Platinum 6960467 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

3 IN I COFFEE MAKER

MODEL: 6960467(CM4605T)

EAN:6001001782777

INDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing our “Platinum” Coffee Maker. Each unit has been manufactured to ensure

safety, reliability, and ease of use. Before use, please read these instructions carefully and keep

them for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using your “Platinum” Coffee Maker, basic precautions should always be followed, including

the following:

! This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge concerning the use of this

product, unless they are supervised or have been given instruction concerning use of the appliance

by a person responsible for their safety.

! Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

! Always ensure that the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the voltage in your home.

! Check the power cord and plug regularly for any damage. If the cord or the plug is damaged, it

must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified person in order to avoid an electrical hazard.

! This appliance is intended for household use only. Industrial or commercial use will void the

warranty, and the supplier can not be held responsible for injury or damage caused when using the

appliance for any other purpose than that intended.

! Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the appliance and cause injury to the user.

! Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged in any way. In case of damage, take

the unit in for examination and/or repair by an authorized service agent.

! To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse or expose the motor assembly, plug or the

power cord to water or any other liquid.

! Never immerse the unit in water or any other liquid for cleaning purposes.

! Remove the plug from the socket by gripping the plug. Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the

appliance. Always unplug the unit when not in use, before cleaning or when adding or removing

parts.

! The use of accessory attachments that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer may

result in injuries, fire or electric shock.

! Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. Ensure that the cord is not in a

position where it can be pulled on inadvertently.

! Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces and do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner

or in a heated oven.

! Use of an extension cord with this appliance is not recommended. However, if it is necessary to

use an extension lead, ensure that the lead is suited to the power consumption of the appliance to

avoid overheating of the extension cord, appliance or plug point. Do not place the extension cord

in a position where it can be pulled on by children or animals or tripped over.

! This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its

intended use.

! Do not carry the appliance by the power cord.

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! Do not touch hot surfaces directly. Use handles or knobs.

! Do not leave this appliance unattended during use. Always unplug the unit when not in use.

Allow it to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

! Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even and stable surface. Do not place the unit on a

hot surface.

! The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any damage or injury caused by the improper

or incorrect use of the appliance, or by repairs carried out by unauthorized personnel.

! In case of technical problems, switch off the machine and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, adjustment or repair.

Always insist on the use of original spare parts. Failure to comply with the above mentioned

precautions and instructions, could affect the safe operation of this machine.

! This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

-Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

-Farm houses;

-By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

-Bed and breakfast type environments.

! Never use the coffee maker in the environment of high temperature, high magnetic field and

humidity, do not place the coffee maker on or hot surface or beside fire or another electrical

appliance, such as on the top of refrigerator, avoid to be damaged. And also never place another

objects on the top of coffee maker.

! Be careful not to get burned by the steam.

! Some parts of appliance are hot when operated (such as stainless decorated plate, drip tray shelf,

top cover, steam tube and froth nozzle and so on), so do not touch with hand directly. Only use

the handle or knob.

! Clean and maintain the coffee maker regularly according to the section of “Cleaning and

maintenance” to ensure the quality of coffee and the using life of appliance. And add lubricant oil

on the running parts regularly.

! If you do not want to use the appliance for a long time, firstly clean all the detachable components,

and dry them for storage.

! During the coffee maker is on the states of making coffee, making hot water and making steam,

never open the side door to remove the component and shut off the power. The detail operation

refers to the operation manual.

! When the appliance prompts trouble, never operation the appliance, do not place the foreign

object into the brewer.

! Never use the detergent or hot water for cleaning the brewing component, to avoid the running

component is lack of lubricant oil and the component will be distortion as the high temperature.

! The container is designed for use with this appliance, it must never be used on a range top.

! Do not set a hot container on a wet or cold surface.

! Do not use a cracked container or a container having a loose or weakened handle.

! Do not clean container with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.

! Do not let the coffee maker operate without water.

