Espressione ESP-2016 User manual

Model # ESP-2016
UPC # 786818-500078
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards .................................................................................3
Specifications, Parts, and Accessories ........................................................7
Technical Specifications..........................................................................7
Parts and Accessories ............................................................................7
Operation...................................................................................................8
Before Using the Espresso Maker for the First Time................................. 8
Operating Modes .................................................................................. 10
Making Espresso .................................................................................. 13
Brewing Espresso Capsules.................................................................. 15
Brewing ESE Pods................................................................................ 16
Making Fancy Coffee (Recipes)............................................................. 17
Tips for Making Better Coffee (FAQs) ....................................................20
Cleaning and Maintenance........................................................................ 22
General Cleaning Practices................................................................... 22
Descaling the Machine.......................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 24
Common Faults .................................................................................... 24
Indicator Lights and Their Meaning........................................................ 26
Livret d'instructions en français................................................................. 28
Instrucciones en español .......................................................................... 56
Limited 2 Year Warranty............................................................................ 84

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Important Safeguards
Important: Save these instructions!
When using electrical appliances, there is always a risk of
fire, electric shock or injury to individuals. To avoid these
risks, please follow these basic safety precautions:
1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is for household
use only.
3. This appliance is to be used as
an espresso coffee machine
only. Do not use it for anything
other than its intended purpose.
4. This appliance can be used by
anyone 8 years old and above,
provided they are supervised, or
are instructed on how to use the
appliance in a safe way and
they understand the hazards
involved. The same applies for
performing cleaning and
maintenance on the appliance.
5. This appliance can be used by
anyone with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities
provided they are supervised, or
are instructed on how to use the
appliance in a safe way and
they understand the hazards
involved. The same applies for
performing cleaning and
maintenance on the appliance.
6. Closely supervise any
children using or nearby the
appliance.
7. Keep the appliance and its
power cord away from children
under 8 years of age.
8. DO NOT leave the appliance
unattended while in use, or
while children under the age of
8 or individuals without the
ability to care for themselves
are nearby.
9. ONLY use the original
accessories or those approved
by the manufacturer. Using
accessories that have not been
made for the appliance may
result in electric shock or injury.
10. ONLY use coffee pods/capsules
intended for this appliance. If a
pod doesn’t fit, DO NOT force it
into the appliance.

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11. ONLY use grounded outlets for
power.
12. ONLY use power outlets that
have a voltage rating consistent
with the appliance.
13. Keep the power cord away from
hot surfaces.
14. Place the appliance on a flat
surface (such as a table or
counter) ensuring it is at least 2”
away from other objects, and
the back panel is at least 8”
away from the wall.
15. DO NOT let the power cord
hang over the edge of the table
or counter.
16. DO NOT move or unplug the
appliance while in use.
17. DO NOT operate the appliance
outdoors.
18. DO NOT operate the appliance
without water in the tank.
19. DO NOT operate the appliance
if the power cord, plug or
appliance itself is damaged, or
after the appliance malfunctions.
(Instead, reach out to the
authorized service facility for
diagnosis and repair.)
20. DO NOT operate the appliance
on a hot surface, beside a fire
source, or on top of another
appliance (like a refrigerator).
21. DO NOT operate the appliance
in high temperature, high
magnetic field or high humidity
environments.
22. DO NOT place the appliance in
a cabinet while in use.
23. Ensure the appliance is turned
OFF before plugging into or
unplugging from an electrical
outlet.
24. DO NOT touch the heating
element or any metal surface of
the appliance with your bare
hand during or just after
operation – surfaces may retain
heat after use. Instead, use the
knob and handle.
25. Unplug the appliance when not
in use, or when cleaning it.
26. Clean and maintain the
appliance regularly to ensure
the quality of the coffee and
prolong the service life of the
machine.
27. ONLY clean the appliance after
it has sufficiently cooled.
28. Handwash all parts and
accessories with soapy water.
NEVER wash any parts,
accessories, or the appliance
itself in an automatic
dishwasher.

