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Table of contents

! Important:

. Ple
Please
ase read this instruction manual
and the short instructions carefully
and keep for future reference.

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Your.TASSIMO.machine.works.exclusively.
with.specially.developed.capsules.known.
as.TASSIMO.T.DISCs..When.you.insert.
the.T.DISC,.the.machine.automatically.
reads.the.bar.code.printed.on.the.
label..This.contains.exact.details.of.the.
amount.of.water.needed,.as.well.as.the.
brewing.time.and.temperature.required.to.
prepare.the.chosen.beverage..T.DISCs.
are.specially.designed.for.use.with.the.
TASSIMO.brewing.system.and.offer.perfect.
enjoyment,.cup.after.cup..To.ensure.
longterm.enjoyment,.please.only.use.
the.T.DISCs.specially.developed.for.the.
TASSIMO.machine.

Safety.instructions.................................... 18
Your.TASSIMO.machine..
at.a.glance................................................ 19
First.use.of.your.TASSIMO.machine........ 19
Controls.and.displays............................... 21
Cup.size................................................... 22
How.to.use.your.TASSIMO.machine....... 23
Maintenance.and.day.to.day.care............ 25
Descaling................................................. 26
Interchangeable.colour.set....................... 28
Disposal................................................... 28
Troubleshooting........................................ 29
Guarantee.............................................. 152
reline.................................. 156
TASSIMO.careline.

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Thank.you.for.choosing.a.TASSIMO.
machine..With.TASSIMO,.you.can.enjoy.
your.favourite.drink.at.any.time..Aromatic.
coffee,.strong.espresso,.tasty.caff.crema,.
creamy.cappuccino.or.latte.macchiato,.or.
even.a.cup.of.tea.or.hot.chocolate:.theyre.
all.waiting.for.you.at.the.push.of.a.button.

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Safety instructions
Risk of scalding

. This.appliance.is.designed.for.prepa
ration.of.small.amounts.of.coffee.for.
domestic.use.or.for.use.in.noncom
mercial,.householdlike.environments,.
such.as.staff.kitchens.in.shops,.offices,.
agricultural.and.other.small.businesses.
or.for.use.by.guests.at.bedandbreak
fast.establishments,.small.hotels.and.
similar.residential.facilities.
. Connect.and.operate.the.appliance.
only.in.accordance.with.the.specifica
tions.on.the.rating.label.situated.on.the.
base.of.the.machine.
. Do.not.use.your.TASSIMO.machine.if.
either.the.power.cord.or.appliance.is.
damaged.
. Use.indoors.at.room.temperature.only.
and.not.above.2000m.sea.level.
. Do.not.let.children.or.persons.with.
reduced.mental.or.sensory.abilities.or.
or
limited.knowledge.and.experience.use.
perience us
use
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the.appliance,.unless.they.are.super
super
su
per
vised.or.have.been.instructed.in.the.
structed in th
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use.of.the.appliance.by.a.person.who.
person
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is.responsible.for.their.safety.
safety.
sa
fety.
. Keep.children.away.from.the.appliance.
from
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ensure
sure
. Supervise.children.to.ensure.that.they.
do.not.play.with.the.appliance.
the
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appliance.
pliance.
lfunction,
. In.the.event.of.malfunction,.unplug.the.
appliance.immediately.
. To.avoid.potential.hazards,.repairs.
such.as.replacing.a.damaged.cord.
should.only.be.performed.by.our.serv
ice.personnel.
. Never.immerse.the.appliance.or.power.
cord.in.water.

. Wait until the orange light lights up

before opening the brewing unit.
. Never.open.the.brewing.unit.during.the.
brewing.process.
. Please.note.that.the.beverages.are.
very.hot.when.dispensed.