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KNOW YOUR COFFEE MAKER

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity

:

1.5L

Voltage

:

AC 220-240V / 50Hz

Wattage

:

1850W

Cord

:

3-pin grounded plug. (to reduce risk of electric shock)

USING YOUR COFFEE MAKER

You must read all instructions before using.

! Remove all packing material and please check carefully, making sure that your Coffee Maker is

in good condition. It must have no cracks on the unit and no damage to the cord/plug. Do not

discard any packaging until all accessories have been found.

! You must confirm that the voltage indicated on the Coffee Maker corresponds with the voltage in

your home.

! To ensure the first cup of coffee tastes excellent, you should rinse the coffee maker with warm

water as follows:

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1. Pour 1500ml water into water tank, and then replace its cover.

2. Set nylon funnel in the funnel support (add no coffee ground). Place a paper filter in the funnel.

3. Set steel mesh into metal funnel (no coffee in steel mesh). Pull the press bar backward, make

sure the tube on the funnel aligns with groove in the appliance, then insert the funnel into the

appliance from the “Insert” position and release the press bar, and you can fix them into coffee

maker firmly through turning it counter-clockwise until it is in the “lock” position.

4. Place carafe on keeping warm plate and put jug (your cup) on removable shelf.

5. Plug the power cord into the outlet, press down the ON/OFFbutton, the indicator will be

illuminated. The appliance will begin working. You may stop brewing by pressing the button to 0

position at any time, the indicator will turn off. The appliance will continue brewing once pressing

ON/OFFbutton again.

6. Press down ON/OFFfor espresso coffee, the yellow indicator is illuminated, you should press

the pump control button, when there is water flowing out and close the pump button, the internal

heat element starts working, the coffee maker begins to be pre-heated. When the green is

illuminated, the pre-heating is finished. Press the pump control button again and water will flow

out.

7. When water is not dripping out any more, you can pour the water in each container out, and then

clean them thoroughly, now you can start brewing.

Note: There may be noise when pumping the water the first time, which is normal, for the appliance is

releasing the air in the appliance. After about 20s, the noise will disappear.

TO USE YOUR COFFEE MAKER

MAKE DRIP COFFEE

1. Open the tank cover, pour proper amount of drinking water into water tank according to the gauge.

Then close the tank cover.

2. Open the top cover and place the funnel into the funnel support. Make sure it is assembled

correctly. Put the filter in correctly.

3. Add coffee powder into the filter with a measuring spoon. A spoon of coffee powder can make a

cup of top-grade coffee, but you can adjust according to your taste. Close the top cover.

4. Insert the carafe on keeping warm plate horizontally.

5. Plug the power cord into the outlet, press down ON/OFFbutton, the indicator will be illuminated.

The appliance will begin working. You may stop brewing by pressing the ON/OFFbutton again at

any time.

Note: At any time, you can take out carafe to serve, but the time cannot exceed 30 seconds.

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6. When the process is finished, if you do not want to serve immediately, keep the switch on, the

coffee can be kept warm in the keeping warm plate until the power is cut off manually. For an

optimum coffee taste, serve it just after brewing.

PRE-HEATING

To make a cup of good hot espresso coffee, we recommend you pre-heat the appliance before

making coffee, including the funnel, filter and cup, so that the coffee flavour can not be influenced by

the cold parts.

1. Open the tank cover and fill the tank with water according to the gauge. Replace the tank cover.

2. Look at the scale on the steel mesh, select the one-cup or two –cup mesh, set steel mesh into

metal funnel, pull the press bar backward, make sure the tube on the funnel aligns with the groove

in the appliance, then insert the funnel into the appliance from the

“Insert” position and release the press bar, and you can fix them on

the coffee maker firmly through turning it counter-clockwise until it

is in the “lock” position. (See Fig. 1).

3. Place an espresso cup (your cup) on removable shelf.

4. Then connect the appliance to power supply. Make sure the steam

control knob is in the off position.

5. Press down ON/OFFbutton for espresso coffee, the yellow indicator will be illuminated, turn the

/ button to the position. Hold the pump control button on the “P” position, when there is

water flowing out, close the pump immediately. The purpose of the step is to pump the water of

the tank into the housing.

