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An example

The machine must be ready to go and the function 
selector must be set to 

ù

.

Imagine you want to prepare a very hot large cup of mild 
coffee from beans:

Place a cup under the coffee dispenser.

Select 

 

Coffee

 using the drink selector.

Press the 

j

 key.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Use the 

f

 and 

g

 keys in the second row to set the 

size to 

ä

 

large

.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Select 

Strength

 using the 

f

 and 

g

 keys in the first 

row. Use the 

f

 and 

g

 keys in the second row to set 

the strength to 

É

 mil

d

.

 
 
 
 
 

Select 

Temperature

 using the 

f

 and 

g

 keys in the first 

row. Use the 

f

 and 

g

 keys in the second row to set 

the temperature to 

Å

 

very hot

.

Press the 

m

 key. 

 
 
 

The coffee is brewed and runs into the cup.

The 

m

 key changes into the 

ñ

 key as the coffee is being 

prepared. Preparation can be interrupted at any time by 
pressing the 

ñ

 key.

You can prepare other types of coffee in other strengths 
and sizes by adjusting the steps above accordingly.

The machine stores your chosen settings in each case, 
but you can change these settings immediately whenever 
necessary.

j

â Ñ Å

ò

Coffee

a

m

f

ä

Ö Ä

g

f

Size

 

large

g

b

m

f

ä

É

Ä

g

f

Strength

 

mild

g

b

m

f

ä É

Å

g

f

Temperature 

very hot

g

b

m

ä É Å

Coffee

ñ

Summary of Contents for CM 250

Page 1: ...Gaggenau Operating instructions Fully Automatic Espresso Machine CM 250 ...

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Page 3: ... Double Shot 13 An example 14 Preparation using ground coffee 15 Preparing coffee based drinks with milk 16 Preparing milk froth and warm milk 17 Obtaining hot water 18 Two cups at once 18 Customisation function 19 Menu and settings 21 Display messages 21 Basic settings 24 Setting the grind fineness 28 Water filter 29 Daily maintenance and cleaning 30 Daily maintenance 30 Cleaning the milk system ...

Page 4: ...hold like environments such as staff kitchens in shops offices agricultural and other small businesses or for use by guests at bed and breakfast establishments small hotels and similar residential facilities Do not place anything in this machine apart from cold fresh water and the substances indicated in these instructions coffee cleaning agent and descaler Use indoors and at room temperature only...

Page 5: ...5 Standard equipment Fully Automatic Espresso Machine CM 250 ...

Page 6: ...ble Bean container Ground coffee drawer ground coffee cleaning tablet Grind fineness adjustment Brewing unit access door Display and controls Compartment for accessories and quick reference guide Shelf Coffee dispenser and milk frother height adjustable ...

Page 7: ... of which provides access to different functions ü The machine is in idle mode y Move the function selector to this position to configure the basic settings ù Move the function selector to this position to select one of the standard drink types Positions 4 9 These positions allow you to store preparation instructions for up to six customised drinks û Move the function selector to this position to ...

Page 8: ...r to the left and slot the hose into the corresponding bracket This can be done without disconnecting the hose The machine includes the following standard accessories Ground coffee spoon for loading ground coffee Short milk hose for the milk container Long milk hose for use with milk cartons or bottles Milk container insulated The following accessories can be ordered by contacting after sales serv...

Page 9: ...p appears in the display The default language is Deutsch German 3 Use the h and i keys to select your preferred display language The following languages are available English Deutsch Français Nederlands Italiano Español Português Svenska Dansk Norsk Suomi Ελληνικά Русский Türkçe Česky The language selected is indicated by a bold frame 4 Press the b key to save your selection and exit the menu The ...

Page 10: ...still warm when switched on or if no coffee was dispensed prior to the machine entering idle mode Idle mode The fully automatic espresso machine is in idle mode when the function selector is in position ü The keys are not activated and the display backlighting switches off after about a minute There are two display settings for idle mode The default setting displays the word GAGGENAU The display c...

Page 11: ...sso machine before it leaves the factory should ensure optimal operation Access system The machine can be retracted from the built in housing for access as follows Set the function selector to y and press the ò key if the machine is switched on or remove the shelf to reveal the handle and then pull on the handle The machine automatically slides into access position 1 which allows you to load water...

Page 12: ...erved in a wide cup i Latte macchiato equal parts espresso and milk froth topped up with milk best served in a tall glass à Cappuccino 1 3 espresso 1 3 milk and 1 3 milk froth best served in a cup You may be able to select further options depending on your choice of drink â Size Ñ Strength Å Temperature Press the j key to access and activate this selection menu Use the f and g keys in the first ro...

