OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY CAREFULLY READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

TYPE SIN 013A

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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Congratulations on choosing this high quality espresso machine andthank you for your confidence in our products. Before operating themachine we recommend that you carefully read the following instructionswhich explain how to properly use, clean and maintain the machine. Forany further information, please contact the establishment where youpurchased the machine or our company directly. We will be glad toprovide you with any explanations you may need.

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DESCRIPTION

Your machine will produce either 1 or 2 servings of espresso when using ground coffee.It features a steam wand that swivels for ease of use and a special attachment, called a"pannarello," that makes frothing milk easy. Convenient symbols help you quickly identifythe controls of the machine. The power and steam switches illuminate when in the onposition. The brew switch illuminates when the machine is ready to brew or steam. Thisespresso machine is designed for household use only and is not in any way to be used forcommercial applications.

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Contents

DESCRIPTION ........................................ 61) Guide to the instructions ........................... 7

SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 7IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................... 9BEFORE SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE . 10SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE .............. 11PRE-HEATING ...................................... 11BREWING ESPRESSO ........................... 12

1) What you should know first ..................... 122) Brewing Espresso ................................... 123) Brewing Espresso with Pods ..................... 13

FROTHING MILK FOR CAPPUCCINO ... 131) What you should know first ..................... 132) How to use your machine for froting milk . 14

DISPENSING HOT WATER .................... 14CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ......... 15DESCALING......................................... 15ADDITIONAL NOTES ABOUT YOURESPRESSO MACHINE ........................... 16SERVICE .............................................. 16TROUBLESHOOTING ........................... 17

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1) Guide to the instructions

The warning triangle indicates all the personal safety instructions. Follow theseinstructions carefully to avoid injury.

References to diagrams, parts of the appliance or control switches etc. are indicated by anumber or letter. Keep the illustrations at hand.

The diagrams referred to in the manual are located inside the cover flap.Keep these pages open while reading the instructions.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body Material ThermoplasticDimensions 11-¾" x 9-½" x 9-½"Weight 9 lbs.Power cord length 48"Rated voltage and frequency see identification label on bottom of applianceRated power consumption see identification label on bottom of applianceControls located on frontBoiler Sin 013AX Stainless Steel

Sin 013AL AluminumPump pressure (nominal) 13 - 15 bars (190 - 220 psi)Safety features Pressure relief valve on boiler

Over-temperature thermal protectionWater tank capacity 46 oz.Filter holder Pressurized

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followedincluding the following:

1. Read all instructions.2. Do not touch hot surfaces: (i.e. steam tube, filter holder). 3. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plugs or appliance in water

or other liquid.4. This appliance must be kept out of the reach of children. 5. Unplug from-outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before

putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. 6. Scalding may occur if the filter holder is removed during the brewing cycles.7. The use of an accessory not evaluated for use with this appliance may cause

injuries.8. Do not use outdoors.9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. 11. This machine was designed to process normal household quantities only. Not

suitable for continuous operation.12. Do not operate any appliance with damaged cord or plug or after the appliance

malfunctions; or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to anauthorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

13. Do not use if the water tank is not filled.14. Always use cold water. Warm water or other liquids could cause damage to the

appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

10 BEFORE SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE

Parts

Water tankWater tank coverLighted power switchBrew switch with ready lightLighted steam switchHot water / Steam knobBrew headSteam wandPower cordDrip tray and grill

Accessories

Pressurized filter holder (automatica)1or 2 cup filter for ground coffeePod adapterPod filterMeasuring scoop for ground coffeePannarello

BEFORE SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE

� Be sure to place the machine on a level, stable surface. Choose a location that is well-lit, and which provides at least 8" of clearance to all sides of the machine. Make sureit is out of reach of children or household pets.

� Be sure to carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before first using the machine -pay close attention to the Important Safeguards. The machine should only be operatedby persons who fully understand its proper and safe operation.

� Be sure to save the original packaging for your machine. Should the machine need tobe stored or shipped for any reason, the original packaging will provide the maximumpossible protection against damage.

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SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE

1) Refer to Important Safeguards to makesure the machine is located in a safeplace.

2) Your machine has been factory designedto operate at a specific voltage.Refer to the identification label on thebottom of your machine to make surethat the outlet you intend to use suppliesthe proper voltage and that the circuit itbelongs to is rated for the machine'spower requirements. If an extension cordis needed make sure that it also has theappropriate rating and meets or exceedsall safety standards.

3) Filling the water tank� Remove the water tank cover and

carefully take the two hoses out of thetank.

� Remove the water tank from themachine, rinse it thoroughly, and fill itwith fresh, cold water.We recommend using only filtered orbottled water. Never use anything otherthan cold water in your machine.

