Carimali BlueDot 26 Plus User manual

USER’S MANUAL
Translation of original instructions
BlueDot 26 Plus

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS ................5
HANDLING AND STORAGE .........9
PACKAGING CONTENTS........... 10
PRIOR CHECKING
AFTER RECEIPT ........................ 10
POSITIONING ............................. 11
CONNECTION
TO THE POWER MAINS............. 11
WATER MAINS CONNECTION...12
External pump power supply............... 13
Boiler lling.......................................... 13
RESIDUAL RISKS.................................14
IDENTIFICATION .................................. 14
1 INTRODUCTION ...................................15
1.1 SYMBOLS ...................................15
1.2 USER TYPES ..............................15
1.3 INTENDED USE .......................... 16
2 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE ......17
2.1 OUTER COMPONENTS ............. 17
2.2 INNER COMPONENTS...............18
2.2.1 Coffee containers................. 19
2.2.2 Reduced bush
for containers.......................19
2.3 TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY ........20
2.3.1 Display use .......................... 20
2.3.2 Power ON ............................ 21
2.3.3 Heating waiting screen
(Boiler-Exchanger)............... 22
2.3.4 Dispensing phases (example
of free vend drinks).............. 22
2.3.5 Set-up menu -
Recipe setting......................25
2.4 DISPLAY VERSIONS .................. 29
2.4.1 Cup Station..........................29
2.4.2 “YES” option ........................ 30
2.4.3 “YES+?” option .................... 32
2.4.4 Energy savings .................... 33
2.4.5 Dose counter view ............... 34
2.4.6 MDB payment system ......... 36
3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........... 38
3.1 TECHNICAL DATA.......................38
3.2 OVERALL DIMENSIONS.............39
4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ...................40
4.1 GETTING STARTED ................... 40
4.1.1 Water tank lling
(where applicable) ............... 40
4.1.2 Product lling ....................... 41
4.2 SWITCHING ON..........................41
4.3 DRINK DISPENSING .................. 42
4.3.1 Dispensing circuit
cleaning ...............................43
5 ORDINARY MAINTENANCE ................ 44
5.1 EXTERNAL CLEANING...............46
5.1.1 Cleaning the display ............ 46
5.1.2 Cleaning of machine
surfaces ...............................46
5.1.3 Ground drawer cleaning ...... 46
5.1.4 Cleaning the instant product
and coffee bean containers . 47
5.2 CLEANING
OF FUNCTIONAL UNITS ............ 48
5.2.1 Cleaning mode access ........ 48
5.2.2 All in One cleaning............... 49
5.2.3 Semi-automatic Coffee unit
cleaning (CariBrew unit) ...... 53
5.2.4 Light coffee unit cleaning
(CariBrew unit).....................55
5.2.5 Manual cleaning of the ........ 56
Espresso unit....................... 56
5.2.6 Mixer automatic cleaning
(optional)................................. 58
5.2.7 Disassembly and manual
cleaning of the instant
products Mixer (optional) ..... 59
5.2.8 Milker circuit cleaning
(optional)..............................61
5.2.9 Disassembly and manual
cleaning of the Milker
(optional)..............................62
5.2.10 Water tank cleaning ............ 64
5.2.11 Semi-automatic cleaning
of the Fresh Brew unit ......... 64
5.2.12 Light cleaning of the Fresh
Brew unit..............................66
6 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................67
6.1 COFFEE UNIT ERRORS ............ 68
6.2 GENERAL ERRORS ................... 68
7 DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL ..70

