Recommended with NESCAF GOLD Barista Style.

Experience the full range today.*

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................2-3
MACHINE OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................... 4
FIRST TIME USE & INITIAL RINSING...............................................................................5

REFILLING WITH COFFEE................................................................................................. 6

PREPARING BEVERAGES................................................................................................7-8
INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR PERSONAL TASTE................................. 9

NESCAF GOLD
Barista Style Intense

NESCAF GOLD
BLEND

NESCAF GOLD
BLEND Decaffeinated

A premium blend of soluble

coffee with added finely
ground roast coffee beans.
This intense blend delivers a
sharp, full-bodied cup with a
bouquet of deep aromas.

A premium blend of Arabica

beans that are golden roasted
to perfection. Delivers a
smooth cup with juicy
aromas.

With caffeine naturally

removed with water, this
decaffeinated version
delivers the same perfect
cup of NESCAF GOLD
BLEND with juicy aromas.

We recommend using NESCAF GOLD Barista Style coffee which is suited and tested for the NESCAF GOLD
BLEND Barista system. Alternatively, other freeze-dried coffee options can also be used.
Fine powdered coffee is not recommended to be used in the NESCAF GOLD BLEND Barista system as it will
result in blockage issues.

US E R MAN UAL

*All NESCAF GOLD products are suitable for use and have been tested for the NESCAF GOLD BLEND Barista system.

www.nescafe.com.sg

CLEANING......................................................................................................................... 10-14
DESCALING....................................................................................................................... 15-16

GREEN & ORANGE LIGHT SIGNALS............................................................................. 17

RED ERROR SIGNALS................................................................................................... 18-19
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................... 20-21

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
These instructions are to ensure you use this Do not place coffee box near objects which
could be affected by magnet.
electric product safely and prevent you and
associates from the risk of damage or hazard. The heating element surface is subject to
Please read and follow carefully all indicated
residual heat after use.
Warnings and instructions.
Warnings: failure to follow these warnings Advised usage:
may result in death or severe injury.
Insert the plug in a socket which is properlywired. When using an extension cord, do not
Warnings:
put many loads on one outlet. It can result
Unplug the cable immediately in a state of
in fire caused by abnormal heat. In the event
emergency.
that the plug and cord get hot, stop using
the machine immediately (do not use the
Do not place hands underneath the hot
machine abroad).
water jet or outlet during the preparation of
the beverage (danger of burning).
Do not unplug the machine by pulling the
cord. It can cause a short circuit. Do not
Always put a cup underneath the outlets
touch the plug with wet hands. It can cause
when rinsing the machine.
an electric shock.
Ensure electrical plugs are clean and free of
dust. It can cause an electric shock, short This appliance is intended to be used in
household only. It is not intended to be
circuit or fire.
used in the following applications, and the
Unplug the cable when the machine is not in
guarantee may not apply for:
use to avoid the risk of injury, burn, electric
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
shock, electric leak or fire caused by dielectric
other working environments;
degradation.
- farm houses;
Do not damage, destroy, remodel, bend, pull
or twist the power plug forcedly. The plug
- by clients in hotels, motels and other
can be damaged and cause fire or electric
residential type environments;
shock by placing heavy objects on it, taking
The manufacturer is not liable for damage
it apart or modifying it.
caused by improper use of the machine or
Do not handle plug with wet hands.
failure to comply with the instructions of this
manual. Such damages are also not covered
Plug the machine only into mains voltage of
by the warranty.
230 V - 50 Hz.
Children shall not play with the machine.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This machine can be used by children Patients with pacemakers or defibrillators:
aged from 8 years and above and persons
Do not hold the coffee box directly over the
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
pacemaker or defibrillator.
capabilities or lack of experience and Do not wash the power plug or the cord
knowledge if they have been given
with water nor leave them in liquid, such as
supervision or instruction concerning use
cleanser. It can cause a failure.
of the machine in a safe way and if they
Do not leave water in the water tank when
understand the hazards involved.
the machine is not used over a long period of
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
time. The water can become contaminated.
made by children unless they are older than
Use fresh water every time you use the
8 and supervised by an adult.
machine.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be Do not use the machine when it has a failure,
replaced by a special cord or assembly available
does not work properly or indicates any
from the manufacturer or its service agent.
possibility of failure.
The appliance must not be immersed.

