KOTLIE Multi-Capsule Coffee Machine User Manual

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The manufacturing of this coffee capsule machine is meticulous. Before using the new machine, please read this user manual carefully, paying particular attention to safety questions.

Contents

• Safety Instructions
• Precautions related to this operating manual
• Unpacking
• Startup
• Overview of machine parts and control buttons
• Precautions before use
• Adding water to the water tank
• Rinsing the machine / internal accessories
• Types of capsules that can be used
• Energy saving mode
• Descaling
• Coffee cup volume adjustment
• Restoring factory settings
• Cleaning the coffee machine
• Precautions to take
• Troubleshooting
• Technical Data

Safety Instructions

Before turning on the machine, please take a moment to carefully read the following safety precautions and make sure to follow the corresponding operating instructions.

• Read the entire user manual first.
• To avoid electric shock, never immerse the machine in water or any other liquid.
• Please connect to a properly grounded power outlet.
• To ensure complete shutdown, please unplug the machine.
• It is important to unplug the power cord when:
  • Moving the machine
  • Not using it for a long period
• Never pinch the power cord in corners or sharp edges.
• Risk of electric shock! Please contact customer service to replace a damaged power cord.
• Risk of electric shock! Do not touch the plug / socket / power cord or the machine with wet hands. Do not pull the plug when unplugging the power cord; make sure to pull the plug first.
• If you need to extend the cable, make sure it fits your equipment and lay the cable correctly to avoid tripping (requires a ground wire to ensure safety).
• Do not use the machine under the following circumstances:
  • Malfunction.
  • Damaged power cord.
  • Product drop or deterioration.
  • In this case, immediately contact customer service to check and repair the machine if necessary.
• The machine's location must meet the following requirements:
  • Choose a dry, stable, and horizontal surface, not too close to the power outlet. At least 60 cm from the sink and faucet.
  • Do not place on explosive / flammable surfaces.
  • Do not place the machine or power cord within 50 cm above or near a heat source or fire.
• Do not cover the machine during operation.
• Keep children away during operation.
• Use the machine only in a dry room.

Important Reminder

• Do not use in cabinets, but only on a flat surface.
• Risk of burns! Do not move the machine during operation!
• Never brew the machine when the water tank is empty.
• Always ensure that the water in the water tank is not below the minimum water level and not above the maximum water level.
• Risk of burns! Never touch hot parts of the machine, such as steam or water flow, the brewing unit during operation.
• Risk of burns! Do not open the handle when the coffee machine is still under pressure.
• After use, heat will remain on the surface of the heating element, beware of burns.
• Unplug the power cord and let the machine cool completely before cleaning and / or maintenance.
• This appliance is only used for home and similar occasions, for example:
  • In shops, offices and kitchen areas in other workplaces;
  • Farms;
  • Hotels, motels and other residential types;
  • Bed and breakfast type environments.

Precautions Regarding This User Manual

This user manual may not cover all possible situations. For other information or problems not fully resolved in this user manual, please contact customer service for assistance.

Please keep this user manual well and you can refer to it at any time in case of usage problems.

Unpacking

Remove the coffee machine from its packaging.

Please check if the following accessories are included after opening the packaging:

1. Water tank
2. Coffee machine
3. User manual
4. Warranty card
5. Coffee capsule adapter * 3
6. Coffee spoon
7. Air pump

Attention:

• Check that the domestic power supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the machine's rating plate.
• Destroy all plastic bags to avoid any danger to children!

Small Tip: Keep the machine's packaging well (for example for disassembly, transport during maintenance, etc.)

Remark: You may find that a small amount of water remains in the machine, which is normal. To ensure that the machine functions normally, it was tested with water before leaving the factory.

