ALDI AMBIANO User manual

ESPRESSO MAKER WITH
INTEGRATED GRINDER
Scope of delivery...................................................................................4
Device parts ...........................................................................................5
Scope of delivery/Device parts .............................................................6
General...................................................................................................7
Read and keep operating instructions ...................................................... 7
Explanation of symbols.........................................................................8
Safety .....................................................................................................9
Intended use..................................................................................................9
Safety instructions....................................................................................... 10
Prior to initial use .................................................................................17
Unpacking .....................................................................................................17
Prepare grinding mechanism ................................................................... 19
Flush the water system................................................................................21
Use........................................................................................................ 24
Degree of grinding pre-selection .............................................................24
Prepare espresso.........................................................................................25
Empty brewing filter ...................................................................................30
Prepare cappuccino / froth milk................................................................30
Hot water function ......................................................................................33
Empty drip tray ............................................................................................33
Change water quantity for coffee preparation.......................................34
Water tank empty ........................................................................................35
Switch off espresso machine.....................................................................35
Cleaning...............................................................................................36
Cleaning the grinding mechanism...........................................................37
Clean brewing filter.....................................................................................39
Cleaning during daily use..........................................................................39
Clean steam nozzle/hot water nozzle ......................................................39
Descale espresso machine...................................................................40
Storage..................................................................................................41
Faults and rectification........................................................................42
Technical data......................................................................................45
Conformity declaration .......................................................................45
Disposal................................................................................................45
Dispose of packaging and appliance.......................................................45
Contents
User Manual
YEAR
WARRANTY
3
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
GB
[email protected]
0800 / 328 6020
MODEL:
GT-EMG-01-UK 03/2020
99602
Great care has gone into the manufacture of this product and it should
therefore provide you with years of good service when used properly. In
the event of product failure within it’s intended use over the course of the
first 3 years after date of purchase, we will remedy the problem as quickly
as possible once it has been brought to our attention. In the unlikely event
of such an occurrence, or if you require any information about the product,
please contact us via our helpline support services, details of which are to be
found both in this manual and on the product itself.
PRODUCED IN CHINA FOR:
ALDI STORES LTD. PO BOX 26, ATHERSTONE,
WARWICKSHIRE, CV9 2SH.
Visit us at www.aldi.com
GB

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BAR
ON/OFFHOT-WATER
GRINDER
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PRE-HEAT
START
MAX
OFF
BAR
ON/OFF HOT-WATER
GRINDER
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Scope of delivery/
Device parts
1Coffee bean container
with lid
2Water tank
3Tamper
4Large brewing filter
5Small brewing filter
6Filter holder
7Cleaning needle
8Cleaning brush
9Coffee spoon
10 Drip tray
11 Emptying display
12 Draining rack
13 Filter holder bracket
14 Filter holder
15 Coffee distributor
16 Degree of grinding
pre-selection
17 Grinding mechanism
standby display
18 ON/OFF key
19 HOT WATER key
20 Pressure indicator (bar)
21 Key for single espresso
22 Key for double espresso
23 Steam volume regulator
24 Filter holder bracket
25 Steam nozzle/
hot water nozzle
26 Grinding process switch
27 Opening in the
draining rack
28 Release button
- De-scaling granules
- Water hardness test strip
- Original operating
instructions /
guarantee card
Device partsScope of delivery
4 5 6
Scope of delivery Scope of delivery/Device partsDevice parts

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General
Read and keep operating instructions
Dear customer,
Thank you for deciding to purchase this product. We hope that you
like it and enjoy using it.
Please take the time to study this filterholdermachine.
So far, no one has ever been born a master barista.
The diverse options for espresso preparation require a certain
amount of willingness to experiment.
In these original operating instructions, we have described exactly
how you can use the product optimally and safely. We hope that
you enjoy it!
Read and follow these original operating instructions completely
before using the appliance, particularly the safety instructions, and
keep them, in case you would like to read about something later
on.
Failure to comply with these operating instructions can lead to seri-
ous injuries or damage to the espresso machine with an integrated
grinding mechanism.
If you pass the product on to third parties, please also ensure that
you pass on these operating instructions.
These operating instructions can also be downloaded as a PDF file
from our website www.gt-support.de
General