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Your TASSIMO machine

at a glance

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8. Clamp
9. Brewing.unit
. . a.T.DISC.holder
. . b.Piercing.unit.
. . c.Drink.outlet
. . d.Bar.code.reading.window
10. Storage.compartment.for.Service..
. . T.DISC.and.cleaning./.descaling...
. . programme.short.instructions
11 Service.T.DISC.
(For.first.use,.cleaning.and.descaling)
12. Cleaning./.descaling.programme.short.
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instructions

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We.recommend.that.you.store.the.Service.
commend
T.DISC.and.the.cleaning./.descaling.
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programme.short.instructions.in.the.
programme
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compartment
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Before.reading.further,.please.open.the.
folded.diagram.page.at.the.start.of.the.
manual.out.to.the.left.
1. Back.splash
2. On/off.switch
3. .Removable.water.tank
a.Lid.for.water.tank
b.Float
4. Cup.stand
. . a.Drip.tray
. . b.Cup.shelf.
. 5. Height.adjustment
6. Start/stop.button
7. Indicator.lights
. . a.Standby.a
. . b.Automatic.O
. . c.Manual.N
. . d.Fill.tank.P
. . e.Descale.Q

First use of your TASSIMO

machine
Before.using.your.TASSIMO.machine.for.
the.first.time,.please.proceed.as.follows:
.Plug.the.power.cord.into.the.electrical.

socket.

.Remove.and.rinse.the.water.tank.

thoroughly.under.running.water,.and.fill.
it.with.cool.fresh.water.up.to.the.MAX.
mark.
.Now.replace.the.water.tank.and.push.it.
firmly.down.into.place.

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.Remove.the.Service.T.DISC.from.

its.compartment.at.the.back.of.the.
appliance.
.Turn the.on/off.switch.on.(I)...
All.display.items.will.light.up.briefly.and.
then.a.Standby.stays.lit.
.Select.a.large.cup.(min..200.ml).and.
place.it.on.the.cup.shelf.

min..
200.ml

1.

.1..Open.the.brewing.unit.by.lifting.the.lid.

3.

. 2..Place.the.Service.T.DISC.on.the.
T.DISC.holder.with.the.barcode.facing.
down..Make.sure.that.the.flap.of.the.
sure
su
re th
T.DISC.is.secured.in.the.slot.to.the.
secured
se
cured in
right.
. 3..Now.close.the.brewing.unit.by.pushing.
close
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the.lid.down.firmly.until.it.audibly.clicks.
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4..Press.the.start
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cleaning.process.starts.and.dispenses.
water.into.the.cup.
. 5..When.the.process.is.complete,.empty.
the.cup.and.put.it.back.on.the.cup.
stand.

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200.ml

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! Important:
. Please complete steps 4 and 5 four
times.
.Open.the.brewing.unit,.remove.the.

Service.T.DISC.and.store.it.in.the.
compartment.at.the.back.of.the.machine.

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Controls and displays

Controls
Power switch
The.on/off.switch.turns.your.TASSIMO.
machine.on.a.Standby.and.off..When.it.
is.switched.on,.all.5.display.items.light.up.
briefly..The.standby.light.will.then.remain.
on.until.the.appliance.is.in.use.

i Note:
To.save.energy,.the.appliance.should.be.
switched.off.after.each.use.

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Start/stop button
Once.the.T.DISC.of.your.choice.is.properly.
of yo
secured.in.your.TASSIMO.machine,.you.
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ewing it by
may.start.brewing.it.by.pressing.the.start/
stop.button..Press.again.to.stop.the.
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brewing.process.early,.in.order.to.adjust.
wing pr
process
ocess
the.drink.to.your.individual.taste..
drink
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7a Standby a
a.Standby.icon.lights.up.(orange).when.
the.power.switch.is.switched.on..
You.can.now.open.the.brewing.unit.and.
remove.the.T.DISC.or.insert.a.new.one.

7a

Display Items

7b

7b Automatic O
O.Automatic.icon.lights.up.(green).when.
your.TASSIMO.machine.is.ready.for.use.
O.Automatic.icon.will.flash.during.a.brew.
cycle.after.the.start/stop.button.is.pressed.
Never.open.the.brewing.unit.during.the.
brewing.process.

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7c Manual N
N.Manual.icon.lights.up.(green).when.the.
brewing.process.is.almost.complete..If.you.
press.and.hold.the.start/stop.button.within.
20.seconds.of.the.manual.icon.lighting.up,.
you.can.extend.the.brewing.process.in.
order.to.adjust.the.strength.of.your.drink..
Using.this.manual.operation.will.result.in.a.
milder.tasting.drink...
N.Manual.icon.flashes.during.this.time..
Never.open.the.brewing.unit.during.the.
brewing.process.

