Esperto Caffè

Coffee Machine

en Original instructions for use and warranty

Tchibo GmbH D-22290 Hamburg · 97826HB · 2021-12 · V1
Dear Customer
With your new fully automatic Tchibo coffee machine, you can make the
perfect espresso oder caffè crema. You will have no problems with this
coffee machine created by coffee experts: it is perfectly designed for
use with our Tchibo coffees. Check out www.tchibo.de/kaffeeguide for
your favourite coffee and useful tips on making coffee with the coffee
machine. This information is available in different languages.

We hope you will be entirely satisfied with this product.

Your Tchibo Team

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with coffee and water. For this reason, despite thorough cleaning,
you may still find minimal coffee or water residue in the machine.
This is not a sign of poor quality – the machine is in perfect
working order.

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 Contents
4 About these instructions 20 Standby mode
4 Safety warnings 21 Cleaning
21 Cleaning the housing
7 Removing protective films and packaging materials
21 Cleaning the water tank
8 At a glance (contents) 22 Cleaning the leftover water tray, the container for the coffee
grounds and the drip tray/grid
10 Initial operation – prior to first use
23 Cleaning the brewing unit
12 Rinsing the machine
24 Descaling
12 Switching the machine on/off
27 For a long period of non-use
13 Adjusting the height of the coffee spout
28 Problems / solutions
14 Preparing drinks
29 Technical specifications
15 Emptying the container for the coffee grounds,
30 Declaration of Conformity
the leftover water tray and the drip tray
30 Disposal
16 Preheating the cup
31 Warranty
16 Double beverage quantity
16 Adjusting the strength of the coffee -
Intense+ technology
17 Adjusting the amount of beverage
17 Restoring the factory settings for beverage quantities
18 Adjusting the grind setting
19 Extension for the coffee bean compartment
20 Adjusting the automatic rinsing process

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 About these instructions • It has been designed for use in households or for similar applications
such as
This product is equipped with safety features. Nevertheless, read - in shops, offices or similar work spaces,
the safety warnings carefully and only use the product as described  - agricultural buildings,
in these instructions to avoid accidental injury or damage.
- by customers in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast
Keep these instructions for future reference.If you give this product to establishments or other places offering accommodation.
another person, remember to also include these instructions.
If the machine is used for commercial purposes, it must be overseen
Symbols in these instructions: and cleaned by trained personnel. Maintenance that goes beyond
This symbol warns you This symbol warns you cleaning is not necessary for this machine.
of the danger of injury. of the danger of injury
caused by electricity. Location
The term DANGER warns of possible severe injuries and danger to life. Set up the machine in a dry, indoor room. Avoid rooms with high levels
of humidity or a high dust content. The machine is suitable for use at
The term WARNING warns of injury and severe material damage. ambient temperatures of +10 to +40°C.
The term CAUTION warns of slight injuries or damage. DANGER to children and people with restricted capabilities of
This indicates additional information. operating appliances
• Children must not be allowed to play with the machine. Keep the
machine and connection cable away from pets and children under the
age of 8.
• This machine may be used by children aged 8 and over or by people with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or who lack experience
Safety warnings and/or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been trained
in the safe use of the machine and understand the potential dangers.
Intended use • Children must not be allowed to clean the machine unless they are
The coffee machine has been designed for the following uses: over 8 years of age and supervised while doing so. This machine is
maintenance-free.
• Preparing espresso and caffè crema from whole (unground),
roasted coffee beans. • Set up the machine out of the reach of children.

