1. Introducción
This manual provides essential information for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your Tchibo Cafissimo Compact coffee capsule machine. Please read these instructions carefully before first use and keep them for future reference.
2. Instrucciones de seguridad importantes
- Lea todas las instrucciones antes de utilizar el aparato.
- No sumerja el aparato, el cable de alimentación ni el enchufe en agua ni en otros líquidos.
- Mantenga el aparato fuera del alcance de los niños.
- Desenchufe siempre el aparato de la toma de corriente antes de limpiarlo o cuando no esté en uso.
- No opere ningún aparato con un cable o enchufe dañado, o después de que el aparato funcione mal o haya sufrido algún daño de cualquier tipo.
- Use only original Tchibo Cafissimo capsules.
- El aparato genera agua caliente y vapor. Tenga cuidado para evitar quemaduras.
3. Producto terminadoview
The Tchibo Cafissimo Compact is a coffee capsule machine designed for preparing Espresso, Caffè Crema, and filter coffee with a simple button press. It features a programmable beverage quantity and an integrated capsule collector.
Figura 3.1: Frente view of the Tchibo Cafissimo Compact machine with a prepared coffee.
Figura 3.2: Lado view of the Tchibo Cafissimo Compact machine, highlighting its compact design.
Figura 3.3: View of the Tchibo Cafissimo Compact, illustrating the water tank and capsule insertion area.
Componentes clave:
- Tanque de agua: Removable tank for fresh water (1.2 Litre capacity).
- Punto de venta de café: Dónde se dispensa el café preparado.
- Compartimento de cápsulas: Area for inserting coffee capsules.
- Capsule Collector: Recoge hasta 8 cápsulas usadas.
- Bandeja de goteo: Collects excess liquid and supports the cup.
- Panel de control: Buttons for Espresso, Caffè Crema, and filter coffee, and indicator lights.
4. Configuración inicial
- Desembalaje: Retire con cuidado la máquina de su embalaje. Retire todas las películas protectoras y el material de embalaje.
- Colocación: Coloque la máquina sobre una superficie estable, nivelada y resistente al calor, lejos de fuentes de agua y de la luz solar directa.
- Enjuague del tanque de agua: Remove the water tank, rinse it thoroughly with fresh water, and fill it with fresh, cold drinking water up to the MAX mark. Reinsert the tank securely.
- Primer ciclo de enjuague:
- Coloque una taza vacía debajo de la salida del café.
- Plug the machine into a grounded power outlet. The indicator lights will flash.
- Press any coffee preparation button (e.g., Caffè Crema button). The machine will start a rinsing cycle, dispensing hot water.
- Repeat this process 2-3 times to ensure the internal system is clean.
- La máquina ya está lista para usarse.
5. Instrucciones de funcionamiento
5.1 Preparación del café (Espresso, Caffè Crema, Café filtrado)
- Asegúrese de que el tanque de agua esté lleno con agua fresca.
- Open the capsule compartment lever.
- Insert a Tchibo Cafissimo capsule into the compartment. Close the lever firmly.
- Place an appropriate cup under the coffee outlet.
- Press the desired coffee preparation button:
- Small Cup Icon: For Espresso.
- Medium Cup Icon: For Caffè Crema.
- Large Cup Icon: For Filter Coffee.
- The machine will start brewing. The indicator light for the selected beverage will flash during preparation and remain steady when ready.
- After brewing, open the capsule compartment lever to eject the used capsule into the integrated collector. Close the lever.
5.2 Programming Beverage Quantity
You can customize the amount of coffee dispensed for each button:
- Ensure the machine is ready (indicator lights steady).
- Insert a capsule and place a cup.
- Press and hold the button for the beverage you wish to program (e.g., Espresso button).
- Release the button when the desired amount of coffee has been dispensed into the cup. The new quantity is now saved for that button.
5.3 Apagado automático
The Tchibo Cafissimo Compact machine automatically switches off after approximately 15 minutes of inactivity to save energy.
6. Mantenimiento y limpieza
6.1 Limpieza diaria
- Drip Tray and Capsule Collector: Empty and rinse the drip tray and capsule collector daily. Clean them with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.
- Tanque de agua: Enjuague el tanque de agua diariamente y rellénelo con agua fresca.
- Exterior de la máquina: Limpie el exterior de la máquina con un limpiadoramp, soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
6.2 Descalcificar
The machine has an integrated descaling display. When the descaling indicator light illuminates, it is time to descale the machine. Regular descaling is crucial for maintaining performance and extending the machine's lifespan. Use a suitable descaling agent, such as the free Durgol descaler often included, or another recommended descaler for coffee machines.
- Empty the water tank and the capsule collector.
- Fill the water tank with the descaling solution according to the descaler manufacturer's instructions.
- Place a large container (at least 1.2 liters) under the coffee outlet.
- Follow the specific descaling procedure outlined in your descaler's instructions or the machine's full manual (often involves pressing and holding specific buttons).
- After the descaling cycle, rinse the water tank thoroughly and fill it with fresh water. Run at least two full water tanks through the machine to rinse out any descaling residue.
7. Solución de problemas
| Problema | Posible causa | Solución |
|---|---|---|
| La máquina no se enciende. | No hay suministro de energía. | Compruebe que el enchufe esté bien conectado a la toma de corriente. Compruebe el fusible. |
| No se dispensa café. | Water tank empty; capsule not inserted correctly; machine clogged. | Fill water tank. Ensure capsule is properly seated. Perform a descaling cycle. |
| El café está frío o no está lo suficientemente caliente. | Machine not preheated; limescale buildup. | Allow machine to preheat fully. Descale the machine. |
| Fugas de agua de la máquina. | El tanque de agua no está colocado correctamente; problema con el componente interno. | Ensure water tank is properly inserted. If problem persists, contact customer support. |
| La luz indicadora de descalcificación está encendida. | La máquina requiere descalcificación. | Realice un ciclo de descalcificación como se describe en la Sección 6.2. |
8. Especificaciones técnicas
- Marca: Tchibo
- Nombre del modelo: Cafissimo Compact
- Número de modelo: 280999
- Color: Crema
- Dimensiones (L x An x Al): 39 x 41 x 22 cm
- Peso: 6.12 kilogramos
- Capacidad del tanque de agua: 1.2 litros
- Material: Acero inoxidable
- Característica especial: Portable (Note: This refers to its compact size and ease of placement)
- Cierre automático: Sí, después de 15 minutos.
9. Garantía y soporte
Para obtener información sobre la garantía, consulte la tarjeta de garantía incluida con su producto o visite el sitio web oficial de Tchibo. website. In case of technical issues or questions not covered in this manual, please contact Tchibo customer support.
Tchibo Customer Support: Por favor visite www.tchibo.com for local contact information and support options.
