Fracino GE948 User manual

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MACHINE OVERVIEW
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Pressure Gauge
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On/off Switch
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Sight Glass
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Milk Temperature adjuster
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Steam Tube Nozzle (if fitted)
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Milk Inlet Tube
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Steam Tube (if fitted)
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Programming Key Switch
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Keypad
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Cup Positioning Pins
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Steam Valve Handle (if fitted)
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Milk Frother
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LCD Display
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Group Exhaust
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Cup Shield (if fitted)
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Filter Holder
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Air/Steam Inlet Tube
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Group
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KEYPAD - DETAIL
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
LARGE
Press before selecting drink to dispense a large drink, the drink must be
selected within 5seconds.
ESPRESSO
Dispenses a shot of Espresso
CAPPUCCINO
Dispenses a Cappuccino
LATTE
Dispenses a Latte
AMERICANO
Dispenses an Americano
MILK TOP-UP
Dispenses a small amount of steam milk
HOT WATER
Dispenses a measured dose of hot water
NOTE: See Making drink section for details on making drinks
NOTE: Drinks can be cancelled at any time by pressing any
button during the dispense cycle.
LARGE
ESPRESSO
CAPPUCCINO
LATTE
AMERICANO
MILK TOP-UP
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SECONDARY FUNCTIONS CLEANING
LARGE AND ESPRESSO TOGETHER
Starts the group cleaning cycle, see cleaning section, for
full instructions on cleaning the group.
LARGE THEN MILK TOP-UP
Starts the milk frother cleaning cycle, see cleaning
section, for full instructions on cleaning the milk frother
NOTE: The milk frother and group must be cleaned as instructed
PROGRAMING MODE
The programming key is required to enter program mode
ESPRESSO AND LATTE TOGETHER
AND HOLD FOR 5 SECONDS
Enters the drink timing menu, where milk and water times
can be adjusted, see technical section for details
ESPRESSO AND AMERICANO
TOGETHER AND HOLD FOR 5
SECONDS
Enters the technical menu, where machine settings such
as the clock and automation on/off feature can be
adjusted, see technical section for details
ESPRESSO AND HOT WATER
TOGETHER AND HOLD FOR 5
SECONDS
Enters the Espresso shot programming mode, where
espresso shot volume for each drink can be set, see
technical section for details
ESPRESSO AND CAPPUCCINO
TOGETHER AND HOLD FOR 5
SECONDS
Enters the Drinks counters menu, use the Milk Top-up
button to scroll, see technical section for details.
NOTE: Machine and drink settings can be adjusted in the
programming menu, it is recommended that only trained persons
make adjustments to the machine.
STAND-BY MODE
LARGE AND LATTE TOGETHER
Turns the stand-by mode off and on,
NOTE: When the machine has been turned to stand-by mode,
the heating element and drink functions are disabled, but power
is still going to the machine.
NOTE: If the automatic on/off feature is selected the machine will
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turned on at any time by pressing the LARGE and LATTE as
described above.
START UP
NOTE: Ensure machine has been correctly installed by a suitably
trained engineer, see Fracino Installation manual for details on
installing the machine.
1. Ensure the machines power and water supply
has been turned on.
2. Turn the machine on using the power switch on the front panel.
3. The machine will take approximately 8-10minutes to heat up, the
progress of the heating will be indicated on the display.
4. During the heating cycle, steam will vent from the milk frother
a couple of times.
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Heating
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5. After approximately 8-10mins the display will show, the boiler
temperature, time and “select drink”, the machine is now ready
to use
6. The steam pressure is located on the right hand side of the
pressure gauge, this should read between 1.0 and 1.3Bar,
when the machine is up to temperature.
WARNING: If the pressure gauge reads above
1.5Bar, the machine should be turned off and
isolated from the mains power supply and a
suitably trained engineer should be called to
inspect, repair and test the machine.
NOTE: It is recommended that the machine is left to stand for about
15minutes before making drinks. This will allow the group to heat
thoroughly, which will the machine to produce coffee at the correct
temperature.
118oC 12:00
Select drink
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MAKING DRINKS
WARNING: Drinks from the machine are hot, take
care to avoid scalding
WARNING: Do not allow untrained persons to
operate the machine
WARNING: To reduce the risk of scalding, do not
hold the cup whilst a drink is dispensing
NOTE: For milk based drinks the milk frother inlet tube must be
completely immersed in fresh, cold milk - milk fridges are
available from Fracino.
WARNING: It is the users responsibility to ensure milk
is kept cool (0-6oC) and only fresh milk is used, failure
to do so may result in poor performance and also
create a health hazard. Milk fridges are available from
Fracino.
