Espressione Cafe Charme 1332 User manual

COD. 4025106000 REV. 0 del 25/03/2008
MOD. 1332
827070
c/o The SmithAgency, Ltd.
P.O. Box 669307
Marietta, Georgia USA 30066.0106
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
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After Sales Service
Electra Craft
41 Woodbine Street
Bergeneld, NJ 07621
201 439 1700
[email protected]

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WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL
Even if the appliances are made in conformity with the European regulatory specications in force and therefore all poten-
tially hazardous parts are protected. Carefully read these warnings and use the appliance only for the use it is designed for
in order to prevent accidents and damage. Keep this manual close by for future consultation. If you should decide to give
this appliance to other people, remember to also include these instructions.
The information provided in this manual is marked with the following symbols indicating:
Danger for children Warning of burns
Danger due to electricity Warning – material damage
Danger of damage originating from other causes
INTENDED USE
You may use your Café Charme to prepare coffee and cappuccino, and thanks to the possibility of dispensing hot water,
you can also prepare tea and tisanes. This appliance is designed only for private use, and is therefore to be considered
unsuitable for commercial or industrial purposes.
Nootheruseof themachineis contemplatedbythe manufacturer,whichis exemptfromany liabilityforall typesofdamages
caused by improper use of the machine. Improper use also results in any form of warranty being forfeited.
RESIDUAL RISKS
The constructioncharacteristics oftheappliancethispublicationreferstodo not allowthe usertobeprotectedfromadirect
jet of steam or hot water.
Warning!
Danger of burns – When dispensing hot water and steam, do not direct the jets towards others or yourself. Hold
only the plastic part of the tube.
Use only containers made of material “for foods”.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
• This appliance is designed only for private use, and is therefore to be considered unsuit-
able for commercial or industrial purposes.
• We decline any responsibility resulting from misuse or any use other than those covered
in this booklet.
• Wesuggestyou keep theoriginal box, asour free-of-chargeservice does notcover trans-
portationdamage dueto inadequatepackaging ofthe productwhen sentto anAuthorised
Service Centre.
•This product complies with the 2006/95/CE Directive and EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC.
• KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A
SAFE PLACE
Danger for children
• This applianceisnotsuitable forusebypeople (childrenincluded)withphysical, sensorial
or mental disabilities. Users lacking experience and knowledge of the appliance, or those
who have not been given the user’s instructions, must be supervised by a person respon-

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sible for their safety.
• Children must be supervised at all times to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not leave the packing components near children because they are potentially danger-
ous.
• In the event that this appliance is to be disposed of, it is recommended that the power
chord be cut. It is also recommended that all potentially dangerous components are ren-
dered harmless to prevent children from hurting themselves when playing with the appa-
ratus. Danger due to electricity
• Beforeconnecting theappliancetothepowersupply,makesurethatthevoltage indicated
on the plate on the bottom of the machine corresponds to the local mains voltage.
• The use of extension leads, which have not been authorised by the appliance manufac-
turer, may cause damage and accidents.
• Before lling the tank with water, remember to always disconnect the appliance at the
socket.
• If the electric cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its Technical
Assistance Service, or in any case by a person with similar qualications.
• Never let the live parts come into contact with water: this may cause a short circuit!
• Unplug before any cleaning or maintenance operations.
• DO NOT IMMERSETHEAPPLIANCE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
• Unplug the appliance from the electricity supply immediately in the case of faults, defects
or suspected defects after dropping. Never operate the appliance if defective. REPAIRS
MAY ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY AUTHORIZED ASSISTANCE SERVICE CENTRES.
The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for any damage caused by incorrect repair
work. Danger of damage originating from other causes
• Do not lift the appliance by grasping its water tank, but only by grasping its body.
• Choose a sufciently well lit and clean environment, with an easily accessible electric
socket.
• Avoid putting excessive quantities of water into the tank.
• The appliance is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible sign of damage
or if it is leaking. To prevent any accident, all repairs, including the replacement of the
powercord, mustbe carried outby anAuthorised ServiceCentre or, in anycase, byquali-
ed personnel.