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• The magnets in the drip tray and brewing unit cover make them easy • If the connection cable of this machine becomes damaged, it must
to fit into the machine. If one of these built-in magnets should come be replaced by the manufacturer, its customer service or a similarly
loose, keep it away from children. In the case that magnets are qualified person in order to avoid danger.
swallowed or inhaled, seek medical advice immediately. • Remove the mains plug from the wall socket...
Magnets connecting inside the body can lead to serious injuries. ... if a fault occurs,
• Keep the packaging materials out of the reach of children. ... if the machine will not be used for a prolonged period of time,
They pose several risks, including the risk of suffocation! ... before cleaning the machine.
Always pull on the plug, not the cable.
DANGER due to electricity
• To disconnect the machine from the mains completely, remove the
• Never immerse the machine, mains plug or connection cable
mains plug from the wall socket.
in water, as this could cause an electric shock. Never touch the
mains plug with wet hands. Do not use the machine outdoors. WARNING – fire hazard
• Do not clean the machine using pressure washers and do not position • Position the machine in such a way that it is free-standing for use;
it anywhere it could be cleaned with a pressure washer. never place it directly against a wall, in a corner, in a cupboard,
• Never leave the machine to operate unattended. against curtains, etc.
• Only connect the machine to a properly installed, grounded wall socket. WARNING – health hazards
The mains voltage must comply with the requirements stated in the • Empty and clean the leftover water tray, the container for the coffee
machine’s technical specifications. grounds and the drip tray regularly.
• Do not kink or squeeze the connection cable. • If you will not be using the machine for a prolonged period, empty
Keep it away from sharp edges and sources of heat. the water tank, coffee bean compartment, drip tray, leftover water tray
• Do not use the machine if the machine, connection cable or mains and container for the coffee grounds.
plug is damaged or if the machine has been dropped. • Change the water in the water tank daily to prevent germs from
• Do not make any modifications to the machine, connection cable or collecting.
other parts. Electrical appliances must only be repaired by qualified • Use only the cleaning and descaling agents listed in these instructions
electricians, as improper repairs can cause considerable damage. as well as the relevant cleaning utensils to clean this machine.
Only have repairs carried out by a specialist workshop or our customer The use of other cleaning agents can lead to health hazards.
care service.

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WARNING - risk of scalds/burns • Route the connection cable in such a way that it is not a tripping
• Do not touch the coffee spout opening during or immediately after use. hazard. Do not let the connection cable hang down from the surface
Avoid coming into contact with the beverage coming out of the spout. the machine is put on in order to ensure that the machine cannot
be pulled down by it.
• The brewing unit becomes hot when preparing beverages.
Do not remove the brewing unit during or shortly after use. • Keep all cards with magnetic strips, such as credit cards, debit cards,
etc. away from the drip tray and the cover for the brewing unit and all
• The surfaces of the heating element stay warm after use.
the magnets built into these parts. The cards could become damaged.
• If there is too little water in the tank during preparation, the machine You should also keep magnetic memory storage media and all devices
will stop the brewing process. The brewing process will automatically that are affected by magnetism or may sustain functional impairment
resume once the water tank has been filled and reinserted in the away from the machine.
machine.
• The machine is equipped with non-slip feet. Work surfaces often have
CAUTION – risk of injuries or material damage varnished or plastic finishes and are treated with a variety of care
• Only use the machine with the container for the coffee grounds and products. Some of these may contain substances that react adversely
the leftover water tray inserted. to the non-slip feet and soften them.
• Always pour fresh, cold tap or other drinking water into the water • The machine must not be exposed to temperatures below 4 °C.
tank. Do not use carbonated mineral water or any other liquids. Residual water in the heating system could freeze and cause damage.
• Never fill the coffee bean compartment with raw coffee (green, unroasted • Sound pressure level <70dB(A).
beans), beans that are caramelised or sugar-coated, beans mixed with
raw coffee, or loose ground coffee. Doing so could damage the machine.
• Grinder settings may only be adjusted while the grinder is in operation.
• Descale the machine as soon as it indicates that this is necessary.
• To move the machine, always hold it by the outer casing.
• To use the machine, place it on a stable, even and horizontal surface
that is well lit and not sensitive to heat or moisture.
• To ensure that the casing does not melt, do not place the machine on
a hob or immediately next to a hot oven, radiator or anything similar.

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 Packaging materials 4 Remove the transport
protection piece underneath
The packaging materials protect the machine during transport. the water tank.
Keep the packaging in case you need to transport or return the machine. 5. Clean the water tank in water
with a little washing-up liquid.
Then rinse it out thoroughly
under running water and dry
Removing protective films and packaging materials it.
Transport
protection
1. Take the machine out of
the packaging.
2. Pull all protective films off
the machine and remove
all packaging materials. 6. Reinsert the water tank
into the machine and push
it down as far as it will go.

