CF 300/400

Kaffee-Espresso-Vollautomat
Fully Automatic Espresso-Maker
Macchina per espresso completamente automatica
Machine à café/expresso entièrement automatique
Cafetera exprés completamente automática
Volautomatische koffie- en espressomachine

Gebrauchsanweisung
Operating instructions
Istruzioni per l’uso
Mode d’emploi
Instrucciones para el uso
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 Sehr geehrter Kunde,
neben der detaillierten Beschreibung in der Bedienungs-
anleitung für Ihre CF 400 beachten Sie zum Milchauf-
schäumen bitte insbesondere die nachstehenden
Hinweise:
• Um einen bestmöglichen Milchschaum zu erhalten, ver-
wenden Sie bitte kalte, fettarme H-Milch (1,5%).
• Alle Teile des Milchaufschäumers müssen ohne Zwi-
schenraum fest zusammengesteckt oder geschraubt sein.
Der Knopf zur Schaumregulierung (A) muss über den
Ring hinaus (siehe Zeichnung) ohne Zwischenraum in
das Zwischenstück (B) eingesteckt werden!
• Durch Drehen am Knopf des Milchaufschäumers lässt
sich die Temperatur und die Schaummenge individuell
einstellen.
• Reinigen Sie alle Teile, die mit Milch in Berührung
gekommen sind, insbesondere den in der Zeichnung Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte
gekennzeichneten Ring, unmittelbar nach dem Gebrauch an unseren Service:
ganz besonders gründlich. Milchrückstände können das Serviceline: 0 18 05 – 30 60 80
Aufschäumergebnis erheblich beeinträchtigen. (Deutsche Telekom 0,12 Euro/Min.)
Fax: 0911 - 323 49 1930
E-Mail: service.kleingeraete@aeg-hausgeraete.de

822 949 192 - 0602

Sehr geehrter Kunde,

neben der detaillierten Beschreibung in der Bedienungs-
anleitung für Ihre CF 400 beachten Sie zum Milchauf-
schäumen bitte insbesondere die nachstehenden
Hinweise:
• Um einen bestmöglichen Milchschaum zu erhalten, ver-
wenden Sie bitte kalte, fettarme H-Milch (1,5%).
• Alle Teile des Milchaufschäumers müssen ohne Zwi-
schenraum fest zusammengesteckt oder geschraubt sein.
Der Knopf zur Schaumregulierung (A) muss über den
Ring hinaus (siehe Zeichnung) ohne Zwischenraum in
das Zwischenstück (B) eingesteckt werden!
• Durch Drehen am Knopf des Milchaufschäumers lässt
sich die Temperatur und die Schaummenge individuell
einstellen.
• Reinigen Sie alle Teile, die mit Milch in Berührung
gekommen sind, insbesondere den in der Zeichnung Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte
gekennzeichneten Ring, unmittelbar nach dem Gebrauch an unseren Service:
ganz besonders gründlich. Milchrückstände können das Serviceline: 0 18 05 – 30 60 80
Aufschäumergebnis erheblich beeinträchtigen. (Deutsche Telekom 0,12 Euro/Min.)
Fax: 0911 - 323 49 1930
E-Mail: service.kleingeraete@aeg-hausgeraete.de

822 949 192 - 0602

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 Dear Customer,
In addition to the detailed description given in the oper-
ating instructions for your CF 400 please take particular
note of the following information concerning frothing
milk.
• To obtain the best possible froth it is best to use cold,
low-fat, long-life milk (1.5%).
• All parts of the frothed milk spout must be firmly fitted
together or screwed together and have no gaps. The
knob for regulating the froth (A) must be inserted
beyond the ring (see illustration) into the intermediate
part (B) leaving no gaps.
• The temperature and quantity of froth can be regulated
individually by turning the knob for regulating the froth
on the frothed milk spout.
• Immediately after use clean all parts that have come Consumer Care in Germany
into contact with milk extremely thoroughly, paying par-
ticular attention to the ring indicated in the illustration. If you have any queries please contact our
Milk residues can considerably impair frothing results. service line:
Service line: 0 18 05 – 30 60 80
(Deutsche Telekom 0,12 Euro/Min.)
Fax: 0911 - 323 49 1930
E-mail: service.kleingeraete@aeg-hausgeraete.de

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Dear Customer,
In addition to the detailed description given in the oper-
ating instructions for your CF 400 please take particular
note of the following information concerning frothing
milk.
• To obtain the best possible froth it is best to use cold,
low-fat, long-life milk (1.5%).
• All parts of the frothed milk spout must be firmly fitted
together or screwed together and have no gaps. The
knob for regulating the froth (A) must be inserted
beyond the ring (see illustration) into the intermediate
part (B) leaving no gaps.
• The temperature and quantity of froth can be regulated
individually by turning the knob for regulating the froth
on the frothed milk spout.
• Immediately after use clean all parts that have come
Consumer Care in Germany
into contact with milk extremely thoroughly, paying par-
ticular attention to the ring indicated in the illustration. If you have any queries please contact our
Milk residues can considerably impair frothing results. service line:
Service line: 0 18 05 – 30 60 80
(Deutsche Telekom 0,12 Euro/Min.)
Fax: 0911 - 323 49 1930
E-mail: service.kleingeraete@aeg-hausgeraete.de

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g Features (Figure 1) Programme selector (Figure 1/Q)

