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Starting the program ......................................................................................... 8

1 ERROR AND APPLIANCE MESSAGES .................... 2 Ending the program .......................................................................................... 8
1.1 Display messages........................................................................................... 2 2.3 Error memory .................................................................................................. 9
BEAN CONTAINER ALMOST EMPTY ............................................................ 2 Starting the program ......................................................................................... 9
CHECK WATER TANK..................................................................................... 2 Reset ................................................................................................................. 9
CLEAN BREWING UNIT .................................................................................. 2 2.4 Menu settings .................................................................................................. 9
EMPTY DRIP TRAY ......................................................................................... 2
Starting the program ......................................................................................... 9
ERROR – PLEASE CONTACT HOTLINE........................................................ 2
Ending the program .......................................................................................... 9
PLEASE WAIT .................................................................................................. 2
2.5 Restoring factory settings ........................................................................... 10
POSITION SWIVEL ARM ................................................................................. 3
Starting the program ....................................................................................... 10
REFILL BEAN CONTAINER............................................................................. 3
2.6 Reduce grinder current start value from 700 to 600 ................................. 10
REFILL WATER TANK ..................................................................................... 3
REPLACE BREWING UNIT – CLOSE DOOR ................................................. 3 Starting the program ....................................................................................... 10
REPLACE DRIP TRAY ..................................................................................... 3 3 SERVICE PROGRAM FUNCTIONS .......................... 11
REPLACE WATER TANK ................................................................................ 4 3.1 Customer service test program ................................................................... 11
SERVICE CALC’N’CLEAN ............................................................................... 4
SDS Menu ....................................................................................................... 11
SERVICE CHANGE FILTER ............................................................................ 4
Navigation in the SDS menu ........................................................................... 11
SERVICE CLEAN ............................................................................................. 4
1st menu level ................................................................................................. 11
SERVICE DESCALE ........................................................................................ 4
2nd menu level ................................................................................................ 12
SET UP MILK FROTHER ................................................................................. 4
3.2 Change menu settings ................................................................................. 19
SHORT RINSE MILK SYSTEM ........................................................................ 4
Display language ............................................................................................ 19
UNDERVOLTAGE ............................................................................................ 4
Water hardness ............................................................................................... 19
WATER TANK ALMOST EMPTY ..................................................................... 4
Show clock ...................................................................................................... 19
1.2 Display information ........................................................................................ 5
Time mode ...................................................................................................... 19
Info menu .......................................................................................................... 5
Set clock.......................................................................................................... 19
2 SERVICE-PROGRAMME ............................................ 6 Auto shut-off time ............................................................................................ 19
2.1 Customer service test program .................................................................... 6 Cup warmer on ............................................................................................... 19
Starting the program ......................................................................................... 6 Cup warmer off ............................................................................................... 19
Starting the program ......................................................................................... 7 Water filter ....................................................................................................... 19
(from SI03 on) ................................................................................................... 7 Display contrast .............................................................................................. 19
Navigation ......................................................................................................... 7 Reset ............................................................................................................... 19
Ending the program .......................................................................................... 7 3.3 Restoring factory settings ........................................................................... 20
2.2 Exhibition program (demo mode) ................................................................. 8 Resetting parameter: ...................................................................................... 20

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1 ERROR AND APPLIANCE MESSAGES