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Explanation of symbols
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols and signal words are use in these operat-
ing instructions, on the product or on the packaging.
WARNING!
Indicates a hazard with moderate risk, which can
lead to death or severe injury, if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! Property damage can occur if not observed.
Hot surface! This symbol identifies hot surfaces in opera-
tion – do not touch with bare hands.
In front of information and explanations.
Suitable for contact with food.
WEEE symbol: The appliance must not be disposed of with
general waste.
Protection class I / : Electrically conductive housing parts con-
nected to protective conductor.
Products that are marked with this symbol fulfil all applicable
Community regulations of the European Economic Area.

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Safety
Intended use
• The espresso machine is exclusively designed for the preparation
of household quantities of coffee/espresso and for frothing milk
using steam. Cold, still water without carbon dioxide may exclu-
sively be filled into the water tank. You can also fill water with a
reduced chalk content (filtered)intothewatertank.Thisisrecom-
mended, if the mains water has a high degree of hardness.
The grinding mechanism is for grinding the roasted whole coffee
beans and is only suitable for private households. It can only be
used for grinding coffee beans, in no case for grinding and chop-
ping other foods.
• The machine is exclusively intended for household use and is not
suitable for commercial or household-like use in kitchens for em-
ployees or shops, offices and other commercial areas, in agricul-
tural premises, by customers in hotels, motels or other residential
facilities or bed-and-breakfast establishments.
• The appliance may only be used with the included accessories.
• Any other use is regarded as inappropriate and may lead to mate-
rial damage or even to personal injury. The appliance is not a toy.
• The manufacturer or retailer shall not assume any liability for loss-
es caused by inappropriate or improper use.
Safety

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Safety instructions
Danger for children and other persons.
•Hazards for children and persons with impaired
physical,sensory or mental capabilities(e.g. par-
tially disabled, elderly persons with impairment
to their physical and mental capabilities) or a
lack of experience and knowledge (for example,
older children).
•This espresso machine may be used by children
from the age of 8 and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities or lacking
experience and knowledge, if they are under
supervision or after receiving instruction on safe
use of the espresso machine and have under-
stood the resulting hazards. Children must not
play with the espresso machine. Cleaning and
user maintenance may not be performed by
children, unless they are aged eight years and
older and are being supervised.
•Keep children under the age of eight years away
fromthe espressomachine and thepower cable.
Safety

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•The grinding mechanism must not be used by
children in any case.
•Do not leave the espresso machine unattended
during operation.
•Do not let children play with the packaging film.
Children may become caught in it while playing
and suffocate.
Hazard from electricity
WARNING!
Electric shock hazard! The appliance operates
with hazardous voltage. Faulty electrical in-
stallation or mains voltage that is too high may lead to electric
shock.
A frequent cause of household accidents is a lack of attention
during routine activities. Ensure that your hands are always
dry when connecting/disconnecting the mains plug or when
operating the appliance.
• Only use the espresso machine in dry, interior spaces.
• Neverstoretheespresso machinesuchthatitmayfallintoatubor
sink.
• Never reach for an electrical device, if it has fallen into water. In
such a case, immediately disconnect the power plug.
• Ensure that children do not insert items into the espresso ma-
chine.
• Only connect the espresso machine, if the mains voltage of the
socket matches the specificationontheratingplate.
Safety