A On/Off button 1 Coffee selection
B Fresh water tank, lid 2 Coffee temperature
C Water filter (in water tank) 3 Automatic switch off
4 Rinse
D Filler opening for preground coffee
with lid (coffee funnel) 5 Cleaning
6 Decalcifying
E Cup rack
7 Water hardness/water filter
F Bean container with lid (in interior:
8 Language
grinding texture adjustment)
9 Counter/coffees
G Selector dial for steam and hot
water (steam selector)
H Swivelling nozzle for steam and hot-
Frothed milk spout (CF 400)
water (CF 300) (Figure 2)
J Height-adjustable nozzle for frothed A Knob for regulating the froth
milk spout, steam and hot water B Suction piece
(CF 400; also see Figure 2)
C Milk discharge outlet
K Drip grille
D Connector
L Drip catcher
E Flexible hose
M Spent coffee drawer with spent coffee
container
N Height-adjustable outlet with spouts Coffee selector (Figure 1/S)
O Rating plate (on the underside of the 1 cup regular
appliance) 1 cup strong
P Drip catcher float 1 cup X strong
Q Programme selector (with selection 2 cups regular
button) 1 preground
R Selector dial for adjusting amount of 2 preground
water
S Coffee selector (with selection button)
T Display

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Dear Customer, Table of Contents
Please read these operating instruc- Safety Instructions
tions through carefully. Above all, 1. Before Using for the First Time
observe the safety instructions! Please 1.1. Setting up the Appliance
keep these operating instructions for
later reference, and pass them on to 1.2. Cable Compartment (Figure 3)
any subsequent owners of the appli- 1.3. Programme Selector (Figure 2)
ance. 2. Prior to Making Coffee
2.1. Filling the Water Tank (Figure 6)
Your AEG coffee machine has func- 2.2. Filling the Bean Container
tions that guarantee you (Figure 7)
• easy operation, when preparing coffee 2.3. Adjusting the Grinding Texture
plus simple maintenance and care. (Figure 8)
Information in the display will guide 2.4. Switching on the Appliance
you step by step through the proce- (Figure 9)
dure. 2.5. Setting the Language
The excellent, individual taste is
2.6. Adjusting the Water Hardness
achieved by
• the pre-brewing system: prior to the 2.7. Inserting the Water Filter
actual brewing process, the ground (Figure 5)
coffee is moistened to extract its full 2.8. “Rinsing” the Appliance
aroma, 2.9. Adjusting the Safety Cut-Out
• the individually adjustable amount of 3. Making Coffee
water per cup that can be varied 3.1. Adjusting the Amount of Water
between a small espresso and a large (Figure 11)
coffee with crema,
3.2. Selecting the Type of Coffee
• the individually adjustable coffee tem-
perature at which the coffee is brewed, 3.2.1. One Cup of Regular Coffee from
Beans (Figure 12)
• the facility to choose between normal
or strong coffee, 3.2.2. One Cup of Strong Coffee from
• the grinding texture that can be Beans
adjusted to suit the roasting of the 3.2.3. One Cup of Extra Strong Coffee
beans, from Beans
• and last but not least, through the 3.2.4. Two Cups of Regular Coffee from
guaranteed crema, that small crown of Beans
froth that makes an espresso incompa- 3.2.5. One or Two Cups of Coffee from
rable for connoisseurs. Preground Coffee
Incidentally: the time for which the 3.3. Setting Coffee Temperature
water is in contact with the ground
4. Frothing Milk (Figures 14-18)
coffee is considerably shorter for
espressos than for conventional filter 5. Preparing Hot Water
coffee. As a result, less bitterness is 6. Switching off the Appliance
released from the coffee; it is this that 7. Emptying the Water Tank, Drip
makes espresso coffee so much pleas- Catcher and Spent Coffee
anter! Container (Figures 19-21)
8. Cleaning
8.1. CleaningtheExterior
(Figures 19-25)
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9. Decalcifying the Appliance • Do not leave the appliance switched on
10. What to do if ... longer than necessary.
11. Protecting the Environment • Do not expose the appliance to the
weather.
12. If a Service is Required
Do not open or repair the appliance.
Repairs that are not carried out cor-
1 Safety Instructions rectly may result in significant risk to
the user.
• The appliance may only be connected
to the mains if the voltage, type of Repairs to electrical appliances may
current, and frequency match the only be carried out by qualified spe-
information on the rating plate (see cialists.
underside of the appliance)! Should repair become necessary,
• Never allow children to operate the including the replacement of the mains
appliance unsupervised. lead, please contact
• Never allow the mains lead to come • the dealer from whom you purchased
into contact with hot parts of the the appliance, or
appliance. • an AEG Service Force Centre.
• Never pull the plug from the socket by In no circumstance should the appli-
means of the mains lead! ance be sent by post - there is a risk of
• Do not use the appliance if: transport damage that cannot be cov-
– the mains lead is damaged or ered under the guarantee!
– the housing shows visible signs of If the appliance is used for a purpose
damage. other than that intended, or is incor-
rectly operated, no liability for any
• The coffee outlet, swivelling nozzle,
resulting damage or claims under the
and cup rack will become hot during
guarantee can be accepted - this is also
use due to the nature of their func-
the case if the cleaning and decalcify-
tions. Keep children away!
ing programmes are not performed
• Only fill the water tank with cold directly according to the information
water; do not use hot water, milk or in the display and in accordance with
other liquids. the information given in these operat-
• Do not place frozen or caramelised ing instructions.
coffee beans in the bean container,
only use roasted coffee beans! Remove ; This appliance complies with the fol-
any foreign bodies from the coffee lowing EU Directives:
beans. Otherwise the guarantee will be • 73/23/EEC of 19.02.1973 “Low voltage
void. directive”, including Amending Direc-
• Only put preground coffee in the cof- tive 93/68/EEC
fee funnel. • 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 “EMC
• Observe the cleaning and descaling Directive”, including Amending Direc-
instructions. tive 92/31/EEC
• Prior to maintaining or cleaning,
switch off the appliance and unplug it
from the mains!
• Never immerse the appliance in water.
• Do not allow any liquid to enter the
housing via the ventilation holes on
the cup rack.
• Do not clean the parts of the appliance
in a dishwasher.

