Bosch CompactClass TKA3A Serie Gebrauchsanleitung Seite 13

General information
¡ Observe the water level indicator on the
water tank. Do not fill the water tank any
higher than the top marking line.
¡ To attain an adequate coffee temperat-
ure and the full aroma, do not brew less
than 3 cups of coffee. A cup is approx.
125 ml.
¡ Add approx. 7 g medium-ground coffee
for each cup.
¡ Store ground coffee in a cool place or
freeze.
¡ Once a pack of coffee has been opened,
always close it tightly to preserve the
aroma.
¡ How coffee beans are roasted affects
their flavour and aroma.
– Darker roast = more flavour
– Lighter roast = more acidity
¡ Condensation may form on the filter
housing for technical reasons.
Brewing coffee
Follow the illustrated instructions.
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Auto switch-off
Your appliance is equipped with an auto-
matic switch-off function that automatically
switches the appliance off after approx.
40 minutes.
The on/off button lights up red until the cof-
fee machine switches off automatically.
Descaling the appliance
Descale the appliance regularly.
Notes
¡ Descale the appliance immediately
when:
– brewing takes longer
– excessive steam is emitted
– the appliance makes more noise
¡ Regular descaling:
– prolongs the life of the appliance
– ensures proper functioning
– prevents excessive steam
– shortens the brewing time
– saves energy
¡ If you are descaling the appliance with a
commercially available descaler, follow
the manufacturer's instructions for use
and safety. Do not use descaler with
phosphoric acid.
¡ If the appliance is brewing more slowly
or switches off before the brewing pro-
cess ends, descale it.
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Overview of cleaning
▶ Do not use cleaning agents containing
alcohol or spirits.
▶ Do not use sharp, pointed or metal ob-
jects.
▶ Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning
agents.
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Notes
¡ After each use, clean all parts thoroughly
and rinse out.
¡ If the drip stop is leaking:
– Remove the filter holder and clean the
drip stop under running water.
– Press the drip stop towards the filter
holder with your finger several times.
Disposing of old appliance
Dispose of the appliance in an environ-
▶
mentally friendly manner.
Information about current disposal meth-
ods are available from your specialist
dealer or local authority.
This appliance is labelled in
accordance with European
Directive 2012/19/EU con-
cerning used electrical and
electronic appliances (waste
electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines
the framework for the return
and recycling of used appli-
ances as applicable
throughout the EU.
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