3. Pull the water tank up and

out. In the water tank you
will find the cleaning brush
and extension piece for the
coffee bean compartment.
Remove both from the tank.

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 Opening for
the water tank At a glance (contents)
Grind adjuster
Water tank Coffee bean
compartment (160 g)

Warning lights

Control buttons

Height-adjustable coffee spout

Coffee spout opening

Container for
Particle filter coffee grounds

Cover cap
(brewing unit)

Brewing unit
Drip grid
On/Off button

Drip tray

Leftover water tray

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 Control buttons (white)
Cover for the
coffee bean T he control buttons are only visible when the machine
compartment is switched on.

Extension for the

Make Make Double drink
coffee bean espresso caffè crema quantity
compartment (300 g)

Intense+ Remove
function hot water

Warning lights (orange)

T he warning lights only light up when the machine requires
Connection cable maintenance.

Refill Refill Empty coffee

water beans grounds

Cleaning brush
Brewing unit Descale Empty
system

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 Initial operation – prior to first use 2. Push the drip tray and drip
grid all the way into the
1. Set up the machine... machine as illustrated.
... on a level worktop or surface that is not sensitive to moisture. The drip tray is held in place
by magnets.
... close to a wall socket. The length of the connection cable
is approx. 80 cm. 3. Pull the water tank up and
out of the machine.
... at a distance of at least 1 m away from hot, flammable
surfaces (hobs, ovens, radiators, etc.).
... at least 150 mm away from walls.

4. Fill the water tank with fresh,
cold tap water or drinking
water up to the MAX mark.
Never fill water directly into
the tank while the water tank
mm mm is still in the machine!
150 150

mm
150

5. Reinsert the water tank into

T he figure above shows the space required for machine operation
the machine. Press it down
when the drip tray and drip grid are in place. Pay attention to
as far as it will go.
this when selecting the installation location for the machine.
6. Remove the cover from the
coffee bean compartment.

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 7. 
Pour as many coffee The hot water button flashes
beans into the coffee bean and the heating up process
compartment as you will need starts.
for one day. The coffee bean
compartment holds approx.
160 g of coffee beans and can WARNING
also be extended to hold - risk of scalds/burns
approx. 300 g (see chapter Hot water or hot coffee coming out of the coffee spout can cause scalds.
titled “Extension for the coffee
• Do not touch the coffee spout opening during or immediately after
bean compartment”).
use. Avoid coming into contact with the beverage coming out of the
spout.
8. Place the cover back on the
coffee bean compartment. The pump starts after a few seconds. A small amount of water is flushed
­Press the cover all the way on through the system and dispensed into the drip tray.
so that the aroma protection 12. Pour out the water in the
seal can protect the aroma of drip tray if necessary.
the coffee beans.

9. Plug the connection plug into

the back of the machine.
13. Rinse the machine twice as described in the chapter “Rinsing the
10. Insert the mains plug into an
machine”. The machine is then ready for use.
easily accessible wall socket.

11. Press the On/Off button

to switch on the machine.

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 Rinsing the machine 6. Pour away the water in the
drip tray.
After using the machine for the first time or if you have not used the The machine is ready for use.
machine for longer than 2 days, rinse it by running 2 cups of water
through it.
Requirements:
• The machine is switched on and ready for use.
1. Slide the coffee spout up or Switching the machine on/off
down as required.
2. Place an empty container Requirements:
under the coffee spout. • The mains plug is plugged into the socket.
• The machine is switched off.
• The water tank is full.
• The coffee bean compartment is full.
Press the On/Off button
to switch on the machine.
3. Press the hot water button
as soon as all buttons light
up. The pump will flush water The hot water button flashes
through the pipes and into and the heating up process
the container underneath.
starts.
4. Pour away the water.
The pump starts after a few seconds. A small amount of water is flushed
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4. through the pipes and dispensed into the drip tray.
The machine is ready for use
soon as all the buttons are lit
up continuously.

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If the machine has previously been in operation shortly before Adjusting the height of the coffee spout
being switched on again and is therefore still warm, rinsing
will not be performed again. A new rinsing process will only The coffee spout is infinitely adjustable to suit different cup sizes.
be triggered when it has sufficiently cooled down. Refer to the
chapter titled ”Adjusting the automatic rinsing process”.
Press the On/Off button
to switch off the machine
again.