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7d Fill tank P
P.Fill.tank.icon.flashes.(red).when.the.
flashes
removable.water.tank.needs.to.be.refilled..
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Remove.the.water.tank,.fill.the.water.tank.
and.replace.it.on.your.TASSIMO.machine.
place it on yo

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TASSIMO.machine.needs.to.be.descaled..
Descale
Des
cale
Descale.your.appliance.in.accordance.with.
the.instructions.provided.under.Descaling.
the

Cup size
By.adjusting.the.height.of.the.cup.stand,.
different.sized.cups.and.glasses.can.be.
used.depending.on.your.choice.of.drink..
Use.the.default.position.for.normal.cups..
You.can.adjust.the.cup.stand.for.smaller.
cups.(e.g..espresso.cups).by.pulling.the.
cup.stand.up.and.out.and.replacing.it.into.
the.higher.slot.on.the.back.splash.

i Note:
For.large.cups.or.glasses,.the.cup.stand.
can.be.removed.completely.
To.avoid.overflowing,.select.the.appropriate.
cup.size.for.each.type.of.drink.
The.respective.cup.size.is.printed.on.the.
T.DISC.wrapper.

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How to use your TASSIMO

machine

.Place.a.suitable.cup.on.the.stand.accord

ing.to.the.type.of.drink.required..Make.
sure.the.distance.between.the.top.of.the.
cup.and.the.brewing.unit.is.small.to.avoid.
spattering.
.Open.the.brewing.unit.by.lifting.the.lid.
.Select.a.T.DISC.and.insert.it.in.the.
T.DISC.holder.with.the.printed.side.
down..Make.sure.that.the.flap.of.the.
T.DISC.is.secured.in.the.slot.to.the.right.
.Close.the.brewing.unit.by.pushing.the.lid.
down.firmly.until.it.clicks.into.place...
a.Standby.flashes.while.the.machine.
reads.the.barcode..
O.Automatic.icon.lights.up.(green).when.
icon lights
your.TASSIMO.machine.is.ready.to.brew.
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your.drink.

! Important:
. For.optimum.results,.fill.the.tank.only.
with.cool,.fresh,.noncarbonated.
water.each.day..Do.not.use.chemically.
softened.water.

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When.ready,.the.a.Standby.icon.is.lit.

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Start.the.brewing.process.by.pressing.
the.start/stop.button..O.Automatic.icon.
will.flash..When.the.automatic.brewing.
process.is.complete,.the.N.Manual.icon.
lights.up..Your.drink.has.been.brewed.for.
optimum.flavour.according.to.predefined.
settings.

2. Customised.(manual.operation):.
a .For.a.stronger taste.and.a.smaller
drink:.Start.the.brewing.process.by.
pressing.the.start/stop.button...
O.Automatic.icon.will.flash..Press.
the.start/stop.button.at.any.stage.
during.the.brewing.process.to.stop.the.
process.early.and.adjust.the.drink.to.
your.individual.taste..Your.drink.is.now.
ready..N.Manual.icon.lights.up.for.
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b.For.a.milder flavour.and.a.larger drink:.
Start.the.brewing.process.by.pressing..
the.start/stop.button...
O.Automatic.icon.flashes..When.the.
automatic.brewing.process.is.complete,.
N.Manual.icon.lights.up..If.you.press.
and.hold.the.start/stop.button.within.20.
seconds,.you.can.extend.the.brewing.
process.to.get.your.desired.drink.
strength..
Your.drink.is.now.ready.
.20.seconds.after.the.end.of.each.brewing.
process,.your.TASSIMO.machine.returns.
to.standby.mode.
.Do.not.open.the.brewing.unit.before.the.
brewing
a.standby.icon.lights.up..The.T.DISC.
icon lilights
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removed.
moved.
can.then.be.removed..Now.you.can.sit.
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enjoy
joy
back.and.enjoy.your.hot.drink..If.you.
wish,.you.can.prepare.the.next.drink.
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immediately.
imm
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.If
If.you.do.not.wish.to.prepare.more.drinks,.
you do
we
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we.recommend.that.you.turn.off.your.
TAS
.TASSIMO.machine.using.the.on/off.
swi
switch..