6. When the green light is illuminated, you should press the pump control switch to the “P” position

again, there will be hot water flowing out. When the green lamp is extinguished, close the pump.

The pre-heating of the appliance is finished.

MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE

1. Remove the metal funnel by turning it in clockwise. Set steel mesh into metal funnel. Add coffee

powder to the steel mesh with a measuring spoon, a spoon of coffee powder can make about a

cup of top-grade coffee, then press the coffee powder lightly with the tamper and remove the

excess coffee powder on the edge.

2. Pull the press bar backward, make sure the tube on the funnel aligns with the groove in the

appliance, then insert the funnel into the appliance from the “Insert” position and release the press

bar, and you can fix them on coffee maker firmly by turning it counter-clockwise until it is in the

“lock” position. (See Fig. 1).

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3. Pour out the hot water in the cup. Then place the hot cup (your cup) on removable shelf.

4. At the time, the green light is illuminated, if the green lamp is extinguished, wait for a moment,

once the green lamp is illuminated, you should press the pump control switch to the “P” position,

wait for a moment, there will be coffee flowing out.

Note1: While brewing coffee or making steam, it is normal for the green light to be off, it only means

that the heater is heating up to keep the temperature at the standard range.

Note2: In case no coffee flows out after a considerable period, you may turn the steam knob

controller to the ON position, when there is water flowing out from the steam tube,

immediately turn the steam knob controller to the OFF position, after a while, coffee will flow

out from the coffee outlet.

5. You should press down the ON/OFFbutton manually once the desired coffee is obtained or the

colour of coffee becomes noticeably lighter, the yellow and green indicators go out and the coffee

maker stops working; your coffee is ready now.

WARNING: Do not leave the coffee maker unattended while making the coffee, and you need

to operate it manually sometimes!

6. Once finished making the coffee, you can take the metal funnel out by turning it clockwise, then

pour the coffee residue out with the steel mesh pressed by press bar.

7. Let them cool down completely, then rinse under running water.

MAKE CAPPUCCINO

You get a cup of cappuccino when you top up a cup of espresso with frothing milk.

Note: While making steam, the metal steel must be assembled in position.

Method:

1. Prepare espresso first with a container that is big enough, as indicated in “MAKE ESPRESSO

COFFEE”, make sure that the steam controller is in the off position.

2. Press down and hold the / button on the position, waiting until the green indicator is

illuminated.

3. Fill a jug with about 100 grams of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared, you are recommended

to use whole milk at refrigerator temperature (not hot!).

Note: In choosing the size of jug, it is recommend that the diameter not be less than 70 ± 5 mm. And

bear in mind that the milk doubles in volume, so make sure the jug is tall enough.

4. Insert the frothing device 2mm deep into the milk.

5. Turn the steam controller slowly counter-clockwise slowly, steam will come out from the

adjustable steam outlet. To get better effect, move the cup constantly up and down.

Note: Never turn the steam controller rapidly, as the steam will accumulate rapidly and may

increase the risk of explosion.

6. Once the required volume is reached, you can turn the steam controller to the off position and

press the / button to stop generating the steam.

Note: Clean the frothing device with a wet sponge immediately after steam stops generating,

but take care not to get burned!

7. Pour the frothed milk into the espresso prepared, now the cappuccino is ready. Sweeten the taste

as desired, sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder.

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Note1: after making frothed milk, remember to clean the steam tube to prevent it from being jammed

at the next use., The cleaning method is as follows: First, press the espresso coffee/frothing to select

button to position and dip the steam tube into a cup; Second, turn on the steam controller and press

the pump control button to the P position, and there will be water flowing out from the steam tube and

funnel.

