Gastroback Design espresso barista pro User manual

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DESIGN ESPRESSO

BARISTA PRO

Art.-No. 42623 »Design Espresso Barista Touch«

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards ................................................................................ 7

General Safety Instructions.................................................................... 7

Important Safeguards for Electrical Appliances ....................................... 10

High Temperature – Risk of Burns......................................................... 11

Notes and Instructions in this Booklet .................................................... 12

Technical Specifications........................................................................... 13

Knowing Your Espresso Machine .............................................................. 14

Properties of Your Espresso Machine.......................................................... 15

Automatic Control ............................................................................. 15

Pre-Injection ..................................................................................... 15

Sleep Mode and Automatic Shut-Off .................................................... 15

Required Water Quality..................................................................... 16

Several Pre-Programmed Coffee-Based Beverages................................... 16

Adjustable Brewing Temperature.......................................................... 17

Automatically Controlled Grinder ......................................................... 17

Texturing Milk .................................................................................. 17

Tea and Hot Water with Various Temperatures ...................................... 17

Touchscreen..................................................................................... 18

Functions for Care and Cleaning ......................................................... 18

Memory Function .............................................................................. 19

Tips for Best Results................................................................................. 19

The Coffee Powder ........................................................................... 20

Extraction Time ................................................................................. 20

Filling the Espresso Filter and Tamping the Coffee Powder ...................... 20

Before First Use...................................................................................... 21

Preparations after Purchasing .............................................................. 22

Selecting the Language ................................................................ 22

Measuring and Entering the Water Hardness .................................. 23

Installing the Water Filter .............................................................. 24

Flushing the Water System ................................................................. 25

Design of the Screen-Based Control........................................................... 26

The Navigation Bar ......................................................................... 27

Home Page ..................................................................................... 28

The Drink Type Pages........................................................................ 28

Drink Pages ..................................................................................... 29

Beverages Made with Coffee ....................................................... 30

Tea and Hot Water..................................................................... 30

The Setting Pages ............................................................................. 31

Notes and Instructions on the Screen.................................................... 31

Making Your Drinks ................................................................................ 32

Filling the Water Tank ....................................................................... 33

Filling the Bean Hopper ..................................................................... 34

Emptying the Drip Tray ..................................................................... 34

Preparing the Appliance for Operation ................................................ 35

Making Coffee ................................................................................ 35

Selecting Your Drink ................................................................... 36

Preparing the Filter Holder ........................................................... 36

Using Espresso Pods ................................................................... 37

Filling the Espresso Filter Manually ................................................. 38

Using the Grinder ....................................................................... 38

Tamping the Coffee Powder ......................................................... 39

Installing the Filter holder ............................................................. 39

Making Espresso ........................................................................ 40

After the Extraction ...................................................................... 41

Texturing Milk ................................................................................. 42

Making Tea or Other Hot Drinks ........................................................ 45

Entering Your Own Settings ..................................................................... 46

Setting Up the Grinder ...................................................................... 47

Adjusting the Grind Size .............................................................. 47

Selecting the Grinding Amount ..................................................... 48

Changing the Amount of Coffee Powder ........................................ 48

Controlling the Grinder Manually .................................................. 49

Values for Brewing Functions .............................................................. 49

We attach a certain importance to your safety. Thus, we ask you to read all provided

instructions and information in this booklet carefully and completely, before you start

running the appliance. This will help you to know all functions and properties of your

new appliance. We especially ask you to adhere strictly to the safety information

mentioned in these instructions.

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Changing the Volume ................................................................. 50

Changing the Coffee Temperature ................................................. 50

Saving Your Settings Permanently ........................................................ 51

Selecting the Desired Option ........................................................ 51

Saving New Default Values ......................................................... 51

Saving a New Drink ................................................................... 52

Operating Data of the Machine ......................................................... 52

Selecting the Language ............................................................... 52

Selecting the Brightness of the Screen ............................................ 53

Activating or Deactivating the Acoustic Signals ................................ 53

Setting Up the Internal Clock ........................................................ 53

Changing the Setting of the Water Hardness .................................. 54

Recalling the Factory Settings ............................................................. 55

Care and Cleaning ................................................................................ 55

Thoroughly Cleaning the Steam Wand ................................................ 56

Starting the Steam Wand Cleaning ............................................... 56

Cleaning the Group Head ................................................................ 57

Cleaning the Water Tank .................................................................. 58

Changing the Water Filter ................................................................. 59

Cleaning the Espresso Filters and Filter Holder ...................................... 59

Thorough Cleaning...................................................................... 60

Cleaning the Housing and the Warming Tray ....................................... 60

Cleaning the Drip Tray ..................................................................... 60

Cleaning the Grinder ....................................................................... 61

Flushing the Water System.................................................................. 62

Descaling the Water System ................................................................... 62

Preparation ..................................................................................... 63

Descaling........................................................................................ 63

Flushing ......................................................................................... 64

Solving Problems ................................................................................... 65

Storage ............................................................................................... 72

Notes for Disposal ................................................................................ 73

Information And Service........................................................................... 73

Warranty.............................................................................................. 74

IMPORTANT NOTE - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY -

BEFORE YOU USE THE DEVICE!

All GASTROBACK® products are intended for food processing of food products and

groceries. For reasons of health protection and hygiene, products that are used

on a daily basis or used only once, are not allowed to be returned. Check the

goods just as you would do in a retail store.

You only have to pay for a possible loss in value of the goods, if this loss of value

is due to a non-necessary for the examination of the nature, characteristics and func-

tion of the goods handling.

An unnecessary way to check the nature, characteristics and function of the goods

is the processing of food products or groceries into food and drinks.

If you have any questions about GASTROBACK® products, if your unit is not wor-

king properly straight away or if you need any accessories or spare parts for your

GASTROBACK® product please contact our customer service before returning.

GASTROBACK® Customer Service Hotline:

Phone: +49 (0) 4165 – 22 25 0

Monday to friday (except on holidays) from 8am to 4pm

E-Mail: [email protected]

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DEAR CUSTOMER!

Via the durable housing, the professional performance, several unusual features and

the modern control via touch screen the Design Espresso Barista Touch is suited per-

fectly for those of us, who appreciate real coffee delight without saying no to other

hot drinks. To meet this requirements, amoungst other useful features even the brew-

ing temperature can be adapted to your likings. For allowing a good start for begin-

ners, the methods for 14 common drinks are provided, waiting for being recalled

via a few, quick touches on the screen; including a perfectly suited brewing method

for E.S.E. espresso pods. To make it complete 12 places in memory allow to create

and save your own new drinks.

Crucial instructions and tips given via the screen and pre-defined procedures for

cleaning enable convenient handling.

The instructions in this booklet will inform you on the features of the machine, thus

making it easy to take pleasure in your new espresso machine.

Your GASTROBACK GmbH

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Carefully read all instructions given in this booklet, before ope-

rating this appliance. Additionally observe the messages and

instructions given on the screen. Save this booklet for further reference.