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29. DO NOT submerge the power
cord, the plug or the appliance
itself in water or other liquids.
30. DO NOT open the brew chamber
or filter holder while coffee is
brewing, as injury (scalding)
may occur.
31. Ensure the filter holder is
properly mounted and in LOCK
position before making coffee.
32. DO NOT try to repair the
appliance yourself as this may
result in injury or void your
warranty. Instead, contact the
nearest authorized service
facility.
Important Notes:
•Please do not touch the high-
temperature components (such
as high-pressure steam tube,
water outlet, etc.) when using
the coffee machine.
•This appliance is designed to
make coffee or heat drinks. Be
careful to avoid being scalded
by sprays of water or steam or
due to improper use of the
appliance.
Power Supply Cords
A short power supply cord is
provided to reduce the risk of
becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord. However,
longer power supply cords are
available and may be used while
exercising appropriate care.
If an extension cord is used:
•Ensure the electrical
specifications of the extension
cord are at least as great as the
electrical specifications of the
appliance.
•Ensure the cord is arranged so
that it will not drape over the
table or countertop where it can
be pulled, tripped over, or
present a danger to children.
Polarized Plugs
The power supply cord plug is
polarized (one pin is wider than the
other). This is intended to reduce
risk by ensuring the plug can fit only
one way into a polarized outlet. If
the plug does not fit into an outlet,
reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify
the plug in any way.

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CAUTION
This machine is intended for
household use only. Any servicing
other than cleaning and user
maintenance should be performed
by the authorized ESPRESSIONE
Service Center. Visit our website
at http://www.electra-craft.com or
email [e-mail]. To
reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not attempt to
disassemble the machine. Repair
should be done by our authorized
Service Center only. If the supply
cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by our authorized
Service Center to avoid a hazard.

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Specifications, Parts, and Accessories
Technical Specifications
Model
Rated voltage
Rated power
Volume
Pressure
ESP-2016
120v 60hz
1350W
1.0L
19Bar
Parts and Accessories
#
Description
#
Description
1
Cup warmer
11
Milk frother
2
Single cup button
12
Power switch
3
Double cup button
13
ESE pod filter basket
4
Steam button
14
Small filter basket for 1 cup ground coffee
5
Pressure gauge
15
Large filter basket for 2 cups ground coffee
6
Drip tray
16
Filter Holder for coffee grounds / ESE pod
7
Water tank cover
17
Coffee spoon/tamper
8
Hot water/steam knob
18
Espresso capsule basket
9
Water tank
19
Filter Holder for espresso capsule
10
Steam tube
20
Power cord (not pictured)

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Operation
Before Using the Espresso Maker for the First Time
Unpack and Clean
1. Remove the machine from the
packaging and ensure all parts
and accessories are present
(see previous section for a
complete list).
2. Handwash all removable parts
with warm, soapy water, (Do
NOT wash them in a
dishwasher; do NOT immerse
the machine itself in water or
other liquid).
3. Clean the machine itself by
running clean water through it
2-3 times.
a. Fill the water tank (see
next section).
b. Follow the coffee making
process, but do NOT use
coffee in the filter.
c. Repeat until clean.
WARNING: The first time you use
the machine, water may not come
out of the brew head area. If this
happens, turn the hot water/steam
knob (8) counterclockwise all the
way to the open position. If, on the
other hand, water spurts out from
the steam tube (10), turn the hot
water/steam knob (8) clockwise to
the closed position.
Fill the Water Tank
Fill the tank before turning the
machine on.
1. Open the water tank cover (7)
and remove the water tank (9)
by pulling upwards.
2. Fill the tank with fresh, clean
water, making sure it does not
exceed the “MAX” level.
3. Replace the tank, pressing
lightly to open the valve
located on the bottom of the
tank.
Alternatively, instead of removing
the water tank, fill it by pouring
water directly from a bottle.
IMPORTANT:
•Water will collect in the space
under the tank over time. This
is normal but makes it
necessary to dry it out
regularly with a sponge.