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• The power cable, the power plug and the appliance must not be
exposed to dripping or splashing water.
• Do not operate the appliance outdoors and do not expose it to
weather influences,suchasrain,snoworfrost.
• Never immerse the appliance or the power cable into water or oth-
er fluids.
• When using an adapter plug or extension cord, these must comply
with the valid safety regulations. The specified maximum voltage
must not be exceeded.
• The ON/OFF key does not disconnect the espresso machine from
the power supply. Only connect the espresso machine to an easily
accessiblesocket,so that you can disconnect itfromthe power sup-
ply quickly in case of a malfunction.
• Switch the espresso machine off before filling the water tank and
remove the power plug from the socket.
• Lay the power cable so that it does not become a trip hazard.
• Do not kink the power cable and do not lay it over sharp edges.
• Do not use the appliance:
– if the appliance is damaged,
– if the power cable or power plug are damaged,
– the device has fallen.
– if the coffee bean container is not inserted and engaged,
– if the grinding mechanism is not installed and engaged,
– if the complete drip tray with the rack is missing.
• Prior to each use, pull the power cable completely out of the ap-
pliance.Ensurethatthepower cablecannotbetrapped,crushed
or damaged by sharp edges or hot items.
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• Remove the power plug from the socket:
– if you are not using the appliance,
– before cleaning or putting the appliance away,
– if an obvious fault occurs during operation,
– in a thunder storm.
Always pull on the power plug, not on the power cable.
• Do not make any modifications to the appliance or the power
cable.
• Only allow repairs to be carried out by a professional workshop.
Also please note the guarantee conditions (see guarantee card).
• If the power cable of this appliance should be damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its customer service or a simi-
larly qualified person, in order to avoid hazards.
• Do not open the enclosure, leave the repair to specialists, in
order to avoid endangering the user. For this, please contact a
specialist workshop.
Liability and guarantee claims are excluded for repairs that are
carried out independently, improper connection or incorrect op-
eration.
• Parts may only be used for repairs, which correspond to the
original device data. Electrical and mechanical parts are in this
espresso machine, which are essential for protection against
hazard sources.
• The appliance must not be connected to a time switch or other
separate remove activation system, such as a dimmer switch or
a remote-control socket.
Safety

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WARNING!
Injury hazard!
The grinding mechanism has sharp edges. Never insert fin-
gers, parts of cutlery or other items into the grinding mecha-
nism.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply, if it is
unsupervised and prior to assembly, dismantling or cleaning
the grinding mechanism.
• Prior to replacing the accessories or additional parts, which are
moved during operation, the appliance must be switched off
and disconnected from the power supply.
WARNING!
Scalding hazard!
Hot water/hot steam escapes from the espresso machine dur-
ing use. Parts of the espresso machine become very hot. You
may scald yourself.
• Before each time the espresso machine is switched on, turn the
steamvolumeregulatorto OFF.Otherwise,hotwater/hotsteam
mayunintentionallyescapefromthesteamnozzle/hotwaternoz-
zle.
• Only hold the steam nozzle/hot water nozzle on the black plastic
handle to fold it out and in. During frothing and also afterwards,
you should not touch the steam nozzle/hot water nozzle.
• Always align the steam nozzle/hot water nozzle after use, such
that the nozzle points towards the opening in the draining rack
12 .
• Only use the steam nozzle/hot water nozzle very carefully and
never direct it towards parts of the body.
Safety

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• Do not touch the coffee spout during operation and do not reach
underneath it.
• Do not release the filter holder while the machine is running: Hot
water may spray out. The filter holder must be turned as far as it
will go.
• Allow the filter holder to cool off completely before changing the
inserted brewing filter.
• Please note that hot steam may also escape from the espresso
machine after it has been switched off.
• Do not overfill the filter holder with ground coffee, otherwise the
filter holder cannot be mounted correctly. This may cause hot
steam to escape from the side.
• The drip tray 10 and the draining rack 12 must always be in posi-
tion during operation. Depending on the operating state, steam
and hot water can end up in the drip tray. The related valve is situ-
ated invisibly in the rear section above the drip tray.
NOTICE! Caution – property damage
Improper handling of the espresso machine may lead to dam-
age to the espresso machine
• Please do not overfill the bean container, the lid should still be
able to close.
• Do not regrind ground coffee.
NOTICE! Only adjust the degree of grinding levels in the
direction of “finer” (15 –> 1) during the grinding
process.
Safety