Machine Startup

Precautions for First Use:

ATTENTION: Improper use of electrical equipment is very dangerous and can be fatal in severe cases. Please pay attention to the safety instructions in this manual, especially the following:

• Risk of burns: beware of hot water! Do not move the machine during operation!
• Do not use the machine when the water tank is empty or when the water volume is below the minimum water level.
• Always ensure that the water in the water tank is not below the minimum water level and not above the maximum water level.
• Do not open the handle during coffee preparation.
• Risk of burns! Do not open the handle when the coffee machine is still under pressure.
• Never touch hot parts of the machine, such as steam or water flow, the brewing unit during operation.
• Before cleaning the machine, make sure to unplug the power cord.
• Use the machine only in a dry room.
• Before first use, rinse the water tank with fresh water. Note that when cleaning other parts of the coffee machine, only use a damp cloth.

Overview of Machine Parts and Control Buttons

Rinsing and Water Filling

Completely rinse the machine before its first use or after a long period of non-use. This simple process allows for thorough rinsing and cleaning of the machine's interior. There are two ways to fill the water tank:

1. Adding Water - Do Not Remove the Water Tank

1. Remove the water tank lid.
2. Pour cold water into the water tank.
3. The maximum capacity is 0.8 liters.
4. Replace the lid.

2. Adding Water - Remove the Water Tank

1. Hold the water tank at an oblique angle as illustrated and remove it from the machine.
2. Fill the tank with cold water, ensuring not to exceed the maximum level (0.8L maximum).
3. Slowly tilt the bottom of the water tank onto the base, locate the lower installation port, then push the water tank to secure it onto the rear buckle.

Hot or Cold Beverage Mode

Hot Beverage Mode

1. Plug the appliance into the main socket. The On/Off button will flash twice in red and twice in blue, indicating that the appliance is properly connected.
2. Quickly press the ON/OFF button. The red light will illuminate, and the volume and brew buttons will flash blue for 35 seconds to complete the heating process.
3. In this mode, the "Volume" and "Brew" buttons will light up blue, and the "On/Off" button will light up red.
4. Press the volume button to adjust the coffee volume.
5. Press the brew button and coffee will dispense.

Cold Beverage Mode

1. Plug the appliance into the main socket. The On/Off button will flash twice in red and twice in blue, indicating that the appliance is properly connected.
2. Press and hold the ON/OFF button (about 2 seconds) until the indicator light turns BLUE.
3. When the appliance enters cold beverage mode, the three buttons are indicated by a fixed BLUE indicator light; in this mode, heating is off.
4. Press the volume button to adjust the coffee volume.
5. Press the brew button and coffee will dispense.
6. Tips: Add 2-3 ice cubes to the coffee cup for a cold beverage or fill the water tank with 8-10 ℃ (46-50 °F) iced water to brew your cold beverage.

Coffee Volume Adjustment for Brewing

You can change the amount of coffee by adjusting the default brewing time to your taste.

Press the Volume button to adjust the coffee size according to your preferences. The appliance saves your selection for the next use. Once the setting is made, press the Brew button to start brewing. Press this button again to cancel the brewing process.

Attention:

• When you press the Brew button, its indicator light may flash for a few seconds, then start preparing coffee, which is normal.
• For a better taste, it is highly recommended to brew a cup of hot water first.

Note: Different packaging / coffee types must use the corresponding brewing boxes, see below for details.

• Suitable for Nespresso capsules
• Suitable for Dolce Gusto capsules
• Suitable for A MODO MIO capsules
• Suitable for E.S.E. coffee pods
• Suitable for ground coffee

Using Nespresso and Dolce Gusto Capsules

1. Open the handle. Remove the brewing unit adapted for Nespresso (or Dolce Gusto) capsules.
2. Open the lid. Place the coffee capsule into the brewing box.
3. Push the brewing box with coffee. Press and close the handle.
4. Place the cup on the tray and press the power button. Once the button starts flashing for 20 seconds, it stops flashing and preheating is complete. Press the "cup" button and select the brewing quantity (the left button is a small cup, the right button is a large cup), the flashing starts and the machine begins to brew. Once preparation is complete, the drip automatically stops (about 23 seconds for the small cup and 37 seconds for the large cup). Lift the handle, remove the brewing box, and discard used capsules into the designated container.

Tips:

1. When the appliance is turned on, the button starts flashing at the same time, and after 20 seconds of preheating, brewing begins.
2. Due to too high brewing temperature, the size of the brewing box may expand or contract, leading to excessive dripping time. This is a normal phenomenon.
3. Please use the drip tray to collect and wait for cooling.