Note2: after making steam for each time, we recommend you allow the maker to cool down at least

for 5 min before making coffee again. Otherwise your Espresso coffee may acquire a burnt odor, but

if you want to make coffee immediately, follow the next steps: First, press the espresso

coffee/frothing to select button to position and dip the steam tube into a cup; Second, turn on the

steam controller and press the pump control button to the P position, and there will be water flowing

out from steam tube and funnel; after the green lamp is turned off, close the pump, then turn the

steam controller to the off position. When the green lamp is illuminated, you can start to brew coffee

again.

8. Press the ON/OFFbutton once to cut off the power source.

PRODUCING STEAM TO HEAT LIQUIDS OR FROTH MILK SEPARATELY

The steam tube can be used to froth milk separately and make hot beverages like drinking chocolate,

water or tea.

Method:

1. Open the tank cover, add drinking water to the water tank according to the gauge.

2. Close the water tank cover, then connect the appliance to power outlet.

3. Make sure that the steam control knob is in the off position.

4. Press down the ON/OFFbutton, and the yellow indicator will be illuminated, you should press

the pump controller, when there is water flowing out and close the pump, the internal heat

element starts working, the coffee maker begins to be pre-heated.

5. Press down the / button, waiting until the green indicator is illuminated, it shows that the

pre-heating is finished.

6. Dip the steam tube into the liquid to be heated or the intended froth milk. Turn the steam controller

counter-clockwise slowly to start making steam.

7. When the required temperature is reached (the ideal is 60ºC) or the frothing milk is obtained, you

can turn the steam controller to the off position.

8. Press the ON/OFFbutton once to cut off the power supply.

CARE AND CLEANING

1. Cut off the power supply and let the coffee maker cool down completely before cleaning.

2. Clean housing of coffee maker with a moisture-proof sponge often.

Note: Do not clean with alcohol or a solvent cleanser. Never immerse the housing in water for

cleaning.

3. Detach the metal funnel by turning it clockwise, get rid of any coffee residue inside, then you can

clean it with a cleanser, but at the end you must rinse it with clear water.

4. Clean all the detachable attachments with water and dry them thoroughly.

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CLEANING MINERAL DEPOSITS (for the section of making espresso coffee)

1. To make sure your coffee maker operates efficiently, internal piping is clean and you get the

maximum flavor in your coffee, you should clean away the mineral deposits every 2-3 months.

2. Fill the tank with water and descaler to the MAX level (the ratio of water and descaler is 4:1, the

detail refers to the instruction of descaler. Please use “household descaler”, you can use the citric

acid (obtainable from chemist’s or drug stores) instead of the descaler (the one hundred parts of

water and three parts of citric acid).

3. According to the program of pre-heating, put the metal funnel (no coffee powder in it) and carafe

(jug) in place. Brew water per “PRE-HEATING”.

4. Press down ON/OFFbutton for espresso coffee, the yellow indicator will be illuminated, you

should press the pump control switch, press the / button to the position, when there is

water flowing out and close the pump, and wait for a moment, the coffee maker begins to be

heated.

5. When the green lamp is illuminated, it shows the heating is finished. Press the pump control

button to the “P” position and make two cups coffee (about 2Oz). Then close the pump and wait

for 5s.

6. Press the / button to the position, waiting until the green indicator light turns on. Make

steam for 2min, then turn the steam controller to the off position to stop making steam. Press the

ON/OFF II to the “0” position to stop the unit immediately, leave the descalers deposit in the unit

at least 15 minutes.

7. Restart the unit and repeat steps 4-6 at least 3 times.

8. Then pressing the / button to position, when the green lamp is illuminated, press the

pump control button to “P” position to brew until no descaler is left.

9. Then brew coffee (with no coffee powder) with tap water, at the MAX level, and repeat steps 4 to

6 3 times (it is not necessary to wait for 15 minutes in step 6), and then brew until no water is left

in the tank.

10. Repeat step 9 at least 3 times to make sure the piping is clean.

CLEANING MINERAL DEPOSITS (for the section on making drip coffee)

1. Fill the tank with water and descaler to the MAX level (the ratio of water to descaler is 4:1), the

detail refers to the instructions of the descaler. Please use “household descaler”, you may use

citric acid instead of the descaler (one hundred parts of water and three parts of citric acid).

