before using your Kenwood appliance
●Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
●Remove all packaging and any labels.
safety
●Never attempt to remove the pod filter holder whilst coffee is brewing.
●Don’t get burnt by:
●hot parts, including the steam/hot water nozzle, pod filter holder, and coffee outlet.
●steam or hot water coming out of the steam/hot water nozzle or coffee outlet.
●Keep children away from the machine. And never let the cord hang down where a child could grab it.
●Never use a damaged machine. Get it checked or repaired: see ‘service’.
●Never put the machine in water or let the cord or plug get wet – you could get an electric shock.
●Unplug
●before filling with water
●before cleaning
●after use
●Never leave the machine on unattended
●Don’t let the cord touch hot parts
●Only use the pod filter and the pod filter holder supplied with this machine.
●Never use ground coffee or teabags in the pod filter.
●This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or 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.
●Only use the appliance for its intended domestic use. Kenwood will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to comply with these instructions.
before plugging in
Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the underside of the machine.
Important – UK only
●The wires in the cord are coloured as follows: Green and Yellow = Earth,
Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live.
●The appliance must be protected by a 13A approved (BS1362) fuse.
●WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Note:
●For non-rewireable plugs the fuse cover MUST be refitted when replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover is lost then the plug must not be used until a replacement can be obtained. The correct fuse cover is identified by colour and a replacement may be obtained from your Kenwood Authorised Repairer (see Service).
●If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it must be DESTROYED IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock hazard may arise if an unwanted non-rewireable plug is inadvertently inserted into a 13A socket outlet.
●This machine complies with European Economic Community Directive 89/336/EEC.
key
tank lid cup storage
pod filter (3 supplied ) pod filter holder coffee outlet
power on button/indicator light OK indicator light
steam button/indicator light drip tray cover
drip tray
steam/hot water nozzle function lever
water tank
important
When selecting the power on and steam buttons always press them firmly.
before using for the first time
1Wash the parts see ‘cleaning’.
2Flush the coffee maker through with cold fresh filtered water following steps ‘to make coffee’. Make sure you fit the pod filter holder insert and one of the pod filters but do not use any coffee pods.
to make coffee
1Lift the tank lid and then lift out the tank and fill with cold fresh filtered water. Never fill above the MAX level marked. Alternatively lift the lid and fill the tank whilst in position on the coffeemaker.
●We recommend using filtered water from a Kenwood water filter as it produces better coffee and reduces limescale. Never use fizzy water.
2Re fit the tank. Make sure that it is correctly located and apply light pressure if necessary to ensure the valve at the bottom of the tank connects with the bottom of the machine.
3Note it is normal for water to remain in the compartment under the tank. This can be dried using a sponge.
important
Never operate the machine without water in the tank. Top up as soon as the level gets low.
If the machine runs out of water during brewing, the OK and steam indicator lights will flash alternately and the coffee maker will bleep. Refill the tank and the flashing and bleeping will stop.
4Make sure that the function lever is in the ‘0’ position.
5Plug the coffee maker into the power supply.
6Press the power on button and its light will glow and the OK indicator light will flash until the correct temperature is reached (see Fig. A page ii).
7Select the pod filter required. Three filters are available each differently coloured.
The one which is coloured black is to be used with an espresso E.S.E. pod
( ), the grey one | is for use with a single ‘soft’ type pod to make a single cup |
of café crema ( | ) and the dark red one is for use with two ‘soft’ type pods |
which are stacked one on top of the other to make 2 cups of café crema
( 
).
8Place the desired pod filter into the pod filter holder. Make sure that it is fitted correctly. The tab with the text should face the front of the unit and be held firmly in place.
9Fit the pod(s), then push the pod filter holder into the coffee maker. The holder will be magnetically held in place during operation.
●Always follow the manufacturers instructions on the positioning of the pod in the pod filter.
●Press the espresso pods firmly into the cavity.
●Never use ground coffee. important
It is important that the correct pod is used with the correct pod filter as the
coffee maker senses what drink is required and as a result doses the right amount of water at the correct pressure to produce the perfect drink.
10 Place a cup or cups under the coffee outlet .
hint
●For optimum coffee we recommend priming your machine every time it is switched on. Fit the espresso pod filter into the pod filter holder (without a pod) and dispense one cup of water.
●The coffee outlet nozzle can be raised or lowered to fit closer to the cup or mug
on the cup stand. Simply pull down or push up .
11 When the OK indicator light stops flashing and glows continuously, turn the function lever to the upper coffee position ( 
) and a pre-determined quantity of coffee will dispense from the coffee outlet (see Fig. B page ii).
12 Once all the coffee has dispensed, the coffee maker will bleep. Return the function lever to the middle (
) position. The OK light will flash for a couple of seconds until the pod filter holder can be removed and emptied (see Fig. C page ii).
important
Never attempt to remove the pod filter holder with force. Always wait a few seconds after making coffee as it will be held in place until it is safe to remove.
13 If you want to make further cups of coffee wait for the flashing OK indicator light to glow again continuously. Wait a few seconds then pull out the pod filter holder and fit a new coffee pod or change the pod filter if an alternative type of coffee is desired. Continue as above.
Note: when making an espresso the coffee maker will make a pumping noise which will cease part way through the operation but will resume again before all the drink is dispensed. This ensures that the best coffee flavour is extracted. After each coffee is dispensed, excess water from the brewing process will be discharged into the drip tray.