Display Description Cause Inspection/rectification/comment

1.1 Display messages

BEAN Filling level in bean container at notify limit Notify limit is monitored by a light bar (for the Refill bean container with fresh coffee beans
CONTAINER almost empty message only) Check function of light bar:
ALMOST EMPTY - Sensor test SDS diagnosis program
CHECK WATER Water tank not correctly inserted. Air in the water flow system. No water flow. Remove and re-insert water tank and press it all
TANK the way down. Start hot water production.
Check function of pump and flow meter:
- Components test SDS diagnosis program
CLEAN BREWING Brewing unit blocked, polluted, rough-running Brewing unit is difficult to move or blocked. During Remove the brewing unit and insert it correctly. If
UNIT operation, the current that the motor is drawing this message is displayed again:
exceeds the notify limit. - Remove the brewing unit and clean it
- Grease/replace the O rings on the brewing unit
Check error memory and error log:
SDS diagnosis program
EMPTY DRIP Remove, empty, clean and re-insert trays Drip tray is filled, capacitive water level sensor is Check capacitive water level sensor:
TRAY activated - Sensor test SDS diagnosis program
Coffee grounds container full. No sensor, only a counter for the numbers of
Message is displayed after 10 – 12 brewings coffee grounds.
ERROR – A fault has occurred in the machine during Malfunction during brewing. Status information for Check error memory and error log:
PLEASE brewing sensors not within set values or time window. SDS diagnosis program
CONTACT
HOTLINE

OVERVOLTAGE Power supply for more than 5s above 268V Establish power supply according to the
specification at the rating plate. Check error
memory and error log:
SDS diagnosis program
PLEASE WAIT Machine is working. Rinsing, heating or brewing in Wait until message disappears to use machine
process. again.

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Display Description Cause Inspection/rectification/comment

POSITION Coffee-outlet not in correct position For preparing milk mix drinks, swivel coffee outlet Swivel coffee outlet to the left and to the right
SWIVEL ARM to the right end position until it clicks into place. into both end position until you hear the micro
switches clicking
Check micro switches:
- Sensor test SDS diagnosis program
REFILL BEAN Fill the bean container At idle speed, the current drawn by the grinder Fill the bean container with coffee beans.
CONTAINER The bean container is empty, and must be filled. falls below the notify limit. If the message does not disappear:
- Clean the bean container
- Do not use glazed or caramelized coffee
beans, or beans treated with additives that
contain sugar.
- Check the grinder for mechanical damage.
Check that the grinder is working:
- Components test SDS diagnosis program
Faulty grinder off-load recognition. Update main board software via iService and run
AD-value initialization
REFILL WATER Fill water tank with fresh, cold, uncarbonated Water level in tank is below the notify limit Check the water tank:
TANK water - Can the float gauge with magnet move
upwards inside its channel, and is not blocked?
Check that the reed switch is working:
SDS diagnosis program
REPLACE Insert brewing unit- close service door Service door still open, micro switch defective Check micro switch for service door:
BREWING UNIT – - Sensor test SDS diagnosis program
CLOSE DOOR
Power consumption for brewing unit drive below - Check whether the O-rings in the brewing unit
set point. are present..
REPLACE DRIP Drip tray missing Drip tray not inserted, or not completely inserted. The design panel on the drip tray must be
TRAY Drip tray detection micro switch not activated. present, and flush with the front of the appliance.
Check the trigger on the design panel.
Check that the drip tray micro switch is working:
- Sensor test SDS diagnosis program

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Display Description Cause Inspection/rectification/comment

REPLACE Re-insert water tank and press it all the way down. Water tank not in place. Fill and re-insert water tank.
WATER TANK Reed switch does not recognize the magnet in the Check the water tank:
float. - Can the float gauge with magnet move
upwards inside its channel, and is not blocked?
Check that the reed switch is working:
Sensor test SDS diagnosis program
SERVICE Start service program „calc’n’clean“ Defined cup quantity (liquid volume) reached
CALC’N’CLEAN
SERVICE Replace water filter Filter capacity of the water filter has been used up. For reasons of hygiene (risk of germs), change
CHANGE FILTER The set amount of water has been taken out of the the water filter when prompted.
tank, filter change interval = 50 l (250 cups).
SERVICE CLEAN Start service program „clean“ Number of brews has been reached.
SERVICE Start service program „descale“ Defined cup quantity (liquid volume) reached
DESCALE
SET UP MILK Insert milk frother and push fully onto the frother Milk frother is positioned incorrectly or not Actuator (lug) on milk frother damaged or
FROTHER coupling. pushed fully onto the frother coupling. broken.
Check micro switch in milk frother coupling
- Audible: Hear it click
- Electrical: Sensor test SDS diagnosis program
SHORT RINSE Start short rinse program for milk system Dried milk residues are hard to remove and
MILK SYSTEM influence the milk froth quality.
UNDERVOLTAGE Power supply for more than 5s below 178V Establish power supply according to the
specification at the rating plate. Check error
memory and error log:
SDS diagnosis program
WATER TANK Water level in water tank at notify limit. Notify limit = < 300ml
ALMOST EMPTY