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1. Before Using for the First Time Position 6: Decalcifying
If “UNIT DECALC.” appears in the dis-
1.1. Setting up the Appliance play, the appliance must be decalcified
Choose a suitable, level, stable, using a decalcifying agent. The decalci-
unheated, dry surface. Check that fying programme runs automatically.
there is adequate air circulation. Follow the instructions in the display
Important: If the appliance is placed in (see Section 9).
a warm room after being brought in Position 7: Water hardness/water
from the cold, wait approx. 2 hours filter
before switching it on! The hardness of the water used can be
set in this position (see Section 2.6).
1.2. Cable Compartment
Position 8: Language
(Figure 3)
In this position you can set the lan-
Your appliance has a cable compart- guage in which you wish the informa-
ment at the rear. If the mains lead is tion to appear in the display. You can
too long, you can push the cable that is select the following languages: Ger-
not needed into the cable compart- man, English, French, Italian, Spanish
ment. or Dutch.
1.3. Programme Selector Position 9: Counter/coffees
(Figure 1/Q) Various functions can be requested in
Positions 1-9 on the programme selec- this position.
tor may be used to carry out or check Repeatedly pressing the selection
the various different functions. button on the programme selector
Position 1: Coffee selection displays information about frequency
of use and the extent of calcification
Adjust the programme selector to this
in the following order:
position when you wish to prepare cof-
fee. – Number of coffees
Position 2: Coffee temperature – Number of times decalcified
You can use this position to set the – Number of times cleaned
coffee temperature between REGULAR – Number of hot water preparations
and HIGH. – Number of steam preparations
Position 3: Automatic switch off – Number of filter changes
Use this position to set when you want – Degree of calcification:
the appliance to switch off automati- 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%
cally. The appliance has 6 time steps.
Position 4: Rinse
If you require an additional rinse, it
2. Prior to Making Coffee
can be carried out on Position 4 (see 2.1. Filling the Water Tank
Section 2.8). (Figure 5)
Position 5: Cleaning If “FILL WATER TANK” appears in the
If “CLEAN UNIT” appears in the display, display, the water tank must be topped
the appliance must be cleaned using up.
a cleaning tablet. The cleaning pro-
0 Open the lid (Figure 1/B) and remove
gramme runs automatically. Follow
the water tank by the handle. Please
the instructions in the display (see
only use cold, clear water, and do not
Section 8.2).
fill beyond the MAX mark.