Do not put too much water in the water tank

Do not put anything (hot water, milk, alcohol
as it will spill over the power connector.
etc) other than potable water in the water Do not put a load on the machine and do
tank. It can dirty or clog the inside of the
not squeeze the machine in between two
machine and cause failure. We recommend
shelves. This could lead to damage.
the usage of soft water.
Do not use the machine near fire or place it
on hot surfaces (e.g. on top of electric hot Further instructions:
In some situations the machine requires a
plate). It can cause a fire.
rinsing cycle. Before operating again, put a

Clean machine periodically according to
cup underneath the outlets.
instructions in chapter CLEANING.
Drawer can only be inserted when the mixing

When cleaning the machine, unplug the
chamber is inserted and locked.
machine and let it cool down. Do not clean
the machine while it is still hot. You can burn We recommend the use of NESCAF GOLD,
which has been tested with NESCAF GOLD
yourself.
BLEND Barista system and particularly suits it.
The coffee box is equipped with a permanent
magnet. Avoid placing the coffee box near The system is not designed for fine soluble
coffee (like for instance NESCAF Espresso),
appliances and objects that can be damaged
nor agglomerated soluble coffee powder
by magnetism, e.g. credit cards, usb drives
(like for instance NESCAF Classic), and as
and other data devices, video tapes, television
well not for R&G coffee. Upon use of those
and computer monitors with picture tubes,
coffee, the system will be blocked.
mechanical clocks, hearing aids and loud
speakers.
3

FIRST TIME USE AND INITIAL RINSING

MACHINE OVERVIEW
NESCAF
container

Top cover

Cleaning light
see page 18-19
Mixing chamber rinsing light
see page 18-19

Water tank

Power button (ON/OFF)

Before using the machine for

the first time:
A initial rinse must be done.
5i Perform a rinse with water
tank filled to maximum level
(approx. 1 L). Preferably use
soft water.

1
5

2
5

min.
1/4 L

Place a container with a capacity of

at least 1/4 L under the coffee outlet.
Take water tank out.

No water indicator light

see page 18-19

Put drinking water in the tank. Never

put any liquid other than potable
water in the tank!

Menu icons

ON
Slider cover (green)
High velocity hot
water jet

230 V 50 Hz

4
5

Mixing chamber

Mixing chamber lock

handle (blue)

Milk measuring cup

3
5

Drawer

~25 sec

Re-attach the water tank to the main

body. Plug in the power plug.
CAUTION! Do not handle plug with
wet hands. Plug the machine only into
mains voltage of 230 V - 50 Hz.

Switch machine on. Power button

starts blinking green while machine is
heating up for approx. 25 seconds.

Power button and Espresso icon light

steady green.
Touch Espresso icon.

6
5

7
5

8
5

Rinsing starts.
Wait until it stops.

Put rinsing water in the sink.

After rinsing is finished all lights are

steady green. Machine is now ready
for use.

Drip grid
Drip tray

1460 W

max. 15 bar

~3,4 kg

5-35 C
4

1L

B
C

A = 178 mm
B = 319 mm
C = 285 mm

REFILLING WITH COFFEE

PREPARING BEVERAGES

1
6

2
6

Push on the top cover and open it.

Power button (ON/OFF)

Menu icons
3
6

Remove coffee box.

Place coffee box as shown and

remove cap.

Espresso
Suggested cup size: 100 ml

Latte Macchiato
Suggested cup size: 300 ml

Lungo
Suggested cup size: 200 ml

Cappuccino
Suggested cup size: 300 ml

Americano
Suggested cup size: 250 ml
Hot water function
for cup preheating

Black coffee options

Espresso

4
6

5
6

Lungo

1
7

2
7

Place a cup. Remove drip tray when

using a big mug.