For espresso cups, For large cups, For tall glasses,

push the coffee slide the coffee slide the coffee
spout as far down spout as far up spout all the way
as necessary. as necessary. to the top and
remove the drip
tray.

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 Preparing drinks WARNING
– risk of scalds/burns
Requirements:
Hot water or hot coffee coming out of the coffee spout can cause scalds.
• The machine is switched on and ready for use.
• Do not touch the coffee spout opening during or immediately after
1. Slide the coffee spout up
use. Avoid coming into contact with the beverage coming out of the
or down as required.
spout.
2. Place an empty container
underneath the coffee spout. • A small amount of coffee is pre-brewed to allow its flavours
to develop fully. This process can be identified by the short
pause at the beginning of the brewing process.
• If there is too little water in the tank during preparation, the
machine will stop the brewing process. The brewing process
will automatically resume once the water tank has been filled
and reinserted in the machine.
3. Press the button for the type m  If you would like to stop the
of beverage you would like: brewing process prematurely,
press the same beverage
button again while brewing.
Espresso or
Tip: Y ou can change the amount of the beverage being brewed.
Learn more about how to do this in the chapter titled “Adjusting
the amount of the beverage”.
Caffè Crema. Default settings upon purchasing the machine:
Espresso approx. 40 ml – Caffè crema approx. 125 ml
The grinding and brewing process starts and stops automatically.

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 Emptying the container for the coffee grounds, 3. Place the container for the
the leftover water tray and the drip tray coffee grounds back into the
leftover water tray and push
  hen the container for
W both parts into the machine.
the coffee grounds is full
(after 10 brewings), the
”Empty coffee grounds”
symbol will light up. In or-
der for the symbol light to
go out, the machine must
be switched on and the 4. Place the drip grid into
container for the coffee the drip tray and push the
grounds must be removed drip tray all the way into
for at least 5 seconds. the machine.
1. Empty the leftover water tray,
the container for the coffee
grounds and the drip tray
regularly. To do this, remove
the drip tray. Pull the leftover
water tray with the container
for the coffee grounds out
of the machine.

2. Empty the container for the

coffee grounds, the leftover
water tray and the drip tray
if necessary.

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 Preheating the cup m Press the button for the type
of beverage you would like:
Fill the cup with hot water and pour it away shortly before using the cup. The machine carries out
This will help your espresso or caffè crema taste its best. 2 brewing processes
The dispensed hot water is only suitable for preheating the cup. (Espresso approx. 80 ml and
It is NOT suitable for preparing tea or other instant beverages. Caffè Crema approx. 250 ml).
Requirements: If you like your coffee a little stronger, press both the 2x button
and the Intense+ button before preparing the beverage of your
• The machine is switched on and ready for use.
choice.
• There is a cup placed underneath the coffee spout.
 Press the hot water button.
m
About 50 ml hot water will be Adjusting the strength of the coffee -
dispensed into the cup below. Intense+ technology
Pour the water away before
starting the brewing process. Requirements:
• The machine is switched on and ready for use.
Double beverage quantity • There is a cup placed underneath the coffee spout.
m If you wish to make the coffee
Requirements: stronger, press the Intense+
• The machine is switched on and ready for use. button first before pressing
one of the beverage buttons.
• There is a cup placed underneath the coffee spout.

m If you wish to prepare double
the quantity, press the 2x The Intense+ button flashes.
button first before pressing
the button for your chosen m Press the button for the type
beverage. of beverage you would like:
The 2x button flashes. The coffee will then be made
using more beans.