•Do not use the appliance if the power cord appears to be damaged, with parts showing
burns, etc.; an authorised Espressione service centre must repair and replace the power
cable, under penalty of the warranty being forfeited.
Warning of burns
• Never direct the steam or hot water jet towards parts of the body; handle the steam/hot
water spout with care: risk of scalding!

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• Theappliance’sexternalmetallicpartsmustnotbetouchedwhenthemachineis function-
ing as it could cause burns.
• If water does not come out of the lter holder, it may be because the Thermocream® lter
is clogged. Stop the brewing and wait ten seconds. Remove and disconnect the lter
holder because any remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Then clean as
explained in the relevant paragraph.
Warning – material damage
• Place the machine on a stable surface where it cannot be knocked over.
• Never use the machine without water because the pump will burn out.
• Never ll the water tank with hot or boiling water.
• Do not place the machine on very hot surfaces or near open ames in order to prevent
damage to the body.
• The cable must not touch any hot parts of the machine.
•Do not use sparkling water (with added carbon dioxide).
• Never put substances other than coffee into the lter holder. They could cause serious
damage to the appliance.
• Do not leave the machine at a room temperature below 0°C because the water remaining
in the boiler could freeze and cause damage.
• Never use the appliance outdoors.
•Do not expose the appliance to atmospheric agents (rain, sun …).
• Before cleaning the appliance always unplug it and allow it cool down. Clean only with a
non-abrasivecloththathasbeenslightlydampenedwithwater,addingafewdropsofmild,
non-aggressive detergent (never use solvents that damage plastic).
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
Identication data
The following machine identication data are shown on the plate found underneath the machine’s standing base:
• manufacturer and CE mark
• model (Mod.)
• serial number (SN)
• electrical supply voltage (V) and frequency (Hz)
• absorbed electric power (W)
• assistance toll-free number
Always give the model and serial number to theAuthorised Service Centres when requesting assistance.
A - Machine body
B - Cup-resting grill
C - Drip tray
D - Power cord + Plug
E - Maxi Cappuccino attachment and wand for water
and steam supply
F - Water tank
G - Filter ring
H - Thermocream® Disc
I - Perforated silicone disc
L - Thermocream® Filter
M - Coffee measure/presser
N - On indicator lamp
O - On-off switch
P - Steam dispensing cock
Q - Coffee dispensing indicator lamp
R - Coffee dispensing switch
S - Boiler temperature indicator lamp
T - Steam function switch
U - Pod lter holder

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PRELIMINARY PHASES FOR USE
Starting the appliance
Check that the voltage of the domestic network is the same as that indicated on the technical information plate of the appli-
ance. Place the appliance on a at surface.
Before using the appliance for the rst time wash the tank. Fill it up with fresh cool water and insert it in its housing (Fig. 3).
Insert the plug into the socket, which must be earthed.
Any dripping of water from the small pipe located inside the tank is not to be considered a machine defect, but
rather a sign that the self-priming valve is operating normally.
Starting the rst time
After having lled the tank with cool tap water, start the machine by pressing the button (O). Indicator lamps (N) and (S)
turn on to indicate that the machine is on and that the internal boiler has started to heat up, respectively. Press the coffee
dispensing switch (R) until you see water come out of the lter holder seat (Fig. 4).
Warning!
If you are starting the machine for the rst time or after a period of time during which it has not been used, it is
recommended that at least one cup of water be allowed to pass through the boiler’s hydraulic circuit. Also open
the cock (P) by slightly turning it anti-clockwise after having placed a container underneath the Maxi Cappuccino
device wand (E).
Then close the cock (P) by turning it clockwise, and press the coffee dispensing switch (R) to make the water stop coming
out. THE MACHINE WILL BE READYTO MAKE COFFEE WHEN THE INDICATOR LAMP (S)TURNS OFF.
HOW TO MAKE COFFEE
Put the Thermocream® Disc (H), the perforated silicone disc (I) and the Thermocream® Filter (L) into the lter holder in the
order indicated (Fig. 5). Measure out the coffee in the lter and lightly press with the specially provided presser. Completely
ll two measures for two cups of coffee, and ll only one for one cup. Insert the lter holder into its seat.