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0 Refit the water tank in the appliance 2.4. Switching On the Appliance
and press it down until it engages so (Figure 8)
the valve on the base is opened. 0 Switch the appliance on using the
For aromatic coffee, you should: On/Off button (Figure 1/A).
• change the water in the tank daily, When using for the first time:
• not use mineral or distilled water and “HOT WATER CYCLE NECESSARY”
• clean the water tank at least once a appears in the display to indicate that
week in normal washing up water (not the system needs to be filled.
in a dishwasher). Then rinse with clean 0 Place an empty cup under the nozzle
water. (Figure 1 H/J).
2.2. Filling the Bean Container 0 Turn the steam selector (Figure 1/G)
(Figure 6) anticlockwise until it reaches the
You can use both espresso and filter “Hot water” position. “SYSTEM
coffee beans! FILLING” appears in the display. After
a few seconds this procedure stops
0 Open the lid of the bean container and “SET STEAM/WATER DIAL TO ZERO”
(Figure 1/F) and fill the container with appears in the display. Then “HEATING
roasted coffee beans (do not use fro- UP” flashes in the display.
zen or caramelised beans). Ensure that
no foreign bodies enter the bean con- 0 Place an empty cup under the coffee
tainer. outlet (Figure 1/N). When the appli-
ance has reached the coffee tempera-
0 Close the lid. ture, the “RINSE MACHINE, PRESS
BUTTON” display appears.
3 When using for the first time:
The first brewing procedure will be 0 Press the coffee selector button to
interrupted by the display “FILL start brewing.
BEANS”. The appliance is not ready Brewing stops automatically. The type
until after the second cup of coffee, as of coffee that was selected last appears
the coffee channel must first be filled in the display, e.g., “1 CUP REGULAR,
with ground coffee. For this reason you PRESS BUTTON”. The appliance is
should trigger two brewing procedures ready to prepare another coffee (see
(see Section 3, Making Coffee). Section 3).
2.3. Adjusting the Grinding 2.5. Setting the Language
Texture (Figure 7) 0 Turn the programme selector (Fig. 1/Q)
To release the full aroma from the to Position 8. “SPRACHE DEUTSCH“
beans, you can adjust the grinding tex- (language german) appears in the dis-
ture to suit the roasting of the beans. play.
The grinding texture adjustment is on 0 Press the selection button on the pro-
the rear right of the appliance. gramme selector (Figure 1/Q) until the
Important: The grinding texture is only required language appears in the dis-
to be adjusted when the grinder is in play.
operation. 0 Return the programme selector to
Starting from the factory medium Position 1 to store the required lan-
setting, turn the adjustment knob guage.
clockwise for darker beans (coarser
grinding texture), anticlockwise for
lighter beans (finer grinding tex-
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2.6. Adjusting the Water 2.7. Inserting the Water Filter
Hardness The appliance is fitted with a water fil-
Your appliance can be adjusted to the ter. This water filter helps to remove
hardness of the water used. The water the majority of such elements as chlo-
hardness must be adjusted correctly so rine from tap water that might other-
that the automatic calcification indi- wise spoil the flavour. In addition, the
cator can function correctly (see also lime content in the water is greatly
Section 9). reduced when the water filter is used.
Note: The water hardness setting need This allows the full flavour of your cof-
only be adjusted prior to using the fee to develop.
appliance for the first time, or if the If a water filter is used in the appli-
quality of the water used changes. ance, we recommend decalcifying the
Use the Aquadur® test strips supplied appliance once or twice a year.
to determine the hardness of the local Inserting and Changing the Water
water and follow the instructions given Filter (Figure 4)
on the test strip packaging. Or ask your 0 Remove the water filter that comes
water board about the hardness of with the appliance from its plastic
your water! packaging and rinse it thoroughly
The appliance has 4 hardness settings. under running water.
The factory setting is the middle set- 0 Raise the lid at the top of the water
ting, 3 (corresponding to 16°-23° tank (Figure 1/B).
degrees German hardness). 0 Insert the water filter into the holder
You can change this setting as follows: at the bottom of the water tank and
0 Set the programme selector (Figure 1/Q) turn it clockwise (Figure 4). Ensure that
to Position 7. “HARDNESS LEVEL 3” the filter is fully and correctly in place!
appears in the display. The filter must be fully screwed in or
0 Keep pressing the selection button on else its effectiveness will be reduced.
the programme selector until the 0 Fill the water tank with tap water and
required water hardness (1-4) or else insert (Figure 5).
“OFF” or “FILTER” appears in the display. 0 Rinse the filter cartridge with at least
If the water hardness is 2, “HARDNESS half a tank of water. To do this, pro-
LEVEL 2” appears in the display. ceed as described in Section 5, Prepar-
0 Return the programme selector to ing Hot Water.
Position 1 to store the displayed value. The water might become slightly dis-
The appliance is now ready for brewing coloured (not damaging to health).
coffee. The tap water is filtered as soon as it is
If “LEVEL-” appears in the display, the drawn in by the pump.
water hardness has not been set. The
decalcification warning will never 3 The device has automatic filter moni-
toring. When “REPLACE FILTER” appears
appear. This setting may only be used if in the display, the filter in the water
you have an independent water sof- tank must be replaced.
tening system.
After the new filter has been fitted, set
If you are using a water filter, select the programme selector to Position 7,
the “FILTER” setting. The appliance will Water hardness.
then automatically detect when the
0 Press the programme selector selec-
filter needs to be changed.
tion button for approximately
Please also refer to Section 2.7 below, 2 seconds. The “REPLACE FILTER”
Inserting the Water Filter. display will be cleared.

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If no new filter is fitted, the correct You can choose between 5 time set-
water hardness must be set (see Sec- tings (automatic cut-out after 1 to
tion 2.6). Otherwise the appliance will 5 hours) or deactivate the safety cut-
become calcified. This endangers your out. The middle setting, 2 (switch off
rights to make a claim under the guar- after 2 hours), is set in the factory.
antee and the appliance could be dam- You can change this setting as follows:
aged! 0 Set the programme selector (Figure 1/Q)
Please note that the filter cartridge to Position 3. “AUTO SHUT-OFF AFTER
must be replaced either after brewing 2 HOURS” appears in the display.
approx. 500 cups of coffee or after 0 Keep pressing the selection button on
6 weeks (whichever is the sooner). the programme selector until the time
The cartridge cannot be cleaned and after which you require the appliance
must be replaced with a new one. to switch off appears in the display.
Important: Regardless of how often 0 Return the programme selector to
the appliance has been used the water Position 1 to store the displayed value.
filter must be changed without fail
after 2 months at the latest in order If “-HOURS” appears in the display, the
to avoid a build-up of bacteria in the safety cut-out is not active. In this case
filter. the appliance will stay on until it is
switched off using the On/Off button
You can purchase a new water filter (Figure 1/A).
either from a specialist retailer
(E No. 900 084 951/4) or from your
nearest AEG Service Force Centre 3. Making Coffee
(ET No. 900 084 951/4). Although you are brewing espresso
2.8. “Rinsing” the Appliance coffee with your coffee machine, the
Rinsing removes any remaining water term coffee is used in the following for
from the system so that the next cof- clarity.
fee is made with fresh water. Note: The following process takes
0 Place an empty cup under the spouts place fully automatically once the
(Figure 1/N). coffee selector button (Figure 1/S) has
been pressed: grinding, portioning,
0 Turn the programme selector pressing, pre-brewing, brewing, and
(Figure 1/Q) to Position 4. “RINSE, ejecting of the used ground coffee.
PRESS P BUTTON” appears in the
display. You can stop this process at any time
by pressing the coffee selector button
Brewing stops automatically. “SET P again.
DIAL TO POS. 1” then appears in the
display. Store your cups face downwards on
the cup rack (Figure 1/E). Steam
0 Turn the programme selector to Posi- escapes through the openings in the
tion 1. The type of coffee that was cup rack and warms the cups!
selected last appears again in the dis-
play. The appliance is now ready for The outlet (Figure 1/N) can be
brewing coffee. adjusted in height and can thus be
adjusted to suit different cup sizes. To
2.9. Adjusting the Safety Cut- adjust the height, use the thumb and
Out index finger to grip the ribbing on the
If the appliance is not used for an side of the outlet and move it up or
extended period of time, it switches down (Figure 9).
itself off for safety reasons and to save Important: Risk of burning!
energy.

