Krups OBLO Capsule Coffee Machine User Manual

Overview

The OBLO Capsule Coffee Machine is a manual capsule brewer for preparing a wide range of hot and cold beverages. It uses compatible NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto capsules and lets you control water flow with a selection lever.

The machine suits home users who want espresso-style drinks, milk beverages, chocolate, tea, and chilled capsule drinks without measuring ground coffee. Its pressure-based extraction system passes heated water through the capsule to produce the selected beverage.

Specifications

• Water tank capacity: 0.8 litres
• Maximum pump pressure: 15 bar
• Approximate weight: 2.5 kg
• Dimensions: 24.5 cm wide, 31.5 cm high, and 18.0 cm deep
• Operating water temperature range: 5–45 °C
• Rated power: up to 1500 W for 230 V, 50 Hz versions
• Rated power: up to 1500 W for 230 V, 50 Hz Singapore and Malaysia versions
• Rated power: up to 1500 W for 120 V, 60 Hz Canada versions
• Rated power: up to 1340 W for 220 V, 50–60 Hz Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay versions
• Recommended operating altitude: below 3400 m

Detailed Description

The removable water tank supplies fresh drinking water to the heating and extraction system. The capsule holder positions a single capsule beneath the extraction head, while the locking handle closes the brewing area securely.

Use the selection lever to choose HOT, COLD, or STOP. The power button indicates the machine’s status during heating, brewing, descaling, and fault conditions.

The drip tray and drip grid collect liquid below the outlet. Their position can be adjusted for different cup heights. Remove the drip tray when using a very tall mug, but do not operate the machine without the drip tray and grid for ordinary cup sizes.

The OBLO Capsule Coffee Machine is designed for compatible NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto capsules. Each capsule is intended for one preparation and must not be reused. Beverage formats include espresso, ristretto, espresso lungo, cappuccino, chococino, latte macchiato, chai tea latte, and selected cold drinks.

Safety

• Read the operating instructions before first use and keep them available for later reference.
• Connect the machine only to a properly earthed mains socket whose voltage matches the rating plate.
• Use the appliance indoors on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface away from water splashes and heat sources.
• Do not immerse the machine, plug, or power cord in water or another liquid. Never handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Fill the water tank only with fresh drinking water, and do not overfill it. Never pour hot water into the tank.
• Keep the machine, power cord, and capsule holder away from children. Children must not play with the appliance.
• Never leave the machine unattended while it is preparing a beverage.
• Do not place fingers beneath the outlet or touch the extraction needle during preparation.
• Do not open the locking handle while the beverage is being prepared or while the power button is flashing after preparation.
• Used capsules and nearby surfaces may be hot. Remove capsules only by using the holder and its handle.
• Do not force the locking handle if a capsule appears blocked. Pressure may remain inside the capsule.
• Do not use a machine with a damaged cord, damaged plug, or other malfunction. Disconnect it and have it handled by an authorised service facility.
• Do not dismantle the appliance or insert objects into its openings.
• Keep the capsule holder away from magnetic-sensitive items such as payment cards, USB storage devices, mechanical watches, hearing aids, and some monitors or speakers.
• People with pacemakers or defibrillators should not hold the capsule holder directly over the device.
• Unplug the machine before cleaning, before removing parts, and whenever it will not be used for an extended period.

Setup and Operation

First Use

1. Rinse the water tank, then fill it with fresh drinking water.
2. Fit the drip grid onto the drip tray and place the tray in the desired position.
3. Make sure the selection lever is in the STOP position.
4. Insert the plug into a correctly rated mains socket.
5. Press the power button. It flashes red for approximately 40 seconds while the machine heats.
6. When the button glows steadily green, insert the empty capsule holder and close the locking handle.
7. Place a large empty container beneath the beverage outlet.
8. Move the lever to HOT to begin rinsing.
9. After approximately 60 seconds, return the lever to STOP.
10. Move the lever to COLD to rinse the cold-water path.
11. After approximately 60 seconds, return the lever to STOP.
12. Empty the container and refill the tank with fresh drinking water.

Preparing a Beverage

1. Switch on the machine and wait about 40 seconds until the power button glows green.
2. Adjust the drip tray to suit the selected cup or glass.
3. Place the cup beneath the outlet.
4. Open the locking handle and remove the capsule holder.
5. Insert one compatible capsule into the holder and return it to the machine.
6. Close the locking handle completely.
7. Move the selection lever to HOT or COLD, following the capsule instructions.
8. When the drink reaches the desired level, move the lever to STOP.
9. Wait until the power button stops flashing red, which takes approximately five seconds after preparation.
10. Open the locking handle, remove the capsule holder, and discard the used capsule.
11. Rinse the capsule holder on both sides and dry it before the next use.

