Electrolux EKF900 Coffee Maker Instruction Manual

Electrolux EKF900 Coffee Maker

Product Information

• Instruction Book
• Product: EKF900 Coffee Maker
• Language of Introduction: English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese
• Catalog: EN
• Page: 1-8, 9-15, 16-22, 23-29, 30-36

Safety Information

• Please read the following safety warnings and instructions carefully before using the appliance and keep them for future reference.
• Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Contact a qualified service agent or similarly qualified persons to avoid hazards.
• The surfaces of the appliance are liable to get hot during use. Caution is advised.
• Children should not clean or perform user maintenance unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.

Product Overview

• Top cover
• Water tank window
• Water tank
• Carafe
• Control panel
• Aroma button
• Ground coffee filter funnel
• Coffee spoon
• Keep-warm plate
• Display
• ON/OFF button
• Clock/Timer button
• Hour button
• Minute button

Product Usage Instructions
Before First Use

1. Carefully unpack the appliance and remove all packaging materials.
2. Wipe the appliance with a slightly damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
3. Wash the drip coffee system before first use.
4. Fill the water tank with cold water and follow the directions for brewing coffee to make at least two carafes of coffee without using ground coffee.
5. Switch off the coffee maker and allow it to cool before refilling with cold water.

Setting the Clock

1. Place the appliance on a dry, horizontal, and heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.
2. Plug in the appliance.
3. To set the clock, press and hold the Clock/Timer button until the desired time is displayed on the screen.

Brewing Coffee

1. Place the appliance on a dry, level, and heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.
2. Open the top cover.
3. Fill the water tank with the required amount of fresh, cold water using the water level indicator.
4. Add ground coffee to the filter funnel.
5. Close the top cover.
6. Press the ON/OFF button to start the brewing process.
7. When the brewing process is finished, allow the coffee to stop dripping and then remove the carafe to serve.
8. For a new brewing cycle, switch off the appliance and allow a few minutes for it to cool down. Then, refill the water tank.

Setting Delay Brew Time (Automatic Brewing)

1. Ensure that the clock time is set correctly.
2. In standby state with the clock time displayed, touch the Clock/Timer button twice to enter the timer setting mode.
3. While TIMER is displayed, repeatedly touch the Hour and Minute buttons respectively, or press and hold the buttons until the desired brewing time is displayed on the screen.
4. Repeatedly touch the Aroma button to set the desired intensity of the aroma (light, mild, or strong).
5. Touch the Clock/Timer button twice to activate the automatic brewing.
6. When the delayed brew time is reached, your coffee maker will begin the brewing cycle.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY WARNINGS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

WARNINGS

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments;
• farmhouses;
• by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Regarding the instructions for cleaning surfaces in contact with food, refer to the section “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE” on page 7 of the manual.
• Caution, hot surface. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.
• The appliance must not be immersed.
• WARNING: Avoid spillage on the connector.
• WARNING: Risks of injuries if you don’t use this appliance correctly.
• The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards 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 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 the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
  the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• The coffee maker shall not be placed in a cabinet when in use.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

Safety Information

• Before connecting the appliance, please check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds with the main voltage in your home.
• Do not use outdoors.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the appliance, its cord or lead in water or any other liquid.
• Always place the appliance on a flat, level surface.
• Switch off and unplug the appliance from the main socket when not in use or before cleaning.
• Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.
• Do not use or place the appliance on a hot surface or near a source of heat.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
• Never switch on the appliance without water in the water tank.
• Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands while in use.
• Be careful not to get scalded by steam.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handle on the carafe.
• The use of accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may cause injury to persons or damage to appliances.
• Never leave the empty carafe on the keeping warm plate otherwise the carafe is liable to crack.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Control panel

BEFORE FIRST USE
Carefully unpack the appliance and remove all packaging materials. Wipe the appliance with a slightly damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. It is recommended to wash the drip coffee system before first use. Fill the water tank with cold water and follow the directions for brewing coffee to make at least two carafes of coffee without using ground coffee. Switch off the coffee maker and allow it to cool before refilling with cold water.

SETTING THE CLOCK

1. Place the appliance on a dry, horizontal, and heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.
2. Plug in the appliance. The display will show 12:00. Appliance is in Standby mode.
3. The appliance is in Standby mode now. Touch. The display will show the text “CLOCK”.
4. While “CLOCK” is displayed, repeatedly touch H and M respectively to set the current time or you can press the key and hold until the desired time is displayed on screen, then release it.

