Espressione Minuetto User manual

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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 Caffè Minuetto to prepare coffee and cappuccinos.This appliance is designed only for private use, and
is therefore to be considered unsuitable for commercial or industrial purposes.
Nootheruseofthe machineis contemplatedby themanufacturer,which isexempt fromany liabilityforalltypes ofdamages
caused by improper use of the machine. Improper use also results in any form of warranty being forfeited.
RESIDUAL RISKS
The constructioncharacteristics of theappliance this publicationrefers todo not allowthe user tobe protected froma direct
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 un-
suitableforcommercialorindustrialpurposes.
• We decline any responsibility resulting from misuse or any use other than those
covered in this booklet.
• We suggest you keep the original box, as our free-of-charge service does not
cover transportation damage due to inadequate packaging of the product when
sent to anAuthorised Service Centre.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
Danger for children
• This appliance is not suitable for use by people (children included) with physical,
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 responsible for their safety.
• Childrenmustbesupervisedatalltimestoensuretheydonotplaywiththeappliance.
• Do not leave the packing components near children because they are potentially
dangerous.
• In the event that this appliance is to be disposed of, it is recommended that the
powerchordbecut.Itisalsorecommendedthatallpotentiallydangerouscompo-

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nents are rendered harmless to prevent children from hurting themselves when
playing with the apparatus.
• Do not leave the cleaning pin within reach of children and put it in a safe place:
danger of swallowing and injury.
Danger due to electricity
• Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, make sure that the voltage
indicated on the plate on the bottom of the machine corresponds to the local
mains voltage.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t into a polarized outlet only one
way.If the plug does not t fully into the outlet, revers the plug. If it still does not
t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
• The use of extension leads, which have not been authorised by the appliance
manufacturer, may cause damage and accidents.
• Before lling the tank with water, remember to always disconnect the appliance
at the socket.
• IftheelectriccableisdamageditmustbereplacedbythemanufactureroritsTechnical
Assistance Service, or in any case by a person with similar qualications.
• Neverletthelivepartscomeintocontactwithwater:thismaycauseashortcircuit!
• Unplug before any cleaning or maintenance operations.
• DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE 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 de-
fective. REPAIRS MAY ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY AUTHORIZED ASSIST-
ANCE SERVICE CENTRES. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for
any damage caused by incorrect repair work.
Danger of damage originating from other causes
• To reduce the risk of injury, do not drape cord over the counter top or table top
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
• Always attach plug to appliance rst, then plug cord into the wall outlet.
• 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 power cord, must be carried out by an Authorised Service
Centre or, in any case, by quali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.

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Warning of burns
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• Never direct the steam or hot water jet towards parts of the body; handle the
steam spout with care: risk of scalding!
• The appliance’s external metallic parts must not be touched when the machine is
functioning as it could cause burns.
• If water does not come out of the lter holder, it may be because the lter is
clogged. In this case slowly 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
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufac-
turer may result in re, electric shock or injury to persons.
• 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 ground coffee into the lter holder. They could
cause serious damage to the appliance.
• Do not leave the machine at a room temperature below 32°F (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-abrasive cloth that has been slightly dampened with water, adding a few drops
of mild, non-aggressive detergent (never use solvents that damage plastic).
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
A - Tank cover : coffee dispensing
B - Removable water tank : steam dispensino
C - Machine body M - Boiler temperature indicator lamp
D - On indicator lamp N - Grill
E - Power supply cable O - Drip tray disk locking screw
F - On-off switch P - Filter holder lock
G - Float support Q - Filter holder
H - Full drip tray indicator R - Drip tray disk
I - Removable drip tray S - 1-cup coffee lter
J - Removable cup grill T - 2-cup coffee lter
K - Steam pipe U - Pod lter
L - Coffee or steam dispensing knob V - Pod lter
“STANDBY”: machine in standby W - Cleaning pin
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.
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.
Wash the tank (B) the rst time it is used and ll it with cool tap water (Fig. 3) up to the level marked “MAX”, then being careful
to put it back into its seat securely (Fig. 4).
Check that the tank is properly inserted; otherwise, the machine may not dispense coffee.
Insert the plug into the socket, which must be earthed.
Starting the rst time
After having lled the tank up with cool tap water, start the machine by pressing the button (F) Fig 5. The indicator lamp (D)
will turn on, indicating that the machine is on, as well as indicator lamp (M), indicating that the internal boiler is starting to heat
up. Placed a container underneath the lter holder connection ange and turn the knob (L) to the coffee position ( ) until you
see water coming out of the lter holder seat (Fig. 6).
HOW TO MAKE COFFEE
Select the desired lter (S) for 1 cup, or (T) for 2 cups, and put it into the lter holder (Fig. 7).
Measure out the coffee in the lter and lightly press with the specially provided presser (Fig. 8). Completely ll two measures
for two cups of coffee, and ll only one for one cup. Insert the lter holder into its seat (Fig. 9).
Tighten well by turning it from left to right while making sure you have hooked it properly onto the ange (Fig. 10).
Warning!
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.
To get the rst cup of coffee piping hot, too, it is advisable to let the lter holder heat up a few minutes in its seat before
making the coffee. This will not be necessary for the cups of coffee that follow.
Place one or two cups under the lter holder spouts (Fig. 11-12) and start dispensing by turning the knob (L) to the coffee
position ( ). The coffee will start coming out of the spouts of the lter holder. To stop it, put the knob back in the central
standby position. The maximum dose for one cup of espresso is 1½ ounces/50 ml.
Warning!
Like in professional coffee machines, do not remove the lter holder during dispensing; danger of burns!