� Place the water tank back on themachine and reinsert the hoses into thetank. Place the water tank cover backon the tank.

4) Plugging in your machineMake sure the power switch is in theup and off position. Also make sure

the other switches are in the up and offposition.

� Make sure the outlet you are using isappropriate for the machine and thenplug the machine in.

� Turn the power switch on. The switch willilluminate to indicate that the machineis on.

� Be sure to prime the machine right awayusing the following instructions.

5) Priming the machine� The machine must always be primed

before use and after steaming.It is also a good idea to prime themachine after filling the water tank or ifthe machine has been left on but notused for some time. Priming the machineensures that there is adequate water inthe system for its normal operation andfailure to do so could result in seriousdamage to your machine.

� To prime your machine, position thesteam wand over the drip tray and fullyopen the hot water / steam knob byturning it counter clockwise.

� Press the brew switch and wait until asteady stream of water flows from thesteam wand.

� Allow at least 4 oz. of water to flow andthen turn off the brew switch and closethe knob.

PRE-HEATING

� Before brewing espresso you will wantto pre-heat both the filter holder and thecup(s) you will use to serve your espres-so. Use the following procedure.

� Make sure that the ready light is onand then insert the filter holder, withempty filter basket in place, into the brewhead of the machine. Turn the handle ofthe filter holder from left to right until itis securely in place. When you releasethe handle it will automatically springslightly back to the left. This indicates thatthe filter holder is operating properly.

� Place your cup(s) to be warmed directlybeneath the two outlets on the bottomof the filter holder.

� Turn the brew switch on, the pumpwill come on and after a few secondswater will begin to flow into the cup(s).

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Allow the water to flow until the cup orcups are almost full then turn the brewswitch off.

� Wait until the water finishes flowing intothe cups before removing the filter holder.

� Turn the handle from right to left toremove the filter holder and then emptyany excess water from the filter basket.Let the cup(s) stand for a few momentsto absorb the heat from the water andthen empty.

Always use caution whenremoving the filter holder from

the machine as it may be very hotand could burn you.

BREWING ESPRESSO

1) What you should know first� Brewing good espresso with its

characteristic thick, golden cremadepends on a number of factors comingtogether in just the right way. A goodextraction depends on fresh, good qualitywater being heated to the correct tem-perature, and then forced through finelyground coffee under just the rightpressure. When these important factorsare combined properly the resulting shotof 1 1/2 to 2 oz. of espresso will bedelivered in about 20 seconds, and willbe topped by a thick, golden brown cre-ma with a slightly marbled appearance.Fortunately for you, this machine hasbeen designed to heat the water to justthe right temperature and to provide justthe right pressure. All you have to do issupply the fresh, cold water, preferablyfiltered or bottled, and the right kind ofground coffee. Using pods makes yourjob even easier. You should use anespresso roast, which is finely ground butnot powdery. The specially designed filter

holder for your machine will work wellwith a wide range of possible grinds.However, if the grind is too fine theespresso will slowly drip from the filterholder. If the grind is too coarse theespresso will flow too quickly. In eithercase, the crema will not develop properlyand the espresso will not be satisfying.When properly extracted, the espressowill flow in two thin, golden streams fromthe filter holder into your cup. It may takesome experimentation, but once you findthe right espresso roast for your taste -ground to the right consistency, you willtruly appreciate the advantage of makingreal Italian espresso in your own home.

2) Brewing Espresso� Make sure the larger filter basket is

in the filter holder and then add onemeasure of ground coffee for one shotof espresso or two measures for twoshots. Be sure to wipe any excess groundcoffee from the rim of the filter basket toavoid the possibility of leakage. Use thebottom of the measuring scoop to leveland lightly tamp the grounds in the filterbasket.

� Make sure you have followed thepre-heating procedure and that the readylight is on. Insert the filter holder into thebrew head. Turn the handle from left toright until it is securely in place. Whenyou release the handle it willautomatically spring slightly back to theleft. This indicates that your filter holderis operating properly.

� Place your pre-heated cup(s) directlybeneath the two outlets on the bottomof the filter holder.

� Press the brew switch, the pump willcome on and after a few seconds espres-so will begin to flow into the cup(s).

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� Let the espresso flow until you haveobtained the desired amount. Turn offthe brew switch and wait for the espres-so to finish flowing from the filter holderbefore removing the cups(s).

� Always empty the used grounds from thefilter holder after preparing espresso.Never knock the used grounds out ofyour filter holder, we recommend thatyou scoop them out for disposal.