BREWING COFFEE

1. Place the appliance on a dry, level, and heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.
2. Open the top cover.
3. Fill the water tank with the required amount of fresh, cold water using the water level indicator as a guide.
4. The markings on the water tank window indicate the level of water required to brew the desired number of cups.
5. To avoid overflow, do not fill the water tank with water past the max line.
6. Place the filter into the funnel, making sure it is assembled correctly.
7. Add the desired ground coffee to the filter with the supplied spoon. a level spoon of ground coffee can make a cup of coffee.
8. Close the top cover until a click is heard.
9. Slide the carafe into the appliance ensuring it sits correctly on the plate. Before placing the carafe on the plate, make sure the carafe lid is closed.
10. Plug in the appliance.
11. Touch. The orange indicator light will illuminate, indicating that the appliance is brewing coffee.
12. The coffee will begin to flow from the funnel after a short time. It is normal for the appliance to emit steam while it is brewing coffee.
13. During brewing, you can remove the carafe from the keep-warm plate. The brewing process does not stop during this period and only the flow of coffee from the funnel stops. Do not remove the carafe for longer than 30 seconds or the coffee may overflow from the edge of the funnel.
14. The brewing process can be interrupted at any time by pressing the button twice.
15. The appliance is in Standby mode. The orange indicator light will go out.

When the brewing process is finished, allow the coffee to stop dripping and then remove the carafe to serve. For a new brewing cycle, switch off the appliance and allow a few minutes for it to cool down. Then you can refill the water tank.

SETTING DELAY BREW TIME (AUTOMATIC BREWING)
To program your coffee maker to brew at a later time, first, check that the time is set correctly.

1.  In the standby state and the display shows clock time, touch twice to enter the timer setting mode.
2. The display will show the text “TIMER”.
3. While “TIMER” is displayed, repeatedly touch H and M respectively or you can press the key and hold until the desired brewing time is displayed on the screen, then release it.
4. Repeatedly touch to set the desired intensity of aroma. the display will show the corresponding symbols. light mild strong
5. Touch twice to activate the automatic brewing.  The white indicator light will illuminate. You can check the delay brew time by touching it. To deactivate the automatic brewing, touch again. The display will show clock time.
6. When the delayed brew time is reached, your coffee maker will begin the brewing cycle.  The white indicator light will go out whilst the orange indicator light will illuminate.

AROMA FUNCTION
The taste of your coffee can be optimized by touching the aroma button. The aroma button activates a unique brewing process that enhances the flavor and aroma of your coffee. To activate this function, in the standby state touch. The corresponding symbols will be displayed. Touch to brew coffee. To deactivate this function, in the standby state repeatedly touch until all the aroma symbols disappear from the display.

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
For safety, this coffee maker features automatic shut-off protection. When a brewing cycle is finished, the coffee maker will automatically turn off after 35 minutes.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Turn off and unplug the appliance from the main socket. Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.

• Clean the outside of the appliance with a slightly damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.
• Never immerse the appliance in water.
• Clean the removable parts in warm soapy water with a soft brush or cloth then rinse thoroughly.
• Do not use abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.

DESCALING
Regularly descale the appliance using a specific descaler.

1. Fill the tank with water and descaler to the max line. (Refer to the descaler instructions for the scale of water and descaler.)
2. Place the carafe onto the plate.
3. Plug in the appliance and then touch it.
4. After descaling, rinse out the appliance by operating the appliance using water at least twice (two full tanks of water).

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS
Ratings: 220-240V~ 50-60Hz 900W

SPECIFICATIONS
Ratings: 220-240V~ 50-60Hz 900W

DISPOSAL

As a responsible company, we care about the environment. As such we urge you to follow the correct disposal procedure for the appliance and packaging materials. This will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects the health and the environment. You must dispose of this appliance and its packaging according to local laws and regulations. Because this appliance contains electronic components, the appliance, and its accessories must be disposed of separately from household waste when the appliance reaches its end of life. Contact your local authority to learn about disposal and recycling. The appliance should be taken to your local collection point for recycling. Some collection points accept appliances free of charge. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions, which may occur as a result of product improvement and development. ELECTROLUX 30/10/2021

Documents / Resources

Electrolux EKF900 Coffee Maker [pdf] Instruction Manual EKF900 Coffee Maker, EKF900, Coffee Maker, Maker

References

• User Manual