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•Add water when the water level
reaches below the minimum
level.
Check the Pressure
The pressure gauge (5) indicates
whether the pressure is optimal for
making coffee. Verify the pointer is
in the OPTIMAL PRESSURE region
before performing any task.
Preheat the Machine
1. Press the power switch (12) to
turn on the machine.
2. The machine will automatically
perform a self-inspection.
When complete, the indicator
lights around the single cup
(2), double cup (3) and steam
(4) buttons will light up.
3. Press either the single cup (2)
or double cup (3) button to
start preheating.
4. The single cup (2) or double
cup (3) button indicator lights
will flash, indicating that
preheating is in progress.
When complete, the lights will
remain lit, and the buzzer will
beep twice.
5. When preheating is complete,
the machine is ready to make
coffee.
WARNING: After self-inspection, if
the indicator lights around the three
buttons flash simultaneously along
with the buzzer sounding, it means
that the machine is non-
operational, and the buttons will not
work. 30 seconds after the alarm,
the machine will go into standby
mode and all indicator lights will go
off. See the Troubleshooting
section for further steps.
Prepare the Milk Frother
1. Place a container with a
minimum capacity of 3-5
ounces beneath the milk
frother (11).
2. Rotate the hot water/steam
knob (8) to the ON position
(line the knob up with the
steam/water droplets symbol),
discharge 3-5 ounces of hot
water, and then rotate the knob
to OFF.
NOTE: If the hot water/steam
knob (8) is in the ON position when
the machine is turned on, the
machine will generate an alarm and
both the single cup button (2) and
the double cup button (3) indicator
lights will flash. To stop the alarm,
turn the hot water/steam knob (8)
to OFF.

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Operating Modes
Standby Mode
Once the machine is switched on, it
automatically goes into Standby
mode, awaiting a command. In
Standby mode, the single cup
button (2) and the double cup
button (3) indicator lights stay lit,
and the thermoblock technology
maintains the temperature.
Programming Mode
You can program the espresso
maker to the ideal temperature and
to account for water hardness, each
of which can impact the quality of
your coffee. To enter Program
mode:
1. Make sure the machine is in
Standby mode.
2. Press and hold the steam
button (4) for 5 seconds.
3. When the indicator lights on
the buttons flash consecutively,
the programming menu has
been accessed.
NOTE: If the machine is
inactive for 15 seconds, it
automatically switches to
Standby mode.
To program the temperature:
1. When in Programming mode,
press the single cup button
(2) to enter the temperature
settings.
2. Once pressed, take notice of
the indicator lights, which ones
are on or off, and compare
them with the table below to
interpret the current
temperature level. In the
following table, an “X” indicates
a light is ON. NOTE: The
default temperature setting is
HIGH.
Temperature
Level*
Single
Cup
Button
Double
Cup
Button
Steam
Button
Low
(70+/-5°C)
X
Medium
(75+/-5°C)
X X
High
(80+/-5°C)
X X X
* Temperature may vary depending on
external conditions.
3. The lights will now flash
sequentially. Press the button
corresponding to the
temperature level you want:
a. For low temperature, press
the single cup button (2).

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b. For medium temperature,
press the double cup
button (3).
c. For high temperature,
press the steam button
(4).
4. Once you have made your
choice, the single cup button
(2) will flash quickly to confirm
that your selection was
accepted, and the machine will
beep twice.
5. The machine automatically
exits from the menu when the
temperature has been set and
is ready for normal use.
To program for water hardness:
1. When in Programming mode,
press the double cup button
(3) to enter the water hardness
settings.
2. Once pressed, take notice of
the indicator lights, which ones
are on or off, and compare
them with the table below to
interpret the current water
hardness setting. In the table
below, an “X” indicates a light
is ON.
NOTE: The default water
hardness setting is SOFT
WATER.
Water
Hardness
Level*
Single
Cup
Button
Double
Cup
Button
Steam
Button
Soft
<10° dh 10°
<18° fh 18°
<180mg/
1 CaCo3
X
Semi-hard
dh-20° dh
fh-36° dh
180-300mg/
1 CaCo3
X X
Hard
>20° dh
>36° dh
360mg/1 CaCo3
X X X
3. The lights will now flash
sequentially. Press the button
corresponding to the water
hardness for your area:
a. For soft water, press the
single cup button (2).
b. For semi-soft water, press
the double cup button
(3).
c. For hard water, press the
steam button (4).
4. Once you have made your
choice, the single cup button
(2) will flash quickly to confirm
that your selection was
accepted, and the machine will
beep twice.
5. The machine automatically
exits from the menu when the
water level has been set and is
ready for normal use.

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Factory Reset Mode
To reset programming to factory
settings:
1. Place a container under the
milk frother (11).
2. Enter Programming mode.
3. Turn the hot water/steam
knob (8) to the ON position.
4. Press the single cup button
(2).
5. The buttons will all flash at the
same time, indicating that all
values have been reset to the
factory default settings.
6. When the single cup button
(2) and the double cup button
(3) flash together, turn the hot
water/steam knob (8) to OFF.
Auto-off Function
This machine is designed to save
energy. Consequently, the
appliance turns off automatically
after 30 minutes of inactivity. To
return to normal operation, simply
press any button.