Always use caution whenremoving the filter holder from

the machine as it could be very hot.Never attempt to move or removethe filter holder from the machine

when brewing.

3) Brewing Espresso with Pods� Remove the larger filter basket from the

filter holder. Place the pod adapter (13)into the filter holder with its concave sidefacing up. Then place the pod filterbasket into the filter holder.

� Insert the filter holder into the brewhead. Turn the handle carefully from leftto right until it is secure. When yourelease the handle it will automaticallyspring slightly back to the left. Thisindicates that your filter holder isoperating properly.

� Place your pre-heated cup directlybeneath the two outlets on the bottomof the filter holder. Remember, pods areintended to produce only 1 serving ofespresso.

� Press the brew switch, after a few secondsespresso will begin to flow into the cup.Turn off the switch when you haveobtained the desired amount of espres-so. Allow espresso to finish flowingbefore removing the cup.

FROTHING MILK FOR CAPPUC-CINO

1) What you should know first� Frothing milk provides two of the three

essential components needed for greatcappuccino. By frothing you create thecharacteristic thick, foamy topping forcappuccino and the milk remaining in thepitcher is steamed to just the right tempe-rature to blend perfectly with a shot ofespresso. Only when these three elementsare combined in equal portions can youhave a true cappuccino. Your machine,with its special "pannarello" frothingattachment (16) , makes frothing milk easy.Keep in mind that the milk should besteamed to around 160 degreesFahrenheit and to make sure it reachesthe proper temperature you will want touse a cooking thermometer for at leastthe first few times. An appropriatethermometer can be purchased at almostany local grocery store, supermarket or

� Place the pod inside the filter. Make surethat the edge of the pod does not extendover the rim of the filter basket.

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kitchen supply store. To obtain the bestfoam when frothing be sure to use onlyskim or low fat milk. In order to make thebest cappuccino it is a good idea to froththe milk before brewing the espresso, thatway the espresso does not become coldwhile you froth. Use the directions belowfor frothing milk with your machine.

2) How to use your machine forfrothing milk

� Make sure that the machine is primed.Press the steam switch, the switch will illu-minate to indicate that the machine is insteam mode. If the ready light on the brewswitch is already on, it will go off whilethe machine heats to the proper tempe-rature. When the ready light comes backon the machine is ready to make steam.

� Position the steam wand over the driptray, and slowly open the hot water/steamknob. Allow excess water to be purgedfrom the system, after a few seconds theflow will change to steady steam. Thenclose the knob.

Caution: When purging theexcess water, the steam wand and

water will be very hot. Do not touchthe steam wand with your bare skinand keep hands away from thestream of hot water to avoid beingburned.

� Fill your frothing pitcher up to 1/3 full ofcold milk, or use 4 oz. per servingneeded. Fully immerse the tip of thepannarello into the milk to be frothedbut do not allow the tip to touch thebottom of the pitcher.

� Open the knob slowly and allowsteam to froth the milk and heat it to theproper temperature. The pannarello

makes frothing quick and easy. Continuefrothing until you have achieved thedesired amount of foam and the milk hasreached the proper temperature. Turn offthe steam switch and then close the knob.

� After steaming be sure to prime themachine. The boiler temperature mustalso be lowered before brewing espres-so. To accomplish both tasks, point thesteam wand over the drip tray and thenopen the hot water/steam knob. Pressthe brew switch and allow hot water toflow until the ready light goes off.

Caution: When priming themachine after steaming, the

steam wand and water will be veryhot, do not touch the steam wandwith your bare skin and keep handsaway from the stream of hot waterto avoid being burned.

� When finished priming you will wantto wipe clean the steam wand using adamp cloth. It will also make subsequentcleaning easier if you immerse thepannarello and steam wand into acontainer of water. Again, use cautionwhen handling the steam wand andpannarello to avoid being burned.

DISPENSING HOT WATER

� Your espresso machine can also be usedto deliver hot water for tea or other hotbeverages.

� Make sure that the ready light is onand place a container under the steamwand. Open the hot water / steam knoband then press the brew switch.When you have obtained the amount ofhot water that you need, turn off the brewswitch and close the knob.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

� Keeping your machine clean and wellmaintained will help ensure that itcontinues to work properly for a longtime to come.

� Make sure that the machine is turned offand unplugged before doing anycleaning or maintenance.

� Also be sure that the machine has hadsufficient time to cool down if it has beenrecently used.

� Never use sponges, sharp objects,solvents or abrasive detergents whencleaning your machine.

� Only use a moist, soft cloth and milddetergent to clean the machine.