Page 13: ... prepared in two steps see Double Shot and Two cups at once Wait until the process has completely finished Double Shot Brewing coffee for too long allows an excess of bitter substances and other undesirable flavours to dissolve rendering your drink less palatable and more difficult to digest The CM 250 has a special Double Shot function that allows you to make a bigger cup of coffee without this d...

Page 14: ...rature using the f and g keys in the first row Use the f and g keys in the second row to set the temperature to Å very hot 7 Press the m key The coffee is brewed and runs into the cup The m key changes into the ñ key as the coffee is being prepared Preparation can be interrupted at any time by pressing the ñ key You can prepare other types of coffee in other strengths and sizes by adjusting the st...

Page 15: ...ng 7 Select the required drink using the drink selector only drinks marked with the ã symbol can be prepared using ground coffee and then adjust the size and temperature if required 8 Place a cup under the coffee dispenser 9 Press the m key in the third row The coffee is brewed and runs into the cup To prepare another cup reload with ground coffee and repeat the process If coffee is not dispensed ...

Page 16: ...t through the opening on the right and close the sliding door again Place the filled milk container on the right next to the coffee dispenser and connect the milk hose at the top of the milk container Milk from the milk carton bottle Slide the machine out see Access system take out the long milk hose which is stored in a compartment on the right hand side and then push the machine back into the ho...

Page 17: ... after every use see Cleaning the milk system Preparing milk froth and warm milk Caution risk of burns The milk frother becomes hot during operation Allow it to cool after use before touching Note Use cold milk with a fat content of at least 1 5 to produce optimal milk froth 1 Set the function selector to ù 2 Connect the milk hose as described in Preparing coffee based drinks with milk 3 Place a c...

Page 18: ...ensed into the cup or glass Preparation can also be stopped temporarily using the ñ key in the third row Two cups at once 1 Set the function selector to ù 2 Place a cup under each of the two left and right coffee dispensers 3 Select b 2 x Espresso or A 2 x Coffee using the drink selector 4 Press the j key and then use the f and g keys to select and set the size strength and temperature 5 Press the...

Page 19: ...menu 4 Use the f and g keys in the first row to select your settings 5 Make your fine adjustments using the f and g keys in the second row Some or all of the following options will be available depending on the drink you have selected Coffee based drinks â Ö Å ê Milk mix drinks â Ö Å ç ê Warm milk Milk froth â ê Hot water â Å ê Size à small â medium ä large Strength É mild Ñ medium Ö strong Ü very...

Page 20: ...e ô key to store the current settings and then press the m key to start preparation of your drink The order of preparation depends on the drink selected but typically the coffee is ground first the milk is then prepared and finally the drink is brewed Preparation can also be stopped temporarily using the ñ key in the third row f â Ö Å è ê g f Temperature very hot g b m f â Ö Å ç ê g f Coffee Milk ...

Page 21: ...machine is doing at any given moment and to present messages that tell you about the machine s status and any necessary actions on your part The function selector must be turned to ù or one of the customised drink settings Accessing information Press the a key You have a choice of or indicates how many more drinks the machine can dis pense before it becomes necessary to start the descaling or clea...

Page 22: ...lean the milk system by hand press the ö or õ key and then confirm with the k key to clear the warning triangle There are two types of message 1 Advisory messages These messages can be cleared by pressing the k key or disappear automatically after 5 seconds Please use quick rinse programme for milk system or clean by hand Please descale Please clean Please descale and clean Please change water fil...

Page 23: ...s been completed CHECK WATER TANK INSERT WATER TANK REFILL WATER REFILL COFFEE BEANS EMPTY TRAYS INSERT TRAYS FILL GROUND COFFEE AND CLOSE DRAWER CLEAN BREWING UNIT INSERT BREWING UNIT CLOSE DOOR CALL AFTER SALES SERVICE TEMPERATURE TOO LOW POWER FLUCTUATIONS see Simple troubleshooting ò CHECK WATER TANK ...

Page 24: ...ing the menu Press the b key to save your new settings and exit the menu Note The menu bar can only show six functions at a time Use the f and g keys until the required function appears in the display You can page backwards and forwards as required using the f and g keys Key tone volume Use the e and d keys to adjust the volume of the key tone Display brightness Use the e and d keys to adjust the ...

Page 25: ...nect the machine switch it on again and then deactivate exhibition mode within 3 minutes Select language The different languages in which text can be presented are listed in the display The default setting is Deutsch German Use the h and i keys to select a different language if required Display text You can choose whether or not drink information and the name of personalized drinks are displayed d...

