Change the coffee strength or the selected drink. Milk frother Pull the milk frother (6) out to open it and push it back in to close it. Robert Bosch Hausgerate GmbH 55en 55en Display messages The display (15) shows not only the current operating status, but also various messages that give you status information or let you know when you need to take action. As soon as you have taken the necessary action, the message disappears and the menu for drink selection is displayed again. Before using for the first time General Fill the water tank with fresh, cold, uncarbonated water only, and preferably use only beans for fully automatic coffee and espresso machines. Do not use coffee beans that have been glazed, caramelised or treated with other additives containing sugar, since they will block the brewing unit. The water hardness setting can be adjusted on this appliance. The factory default setting for the water hardness is 4. Check the water hardness with the enclosed test strip. If the check reveals a value other than 4, change the setting on the appliance accordingly after switching on (see “Menu settings” Water hardness on page 7). Switching on the appliance 1. Remove the protective film. 2. Place the fully automatic espresso machine on a flat, water-resistant surface that can take its weight. Make sure that the machine’s ventilation slots remain unobstructured. Important: Only use the appliance in frost-free rooms. If the appliance has been transported or stored at temperatures below 0 °C, wait at least 3 hours before operation. 3. Pull the power cord out of the storage compartment (20) and plug in. Adjust the length of the cable by pushing it back in or pulling it out. The easiest way to do this is to place the appliance so that its back is flush with the edge of the counter and either pull the cable downward or push it upward. 4. Install the milk frother. Operate the machine only after the milk frother (6) has been fully assembled and installed. 5. Lift the lid of the water tank (17). 6. Remove and rinse the water tank (16) and fill it with fresh cold water. Do not fill above the max mark. 7. Replace the water tank (16) and push it firmly downward into place. 8. Close the lid of the water tank (17) again. 9. Fill the bean container (1) with coffee beans. (For preparation using ground coffee, see “Preparation using ground coffee” on page 9.) 10. Press the power switch O/ I (9). The display (15) shows the menu for setting the display language. 11. Select the required display language with the upper rotary knob (14). The following languages are available: English Nederlands Francais Italiano Svenska Espanol Polski Magyar Turkce Dansk Norsk Suomi Portugues Cestina ... ... ......... ....... 12. Press the start button (10). The language you selected is saved. The display shows Pull milk frother. 13. Place a receptacle under outlet. TES502 | 02/2013 66 en 66 en 14. Carefully pull out the milk frother (6) to open it. The appliance rinses out the milk frother (6) with water. The display shows Push milk frother. 15. Push the milk frother (6) in to close it. The appliance heats up and rinses. Some water will run out of the coffee outlet. When the drink selection menu is shown in the display, the appliance is ready for use. Switching off the appliance If the appliance has not been used for an hour, it rinses automatically and then switches off (time span can be programmed, see “Menu settings” Shut off on page 7). Exception: The appliance switches off without rinsing if only hot water or steam were dispensed. To switch the appliance off manually before this, press the e off / j button (12). The appliance rinses and switches off. N.B.: If the appliance is being used for the first time, a service program has been run, or the appliance has not been operated for a long period, the first beverage will not have the full aroma and should not be consumed. When using the espresso machine for the first time, you will achieve a suitably thick and stable “crema” only after the first few cups have been dispensed. After extended use, water droplets may form on the ventilation slots. This is normal. Water filter A water filter can prevent scale buildup. Before a new water filter is used, it must be rinsed. To do this, proceed as follows: 1. Press the water filter firmly into the water tank with the aid of the measuring spoon (18). 2. Fill the water tank (16) with water up to the max mark. 3. Press and hold the e off / j button (12) for at least three seconds. The menu opens. 4. Press the e off / j button (12) repeatedly until the display shows No /Old filter. 5. Select Activate filter with the upper rotary knob (14). 6. Press the start button (10). 7. Place a receptacle with a capacity of 0.5 litres under the outlet. 8. Press the start button (10). 9. Pull the milk frother (6) to open it. 10. Water will now flow through the filter to rinse it. 11. Push the milk frother (6) in to close it. 12. Empty the container. The appliance is re...