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
This manual is an integral part of the
machine.
Carefully read the instructions and
warnings contained in this manual
since it provides important indica-
tions concerning installation, use and
maintenance.
For specic warnings concerning the
positioning, installation, power and
hydraulic connection and the ma-
chine use and maintenance, refer to
the related paragraphs in this manual.
The machine is intended for profes-
sional use. Always strictly follow the
instructions contained in this manual
and keep it in a safe, dry place for fu-
ture reference.
The machine must be used by skilled
operators according to the instruc-
tions provided in this manual. Any
other use is considered as improper.
The weighted, equivalent sound pres-
sure level is below 70 dB.
After having unpacked the machine,
verify its integrity. In case of damage
or doubts about the packaging con-
tents, please contact the Carimali
Service Centre.
Handle the machine with care to pre-
vent the risk of impacts or falls that
may cause damage.
In case of damage suffered in the prem-
ises where the machine is installed due
to accidental nature, wilfully, etc., the
putting back into service must be car-
ried out by qualied persons or by our
Carimali Service Centre.
WARNING
In order to ensure the
safety of the operator
and the machine, it is
strictly forbidden to
use the machine in a
different manner from
that indicated in this
manual.
WARNING
In case of faults caused
by the failure to follow
the above, the Man-
ufacturer cannot be
held liable for damage
caused by non-compli-
ance with the aforesaid
provisions.
WARNING
Always observe the
maintenance plans
indicated by the Man-
ufacturer to avoid
operating problems
such as the release
of foreign bodies or
residues into the dis-
pensed beverage.

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Keep packaging parts (box, inner
protections, etc.) out of reach of
children since they are potentially
dangerous.
Do not dump those parts into the
environment, but dispose them ac-
cording to applicable regulations.
0101
This symbol on the product or on the
packaging indicates that the product
shall not be discarded as household
waste, as it shall be delivered to an
authorised waste collection point for
recycling of electric and electronic
devices.
0202
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, contact the
local authority, the local waste dispos-
al service.
The equipment is not suitable for the
installation in close proximity of wa-
ter jets or heat sources. Avoid direct
contact with water jets or other liquids
also during cleaning.
Do not expose the machine to weath-
er conditions (sun, rain, etc.).
Unplug the machine for any routine
maintenance or checks.
WARNING
Do not pull the pow-
er cord to unplug the
machine from the
electric socket.
0303
In case of power cord damage, have
it replaced by the Manufacturer, his
authorised technical Service Centre
or skilled personnel to prevent any
risk.

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The machine can be used by chil-
dren aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge
if they are supervised or have been
instructed on the safe use of the
equipment and understand the haz-
ards involved.
Children are not allowed to play with
the device and to carry out cleaning
and maintenance operations with-
out the supervision of trained per-
sonnel.
Never touch the hot parts of the ma-
chine.
Never touch the machine when
hands or other body parts are wet.
Never immerse the machine in wa-
ter.
The machine delivers high-tempera-
ture drinks. Beware of scalding that
can be caused by accidental con-
tact with the hot water wand while
using the machine.
In case of fault or malfunctioning of
the machine, switch it off, unplug
it and contact the Carimali Service
Centre.
Access to the service areas is re-
stricted to those persons with the
relevant practical experience, espe-
cially in terms of safety and hygiene.
For repairing, contact only a Service
Centre authorised by the Manufac-
turer and require the use of original
spare parts and accessories.
Failure to comply with the above
regulations could jeopardise ma-
chine safety.
For any communication regarding
failures or malfunctioning, contact
the nearest Service Centre, indicat-
ing the model, the type and the seri-
al number of the machine.
The data are shown on the apposite
data plate.
In case the machine is not used any
longer, render it inoperative.
WARNING
If the machine is idle
for any period, be-
fore putting it back
in service, carry out
the necessary main-
tenance operations
to allow it to return to
work in optimum con-
dition.
NOTE
When required and
in case of operations
not described in this
manual, contact the
nearest Service Cen-
tre or the Manufactur-
er.

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The Manufacturer reserves the right
to carry out technical and aesthetic
modications to the machine and/
or this manual for manufacturing or
sales reasons without obligation to
update the previous versions.
Owing to the above, some pictures
contained in this manual may slight-
ly differ from the actual product.
Furthermore, for drafting needs, ex-
cept in specic cases where it is nec-
essary to specify the model, only one
machine version will be shown in this
manual.
WARNING
In case of faults
caused by the failure
to follow the above,
the Manufacturer
declines any liability
for damage caused
by non-compliance
with the aforesaid
provisions.
NOTE
The latest version of
the manual can be
accessed by regis-
tering in the area re-
served to customers
of the ofcial Carima-
li website.
NOTE
The appliance must
be installed only in
places where it can
be checked by skilled
personnel.