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3.1. Adjusting the Amount of 3.2.4. Two Cups of Regular Coffee
Water (Figure 10) from Beans
The amount of water per cup can be 0 Place a cup under each of the spouts.
adjusted using the selector dial Note: The correct position for the cups
(Figure 1/R). is given by the two holes in the drip
Depending on your taste, select a grille (Figure 1/K) as these are directly
“small” espresso (turn selector dial below the spouts.
anticlockwise) or a “large” coffee with 0 Turn the coffee selector (Figure 1/S)
crema (turn selector dial clockwise). until “2 CUPS REGULAR” appears in the
Note: You can also change the amount display, then press the coffee selection
of water during brewing. As the coffee button.
is brewing, turn the selector dial slowly 3.2.5. One or Two Cups of Coffee
anticlockwise from the maximum set- from Preground Coffee (Figure 12)
ting, until coffee ceases to run out at You can use this function, for example,
the required quantity. If two cups of to brew decaffeinated coffee.
coffee are drawn, the amount of water 0 Place one or two cups under the
is more or less doubled. spouts.
Note: As the appliance is heating up, 0 Open the lid (Figure 1/D) and place the
“HEATING UP” appears in the display required amount of ground coffee for
(Figure 1/T). one or two cups in the coffee funnel
3.2. Selecting the Type of Coffee (Figure 12).
Close the lid.
0 Turn the programme selector to Posi-
tion 1. The type of coffee that was 0 Turn the coffee selector (Figure 1/S)
selected last appears in the display. until “1 PREGROUND” or “2 PRE-
GROUND” appears in the display, then
0 Place an empty cup centrally under the
press the coffee selection button.
spouts.
Note: Add a maximum of 2 portions of
3.2.1. One Cup of Regular Coffee
ground coffee. The coffee funnel is not
from Beans (Figure 11)
a container. Do not add anything other
0 Turn the coffee selector (Figure 1/S) than ground coffee! Do not insert
until “1 CUP REGULAR” appears in the instant (soluble) coffee powder.
display, then press the coffee selection
button. 3.3. Setting Coffee Temperature
3.2.2. One Cup of Strong Coffee 0 Turn the programme selector to Posi-
from Beans tion 2. “TEMPERATURE REGULAR”
0 Turn the coffee selector (Figure 1/S) appears in the display.
until “1 CUP STRONG” appears in the 0 Press the selection button on the pro-
display, then press the coffee selection gramme selector. “TEMPERATURE
button. HIGH” appears in the display.
3.2.3. One Cup of Extra Strong 0 Turn the programme selector to Posi-
Coffee from Beans tion 1 to store the displayed value.
0 Turn the coffee selector (Figure 1/S)
until “1 CUP X STRONG” appears in the
display, then press the coffee selection
button.

