Bosch TKA 863., Instruction Manual

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TKA 86.. | 06/2014
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Descaling
This appliance is equipped with an
automatic descaling indicator. If calc indi­
cator lights up, the machine needs to be
descaled.
Regular descaling
● makes your appliance last longer,
● ensures proper function,
● prevents excessive steam,
● speeds up the brewing process,
● saves energy.
Descale the machine with a commercial
descaling agent.
● The appliance must be switched on.
● Make sure that carafe’s lid is closed when
you place the carafe 6 on the coffee
machine.
● Prepare the descaling solution according
to the manufacturer’s instructions and
pour it into the water tank 1 .
Warning: Do not fill with more than
6 cups .
● Press and hold down the button descale
10 calc
for at least 2 seconds. The
descaling process starts.
● The program interrupts the process
several times for a few minutes in order
to let the descaling agent penetrate the
deposits. The entire descaling process
takes about 30 minutes. When the
program is running, the display calc will
blink.
● When the descaling process is complete,
the display calc will no longer light up.
Operate the machine twice using clean
water, without coffee. Do not fill the tank
with more than
6 cups
of water.
● Carefully rinse all removable parts and
the carafe.
Troubleshooting
The machine takes noticeably longer
or switches itself off before the brewing
process is complete.
Æ Æ
The machine needs descaling.
● Descale the machine as per the instruc­
tions. To start the descaling program,
press and hold button 10 calc for at least
two seconds.
Tip: If your water is very hard, descale
the coffee machine more frequently than
requested by the calc indicator.
The drip stop 5 leaks.
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It needs to be cleaned.
● Clean drip stop 5 (in filter holder 4 ) under
running water while cleaning it several
times with your finger.