Warning!
Tighten well by turning it from left to right while making sure you have hooked it properly onto the ange (Fig. 6).
If too much ground coffee is put inside the lter, turning the lter holder may prove difcult and/or you may get leaks
from the lter holder when the coffee is being dispensed.
It is advisable to let the lter holder heat up a few minutes in its seat before making a cup of coffee so that the rst cup is
piping hot, too. This will not be necessary for the cups of coffee that follow.
To start dispensing, press the switch (R). The coffee will start coming out of the spouts of the lter holder. Press the switch
(R) again to stop it.
The minimum serving of coffee is 50 ml.
Warning!
Like in professional coffee machines, do not remove the lter holder when the dispensing switch (R) is on; danger
of burns!
Warning!
Wait about ten seconds after the coffee has been dispensed before removing the lter holder. To remove it, turn it
slowly from right to left so as to prevent splashes or spurts of water or coffee.
When the machine is in stand-by, the lamp (S) will turn on and off periodically. This shows that the boiler thermostat is trip-
ping, which serves to keep the water temperature optimum.
If small puffs of steam come out of the lter holder coupling seat, this phenomenon is to be considered absolutely
normal.
It is a good idea to start dispensing the coffee only when this indicator lamp is off.
HOW TO MAKE COFFEE WITH A POD
To make coffee with pods you must use the specic pod lter (U) that came with the coffee maker as described below:
1 Place the pod in the lter ring making sure that the part with the word “down” is facing down (Fig. 13).
2 Push the pod towards the bottom of the lter with your ngers (Fig. 14) while making sure the paper edges adhere to the
interior of the lter.
3 The pod must be well centred and placed inside the lter. It is advisable to fold the corners inwards (Fig. 15).
4 Now it is possible to put the lter holder in its seat. Tighten the lter holder while making sure you have hooked it properly
onto the ange (Fig. 16).

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5 The pod could remain stuck in the upper part of the machine after making the coffee and when removing lter holder. To
remove it, tilt the lter holder (Fig. 17) so the pod can fall onto it. In order to always get an excellent cup of coffee, buy the
pod that bears the E.S.E. compatibility mark.
If the pod is not inserted well, or if the lter holder is not tightened rmly, a few drops of water could leak from the
lter holder.
Filling the water tank during use
Nospecial operationisnecessary whenthewater inthe tankrunsout asthemachine isequipped withaspecial self-priming
device. Just unplug the machine, pull out the tank and ll it with fresh cool water again.
HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO
To prepare a cappuccino or hot chocolate or to heat any other beverage, press the switch (T); the indicator lamp (S) turns
on. When it turns off, the machine will be ready to generate steam.
When warming up, your appliance may release small puffs of steam from the lter holder; this is perfectly nor-
mal.
Nowopenthesteamdispensingcock(P)anti-clockwise,havingtheforesighttopositionacupunderneaththeMaxiCappuc-
cino device (E) Fig. 8: at rst a little water will come out, immediately followed by a strong jet of steam.
Plunge the wand all the way into the pot of milk (Fig. 9) and open the dispensing cock (P) again until you get the result you
want.Duringtheseoperations youmaynotice thatthewarning light(S)goeson andoff fromtimeto time,indicatingthat the
boiler thermostat is keeping the water required for the steam supply at the right temperature.
It is opportune you start dispensing the steam only when this indicator lamp is off. Dispense the steam for a few
seconds after every use in order to free the hole of any milk residue.
After the cappuccino is prepared, press the switch (T) to cut out the steam function.
MAKING FURTHER CUPS OF COFFEE
To prepare a cup of coffee right after making cappuccino, it is necessary to bring the boiler back to the coffee preparation
temperaturebyperformingthese operations:press thesteamfunction switch(T).You maynoticethat theindicator lamp(S)
is on.This luminous indicationserves totellyouthat the temperaturein theboileris still high,i.e. itisstill that forsteam; you
must therefore wait a few seconds until the lamp (S) turns off. If you want to cool down the boiler faster, place a container
underneath the cappuccino maker, press switch (R) and at the same time keep the cock (P) open. Make water come out of
the Maxi Cappuccino device until when the indicator lamp (S) turns back on.