Page 26: ...ely report when it is time to descale The factory setting for water hardness is 4 You can establish your local water hardness either using the test strip provided or by asking your water provider Dip the test strip in the water briefly shake it gently wait one minute and read off the result Then use the e and d keys to set the machine water hardness figure accordingly Water filter Choose the appli...

Page 27: ...etting displays the volume of coffee or in the case of drinks containing coffee and milk such as h White coffee the volume of coffee and milk froth together Select the drink using the middle row keys and then press the ú key to enter the next level of the configuration process Use the top row keys to select the capacity you wish to change and then set the new capacity using the middle row keys Pre...

Page 28: ...ock 1 Set the function selector to ü 2 Press any key 3 The p symbol appears next to the middle key on the left 4 Press the p key for at least 6 seconds The child lock is deactivated and the machine can be used again Setting the grind fineness Use the grind dial to set your preferred fineness for the ground coffee Important Only adjust the grind fineness when the grinder is running otherwise you ma...

Page 29: ... replaced again when the Please change water filter message appears or after a maximum of two months Water filters have a limited life and must be replaced for reasons of hygiene and to prevent scale damaging the machine New filters can be obtained from after sales service see Accessories Each new filter installed must be rinsed as described at the beginning of this section before preparing drinks...

Page 30: ...tainer or put them in the dishwasher Do not put the shelf in the dishwasher 7 Wipe the interior of the machine where the trays rest 8 The lid and insulating sleeve of the milk container must only be wiped gently with a damp cloth Do not put them in the dishwasher 9 Replace all of the components Important The drip tray and coffee grounds container should be emptied and cleaned every day in order to...

Page 31: ...ough the opening on the right 4 Close the sliding door 5 Place a cup under the milk frother and place the end of the milk hose in the cup 6 Press the m key The machine now automatically dispenses water into the cup and draws it in again through the milk hose to rinse the system It takes about a minute to complete the programme 7 Empty the cup and clean the milk hose Milk system cleaning 1 Disassem...

Page 32: ...hwasher 1 Slide the machine all the way out see Access system 2 Put the machine into idle mode 3 Switch the machine off completely using the power switch O I so that all lights are extinguished 4 Swing the door to the brewing unit open using the handle provided 5 Slide the red catch on the brewing unit all the way towards the front of the machine 6 Press the red pushbutton grip the brewing unit us...

Page 33: ... the machine to dry Note Ideally you should always grease the seals on the brewing unit after the thorough cleaning process This is done by applying a thin layer of the special grease provided for this purpose see Accessories all over each seal 10 Reinsert the brewing unit making sure that it engages fully 11 Slide the red catch all the way towards the back of the machine and close the door ...

Page 34: ...ids used in cleaning Never use vinegar or citric acid or agents based on vinegar or citric acid to descale your machine Use only the tablets provided which have been developed especially for this fully automatic espresso machine for descaling and cleaning You can purchase more tablets from after sales service see Accessories Never place descaling tablets or other descaling agents in the drawer for...

Page 35: ...ector to û 2 Select the ì symbol from the menu 3 Press the m key The descaling programme begins and the display guides you through the programme 4 Empty and replace the drip tray and coffee grounds container 5 Place a 0 5 litre container under the milk frother 6 Press the k key Note The following message appears if the milk frother is not installed Please insert milk frother Insert the milk frothe...

Page 36: ...reinsert it now The machine is ready to use Descaling and cleaning Duration approximately 32 minutes The descaling and cleaning programme combines the functions of the separate descaling and cleaning programmes If the two programmes are due at about the same time your fully automatic espresso machine will automatically suggest running this combined service programme 1 Set the function selector to ...

Page 37: ...chine must be drained completely prior to transport and storage in order to prevent possible frost damage Drain the machine as follows The machine must be ready to use and the water tank must be full 1 Slide the machine out of the housing 2 Place a cup under the coffee dispenser 3 Set the drink selector to X Milk froth 4 Press m to start dispensing milk froth 5 Allow the machine to steam for about...

Page 38: ...round coffee Build up of limescale in the appliance Descale the appliance Coffee has no crema creamy foam Unsuitable type of coffee Use a type of coffee with a higher proportion of robusta beans The beans are no longer fresh Use fresh beans The grinding setting is not suitable for the beans Adjust the grinding setting to fine Coffee is too acidic The grinding setting is too coarse or the pre groun...

Page 39: ...two descaling tablets as described in the instructions Water dripped onto the inner floor of the appliance when the drip tray was removed Drip tray removed too early Wait a few seconds after the last drink was dispensed before removing the drip tray Display shows TEMPERATURE TOO LOW The operating temperature has not yet been reached Please wait for a short while Display shows POWER FLUCTUATIONS Ov...

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