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 Adjusting the amount of beverage 4. Release the button as soon
as the desired quantity has
You can also permanently change the factory settings for the beverage been dispensed into the cup.
quantities. You can customise one setting for each beverage button: The setting has been saved; two beeps sound in confirmation.
Espresso and Caffè Crema
Restoring the factory settings for beverage quantities
Default settings upon purchasing the machine: You can restore the original settings for the water quantity.
Espresso approx. 40 ml I Caffè Crema approx. 125 ml
Requirements:
• If the modified amount of beverage is not to your liking, The machine is switched on and ready for use.
simply repeat the process to change the setting again. 1. Press and hold both the
• Information on restoring the original amount of beverage can On/Off button and the
be found in the section titled “Restoring the factory settings”. Intense+button (for approx.
5 seconds) until 2 beeps
Requirements: sound.
• The machine is switched on and ready for use. 2. Release the buttons.
• There is a cup placed underneath the coffee spout. The factory settings for the water quantity have been restored.
1. Press the beverage button
of your choice (e.g. Caffè
Crema) to start the grinding
the brewing process.
2. Wait until the beans have
been ground.
3. As soon as coffee starts to
come out of the coffee spout,
press and hold the Beverage
button.

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 Adjusting the grind setting Increasing the coarseness of the grind
Increase the coarseness of the grind when you want the coffee to flow
CAUTION – material damage more quickly, for example if the coffee is too strong for your taste.
• Grinder settings may only be adjusted while the grinder is in 4. Press one of the two
operation. beverage buttons
• Adjust the grind settings in small increments, and observe the (Espresso or Caffè Crema).
changes after 1 - 2 cups of coffee, before carrying out any new 5. While the coffee is being
adjustments. ground, turn the grind
adjuster clockwise towards
Requirements: to a larger dot .
The machine is switched on and ready for use.
1. Slide the coffee spout up
or down as required.
Increasing the fineness of the grind
2. Place an empty container
Increase the fineness of the grind when you want the coffee to flow
underneath the coffee spout.
more slowly and have more aroma, for example if the coffee is too
weak for your taste.
4. Press one of the two
beverage buttons
(Espresso or Caffè Crema).
5. While the coffee is being
ground, turn the grind
3. Remove the cover from the adjuster anticlockwise
coffee bean compartment. towards to a smaller dot .
The grind adjuster is
located in the coffee bean
compartment. It has been
If the grind setting is too fine, the coffee may flow very slowly
preset to level 2 as default.
or not at all.

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 Extension for the coffee bean compartment 4. Pour in coffee beans.

You can increase the capacity of the coffee bean compartment from
160 g to 300 g. Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the cover from the
coffee bean compartment.

2. Insert the extension into the 5. Place the cover back on the
opening of the coffee bean extension.
compartment as illustrated. Press the lid all the way on
Press it all the way in. so that the aroma protection
seal can protect the aroma
of the coffee beans.

3. Take the cover off the

extension.

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 Adjusting the automatic rinsing process Standby mode
The factory settings for the machine mean that automatic rinsing only Always switch the machine to standby mode after use by pressing the
starts when the machine is cold. If the machine has previously been in On/Off button. The machine will then consume very little energy. If no
operation shortly before being switched on again and is therefore still button is pressed for about 10 minutes, the machine will automatically
warm, rinsing will not be performed again. A new rinsing process will only switch to standby mode. This is both a safety function and a way to save
be triggered when it has sufficiently cooled down. energy. You have the choice between four lengths of time after which the
You can adjust the risnsing process so that it takes place automatically machine should switch off automatically: 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes
after each time the machine is switched on. or 120 minutes. The different switch-off times can be set as follows:
Requirements: 1. When switching the machine
on or off, press and hold the
The machine is switched on and ready for use. On/Off button for approx. 5
1. Press and hold the On/Off seconds. 2 beeps will sound:
button and the hot water One of the 4 buttons will light up permanently while the other 3 buttons
button for approx. 5 seconds flash. The permanently illuminated button shows the currently set
until you hear 2 beeps. switch-off time:
2. Release the buttons.
Machine off
The automatic rinsing process now takes place after each time the after 10 minutes
machine is switched on.
M  To restore the previous, temperature-dependent setting, follow Machine off
the exact same procedure. after 20 minutes