WARNING: It is the users responsibility to ensure the
milk frother is cleaned at least once a day and is kept
clean, failure to do so may reduce the performance of
the frother and may result in a health hazard, see
cleaning section for cleaning instructions.
NOTE: Due to natural variations in milk, it is sometimes not
possible to froth milk correctly, try a new batch or brand
before adjusting settings.
MAKING ESPRESSO BASED DRINKS
1. Select either a single or double filter holder.
2. Fill the filter holder with fresh ground coffee.
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3. Compress and level the ground coffee with a tamp, the
machine comes supplied with a plastic tamp (the image
above is not representative of the plastic tamp)
NOTE: The freshness of coffee, coarseness of the grind, the tamping
pressure, amount of ground coffee used will affect the quality of the
extraction of the espresso shot, operator training maybe required to
achieve best results
NOTE: Fracino offer a range of adapters and conversion kits to allow the
machine to use coffee PODs and Capsules, contact Fracino for
further information.
4. Offer the filter holder up to the group, line up the lugs on
the filter holder with the notch on the side of the group.
5. Firmly turn the filter holder anti-clockwise, until the
handle of the filter holder is pointing towards you.
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6. Place a cup under the group, the positioning pins on the
drip tray grid should be used to ensure the cup is in the
correct position.
7. Select the require drink by pressing the appropriate button,
pressing the large button before pressing the drink button
will dispense a large drink.
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LARGE
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a. ESPRESSO –a shot of espresso is dispensed
b. CAPPUCCINO –a shot of espresso is dispensed
together with a timed dose of cappuccino milk
c. LATTE –a shot of espresso is dispensed together with
a timed dose of latte milk
d. AMERICANO –a shot of espresso is dispensed
together with a timed dose of hot water
8. The display will indicate the drink that is getting dispensed
and also the progress of the drink.
9. At the end of the drink cycle the display will read “Select
Drink”. Remove the filter holder and knock out the used
coffee in to a waste container.
NOTE: When a milk drink cycle has finished the milk frother will pulse steam
3 times to clean the system.
NOTE: Drink times and volumes can be adjusted in the drinks programming
menu, see technical section
MILK TOP-UP
1. The milk top-up is used to add a small amount of milk to a
drink. For example to adding milk to an Americano to
make a white coffee. It can also be used to top-up a latte
or cappuccino if the drink volume is low.
2. Selecting a large milk top-up will start the cleaning cycle,
see cleaning section.
Cappuccino
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HOT WATER
1. The hot water button is used to dispense a timed dose of
hot water, the timing can be adjusted in the programming
menu.
2. Selecting a large hot water will dispense a larger dose of
host water, depending on the programed setting.
WARNING: DO NOT hold the cup whilst the
machine is dispensing drinks. The hot water from
the coffee machine is hot and can scald
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MANUALLY STEAMING MILK (if fitted)
1. Open the steam valve, by turning the steam handle anti-
clockwise, for a second or two to vent the system, then
close the valve.
2. Fill a stainless steel milk jug approximately 1/3 full with
fresh cold milk.
NOTE: Ensure fresh cold milk is used, do not try to re-steam milk
3. Place the milk jug into the steam tube, ensuring the tip of
the steam tube is in the milk.
4. Open the steam valve fully, then lower the milk jug so the
steam nozzle is just at the surface of the milk, this will
draw in air which will foam the milk, to make cappuccinos.
Raising the milk jug will put the nozzle deeper in the milk
stopping air entering the milk, which will steam the milk,
for Lattes.
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5. When the milk is at the required temperature (65-70oC)
and consistency, close the steam valve.
NOTE: A milk thermometer can be used to measure the milk
temperature while steaming milk, these are available
from Fracino
6. After steaming milk, open the steam valve for a second or
two, which will help to keep the holes in the nozzle clear.
Wipe the steam tube with a damp cloth, to remove any milk
residue
WARNING: The steam tube, milk jug and milk will
become hot, take care to avoid scalding.
NOTE: Natural variations in milk can prevent it from being
steamed and frothed correctly, if this occurs try fresh milk
or a different brand.
NOTE: Steaming and frothing milk requires a certain amount of
skill and practice, it is recommended that adequate
training and practice is given to users.
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CLEANING
Daily Group Cleaning
1. The group must be cleaned daily to maintain best
performance
2. Remove the filter holder from the group, using a
showerplate brush clean the underside of the group and
around the filter holder washer (showerplate brushes can
be obtained from Fracino –part no. FC54)
3. Press the espresso button to dispense water from the
group, repeat 4-5 times.
4. Load a blank filter holder in to the group, special colour
coded handles (as shown) are available from Fracino
5. Press the Large and Espresso buttons at the same time to
start the group cleaning cycle, the display will read
“CLEANING GR1” the group will pulse several times, at
the end of each pulse dirty water will exhaust from the
group exhaust.