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before opening the brewing unit.
brewing
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. Never.open.the.brewing.unit.during..
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the.brewing.process.
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very.hot.when.dispensed.
T DISC storage
T.DISCs.may.be.stored.in.their.own.
packaging.or.in.other.containers.of.your.
choice..They.should.be.stored.in.a.cool,.dry.
place..It.is.not.necessary.to.store.T.DISCs.
in.the.refrigerator..Do.not.keep.them.in.the.
freezer..Provided.the.outer.packaging.is.
intact,.T.DISCs.may.be.used.until.the.Best.
Before.date.provided..The.Best.Before.
date.is.printed.on.the.T.DISC.foil.wrapper..
Otherwise.use.the.T.DISCs.within.six.
weeks.
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. There.may.be.short.pauses.during.the.
brewing.process..This.is.so.the.drink.
flavour.is.optimised.
. Always.remove.the.used.T.DISC.after.
the.brewing.process..Be.careful.and.
hold.it.by.the.flap.because.the.T.DISC.
is.hot.after.brewing.your.drink..When.
removing.the.T.DISC,.quickly.flip.it.over.
so.that.the.printed.side.is.face.up.to.
avoid.any.dripping.

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Maintenance and day to

day care
Risk of electric shock!
. Switch.off.and.unplug.the.appliance.
before.cleaning.
. Never.immerse.the.appliance.in.water.
. Do.not.use.a.steam.cleaner.

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9d

Clean.your.TASSIMO.machine.regularly.
to.ensure.that.it.continues.to.produce.the.
optimal.quality.drinks..If.the.appliance.has.
been.unused.for.a.long.time,.always.run.the.
cleaning.process.with.the.Service.T.DISC.
several.times.to.ensure.that.the.drinks.it.
produces.are.of.its.normal.high.quality.(see.
First.use.of.your.TASSIMO.machine)..Do.
not.use.scouring.agents.or.steam.cleaners.
.
.Clean.the.barcode.scanner.regularly.
(9d).with.a.soft,.damp.cloth,.so.that.the.
TASSIMO.machine.can.scan.the.barcode.
on.the.T.DISC.properly.
.Wipe.the.outside.of.the.appliance.with.a.
outside of the
soft,.damp.cloth..
oth.
.Rinse.out.the.water.tank,.the.back.splash.
the water
and.all.parts.of.the.cup.stand.by.hand.
parts
pa
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and.with.water.only,.and.do.not.place.
with
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.Remove
Remove.the.T.DISC.holder.(9a),.the.
piercing
pie
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piercing.unit.(9b).and.the.drink.outlet.(9c).
and
and.clean.thoroughly..All.these.parts.
can.also.be.cleaned.in.the.dishwasher..
When.preparing.a.number.of.drinks.one.
after.another,.the.piercing.unit.may.be.
manually.cleaned.quickly.and.easily.
under.running.water.
.We.recommend.that.you.clean.the.
brewing.unit.regularly.using.the.Service.
T.DISC.as.described.under.First.use.of.
your.TASSIMO.machine.

9a
9b
9c

Attention:
. Piercing.unit.can.be.very.hot.immedi
ately.after.brewing.
. Clean.the.back.panel.by.hand.only.and.
do.not.place.it.in.the.dishwasher.
! Important:
. After.use,.we.recommend.that..
the.Service.T.DISC.be.stored.in.its.
com.partment.at.the.back.of.the.appli
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i Note:
After.dispensing.a.milky.drink.or.hot.
chocolate.drink,.we.recommend.that.you.
first.clean.the.piercing.unit.and.then.the.
brewing.unit.using.the.Service.T.DISC.
before.making.another.drink.

Descaling
Special descaling agents can be
obtained from www.tassimo.com, the
Bosch customer service department
(article no. 310967, for contact details,
see page 154) or from your retailer.

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Your.TASSIMO.machine.has.an.automatic.
descaling.programme..If.Q.Descale.
icon.lights.up.while.the.appliance.is.on,.
the.descaling.programme.must.be.run.
immediately..If.the.descaling.process.is.
not.run.as.instructed,.the.appliance.may.
become.damaged.

i Note:

. Never.interrupt.the.descaling.
Never in
Never
interrupt
terrupt
programme.
programme.
. Do.not.drink.the.liquids.
Do not
. Never.use.vinegar.or.vinegarbased.
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. If.you.have.very.hard.water,.notice.an.
unusual.amount.of.steam.or.if.the.bev
erage.volume.is.not.what.it.should.be,.
descale.the.machine.before.the.Des
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! Important:

11

Running the descaling programme

.Remove.the.water.tank.from.your.

