Bialetti Area Instruction Manual

Automatic machine for espresso coffee and hot beverages
UK
ATTENTION: Read this user manual carefully before using the machine.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

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Dear customer, thank you for purchasing Bialetti Espresso Coffee Machine!
Thank you for choosing one of our products. We hope that this choice will fully
meet your expectations. The Bialetti Espresso System is the result of years of
passion and deep research into coffee and its different ways to prepare it.
Thanks to the invention and release of Moka Express, the little man with
moustache has been doubtlessly the synonym and icon of the authentic Italian
espresso coffee since 1933. Your machine only operates with original Bialetti
capsules, perfectly dosed and made of aluminium. These capsules have been
designed to have you enjoy a bar-like coffee even at home. Please read the
following instruction booklet before using the appliance. Best regards from
Bialetti Industrie, we hope you will enjoy your cup.

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MAIN PARTS
1Water tank lid 11 Cup holder (small cups)
2Water tank 12 Cup holder (mugs)
3Used capsule drawer 13 Drip tray
4Power cord 14 Power button
5Capsule loading tray 15 Chassis plug
6Cup holder surface 16 Ventilation fan
7Touch control panel 17 Display
8Hot water dispensing spout 18 Coffee dispensing spout
9Moving coffee dispensing spout 19 Cappuccinatore
10 Cappuccinatore cover

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never allow water to
come into contact
with any of the
electrical parts of the
machine: danger of
short circuit! Hot
water and steam may
cause scalding!
Intended Use
The machine is intended to
be used in small
offices/organisations only.
Do not make any technical
changes or use the
machine for unauthorised
purposes since this would
create serious hazards!
The machine may be used
by children older than 8 or
by persons with reduced
physical, mental or sensory
abilities or lacking sufficient
experience and/or skills,
provided that they are
supervised or instructed on
how to use the appliance
correctly and understand
the hazards involved.
Children must never play
with the appliance.
Children must not carry
out any cleaning and
maintenance operations
without being monitored.

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Power Supply
The machine must be
connected to the power
supply by the service
provider, in accordance
with its specifications.
Power cord
Never use power defective
cords.
Report any defects in the
cord and/or plug to the
service provider immediately.
Do not pass the power
cord around corners, over
sharp edges or over hot
objects and keep it away
from oil.
If the power cord is
damaged, it must be
replaced by the
manufacturer, its service
centre or by adequately
qualified personnel in
order to avoid any risks.
Do not use the power
cord to carry or pull the
machine. Do not pull out
the plug by the power
cord or touch it with wet
hands or feet. Do not let
the power cord hang freely
from tables or shelves.
Safety of Persons
Ensure that children cannot
play with the machine
and/or the packaging
materials.
Danger of Burning
Do not touch the hot
water dispensing spout or
the coffee/beverage
dispensing spout.

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Fire Safety Precautions
In case of fire, use carbon
dioxide (CO2)
extinguishers. Do not use
water or dry powder
extinguishers.
Suitable Location for
Operation and Maintenance
The machine should be
installed by the service
provider in accordance
with the safety regulations
in force at the time of
installation.
The machine may only be
moved by the service
provider.
Do not use the machine
outdoors.
Do not install the machine
in a location where water
jets may be used.
Do not use open flames
and/or incandescent
objects near the machine
so as not to damage or
melt the machine housing.
Do not use the coffee
machine in an environment
with temperature values
lower and/or equal to 2°C
or higher than 32°C; If the
machine has been exposed
to such conditions, alert
the service provider, who
will carry out a safety
check.
The appliance must be
installed on a horizontal
surface.
The machine must only be
installed in places where it
can be checked by
qualified staff.

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Cleaning the machine
Before cleaning the
machine, switch OFF (0)
the power button and the
remove the plug from the
power socket. Wait for the
machine to cool down.
Never immerse the
machine in water!
It is strictly forbidden to
tamper with the internal
parts of the machine.
Do not clean the machine
using jets of water.
The appliance and its
components must be
cleaned and washed after a
period of inactivity.
Using Milk
Milk must be used and
stored in accordance with
the instructions given on
the manufacturer's original
packaging.
We accept no liability for
use of milk unsuitable for
human consumption.
Milk must be kept cold, as
high temperatures will
make it turn sour - this is a
natural characteristic of
milk. For this reason, the
Cappuccinatore must be
cleaned after each use, as
described in the manual.
Clean the Cappuccinatore
following the instructions
described in this manual.

