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Preparing your machine for use
PLEASE NOTE:
•This appliance is intended for household use only.
•Place the appliance on a dry, flat and fixed surface and keep it out of reach of children.
•Never use warm water, sparkling water or milk to fill the water container.
•Never open the brew mechanism during brewing. In “Auto Mode”, always wait for the indicator light to move from AUTO to MANUAL before opening the brew mechanism. In “Manual Mode”, take your finger off the start/stop button and wait until the machine has stopped before opening the
brew mechanism.
•For some drinks, the brew cycle includes a 10 second pause after the initial influx of water. This pause is normal and allows the water to fully saturate the product before brewing continues.
•If during brewing you can hear the machine running but no drink is produced, stop the cycle by pressing and releasing the start/stop button. Open the brew mechanism carefully and slowly, and discard the
•After 10 minutes of
•Braun electric appliances meet applicable safety standards. Repairs on electric appliances (including cord replacement) must only be carried out by authorised Braun service centres. Faulty, unqualified repair work may cause accidents or injury to the user.
•This machine is not suitable for use at altitudes above 2000 meters.
4Preparing your machine for use
IMPORTANT
Before using your Tassimo machine for the first time, you must prepare it by following the procedure below. Your Tassimo machine comes with a cleaning disc to use for rinsing and descaling the machine. 
Rinse the water container, fill it to “max” with fresh cold water and place it on the machine. Check that the water container is inserted in the slot of the back of the machine. Connect the machine to the electrical supply and press the on/off switch located on the back of the machine. All the indicator lights will flash. Place a large cup (at least 200ml) on the adjustable cup stand.
Open the brew mechanism, position the cleaning disc on the
Firmly close the brew mechanism by pressing the clamp down until it shuts.
Wait five seconds then press and release the start/ stop button to start the machine. You will hear the machine run for a short period to fill the internal water heater. When the machine stops running, the STANDBY light will illuminate.
Open the brew mechanism and close it again leaving the cleaning disc in place. The orange HEATING light will begin to flash. Wait about a minute until the green AUTO light illuminates then press and release the start/stop button. The machine will fill the cup with water. When the machine stops running, empty the cup and place it back on the adjustable cup stand. Repeat this step in its entirety.
Open the brew mechanism and remove the cleaning disc. The HEATING light will illuminate. Do not discard the cleaning disc after use – you will need it for flushing and descaling the appliance. Your machine is now ready to
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