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Display Description Cause Inspection/rectification/comment

1.2 Display information

Info menu Use the i button to display information (press briefly)

The following information can be displayed in
the info menu:
DESCALE AFTER The next prompt to start the descaling cycle will
xxx be displayed after xxx cups. Counter start value 150 cups at water hardness 4
Counter start value 300 cups at water hardness 3
Counter start value 450 cups at water hardness 2
Counter start value 1070 cups at water hardness 1
Liquid volume is converted into cups with 200 ml. Hot water and steam production will also influence the
display interval.
CLEAN AFTER The next prompt to start the cleaning cycle will Counter start value 200 cups.
xxx be displayed after xxx cups.
CHANGE FILTER The next prompt to change the water filter will Counter start value 256 cups. By activating a water filter internally the water
IN xxx be displayed after xxx cups. hardness is set to 1.
If the filter capacity (50l) is exhausted, the water
hardness setting returns to the previously set
value.

NO FILTER There is no water filter inserted or activated

NO.OF COFFEES How many coffee drinks have been dispensed.
NO.OF MILK How many milk mixes have been dispensed.
MIXES
AMOUNT HOT How many litres of hot water have been
WATER dispensed.

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2 SERVICE-PROGRAMME

Function Activation Display Comment

2.1 Customer service test program

The appliance has an internal diagnostics program. It can be used to individually operate components, test sensors, read data and error messages and query software and
hardware versions.
Starting the program TK73x, 76x SI01 + SI02, TK76xx9 SI03
(SI01 / 02)

Before calling up the diagnosis

program:
The fluid system must be full and initial
start-up must have been performed.
Switch off the appliance using the
power switch.

1. Press and hold down buttons Display changes to SDS-menu (Service Diagnosis System)
start + cup warmer

2. Switch the power switch on and keep

buttons pressed for 3 seconds.

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Starting the program

TK71x, 73x, 76x from SI03 on + SI92, 93, 94, TK76xx9 from SI04 on
(from SI03 on)
Before calling up the diagnosis
program:
The fluid system must be full and initial
start-up must have been performed.
Switch off the appliance using the
power switch.
1. Press and hold down buttons
start + stand-by
2. Switch the power switch on and keep
buttons pressed for 3 seconds.
Display changes to SDS-menu (Service Diagnosis System)

Navigation Run the SDS diagnosis program.

Ending the program Switch the appliance off at the power

switch to finish the diagnostics
program.

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2.2 Exhibition program (demo mode)

Starting the program Before calling up the demo mode,

switch the appliance off at the power
switch.

1. Press and hold down simultaneously

buttons stand-by + °C
2. Switch the power switch on and keep
buttons pressed for 3 seconds.
In demo mode, all light segments are active and the display continually
cycles through all indications and animations.
All functions are disabled, heating is not activated and the machine
cannot dispense while the demo mode is active.

Ending the program Switch off the appliance with the

mains switch.

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2.3 Error memory

Starting the program Switch the machine off at the power

switch.
1. Starting the internal diagnosis Starting the SDS Diagnosis program
program.
2. Turn rotary knob left or right to select ERROR MEMORY
the menu lines up or down.
ERROR LOG

Reset Switch the machine off at the power When resetting the error memory and error log all operation counters
switch. are also reset if the coffee counter is under 300 dispensing operations.

Count values for descaling or cleaning will not be reset.

After 301 dispensing operations, the quantity counters remain the

same even after resetting the error memory.
1. Open ground coffee drawer.