TASSIMO.machine.and.take.the.Service.
T.DISC.out.(11)..Insert.it.in.the.brewing.
unit.with.the.barcode.face.down,.and.
close.the.clamp.down.firmly..
.Fill.the.water.tank.up.to.the.descaling.
mark.(0,5l).and.add.the.descaling.agent.
in.accordance.with.the.manufacturers.
instructions.

i Note:
If.you.have.hard.water,.increase.the.
amount.of.the.descaling.agent.
.Now.replace.the.water.tank.and.push.it.

firmly.down.into.place.

.Remove.the.cup.stand.and.place.a.

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suitable.container.(min..500.ml.capacity).
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approx...
20.min.

and hold the start/stop button

for at least 5 seconds to start the
descaling programme.
.The.programme.now.proceeds.auto.mati
cally.and.Q.Descale.and.O.Automatic.
icons.flash..(Duration.approx..
20.minutes)..The.descaling.solution.
is.pumped.through.the.appliance.at.
intervals.and.then.runs.into.the.container.
until.the.water.tank.is.almost.empty..A.
little.liquid.is.always.left.in.the.tank..
.a.Standby.icon.lights.up.after.approx..
20.minutes.of.running.descaling.
programme..
.Empty.the.container.and.replace.it.under.
container
the.drink.outlet.
tlet.
.Rinse.the.water.tank.thoroughly.and.fill.
water tank
up.to.the.MAX.mark.with.fresh.water.
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Replace.it.back.onto.your.TASSIMO.
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machine.
machine.

5.sec.

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500.ml

the.Service.T DISC.in.place.on.the.
T.DISC.holder.and.press.the.start/stop.
button..The.machine.will.rinse.itself..
Repeat.this.step.four.times..
The.descaling.process.is.complete.

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ic

.Open.and.close.the.brewing.unit.keeping.

500.ml
500
ml

4x
.Now.open.the.brewing.unit,.remove.the..

10

Service.T.DISC.and.store.it.in.the.com
partment.at.the.back.of.the.machine.(10).
.Your.TASSIMO.machine.is.ready.for.use.
again.

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Interchangeable colour
set

You.have.the.option.of.purchasing.the.
cup.stand.and.back.panel.in.a.range.of.
colours.from.the.Bosch.customer.service.
department.(for.contact.details,.see.page.154).
or.from.your.retailer.
To.switch.the.interchangeable.colour.set:

.First.remove.the.cup.stand.
.Grasp.the.back.panel.by.the.rounded.

part.at.the.bottom.and.pull.it.out.

.Take.the.new.back.panel,.again.holding.

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it.by.the.rounded.part,.and.position.it.in.
unded pa
part,
rt,
the.appliance.by.the.two.indentations.at.
pliance by th
the
e two
the.top.
.Now.insert.the.new.cup.stand.
insert the new

Disposal

This.appliance.is.labelled.in.accordance.
with.the.European.Directive.2002/96/EG.
relating.to.waste.electrical.and.electronic.
equipment..WEEE..The.directive.provides.
the.framework.for.the.EUwide.takeback.
and.disposal.of.endoflife.appliances.
Please.ask.your.retailer.about.current.
disposal.facilities.
All.rights.reserved..
! Important:
. Bosch.only.manufactures.the.
.TASSIMO.brewer..It.therefore.does.not.
guarantee.the.availability.of.TASSIMO.
T.DISCs..
. To.find.out.where.to.purchase.bever
age.T.DISCs.go.to.www.tassimo.com

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Troubleshooting
The.following.table.provides.solutions.for.problems.and.glitches.that.may.arise.as.you.
use.your.TASSIMO.machine..If.you.do.not.find.a.solution.for.your.specific.problem,.or.the.
problem.persists.after.troubleshooting.please.contact.our.customer.service.department
Problem

Possible cause

Solution

Appliance.not.working;. There.is.no.power.supply.
no.symbols.light.up.

Check.that.the.appliance.is.
properly.plugged.into.the.power.
supply.

Machine.brews.but.no.
drink.dispensed.

Replace.the.water.tank.in.the.
appropriate.position.in.your.
TASSIMO.machine..Start.a.
cleaning.process.with.the.Serv
aning pro
ice.T.DISC.
DISC.
DIS
C.

