vc800 Built-In Coffee Machine Installation, Use and Maintenance Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : customer.care@cda.eu W : www.cda.eu www.cda.
Safety Instructions The 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. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Never immerse the appliance in water.
involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children aged less than 8 years. Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Never touch the appliance with damp hands. • Never touch the plug with damp hands. • Make sure the socket used is freely accessible at all times, enabling the appliance to be unplugged when necessary. • Unplug directly from the plug only. Never pull the power cable as you could damage it. • To disconnect the appliance completely, place the main switch (A23) on the side of the appliance in the “0” position.
• T his coffee machine is not designed for use with caramelised coffee beans: Use of such beans will invalidate the guarantee. Note: This appliance has a cooling fan. This may switch on when coffee, steam or hot water is delivered. After several minutes the fan switches off automatically. Do not manually switch the coffee machine off or disconnect the power supply while the fan is still running.
Important The CDA Group Ltd cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note that CDA reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with this product following incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance. Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for servicing or maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC. At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.
Description Note: Throughout this manual references in brackets refer to the legend in this section. Description of the Coffee Machine A7 A6 A8 A A3 A4 A5 A10 A11 A2 A14 A1 A18 A13 A12 A19 A15 A20 A16 A17 A21 A25 A22 A9 A23 A24 8 Fig.
Legend for Fig.
Description of the control panel B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 Fig.B Note: Only the buttons available for use with the currently selected function will be lit on the touch screen. A light touch is enough to activate the buttons. B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 10 Display Activate or deactivate the settings menu Switch the light (A6 on Fig.
Using the Appliance for the First Time Notes: Coffee has been used to factory test the appliance and it is therefore completely normal for there to be traces of coffee in the mill. Connect the appliance to the mains supply. witch the appliance on using the ON/Standby S button (A7). 1 To Set the Required Language: Press the Settings Menu button (B2). Use the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7 and B8) to choose the required language (fig. 2).
To select English language: When the message “PRESS OK TO CHOOSE ENGLISH” is displayed, press the “ok” button (B9) (fig. 3) for 3 seconds until “ENGLISH INSTALLED” is displayed. 3 Options for alternative languages are displayed in the menu in those specific languages. A pproximately 5 seconds after first switching on the coffee machine, it displays the message “FILL TANK”. E xtract the water tank (fig. 4), rinse and fill with fresh water, without exceeding the MAX line.
The machine then displays “TURNING OFF... PLEASE WAIT” and switches off. E xtract the appliance by pulling it out using the handles (fig. 6). O pen the lid and fill the container with coffee beans, then close the lid and push the appliance back into place. The coffee maker is now ready for normal use. Notes: When using the appliance for the first time, you need to make 4-5 cups of coffee and 4-5 cappuccinos before the appliance gives satisfactory results.
Adjust the water hardness setting as soon as possible after installation, see instructions in the “Setting Water Hardness” section (page 35). Turning On and Heating Up Each time the appliance is turned on, it performs an automatic preheat and rinse cycle which cannot be interrupted. The appliance is ready for use only after completion of this cycle. Danger of Scalding: During rinsing, a little hot water flows from the coffee spouts. To turn the appliance on, press the ON/OFF/Stand-By button (A7) (fig.
Making Coffee Using Whole Coffee Beans The appliance is preset to make coffee with “normal” strength. You can also choose coffee with an “extra-mild”, “mild”, “strong” or “extrastrong” flavour. There is also a pre-ground coffee option. To choose the required Strength, press the coffee strength button (B4) (fig. 7) several times to scroll through the options. 7 The current coffee strength setting is displayed. Place 1 cup under the spouts to make 1 coffee (fig.
The appliance is preset to make coffees of varying sizes. You can choose between “espresso”, “small cup”, “medium cup”, “large cup” or “mug”. P ress the cup size button (B5) (fig. 11) several times to scroll through the options. The current cup size setting is displayed. 11 P ress the single cup button (B10) (fig.12) if you want to make a single coffee or the double cup button (B11) (fig.13) if you want to make 2 coffees.
To turn the appliance off, press the ON/Stand-By button (A7) (fig. 1). Before switching off, the appliance performs an automatic rinse cycle (Take care to avoid scalds). Note 1: If the coffee is delivered a drop at a time or not at all, see the “Adjusting the Coffee Mill” section. Note 2: If the coffee is delivered too fast and the cream is not satisfactory, see the “Adjusting the Coffee Mill” section.
