Coffee-Making Tips - Bosch TKA 3A Serie Instrucciones De Uso

Coffee-making tips

Store ground coffee in a cool place; you
can also freeze it.
Once a package of coffee has been
opened, close it tightly to maintain its
aroma.
How the coffee beans are roasted affects
their taste and aroma.
Darker roast = more flavour
Lighter roast = more acidity
Cleaning
Never immerse the device in water or place
it in the dishwasher!
Don't steam­clean the appliance.
Unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
● Clean all parts that came into contact
with coffee after each use.
● Clean the coffee machine's exterior
with a damp cloth; do not use strong or
abrasive cleaning agents.
● Wipe out the water tank 1; do not use a
hard brush.
● All detachable parts are dishwasher­safe.
Descaling
The appliance must be descaled regularly,
but at the latest when
● the brewing time becomes more
prolonged
● excessive steam is emitted
● the appliance makes more noise.
Regular descaling
● makes your appliance last longer
● ensures proper function
● prevents excessive steam
● speeds up the brewing process
● saves energy
Descale the machine with a commercial
descaling agent.
● Switch off the machine and allow it to
cool.
● Place the glass carafe 6 with the lid
closed on the coffee machine.
● Prepare the descaling solution according
to the manufacturer's instructions and
pour it into the water tank 1.
● Leave the solution in the machine
for 5 minutes and then switch the
machine on.
● Switch off the machine after one minute
and wait a further 10 minutes.
● Repeat this procedure at least three
times, more often if there is a large
amount of limescale.
● Allow the remaining descaling solution to
run through.
● After descaling, run two brewing cycles
with clean water but without coffee. Do
not fill the tank with more than 6 cups of
water.
● Wash all parts and the glass carafe
thoroughly.
Troubleshooting
The machine takes noticeably longer
or switches itself off before the brewing
process is complete.
The machine needs descaling.
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● Descale the machine as per the
instructions.
Tip: Descale the appliance more frequently
if the water has a high lime content.
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