Warning!
Do not touch the hot water coming out of the spout. Danger of burns.
Now close the cock (P) and turn the switch (R) off. Wait for the lamp (S) to turn off before making another cup of coffee.
HOW TO MAKE TEA OR TISANES
When the machine is in the coffee-ready position, i.e. with the lamp (S) off, place a cup underneath the spout (E) and press
the coffee dispensing switch (R). Open the steam dispensing cock (P) immediately afterwards; in this way hot water will
come out of the spout. The maximum quantity for two cups is 200 ml.
USEFUL TIPS FOR OBTAINING A GOOD ITALIAN ESPRESSO
The ground coffee in the lter holder has to be pressed lightly. Whether the coffee is stronger or weaker depends on the
degree the coffee is ground, the quantity put into the lter holder and the pressing.
Just a few seconds are needed for the coffee to ow down into the cups. If the dispensing time is longer, this means that the
coffee is ground too ne or that the coffee put into the lter holder has been pressed too much.
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
Warning!
All cleaning operations described below must be performed with the machine off and with the electric plug discon-
nected from the socket-outlet.
Warning!
Regular maintenance and cleaning preserve and keep the machine efcient for a longer amount of time. Never
wash machine components in the dishwasher. Do not use direct jets of water.

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Warning!
All operations must be performed when the machine is cold.
Cleaning the lter containing the grounds.
Check that the holes are not clogged and if so, clean them with a small brush (Fig. 10). Dispense boiling water from the lter
holder with the lter inside, without coffee grounds, in order to dissolve or remove any coffee residue or impurities.
Warning
Slowly remove and disconnect the lter holder because any remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts.
If the coffee machine is used daily, it is advisable to thoroughly clean the lter (L) about every 3 months using a simple
dishwasher detergent tab (without added rinse aid or other chemical additives) as follows:
• Put a dishwasher detergent tab into the lter (without coffee) when the machine is hot (after heating for at least ve minutes).
• Couple the lter holder to the machine and put a container underneath the lter holder.
• Press the coffee button to start dispensing water, and dispense the water for 15-20 seconds.
• Stop the water supply and let the tab act for at least 15 minutes while keeping the lter holder coupled on the machine.
• Repeat thewater dispensing operationby operatingthepumpfor about 15-20seconds, andthenlettingit rest foranother
15-20 seconds, until two tanks of water are used up.
• Remove the lter holder from the machine, remove the lter and rinse it well under running tap water.
• Turn off the machine, disconnect the power cable from the socket-outlet and clean the coupling seat of the lter holder
with a sponge in order to remove any detergent residue from the shower disc.
• Turn the machine back on, couple the lter holder once again and dispense at least 2 cups of water again to complete the
rinsing.
If the coffee machine is used daily, it is advisable to carry out the cleaning operation at least every three months.
Cleaning the silicone disc
Wash the silicone disc (I) under running water, bending it slightly on the sides in order to free the centre hole of any residue
of coffee grounds that could clog it (Fig. 11).
Cleaning the lter holder seat
With time, coffee residue may accumulate on the lter holder seat. It can be removed with a toothpick, a sponge (Fig. 12),
or by letting water run through without tting the lter holder (Fig. 4).
Cleaning the Maxi Cappuccino device
Warning
Perform this operation when the chrome-plated pipe is cold so as to prevent burns.
Unscrew the device (E) from the small pipe and wash it with running water. The small pipe can be cleaned with a non-abra-
sivecloth. Screwthecappuccino makerback onasfar asitwill go.Ifnecessary,clean thesmallsteam outletholeagain with
a pin.After use, always let the steam nozzle run for a few seconds so to free the outlet from any possible residue.
Cleaning the tank
Periodically clean the inside of the tank with a sponge or damp cloth.
Cleaning the grill and drip tray
Remember to empty the drip tray from time to time (C).
Removethegrill(B)and washitunder runningwater;removethe driptray(C)from themachine,emptyit andwashitunder
running water.
Cleaning the machine body
Warning
Clean the xed parts of the machine using only a damp, non-abrasive cloth so as to not damage the body.