Machine off
after 30 minutes

Machine off af-

ter 120 minutes

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 2. Press the button with the
Daily Weekly As required
required switch-off time
(2 beeps will sound) Machine housing X X
or wait approx. 10 seconds
Clean the water tank X X
to keep the displayed
switch-off time. Rinse the water tank X X
Filter in the water tank X X
Cleaning Container for coffee X X
grounds, leftover
DANGER – risk of fatal electric shock water tray, drip tray
Brewing unit X X
Electric shock can cause serious injuries and/or death.
• Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before cleaning the Cleaning the housing
machine. M  Wipe the housing with a soft, damp cloth.
• Never immerse the machine, mains plug or connection cable in M  You can also wipe the compartment for the leftover water tray
water or any other liquids. with a soft, damp cloth as required.
• Do not clean the machine with a water jet. Clean it only as described Cleaning the water tank
in the following instructions.
M  Clean the water tank in water with a little washing-up liquid.
CAUTION – material damage Then rinse it out thoroughly under running water and dry it.
Incorrect cleaning or lack of cleaning can damage the machine. The water tank is not dishwasher-safe.
• Do not use any caustic, aggressive or abrasive products for cleaning. The particle filter in the water tank can be removed in order to remove
limescale, etc.
• The machine itself as well as all other detachable parts must not
be cleaned in the dishwasher.

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 1. Pull the filter upwards and off. 4. Wash all parts with water
2. Rinse it off under running and washing-up liquid.
water. Dry all parts thoroughly.
These parts are not
dishwasher-safe.
5. Place the container for the
coffee grounds back into
the leftover water tray and
3. Then reinsert it in the opening push both parts into the
in the water tank, pressing it machine.
in as far as it will go.
Cleaning the leftover water tray, the container for the coffee
grounds and the drip tray/grid
1. Remove the drip tray.
2. Pull the leftover water tray 6. Place the drip grid into the
with the container for the drip tray.
coffee grounds out of the 7. Push the drip tray and
machine. drip grid all the way into
the machine.

3. Empty the container for the

coffee grounds, the leftover
water tray and the drip tray
if necessary.

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Cleaning the brewing unit 3 Firmly press and hold the two
orange-coloured buttons and
WARNING - risk of burns
pull the brewing unit straight
forwards out of the machine.
The brewing unit becomes hot during use.
• Do not clean the brewing unit immediately after using the machine.
Allow the machine to cool down before removing the brewing unit
for cleaning.
1. Press on the lower part
of the cover cap for the 4. Rinse the brewing unit
brewing unit as shown. under warm, running water.
5. Then let the brewing unit
dry completely.

2. Take hold of the cover cap 6. Remove the remaining coffee

at the top... powder from the tray using
the enclosed cleaning brush.

7. Press the brewing unit back

... and pull it off the machine.
into the machine using some
Click ! force, and without pressing
the orange-coloured buttons.
You should hear and feel the
brewing unit lock into place.

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 8 Place the cover cap back  hen the ”Descale”
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into the machine in front symbol appears on
Click !
of the brewing unit. It is held the display, the machine
in place by magnets. needs to be descaled.
Descale the machine within the next few days. Do not wait any longer,
otherwise so much limescale may build up that a descaling agent will
no longer have any effect.
Descaling takes about 15 minutes.
Do not leave the machine unattended during the descaling process.
Descaling
Requirements:
CAUTION — damage to the machine due to limescale deposits The machine is switched on and ready for use.
Limescale can damage the machine. 1. Pull the water tank up and
out of the machine.
• Descale the machine as soon as the machine indicates that this
is necessary. This increases its service life and saves energy.
• Do not use any descaling agents made on the basis of formic acid.
• Use a standard, liquid, descaling agent suitable for coffee and
espresso machines. Other agents may damage materials in the
machine and/or have no effect. 2. Pour a standard, liquid,
T he descaling process cannot be interrupted. If an interruption descaling agent suitable for
nevertheless occurs during the descaling process (e.g. due to coffee and espresso machines
a power outage), it must be completed the next time the machine into the empty water tank.
is switched on. The machine will not be able to brew coffee again Pour in water up to the MAX
until the process is completed. marking. Please observe the
manufacturer's instructions.

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3. Reinsert the water tank into 6. Release the buttons.
the machine. Press it down T he “Descale” symbol
as far as it will go. and...

... the Espresso button

will flash.