Touch the desired menu icon.

3
7

4
7

7i

The selected menu icon flashes. The extraction starts and stops automatically.
To stop the extraction partway through,
touch selected menu icon again and
wait until light stops blinking.

When selected menu icon stops

flashing your coffee is ready. All
lights are steady green. Enjoy your
coffee. CAUTION! Your coffee will
be hot!

To heat up the cup before preparing

coffee touch Cappuccino and Americano icon simultaneously.
CAUTION! Hot water will flow out!
Afterwards throw away water and
continue with step 1.

Click !
Fill coffee box with suitable coffee
(see indication below).

Re-attach coffee box cap.

Click !

6i

7
6

Americano

Insert coffee box back to machine. The

logo faces forwards. If you
have difficulty to insert back coffee
tank, please refer to section
TROUBLESHOOTING, page 21.

We recommend using NESCAF GOLD Barista Style coffee

which is suited and tested for the NESCAF GOLD BLEND
Barista system. Alternatively, other freeze-dried coffee
options can also be used.
Maximum filling volume for coffee tank: 150g
Fine powdered coffee is not recommended to be used in
the NESCAF GOLD BLEND Barista system as it will result
in blockage issues.

Close top cover.

Coffee powder is adversely affected by high temperatures and humidity. Please store it in a sealed container in a cool
and dry location. Also, the coffee powder in the coffee tank should be used in good time, preferably within one month.

PREPARING BEVERAGES

INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR PERSONAL TASTE

Milk coffee options

You can adjust the strength of the coffee by changing the amount of hot water:

Latte Macchiato

To adjust volume, please follow procedure below

Cappuccino

1
8

2
8

Menu

Espresso
type coffee

Black
coffee

Mug-size
black coffee

Note: For Latte Macchiato &

Cappuccino, cup parameter
can not be adjusted

Parameters
(ml)

3
8

Place a cup. Remove drip tray when

using a Latte Macchiato glass.

6
8

Pour milk* into the supplied measuring cup:

- Latte Macchiato: 60 ml
- Cappuccino:
50 ml

Pour milk into the cup.

4
8

5
8

Touch the desired menu icon.

7
8

(Initial
setting )
Minimum Strongest
quantity (setting )
Maximum Weakest
quantity (setting )
Standard
quantity

* NESCAF recommends to use milk

with at least 3 % fat.

~140 ml
~70 ml
~210 ml

Cappuccino

~200 ml
~100 ml
~300 ml

1
9

2
9

3
9

Put a cup in place. Touch and hold the

menu icon for the beverage you wish
to adjust for 2 seconds.

The power button light changes to

orange. The selected menu icon lights
green. Coffee extraction starts.

When the selected menu icon stops

flashing green you can adjust the
amount of hot water.

The selected menu icon starts flashing.

8i

When selected menu icon stops

flashing your coffee is ready. All
lights are steady green. Enjoy your
coffee. CAUTION! Your coffee will
be hot!

2 sec

4
9
Hot water/coffee extraction starts and
stops automatically.
To stop the extraction partway through,
touch selected menu icon again and
wait until light stops blinking. Nevertheless some coffee will continue to flow
as long as the icon is flashing.

~60 ml
~40 ml
~120 ml

Latte
Macchiato

To heat up the cup before preparing

coffee touch Cappuccino and Americano icon simultaneously.
CAUTION! Hot water will flow out!
Afterwards throw away water and
continue with step 1.

+/

When the beverage reaches the

desired amount touch the menu icon
to stop. If you do not touch machine
will stop at the maximum water
level!

9i

After changing the setting...

Once you have changed the setting,
the new amount of hot water will
be used as the standard amount
when you make the next coffee.
(The new amount of hot water is
not reset when you turn off the
power.)
When a small cup is used, the coffee may overflow the cup if you set
the amount of hot water too high.
To adjust to a new amount of hot
water, repeat the above procedure
(the current setting will be overwritten).

 esetting initial beverage recipes

R
Connect the power plug.
Check that the power is OFF.
Touch and hold the Cappuccino
icon THEN the power button
simultaneously.
Release the buttons when all the
icon lights start flashing fast in
green.
Machine is now back to factory
settings.
Initial rinsing must be performed
(see page 5).