Even if not full, the “EMPTY WASTE COFFEE CONTAINER” message is displayed 72 hours after the first coffee has been delivered. For the 72 hours to be calculated correctly, the machine must never be turned off with the main switch in the “0” position. T o clean, open the service door on the front of the appliance by pulling the spout (fig. 14). E xtract the drip tray (fig. 15) and clean it. W hen cleaning, always extract the drip tray completely.
“HOT WATER PRESS OK” is displayed. Press the “ok” button (B9) within a few seconds and deliver water from the cappuccino maker for about 30 seconds. When delivery stops, the machine should be ready for use again. Note: The coffee maker may request the operation to be repeated a number of times until the air is completely eliminated from the water pipes.
To Change the Quantity: Press the Settings Menu button (B2) to enter the menu (fig. 16). 16 P ress the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) (fig.2) to scroll through the menu until “PROGRAM COFFEE” is displayed. Press the “ok” button (B9) to select it. Press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) (fig.2) to scroll through the menu until the type of coffee you want to change is displayed. Press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm the type of coffee you want to change.
Adjusting the Coffee Mill The coffee mill is preset in the factory and should not require adjusting. However, if after making the first few coffees you find that delivery is either too fast or too slow (a drop at a time), this can be corrected by adjusting the grinding adjustment knob (fig. 18). Important: The grinding adjustment knob must only be turned when the coffee mill is in operation. For slower delivery and creamier coffee, turn one click anticlockwise (finer coffee grinding).
Making Coffee Using Pre-Ground Beans Press the Coffee Strength button (B4) (fig. 7), scroll through the options and select the “pre-ground coffee” function. E xtract the machine by pulling it forwards using the handles. Lift the central lid, place one measure of pre-ground coffee in the funnel (fig. 19), push the appliance in then proceed as described in the section “Making Coffee Using Coffee Beans”.
Note 5: If more than one measure of pre-ground coffee is used and the funnel clogs, push the coffee down with a blunt object then remove and clean the brewing unit and machine as described in the “Cleaning the Brewing Unit” section. Delivering Hot Water Ensure the appliance is switched on and is ready for use. Turn the cappuccino nozzle outwards and place a container underneath it (fig. 5). Press the Hot Water Dispenser button (B13) (fig. 20). The appliance displays: “HOT WATER PRESS OK”.
Changing the Quantity of Hot Water The machine is set by default to automatically deliver 200ml of hot water. To change these quantities, proceed as follows: Place a container underneath the cappuccino nozzle (fig. 5). Press the Settings Menu button (B2) to enter the menu (fig. 16) then press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) (fig. 2) until “PROGRAM HOT WATER” is displayed. Press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. Select the required quantity of water by pressing the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8).
Making Cappuccino (Using the Steam Function) Swing the cappuccino nozzle towards the left (fig. 5). Pour approx. 100g of milk (for each cappuccino to be made) into a container and place it under the cappuccino nozzle. Ensure the container is large enough to contain the froth after the milk has doubled or tripled in volume. We recommend the use of semiskimmed milk straight from the fridge. Press the Steam Dispenser button (B12) (fig. 21). “STEAM PRESS OK” is displayed. Press the “ok” button (B9).
You should not deliver steam for more than 2 minutes at a time. When the required temperature is reached, stop the steam delivery by pressing the Steam Dispenser button (B12) again, or the button (B6). Make the coffee as described above using sufficiently large cups then fill them with the frothed milk prepared previously. Important: Always clean the cappuccino system immediately after use as described in the “Cleaning” section below.
W ait for the cappuccino maker to cool down, then holding the cappuccino maker lever firmly in one hand, unscrew the cappuccino outer nozzle with the other, turning it anticlockwise and removing it downwards (fig. 23). Remove the cappuccino maker inner nozzle by pulling it downwards. Wash the inner and outer nozzles thoroughly in hot water. M ake sure the holes in the inner and outer nozzle tips (fig.24) are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin or cocktail stick.
The following parts of the machine must be cleaned regularly: • Waste coffee container (A4). • Drip tray (A14). • Water tank (A12). • Coffee spout (A13) (Fig.25), hot water spout (A11) and cappuccino maker spout (A10). • Pre-ground coffee funnel (A21). • Inside of the machine, accessible after opening the service door (A2). • Brewing unit (A5). Cleaning the Waste Coffee Container When “EMPTY WASTE COFFEE CONTAINER” is displayed, the waste coffee container must be emptied and cleaned.
Before the indicator protrudes from the cup tray, the drip tray must be emptied and cleaned. To remove the tray, open the service door (fig. 14) and remove the drip tray with the waste coffee container (fig. 15). Clean the drip tray and waste coffee container (A4). Replace the drip tray and waste coffee container (A4). Close the service door. Cleaning the Water Tank Clean the water tank (A12) regularly (approx. once a month) with a damp cloth and a little mild washing up liquid.