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4. Frothing Milk CF 400:
Attach the frothed milk spout to the
(Figures 13 to 18) steam nozzle (Figure 14):
Hot steam can be used both for froth- 0 Insert the knob for regulating the froth
ing milk for cappuccino and for heat- (Figure 2/A) into the suction piece (Fig-
ing liquids. ure 2/B) and press firmly into place.
0 Insert the suction piece into the con-
3 For one cup of cappuccino, fill a large
nector (Figure 2/D), and connect the
cup up to ½ to 2/3 full with espresso
and then add the frothed milk. milk discharge outlet (Figure 2/C) to
Always use cool, fresh (low fat) milk to the connector.
achieve the best frothing results. 0 Firmly push the complete frothed milk
spout onto the steam nozzle until the
4.1. Frothing Milk red seal on the steam nozzle is no
The type of coffee that was selected longer visible. As you do so, carefully
last appears in the display. push against the grip for adjusting the
CF 300: height of the steam nozzle.
0 Slide the movable tube on the swivel- 0 Pour cold milk into the container sup-
ling nozzle all the way down (Figure plied. If you are frothing milk from the
13/A). container supplied you do not need the
0 Turn the steam selector clockwise to flexible hose. The milk container is
the “Steam” position (Figure 17/A). attached directly to the frothed milk
The appliance heats up. “HEATING UP” spout (Figure 15).
appears in the display. After a short
while the “STEAM READY” display 3 You can also suck up the milk directly
from the carton using the flexible hose
appears. (Figure 2/E). However, the milk carton
0 Place a cup, half-filled at the most, must not exceed the height of the milk
beneath the frothing nozzle (Figure frothing nozzle. The flexible hose must
26). be inserted down into the milk carton.
0 Immerse the swivelling nozzle about 0 Attach the flexible hose to the frothing
half way down inside the container nozzle and insert the other end of the
with the milk to be frothed so that air flexible hose into the cold milk (Figure
can be drawn in unhindered. The swiv- 18).
elling nozzle should not touch the base 0 Place an empty cup underneath the
of the container to avoid obstructing frothing nozzle (Figure 26).
the steam outlet.
0 Turn the steam selector clockwise to
0 Press the coffee selection button. the “Steam” position (Figure 17/A).
“STEAM” appears in the display. The appliance heats up. “HEATING UP”
0 You can stop the outlet of steam appears in the display. After a short
– by turning the steam selector anti- while the display “STEAM READY”
clockwise back to the O position, or appears.
– by pressing the coffee selection but- 0 Press the coffee selection button.
ton. “SET STEAM/WATER DIAL TO “STEAM” appears in the display.
ZERO” appears in the display. Important: Using the knob for regulat-
0 Activate the outlet of steam briefly ing the froth (Figure 2/A) you can set
after frothing milk to “blow clear” the the amount of froth (more or less
swivelling nozzle. Then clean any milk added air) and the temperature of the
residues from the swivelling nozzle milk to your taste (Figure 16/A, B, C).
using a damp cloth. Move the movable To do this turn the knob slowly to the
metal tube up and down during this right or to the left until you achieve
process. the desired result.
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Figure 16/A: maximum froth/ Activate the outlet of steam briefly to
warm milk “blow clear” the swivelling nozzle. Then
Figure 16/B: valve closed/no froth clean the swivelling nozzle with a
Figure 16/C: less froth/hot milk damp cloth. Move the movable metal
tube up and down during this process.
0 You can stop the outlet of steam
CF 400:
– by turning the steam selector anti-
clockwise to return it to the O posi- 0 Attach the frothed milk spout to
tion or the steam nozzle as described in Sec-
tion 4.1, “Frothing Milk” (Figure 14).
– by pressing the coffee selection but-
ton. “SET STEAM/WATER DIAL TO Important: Whenever liquids are
ZERO” appears in the display. heated the suction piece (Figure 2/B)
must always be fitted and the knob for
The type of coffee that was selected regulating the froth must always be
last appears in the display. closed (Figure 16/B)! Otherwise hot
After frothing please clean the frothed water could spray out of the side of
milk spout particularly thoroughly (for the connector (Figure 2/D). Risk of
information refer to Section 8, Clean- burning!
ing). 0 Turn the steam selector to the
4.2. Heating Liquids “Steam” position. The appliance
The appliance is ready when the last heats up. “HEATING UP” appears in the
previously selected coffee appears in display. After a short while “STEAM
the display. READY” appears in the display.
CF 300: 0 Immerse the nozzle about half way
down inside the container with the liq-
0 Slide the movable tube on the swivel- uid to be heated so that the air can be
ling nozzle upwards (Figure 13/B). drawn in unhindered.
0 Turn the steam selector to the 0 Press the coffee selection button.
“Steam” position (Figure 17/A). The “STEAM” appears in the display.
appliance heats up. “HEATING UP”
appears in the display. After a short 0 You can stop the outlet of steam
while “STEAM READY” appears in the – by turning the steam selector anti-
display. clockwise to return it to the 0 posi-
0 Immerse the swivelling nozzle about tion, or
half way down inside the container – by pressing the coffee selection but-
with the liquid to be heated so that the ton. “SET STEAM/WATER DIAL TO
air can be drawn in unhindered. ZERO” appears in the display.
0 Press the coffee selection button. The coffee that was selected last
“STEAM” appears in the display. appears again in the display.
0 You can stop the outlet of steam Please clean the frothed milk spout
– by turning the steam selector anti- particularly thoroughly after heating
clockwise to return it to the O posi- (for information refer to Section 8,
tion, or Cleaning).
– by pressing the coffee selection but-
ton. “SET STEAM/WATER DIAL TO
ZERO” appears in the display.
The type of coffee that was selected
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5. Preparing Hot Water and the spent coffee container. Leave