These instructions are an essential part of the appliance. Do not pass the

appliance without this booklet to third parties.

Do not attempt to use or treat this appliance in any other way or for any

other than the intended use, described in this booklet. Any utilization for

any other purpose is forbidden by the manufacturer. Unintended use and

especially misuse may cause severe injuries and damage due to electric

shock, high pressure, fire, and heat. There is no warranty claim of the

purchaser or liability to recourse of the manufacturer, if any damage and

injuries are caused by unintended use or improper treatment.

Do not attempt to repair the appliance or any parts of the appliance

on your own (e.g. power cord). Even removable parts (e.g. central part

of the grinder) may not be repaired, but must be replaced via spare

parts that are recommended by the manufacturer. Please contact your

vendor. If there are any uncertainties or additional information is required,

please feel free to contact the GASTROBACK Customer Care Center

(phone: +49 (0)4165/22 25-0 / e-mail: [email protected]).

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not leave the appliance unattended, while it is connected to the

power supply. Always unplug the appliance, when it is not in use.

• This appliance is for household use only and NOT intended for use

in moving vehicles. Always keep the appliance where it is dry, frost-

free, and clean, and where children younger than 8 years and ani-

mals cannot reach it. Operate and store the appliance, where it is

protected against humidity, moisture and inadmissible strain. Do not

operate or store the appliance outdoors.

• Any use of accessories, attachments, tools, or spare parts that are

not recommended by the manufacturer or damaged in any way may

result in injuries to persons and/or damage. Check the entire appli-

ance regularly for proper operation. Do not operate the appliance,

when the appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged or lea-

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king, or has been subject to inadmissible strain (e.g. overheating,

mechanical or electric shock). The appliance or its parts are likely to

be damaged, if the appliance is not working properly. In this case,

do not use the appliance any more, but immediately unplug the appli-

ance and get in contact with an authorized service centre for exami-

nation and/or repair.

• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry,

and suitable large table or counter that is resistant against heat and

moisture. Always keep the appliance and workspace dry and wipe

off any spilled liquids. Do not place the appliance on the edge of the

table or counter. Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or

near hot surfaces (e.g. burner, heater, or oven).

• During operation, keep the appliance in an appropriate distance

of at least 30cm on each side to any objects sensitive to heat and

moisture, to avoid damage. Ensure free access at all sides of the

appliance. As well, the water tank at the rear and the used wall

power outlet must be always freely accessible.

• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, senso-

ry or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, inclu-

ding children aged from 8 years on, if they have been given supervi-

sion or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way

and understand and handle with the hazards involved. Even cleaning

may not be performed by children without supervision. Children must

always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

appliance or any parts of the appliance or the packaging. Do not

leave the appliance or any parts of it unattended, when they are in

reach of children younger than 8 years or animals.

• Before operating the appliance, always ensure that the appliance is

assembled completely and correctly according to the instructions in

this booklet. Do not use violence to avoid damage.

• Do not place any clothes or tissues or similar materials on or under the

appliance during operation, to avoid overheating, fire and electric

shock. Do not place any heavy and/or sharp-edged foreign objects

on or in the appliance or any of its parts, to avoid damage.

• For operation, only fill cold, clear tap water or low-mineral, non-car-

bonated bottled water into the water tank. During operation, always

ensure that the filling level lies between the MIN and MAX markings

(0.5- 2.5 litres). Do not let the appliance operate with the water tank

empty to awoid damage to the pump. For making coffee, only fill

coffee powder into the espresso filters or use an espresso pod. Any

other material may damage the machine.

• To avoid damage to the grinder: Always keep the grinder com-

pletely dry. Do not fill any materials but fresh, dry, whole coffee

beans into the bean hopper. Always keep the hopper lid closed

tightly, when filling, removing or inserting the water tank to avoid that

water splashes into the bean hopper. Only turn the grind size dial,

while the grinder is operating.

• Always switch OFF the appliance via the on/off button (display and

on/off button get dark), then unplug, and leave the appliance cool

down, before cleaning or moving the appliance, or when the appli-

ance is not in use. Additionally, empty the drip tray and water tank,

before moving the appliance.

• For moving the appliance: Always hold the machine at both sides at

the bottom. DO NOT grasp the water tank, group head, drip tray,

bean hopper, steam wand, installed filter holder, or power cord , for

moving the appliance.

• Keep the appliance and its parts and accessories clean. Clean the

appliance regularly according to the instructions in chapter ‘Care and

Cleaning’. For cleaning, do not use any scratching, abrasive or cor-

rosive utensils or cleaners (e.g. cleaning pads, hard or sharp-edged

objects, disinfectants, unsuited descaling solutions). Ensure to descale

the appliance in time to avoid damage due to excessive build-up of

lime (see: ‘Descaling the Water System’).

• Do not place the appliance or any part of it in an automatic dish-

washer.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Place the appliance near a suitable wall power outlet. Connect the appli-

ance directly to a protected mains power supply with protective conduc-

tor (earth/ground) connected properly. Ensure that the voltage rating of

your mains power supply corresponds to the voltage requirements of the

appliance (220- 240V AC; 50-60Hz; at least 16 A). The power outlet

socket must be installed separately from other power outlet sockets to avo-

id interference with other appliances.

The installation of a residual current operated circuit breaker (r.c.c.d.)

with a maximum rated residual operating current of 30mA in the supp-

lying electrical circuit is strongly recommended. If in doubt, contact your

electrician for further information.

• In various foreign countries, the specifications for power supplies are

subject to incompatible norms. Therefore it is possible that power sup-

plies in foreign countries do not meet the requirements for safe opera-

tion of the appliance. Thus, before operating the appliance abroad,

ensure that safe operation is possible.

• Do not use any desk top multi socket outlet, external switching device,

remote control system, or extension cord to avoid risk of fire or electric

shock. Ensure that the power outlet socket used is always accessible for

unplugging the appliance immediately in case of malfunction or danger.

• The appliance may not be operated on metal surfaces. Do not touch

the plugs of the power cord or the appliance with wet hands, while

the appliance is connected to the power supply.

• Always completely unwind the power cord before use. Power cords

may never be knotted, twisted, strained or squeezed. The power

cord may not touch hot surfaces, sharp edges or moving parts. Do

not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.

Ensure that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord or gets

entangled in the power cord. Always grasp the power plug, when

disconnecting the power cord. If the power cord is likely to be dama-

ged, it must be replaced. Do not attempt to repair the power cord!

• DO NOT pour or spill any liquids on or under the housing of the

appliance or the power cord. Do not place or immerse the appliance,

power cord, or power plug in water or other liquids. Do not overfill

the water tank (max.2.5 litres; MAX marking) to avoid overflow.

• Ensure to empty the drip tray in time. Do not operate the appliance

without the drip tray correctly in place. Otherwise, water could run

out and cause hazards due to overheating, fire and electric shock.

