Before Using For The First Time; Brewing Coffee; Coffee-Making Tips - Bosch CompactClass TKA3A Serie Instrucciones De Uso

■ Some water accumulation on the filter
holder is normal; it does not indicate that
the coffee machine is defective.
Before using
for the first time
■ Remove any stickers or film.
■ Pull enough of the power cable out of the
storage compartment and plug in.
■ Remove coffee pot handle from storage
compartment and rotate forwards.
■ To clean, open the lid and fill the water
tank with nine cups of water. Close the
lid, insert the glass carafe and press the
ON/OFF switch to switch on and start the
cleaning process.
■ Repeat the cleaning process.
Note: You may notice a "new machine"
smell; this is normal. If this is the case, fill
with a vinegar solution (2 cups of vinegar
for 6 cups of water) and run the cleaning
program. Next, rinse the machine twice with
nine cups of water.
■ Clean the carafe thoroughly.

Brewing coffee

■ Fill the water tank with water, taking note
of the marking.
■ Swivel out the filter holder.
■ Insert a 1x4 paper filter in the filter holder
and add the desired amount of coffee.
■ Swivel back the filter holder and let it click
into place.
■ Place the glass carafe with the lid closed
underneath the filter holder.
■ Press the ON/OFF switch to start the
brewing cycle.
Note: The appliance has an automatic
auto off (power save) function, which
switches it off after a period of about
40 minutes.
Important: When the brewing process
is complete, wait a moment until all the
coffee has run through the filter and into the
carafe.
Let the machine cool down for five
minutes before brewing a fresh pot.
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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 steam-clean 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; do not use a
hard brush.
■ All detachable parts are dishwasher-safe.
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 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.
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