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• Never fillhotorcarbonatedwaterintothewatertank.
• Never operate the espresso machine without water, as otherwise
the pump may become damaged.
• Protect the espresso machine from frost: Water residues may
freeze at temperatures below 0 °C and damage the heater.
• Place the appliance on a sturdy and level surface. In doing so,
ensure that there is a sufficient distance to strong heat sources,
such as hot plates, heating pipes, inter alia.
• Avoid a heat accumulation and position the appliance so that
heat and steam can escape all around the enclosure during use.
• Do not move the appliance while it is in operation, in order to
avoid injuries. Before relocating the appliance, leave it to cool off.
• Hold the appliance underneath to carry it. For this, tilt is slightly
to the side and hold underneath the appliance with at least one
hand. Do not hold onto the water tank, as it releases upwards.
• Rubberised feet are situated on the underside of the appliance.
As furniture and/or storage surfaces are made of various materi-
als and are treated with various care products, it cannot be en-
tirely ruled out that some of these substances may contain com-
ponents, which attack and dissolve the rubber feet. If necessary,
place a non-slip base under the device.
• Do not use any aggressive chemical detergents, abrasives, hard
sponges or similar for cleaning.
• Handling the high-quality and weighty filter holder requires
getting used to. Therefore, avoid releasing the filter holder with
a swinging movement.
Prepare yourself for the weight already before releasing it and
use slight upward pressure, so that the filter holder does not fall
out of the bayonet bracket and hit the enclosure.
Safety

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Prior to initial use
Prior to initial use
Unpacking
NOTICE! Risk of damage!
If you open the packaging without due care and attention using
a sharp knife or other pointed objects, the appliance may become
damaged.
1. Remove the appliance and accessories from the packaging.
2. Carefully remove all packaging material (also a cover under-
neath the water tank) and pull the power cable completely out
of the compartment on the back.
3. Check whether the delivery is complete (refer to Fig. A).
4. Check whether the espresso machine or individual parts are
damaged. If this is the case, do not use the espresso machine.
Contact the manufacturer via the service address stated on the
guarantee card.
5. Before using the appliance for the first time, check whether the
voltage specification on the rating plate corresponds to that of
your household.
6. Clean the appliance with a slightly dampened cloth prior to ini-
tial use, in order to remove possible packaging and production
residues.
Rinse off the following parts under flowing water prior to first-
time use:
- Water tank and lid 2
- Filter holder 6and filters 4/5
- Tamper 3

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Prior to initial use
Wipe the parts dry and let them dry off completely.
Only wipe off the double-wall coffee bean container damply,
do not immerse in water.
The grinding mechanism does not need to be cleaned sepa-
rately prior to initial use. After use, also only clean in a dry state,
using a brush.

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Prior to initial use
Prepare grinding mechanism
1. Ensure that the steam controller 23 is switched to OFF and dis-
connect the power plug, if necessary.
The grinding mechanism is removed for transport. At-
tach the grinding mechanism, as described in the Clean-
ing the grinding mechanism section, Point 8.
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ON/OFFHOT-WATER
GRINDER
BAR
ON/OFF HOT-WATER
GRINDER
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1
2. Turn the coffee bean container 1clockwise onto the mount,
as illustrated.
3. Hang the filter holder bracket 14 onto the mount by lifting it
slightly and push the mount downwards.
4. Push the brewing filter ( 4or 5) into the filter holder.
5. For the first grinding process, fill 2-3 tablespoons of coffee
beans into the coffee bean container 1and put the lid on.
6. Connect the power plug to a socket. A beep tone sounds.

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Prior to initial use
7. Press the ON/OFF button. The grinding mechanism standby in-
dicator 17 lights up.
Initially ignore the keys lighting up.
8. Turn the degree of grinding pre-selection 16 to the right to
level 15 (the setting mark is above the scale from 1 to 15).
9. Pick up the filter holder 6and push it straight into the filter
holder bracket 14 .
The grinding process is activated with the filter holder. For this,
push it slightly forward horizontally against the switch 26 .
The grinding process can be interrupted at any time. For
this, pull the filter holder back slightly in the filter holder
bracket.
10. Let the grinding process run through until all of the beans are
groundand then pullthe filterholder out of thebracket. Please
dispose of the coffee grounds.
11. Press the ON/OFF button and remove the power plug from the
socket.