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HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handle the packaging by means of the specic transport handles.
WARNING
WARNING
In case of prolonged storage at
temperatures below 2°C, the
water circuit in the machine must
be drained by the Customer. Do
not switch the machine before
having reconditioned it for at
least 1 hour at a suitable room
temperature.
If it is installed in areas with room temperature above 30 °C,
malfunctioning may occur.
When the machine is no longer used, render it inoperative after having
disconnecting the power cord.

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PACKAGING CONTENTS
PRIOR CHECKING
AFTER RECEIPT
Check the integrity of:
●External and internal packaging;
●External and internal machine
parts;
●Accessories supplied.
0404
Shut-off key
Container key
Machine
User manual
Front door key
Filler pipe
95.01889

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POSITIONING
Position the machine:
●Indoors with temperature ranging
from 5° and 30°C.on the machine:
●At a minimum distance of 150
mm from walls or other objects,
to facilitate ventilation. It is impor-
tant not obstruct the openings or
slots for ventilation or heat dissi-
pation and do not insert water or
any kind of liquid.
● Horizontally, on a at, stable sur-
face, at a minimum height above
700 mm and below 960 mm. The
machine with larger containers
cannot be installed on a surface
under a wall unit, due to the in-
creased dimensions.
0505
The consents and the procedures
described below must be per-
formed by a skilled technician.
CONNECTION
TO THE POWER MAINS
The machine is supplied with remov-
able wiring.
Before plugging the machine in,
make sure the power switch is in
the “0” position and the plate data
match with the ones of the electri-
cal mains.
DANGER
Do not carry out this
operation with wet or
damp hands.
WARNING
The Manufacturer
cannot be held liable
for failure to comply
with the above or for
damages caused by
the failure to properly
ground.
IMPORTANT:
● Use the certied Carimali power
cord.
●Unroll the power cord for its entire
length to prevent the risk of dan-
gerous overheating.

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●For electric safety of the machine,
provide a grounding system com-
plete with circuit breaker (max
IDN = 30mA).
●Do not connect the terminal to the
power distribution system as the
power cord protection conductor
is not considered an equipotential
connection conductor.
An example of the wiring connections
is illustrated.
0606
WATER MAINS CONNECTION
The connection to water mains
must be done by a skilled techni-
cian in compliance with applicable
regulations.
An example of the water connections
is illustrated.
0707
External
softener lter
to be installed
by the
Customer
Any liquid
discharge
IMPORTANT:
●Never use the machine without
water.
●The mains water pressure must
never exceed 10 bar (1.0 MPa); if
higher, t a pressure reducer.
●To prevent damages to the hydrau-
lic system, the optimal range of the
water inlet from the mains must be
between 7 and 10 French Degrees.
● Use only the tube and ttings
supplied with the equipment. Do
not utilize used parts.
●For the correct use of the ma-
chine, install a descaling lter
(Softner Filter) with an external
water non-return system, which is
to be provided by the customer.

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EXTERNAL PUMP POWER SUPPLY
The machine features an external
24V power supply used to connect
the immersion pump for the water
tank.
0808
BOILER FILLING
This operation allows the lter, the
pump and the boiler circuit to be
lled and must be performed by a
qualied technician when install-
ing the machine or after emptying
the boiler, following the instruc-
tions provided in the Maintenance
Manual.
Always complete the boiler lling
procedure.
Press the “Fill boiler” button to ll the
boiler.
0909
Await until boiler lling is completed.
1010
At the end of the procedure, the “Pow-
er on” screen is shown.
1111