Always wipe off spilled liquids immediately. If liquids run out or are

spilled on the housing: Always immediately unplug the appliance first.

Thereafter, wipe dry and let the appliance dry naturally for at least 1

day. If in doubt, carefully check the appliance for leakage.

HIGH TEMPERATURE – RISK OF BURNS

Your new Design Espresso Barista Touch is designed for brewing coffee

(extracting espresso) and texturing (frothing) milk. During operation, the

appliance presses hot water and steam out of the group head / filter

holder or steam wand. Thus, these parts will be very hot during opera-

tion and some time thereafter. Even some time after operation and duri-

ng the start procedure after switching on, hot steam and hot water may

escape under high pressure from the group head and steam wand. Strict-

ly, adhere to the following precautions for avoiding scalds and damage.

• Do not hold your hands, arms, and any delicate objects on or near

the steam wand, metal parts of the group head or filter holder or

under the group head, while the appliance is in operation and

some time thereafter. Do not point the steam wand to persons or any

objects sensitive to heat and moisture.

• Shortly after switching on the machine, hot water and steam may

escape from the group head and steam wand, even without any

function selected. Therefore, always ensure that the drip tray and /

or a suited vessel is placed under the group head and steam wand,

before switching on the machine.

• Only use the dark handles for moving the steam wand and the fil-

ter holder during operation and shortly thereafter. Always direct the

steam wand into a vessel or to the drip tray, when it is not in use.

• Only use heat-resistant vessels with the appliance to avoid damage and

severe injuries due to splinters and hot liquids. For texturing milk, do

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not use glasses or plastic vessels, because even heat-resistant glass or

plastic could crack or melt due to extreme local heating during textu-

ring. Therefore, splinters and chemicals could get into your beverages,

causing severe injuries and influencing your well-being. We strongly

recommend to use the provided milk jug for texturing milk to avoid over-

flow and splashing. Do not remove the steam wand from the milk, when

steam is still produced. Otherwise, the milk may be splashing violently.

• Before extraction, always ensure that the filter holder is installed cor-

rectly at the group head. Do not remove the filter holder from the

group head during extraction. Otherwise, hot water and steam

may escape under high pressure. When the espresso filter is partly

clogged, the water system may stay under high pressure for some time

after extraction. Therefore, remove the filter holder carefully (slowly) to

avoid splashing of hot water.

• If water comes out at the rim of the filter holder, immediately stop the

extraction cycle (touch the “Stop” button) and wait at least 10 seconds

for releasing the pressure. Thereafter, carefully remove the filter holder.

• After extraction: the filter holder may be filled with hot water. Hold

the filter holder level. Place the filter holder on a surface that is resi-

stant to heat and water (e.g. tablet). Do not hold your hands under

the filter holder.

• Always wait until the appliance cooled down to room temperature,

before cleaning or moving the appliance.

NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS BOOKLET

• WARNING is used for instructions that are crucial for avoiding

severe injuries (e.g. scalds and burns).

• We use CAUTION for instructions that must be observed for avo-

iding damage (e.g. damage to the machine or your furniture).

• Observing IMPORTANT hints is useful for preserving a long lifetime of

the machine and getting the desired results.

• NOTES are special instructions that will be helpful for making things

easy.

• Any texts displayed on the screen are set in double quotation marks

(e.g. “Turning the machine on”).

• When we refer to other chapters and sections, we use single quota-

tion marks (e.g. ‘Technical Specifications’).

• Selecting a command: the single steps to this command are separa-

ted via slashes (obliques). Each step will lead to another page on

the screen. For example: “Guide and Settings / Guide and Info /

Grinding Guide / Filter” will show tips concerning the usage of the

different espresso filters after displaying 4 pages.

NOTE

In this booklet, the steps for calling a command are given beginning

with the home page. When a page on the way to the command is dis-

played already, you can skip over the steps leading to this page. If in

doubt, simply touch the home icon in the navigation bar (bright, leftmost

column) for returning to the home page.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: 42623 Design Espresso Barista Touch

Power supply: 220- 240 V AC, 50 -60 Hz, 16 A

Power consumption: max.1600 Watt

Length of power cord: approx.120 cm

Weight: approx.7.1 kg

Dimensions: approx.288 x 300 x 390 mm (W x D x H)

Pressure: max.15 bar

Capacity, water tank: Minimum: 500ml (0.5 litres MIN);

Maximum: 2500ml (2.5 litres, MAX)

Capacity, bean hopper: max. 220g whole coffee beans

Certifications:

These specifications may change without notice.

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PROPERTIES OF YOUR ESPRESSO MACHINE

The Design Espresso Barista Touch can make espressi for a broad variety of coffee

drinks. For special milk-based coffee drinks, milk can be textured (frothed) via the

steam function. Additionally, the required hot water for various types of tea and other

hot drinks is provided. Use this chapter for getting an overview on the features of

your new espresso machine.

AUTOMATIC CONTROL

The essential functions of the machine are controlled automatically: The grinding

amount, provided via the grinder, the complete course of the extraction from the

pre-injection to giving off the pre-selected extraction volume, the steam function for

texturing milk, and the amount of hot water for tea.

Additionally, the optimum water temperature for the various special coffee drinks and

types of tea is controlled automatically for assuring that the optimum temperature is met.

You can adapt the used settings for each of the programmed beverages to your

individual likings and save your settings to memory places of the appiance (see:

‘Memory Function’).

PRE-INJECTION

During espresso extraction the pump moistens the coffee powder with some water

first (pre-injection). This method allows that the coffee powder swells up, before the

actual extraction starts and the pump operates with full power. Therefore, a signifi-

cantly higher pressure can be reached and the oils and flavours of the coffee pow-

der are extracted much better.

SLEEP MODE AND AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

Sleep mode: When the machine is idle for approx. 5 minutes, the currently displa-

yed page on the screen vanishes and the internal clock is shown at the centre of the

display. Touch the displayed time for recalling the previously shown page.

Automatic shut-off: After approx. 30 minutes of being idle, the machine switches

off completely. For resuming operation, press the on/off button.

IMPORTANT - Always switch off and unplug the machine, when it is not in use.

This helps avoiding useless energy loss and improves safety.