CLEANING - OVERVIEW OF THE PARTS

CLEANING DRAWER & MIXING CHAMBER 1/2

Cleaning is to be performed when the maintenance icon starts blinking ( ). Regular

maintenance of the machine ensures a better in-cup quality and a longer lifetime.
About the water tank:

CAUTION! Put none of the parts into a dishwasher!

Coffee box - do not rinse!

Coffee box cap

Coffee box

CAUTION!
Do not touch the protrusion
(connection part) on the bottom of the water tank.
If you touch the protrusion on
the bottom of tank when it
has water in it, the water may
spill from the tank.

OFF !

1
11

2
11

3
11

Switch machine off.

Unplug power plug.

Pull out the drawer.

Press down the blue lock handle.

4
11

5
11

6
11

Check that the lock handle is down.

Remove the mixing chamber.

Press the slider cover inwards from

the both sides and pull it out. Sometimes the residue hardens, making it
a little bit difficult to remove.

Release the lock under the mixing

chamber.

7
11

8
11

9
11

Magnet (Do not expose to

magnetic sensitive appliances!)

Dosing unit - rinsing OK!

Coffee box scraper
Dosing unit (constructed from
the three parts below)

Water tank connection part

Lower disk
No. 2*

Upper disk
No. 1*

Dosing unit
housing No. 3*
*No. is engraved on the dosing unit housing

Inside the drawer:

High velocity
hot water jet
Slider cover (green) No. 4**
Mixing
chamber mesh

min.
2 minutes

Mixing chamber

To remove the mixing

chamber, pull down on
the lock handle.

Mixing chamber
lock handle (blue)

Drawer

Rinse drawer and slider cover under

hot water.
Wipe with a soft damp cloth.

Soak mixing chamber in hot water

for at least 2 minutes.
If coffee is still adhered, scrape it off
gently.

**No. is engraved on the slider cover

10

11

Dry away moisture.

CLEANING DRAWER & MIXING CHAMBER 2/2

CLEANING DRIP TRAY, TANKS & DOSING UNIT 1/2

CAUTION! Put none of the parts into a dishwasher!

CAUTION! Put none of the parts into a dishwasher!

Check
inside!

Top

10
12

12

11
12
Click !

Check the holes inside the mixing

chamber: If the holes are blocked with
coffee, rinse again with hot water.

OFF !

1
13

2
13

3
13

Switch machine off.

Unplug power cord.

Rinse drip tray with hot water and

clean it with a brush.

Rinse and clean water tank. Afterwards refill with fresh, potable water
and insert it to machine.

Bottom

Push down lever until you hear a

Click.

In case mesh has been removed:

Check orientation of the mesh (the
mesh has a top and a bottom side).

No. 3

Click !

13
12

14
12

15
12

4
13

5
13

6
13
Click !

No. 1
Push mesh into original position.
Ensure it is fully inserted.

Align arrows on slider cover and

main body. Press the slider cover in
until you hear a Click.

Make sure that step 11 has been

correctly followed. Push mixing
chamber into the main body. Ensure
it is fully inserted.

Make sure that coffee tank is empty.

Turn the dosing unit clockwise and
remove it from the coffee box.

Turn over the dosing unit and remove the upper disk No. 1.

Using the thumbs turn in the direction of the OPEN arrow until you
hear a Click.

Lower disk
No. 2

16
12

Click !

17
12

7
13

8
13

Dosing unit housing

No. 3

9
13

Click !
Upper disk
No. 1
Pull up blue handle to lock mixing
chamber.

Slide drawer in until you feel the

Click.

12

Put your fingers into the openings

and remove lower disk No. 2.

Check whether all three parts are

there.

13

Wipe away the dirt with a soft damp

cloth. Soak disk No. 1 and disk No. 2
in hot water.