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Prior to initial use
Flush the water system
Prior to initial use and after a longer period of disuse of the
espresso machine, allow the contents of approx. 2-3 cups of
water to run through the machine. This will clean the water circuit
and all parts will be heated up.
During initial use, it may occur that the pump makes slightly loud-
er noises. That is normal. After a short time, the system has filled
with water and the noise will become quieter.
The lid of the water tank 2can be folded forward and backwards
and can also be used for holding the tank when inserted.
1. Ensure that the steam controller 23 is switched to OFF and
disconnect the power plug, if necessary.
2. Fill fresh, cold and still water into the tank. Pay attention to the
MIN and MAX filling marks:
3. Insert the water tank by first holding it flush against the back
of the espresso machine and then let it slide downwards, until
the contour is flush with the machine. Flip the lid down.
4. Insert the drip tray 10 with the draining rack 12 .
5. Install the unfilled filter holder 6. For this, align it to the left
with the handle at the front, then move it horizontally upwards
into the filter holder bracket 24 and turn it to the right as far as
it will go.
6. Align the steam jet/hot water jet 25 with the opening 27 in the
draining rack 12 .
7. Connect the power plug to a socket. A beep tone sounds.

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8. Press the ON/OFF button 18 . The grinding mechanism standby
indicator 17 lights up. The ON/OFF, HOT-WATER 19 , single es-
presso 21 and the key for double espresso 22 will slowly dim
on/off.
After approx. 20 seconds, the heating process is completed
and the keys light up constantly.
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GRINDER
BAR
ON/OFF HOT-WATER
GRINDER
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22
25
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24
27
9. Press the key for double espresso 22 . The key flashes slowly
on/off. The HOT-WATER keys 19 and the key for single espresso
21 go out.
The defined water quantity for a double espresso will
now run through the filter holder into the draining rack.
After this, all of the keys will light up again.
10. Press the HOT-WATER button 19 . The key flashes slowly on/off.
The keys for single and double espresso will go out.
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Approx. 90 °C of hot water will now run out of the steam/hot
water nozzle 25 into the drip tray 10 . The quantity of hotwa-
ter is pre-set to approx. 200 ml. To stop the HOT-WATER function,
please press the key again.
11. Let the water drain out for approx. 10 seconds and then press
the HOT-WATER key 19 again. All keys will illuminate again.
12. Press the ON/OFF button to switch the appliance off and re-
move the power plug from the socket.
WARNING!
Scalding hazard!
The collected water in the drip tray is hot.
13. Empty the drip tray carefully and reinsert it.
14. Swing the filter holder 6to the left and remove it from the fil-
ter holder bracket 24 .
Your espresso machine is now ready to use.
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Use
NOTICE! Only grind roasted coffee beans in this appli-
ance. Do not process any other foods, such as
nuts, spices or liquids, to avoid damaging the appliance.
Please do not operate the appliance when it is empty, i.e.
without coffee beans.
We recommend always grinding coffee beans fresh, shortly
prior to use, not for stock. Coffee that is ground for stock loses
its flavour quickly.
The stated quantities and degrees of grinding can differ from
your personal taste, so we recommend that you test various
settings, to match your personal taste.
Degree of grinding pre-selection
The degree of grinding is selected by turning the degree of grind-
ing pre-selection 16 . The degree of grinding is set on the basis of the
mark on the enclosure above the scale.
The details about the degree of grinding are guide values.
The coffee bean variety, the roast and personal preferences and the
type of preparation play a major role.
The degree of grinding of the coffee grounds has a significantimpact
on the brewing time of the espresso in the brewing filter and on the
espresso flavour.
We recommend initially working with setting 8-10 and then adjust-
ing as required.
Thedegreesof grinding1-3 aretoofinewiththenewgrindingmech-
anism at the beginning. They should only be used after a certain
appliance running time, as the components of the conical grinding
mechanism settle slightly after longer use.
Use