Using A MODO MIO Capsules

1. Open the handle. Remove the brewing unit adapted for A MODO MIO capsules.
2. Place the coffee capsule into the brewing box.
3. Push the brewing box with coffee. Press and close the handle.
4. Place the cup on the tray and press the power button. Once the button starts flashing for 20 seconds, it stops flashing and preheating is complete. Press the "cup" button and select the brewing quantity (the left button is a small cup, the right button is a large cup), the flashing starts and the machine begins to brew. Once preparation is complete, the drip automatically stops (about 23 seconds for the small cup and 37 seconds for the large cup). Lift the handle, remove the brewing box, and discard used capsules into the designated container.

Tips:

1. When the appliance is turned on, the button starts flashing at the same time, and after 20 seconds of preheating, brewing begins.
2. Due to too high brewing temperature, the size of the brewing box may expand or contract, leading to excessive dripping time. This is a normal phenomenon.
3. Please use the drip tray to collect and wait for cooling.

Using Ground Coffee

1. Open the handle. Remove the brewing unit adapted for ground coffee.
2. Place the small container into the brewing box and pour the ground coffee. Fill and flatten the ground coffee.
3. Push the brewing box with coffee. Press and close the handle.
4. Place the cup on the tray and press the power button. Once the button starts flashing for 20 seconds, it stops flashing and preheating is complete. Press the "cup" button and select the brewing quantity (the left button is a small cup, the right button is a large cup), the flashing starts and the machine begins to brew. Once preparation is complete, the drip automatically stops (about 23 seconds for the small cup and 37 seconds for the large cup). Lift the handle, remove the brewing box, and discard used capsules into the designated container.

Note: If the coffee powder is not full or flattened, this will result in too long a dripping time and affect the taste.

Tips:

1. When the appliance is turned on, the button starts flashing at the same time, and after 20 seconds of preheating, brewing begins.
2. Due to too high brewing temperature, the size of the brewing box may expand or contract, leading to excessive dripping time. This is a normal phenomenon.
3. Please use the drip tray to collect and wait for cooling.

Using E.S.E. Pod Coffee

1. Open the handle. Remove the brewing unit adapted for E.S.E. pod coffee.
2. Change to another small container and place it in the brewing box. Place the E.S.E. pod coffee.
3. Push the brewing box with coffee. Press and close the handle.
4. Place a cup and press the power key. All the buttons start to flash. After 20 seconds, the flashing stops to finish its warm-up process. Press cup key to select your brewing amount (small cup or large cup). Cup key starts to flash and prepare to brew (the brewing time for small cup is about 23s and the large cup is 37s). Lift the handle and pull out the capsule adapter, throwing the used capsules into the designated container.

Tips:

1. When the power is turned on for the first time, it needs 20 seconds flashing for preheating before brewing starts, but for the second use, preheating is not needed.
2. Because the brewing temperature is too high, size of the capsule adapters may change a little and resulting in excessive dripping time. This is a normal phenomenon. Please use the drip tray to collect and wait for cooling.

Standby Mode

Factory Default Setting: Standby Mode

Duration: 15 minutes

After 15 minutes of inactivity, the machine automatically shuts down and all indicators turn off.

In standby mode, press the power switch to reactivate the machine.

Setting Standby Mode:

• Press the "Small cup" button and the "Large cup" button simultaneously and plug the machine into the socket.
• The power button will light up.
• Press the small cup button, the button lights up and standby mode is activated.

Cleaning Mode

1. Place the cup on the tray.
2. Pour kitchen cleaner into the water tank.
3. Press the small cup button and turn on the appliance at the same time.
4. The power switch and the small cup button light up. Press the small cup button to start cleaning. The working time is 120 seconds. When cleaning is finished, the light automatically turns off. Otherwise, you can press the small cup button to stop cleaning.

Factory Default Setting

Press the large cup button while plugging the machine into the socket. If the button indicator flashes twice, it means the machine has returned to its factory default setting.

Cleaning

Attention: Risk of electric shock and fire!