DESCALING 1/2

CLEANING DRIP TRAY, TANKS & DOSING UNIT 2/2

CAUTION! Put none of the parts into a dishwasher!

If you dont descale your machine according to the following recommendations issues and
even break down could happen. We recommend to descale your machine depending on water
hardness and consumption but at least twice a year (see table below).
Water hardness

i
14

11
14

10
14

Hard water
Medium
Soft

Remove coffee box cap and scraper.

Clean cap and scraper with a soft

damp cloth. Do not clean the coffee
box with flowing water!

Descaling after ... cups

300 ppm

250 cups

180 ppm

500 cups

80 ppm

750 cups

Read instructions and safety information on packaging of descaling

agent.
Do not wash surface of machine
using descaling agent.

Rinse and dry parts carefully before

reassembling! Ideally let it dry for
one night. Do not use a hair dryer deformation may result!

No. 1
80 g

12
14

13
14
No.3

Click !

No.3
Align marks No. 3 with No. 2 and
fit together. The label No. 3 gets
visible.

1
15

14

Using the thumbs of both hands turn

the lower disk No. 2 in the direction
of the CLOSE arrow until you hear
a Click.

D
ag es
en ca
t lin

No.2

2
15

min.
700 ml

3
15

No. 3
Turn over the dosing unit housing
and align the triangular portions on
the dosing unit housing No. 3 and
upper disk No. 1.

Dissolve 80 g of descaling agent

in 700 ml of water. Do not use hot
water!

Remove drip tray. Place a container

with a capacity of at least 700 ml
under the coffee outlet. Take water
tank out.

Pour descaling solution into water

tank. Insert water tank to machine.

Central protrusion

7 sec

15
14

16
14

17
14

4
15

5
15

6
15

Fit the scraper with the protrusion in

the centre facing inwards and insert
it into the corresponding recess.

Put coffee box back on dosing unit.

With the dosing unit held steady

at the bottom, close by turning the
coffee box clockwise until it stops.

To enter the descaling mode, start

with machine off, then press on
Espresso icon & power button for
7seconds.
All menu icons start flashing. Release
the buttons.

Espresso icon and power button

lights up steady green. Touch Espresso icon to start descaling process
(icon starts flashing green).

Descaling solution is discharged:

First from high velocity hot water jet,
then from coffee outlet.

14

15

DESCALING 2/2

7
16

8
16

GREEN & ORANGE LIGHT SIGNALS

9
16
~25 sec

5 min

5 min

Wait 5 minutes to let the descaling

solution work. Touch Espresso icon
to start again descaling process
(icon starts flashing green).

Descaling solution is discharged:

First from high velocity hot water jet,
then from coffee outlet.

Wait another 5 minutes to let descaling solution work. Throw away water
from container. Carefully rinse water
tank.

10
16

11
16

12
16

min.
700 ml

Heating up mode
Power button: flashing green
All menu icons: OFF

Initial rinse mode

Power button: steady green
Espresso icon: steady green
(see page 5)

Operation mode
Power button: steady green
All menu icons: steady green

+/

Place a container with a capacity of at

least 700 ml under the coffee outlet.
Put drinking water in the tank. Insert
water tank to machine.

Touch Espresso icon to start rinsing

process (icon starts flashing green).

Water is first discharged from the

high velocity hot water jet and then
from the coffee outlet.

Preparation mode
Power button: steady green
Selected menu icon: flashing green

Cup warming adjustment mode

Power button: steady orange
Cappuccino & Americano icon:
flashing green
In this mode you can adjust the
amount of water dispensed when
preheating the cup (see page 7+8).

13
16

14
16

Access this mode by touching Cappuccino and Americano icon simultaneously during 2 seconds.

15
16
+/

When Espresso icon stops flashing,

touch Espresso icon again to start
second rinsing cycle (icon starts
flashing green).

Water is first discharged from the

high velocity hot water jet and then
from the coffee outlet.

Throw away water from container.