4 Place an empty container 7. Press the Espresso button to

(with a capacity of at least start the descaling process.
500 ml) under the coffee
spout. Remove the drip tray
The “Descale” symbol
if necessary. You will need
will flash.
to empty the container
underneath several times
during the descaling
process. The descaling process begins.
Descaling takes approx. 15 minutes.
5. Press and hold the On/Off
The machine pumps descaling solution into the pipes several times
button and the Espresso
in 40-second intervals. Each time, approx. 50 ml is dispensed into the
button (for approx. 5 seconds)
container.
until you hear 2 beeps.

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8. Pour out the dispensed Rinsing process
descaling solution each time 11. Place an empty container
to ensure that the container (with a capacity of at least
does not overflow. 500 ml) under the coffee
Once the process is spout.
complete, the “Descale” This container will need to
symbol and the ”Refill be emptied several times
water” symbol will during the rinsing process.
light up and...
12. Fill the water tank with cold
... t he Espresso button tap water up to the MAX mark.
will flash.
13. Reinsert the water tank
into the machine and push
9. Remove the water tank it down as far as it will go.
from the machine.
10. Clean the water tank
thoroughly as described in
the chapter titled ”Cleaning”,
section “Cleaning the water
tank”. The rinsing process T he “Refill water” symbol
will now start. goes out and the rinsing
phase begins automati-
cally after a few seconds.
A large amount of water in the water tank is passed through the pipes
of the machine. The machine will then pause for approx. 1 minute.
Then the water in the water tank is passed through the machine.
Afterwards, the machine will automatically switch into standby
mode. The descaling process is complete.

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 For a long period of non-use T he “Empty system”
symbol now lights
If you will not be using the machine for a longer period of time, e.g. when up permanently.
you go on holiday, we recommend for reasons of hygiene that you clean The pump transports the remaining water out of the pipes of the
the machine as described in the “Cleaning” chapter and remove the water machine. It stops automatically as soon as there is no more water inside.
from the machine’s pipe system. The residual water runs into the container beneath the spout.
Requirements: Afterwards, the machine will automatically switch into standby mode.
The machine is switched on and ready for use.
When you wish to use the machine again at a later time, proceed
1. Place an empty container
(with a capacity of at least as described in the chapter titled “Initial operation – prior to first use”.
250 ml) under the coffee
spout.
Remove the drip tray if
necessary.

2. Press and hold the On/Off

button and the Caffè-Crema
button (for approx. 5 sec)
until you hear 2 beeps.
3. Release the buttons.
The “Empty system”
symbol flashes.

4. Remove the water tank from

the machine.