KNOWING YOUR ESPRESSO MACHINE

1 BEAN HOPPER for approx. 220 g coffee beans – covered via a tightly closing hopper lid

2 LARGE WARMING TRAY for cups and mugs

3 ON/OFF BUTTON - Illuminates or flashes, while the appliance is switched on

4 TOUCH SCREEN - Simply touch the shown icons and buttons for controlling the machine

5 GROUP HEAD with splash shield and silicone gasket: assemble the filter holder here for brewing coffee

6 GRINDER OUTLET with adapter for the filter holder

7 DURABLE FILTER HOLDER with 2 spouts

8 REMOVABLE WATER TANK FOR APPROX 2.5 LITRES - For filling, fold back the tank lid

9 SWIVEL STEAM WAND - Composed of the thermally insulated handle, stainless steel steam tube and removable nozzle

10 REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY with metal grid and red filling indicator

11 GRIND SIZE DIAL - Turn this brezel for getting a coarser or finer coffee powder

Accessories

1 Cup espresso lter*: for approx. 30ml espresso, 2 Cups espresso lter*: for approx. 60 ml espresso or 2 cups, Pod-Filter: only for

espresso pods, Water lter: protects the water system from excessive scale and particles, Stainless steel milk jug for texturing milk, Tamper

for tamping the coffee powder; with Measuring Cup for measuring out pre-ground coffee, Cleaning needle

* These espresso lters are provided in single-wall and double-wall design.

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REQUIRED WATER QUALITY

The water hardness and the frequency of usage determine the frequency of desca-

ling. As a rule of thumb, descale the appliance after approx. 2 weeks or, at the

latest, when the descaling message is shown (see: ‘Descaling the Water System’).

CAUTION – Excessive deposits of scale (lime) in the water system will dama-

ge the machine. The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage caused by

excessive build-up of scale or the usage of unsuited descaling agents. For daily

operation, only use clear, cold tap water or a low-mineral, non-carbonated table

water. DO NOT use any other type of water (e.g. highly filtered or demineralized

water) or any other liquids or additives. Even descaling may only be performed by

using the descaler mentioned in this booklet (see: ‘Descaling the Water System’).

IMPORTANT - If your tap water is hard (above 250ppm / 8.5 °e), we recom-

mend to use another water quality. Low-mineral table water reduces the frequency

of descaling. Additionally, it may improve the taste or your coffee. Test the water

hardness of the used water or ask the bottling plant (when using bottled table

water) for the appropriate information.

When using tap water, you may ask your local water works for the water hardness.

However, please consider that the water hardness of your water depends on the

condition of the water pipes of your house also. Therefore, it is best to use an appro-

priate test strip for measuring the water hardness (see: ‘Before First Use / Determi-

ning the Water Hartness’). Adjust the water hardness setting accordingly.

IMPORTANT - When changing the water quality, you should change the water

hardness setting as well. You get access to the appropriate page via the command

“Guide and Setting / Maintenance / Water hardness” (see: ‘Entering Your Own

Settings / Operating Data of the Machine’).

We recommend to empty and refill the water at least daily.

SEVERAL PRE-PROGRAMMED COFFEE-BASED BEVERAGES

The appliance offers pre-programmed functions for 9 different coffee drinks and a

separate function for texturing milk. Just select the desired composition on the screen

and let the appliance lead you through the preparation. The optimum amount of

coffee powder (“Grinding amount”), extraction volume (“Size”), and, if required, the

texture of the milk (“Froth amount”) are pre-defined.

However, you can change these values according to your liking and save your

changes (see: ‘Memory Function’ and ‘Entering Your Own Settings’).

ADJUSTABLE BREWING TEMPERATURE

You can pre-select the brewing temperature for your coffee drinks. This way, even

special coffee preferences are enabled (see: ‘Entering Your Own Settings / Chan-

ging the Coffee Temperature’).

AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED GRINDER

Your new espresso machine is equipped with an integrated, high-grade grinder. The

grind size is continuously variable (see: ‘Operation / Brewing Coffee’). Instructions

on adjusting the grind size are given via the machine. Select the commands “Guide

and Settings / Guide and Info / Grinding Guide / Adjusting grinding”.

The grinding amount is controlled automatically via the machine and can be filled

directly into the espresso filter. You may adjust the grinding amount within a wide

useful range (see: ‘Entering Your Own Settings / Adjusting the Grinder’). These fea-

tures allow a reproduceable extraction result according to your liking.

For cleaning the grinder, you can remove the grinder sleeve. Thereafter, the grin-

der is easily be cleaned via the provided cleaning brush (see: ‘Care and Clea-

ning/Cleaning the Grinder’).

TEXTURING MILK

For one of the coffee beverages and all milk-based beverages, hot milk with various

amounts of froth is required. Via the steam wand different types of cold, fresh milk

can be textured (frothed up) and simultaneously heated. For this, the appliance gives

off steam with extremely high temperature and high pressure via of the steam wand.

You can control this function by selecting the desired froth amount. When using the

provided milk jug, the optimum performance is reached.

TEA AND HOT WATER WITH VARIOUS TEMPERATURES

The espresso machine offers a hot water function for making tea, hot chocolate or

other hot drinks. For this, use the beverage type “Tea”. The hot water is given off via

the steam wand. The machine provides different temperature values for each type of

tea. The tea types are sorted from left to right with ascending water temperatures.

Select the appropriate tea type according to the table below, if you wish to make

other hot drinks. For example: For preparing most instant drinks, you should select

“White Tea”. This may enable to enjoy your drink immediately.

NOTE

You may use the tea function for warming your cups and / or the filter holder,

before making espresso. In this case, select “Black Tea”.

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Type of Tea Temperature

White Tea approx. 65°C (149 °F)

Green Tea approx. 75°C (167 °F)

Oolong Tea approx. 80°C (176 °F)

Black Tea approx. 85°C (185 °F)

Any time when starting a tea function, the set volume of hot water will be given off

automatically. This volume may be selected for each tea type separately by chan-

ging the volume via the “Size” button (see: ‚Entering Your Own Settings‘). The machi-

ne offeres 4 possible settings:

Setting Volume

Short 120 ml

Medium 150 ml

Long 175 ml

Extra-Long 220 ml

Your changes will be kept until the machine is switched off. For saving your changes

permanently, touch the plus sign in the mavigation bar, after making your changes

(see: ‘Memory Function’).

TOUCHSCREEN

You control the machine via the touchscreen—just as you are used to with your smart

phone. Despite of the grind size, you can control all functions and settings (amount

of coffee powder, drink volume, texture of the milk) quite easily via the screen.

Additionally, the machine can provide instructions and tips for several steps of opera-

tion: making of espresso or tea and cleaning and descaling. Let the machine guide

you through the various procedures (see: ‘Design of the Screen-Based Control’).

FUNCTIONS FOR CARE AND CLEANING

Procedures for cleaning the machine are provided at the “Maintenance” page:

• Thorough cleaning of the group head, filter holder, and espresso filters is performed

via the “Cleaning cycle”. For running this function, a cleaning tablet is required.

• The function “Steam wand cleaning” is used for purging the steam wand.

• The complete descaling procedure is programmed in the “Descaling cycle”. You

will need a heat-resistant vessel for at least 2.5 litres and the GASTROBACK Pre-

mium Descaler.

The machine guides you through the various steps of these procedures. Please fol-

low the instructions on the screen and, additionally, adhere to the instructions in this

booklet (see: ‘Care and Cleaning’ and ‘Descaling the Water System’).