Controls and Economy Mode

• Power button flashing red: the machine is heating or completing the short post-brewing safety period.
• Steady green light: the machine is heated and ready to use.
• Selection lever: controls hot water, cold water, and stopping.
• Steady orange light: descaling is required when accompanied by slower, cooler, or dripping beverage flow.
• Automatic shutoff: after five minutes without use, the machine switches off to reduce energy consumption.
• The appliance may still consume a small amount of electricity while in its economy mode.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Clean the machine regularly to maintain beverage flow and hygiene. Empty and clean the drip tray and capsule holder after use, and empty the capsule waste area daily if fitted to your version.

1. Switch off the machine, unplug it, and allow it to cool.
2. Remove the drip tray and rinse it with water. Use a small amount of washing-up liquid and a brush if needed.
3. Rinse the drip grid and dry both parts before reassembly.
4. Rinse the capsule holder on both sides. It may be cleaned in a dishwasher.
5. Rinse the water tank and clean it with a baby-bottle brush. The water tank is not dishwasher safe.
6. Refill the tank with fresh drinking water and reinstall it.
7. Wipe the machine with a soft, damp cloth, then dry it with a soft, dry cloth.
8. Do not use a wet sponge, running water, abrasive products, or detergents on the appliance body.

Rinsing

1. Fill the water tank with fresh water and switch on the machine.
2. Wait approximately 40 seconds until the power button glows green.
3. Insert the empty capsule holder and close the locking handle.
4. Place an empty container beneath the outlet.
5. Move the lever to HOT and allow water to flow for about 10 seconds.
6. Return the lever to STOP, empty the container, and clean the parts.

Descaling

Descale the machine at least every three to four months, or sooner if drinks flow more slowly, emerge only as droplets, become cooler than usual, or the power button stays orange.

1. Switch off the machine.
2. Mix 0.5 litre of fresh drinking water with the descaling product specified for the machine.
3. Pour the solution into the water tank and reinstall the tank.
4. Insert the empty capsule holder, close the locking handle, and place a large empty container beneath the outlet.
5. Press and hold the power button for at least five seconds. The button flashes orange to indicate descaling mode.
6. Move the lever to HOT and allow the solution to circulate.
7. When the tank is empty, return the lever to STOP and wait approximately two minutes.
8. Refill the tank with fresh water and run the hot rinse.
9. When the tank is about half empty, return the lever to STOP.
10. Run the cold rinse, then stop when the tank is empty.
11. Clean the tank with a brush, refill it with fresh drinking water, and reinstall it.
12. Wipe and dry the machine, switch it off, and then switch it on again.

Do not use vinegar for descaling, do not press the power button during the descaling cycle, and prevent descaling liquid from contacting the machine’s exterior. Never switch off the machine while the descaling process is running.

Troubleshooting

No Liquid Comes Out

1. Move the selection lever to the middle STOP position.
2. Check whether the water tank contains water. If it is empty, refill it and resume preparation using the hot or cold setting.
3. If the capsule may be pressurised, do not force the locking handle. Wait approximately 20 minutes for pressure to reduce.
4. When the handle can be lifted safely, remove and discard the capsule.
5. If the injector appears blocked, unplug the machine and remove the water tank.
6. Take out the cleaning needle, remove the drip tray, and tilt the machine for better access.
7. Use the cleaning needle to clear the injector, then reassemble the machine.
8. Descale the machine after clearing a blocked injector.

Machine Will Not Switch On

• Check that the plug is fully inserted into the mains socket.
• Check whether the socket has power.
• Do not use the appliance if the cord, plug, or machine is damaged.

Beverage Splashes From the Outlet

1. Stop preparation and remove the capsule holder only after it is safe to open the locking handle.
2. Inspect the capsule. A capsule with more than one puncture hole may cause irregular flow.
3. Discard the affected capsule and prepare the drink with a new capsule.

Slow, Cool, or Dripping Beverage

These symptoms usually indicate scale buildup when they occur together with a steady orange power light. Run the complete descaling procedure before preparing another drink.

Power Button Remains Red

1. Switch off the machine.
2. Check whether a capsule is blocked, following the pressure-release procedure.
3. Unplug the machine and wait 20 minutes.
4. Reconnect it and switch it on.
5. If the red indication continues, stop using the appliance and arrange authorised service.

Warranty

The warranty does not cover failures caused by inadequate maintenance or failure to descale the machine when required. Warranty handling for faults should be performed through an authorised service facility.

Pros & Cons

• Pros: Supports hot and cold beverages, offers manual control over water flow, uses a compact 0.8-litre tank, includes an adjustable drip tray, and automatically switches off after five minutes of inactivity.
• Pros: The 15-bar pressure system is designed for capsule-based espresso and specialty drink preparation.
• Cons: The manual lever requires the user to stop extraction at the desired level.
• Cons: Regular rinsing and descaling are necessary to maintain flow, temperature, and hygiene.
• Cons: The machine is intended for compatible single-use capsules rather than reusable coffee grounds.