Carefully rinse water tank. Fill up
water tank with drinking water. Insert
water tank back to machine.

i To quit the descaling mode, turn off the machine.

16

Coffee amount adjustment mode

Power button: steady orange
Selected menu icon: flashing green at
the beginning, then steady green when
adjustment possible (see page 9)

When the desired amount of water is

reached touch the Cappuccino and
Americano icon simultaneously to
stop. If you do not touch machine
will stop at the maximum level!

17

ECO mode (After 5 minutes power

turns OFF automatically)
Power button: OFF
All menu icons: OFF

RED ERROR SIGNALS 2/2

RED ERROR SIGNALS 1/2

Error signal lights

ERROR SIGNAL:

PROCEDURE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM:

ERROR SIGNAL:

PROCEDURE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM:

Water tank empty /

descaling required

Drawer not correctly inserted

If water tank is EMPTY:

If water tank is NOT EMPTY:

Cleaning light
Mixing chamber
rinsing light
No water
indicator
light

Americano icon: flashing green

Power button: steady red

Insert drawer correctly. Push firmly

inside.

Coffee box not correctly inserted

Click !

No water indicator light: flashing red

Power button: steady green

Remove coffee box and insert

it correctly. Close top cover. If
you have difficulty to insert back
coffee tank, please refer to section
TROUBLESHOOTING, page 21.

ON

Mixing chamber rinsing light:

flashing red
Espresso icon: steady green
Power button: steady red

Coffee dust in machine,

cleaning required/recommended

Error has occurred

OFF

2
19

Refill water tank and insert it back to

machine correctly. Press green icon
to finish beverage preparation.

Descale the machine according to

descaling procedure on page 16-17.

1
19

2
19

Descaling
Agent

Rinsing mixing chamber required

Click !

Espresso icon: flashing green

Power button: steady red

1
19

Remove coffee cup and place

container with a capacity of 200 ml
under the coffee outlet.

Cleaning light: FLASHING RED

Cleaning is recommended

Touch Espresso icon. Rinsing process

starts.

Cleaning light: STEADY RED

Cleaning is required

20 min

All menu icons: OFF

Power button: fast flashing red

18

Switch machine off and wait

20minutes. Afterwards switch
machine on. If power button still
flashes red contact support desk.

Cleaning light: flashing / steady red

All menu icons: steady green
Power button: steady green / red

Clean dosing unit (see page 13-14). Put coffee box in place and make a
rinse. Additionally clean mixing chamber, slider cover and drawer (see
page 11-12).

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CAUSE OF TROUBLE:

PROCEDURE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM:

1
20

All menu icons: OFF

Power button: OFF
Machine cannot be switched on.

CAUSE OF TROUBLE:

2
20

Check if the power plug is plugged

correctly into a mains power socket.
If yes, check your electricity supply.

1
20

Coffee is not being dispensed properly from the coffee outlet.

TROUBLESHOOTING 2/2

If machine still cannot be switched

on contact support desk. If machine
still cannot be switched on, contact
support desk through the information found on the back page.

2
20

Stop preparation.

Clean mixing chamber, slider cover

and drawer according to cleaning
procedure on page 12-13.

Coffee box cannot be inserted

anymore.
Power button: steady red
Espresso icon: flashing green

PROCEDURE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM:

1
21

2
21

Clean dosing unit and its parts (see

page 13-14). Reassemble it with
coffee box. Put coffee box back to
machine. Do not push it in by force!
Doing so may damage it!

Remove coffee cup and place a

container with a capacity of at least
200ml under the coffee outlet.

3
21

4
21
Click !

Gently swivel coffee box to the front

until Espresso icon lights up. Hold
coffee box in this position.

Touch Espresso icon while holding

coffee box in same position until
coffee extraction starts. Then push
coffee box down.

Click !

5
21

6
21

Close top cover.

Touch Espresso icon to start the rinsing process. Afterwards throw away
water from container.

Only hot water is being dispensed.

Tap on the top cover and open it. Remove coffee box and refill it according to procedure on page 7.

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