MEMORY FUNCTION

The settings for making your drinks can be changed within a practical range, just before

starting the appropriate function. Any new settings will be active only until switching off

the machine. However, you may save your changes permanently via the plus sign in

the mavigation bar (see: ‘Entering Your Own Settings’). 12 memory places are offered,

and additionally, you can overwrite the internal default values with your own settings.

Even after switching off and unplugging the machine, your saved settings will be kept.

• Saving as defaults: The currently saved default values are set up automatically,

whenever the machine is switched on.

• 12 profiles of individual drinks: For each type of drinks, 4 different profiles may

be saved. After touching the appropriate person icon, the page for preparing

the drink appears with your own settings already set.

All individual settings can be reset to factory settings (see: ‘Entering Your Own Set-

tings / Reset to Factory Settings’).

TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

Preparing delightful coffee is an art you will learn quite easily using your new

»Design Espresso Barista Touch«. In this chapter, various useful tips for getting this

aim in reach are given.

For getting a really aromatic coffee, we recommend to extract no more than 30 ml

(use the 1 cup espresso filter) or, when making a double extraction, 60 ml (using

the 2 cups espresso filter).

Taste and flavour of your coffee depend on a lot of essential constituents: the type,

roast, and freshness of the coffee beans, the grind size (fine or coarse), dosage

and tamping pressure, the extraction volume (“Size”) and extraction time. Adapt

the factors of your extracting method in small steps one by one to achieve the taste

you prefer. As a starting point, we recommend to use the defaults of the appliance.

Some further tips are provided on the screen of the machine (e.g. selecting the optimum espres-

so filter; see: ‘Design of the Screen-Based Control/Notes and Instructions on the Screen’).

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THE COFFEE POWDER

Store coffee (whole beans, espresso pods or coffee powder) on a cool, dry, and

dark place in an air-tight container. However, you should not place the coffee into

the refrigerator or freezer. Using a vacuum sealer, you can vacuum seal your coffee

beans or powder in appropriate portions to preserve flavour and taste.

You may use pre-ground coffee powder. However, it must be suited for espresso

machines. In this case. consume the product within a week, because aroma and

taste will fade quickly, when storing coffee powder. Coffee beans should be stored

max. 1 month. It is good advice to buy coffee beans in small batches to reduce the

storage time. The grind size influences the rate of the water flow (extraction time; see

below) during extraction and, therefore, the taste of the espresso. When grinding the

coffee beans yourself, the grind size should be fine but not too fine.

IMPORTANT - For grinding, use a high-quality coffee grinder. Grinders with rota-

ting blades generate an uneven ground powder with high amounts of extreme-

ly small particles, that may clog the mesh of the espresso filters. Additionally the

extraction results will hardly be reproducible.

It is best to grind coffee beans directly before the extraction via the grinder of the

appliance. For adjusting the grinder (grind size and grinding amount; see: ‘Entering

Your Own Settings / Adjusting the Grinder’), we recommend to start your tries with

the following combinations of settings:

Grind Size Grinding Amount

9, 10 (coarse) Minimum

6 to 9 (medium) Normal

5 and 6 (fine) Maximum

EXTRACTION TIME

While extracting (brewing) the espesso, the water should flow through the coffee powder

with an optimum flow rate. Appropriate instructions are given via the machine. Select the

commands “Guide and Setting / Guide and Info / Brewing Guide”. Touch the buttons

“Balanced”, “Too fast”, and “Too slow” for displaying the appropriate hints.

FILLING THE ESPRESSO FILTER AND TAMPING THE COFFEE POWDER

On deliverance, the amount of coffee powder given off via the grinder of the appliance

is pre-set correctly for 1 cup or 2 cups of coffee. You select the desired number of cups

immediately after selecting the beverage. Do not overfill the espresso filter, when using

pre-ground coffee powder. Leave at least 3 mm of free space between the tamped

coffee powder and the rim of the espresso filter. We recommend to use the measuring

spoon at the handle of the provided tamper for getting the correct amount. Fill the measu-

ring spoon to the brim for getting the correct amount for 1 cup of espresso.

After filling the espresso filter, distribute and tamp the coffee powder evenly. It may

be useful to tap carefully at the side of the filter holder for getting an even distributi-

on, before tamping the coffee powder with the flat side of the tamper.

When applying too much force for tamping, the water will flow too slowly. If the coffee

powder is not tamped sufficiently, the water flows too quickly and your coffee will be

watery and light. Try to reach an extraction time of 4-7 seconds (see: ‘Extraction Time’).

BEFORE FIRST USE

WARNING – Always ensure that children do not play with the appli-

ance or any part of it or the packaging! Do not leave children younger than 8

years unattended, when the appliance, any part or accessories of it, or the packa-

ging are in their reach.

WARNING - RISK OF BURNS! During operation, some parts of the

appliance get very hot and may give off hot water and hot steam under high pres-

sure (e.g. group head, steam wand). Before starting any function, always ensure

to assemble the appliance completely and correctly. Always ensure to switch OFF

the appliance (pressing the on/off button; control panel and display get dark),

unplug and wait until the appliance cooled down, before moving or cleaning the

appliance and when the appliance is not in use.

WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Do not pour or spill

any liquids on or under the appliance. Do not place or immerse the appliance in

any liquids. Always keep the grinder completely dry. Therefore, do not drip or

spill any liquid into the bean hopper. Do not place clothes or similar materials

on or under the appliance during operation. If any liquid has been spilled on the

appliance or ran into the housing or grinder, immediately unplug the appliance,

and dry the appliance according to the instructions in chapter ‘Care and Clea-

ning’. Always empty the drip tray and water tank or remove these parts, before

moving the appliance (see: ‘Operation’).

1. Pull the appliance and all parts out of the shipping box. Remove and discard all

promotional labels, stickers, and packaging materials attached to your espresso

machine, but do not remove the model label at the bottom of the appliance.

Before discarding the packaging, ensure that you have found all parts and

accessories (see: ‘Knowing Your Espresso Machine’).

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2. Clean the water tank, filter holder, espresso filters, milk jug, tamper, and hop-

per lid (see: ‘Care and Cleaning’). Ensure that the hopper lid is completely dry

before closing the bean hopper with the hopper lid.

3. After cleaning, place the appliance on an appropriate working place near a

suitable wall power outlet (see: ‘Important Safeguards’).

IMPORTANT - When removing or replacing the water tank or filling the water

tank, while it is mounted at the appliance, always keep the bean hopper closed.

This will avoid that spashes get into the bean hopper. The tank lid cannot be remo-

ved. For opening the water tank, pull the tank lid up to the stop and fold the tank

lid back to the rear of the machine.

4. Fill the water tank at least up to half height. For this, you may remove the water

tank. Alternatively, use an appropriate caraffe for filling the water (see: ‘Opera-

tion’). Carefully avoid to spill the water onto the machine.

5. Insert the power plug into the wall power outlet and press the on/off button to

switch on the appliance.