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Making Espresso
1. After the machine is preheated,
place the filter basket (14 for
single cup; 15 for double) in
the filter holder (16), and
place it on the unit without
coffee grounds.
2. Place a coffee cup under the
filter holder and then press the
single cup button (2) to
discharge some hot water to
warm the coffee cup.
3. Using the coffee
spoon/tamper (17), spoon
coffee grounds in the filter
basket (single cup≦8g, double
cup≦15g) and then gently
compact it with the tamper (the
opposite end of the spoon).
4. Attach the filter holder (16) to
the machine by connecting it in
the INSERT position, then
turning it to the right to the
LOCKED position.
5. Place 1 or 2 cups below the
coffee outlet.
6. Press the button corresponding
to the type of cup you want. For
example:
a. Press the single cup
button (2).
b. The single cup (2)
indicator light flashes while
the double cup (3)
indicator light stays off.
(When making a double
cup (3), the single cup (2)
indicator light stays off.)
7. The machine makes the coffee.
When finished, the buzzer will
beep 3 times.

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NOTE:
•The default time for making an
espresso is 25 seconds for
single cup, and 38 seconds for
double cup.
•To stop a stream of coffee mid-
process, press the same button
you pressed when you started
making the coffee.
•If the hot water/steam knob
(8) is in the ON position, and
you press either one of the
coffee buttons, the machine will
generate an alarm and the
indicator lights will flash. Turn
the hot water/steam knob (8)
to OFF to eliminate the alarm.

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Brewing Espresso Capsules
1. Put a Nespresso®* or
compatible capsule into the
capsule basket (18), then
attach the capsule cover.
2. Place the capsule basket (18)
into the capsule filter holder
(19).
3. Attach the filter holder (19) to
the machine by connecting it in
the INSERT position, then
turning it to the right to the
LOCKED position.
4. Place 1 or 2 cups below the
coffee outlet.
5. Press the button corresponding
to the type of cup you want. For
example:
a. Press the single cup
button (2).
b. The single cup (2)
indicator light flashes while
the double cup (3)
indicator light stays off.
(When making a double
cup (3), the single cup (2)
indicator light stays off.)
6. The machine makes the coffee.
When finished, the buzzer will
beep 3 times.
* Nespresso®* trademark is owned by
Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

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Brewing ESE Pods
1. Place an ESE pod into the ESE
pod filter basket (13), then
place the filter basket into the
filter holder (16).
2. Attach the filter holder (19) to
the machine by connecting it in
the INSERT position, then
turning it to the right to the
LOCKED position.
3. Place 1 or 2 cups below the
coffee outlet.
4. Press the button corresponding
to the type of cup you want.
For example:
a. Press the single cup
button (2).
b. The single cup (2)
indicator light flashes while
the double cup (3)
indicator light stays off.
(When making a double
cup (3), the single cup (2)
indicator light stays off.)
5. The machine makes the coffee.
When finished, the buzzer will
beep 3 times.

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Making Fancy Coffee (Recipes)
Espresso has a rich, intense flavor,
more powerful than regular coffee,
slightly bitter, but with a naturally
sweet finish. When made properly,
it is thick and creamy, with a layer
of foam – called “crema” – sitting on
top of the liquid espresso. Espresso
retains its flavor when mixing it with
milk or other foods, leading to a
wonderful array of “fancy coffees.”
Fancy coffees are made by adding
different combinations of milk, milk
froth, cream, and/or other
ingredients to an espresso base. To
get the best taste, the proportions
must be right. Use the illustration
below, along with the following
recipes, to create the most popular
fancy coffees.
NOTE: Some proportions are
expressed in ratios. Each number
means a part or portion. For
example: 6:1 indicates 6 parts milk
to 1 part espresso, while 1:1:1
indicates equal parts espresso,
milk, and milk froth.
Espresso Macchiato
Espresso macchiato is composed of
espresso with a “mark”, or a small
amount, of milk froth on the top of
the espresso.
1. Heat a pot of milk to 66°C
(150°F) until it produces a layer
of dense froth above the milk.
2. Pour espresso into a cup.
3. Use a spoon to place a small
amount of froth on the top of
the espresso.
Ingredients Options:
Espresso
Fresh milk
Milk froth
Half & Half
Whipping cream
Chocolate syrup
Steamed milk
Water

