The drive may possibly not be in the correct position. Check whether the water tank is filled and the drip tray is inserted. Switch the appliance OFF and ON again and then press the On /Off button and the brewing strength buttons simultaneously for longer than 2 seconds. The drive moves into position. Then reinsert the brewing unit and check that it is correctly locked.
The drip tray should only ever be emptied when the appliance is switched on. If you empty it while the appliance is switched off, this will not be recognised by the appliance sensor and can lead to error messages. Pull out the drawer while the appliance is switched on and then reinsert it.
With the Varianza® CSP, the coffee powder quantity for the respective brewing strengths is 7 to 13 g. You can set the brewing strength in five stages.
Please switch off the appliance. Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft, damp cloth and normal washing-up liquid. Do not use any abrasive cloths, sponges or cleaning agents.
The drip tray and the coffee grounds container can also be
cleaned with a soft, damp cloth and washing-up liquid. We recommend using a
soft, dry cloth for cleaning the bean container.
The brewing unit can be cleaned under running water.
a) The ascending milk container tube may possibly not be connected properly to the lid. Check whether the ascending tube is connected properly to the lid.
b) The milk hose may possibly not be connected properly to the outlet and/or the milk container. Check whether the milk hose is connected properly to the outlet and the milk container.
Easy Cleaning allows you to clean all milk system parts quickly and hygienically with hot water and steam after beverages are dispensed. This should be performed after each time milk is dispensed or can also be started separately via the menu.
The coffee beans may not be dropping into the grinder. This can be due to coffee beans that are too oily. Wipe out the bean container with a slightly moist cloth and mild, normal washing-up liquid. Tap lightly on the bean container if necessary.
After eight coffee dispensing processes or 750 ml of rinsing water, the appliance indicates that the drip tray needs to be emptied.
By turning the water quantity regulator, you can infinitely adjust the water quantity for your coffee between 30 ml and 220 ml. Turn the regulator to the left to obtain less coffee. Turn it to the right to increase the coffee quantity.
The water tank may possibly not be inserted correctly. Make sure that the water tank is engaged in the retainer at the rear.
There is air in the lines inside the appliance. Please fill the water tank and press the button for brewing strength. The pump in your appliance is now reactivated. After venting, you can dispense coffee again.
If the symbol is then still lit up, perform the following steps:
1. Check whether the water filter is inserted and remove it if necessary. Then, perform the process described above again.
2. Clean the brewing unit according to the operating instructions for your appliance and perform the process described above again.
3. Perform cleaning and descaling of the machine and then carry out the process described above again.
Brewing unit is not inserted (correctly).
To correctly insert the brewing unit, press and hold the red lever on the handle of the brewing unit and turn the handle anticlockwise until it engages at the stop. Close the cover.
The brewing unit may possibly not be locked correctly. Unlock the brewing unit and lock it again. If the display is still flashing, remove the brewing unit, insert it again and lock it.
First, remove the milk hose from the appliance and then pull the cover off the outlet towards the front. Push the milk unit downwards and remove it. You can dismantle the milk unit into its three individual parts and rinse it under the hot water tap. Use the enclosed cleaning brush, a soft, damp cloth and normal washing-up liquid for cleaning. The milk unit is reinserted in reverse order.
To adjust the grinding fineness, first remove the water tank. The grinding fineness adjustment lever is visible on the housing. Move the lever to the left with the grinder running in order to set a finer grinding fineness or to the right to set a coarser grinding fineness. Please note that the grinding fineness may only be adjusted when the grinder is running, as the grinder may otherwise be damaged. Then, insert the water tank again.
Take a look at the "Rectifying problems" chapter in the operating instructions. If you cannot get your machine to operate again with the notes provided there, contact our Service Centre by calling 0571 86 1900 (local rate). The hotline can be reached from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.
The drip tray should only ever be emptied when the appliance is switched on. If you empty it while the appliance is switched off, this will not be recognised by the appliance sensor and can lead to error messages. Pull out the drawer while the appliance is switched on and then reinsert it.
a) The coffee beans may not be dropping into the grinder. This can be due to coffee beans that are too oily. Wipe out the bean container with a slightly moist cloth and mild, normal washing-up liquid. Make sure that no liquid enters the grinder. Tap lightly on the bean container if necessary.
The water tank may possibly not be inserted correctly. Make sure that the water tank is engaged in the retainer at the rear.
The drip tray should only ever be emptied when the appliance is switched on. If you empty it while the appliance is switched off, this will not be recognised by the appliance sensor and can lead to error messages. Pull out the drawer while the appliance is switched on and then reinsert it.
There is air in the lines inside the appliance. Please fill the water tank and press the button for brewing strength. The pump in your appliance is now reactivated. After venting, you can dispense coffee again.
If the symbol is then still lit up, perform the following steps:
1. Check whether the water filter is inserted and remove it if necessary. Then, perform the process described above again.
2. Clean the brewing unit according to the operating instructions for your appliance and perform the process described above again.
3. Perform cleaning and descaling of the machine and then carry out the process described above again.
Brewing unit is not inserted (correctly).
To correctly insert the brewing unit, press and hold the red lever on the handle of the brewing unit and turn the handle anticlockwise until it engages at the stop. Close the cover.
The brewing unit may possibly not be locked correctly. Unlock the brewing unit and lock it again. If the display is still flashing, remove the brewing unit, insert it again and lock it.
The contact details for the customer service of Melitta Europa GmbH & Co. KG – Household Products Division can be found here.
*Please note: only for customers from Germany.
Customers from abroad, please contact your local company.
The contact details for the consumer service of Melitta Europa GmbH & Co. KG
– Coffee Division can be found here.
*Please note: only for customers from Germany.
Customers from abroad, please contact your local company.
Please switch off the appliance. Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft, damp cloth and normal washing-up liquid. Do not use any abrasive cloths, sponges or cleaning agents.The drip tray and the coffee grounds container can also be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth and washing-up liquid. We recommend using a soft, dry cloth for cleaning the bean container.
The brewing unit can be cleaned under running water.
Easy Cleaning allows you to clean all milk system parts quickly and hygienically with hot water and steam after beverages are dispensed. This should be performed after each time milk is dispensed or can also be started separately via the menu.
After eight coffee dispensing processes or 750 ml of rinsing water, the appliance indicates that the drip tray needs to be emptied.
Press the "menu / ok" button for at least 2 seconds so that the display switches to the menu. Select the "Care" menu option there. You can now choose from the various programs for descaling or cleaning.