6. When the cleaning cycle has finished remove the filter
holder and empty the contents of the blank filter. Repeat
steps 4-6 if required.
1240C 12:00
Cleaning gr:1
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Weekly Group Cleaning
1. At least once a week, or more frequently with heavy use,
the group should be thoroughly cleaned using Fracino
Liquid Quartz cleaning liquid (available from Fracino).
2. Remove the filter holder dip the shower plate brush in
some neat Liquid Quartz and clean the underside of the
group and filter holder washer, the liquid quartz will help
remove stubborn coffee residue.
3. Press the espresso button to dispense clean water from
the group, repeat until all quartz has been rinsed away,
use a clean shower plate brush to help rinse quartz from
the filter holder washer.
4. Put a ¼ cap of liquid quartz in to the blank filter holder and
lock in to group.
5. Press the Large and Espresso button at the
same time to start the group cleaning cycle,
the display will read “CLEANING GR1” the
group will pulse several times, at the end of
each pulse dirty water will exhaust from the
group exhaust.
6. When the cleaning cycle has finished remove
the filter holder and empty the contents of the
blank filter. Repeat steps 4-6 several times
WITHOUT Liquid Quartz to flush any
remaining quartz residue.
1240C 12:00
Cleaning gr:1
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Milk Frother Cleaning
1. The Milk frother should be cleaned at least once a day, or
more frequently with heavy usage to ensure the best
performance and maintain good hygiene standards.
2. Make some of cleaning solution, using 500mL of fresh
cold water and 25mL (approx. 3 cap fulls) of Fracino milk
frother cleaning liquid.
3. Place the milk inlet tube into the cleaning solution and
place a container under the milk frother spout.
4. Select a Large Milk Top-up to start the milk
cleaning cycle, the milk cleaning cycle will take
approximately 60seconds.
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5. When the cycle has finish, retain the warmed cleaning
solution that has come from the frother. This will be used
in step 8.
6. When the cycle has finish, remove the milk inlet tube and
steam/air tube from the milk frother
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7. Dis-assemble 3 white components of the milk frother, as
shown.
8. Place all the milk frother components in to the warmed
milk cleaning solution and allow to soak overnight, or at
least an hour.
9. Remove the components from the milk cleaning solution,
inspect all components paying special attention to the
holes. Ensure all holes are completely clear of milk
residue, the cleaning brushes can be used for this
purpose.
10. Thoroughly rinse all of the milk frother components in
fresh water.
11. Inspect the nozzle, wipe any milk residue with a soft damp
cloth, if heavy congealed, remove the nozzle by
unscrewing it, taking care not to lose the red o-ring, and
allow to soak in milk cleaning solution overnight –ensure
part is thoroughly rinsed in fresh water before re-
fitting.
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12. Re-assemble al parts, ensuring all o-rings are present,
and all parts are in the correct orientation and are firmly
fitted together. Check the milk inlet tube and steam/air
tube are in the correct orientation.
General Cleaning Procedures
1. The machine should be cleaned and wiped down daily.
WARNING: Do not use bleach based cleaners to
clean any parts of the machine, doing so will
damage the stainless steel finish.
WARNING: Use only a soft damp cloth to clean
the machine, do not use a scouring pad, doing so
will damage the stainless steel and painted
finishes.
WARNING: Do not immerse the machine in water
to clean, or clean using a water jet.
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2. Remove the drip tray and drip try grid, clean with warm
water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth.
3. Remove the filter holder(s) from the group and clean with
warm water and a mild detergent, if heavy soiled with
coffee residue or a thorough clean is required, soak the
filter holder in a quartz cleaning solution and wipe clean
using a soft cloth, rinse thoroughly rinse with fresh
water.
4. Wipe the outer case with a soft damp cloth.
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PROGRAMMING
Programming –Espresso and Hot Water Volumes
1. For each drink the volume of espresso can be set within
the programming menu.
NOTE: Some suggested espresso and hot water volumes can be
found in the appendix of this manual.
2. Enter the programming mode using the programming key.
3. The display will read “Programming” when the machine is
in programming mode.
4. Press and hold the Espresso and Hot Water buttons
together for 10seconds, until the display reads “Program
within 30 seconds”
5. Prepare the filter holder, as described on page 3, press
the espresso, button to start brewing a drink –only the
espresso will be dispensed when in programming mode.
When the desired volume of coffee has been dispensed
press the espresso button again to stop the flow of coffee.
Repeat for the cappuccino, latte and Americano, large
espresso, Large Cappuccino, Large latte and Large
Americano.
NOTE: It is recommended that fresh coffee is used, for
programming each drink, this helps to program espresso
volumes more accurately.
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programming
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