• Never immerse all or part of the appliance in water.
• Unplug the power cord before cleaning.
• Do not use strong detergents or highly soluble corrosive detergents.
• Do not use sharp objects, such as cutting brushes.
• Do not wash in a dishwasher to prevent high temperatures from affecting material safety.

Cleaning the Brewing Box

• Remove the capsule / pod and discard it in the trash.
• Wash the brewing box under clean water.

General Cleaning

• Wipe with a clean, damp cloth.
• It is forbidden to pour water directly onto the machine.

Warnings

• It is forbidden to pour water directly onto the machine. ??

• It is forbidden to open the handle during brewing. ?☕

• There is a pointed needle above the brewing box. It is forbidden to put your finger near the pointed needle after removing the brewing box. ⚠️?

• After brewing, the box still has residual heat. Beware of burns! ?

Energy Saving Mode

If no operation is performed for 15 minutes, the machine automatically goes into standby, enters energy saving mode, and all indicators turn off.

To exit energy saving mode, press the power button. The indicator flashes, preheating begins. When the indicator stops flashing, coffee preparation can begin.

Descaling

Tap water varies by region. Hard tap water particles can deposit as residue in the machine and can block pipes and damage the machine. In this case, please start descaling in one of the following cases:

• After preparing 300 to 400 cups of coffee
• The amount of coffee is significantly reduced
• After one or two months of use

To avoid damaging the machine due to incorrect cleaning, make sure to follow the instructions below and use the correct cleaning method.

Important Note: Do not use vinegar to clean the machine, this will not only cause damage but also worsen the taste of the coffee. Damages caused by incorrect descaling methods or failure to descaling are not covered by the warranty.

Beware of hot water to avoid burns!

Methods:

• It is recommended to purchase descaling liquid, and dilute it according to the manufacturer's instructions, then pour it into the water tank.
• Make sure there is no coffee in the machine's brewing box during cleaning.
• Place a large bowl on the tray to collect wastewater.
• Fill the water tank to the highest water level, add descaling agent or citric acid and make sure the solution is completely dissolved.
• Follow the normal brewing procedure, select the "large cup" to drain the wastewater and repeat the operation until the water in the tank is exhausted.
• Repeat the cleaning process at least twice.
• Repeat the operation with clean water / purified water to thoroughly clean the inside of the machine and eliminate the odor of additives.

Important Note: When using for the first time or after a long period of non-use, the machine may have difficulty pumping water due to blocked pipes. The following steps allow you to clear the pipes by using a pump to fill the machine. If necessary, the process should be repeated 2 to 3 times. Once the operation is complete, the machine can pump water normally.

1. Remove the water tank and insert the hose into the water inlet at the bottom of the water tank.
2. Fill the hose with a small amount of water.
3. Push the pump into the hose to allow water to enter the machine and force air out of the hose to clear the hose.

Characteristics

The preservation of design or implementation of changes is for technological progress.

Correct Disposal Method for the Coffee Machine

This mark indicates that the product should not be disposed of with other household waste throughout the EU. To prevent any impact on the natural environment and human health due to improper disposal, please recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. If you wish to return used material, please contact the reseller or use the return process; they will recycle it in an environmentally friendly manner.

Customer Service

KOTLIE hopes you are satisfied with the multi-capsule coffee machine.

The KOTLIE team is committed to providing customers with high-quality and highly stable coffee machines. KOTLIE has made countless efforts to design and manufacture products and strives for perfection. In mass production and packaging, it is inevitable that individual defective products will appear. In the transnational transport of high-volume products, it is inevitable that some products will be damaged during transport. Thank you for your understanding!

If you have unfortunately received products with missing accessories, a broken water tank, a broken body, a leaking desk, abnormal brewing, serious dripping problems, etc., please be patient, do not get angry. Please contact KOTLIE immediately by sending photos and videos of the damaged products, and KOTLIE will help you resolve them quickly.

Please contact KOTLIE directly so that you can obtain a satisfactory solution during the break and KOTLIE looks forward to your contact! Thank you for your attention and patience!

Sincerely,