the appliance switched on when per-
You can use the hot water function for forming these tasks.
pre-warming cups and for preparing
0 Lift the drip catcher slightly and
instant beverages or tea. Important:
remove it carefully from the appliance
Risk of burning!
to the front (Figure 19).
The appliance is ready when the last
0 Remove the spent coffee container and
previously selected coffee appears in
empty it (Figure 20).
the display.
0 Press on the markings on the left or
0 CF 300: Hold a container under the
right side of the drip grille and remove
swivelling nozzle (Figure 1/H).
the drip grille (Figure 21). Pour away
0 CF 400: Attach the frothed milk spout the water left in the drip catcher.
to the steam nozzle as described in
0 Then clean the drip catcher, drip grille,
Section 4.1, “Frothing Milk” (Figure 14).
as well as the spent coffee drawer and
Important: Whenever hot water is
spent coffee container.
drawn the suction piece (Figure2/B)
must always be fitted and the knob for
regulating the froth must always be 8. Cleaning
closed (Figure 16/B)! Otherwise hot
water could spray out of the side of 8.1. Exterior Cleaning
the connector (Figure 2/D). Risk of (Figures 19 – 25)
burning! Water tank: Clean at least once a
0 Turn the steam selector (Figure 1/G) week in normal washing up water, not
anticlockwise until it reaches the in a dishwasher. Then rinse with clear
“Hot water” position (Figure 17/B). water.
0 You can stop the flow of hot water by Drip grille, drip catcher, and spent
turning the steam selector clockwise coffee drawer: Clean after use in nor-
back to the O position. The type of cof- mal washing up water, not in a dish-
fee that was selected last appears in washer (Figures 19-25).
the display. Spent coffee container: May be
washed in a dishwasher after use!
6. Switching off the Appliance Swivelling nozzle (CF 300):
Wipe with a damp cloth after use.
0 Press the On/Off switch (Figure 1/A)
Unscrew with a coin if blocked
and switch the appliance off. The dis-
(Figure 22). Remove the lower part of
play (Figure 1/T) goes out.
the nozzle and clear the frothing duct
with a needle (Figure 23). On reassem-
7. Emptying the Water Tank, bling, ensure that the nozzle is cor-
Drip Catcher and Spent Coffee rectly seated.
Frothed milk spout (CF 400):
Container (Figures 19-21)
Important: Immediately after use
Note: You should perform the fol- clean all parts that have come into
lowing tasks daily! contact with milk in normal washing
0 Remove the water tank (Figure 5) and up water.
pour away the remaining water. Use Check that you wash thoroughly not
fresh water each day. only the individual parts of the
At the end of the day, however at the frothed milk spout (Figure 25/B,
latest when the red float (Figure 1/P) at C, D), but particularly the knob for
the rear of the drip grille becomes visi- regulating the froth (Figure 25/A).
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residues can form in the crevice on the 0 Fill the water tank to the maximum
knob (Figure 25/A “arrow”). As these mark.
residues can have an adverse effect 0 Press the selection button on the pro-
on the frothing results we suggest gramme selector. “EMPTY TRAY, PRESS
that the part indicated with an P BUTTON” appears in the display. Emp-
“arrow” in the figure should be ty the drip catcher and place a large
cleaned particularly thoroughly. container under the coffee outlet.
Finally, rinse the parts with clear water 0 Now press the selection button on the
and dry them. programme selector. The cleaning
Do not clean these parts in a dish- programme starts.
washer as this will damage the seals. After a short while “DROP TABLET IN
Outlet and spouts: Clean with a damp COFFEE FUNNEL, PRESS P BUTTON”
cloth as required. appears in the display.
Filler opening for ground coffee: 0 Now insert an original AEG cleaning
Clean with a damp cloth as required. tablet in the coffee funnel (Figure 1/D).
Then wipe dry. 0 Press the selection button on the pro-
Housing: Clean with a damp cloth as gramme selector. “TABLET CLEANING
required, also the inner parts of the IN PROGRESS” appears in the display.
housing that only become accessible Water is now pumped through the sys-
when the drip catcher is removed tem at short intervals to release, with
(Figure 24). the aid of the cleaning tablet, residues
Bean container: Clean with a dry of coffee inside the machine.
cloth from time to time. 0 If the “EMPTY TRAY” display appears
8.2. Internal Cleaning during this procedure, empty the drip
catcher and spent coffee container and
Important: Only use original AEG refit them. “CLEANING, PRESS P BUT-
cleaning tablets! They are available TON” then appears in the display.
from an AEG Service Force Centre
(ET No. 663 910 480) or from a special- 0 Press the selection button on the pro-
ist retailer (E No. 950 078 803). gramme selector. The cleaning pro-
gramme is then continued. “TABLET
Your appliance has a cleaning pro- CLEANING IN PROGRESS” appears
gramme for cleaning interior parts again in the display.
(duration approx. 15 min.). There is no
need to remove the brewing unit for When “SET P DIAL TO POS. 1” appears
cleaning this appliance. in the display the cleaning programme
has ended.
If “CLEAN UNIT” appears in the display
(Figure 1/T), you should run the clean- Turn the programme selector to Posi-
ing programme as described below. The tion 1. The type of coffee that was
appliance may also be cleaned sooner. selected last appears in the display.
You can, however, also continue to use If you want to check whether or how
your appliance and run the cleaning often the appliance has been cleaned
programme later. However, in this way to date:
you will endanger your rights to 0 Turn the programme selector (Figure
make a claim under the guarantee, 1/Q) to Position 9.
as the unit (and thus also customer 0 Keep pressing the selection button on
service) will detect overdue cleaning! the programme selector until “COUN-
Clean the appliance as follows: TER/T CLEANING …” appears in the dis-
0 Position the programme selector at Po- play. The figure that follows it indicates
sition 5 (Cleaning). “CLEANING, PRESS how often the cleaning programme has
P BUTTON” appears in the display. been run.