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 Problems / solutions The “Brewing unit” symbol is lit up.
Is the brewing unit or the cover cap incorrectly inserted?
The “Refill water” symbol is lit up. Remove the cover cap and check that the brewing unit is
Is the water tank empty? securely in place (see chapter titled “Cleaning”, section
Fill the water tank with fresh water and place it back in the “Cleaning the brewing unit”).
machine. The pump starts automatically and continues with The “Descale” symbol is lit up.
the brewing process (if it was interrupted). The machine needs to be descaled. Do this within the next
Was the water tank pulled out of the machine during the brewing couple of days. Do not wait any longer, otherwise so much
process? This will immediately stop the brewing process. limescale may build up that a descaling agent will no longer
Reinsert the water tank into the machine. have any effect. ­A self-induced defect of this kind will not be
The “Refill beans” symbol is lit up. covered by the warranty. Proceed as described in the chapter
Is the coffee bean compartment empty? titled “Descaling”.
Pour beans into the coffee bean compartment. The coffee beans The hot water button lights up while descaling /
will automatically be pulled into the grinder and ground during the descaling process is not completed.
the next grinding/brewing process. Take the water tank out of the machine. Clean the tank
The “Empty coffee grounds” symbol lights up or flashes. thoroughly as described in the chapter “Cleaning“, section
Is the container for the coffee grounds full? “Cleaning the water tank“. Fill the water tank with cold tap
Empty the container for the coffee grounds and put it back into the water up to the MAX mark. Insert the water tank back into the
machine together with the leftover water tray after no sooner than machine. Place an empty container (with a capacity of at least
approx. 5 seconds (see chapter titled “Emptying the container for 500 ml) under the coffee spout. Press the hot water button.
the coffee grounds, the leftover water tray and the drip tray”). The machine will flush water through the pipes before
switching automatically to Standby mode. The descaling process
 Is the leftover water tray with the container for the coffee
is now complete.
grounds correctly inserted in the machine?
Put it back into the machine (see chapter titled “Emptying the The coffee is not hot enough.
container for the coffee grounds, the leftover water tray and the Especially in the case of espresso, the quantity of coffee is so
drip tray“). small compared to the size of the cup that it cools down quickly.
Pre-heat the cup. Proceed as described in the chapter titled
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The coffee is too weak. Technical specifications
Adjust the grinder to a finer setting. If necessary, press the
Intense+ button before pressing the beverage button in order Model: 640 169
to make the coffee stronger. Mains voltage: 220-240 V ~ 50-60 Hz
The coffee flows slowly out of the coffee spout. Power: 1235-1470 watts
Adjust the grinder to a coarser setting. Proceed as described Power consumption
in the chapter titled ”Setting the grind degree”. when turned off: 0.5 watts
The machine takes an unusually long amount of time to Protection class: I
heat up. The coffee or hot water is only being dispensed Pump pressure: 19 bar
in small amounts.
Sound pressure level: <70dB(A)
The machine needs to be descaled even if the “Descale”
Automatic switch-off: after 10, 20, 30 or 120 minutes
symbol is not lit up. Proceed as described in the chapter
titled ”Descaling”. Preset brew quantities:  Espresso approx. 40 ml
Caffè Crema aprox. 125 ml
Coffee grounds container: approx. 10 portions
Ambient temperature: +10 to +40 °C
Made exclusively for: Tchibo GmbH, Überseering 18,
22297 Hamburg, Germany
In the course of product improvement, we reserve the right
to make technical and optical modifications to the product.

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 Declaration of Conformity Disposal
Tchibo GmbH hereby declares that this product is in compliance The product and its packaging have been manufactured from valuable
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the materials that can be recycled. Recycling reduces the amount of refuse
following directives at the time of its being placed on the market: and helps to preserve the environment.
2006/42/EC – Machinery Directive Dispose of the packaging at a recycling point that sorts materials
2014/30/EU - EMC Directive by type. Make use of the local facilities provided for collecting paper,
cardboard and lightweight packaging.
2009/125/EC – Ecodesign Directive
Appliances marked with this symbol must not be disposed
2012/19/EU – WEEE
of along with household waste!
2011/65/EU – Restriction of the use of certain hazardous You are legally obliged to dispose of old appliances separately
substances in electrical and electronic equipment from household waste. Electronic appliances contain hazardous
substances and, if stored or disposed of improperly, may cause harm to
health and the environment. Information about collection points where
old appliances can be disposed of free of charge is available from your
local authorities.

The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found by entering

the model number (640 169) at www.tchibo.de/anleitungen.

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 Warranty Service and repair
Tchibo GmbH grants a 2
­ 4 month warranty from the date of purchase. If, contrary to our expectations, a defect is found, please contact
Tchibo GmbH, Überseering 18, 22297 Hamburg, ­Germany our customer
­­ care service. Our customer consultants will be happy
We will remedy all defects in workmanship or materials within the to advise you on further procedure.
­warranty period. In order for the ­warranty to be granted, all warranty If you have any questions relating to product information, ordering
claims must be ­ac­companied by proof of purchase from Tchibo or from ­accessories or servicing, please c­ ontact our customer care service.
an authorised Tchibo ­distribution partner. This warranty is valid within ­Please have the product number to hand in case of any queries.
the EU, Switzerland and Turkey.
Damage due to improper use, failure to decalcify, as well as worn parts Customer care service
and c­ onsumables, are not covered by the warranty. These can be
ordered from our customer care service. Email: service@tchibo.de
This warranty does not restrict statutory ­warranty rights.

Product number

640169
You can find the product
Product number of your coffee machine
number on the type plate on the bottom
640169 of the casing. Before laying the
Type /
­Model coffee machine on its side,
202144000001

remove the drip tray and pull

out the water tank and leftover water tray with the container for coffee
grounds. Place a cloth or mat underneath to p­ rotect surfaces from any
residual coffee or water that may leak out.

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