PREPARATIONS AFTER PURCHASING

NOTE

These preparations have to be done once after purchasing the machine, or after a

reset to factory settings (see: ‘Entering Your Own Settings / Reset to Factory Settings‘).

On almost each page of the initial start procedure, a framed area (button) is shown

labelled with “Done” or “Next”. Touch this button to switch to the next page. When

you made a typing error, simply touch the arrow in the navigation bar (leftmost

column on the screen) for getting back to the previous page (see: “Design of the

Screen-Based Control / Navigation Bar’). The navigation bar appears on almost

all pages of the initial start procedure. All your settings may be changed later on.

Selecting the Language

For selecting the language used for the texts on the screen, the flags of the appro-

priate nations are shown on the screen.

6. Touch the flag of the nation, which native language you wish to select. On the

next page, this flag is centred on the screen.

7. Touch “Done” for confirming your selection and entering the next step.

Measuring and Entering the Water Hardness

The water hardness detemines the intervals for descaling that have to be met for

avoiding damage to the water system caused by scale deposits. During the initial

start procedure, instructions concerning the measurement of the water hardness via

the provided test strip are shown.

NOTE

Your local water supplier (water works or bottling plant) can give information on

the hardness of the water. Nevertheless, please consider that the water hardness

of your tap water may be much higher than stated by your water works, because

the water hardness is impaired by the state of the water pipes in your house. If in

doubt, you should use a test strip.

IMPORTANT - There are various types of test stripes on market that differ from each

other in handling and display. The screen pages of the appliance are adapted to

the type delivered with the appliance. When using any other type, refer to the

instructions on the pack for performing the measurement. Thereafter, enter your

result via the screen page showing the coloured graduation and select the appro-

priate value. The unit shown via the appliance is ppm.

Refer to the following table for converting the usual units of water hardness to the dis-

played value of the appliance. For this, in the column named with the unit used for

your test result select the line showing the appropriate range of valures. In this line read

the assigned value in ppm (display), whitch is shown on the display of the appliance.

Water Hardness ppm (display) °dH °e °f

soft 0 0 0-1 0-1

25 1 1.5-3 2-4

medium to

hard

50 2-5 3-8 5-10

120 6-13 8-17 11-22

hard to

very hard

250 14-23 17.5-30 23-40

425 above 24 above 30 above 40

IMPORTANT - While unpacking and using the test strip, avoid touching the indi-

cator area (bulge at one end of the test strip) with your fingers, because this could

infuence the testing result.

8. When using the provided test strip, proceed according to the instructions on the

screen. When using another type of test strip, refer to the instructions on the pack

and switch directly to the coloured graduation. Touch the area with the closest

match to your result.

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NOTE

If you wish to use another water quality later on, you should check and enter the

water hardness again. Select the command “Guide and Setting / Mainenance /

Water hardness” for showing the required pages.

Installing the Water Filter

CAUTION – Especially, when using hard water, we strongly recommend to

use the dedicated water filter, because scale deposits within the water system may

damage the machine. However, only use water filters that are recommended by

the manufacturer. Other types of filters may damage the machine. If requrired, get

in contact with your vendor.

IMPORTANT - For rinsing and soaking the water filter, use clear, cold tap water. If

the appliance is used normally (daily), the water filter has a lifetime of two months,

If the appliance is used only rarely and the water filter is installed, the water filter

has a lifetime of max. 3 weeks.

NOTE

We recommend to prepare and install the water filter on a sink or over a large,

flat bowl. You need a high vessel, where you can immerse the water filter com-

pletely in an upright position.

1. Pull the water tank vertically upwards and out of the appliance. If required, pull

out the old water filter. Rinse the water tank and fill it with approx. 2 litres of

cold, clear drinking water (at least 3/4 of its height).

2. Remove the water filter from the packaging. Turn the date disk to the month after next.

3. Preparing the water filter for use: Fill a sufficiently high vessel with cold tap

water. Let water run into the holes of the filter until the water comes out of the other

openings. When shaking the water filter, you may hear no rustling of the filter mate-

rial. Then, completely immerse the water filter in your prepared vessel, while tilting

the filter in all directions and slightly squeezing it for removing any air bubbles.

NOTE

The filter is filled correctly with water, when it is not swimming. If there are air bubbles

in the water filter, it will not stay on its seat in der water tank but come up to the surface.

4. Installing the water filter: While holding the water filter with the holes facing

upwards, take it out of your vessel and immerse it completely into the water tank.

With the water filter still immersed, turn it upside down and place the filter onto

the short tube over the valve at the bottom of the water tank. Push the water filter

down until it is kept in place.

5. Fill the water tank up to the MAX filling level with fresh, cold drinking water and

wipe dry the exterior. Then let the water tank slide vertically down at the rear of

the appliance. If required, push it down gently. Close the tank lid.

6. Touch the button “Next”.

FLUSHING THE WATER SYSTEM

WARNING – During flushing, hot water comes out of the group head and

steam wand. Do not hold your hands and arms under the group head or steam

wand. Expect splashes in the front area of the machine. Please consider that the

water in the drip tray may be hot.

CAUTION – Do not operate the appliance, when the drip tray is missing

or not installed correctly. Do not let any liquids run under the appliance.

1. Preparing the machine: If required, empty the drip tray and ensure that the drip

tray is in place correctly. Fill the water tank to the “MAX” marking with fresh,

cold drinking water (see: ‘Operation / Preparing the Maschine for Operation’).

2. Follow the instructions on the screen. For this, turn the steam wand to the rear of

the machine. Then, by holding the black handle of the filter holder in the 8 'o

clock position, you can insert the filter holder from below into the group head.

Turn the filter holder to the right side of the machine until the handle points in

right angle to the front of the machine. Doing so, you will notice a rremarkable

resistance. Point the steam wand to the large hole in the metal grid of the drip

tray. This will minimize splashing.

NOTE

Lock icons (open and closed) at the group head indicate the correct positions for

the handle of the filter holder, while installing and locking the filter holder at the

group head. Group head and steam wand are purged via 2 flushing cycles each.

On the screen, several pages inform you on the procedure.

3. Flushing: Touch the buttons “Next” and “Start” for starting the procedure and let

the machine run though the 4 flushing cycles. Thereafter, a message is shown:

“Your machine is ready to use!”

NOTE

After the preparations are done, the on/off button gets dark shortly. Then, the

machine switches on automatically. A message is shown: “Turning the maschine

on”. Wait until the home page is displayed (see: ‘Design of the Screen-Based

Control’).

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WARNING – During the starting cycle of the machine, hot water is given

off the group head. Keep your hands away, while the message “Turning on the

machine” is shown.

4. Wait until the home page appears. Thereafter, empty the drip tray and, if

required, refill the water tank. If you wish to use the grinder, fill the bean hop-

per with fresh, whole coffee beans. Then the machine is ready for making your

drinks (see: ‘Operation / Filling the Bean Hopper’).