2. Push carafe onto keeping warm plate, pay attention to ensure that the center line of the carafe

aligns with that of the brew basket.

3. Press down the ON/OFFbutton, and the indicator will be illuminated. After a while, water will drop

out automatically.

4. After percolating the equivalent of one cup, press the ON/OFFbutton again to stop the appliance.

5. Allow the solution to work for 15 minutes, repeat steps 3-5 again.

6. Turn the appliance on and run off the water until the water tank is completely empty.

7. Rinse by operating the appliance with water at least 3 times.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Symptom

Cause

Corrections

Carafe leaks water or

water leaks out from

lid of carafe

The carafe is not adjusted properly

Ensure center line of carafe aligns with leakage

opening of brew basket well.

The level of water in the tank

exceeds the scale of MAX.

The water level in the tank should be within the

scale of MIN and MAX.

The metal parts in

the tank have rust.

The descaler is not of the

recommended type. It may corrode

the metal parts in the tank.

Use the descaler recommended by

manufacturer.

Water leaks from the

bottom of coffee

maker.

There is too much water in the drip

tray.

Please clean the drip tray.

The coffee maker is

malfunctioning.

Please contact the authorized service facility for

repair.

Water leaks out of

outer side of filter.

There is some coffee powder on

filter edge.

Get rid of the coffee powder.

Acid (vinegar) taste

exists in Espresso

coffee.

Did not clean correctly after

cleaning mineral deposits.

Clean coffee maker as indicated in “before the

first use” several times.

The coffee powder is stored in a

hot, wet place for a long time. The

coffee powder turns bad.

Please use fresh coffee powder, or store

unused coffee powder in a cool, dry place. After

opening a package of coffee powder, reseal it

tightly and store it in a refrigerator to maintain

its freshness.

The coffee maker

cannot work any

more.

The power cord is not plugged in

properly.

Plug the power cord into a wall outlet correctly,

if the appliance still does not work, please

contact the authorized service facility for repair.

The steam cannot

froth.

The steam ready indicator (green

indicator) is not illuminated.

Only after the steam ready indicator (green

indicator) is illuminated, the steam can be used

to froth.

The container is too big or the

shape does not fill well.

Use tall and narrow cup.

You have used skimmed milk

Use whole milk or half-skimmed milk

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WARRANTY

PLEASE AFFIX YOUR RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE HERE.

IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY THE AFORESAID RECEIPT/PROOF OF

PURCHASE MUST BE PRODUCED TOGETHER WITH THIS WARRANTY.

Model number

(Lot number: )

Product name

Date of purchase

Place of purchase

1. The party selling the product (“the seller”) to the original purchaser of this product (“the

customer”) hereby warrants that this product will be of good quality and, in good working order

and, free of defects and suitable for its intended purpose under normal household use, for a

period of 1 (one) year from the date of purchase (“warranty period”) of this product.

2. In the event that the warranty period has not lapsed and the product is not of a good quality, or in

good working order or, is defective or is not suitable for its intended purpose under normal

household use, the customer may, subject to paragraph 3 below, return the product to the seller

and have the following options available:

2.1 Within the first 6 (six) months of the warranty: to receive a refund of the actual price paid

or to exchange the product for the same or similar product of the same purchased value;

2.2 Within the second 6 (six) months of the warranty: to have the product exchanged for the

same or similar product of the same purchased value.

3. The seller will not replace the product or refund the customer in terms of this warranty if the

product:

3.1 has been altered contrary to the instructions provided in the product manual;

3.2 has been misused, abused or tampered with;

3.3 is defective or not in working order due to ordinary wear and tear;

3.4 is damaged resulting from the customer’s gross negligence, recklessness, malicious

behavior or criminal conduct;

3.5 has been utilised for commercial use.

4. This warranty applies only to the product that has been purchased from the seller and not to any

expendables attached to or installed on the product by the customer.

5. Any claim in terms of this warranty must be supported by the original proof of purchase.

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