DECALCIFICATION
Good maintenance and regular cleaning preserve and keep the machine efcient for a longer amount of time, considerably
limiting the risks of lime deposits forming inside the appliance. However, should your coffee machine fail to work properly
as a result of the frequent use of hard, high calcium content water, you may perform a decalcication procedure to restore
its operational efciency. For this purpose you must use only citric acid-based decalcifying products. This product is easily
found at the Espressione technical service centres. Espressione does not assume any responsibility whatsoever for dam-
age to components inside the coffee machine caused by the use of non-compliant products containing chemical additives.
Should you need to decalcify your appliance, please follow the instructions which come with the decalcifying product.

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PUTTING OUT OF SERVICE
Ifyouwanttoput themachineoutofservice, youmust disconnectitelectrically,empty thewatertankanddrip trayandclean
it (see the paragraph on “Cleaning the appliance”).
In the case of scrapping, you must separate the various materials used in making the machine and dispose of them based
on their composition and on the legal provisions in force in the country of use.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If there are problems with operation, immediately turn off the machine and unplug it from the socket-outlet.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONS
The coffee
maker does not
supply boiling
water for
tisanes.
Air has probably entered the circuit
and deactivated the pump. Make sure the tank is properly inserted and that the water is not below the minimum level. Repeat the operations
described in the “Preliminary phases for use” paragraph.
The steam exit hole on the dispenser
wand is clogged. Unclog any deposits that may have formed in the hole of the dispenser wand with a pin.
The coffee
maker does not
supply steam.
There is little water and the pump
does not suck it up. Check that the water level in the tank is correct. If necessary,
ll it with cool tap water.
The steam exit hole on the dispenser
wand is clogged. Unclog any deposits that may have formed in the hole of the dispenser wand with a pin.
Coffee
overowing
from the edges
of the lter ring.
Probably an excess amount of ground
coffee has been placed in the lter
ring preventing the lter ring from be-
ing correctly tightened into its housing.
Slowly remove and disconnect the lter holder because any
remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean
the coupling seat with a sponge (Fig. 12). Repeat the opera-
tion placing the correct quantity of coffee in the lter.
Residues of ground coffee have
remained on the gasket of the lter
holder coupling seat.
Clean the seal with a toothpick or a sponge (Fig. 12).
The hole of the silicone disc is
clogged. Wash the silicone disc (I) under running water, bending it slightly on the sides in order to free the centre hole of any
residue of coffee grounds that could clog it (Fig. 11).
The exit holes of the lter containing
coffee grounds are clogged. Slowly remove and disconnect the lter holder because any remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean
the clogged lter holes with a small brush or a pin.
Faulty pod. Replace the pod in the lter holder (U).
The coffee is
not supplied
or ows too
slowly.
The holes of the perforated disc in
the lter holder coupling seat are
clogged.
Turn on the machine without the lter holder, making the
water run. If the water still does not come out from all the
holes evenly, carry out the descaling cleaning operation.
The exit holes of the lter containing
coffee grounds are clogged. Slowly remove and disconnect the lter holder because any remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean
the clogged lter holes with a small brush or a pin.
The coffee blend is ground too ne. Try using coarser coffee blends.
The coffee blend is pressed down
too much. Tamper coffee inside the lter using less pressure.
The tanks is not inserted well. Fit the tank securely by pushing it as far as it will go.
The hole of the silicone disc is
clogged. Wash the silicone disc (I) under running water, bending it slightly on the sides in order to free the centre hole of any
residue of coffee grounds that could clog it (Fig. 11).
There is little water and the pump
does not suck it up. Check that the water level in the tank is correct. If necessary, ll it with cool tap water.
Faulty pod. Replace the pod in the lter holder (U).
Broken pod. Remove the pod lter holder (U), clean the seat with a sponge,
and put a new pod inside.
The coffee is
too watery and
cold.
The blend has been ground too
coarsely.A more nely ground blend must be used to obtain a more
concentrated and hotter coffee.Anyhow, this problem is
easily solved thanks to the Thermocream® System, which
always guarantees hot coffee accompanied by a reach
cream, even with coarsely ground beans.