1. Produto rematadoview
The KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF8 (Model KES8558SX) is designed to provide a comprehensive espresso experience at home. This machine features a durable metal-clad construction and offers a wide range of customizable beverage options.
Image 1.1: The KitchenAid KF8 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine in operation, preparing two milk-based coffee beverages.
Características principais:
- Personalized Beverages: Create custom drinks with adjustable strength, length, and temperature settings.
- Removable Bean Hopper: Easily remove, empty, exchange, or refill coffee beans.
- Automatic Milk System: Integrated milk container and dual-drink delivery system for automatic frothing and heating of dairy and plant-based milks.
- Pantalla táctil intuitiva: Access over 40 recipe options and maintenance alerts via the 5-inch touchscreen.
- Construción duradeira: Built with metal-clad components for longevity and reliability.
Image 1.2: The espresso machine's robust metal-clad construction.
2. Instrucións de configuración
Follow these steps to set up your KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF8 for first use.
2.1 Desembalaxe e colocación
- Carefully remove all packaging materials and protective films from the machine.
- Place the machine on a stable, level surface near a power outlet. Ensure adequate clearance around the machine for ventilation and access to components.
- Ensure the water tank and drip tray are correctly seated.
2.2 Enchendo o depósito de auga
- Retire o depósito de auga da parte traseira da máquina.
- Fill the tank with fresh, cold water up to the MAX fill line.
- Reinsert the water tank securely into its position.
2.3 Encher o depósito de grans
- Locate the removable bean hopper on top of the machine.
- Xire e levante o depósito de grans para retiralo.
- Fill the hopper with whole coffee beans. Do not use ground coffee in the bean hopper.
- Reinsert the bean hopper, ensuring it is securely locked in place.
Image 2.1: The removable bean hopper for easy refilling.
2.4 Ciclo de enxague inicial
- Conecte a máquina a unha toma de corrente con conexión a terra.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to perform the initial rinse cycle. This primes the system and cleans internal components.
- Discard the water collected in the drip tray after the cycle is complete.
3. Instrucións de funcionamento
The KF8 espresso machine offers a user-friendly interface for preparing a variety of coffee and milk-based beverages.
Navegación con pantalla táctil 3.1
The machine features an intuitive 5-inch touchscreen display. Use the touch controls to select beverages, adjust settings, and view maintenance alerts.
Image 3.1: The touchscreen display showing various beverage options.
3.2 Preparing Coffee Beverages
- Place your cup(s) on the drip tray beneath the coffee spout. The movable spout can be adjusted to fit various cup sizes up to 5.4 inches.
- On the touchscreen, select your desired beverage (e.g., Espresso, Americano).
- Adjust settings such as coffee strength, volume, and temperature if desired.
- Prema o botón "Inicio" para comezar a preparar o café.
Image 3.2: The movable spout accommodates different cup heights.
3.3 Preparación de bebidas a base de leite
The KF8 includes a milk attachment for automatic frothing and heating of milk.
- Fill the included milk container with your preferred milk (dairy or plant-based).
- Connect the milk tube from the container to the machine's milk frothing system.
- Place your cup(s) under the dual-drink delivery system.
- Select a milk-based beverage (e.g., Latte, Cappuccino) from the touchscreen.
- Adjust milk volume and froth level as needed.
- Press the 'Start' button. The machine will automatically froth and dispense the milk, followed by the espresso.
Image 3.3: Preparing a milk-based beverage using the automatic milk system.
3.4 Recipe Options
The KF8 offers over 40 pre-programmed recipe options. You can also personalize and save your own recipes based on strength, length, and temperature preferences.
Image 3.4: Key operational features including the touchscreen and dual milk delivery.
4. Mantemento e Limpeza
Regular maintenance ensures optimal performance and longevity of your espresso machine. The machine provides on-screen alerts for cleaning cycles.
4.1 Limpeza diaria
- Bandexa de goteo: Empty and rinse the drip tray daily or when the 'Drip Tray Full' indicator appears.
- Sistema de leite: Perform an 'Easy Milk Rinsing' cycle after each milk-based beverage preparation.
- Exterior: Limpe o exterior cun suave, damp pano.
4.2 Limpeza semanal
- Unidade de elaboración: Remove and rinse the brew unit under lukewarm water. Allow it to air dry before reinserting.
- Deep Milk Cleaning: Perform a 'Deep Milk Cleaning' cycle as prompted by the machine or at least once a week.
- Tolva de feixón: Empty any remaining beans and wipe the inside of the bean hopper.
Image 4.1: On-screen cleaning alerts and options.
Image 4.2: Detailed descriptions of milk and brew unit cleaning processes.
4.3 Descalcificación
The machine will prompt you when descaling is required. The frequency depends on water hardness and usage. Use a descaling solution recommended by KitchenAid and follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Solución de problemas
Esta sección aborda problemas comúns que podes atopar coa túa máquina de café expreso.
| Problema | Causa posible | Solución |
|---|---|---|
| A máquina non se acende | Non conectado; apagadotage | Asegúrate de que o cable de alimentación estea conectado correctamente a unha toma de corrente que funcione. Comproba o disyuntor. |
| Non hai dispensadores de café | Water tank empty; Brew unit clogged; No beans in hopper | Fill water tank. Clean brew unit. Fill bean hopper. |
| O leite non fai escuma correctamente | Milk system dirty; Milk type unsuitable; Milk too warm | Perform milk system cleaning. Use fresh, cold milk. Ensure milk is suitable for frothing. |
| "Clean Me" indicator light | Scheduled cleaning required | Follow on-screen prompts to perform the indicated cleaning cycle (e.g., descaling, brew unit cleaning). |
| Amosouse o código de erro | Mal funcionamento interno | Refer to the full user manual or contact KitchenAid customer support with the specific error code. |
6. Especificacións
Technical details for the KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF8 (Model KES8558SX).
Image 6.1: Product dimensions of the espresso machine.
- Marca: KitchenAid
- Nome do modelo: Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF8
- Número de modelo do artigo: KES8558SX
- Cor: Aceiro inoxidable
- Dimensións do produto (P x A x A): 18.5" x 10.2" x 14.3"
- Peso do artigo: 40.3 libras
- Tipo de cafetera: Máquina espresso
- Modo de operación: Totalmente automático
- Tipo de entrada de café: Faba enteira
- Entrada da interface humana: Botóns, pantalla táctil
- Características especiais: Auto Clean Function, Auto Shut-Off, Integrated Coffee Grinder, Programmable, Removable Tank
- Compoñentes incluídos: (1) 2.2 L water tank, (1) bean hopper (removable), (1) milk tube, (2) cleaning tablets (brew unit), Filter
- UPC: 883049667409
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8. Información da garantía
Specific warranty details for the KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF8 (KES8558SX) are typically provided with the product documentation at the time of purchase. For the most accurate and up-to-date warranty information, please refer to the warranty card included in your product packaging or visit the official KitchenAid websitio.
9. Atención ao cliente
For technical assistance, spare parts, or service inquiries regarding your KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF8 (KES8558SX), please contact KitchenAid Customer Service. Contact details can typically be found in your product's included documentation or on the official KitchenAid websitio:
- Oficial KitchenAid Websitio: www.kitchenaid.com
- Refer to your product registration card for specific regional contact numbers.