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9. Decalcifying the Appliance of the descaling solution is pumped
over the steam tube, and the second
Your appliance has a decalcifying pro- half directly to the collecting tray.
gramme for decalcifying the appliance
0 If the container is filled during the pro-
(duration approx. 40 min.). If “UNIT
cedure it should be emptied.
DECALC.” appears in the display, you
If “EMPTY TRAY” appears in the display,
should run the decalcifying programme
empty the drip catcher then refit it.
as described below.
“DECALCIFYING IN PROGRESS” then
Alternatively, you can, however, con- appears in the display.
tinue to use your appliance and run
0 If the display “FILL WATER TANK” ap-
the decalcifying programme later.
pears during the procedure, rinse out
However, you will endanger your
the water tank. Fill the water tank with
rights to make a claim under the
fresh water and refit it to the appli-
guarantee, as the appliance (and thus
ance.
also customer service) will detect over-
due cleaning! When the decalcifying procedure has
ended, “SET P DIAL TO POS. 1” appears
You can also run the decalcifying pro-
in the display. “RINSE MACHINE, PRESS
gramme sooner, before the “DECALC.”
BUTTON” then appears in the display.
display appears.
0 Press the coffee selection button to
Important: Only use liquid (not pow-
trigger rinsing.
dered!), environmentally friendly des-
caler and exactly according to the At the end of the rinse the type of cof-
manufacturer’s instructions. Do not fee that was selected last appears in
use a formic acid based descaler. the display. The appliance is again
ready for brewing coffee.
0 Turn the programme selector (Figure
1/Q) to Position 6 (decalcifying). If you want to check whether or how
The “DECALC., PRESS P BUTTON” dis- often the appliance has been decalci-
play appears. fied to date:
0 Press the selection button on the pro- 0 Turn the programme selector (Figure
gramme selector to start decalcifying. 1/Q) to Position 9.
“EMPTY TRAY, PRESS P BUTTON” 0 Keep pressing the selection button on
appears in the display. Then the display the programme selector until “COUN-
“FILL TANK WITH WATER/DURGOL MIX” TER/DECALCIFYING …” appears in the
is illuminated. display. The figure that follows it indi-
0 Fill the water tank as far as the mark cates how often the appliance has
(approx. 50 ml) with descaling solution. been decalcified.
0 Press the selection button on the pro- When using with a water filter
gramme selector again. “PLACE LARGE The water filter must be removed prior
CUP UNDER FROTHER, PRESS P BUT- to an annual or six-monthly decalcifi-
TON” appears in the display cation.
0 Place an empty container under the 0 Set the water hardness, e.g., Level 3, as
nozzle and empty it as required. The described in Section 2.6. Otherwise the
liquid that runs out of the nozzle decalcifying programme will not start.
should not be allowed to run into the 0 Fit a new water filter after decalcifying.
drip catcher as it will overflow. 0 Set the programme selector (Figure
0 Press the selection button on the pro- 1/Q) to Position 7 and select the "FIL-
gramme selector to start decalcifying. TER" setting.
“DECALCIFYING IN PROGRESS” appears If a water filter is not used:
in the display. Set the appropriate water hardness to
Descaler is now pumped through the avoid damaging the appliance.
system at short intervals. The first half
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10. What to do if ... play. Then insert the drip catcher
with the spent coffee container and
• no coffee runs out of the spouts: spent coffee drawer!
– Check that the water tank is cor-
• “SERVICE 1” appears in the display:
rectly seated!
– The appliance, or else the ambient
– Fill the water tank! temperature is too cold.
– Check the correct seating of the drip Unplug the appliance. Wait approx.
catcher! 2 hours before switching on the
• coffee only drips out of the spouts: appliance again!
– Set the grinding texture to a coarser If this malfunction continues to be
setting. displayed, please contact customer
• there is too little froth produced when service.
frothing the milk: • “SERVICE 5” or “SERVICE 8” appears in
– Always use cool, fresh (low fat) milk! the display:
– Use a suitable container (e.g. jug)! – Switch off the appliance, unplug
from the mains, plug into the mains
– Also cool the container if necessary!
again, and switch on the appliance
– Dismantle the swivelling nozzle and again. If this malfunction is no
clean (CF 300)! longer indicated, the appliance is
– Clean the frothed milk spout again ready for use.
(CF 400)! If this malfunction continues to be
• the temperature of the coffee is too displayed, please contact customer
low: service!
– Pre-warm cups with steam or hot • the grinder is making loud noises:
water! – Check the grinder for foreignbodies.
– Set a higher coffee temperature (see If necessary, have the appliance
Section 3.3). checked by an AEG Service Force
Caution: Sugar and milk lower the Centre.
temperature of the coffee! • the appliance is to be transported:
– Descale the appliance. – Keep the original packaging to pro-
• the brewing process is interrupted vide protection during transport.
after grinding and “FILL BEANS” – Protect the appliance from knocks.
appears in the display: – If there is a risk of frost, drain the
– Fill the bean container as the brew- heater system by drawing off steam
ing unit has detected that too few prior to transport:
beans have been ground; as a result – Place a container under the nozzle.
the brewing cycle has been inter- – Switch off the appliance and turn
rupted. the steam selector (Figure 1/G)
• the spent coffee container is stuck in clockwise to the “Steam” posi-
the appliance: tion.
– Pull out the drip catcher together – Press the button on the coffee
with the spent coffee drawer and selector (Figure 1/S) for a few sec-
carefully remove the spent coffee onds. “SYSTEM EMPTYING” appears
container from the appliance. Refit in the display.
the drip catcher with the spent cof- Steam exits from the steam tube
fee drawer, but without the spent and the appliance switches off
coffee container and wait until the automatically.
process is complete and the last type – Empty the bean container, water
of coffee selected appears in the dis- tank and collecting tray.

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11. For the Sake of the
Environment
Do not simply throw packaging mate-
rial away.
• Please keep the box and the foam
packaging! If the appliance needs to
be serviced they can be reused to pro-
tect the appliance during transport.
If used:
• deposit plastic bags made of polythene
(PE) at a collection point for recycling.
• The packing pieces made of foam poly-
styrene (PS) are CFC-free.
Please ask your local authority for the
address of your nearest recycling cen-
tre.
Used coffee is ideally suited to com-
posting.

12. If a Service is Required

If repairs to the appliance become nec-
essary, including the replacement of
the mains lead, please contact an AEG
customer service centre by telephone
initially (in Germany please use the
following hotline: 01805-306080*).
In no circumstance should the appli-
ance be sent by post - there is a risk
of transport damage that cannot be
covered under the guarantee! It is
imperative that the original packing,
including foam parts, is retained.
The guarantee is for 2 years from the
date of purchase. The guarantee period
is limited to 6 months if the appliance
is used within a commercial environ-
ment. Commercial usage is deemed to
be more than 3000 brewing cycles per
year.

* Deutsche Telekom 0.12 Euro/Min

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