Ascaso Arc User manual

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The resulting cup of coffee depends
on pressing correctly.
1. Starting up
2. Making a espresso
Check the voltage
(220V or 110V) and
plug into the wall socket.
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Put water
in the tank.
Always use filtered water. This will minimize problems caused by lime
deposit.
Consult our distributor about our special filters.
Do not use the machine without water in the tan .
This could damage the heating element and the pump. See the instruction boo .
Press the on-off switch. The
T MP RATUR pilot light will come
on. When the pilot light goes off, the
coffee machine will have reached its
ideal working temperature.
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1. Fill the doser with ground coffee or insert
the pod into the specific holder.
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Press the coffee switch. Let the
coffee come out according to
your selection (short/regular/long).
Turn off the coffee switch.
Always remove the ground coffee or pod from the doser. The coffee will leave a
rancid flavour in the holder.
If this does happen, operate the coffee switch using just water.
After cleaning the filter holder, replace it to the unit so that it can heats up again.
THE THERMOMETER.
The thermometer will show you the machine
temperature. It has to be in between 80ºC/180ºF
and 110ºC/230ºF for coffee and above
100ºC/212ºF degrees for steam.
1. Starting up
2. Ma ing a espresso
3. Ma ing a cappuccino
4. Maintenance
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Check that the steam
switch is turned off.
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Wait for 10-15 seconds before
making another coffee to allow
the accumulated pressure to
dissipate.
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Quick guide for correct use
Before ma ing a espresso coffee, press the coffee switch (the filter holder should
always be attached to the machine in closed position) and let water run out (one
cup). This will remove residue and balance the temperature in order to create
optimum wor ing conditions.
FILLING THE DOSER
With only ground coffee system: up to
¾, when pressed.
In the versatile system (ground coffee):
Fill to the top, press and refill to the top.

H ATING
To heat milk without foaming, submerge the entire
steam pipe.
FOR CAPPUCCINO
Foam the milk with the steam pipe. To do this,
keep it at the top of the milk.
MICRO FOAM
For obtaining micro-foam you should mantain the
absortion hole in the same position.
3. Making a cappuccino
Mobile Filter Holder
Press the steam switch and wait
untill the pilot light goes out.
Fixed Filter Holder
Press the steam switch. Wait 15
seconds aprox.
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Turn the steam knob and let the remainder of the initial water come
out, then place the steam pipe in the milk jug.
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After using steam, BLOW STEAM THROUGH THE PIPE FOR 5 SECONDS to
prevent any bloc age. And priming the machine.
After using steam, wait a few minutes for the temperature of the group to return
to normal. After steaming mil , the steam has to be purged before brewing.
If you ma e coffee at once, the coffee will be overheated and when you remove
the filter holder it may splash and burn you.
(*) The DUO/TRIO models of the Steel series have an independent steam group,
so that there is no need to wait to ma e the next coffee. See Instructions boo .
Use fresh whole mil .
Mil foams better before being heated.
4. Maintenance
Clean the interior of the coffee machine regularly with our special
machine cleaners.
Lime deposit can seriously damage the internal components.
Internal cleaning: To obtain top quality espresso coffee it is necessary
to clean the inner workings of the machine. To clean the interior of the
distribution unit, use Ascaso Coffee Washer. This product is also useful
to prevent limescale buildup in the machine. Regular descaling will
help to ensure top quality coffee and will prolong the life use of the
machine. For more information consult your distributor.
Coffee Washer use recommendations:
After each use, you should always clean outside and inside the steam
pipe. After each use let steam blow through for 5 seconds, this will
help to keep the steam pipe conduit clean.
To clean the absorption holes (A and B), you can use a toothpick or
a paperclip. This will ensure the tube is free of blockage.
Hole B should always be at the top of the pipe.(Dream, Arc, lipse
and Basic)
Follow the instructions given in the handbook !!!
A
B
Coffee/day Descaling
>10 every month
5-10 every 2 months
1-5 every 3 months
ascaso
(Dream
Arc
lipse
Basic)
(Steel)
You can consult the latest guide and information in Customer Center
Area at website: www.ascaso.com
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B