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RESIDUAL RISKS
The Manufacturer has taken all
necessary measures to ensure
operator’s safety when using the
machine.
Anyway, some inconveniences may
occur in certain conditions and/or
situations.
The causes may be:
● Operator not suitably trained and/
or experienced.
●Machine misuse.
●Use of foodstuffs close to their
expiry date or already expired.
● Use of non-certied foodstuffs.
●Use of non-original spare parts.
● Unauthorised modications on
the machine.
●Improper maintenance of the ma-
chine.
IDENTIFICATION
TYPE:
MODEL:
BLUEDOT 26 PLUS -1F-0M-2G-0S-0S(XL)-0X
220-240V ~ 50-60Hz
1700 W
1,0MPa (10bar)
.
min.0,10MPa / max 1,0MPa
BD26 PLUS -1x11 82101 s/n XX123456
CARIMALI S.p.A. - www.carimali.com
Via Industriale, 1 - 24040 Chignolo d’Isola - ITALY
INPUT:
NOMINAL POWER:
NOMINAL COFFEE BOILER PRESS:
.
.
.
INLET WATER PRESS.
MADE IN ITALY
11/2020
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1 INTRODUCTION
This manual is a basic component for
the use of the machine. It contains
instructions and information about
handling and usage of the machine in
safety.
1.1 SYMBOLS
DANGER
This indicates a seri-
ous danger for the op-
erator that may cause
severe injury or death.
ATTENTION
This indicates a po-
tentially dangerous
situation for the oper-
ator that may cause
severe injury.
WARNING
This indicates a po-
tentially dangerous
situation that may
cause minor injury or
machine damage.
NOTE
This points out notes
or operation proce-
dures that helps the
operator when using
the machine.
1.2 USER TYPES
ICON DESCRIPTION
USER
User in charge only of the
simple use of the machine.
QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN
Skilled operator in charge
of installation, adjustment,
advanced use, and routine
maintenance.

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1.3 INTENDED USE
The machine is not intended for
outdoor use.
The machine was designed and man-
ufactured for dispensing drinks, such
as:
●Coffee;
●Instant products;
●Fresh milk;
●Hot water.
The machine is intended for profes-
sional use, such as:
●Refreshment areas;
●Service stations;
●Bars;
●Coffee shops;
●Holiday farms;
●Hotels;
●Motels;
●Bed & Breakfast.
In order to ensure the safety of
the operator and the machine, it
is strictly forbidden to use the ma-
chine in a different manner from
that indicated in this manual.

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2 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
2.1 OUTER COMPONENTS
Components may vary depending on the conguration purchased
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Product containers
Upper front door
RFID reading sensor (optional)
Touch screen display
Hot water spout
Dispensing nozzles
Cup support grid
Drip tray
Lower front door
Power on switch
Wiring
Water mains connection
External pump tting
Door closing lock

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2.2 INNER COMPONENTS
Components may vary depending on the conguration purchased.
The machine can be set up (modular) according to customer’s requirements.
The main components are listed below.
All congurations can have more or less options installed depending on the
customer's needs.
14 - Version with two grinders14 - Version with two grinders
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Coffee bean container 2
Coffee bean container 1
Coffee grinder 1
Ground coffee conveyor
Coffee unit (CariBrew - Fresh Brew)
Grounds drawer
Coffee grinder 2

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2.2.1 COFFEE CONTAINERS
1515
Coffee bean container capacity:
●Standard: 0.6 kg
●Expanded: 1.2 kg
When the container is lled with
the product, close the lock protec-
tion; open it after lling.
Never ll the containers above the
max. level indicated.
2.2.2 REDUCED BUSH FOR CONTAINERS
Replace the standard bush with the supplied reduced one (Code 37.05443)
for machines with instant product containers where the topping is used instead
of the powder.
16 - Reduced bush for containers16 - Reduced bush for containers

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2.3 TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY
2.3.1 DISPLAY USE
17 - Sample page17 - Sample page
Up/down
scrolling
Right/left scroll-
ing
Button
pressure