Cleaning the Pre-Ground Coffee Funnel Check regularly (approx. once a month) that the pre-ground coffee funnel is not blocked. Cleaning the Inside Of The Coffee Maker C heck regularly (about once a week) that the inside of the appliance is not dirty. If necessary, remove coffee deposits with a sponge. A llow to dry and then remove the residues with a vacuum cleaner (fig. 28). Cleaning the Brewing Unit The brewing unit must be cleaned at least once a month.
Squeeze the two red release buttons inwards and at the same time pull the brewing unit outwards (fig. 29). I mportant: Do not use washing up liquid to clean the brewing unit. It would remove the lubricant applied to the inside of the piston. Soak the brewing unit in water for about 5 minutes, then rinse. After cleaning, replace the brewing unit (A5) by sliding it onto the internal support and pin at the bottom, then push the “PUSH” symbol fully in until it clicks into place.
Changing and Setting Menu Parameters When the appliance is switched on (but not producing coffee/steam/ hot water), you can use the internal menu to modify the following parameters and functions: • Choose language • Rinsing • Shut-off time • Set clock • Start time • Auto-start • Temperature • Water hardness • Program coffee • Program jug • Program water • Descale • Reset to default • Statistics • Contrast • Buzzer 32
Setting the Language To change the language on the display, proceed as follows: Press the Settings Menu button (B2) to enter the menu. “CHOOSE LANGUAGE” is displayed. Press the “ok” button (B9) to select the option. Press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) until the required language is displayed. Press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. Press the button (B6) to exit the menu. Rinsing This function enables you to pre-heat the brewing unit to obtain hotter coffee.
Press the “ok” button (B9) again to rinse the coffee nozzles. Deliver the water into the drip tray below, or alternatively use this water to preheat the cup to be used, then empty it before making coffee. Note: It is particularly useful to pre-heat the cup if making a small coffee. Changing the Shut-Off Time The appliance is set by default to turn itself off automatically ½ hour after the last coffee has been made. This period can be adjusted to 1 or 2 hours by the user.
Setting the Clock Press the Settings Menu button (B2) to enter the menu then press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to select the “SET CLOCK” function. Press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. Use the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to set the hour then press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. Use the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to set the minutes then press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. Press the button (B6) to exit the menu.
Use the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to set the auto-start minutes then press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. Use the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to activate the auto-start function until “AUTOSTART” is displayed then press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. The symbol appears on the display. Press the button (B6) to exit the menu. To Deactivate the Auto-Start Function Press the Settings Menu button (B2) to enter the menu then press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to select AUTO START-UP”.
Press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm the temperature selected. Press the button (B6) to exit the menu. Setting Water Hardness The coffee maker is factory set to provide a descale warning after a certain period of use.
The coffee maker is now programmed to provide the descale warning when actually necessary. Programming Coffee For instructions on programming coffee, see the “Changing The Quantity Of Coffee In The Cup” section. Programming Water For instructions, see the “Changing The Quantity Of Hot Water” section. Descaling Important: Descaler contains acids. Read and obey the safety warnings provided by the manufacturer and given on the descaler pack. Note: Use the descaler recommended by the manufacturer only.
Press the “ok” button (B9). The message “ADD DESCALER PLEASE CONFIRM” is displayed. Empty the tank of water, pour the contents of the descaler bottle into the tank observing the instructions given on the descaler pack, then add water. Position a container with a capacity of approx. 2 litres under the hot water spout. Press the “ok” button (B9). Descaler flows out of the hot water spout into the container below. The appliance displays: “DESCALING”.
Wait until “RINSING COMPLETE PLEASE CONFIRM” is displayed. Press the “ok” button (B9). “DESCALE COMPLETE” is displayed, then “FILL TANK”. Fill the tank again with clean water. The descale programme is now completed and the appliance is ready to make coffee again. Note: If descaling is interrupted before completion, the process must be started again from the beginning. IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO DESCALE THE APPLIANCE REGULARLY INVALIDATES THE GUARANTEE.
Statistics This displays statistics relating to the machine. To display, proceed as follows: Press the Settings Menu button (B2) to enter the menu then press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to select the “STATISTICS” function. Press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. Press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to verify: • How many coffees have been made. • How many times the machine has been descaled. • The total number of litres of water delivered.
Press the the buzzer. button (B6) to disable or the “ok” button (B9) to enable Press the button (B6) to exit the menu. Adjusting Contrast To increase or reduce the contrast of the display, proceed as follows: Press the Settings Menu button (B2) to enter the menu then press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) to select the “CONTRAST” function. Press the “ok” button (B9) to confirm. Press the “+” & “-“ buttons (B7) and (B8) until the required display contrast is reached.