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Espresso Con Panna
Espresso Con Panna is made from
espresso topped with whipping
cream.
1. Pour espresso into a cup.
2. Place a small spoonful of
whipping cream on top.
Caffé Latte
Caffe latte is composed of 6 parts
steamed milk and 1 part espresso
(6:1). Traditional lattes do not
include milk froth.
1. Pour milk in a pot – about 6
times as much espresso you
will use – and steam it, but do
not let it froth.
2. At the same time, pour milk and
espresso into a cup from both
sides so that they mix.
Flat White
Flat white is 1/3 espresso and 2/3
steamed milk (1:2). The steamed
milk must have a micro froth layer,
but not a stiff froth layer like a
cappuccino.
1. Steam a pot of milk to 66°C
(150°F) until it produces a layer
of dense froth above the milk.
2. Pour espresso into a cup.
3. Pour milk into a cup, then add a
thin layer of froth. HINT: Use a
spoon to hold the froth back
while pouring the milk, then
spoon the froth onto the top.
Breve
Breve is equal parts espresso and
half & half, with a thin layer of froth
(1:1).
1. Steam a pot of half & half to
66°C (150°F) until it produces
a layer of dense froth above the
milk.
2. Pour espresso in the cup.
3. Pour steamed half & half into
the cup – an equal amount to
the espresso. HINT: Use a
spoon to hold back the froth as
you pour.
4. Use a spoon to place a very
thin layer of froth on top of the
drink.
Cappuccino
Cappuccino is 1/3 espresso, 1/3 hot
milk and 1/3 milk froth (in other
words, 1:1:1).
1. Steam a pot of milk to 66°C
(150°F) until it produces a layer
of dense froth above the milk.

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2. Pour espresso in the cup.
3. Pour just steamed milk into the
cup – an equal amount to the
espresso. HINT: Use a spoon to
hold back the froth as you pour.
4. Use a spoon to place froth on
top of the espresso and milk –
again, an equal amount to the
espresso.
5. Top it off with sugar, cinnamon
or cocoa powder.
Caffe Mocha
Caffe mocha is made from 1/3
espresso, 1/3 chocolate sauce, and
1/3 steamed milk and milk froth.
1. Steam a pot of milk to 66°C
(150°F) until it produces a layer
of dense froth above the milk.
2. Pour espresso into a cup.
3. Pour chocolate sauce into the
cup. HINT: If using a clear cup,
pour the chocolate from around
the edge of the cup, creating a
“waterfall” effect.
4. Pour milk into the cup, then add
the froth.
Americano
An Americano is made of 1/3
espresso and 2/3 hot water (1:2).
1. Pour espresso in a cup.
2. Steam a pot of water to 66°C
(150°F).
3. Pour the water into the cup,
about twice as much as the
espresso.
Boiling-Hot Water
The milk frother may be used to
make hot water.
1. After preheating the machine,
place a container beneath the
milk frother.
2. Turn the steam knob to the ON
position.
3. The machine will start
discharging hot water. The
discharge will never take longer
than 120 seconds.
4. When you have the amount of
water you need, turn the steam
knob to the OFF position.

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Tips for Making Better Coffee (FAQs)
Question
Tip
What kind of coffee
grounds are suitable for
this machine?
Examine the texture of the grounds:
•If the texture is pulpy, the grounds
are too fine.
•If the texture is loose like sand, the
grounds are too coarse.
•If the texture packs easily into a
cake shape, the grounds are
suitable.
How much coffee should I
put in the filter?
•To make a single coffee only: Place
one level measure (≦8g )of ground
coffee in the filter.
•To make a double coffee only: Place
one level measure (≦15 g )of ground
coffee in the filter.
How much strength do I
need to tamp down the
coffee grounds in the
filter?
To be precise, use about 8lbs (3.6kg) when
pressing the coffee grounds, and this can be
done by hand. However, most people have
difficulty gauging the amount of weight they
use. Instead, aim to tamp the coffee until it
forms the shape of a puck, with no loose
coffee. Then make your brew. Keep practicing
until the result is a thick and rich coffee with
a crema. See also Troubleshooting.
What is the small hook on
the coffee handle for?
When pouring out coffee grounds, use this
hook to prevent the filter basket from falling
out.
What is the cup warming
area for?
Warming your cup prior to making coffee
reduces heat loss when the coffee hits the
cup, ensuring a better quality of taste in the
coffee.
What is the stainless-steel
sleeve on the steam tube
for?
This sleeve creates a vortex convection
effect, resulting in a richer, finer milk froth.