� Soak all removable parts of the machinein warm, soapy water then rinsethoroughly, dry and place them back onthe machine. Removable parts includethe drip tray, water tank and cover,pannarello and filter holder.

screen is held in place on the brew headby a screw that must be removed beforetaking the filter screen off for cleaning.Soak both filter basket and filter screenin hot soapy water, and then use yourcleaning brush to remove coffee residuethat has built up. The small holes in thefilters must be kept clear for yourmachine to operate properly. Make surewhen re-installing the brew head filterscreen that the smooth side faces down.

� The brew head gasket, which providesthe seal when the filter holder is in place,should also be cleaned regularly. Thisgasket is located between the filter holderring and the brew head filter screen. Usewarm soapy water and your cleaningbrush to loosen coffee residue on thegasket, then insert a damp cloth into thechannel to finish cleaning.

DESCALING

� During the normal course of operation,and even when the machine is not used,mineral deposits commonly referred toas limescale will accumulate inside yourmachine. To remove these deposits andto keep your machine operating properlyyou will need to descale the machineabout every 3 to 4 months.

� To descale the machine, use only asolution which is made for espressocoffee machines. These descalingsolutions are intended to be mixed in theproper proportions with a full tank ofwater.

� Add the descaling solution to a fulltank of water and place the tank on themachine. Turn on the power switch andthen prime the machine.

� Allow the machine to heat to operatingtemperature and then run one quarter

� The filter holder can best be keptclean internally by flushing it on themachine when finished brewing. Afteryou are done preparing espresso, repeatthe same procedure used for pre-heatingthe filter holder, allowing about 4 oz. ofwater to flow through.

� You will need to periodically removethe filter basket from the filter holder andthe filter screen from the brew head ofthe machine for cleaning. The filter

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of the tank through the machine. Ofthe quarter tank you run through, allowsolution to alternately flow through boththe steam wand and the brew head. Donot run descaling solution through thefilter holder. Wait 10 to 15 minutes andthen run another quarter tank throughthe machine in the same manner. Letstand for 10 to 15 minutes again.

� Repeat process until the water tank isalmost empty. Do not run the machinewhen water tank is completely empty.

� To flush the machine, rinse the watertank thoroughly and fill it with fresh, coldwater. Run the full tank of fresh waterthrough the machine alternating betweenthe steam wand and the brew head untilthe tank is almost empty.

ADDITIONAL NOTES ABOUTYOUR ESPRESSO MACHINE

� Occasionally water may drip from thebrew head of your machine while theboiler is heating. This is a normaloccurrence, but make sure to keep yourhands away from this water as it may bevery hot.

� The ready light may periodically go offand come back on when you are usingthe machine. This is a normal part ofthe heating cycle of your machine.

SERVICE

� If you are experiencing a problem that isnot dealt with in the troubleshootingsection or is not resolved by any of thesesuggested solutions please contact anauthorized service center.

� Repairs or alterations must only becarried out by qualified professionals.

� The manufacturer will accept noresponsibility for damage caused byrepairs attempted by unauthorizedpersons.

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Problem

The machine does nothave power.

The pump is too noisy.

The espresso is too cold.

The milk does not froth.

Espresso flows tooquickly and there is littlecrema.

Espresso does not flowor slowly drips from filterholder.

Espresso leaks fromaround filter holder

Possible causes

The machine is not plugged inproperly.

No power to circuit.

Water tank is empty.

Ready light was not illuminated beforebrewing.

Filter holder and cup(s) were not pre-heated.

Fat content of milk may be too high.

Grind may be too coarse.

Not enough ground coffee used.

Water tank is empty.

Grind may be too fine.

Filter basket or brew head filter screenis clogged.

Too much ground coffee used.

Hot water / steam knob open.

Machine needs to be descaled.

Filter holder is not securely in place.

Excess grounds on rim of filter.

Brew head gasket is dirty or worn.

Too much ground coffee used.

Solutions

Check connection to power outlet.

Check circuit breaker.

Fill the tank and prime themachine.

Wait until ready light comes on tobrew espresso.

Pre-heat filter holder and cup(s).

Use only skim or low fat milk whenfrothing.

Switch to a finer grind.

Use 1 level measure for 1 serving;

use 2 level measures for 2 servings.

Fill the tank and prime themachine.

Switch to a coarser grind.

Follow cleaning guidelines.

Use 1 level measure for 1 serving;

use 2 level measures for 2 servings.

Close the knob completely.

Follow descaling procedure.

Make sure handle is turned all theway to the right and is securely inplace.

Wipe excess grounds off of rim.

Follow cleaning guidelines, ifgasket is worn then replace it.

Use 1 level measure for 1 serving;

use 2 level measures for 2 servings.

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