow button�

● Press M to conrm the letter selected. To delete select K and press M�

● Select other letters or symbols and

conrm.

● Press N to accept the entry� The selection menu opens�

● Press B to exit the menu�

Select a personalized drink and dispense Press B� The selection of memory locations opens�

● Select the desired memory location with the K or L arrow button�

● Place a cup or glass underneath the beverage outlet�

● Press C to start dispensing�

Two cups at once

Press G to prepare two cups of the selected drink simultaneously� The setting is shown by a second cup symbol and as text, e�g� “2x Espresso”�

● Select the desired drink with the K or L arrow button�

● Press G�

● Place two cups left and right underneath the beverage outlet�

● Press C to start dispensing�

The selected drink is prepared and then dispensed into both cups�

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Note:

The drink is prepared in two stages (two grinding operations)� Please wait until the process is completely finished, to remove the cup�

Note:

When the 12 oz (360 ml) or 16 oz (480 ml) volume is selected, it is not possible to dispense two cups at once�

Note:

Two cups at once cannot be dispensed for the settings “Aroma Double Shot” or “ground coffee”�

Adjusting the grind setting

This fully automatic coffee machine has an adjustable grinding unit� This enables the grinding level of the coffee to be individually changed�

● Open the appliance door�

● Slide the regulator to select the grinding

degree setting between nely ground

coffee V and coarsely ground coffee W�

Note:

If the display shows the message “Select a coarser degree of grinding”, this means

that the beans are being ground too finely� Adjust the grinding level to a coarser setting�

Childproof lock

The appliance can be locked to protect children against scalding and burns�

● Press and hold A for at least 4 seconds� “Panel lock activated” briey appears on the display�

No further operation is now possible; only I can be pressed�

● To deactivate the child lock, press and hold A for at least 4 seconds�

“Panel lock deactivated” briey appears on

the display�

● Close the appliance door�

Note:

For dark roast coffee beans, choose a finer grind, for lighter beans a coarser grind�

Note:

Make only small changes to the grinding degree setting�

Note:

The new setting will not become apparent until after the second cup of coffee�

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Menu

The menu is used for changing individual settings, accessing information and launching processes�

● Press A to open the menu�

The different setting options will appear�

Navigating through the menu:

The various menu points, e�g� “Language” can be selected with the K or L button� The respective setting, e�g� “English” is displayed with M and changed with K or L� Press N to exit the respective setting again�

Language

Set the language you require

English

For example:

Set the appliance at 15 minutes to switch off automatically:

● Press A� The menu opens�

● Select “Switch off after” with the K or L arrow button�

● Press the M arrow button�

● Select “0h 15min” with the K or L arrow button�

● Press A� “Save changes?” appears�

● Press the M arrow button� The setting is saved�

The drink selection appears on the display�

Note:

Press A to exit the menu at any time� If no entry is made within approx� 30 seconds, the menu closes automatically and the settings are not saved�

The following settings can be made:

Language

Set the desired language to show the display texts�

Water hardness

Set this to the local water hardness� Level “1 (soft)” to “4 (very hard)” can be selected� The preset water hardness is “4 (very hard)”�

Note:

It is important to set the water hardness correctly to enable the appliance to accurately indicate when the descaling program should be run�

You can check the water hardness using the enclosed test strip or by asking your local water supplier� If a water softening system is installed in the house, please select the “Softening device” setting�

Water filter

If a water lter is inserted, renewed or

removed, the setting “Activate”, “Replace” or “Remove” must be made in the menu�

Note:

A water filter lowers limescale deposits, reduces impurities in water and improves the coffee taste�

Water lters are available from retail outlets

or from customer service (see the section “Accessories”)�

Inserting or renewing a water lter: A new water lter must be rinsed before it

can be used�

● Select either “Activate” or “Replace” with the K or L arrow button�

● Press the water lter rmly into the opening of the water tank�

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● Fill the water tank with cool water up to the “max” mark�

● Remove the milk tube from the milk container and close the door�

NOTICE:

Do not jam the tube when closing the door�

● Place a container with a capacity of 0�5 liter under the outlet �

● Press C�

Water will now ow through the lter to

rinse it�

● Then empty the container�

The appliance is ready for use again�

Note:

Rinsing the filter simultaneously activates the setting for the change filter display�

The lter is no longer effective when the

“Replace water filter” display appears, or at the latest after two months� It needs to be replaced for reasons of sanitation and to prevent a build-up of limescale (which could damage the appliance)�

● If a new lter is not inserted, select the setting “Remove” and press button C�

The message “Remove filter, reinsert water tank, close door” appears�

Note:

If the appliance has not been used for a prolonged period (for example, while you are on vacation), the existing filter should be rinsed before the first time the appliance is used again� To do this, simply dispense a cup of hot water�

Detailed information about the water lter

can be found in the manual supplied with

the lter.

Temperature format Setting option in “°F” or “°C”�

Volume units Setting option in “oz” or “ml”�

Switch off after

To set how long the appliance should wait after the last drink was prepared before it automatically rinses and switches itself off�

You can specify values from 15 minutes to 8 hours� The factory setting is 30 minutes�

Illumination

Setting the illumination of the beverage outlet� “On”, “When in use” or “Off” can be selected�

Brightness illumination

Setting the illumination lightness of the beverage outlet� “Level 1” to “Level 10” can be selected�

Brightness display

Setting the illumination lightness of display�

Key press sound

Switch the signal tones on or off�

Clock display Display option for time and date “Off” or “Digital” (on)� The settings for this can be

changed in the next menu options�

Note:

If the appliance is switched off at the power switch or there is a power failure, the settings for the time will be lost�

Time of day

Setting for the current time�

Clock format Setting option in “12hr” (American mode) or “24hr” (European mode)

Note: No difference between am and pm�

Transport protection

Service program to prevent frost damage during transportation and storage� This program completely empties the appliance�

● Select “Start” to begin running the program�

● Empty the water tank and reinsert�

● If available remove the milk container and close the door�

The appliance automatically empties all its pipes�

● Empty the drip tray and re-insert�

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Beverage info Display shows how many drinks have been prepared since its initial use�

● Select “next” to show the information�

Factory settings

Resets your own settings to the condition when delivered�

● Select “reset” with the K or L arrow button� The message “Are you sure?” appears.

● Select either “reset” to conrm or “cancel” to interrupt�

Care and daily cleaning

WARNING

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Risk of electric shock!

Never immerse the appliance in water� Do not steam-clean the appliance�

WARNING

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Never use harsh chemicals to clean your coffeemaker� Some chloride-containing cleaning products can damage your appliance and may present health hazards� Some chemicals can leave a toxic residue� Use normal dish detergent and water�

● Always remove any limescale, residues of coffee or milk, cleaning or descaling solution immediately� It is possible for corrosion to form underneath such deposits�

Note:

New sponge cloths may contain salts� Salts can cause rust film on stainless steel and must therefore be washed out thoroughly before use�

● Open the door and pull the drip tray out forward�

● Remove drip tray cover and coffee grounds container�

● Empty, clean and dry individual parts�

NOTICE:

The drip tray and coffee grounds container should be emptied and cleaned every day in order to prevent deposits� Remove the ground coffee drawer, clean under running water and dry well�

● Wipe the outside of the appliance with a soft, damp cloth�

● Use a very mild cleaning agent�

● Clean the control panel and display using

a micro-bre cloth.

● Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol or spirits�

● Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning agents�

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● Wipe and dry the inside of the appliance (support, drip tray and the ground coffee drawer) and collecting tray�

● Replace the dried parts, e�g� the ground coffee drawer�

NOTICE:

Do not put the following parts in the dishwasher:

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Accessory drawer, water tank, lid of the water tank, beverage outlet cover, bean container, lid of the bean container, metal connecting element, ground coffee drawer, protective cover of the brewing unit and the milk container�

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The following parts may be cleaned in the dishwasher:

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Drip plate, collecting tray, drip tray, drip tray cover, coffee grounds container, milk tubes, suction pipes, individual parts of the beverage outlet, measuring spoon and individual parts of the milk container lid�

Note:

If the appliance is cold when switched on, or if it is switched off after dispensing coffee, it rinses automatically� The system is therefore self-cleaning�

NOTICE:

If the appliance is not used for a lengthy period (e�g� while you are on vacation), clean the entire appliance thoroughly, including the milk system, the ground coffee drawer and the brewing unit before use�

Cleaning the milk system

The milk system is automatically cleaned with a short jet of steam directly after preparing a milk drink�

Note:

For particularly thorough cleaning, the milk system can be additionally rinsed with water (see the section “Rinsing the milk system”)�

NOTICE:

Aditionally clean the milk system manually every week and, if required, also more often (see the section “Cleaning the milk system manually”)�

Rinsing the milk system

● Press E and select K or L “Rinse milk system” with the arrow button�

● Press the M arrow button� The program starts�

● Open door and remove suction pipe from the milk tube�

● Wipe the suction pipe and insert the end of the suction pipe into the hole on the coffee grounds container�

● Close the door� Be careful not to jam the milk tube�

● Place an empty glass underneath the beverage outlet�

● Press C�

The milk system is rinsed with water�

● Then empty the glass�

● Press E to exit the program�

The milk system has nished rinsing. The

appliance is ready for use again�

CAUTION

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Risk of burns!

The beverage outlet gets very hot� After use, always let it cool down before you touch it�

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Cleaning the milk system manually

Take the milk system apart to clean it:

● Push the beverage outlet down completely and pull the cover forward to remove�

● Press the snap lever to the left of the beverage outlet downwards and pull the beverage outlet forward�

● Remove the milk tube� Dismantle the top and bottom sections of the beverage outlet�

● Separate the milk tubes, connecting element and suction pipe�

● Clean the individual parts with a deter- gent solution and a soft cloth�

● Rinse all parts with clean water and dry them�

All parts of the milk system can also be put in the dishwasher�

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● Put the individual parts back together again (see also the quick reference guide)�

● Attach the beverage outlet directly from

the front rmly to the three connections.

● Replace the cover�

Cleaning the milk container

NOTICE:

Residue in the milk container can lead to the formation of mold�

For reasons of sanitation, the milk container should be cleaned regularly� Only the individual parts of the lid are suitable for being cleaned in the dishwasher� Clean the stainless steel milk container by hand with a mild detergent�

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Cleaning the brewing unit

(see also the Quick reference guide) In addition to the automatic cleaning

program, the brewing unit should be removed regularly for cleaning�

● Open the appliance door�

● Use the power switch J to switch off the appliance completely�

● Remove the protective cover of the brewing unit�

● Remove the coffee grounds container�

● Slide the red latch on the brewing unit all the way to the left j�

● Press the eject lever right down� The brewing unit will be released�

● Take hold of the brewing unit by the recessed grips and carefully remove it�

● Remove the cover of the brewing unit and clean thoroughly under running water�

● Clean the strainer of the brewing unit thoroughly under the water jet�

● Thoroughly clean the connecting nozzles of the brewing unit�

Important: Clean it without using washing-up liquid and do not put it in

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the dishwasher�

● Clean the inside of the appliance thor- oughly with a moist cloth, removing any coffee residues�

● Leave the brewing unit and the inside of the appliance to dry�

● Place the cover back on the brewing unit�

● Push the brewing unit all the way into the appliance and press on the middle until it audibly clicks into place�

NOTICE:

The red latch must be right over at the left at j before replacing (see diagram E)�

● Press the eject lever up and push the red latch over to the right to k�

● Insert the coffee grounds container�

● Replace the protective cover�

● Close the appliance door�

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Service programs

(see also the Quick reference guide) The following messages will appear on the

display at certain intervals, either

“Descaling program required!” or “Cleaning program required!” or “Clean & Descale program required!”�

The unit should immediately be cleaned or descaled using the appropriate program� Alternatively, the two processes Descale and Clean can be carried out together using the Clean & Descale function (see the section “Clean & Descale”)� Failure to carry out the service program according to the instructions may damage the appliance�

Note: If the appliance is not descaled when it is supposed to be, the message “Descaling

programme is overdue. Device will shortly be locked.” will appear� Immediately perform

the descaling process in accordance with the instructions� If the appliance is locked, it can only be operated again once the descaling process has been carried out�

To display how many beverages can still be prepared before one of the service programs needs to be run, proceed as follows:

● Press E�

● Select “Service info” with the K or L arrow button�

● Press M to call up the information�

NOTICE:

For each of the service programs, use descaling and cleaning agents as described in the instructions and observe the (relevant) safety information� Never interrupt a service program� Never use vinegar, citric acid or any vinegar-based or citric acid-based agents� Never place descaling tablets or other descaling materials in the coffee drawer! Specially developed, suitable descaling and cleaning tablets are available from retail outlets or from customer services (see the section “Accessories”)�

CAUTION

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Do not drink or come into contact with cleaning or descaling materials� Keep cleaning materials and descaling tablets out of the reach of children� They may be toxic�

NOTICE:

Before starting each service program (Descale, Clean or Clean & Descale) remove the brewing unit, clean as instructed and replace it� Be careful not to jam the milk tube when closing the door� After completion of each service program, wipe the appliance immediately with a soft, damp cloth to remove any residues from the descaling and cleaning solution� It is possible for corrosion to form underneath such deposits� New sponge cloths may contain salts� Salts can cause rust film on stainless steel and must therefore be washed out thoroughly before use� Clean the beverage outlet, milk tubes and connecting piece thoroughly�

Descaling

Takes about 21 minutes�

● Press E�

● Select “Descale” with the K or L arrow button�

● Press C� The display indicates the progress of the program�

● Empty the drip trays and replace�

● Remove the water lter (if there is one) and press C�

● Pour lukewarm water into the empty water tank up to the “0�5 l” mark and then dissolve one Thermador descaling tablet 00311823 in it�

Note:

If there is not enough descaling solution in the water tank, you will be asked to do the following� Refill using uncarbonated water and press C again�

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● Remove the suction pipe from milk container, wipe it and insert the end of the suction pipe into the hole on the coffee grounds container�

● Close the appliance door�

● Place a container with a capacity of 17 oz under the beverage outlet�

● Press C� The descaling program will now run for about 19 minutes�

● Remove the container and press C�

● Rinse the water tank and (if removed)

replace the water lter.

● Fill the tank with fresh water up to the “max” indicator�

● Replace the water tank and close the door�

● Place the container underneath the beverage outlet again�

● Press C� The descaling program will now run for about 2 minutes and rinse the appliance�

● Remove the container, empty the drip trays, replace and close the appliance door�

● Press C� The appliance

has nished descaling and is ready for

use again�

● Press E to exit the program�

Cleaning

Takes about 5 minutes�

● Press E�

● Select “Clean” with the K or L arrow button�

● Press C� The display indicates the progress of the program�

● Clean the beverage outlet and replace, empty the drip trays and replace�

● Open the ground coffee drawer, drop in a cleaning tablet and close the coffee drawer�

● Close the appliance door�

● Place a container with a capacity of 17 oz under the beverage outlet�

● Press C� The cleaning program will now run for about 5 minutes�

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● Remove the container, empty the drip trays, replace and close the appliance door�

● Press C� The appliance

has nished cleaning and is ready for use

again�

● Press E to exit the program�

Clean & Descale

Takes about 26 minutes� Clean & Descale combines the functions Descale and Clean� If both programs are due to be carried out close together, the fully automatic coffee machine will automatically suggest this service program�

● Press E�

● Select “Clean & Descale” with the K or L arrow button�

● Press C� The display indicates the progress of the program�

● Clean the beverage outlet and replace, empty the drip trays and replace�

● Open the ground coffee drawer, drop in a cleaning tablet and close the coffee drawer again�

● Remove the water lter (if there is one) and press C�

● Pour lukewarm water into the empty water tank up to the “0�5 l” mark and then dissolve one Thermador descaling tablet 00311823 in it�

Note:

If there is not enough descaling solution in the water tank, you will be asked to do the following� Refill using uncarbonated water and press C again�

● Remove the suction pipe from milk container, wipe it and insert the end of the suction pipe into the hole on the coffee grounds container�

● Close the appliance door�

● Place a container with a capacity of 17 oz under the beverage outlet�

● Press C�

The program will now run for about 19 minutes�

● Remove the container and press C�

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● Rinse the water tank and (if removed) replace the water lter.