2. Press and hold down simultaneously

button stand-by + arrow button
3. Switch the power switch on and keep
buttons pressed for 3 seconds.

4. To confirm, press start button.

2.4 Menu settings

Starting the program Press and hold down i button for at Menu SETTINGS is opened
least 3 seconds. Change menu settings

Ending the program The changes made are saved

automatically. It is not necessary to
confirm them additionally.

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2.5 Restoring factory settings

Starting the program Switch the machine off at the power

switch.
Reset:
1. Press and hold down both arrow
buttons and .
2. Switch the power switch on and keep
buttons pressed for 3 seconds.

3. To confirm, press start button.

4. Select display language and press
start button.

2.6 Reduce grinder current start value from 700 to 600

Starting the program Switch the machine off at the power

Reset: switch.
1. Open ground coffee drawer
2. Press and hold down °C button +
arrow button

3. Switch the power switch on and keep

buttons pressed for 3 seconds.
AD value initialization: The AD value for the grinder current draw is
reduced from 700 to 600.

To ensure the grinder idling is correctly detected, carry out 4 grinding

operations with coffee beans in the SDS Diagnosis program –
Components test – Grinder 5 sec. - after AD value initialization.

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3 SERVICE PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

Function Activation Display Comment

3.1 Customer service test program

SDS Menu When the SDS diagnosis program has Starting the SDS diagnosis program
started, the following display menu is
indicated.

The display language in the diagnosis program is English,

irrespective of the set menu language.
Language selection not possible.

Navigation in the To navigate in the SDS menu:

The selected line is marked by a frame.
SDS menu
Turn rotary knob left or right to select the
menu lines up or down.
Press arrow button V to open the
second menu level
Press start button to activate components in test mode.
Press arrow button Λ to leave the
second menu level

1st menu level Turn rotary knob left or right to select the COMPONENTS TEST Operating all components and electrical consumers
menu lines up or down.
SENSOR TEST Sensor test (test all sensors and switches)
STATISTIC Product counter (read out all product quantities)
PRODUCTION DATA Display of software and hardware status
ERROR MEMORY Error memory
ERROR LOG Error memory

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Function Activation Display Comment

2nd menu level

COMPONENTS TEST SDS: Water: 0 ml Current water flow via flow meter
CV: 1 Current status of ceramic valve
NTC H: 120°C C: 20°C Temperatures of NTC sensors (H = hot – after heater / C = cold – before heater)
Pump 50ml Press start button 50 ml water is supplied. Check water quantity.
Select with rotary knob:

Grinder 5 sec Press start button Grinder active for 5 seconds.

HE A 950W / 3 sec Press start button Heater A active for 3 seconds. Check power consumption
HE B 950W / 3 sec Press start button Heater B active for 3 seconds. Check power consumption
CV step Press start button Ceramic valve position 1 - 8
Position 1: Initialization -> to drip tray
Position 2: Steam without air -> to steam hose / air hose connector closed
Position 3: Relax steam -> to drip tray
Position 4: Hot water -> Hot water hose
Position 5: Relax hot water -> to drip tray
Position 6: Brewing -> Brewing unit
Position 7: Relax brewing -> to drip tray
Position 8: Steam with air -> to steam hose / air hose connector open
Init- Position 0 Only displayed before 1st initialization
BU dw Press start button Gear box motor active, brewing unit moves down
BU up Press start button Gear box motor active, brewing unit moves up
LEDs on Press start button Activation of all light elements (3x)
Cup warmer Press start button Activation of cup warmer

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SENSOR TEST Select with rotary knob: Function: Check:

Drip Tray 1 or 0 Tray switch front panel Pull out/insert the drip tray
Reed up 1 or 0 Water tank status – reed switch 1 Remove / replace full water tank
Reed down 1 or 0 Water tank status – reed switch 2 Remove / replace empty water tank
Bean 1 or 0 Light bar bean container Empty bean container / interrupt light bar
Brew up 1 or 0 Brewing unit up status switch Activate gear box motor during the components test
Brew dw 1 or 0 Brewing unit down status switch Activate gear box motor during the components test
Powder comp 1 or 0 Ground-coffee drawer status Open and close ground-coffee drawer
SW-Milk 1 or 0 Swivel arm in milk position Turn coffee outlet all the way to the right (milk pos.)
SW-Coffee 1 or 0 Swivel arm in coffee position Turn coffee outlet all the way to the left (coffee pos.)
Door open 1 or 0 Service door switch Open and close service flap
Drip tray full 1 or 0 Capacitive water level sensor Remove drip tray / Check sensor with hand

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STATISTIC Select with rotary knob:

Coffee counter Sum of all espressos and coffee drinks dispensed
Milk Mix cnt Sum of all milk mixes dispensed (Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato, My Coffee, White coffee)
Hot Water L Quantity of hot water in litres
BU move Number of brewing unit moves
Grinder time min Grinder run time
W total L Total amount of water since production
W after filter reset L Amount of water after last filter reset
W after last descale L Amount of water since last descaling cycle
Last 2nd L Amount of water between the second from last and the last descaling cycle
Last 3rd L Amount of water between the third from last and the second from last descaling cycle
Last 4th L Amount of water between the fourth from last and the third from last descaling cycle
Last 5th L Amount of water between the fifth from last and the fourth from last descaling cycle
Descale total nr Number of all descaling cycles
Clean total nr Number of all cleaning cycles
Calc´n´clean Number of all calc´n´clean cycles
Pomance counter nr Number of coffee dregs for Empty trays display (12 - 15 coffee dregs depending on coffee strength)
Steam total min Counter Total steam production in minutes
Powder-coffee nr Counter Number of ground coffee productions
2 coffee Counter Number of double coffee productions
2 espresso Counter Number of double espresso productions
Espresso Counter Number of espresso productions
Coffee Counter Number of coffee productions
Coffee milk Counter Number of white coffee productions

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STATISTIC Select with rotary knob:

Macchiato Counter Number of Macchiato productions
Cappuccino Counter Number of Cappuccino productions
My coffee Counter Number of myCoffee productions
Hot milk min Counter Warm milk consumption in minutes
Milk froth min Counter Milk foam consumption in minutes

PRODUCTION DATA Main Software Version: Date: Main board software

Main Hardware Version: Date: Main board hardware

Display Software Version: Date: Operating module software

Display Hardware Version: Date: Operating module hardware

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ERROR MEMORY Display Definition: Display message Measures

Overvoltage Power supply for more than 5 sec. above 268V Over-/ under voltage for 30 sec. Check power supply and
electronics main board.
Under voltage Power supply for more than 5 sec. below 178V Over-/ under voltage for 30 sec. Check power supply and
electronics main board.
NTC After NTC after heater, resistance value >50k or <1K Error – Please call Hotline until Check and replace NTC
restart
NTC Before NTC before heater, resistance value >50k or<1K Error – Please call Hotline until Check and replace NTC
(NTC before heater not applicable from SI21 on) restart
BU TO Brewing unit time-out, time for the brewing unit to Error – Please call Hotline until Clean brewing unit.
move upwards or downwards > 5 sec. or power input restart Grease O-rings (O rings must
above limit value. be wet or greased)
BU over I Power consumption for brewing unit drive above limit Check brewing unit for 1 min Too much ground coffee
value Grease O-rings (O rings must
be wet or greased)
CV TO Ceramic valve time-out; no signals from status Error – Please call Hotline until Check ceramic valve and
switches restart power supply.
Pump TO Pump time-out; no water flow for 3 sec. Check water tank Remove water filter
Check pump and flow meter.
Overtemp Over temperature Check water tank Descale, check pump
Temperature during brewing > 128 °C
Temperature during steam > 145 °C
Temperature during hot water production > 125 °C
Shutdown Disconnection Abortion Descale, check pump
Temperature during brewing > 135 °C1
Temperature during steam > 150 °C
Temperature during hot water production > 140 °C
Grinder over I Power input for grinding unit over >3 A for 1.5 sec. Abortion Check grinder