DESIGN OF THE SCREEN-BASED CONTROL

The touch screen of the appliance can be used quite similar to the screen of a smart

phone: Several different pages are shown, holding messages, pictures, buttons and

(on many pages) a navigation bar at the leftmost column. You select the setings and

functions via touching the displayed icons and texts on the screen.

The following sections allow to get familar with the screen-based control of the

espresso machine. We recommend to switch on the machine, display the pages

and try the features, mentioned below. However, at the very first start, you must per-

form the first steps for preparating the machine for operation (see: ‘Before First Use

/ Preparations after Purchasing’).

IMPORTANT - Before switching on, always ensure that the drip tray is inserted

properly and the water tank is filled at least up to the half.

WARNING – After switching on, an initialisation process is started and hot

water will be given off via the group head. Keep your hands and arms away from

the group head.

In most cases, the icons are explained via some text. Touch the icon above or

beneath the text for selecting the assigned command. For example: On the home

page, touch the gear icon for showing the page “Guide and Settings”.

NOTE

The gear icon will appear on several places. You will find it, whenever a setting

can be changed.

With a few touches of your finger, the following pages lead to your desired drink:

• Home page: As soon as the machine is ready for operation, this page appears

(see: ‘The Home Page’).

• Drink type pages: On each of these pages, the icons of 4 drinks lead to pre-

defined settings (see: ‘The Drink Type Pages’).

NOTE

Before entering the drink page of a drink that requires coffee, in most cases an

additional page appears for selecting 1 cup or 2 cups of espresso. Touch the

appropriate icon for entering the drink page of the selected beverage.

• Drink pages: These pages offer the control areas (framed areas holding icons

and text) for the single steps of making your drink (see: ‘The Drink Pages’).

IMPORTANT - If you touch one of the function icons (bean icon, cup icon, or jug

icon) on the drink page, the assigned function of the machine will be started. Via

the icons in the navigation bar, you can go back to the previous pages, without

starting any funktion (see below: ‘Navigation Bar’).

THE NAVIGATION BAR

When a beverage type or the gear icon is selected on the home page, another

page is displayed with a white column at the left side: the navigation bar, where

you find up to 3 icons.

Symbol Funktion

Home icon: returns directly to the home page. This icon will be found always in the

navigation bar.

Arrow: leads back to the previously displayed page.

Plus sign: It offers two options for saving your changes permanently to memory

(“Default” or “MyProfile”). When using these options, your changes will be kept even

after switching off and unplugging the machine (see: ‘Properties of Your Espresso

Machine / Memory Function’).

The navigation bar is available on almost all pages, which enable any settings or

offer a selection.

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HOME PAGE

When the machine is switched on an automatic start procedure prepares the machi-

ne for operation first. An appropriate message is shown (“Turning on the machine”)

and some hot water is given off the group head. Wait until the machine is ready for

operation and the home page is shown (max. 1 minute).

The home page provides the icons of 3 different drink types: “Coffee Beverages”,

“Milk-Based Beverages” and “Tea”. The gear icon (“Guide and Setting”) leads to

some pages providing general information, functions required for maintenance, and

general settings (see: ‘Entering Your Own Settings’ and ‘Care and Cleaning‘).

When selecting a drink type (touching the assigned cup icon), the page of this drink

type is shown.

THE DRINK TYPE PAGES

These pages are shown, when touching a cup icon on the home page. They offer

the beverages assigned to the selected drink type.

Pre-defnied beverages: The standard method for making the pre-defined beverages

is programmed in the machine. Touching the cup icon of the desired beverage will

lead to the assigned drink page for making this beverage.

Self-defined beverages: Below the cup icons on each drink type page a set of 4

person icons is shown. Touching one of these icons leads to the drink page with

the settings for your own drink already active. However, the person icons are only

active, when a drink has been saved on this place in memory already. In this case,

the assigned person icon is shown solid. You save an own drink via the function

“MyProfile” (see: ‘Entering Your Own Settings’).

The following beverages are pre-programmed:

Coffee

Beverages:

Espresso, Espresso Pod, Cafè Crema, Americano, Espresso Macchiato

Coffee is the main ingredient for making these beverages. However, for Espresso Mac-

chiato some hot milk is used.

For making “Americano” (Long Black), espresso is made via the brewing function first.

Thereafter hot water is added via the steam wand. The complete method is program-

med within the appliance.

Milk-Based

Beverages:

Hot Milk, Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato, Cafe latte, Flat White

The “Hot Milk” function is suited for heating and texturing milk without preparing any

other ingredient. Milk and coffee are the ingredients for the other beverages.

Tea:

White Tea, Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Black Tea

The tea functions use various different temperatures for brewing tea. Select the appropri-

ate tea function as well, for preparing other hot drinks or giving off some hot water (see:

‘Properties of Your Espresso Machine / Tea and Hot Water with Various Temperatures’).

DRINK PAGES

The assigend drink page is shown, after selecting a drink on the drink type page. 1

to 3 Control areas (framed areas holding some icons) provide the required machine

functions:

• Use the bean icon for starting the grinder (see: ‘Operation / Using the Grinder’).

• The cup icon starts the brewing function for making coffee or tea. When making

coffee: the hot water is given off via the group head. For making tea: the

water is provided via the steam wand.

• The jug icon starts the steam function for heating and texturing milk (see: ‘Ope-

ration / Texturing Milk’). The hot water is given off via the steam wand.

CAUTION – The machine functions are started always via the appropri-

ate icon on the drink page. Please note, that the machine may execute the

assigned function immediately (grinding coffee powder or giving off hot water or

steam). Ensure to prepare the appliance accordingly. For example, install the cor-

rect espresso filter in the filter holder and push the filter holder into the grinder

adapter, before touching the bean icon.

When a function is started, another page is shown with the selected icon and the

“Stop” button. Touch the “Stop” button for cancelling the function and returning to

the drink page.

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IMPORTANT - The machine functions for grinding and brewing (coffee or tea)

stop automatically. However, in most cases, you must stop the steam function (jug

icon) for texturing (frothing) milk manually, as soon as the desired temperature and

texture are reached.

Beverages Made with Coffee

Allmost all beverages on the drink pages of the “Coffee Beverages” and “Milk-Based

Beverages” are made with coffee. Therefore, you need to select the number of cups

(1 or 2), before entering the drink page. There are only 2 exceptions:

• When using “Espresso Pod”, only one separate E.S.E. Pod may be used. The-

refore, only 1 cup can be brewed at a time.

• The beverage “Hot Milk” is the only one, which is prepared without coffee. You

fill the desired amount of milk into the milk jug.

IMPORTANT - Select the appropriate espresso filter according to the number of

cups, you wish to make. The single wall filter and double wall filter are provided

for 1 cup and 2 cups. Via the info icon you can display a picture of the best

suited espresso filter for your drink. The arrow in the navigation bar leads back to

the drink page.