● Fill the tank with fresh water up to the “max” indicator�

● Replace the water tank and close the door�

● Place the container underneath the beverage outlet again�

● Press C�

The program will now run for about 7 minutes and rinse the appliance�

● Remove the container, empty the drip trays, replace and close the appliance door�

● Press C� The appliance is descaled, cleaned and ready for use again�

● Press E to exit the program�

Special rinsing

NOTICE:

If any of the service programs are ever interrupted, for instance by a power failure, please proceed according to the information on the display:

● Rinse the water tank and rell it with fresh water up to the “max” mark�

● Press C� The program will now run for about 2 minutes and rinse the appliance�

● Empty the drip trays, replace and close the appliance door� The appliance is ready for use again�

● Press E to exit the program�

Tips on energy saving

● Press I to switch the appliance to “energy saving mode”� The appliance uses very little power when in “energy saving mode”, but monitors all safetyrelevant functions so as to avoid damage�

● In the menu under “Switch off after”, set the automatic switch off period to 15 minutes�

● Reduce the brightness of the display and the illumination in the menu to save energy�

● If possible, do not interrupt the dispensing of coffee or milk froth� Stopping a process prematurely results in higher energy

consumption and the drip tray lls up

more quickly�

● Descale the appliance regularly to avoid a build-up of limescale� Limescale residues cause higher energy consumption�

Frost protection

To prevent frost damage during transport and storage, completely empty the appliance beforehand (see the section “Menu – Transport protection”)�

Storing accessories

The fully automatic coffee machine has a special accessory drawer for storing the Quick reference guide and the accessories in the appliance�

● Put the measuring spoon and the water

lter into the accessory drawer.

● Put the Quick Reference Guide into the special support at the front of the accessory drawer�

● The long suction pipe can be stored in the holder on the inside of the door (Figure D)�

● The connecting element can be xed to the magnetic holder above the ground coffee drawer�

Accessories

The following accessories are available from customer service:

Accessories Order number

Customer service Cleaning tablets 00311820 Descaling tablets 00311823 Water lter 12008246 Milk container with

“FreshLock” lid Restrictors for opening

angle 92°

11005967

00636455

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Disposal

Please check with your local city on

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your regional disposal options�

Simple troubleshooting

The following table provides solutions for problems that may arise as you use your

Thermador machine. If you do not nd a solution for your specic problem or the problem

persists after troubleshooting, please contact 1-800-944-2904�

Problem Cause Solution

Strongly uctuating coffee or milk froth quality (e.g. uctu-

ation in quantity or milk froth spraying)�

Drinks cannot be dispensed� Beverage outlet or one of the

The drink runs out at the entire outlet during dispensing�

Too little milk froth, none at all, or the milk system is not taking in any milk�

The personally selected volume is not reached� Coffee dispensing slows to a trickle or stops completely�

Build-up of limescale in the appliance�

The suction pipe is blocked� Clean the suction pipe�

3 connections are blocked� Lower part of the beverage

outlet is missing�

Build-up of limescale in the appliance�

Beverage outlet or one of the 3 connections are blocked�

Milk not suitable for foaming� Do not use milk that has

Beverage outlet or the milk tubes are not correctly assembled�

The suction pipe is blocked� Clean the suction pipe�

Coffee is ground too nely. Preground coffee is too ne.

Heavy build-up of limescale in the appliance�

The brewing unit is soiled� Clean brewing unit, see

Descale the appliance according to the instructions, see the section “Service programs”�

Clean the beverage outlet and the connections�

Attach the lower part, see the section “Cleaning the milk system”�

Descale the appliance according to the instructions, see the section “Service programs”�

Clean the beverage outlet and the connections�

already been boiled� Use cold milk with a fat content of at least 1�5%�

Moisten the individual parts and put them together again�

Adjust the grinding level to a coarser setting� Use a coarser ground coffee�

Descale the appliance according to the instructions, see the section “Service programs”�

chapter “Cleaning the brewing unit”�

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