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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.
To remove the coffee residue from the lter, press the lter lock (P) forward over the edge of the lter, turn the lter holder
over and shake it gently (Fig. 13).
When the machine is in stand-by, the lamp (M) will turn on and off periodically. This shows that the boiler thermostat is trip-
ping, which serves to keep the water temperature optimum. It is a good idea to start dispensing the coffee only when this
indicator lamp is off, and this is true for both the rst cup and those that follow.
Filling the water tank during use
Be sure to ll the tank before the water is completely used up.
Turn off the machine, unplug it from the socket-outlet and ll the tank up to the level marked “MAX” with cool tap water. Put
the tank on the machine, making sure it is inserted securely, and turn it back on.
If the tank is left completely dry, air may enter the circuit, preventing coffee from being dispensed. It is therefore necessary
to turn the machine off and let it cool down in order to put it back in service. Place a container underneath the lter holder
coupling seat and turn on the machine by immediately turning the knob (L) to the position ( ) . Make at least one cup of
water come out of the lter holder coupling seat to put the hydraulic circuit back in service. Stop dispensing by putting the
knob (L) back in the central “STANDBY” position. At this point the machine will start to work regularly again.
HOW TO MAKE COFFEE WITH A POD
Put the pod lter (U) inside the lter holder (Q).
1 Place the pod in the lter ring (Fig. 14).
2 Push the pod towards the bottom of the lter with your ngers (Fig. 15).
3 The pod must be well centred and placed inside the lter.
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. 10).
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. 16) 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.
HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO
Wait for the indicator lamp (M) to turn off. It indicates that the boiler has reached the right temperature for dispensing steam.
Warning!
When warming up, your appliance may release small puffs of steam from the lter holder; this is perfectly normal.
Turn the knob (L) to the steam dispensing position ( ) after placing a glass underneath the steam pipe (K), Fig. 18. First
some water will come out, followed immediately by a jet of steam whose intensity will increase within a few seconds.
Put the knob (L) back in the “STANDBY” position and place the pot of milk to be whipped under the froth accessory.
Plunge the wand all the way into the pot of milk (Fig. 19) and again turn the dispensing knob (L) progressively on the steam
position ( ) until you get the result you want. During these operations you may notice that the warning light (M) goes on
and off from time to time, indicating that the boiler thermostat is keeping the water required for the steam supply at the right
temperature. Put the knob (L) back on “STANDBY” to stop dispensing steam.
Dispense the steam for a few seconds after every use to free the hole of any milk residue and clean the steam pipe
with a sponge.
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.

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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.
Warning!
All operations must be performed when the machine is cold.
Cleaning the lter containing the grounds
Check that the coffee exit hole is not clogged and if so, clean it with the pin provided (Fig. 20).
Warning!
Handle the pin provided with care when cleaning the appliance: danger of injury.
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. It is advisable to thoroughly clean the lter (S) or (T) about every 3 months using 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.
• Turn the knob (L) to the coffee position ( ) to start dispensing water and dispense 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 the water dispensing operation by operating the pump for about 15-20 seconds, and then letting it rest for another
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 lter holder seat
With time, coffee residue may accumulate on the lter holder seat. It can be removed with a toothpick, a sponge (Fig. 21),
or by letting water run through without tting the lter holder (Fig. 6).
Cleaning the steam nozzle
Warning!
Perform this operation when the chrome-plated pipe is cold so as to prevent burns.
Remove the steam pipe (K) Fig. 22 and wash it under running water. The nozzle can be cleaned with a non-abrasive cloth.
Slip the steam pipe on and push it as far as it will go. If necessary, clean the steam exit hole with the pin (W) provided (Fig.
23). 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 (I).
Remove the drip tray (I) from the machine (Fig. 24-25-26), empty it and wash it under running water. Wash the grill (J) under 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
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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.
PUTTING OUT OF SERVICE
Ifyou wanttoputthe machineoutof service,you mustdisconnectit electrically,empty thewatertankand driptrayand clean
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.
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
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 up to the level marked “MAX”.
Steam exit hole is clogged. Unclog any deposits that may have formed in the holes of the
froth accessory with the pin provided.
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 being correctly
tightened into its housing.
Remove the lter holder and clean the coupling seat with a
sponge (Fig. 21). Repeat the operation 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. 21).
The exit hole of the lter contain-
ing coffee grounds is clogged. Slowly remove and disconnect the lter holder because any remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean the
clogged lter hole using the pin provided. Clean the clogged
lter hole with a small brush or a pin.
Faulty pod. Slowly remove and disconnect the lter holder because any
remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean the
coupling seat with a sponge (Fig. 21). Replace the pod in the
lter holder.
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 hole of the lter contain-
ing coffee grounds is clogged. Slowly remove and disconnect the lter holder because any remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean the
clogged lter hole using the pin provided.
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.
There is little water and the pump
does not suck it up. Make sure the tank is properly inserted and check that the water level in the tank is correct.
Fill with cool tap water up to the level marked “MAX”.
Faulty pod. Slowly remove and disconnect the lter holder because any remain-
ingpressurecouldcausesplashesorsquirts.Cleanthecoupling
seatwithasponge (Fig. 21). Replace the pod in the lter holder.
Broken pod. Slowly remove and disconnect the lter holder because any
remaining pressure could cause splashes or squirts. Clean the
coupling seat with a sponge (Fig. 21). Replace the pod in the
lter holder.
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.