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ERROR LOG Display Definition: Display message Measures

NTC aft NTC after heater, resistance value >50k or <1K Error – Please call Hotline until Check and replace NTC
restart
NTC bef. NTC before heater, resistance value >50k or<1K Error – Please call Hotline until Check and replace NTC
(NTC before heater not applicable from SI21 on) restart
Brew mot up Power consumption for brewing unit drive above limit Check brewing unit for 1 min Too much ground coffee
value while driving into brewing position. Grease O-rings (O ring
around brewing head must be
wet or greased)
Brew mot down Power consumption for brewing unit drive above limit Error – Please call Hotline until Clean brewing unit
value while driving into grinding position. restart Grease O-rings
BU not inserted Power consumption for brewing unit drive below limit Check brewing unit for 1 min Check brewing unit / brewing
value unit drive
Grind mot unplug Grinder motor not connected, no power supply Abortion Check wiring, thermal fuse
and motor
Grind mot overcurrent Power consumption for grinder over >3 A for 1.5 sec. Abortion Check grinder
Ceramic valve generic Ceramic valve time-out; no signals from status Error – Please call Hotline until Check ceramic valve and
switches restart power supply
Cer. Valve first sw. Ceramic valve, no signal from status switch 1 (Init.) No display Check ceramic valve
Cer. Valve second sw. Ceramic valve, no signal from status switch 2 (Status) No display Check ceramic valve
Heater fuse Heater no temperature rise Error – Please call Hotline until Check heater, thermal fuse
restart and regulator
Brew Mot sw Status switches for brewing unit drive are actuated for Error – Please call Hotline until Check wiring
at least 2 sec. while motor is running restart Check brewing unit drive

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Description ERROR LOG MOD: 0 MODE_OFF Initialisation

1 MODE_TURN_ON Switch on rinsing
2 MODE_TURN_OFF Switch off rinsing
3 MODE_STEAM_WI Steam with air
4 MODE_STEAM_WO Steam without air
5 MODE_READY Ready-to-use mode
6 MODE_DESCALE Descale
7 MODE_CLEAN Clean
8 MODE_HOTWATER Hotwater
9 MODE_RINSE_CLEAN Rinsing, cleaning
FUN: Describes whether the error occurred at the start or end of the cycle
HEA: Describes whether the error occurred at the start or end of the cycle

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3.2 Change menu settings

Some of the following menu setting options are model specific.

The changes made are saved automatically. It is not necessary to confirm them additionally.

Navigation: The different setting options can be

selected with the arrow buttons
and .

Change settings with rotary knob

Display language Select the display language LANGUAGE Factory setting: English
(Language in SDS service diagnosis
mode is EN and cannot be changed)
Water hardness Select hardness 1, 2, 3 or 4 WATER HARDNESS Factory setting: Water hardness 4
Show clock SHOW CLOCK Setting the clock to light up in display during energy saving mode

Time mode 12H – 24H TIME MODE

Set clock SET CLOCK Turn the rotary knob to set the current time
Auto shut-off time Switch-off time between 5 min and 8 AUTO OFF AFTER Every user action reloads the auto off timer to the value from the
hours can be set. setup menu.
Cup warmer on CUP WARMER ON Set the time when the cup warmer function switches on
automatically
Cup warmer off CUP WARMER OFF Time span after which the cup warmer switches off automatically.
Water filter WATER FILTER Rinsing the filter simultaneously activates the setting for the
„change filter“ display.
Display contrast Select contrast from – 10 to +10 CONTRAST Factory setting: Contrast 0
Reset FACTORY RESET Restoring the factory settings

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3.3 Restoring factory settings

Resetting Display language English

parameter:
Water hardness 4
Temperature Coffee High
Hot water <85°C
Show clock no
Time mode 24H
Cup warmer on no (optional)
Cup warmer off 01:00H (optional)
Water filter No
Contrast +0

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