Turning the Appliance Off Each time the appliance is turned off, it performs an automatic rinse cycle which cannot be interrupted. Danger of scalds: During rinsing a little hot water flows from the coffee spouts. Avoid contact with splashes of water. To turn the appliance off, press the ON/Standby button (A7). The appliance performs the rinse cycle then goes off. Note: If the appliance is not to be used for an extended period, place the main switch on the back of the appliance in the “0” position (A23).
Displayed Messages Displayed Message FILL TANK 44 Possible Cause The water tank is empty or positioned incorrectly. Remedy Fill the tank with water and/or insert it correctly, pushing it as far as it will go. GROUND TOO FINE The grinding is too fine. ADJUST MILL (alternating with) PRESS OK Turn the grinding adjustment one click clockwise. GROUND TOO FINE The tank has ADJUST MILL been removed during delivery. (alternating with) PRESS OK (then) FILL TANK Insert the tank and press the “ok” button (B9).
Displayed Message Possible Cause Remedy Empty the waste coffee container, clean it then replace. Important: when removing the drip tray the waste coffee container must be emptied, even if not completely full. If this is not done, the waste container may overfill, spill and block the machine. EMPTY WASTE COFFEE CONTAINER The waste coffee container (A4) is too full or more than 3 days have passed since the machine last made coffee (this aids hygiene).
Displayed Message 46 Possible Cause Remedy PLEASE DESCALE! The machine must The descaling procedure be descaled. described in the ”Descaling” section needs to be performed as soon as possible. LESS COFFEE Too much coffee has been used. FILL BEAN CONTAINER The coffee beans Fill bean container. have run out. INSERT BREWING UNIT The brewing unit has not been replaced after cleaning. Insert the brewing unit as described in the section ”Cleaning the Brewing Unit”.
Troubleshooting Below is a list of some of the possible malfunctions. If the problem cannot be resolved as described, contact Customer Services. Problem Possible Cause Remedy The coffee is not hot. The cups were not preheated. The brewing unit has cooled down because 2/3 minutes have elapsed since the last coffee was made. The temperature is set too low. Warm the cups by rinsing them with hot water. Before making coffee, preheat the brewing unit by selecting the “Rinsing” function on the menu.
Problem Possible Cause The coffee is The coffee is delivered too quickly. ground too coarsely. Turn the grinding adjustment one click anticlockwise while the coffee mill is running (fig. 11). Avoid turning the knob excessively as when 2 cups are selected the coffee delivery may be too slow. The effect is only visible after delivering two coffees. Coffee does not come out of one of the spouts. The spouts are blocked. Clean the spouts with a toothpick (fig. 25).
Installation Initial Checks After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete, undamaged and that all accessories are present. If the appliance is visibly damaged contact your supplier and do not use it. Important The packing pieces (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, etc.) should be kept out of reach of children. Do not install the appliance in rooms where the temperature may drop to 0°C or lower.
Verify the minimum measurements required for correct installation of the appliance. 455 mm Built-In Installation Important: • All installation or maintenance operations must be performed with the appliance disconnected from the mains electricity supply. • Kitchen furniture in direct contact with the appliance must be heat resistant (65°C min). 50 850 mm Min 450 + 2 mm The coffee maker must be installed in a column and the column must be firmly fixed to the wall with commercially available brackets.
x 16 x2 x4 x8 Position the rails on the sides of the cabinet as shown in the figure. Fix with the screws, then extend the rails fully. If the coffee maker is installed over a warmer drawer, use the top surface of this as a reference to position the rails. In this case, there will be no lower shelf to rest the rails on. Position the appliance on the rails, making sure the pins are correctly inserted in the housings, then fix it with the screws supplied.
x4 x1 x. 3 50 app ro 560 + 1 mm mm Fix the power cable with the clip. The power cable must be long enough to allow the appliance to be extracted from the cabinet to fill the coffee bean container. If necessary, correct alignment of the appliance by positioning the spacers supplied under or at the sides of the support.
Electrical Connection (UK Only) If Your Appliance Comes Fitted With a Plug: The plug will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below. WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse, do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter “E” or the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and yellow. The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter “N” or coloured black. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter “L” or coloured red.
Notes: E & O E. All instructions, dimensions and illustrations are provided for guidance only. CDA reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice.
Please contact our Customer Care Department for Service on the details below E parts YEAR labour lC DA applia Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : customer.care@cda.eu W : www.cda.eu copyright © CDA 2014 s al ce on Customer Care Department The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : customer.care@cda.
