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Button
Function
Possible Values
Hours
Selecting the hours when setting the internal clock or the starting time for timer ope-
ration (see: ‘Integrated Timer’ and ‘Brewing Coffee / Setting the Starting Time’).
0 to 23
Minutes
Selecting the minutes when setting the internal clock or the starting time for timer ope-
ration (see: ‘Integrated Timer’ and ‘Brewing Coffee / Setting the Starting Time’).
00 to 59
INFORMATION SHOWN ON THE DISPLAY AREA
Parameter
Bedeutung
24 hours clock
In the upper line of the display area, the current time is shown. After holding the timer button
pressed for some seconds, the display is toggled to the starting time of the timer. While the starting
time is flashing on the display, you can adjust the starting time via the hours button or minutes but-
ton. When no button is pressed for more than 2 seconds, the appliance switches back to the clock.
Timer icon
After activating the timer, the timer icon appears at the right side of the time and the timer but-
ton is illuminated red.
Number of cups
The number of cups is shown on the left side under the time. Via the cups button, you may select
any desired value offered by the coffee maker (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12). There is no restriction to
this setting, and you do not need to adjust this value according to the filling of the water tank.
However, keep in mind that this value will determine the amount of coffee powder that will be
ground, thus effecting the strength of your coffee.
Strength icons
Below the time, the selected strength setting of your coffee is shown via an appropriate coffee
bean icon: mild (contours), medium (dotted), strong (filled). The grinder gives off the appropriate
amount of coffee powder.
Cup icon
This icon at the bottom right corner of the display area indicates that a brewing cycle has been star-
ted (manually or via the timer). The icon vanishes as soon as the brewing cycle is done and the
appliance starts the keep warm function. This moment is indicated via the assigned acoustic signal.
MEMORY FUNCTION
As long as the appliance is live without interruption, every entry you made on the
control panel is kept within the memory of the appliance—even after the automatic
shut-off, when only the on/off button is illuminated.
Any interruption of the power supply (e.g. power failure, for cleaning or storing)
deletes your settings. Only the grind size, set via the adjusting dial on top of the
brewing head, is kept (see below: ‘Setting the Grind Size’). When reactivating the
appliance, any other value is reset to factory settings.
IMPORTANT -
Before starting a brewing cycle, via a glance at the control panel
ensure that your preferred settings are still active.
SETTING THE GRIND SIZE
When you wish to use the grinder, you must fill the bean hopper with whole, roa-
sted coffee beans. Via the adjusting dial on the top of the brewing head, you can
set the grind size in a wide range. This setting determines the taste and strength of
your coffee. The optimum setting depends on your individual liking, the type of cof-
fee beans, the amount of coffee powder, used for the brewing cycle, and the roast.
• When selecting a too fine grind size, the water flows very slowly extracting a
lot of bitter and oily components. Your coffee gets very dark, strong, and bitter.
• With a very coarse grind size, the water flows too quickly resulting in a poor
extraction, leaving a lot of flavours in the coffee powder. Your coffee gets watery,
with deficiencies in flavour and taste.
For finding the optimum setting, you should start at a medium setting and check the
result. Make small steps, when changing the setting, then try the outcome. For each
change of the grind size, you should keep the other values constant (e.g. ratio of
coffee powder to water, strength setting). Then, check the influence. This is a reliable
way for getting the perfect settings.
RE-USABLE FILTER OR FILTER BAGS
You may use the provided re-usable filter or line the filter basket using paper filter
bags (size 4).
• When using the re-usable filter, there may be a little amount of very fine grounds
in your coffee. The amount depends on the grind size and type of coffee. This
is unavoidable but harmless. If you do not accept these grounds in your cup,
you can wait some minutes for the grounds to accumulate at the bottom of the
glass carafe. Then pour your coffee carefully and slowly. If this is not sufficient,
use paper filter bags.
• If you wish to get your coffee completely clear and without any fine grounds, you
need to use paper filter bags. Perhaps, you must try various brands until you get
the desired results, but always use size 4. Fold the seams of the filter bag and
line the inner walls of the filter basket with the filter bag, before covering the filter
bag via the splash shield. Using the splash shield is essential, when operating
the appliance with paper filter bags, because the splash shield will prevent the
filter bag from collapsing during operation and ensure that the water drips onto
the coffee powder.