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Milk Dosage
The machine has a default
dose set-up for all milk
beverages. However, the
dose of beverage in the
cup may vary according to
the type of milk used.
Therefore it is
recommended to check
the doses - using a milk
type which is normally
used - and, if necessary, to
set them again according
to the user needs.
Storing the Machine
When the machine will not
be used for a long period
of time, turn it off and
unplug it from the outlet.
Store the machine in a dry
place, out of the reach of
children. Keep it protected
from dust and dirt.
Servicing /
Maintenance
In case of failures, defects
or suspected faults resulting
from a fall, immediately
unplug the machine from
power socket and alert the
service provider or
specialised technician.
Never attempt to operate
the machine if it is faulty.
Only the service provider
and/or technician may
service or repair the
machine.
Only skilled and
experienced people - with
particular reference to
safety and hygiene - are
allowed to access the
service area.

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CONTENTS
NOTITOLO 2
MAIN PARTS 3
1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL 10
1.1 PREAMBLE 10
1.2 ICONS USED 11
2 INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLIANCE 12
2.1 INFORMATION FOR THE MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN
12
2.2 DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE 12
2.3 APPLIANCE IDENTIFICATION 13
2.4 ASSISTANCE SERVICE 13
2.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 14
3 SAFETY 15
3.1 PREAMBLE 15
3.2 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15
3.3 OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS 16
4 HANDLING AND STORAGE 17
4.1 UNLOADING AND HANDLING 17
4.2 STORAGE 17
5 INSTALLATION 18
5.1 CAUTIONS 18
5.2 UNPACKING AND POSITIONING 19
5.3 CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRIC NETWORK 20
6 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 21
6.1 POWER BUTTON 21
6.2 DISPLAY 21
6.3 KEYPAD 21
6.4 BUTTON DESCRIPTION DURING NORMAL
OPERATION
21
7 SUPPLY AND START UP 23
7.1 FILLING THE WATER TANK 23
7.2 MEASURING AND ADJUSTING WATER
HARDNESS
24
7.3 WATER FILTER 24
7.4 ADJUSTING THE COFFEE DISPENSING SPOUT 30
7.5 TURNING ON/OFF THE MACHINE 31
7.6 FIRST USE - USE AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF
INACTIVITY
31
7.7 WASHING THE PARTS COMING INTO
CONTACT WITH FOOD
32
7.8 USING THE APPLIANCE 32
8 PROGRAMMING MENU 33
8.1 BUTTON DESCRIPTION IN PROGRAMMING
MODE
33
8.2 USER PROGRAMMING 33
8.3 MAINTENANCE PROGRAMMING 37
8.4 TECHNICAL PROGRAMMING 43
9 OPERATION AND USE 53
9.1 WARM-UP AND RINSING 53
9.2 RINSING AND SELF-CLEANING 54
9.3 LOADING CAPSULES 54
9.4 BREWING A SINGLE COFFEE/PRODUCT 56
9.5 DISPENSING HOT WATER 60
9.6 EMPTYING THE CAPSULE DRAWER AND THE
DRIP TRAY
61
10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 64
10.1 GENERAL NOTES FOR CORRECT
OPERATION
64
10.2 CLEANING AND SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
65
11 TROUBLESHOOTING 75
11.1 WARNING SIGNALS 75
11.2 PROBLEMS - CAUSES - SOLUTIONS 78
12 STORAGE - DISPOSAL 79
12.1 LOCATION CHANGE 79
12.2 INACTIVITY AND STORAGE 79
13 INSTRUCTIONS FOR END OF
OPERATIONAL LIFE DISPOSAL
80

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1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL
1.1 Preamble
This publication is an
integral part of the
machine and has to be
read carefully to ensure its
correct use in accordance
with the essential health
and safety requirements.
This manual contains the
technical information
necessary to properly
perform the operating,
installation, cleaning and
maintenance procedures.
Always refer to this manual
before carrying out any
operation.
Manufacturer: SaGa Coffee S.p.A.
Località Casona, 1066 - 40041 Gaggio Montano
Bologna, Italy
www.saecoprofessional.com
This product has been manufactured by SaGa Coffee S.p.A.
and sold under its own responsibility. SaGa Coffee S.p.A. is
the guarantor of the product. Saeco is a registered
trademark of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and its use is licensed
by Koninklijke Philips N.V.
This publication should be
carefully kept with the
machine throughout its
service life, including
transfers of ownership.
If this manual is damaged
or lost, a copy may be
requested from the
manufacturer or the
technical service by
indicating the data
contained on the data
plate on the rear side of
the machine.
The manufacturer reserves
the right to make changes
without prior notice.