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ls
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Clean
Clean.the.water.tank.and.en
the
ssure
sure.the.float.can.move.
ure the

No.T.DISC.inserted.

Check.if.T.DISC.has.been.
Check
inserted.
ins

The.barcode.could.not.be.
not be
detected.

O.Automatic.mode.

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em

not.working,.appliance.
remains.in.standby.
mode.

The.float.in.the.water.tank.is.
stuck.

an

O.Automatic.mode.

The.water.tank.was.removed.
during.the.brewing.process.or.
there.is.air.in.the.system.

Clean.the.bar.code.read
ing.window.and.try.again.or.
smooth.the.barcode.on.the.
T.DISC.out.with.your.thumb.
Use.another.T.DISC.
If.problems.persist.contact.the.
TASSIMO.careline...
08.00.032.88.33.

Clean.the.bar.code.reading.
window..

The.quality.of.the.cre
ma.has.deteriorated.

Remove.the.drink.outlet.from.
the.brewing.unit.and.detach.
the.piercing.unit..After.cleaning.
everything.thoroughly,.reas
semble.the.parts.and.replace.
them.in.the.brewing.unit.

The
The.barcode.could.not.be.
bar
detected.
detected.
skipped,.appliance.
goes.straight.to.N.Man
Man
ual.mode.

The.drink.outlet.is.clogged.or.
dirty.

Use.another.T.DISC.
You.can.still.prepare.the.drink.
by.holding.down.the.start/stop.
button.

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Problem

Possible cause

Solution

Brewing.unit.cannot.be. Piercing.unit./.T.DISC.holder.is. Insert.the.T.DISC.holder.and.

securely.closed.
not.properly.inserted.
piercing.unit.properly.
The.T.DISC.is.not.inserted.
properly.

Reinsert.the.T.DISC.and.make.
sure.it.is.properly.positioned.

The.brewing.unit.is.not.properly. Push.the.clamp.down.firmly.
closed.
until.it.audibly.clicks.into.place.
Water.dripping.from.the. The.T.DISC.is.damaged.or.
brewing.unit.
leaky.
The.piercing.unit.is.either.
not.inserted.or.not.inserted.
properly.

Check.to.ensure.that.the.pierc
ing.unit.is.inserted.properly.

densation.
Water.from.condensation.

Condensation
Condensation.may.occur.and.
is
not a fau
is.not.a.fault..Remove.it.by.wip
iing
ng with
ing.with.a.cloth.

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ls
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Water.on.the.surface.
under.the.cup.stand.

Stop.the.brewing.process,.re
move.the.T.DISC.and.clean.the.
brewing.unit.

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Look
Service.T.DISC.is.dam The.Service.T.DISC.must.al
Look.for.the.Service.T.DISC.in.
aged.or.lost.
ways.be.used.for.cleaning.and.
aning and the
the.storage.compartment.at.the.
descaling.processes.
back.of.the.appliance.

P.Fill.tank.lights.up.

Clean.the.water.tank.and.en
sure.that.the.float.can.move.

The.float.in.the.water.tank.is.
floatt in the
floa
stuck.
stu
ck.

even.though.there.is.
sufficient.water.in.the.
tank.

The.Service.T.DISC.can.be.
obtained.from.the.Bosch.
customer.service.department.
(article.no..611632,.for.contact.
details,.see.page.154).

P.7d.and.Q.7e.are.
are

flashing.simulta.neously.
sly
and.it.is.not.possible.to.
prepare.drinks.

Q.Descale.flashes.
even.though.you.are.
using.soft.water..

There.is.a.fault.on.the.machine.
There
Turn.the.machine.off.using.
the.on/off.switch,.wait.approxi
mately.5.minutes.and.turn.the.
machine.back.on..If.P.7d.and.
Q.7e.are.still.flashing,.please.
contact.the.TASSIMO.careline.
08.00.032.88.33.(UK.only).

Even.soft.water.contains.small. Descale.the.appliance...
amounts.of.dissolved.lime..
Special.descaling.agents.can.
be.obtained.from..
www.tassimo.com,.the.Bosch.
customer.service.department.
(article.no..310967,.for.contact.
details,.see.page.154).or.from.
your.retailer.

More.Customer.Service.information.is.available.online.at.www.tassimo.com
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