NOTE

There is no restriction to use all provided machine functions for making your drink.

For example: When filling the espresso filter manually with pre-ground coffee pow-

der, the bean icon is unnecessary. Additionally, textured milk can be made for all

beverages belatedly (see: ‚Operation / Texturing Milk‘).

Again the gear icon appears—this time above the icons of the machine functions. Use

it for displaying the setting page for changing the appropriate value (see below: ‘The

Setting Pages’). For example: Via the gear icon above the bean icon, the grinding

amount of coffee beans and, therefore, the strength of your coffee may be changed.

NOTE

The factory settings are optimized for the recommended espresso filter and the

selected drink. It is a good idea to start your first tries with these settings.

Tea and Hot Water

On the drink pages of tea beverages only 1 control area is shown (see: ‘Operation

/ Making Tea’). The hot water is given off via the steam wand. The operating ele-

ments on the tea pages are just the same as with the coffee beverages (see above).

THE SETTING PAGES

When touching a gear icon of the control areas on the drink page, the assigned

setting page appears for adjusting the selected value.

• Use the buttons “+” and “–” for increasing or decreasing the value in 3-4 possi-

ble steps.

• Via the arrow in the navigation bar you go back to the drink page.

NOTE

After changing a value, your changes will be effective until you switch off the

appliance. You may save your new value as “default“ or—in combination with all

other changes for the currently selected drink—as your own, new drink (“My Pro-

file”), For this, touch the plus sign in the navigation bar (see: ‘Entering Your Own

Settings’).

NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SCREEN

The machine provides several Instructions for making your coffee. We would like to

encourage you to use this quick and simple way for getting aid:

• General instructions concerning functions and operations: Select the com-

mand “Guide and Settings / Guide and Info”. Then select the desired subject.

You can leaf through the pages via the “Next” button. The buttons “Back” or

“Done” return to the subject page. If required, go back to the previous page

via the arrow in the navigation bar (leftmost column).

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Subject page Content

Grinding

guide

The option “Adjusting grinding” gives an instruction for setting the grind size.

Select “Filter” for getting tips according to the selection of the optimum espresso filters.

Brewing guide Explains the meaning of the extraction time and how to reach the optimum.

Tips

Provides instructions for using the manual control of the grinder (“Manual Grinding”)

and brewing function (“Manual Brewing”).

The subject “Removing Filter” shows an appropriate method for removing the espresso

filter from the filter holder.

Statistic Displays several operating data of the machine.

• While making your coffee drinks: On the drink pages of the coffee beverages

and milk-based beverages, you find the info icon . Touch this icon for getting

advice concerning the best suited espresso filter for the currently selected coffee

drink. Via the arrow in the navigation bar you get back to the drink page.

• Error messages: When a function is not working properly, the appliance dis-

plays an appropriate error message, giving tips for solving the problem. For

example: “Water tank empty Fill the water tank”. Some messages show the

“Done” button, you need to touch for confirming that the problem is solved. In

other cases, the appliance resumes operation automatically.

• Messages concerning the operating conditions: When the machine is pre-

paring operation, an appropriate message may be displayed. For example:

“Allow cooling for the right brewing temperature”.

MAKING YOUR DRINKS

WARNING – Do not leave children younger than 8 years and animals

without supervision, if the appliance is in their reach. Always switch off via the

on/off button (screen gets dark) an unplug the appliance, when it is not in use

and/or left without supervision.

WARNING - RISK OF BURNS! – The appliance gives off hot water

and hot steam with high pressure. Always ensure that the appliance is assembled

completely and correctly, before starting a function. Only touch parts coming in

contact with hot water via the handles (e.g. steam wand, filter holder). Expect

splashes, especially near the drip tray. Only use vessels made of heat-resistant

materials (e.g. china, metal) for operation! Due to the extreme local heating

when texturing milk, even heat-resistant glass could crack and plastic could

melt, resulting in splinters, particles and harmful chemicals getting into your beve-

rages. Additionally, hot liquid could run out, causing injuries and damage.

WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! – Do not let any liquid

run onto or under the appliance. Wipe off spilled liquids immediately. The appli-

ance drains surplus water automatically into the drip tray. Wait for approx. 10

seconds after each use, before emptying the drip tray.

CAUTION – Drip tray and water tank must be installed correctly, before

using the appliance. Always keep the filling level in the water tank between the

MIN and MAX markings. Do not overfill the water tank.

Descale the appliance in time to avoid damage and useless energy loss caused

by scale deposits (see: ‘Descaling the Water System’). We will not be liable for

any damage caused by excess scale deposits. It is crucial to enter the correct water

hardness of the water used for the appliance at the appropriate page of the screen

and pay attention to the descaling message given via the appliance (see: ‘Before

First Use / Preparations After Purchasing’ and ‘Descaling the Water System’).

IMPORTANT - We recommend to empty and refill the water tank daily. Only

use plain low-mineral drinking water (see: ‘Properties of Your Espresso Machine

/ Required Water Quality’). After prolonged storage time, you should purge the

water system, before using the appliance again (see: ‘Care and Cleaning / Pur-

ging the Water System’).

For useful tips according to the screen-based control and the properties and use of

the espresso machine refer to ‘Properties of Your Espresso Machine’ and ‘Design of

the Screen-Based Control’. For solving problems, check the troubleshooting in chap-

ter ‘Solving Problems’.

NOTE

The various functions for the appliance (brewing, steam, and hot water) cannot be

used simultaneously.

FILLING THE WATER TANK

CAUTION – Always move the water tank vertically for removing or installing

the water tank, to avoid damage to the valves at the bottom of the water tank or at

the water intake of the appliance. For removing, installing and filling the water tank,

always close the hopper lid to avoid that splashes of water get into the bean hopper.

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NOTE

You may use a sufficient caraffe for filling the water tank, while the water tank is

still mounted at the appliance. For this, pull the tank lid completely upwards and

fold it back. With this method, avoid spilling the water on the machine. Prefer

removing the water tank for filling.

1. Grasp the water tank at both sides and pull it vertically upwards. Alternatively,

you may pull the water tank out via the tank lid.

2. Fold back the tank lid and empty any residues of water. Rinse the water tank

with fresh tap water. Then fill in clear, cold drinking water (see: ‘Properties of

Your Espresso Machine / The Required Water Quality’). If required, wipe dry

the exterior of the water tank.

3. Hold the water tank at the tank lid and slide the water tank vertically down at

the rear of the appliance. Close the tank lid.

FILLING THE BEAN HOPPER

CAUTION – Fill the bean hopper with dry, whole, and freshly roasted cof-

fee beans only. Grounded coffee, instant coffee, caramelized or moist coffee

beans and any other objects may damage the grinder. After filling, the hopper lid

must be closed correctly.

Remove the hopper lid and fill up to 220g dry, whole coffee beans into the bean

hopper. Thereafter, close the bean hopper via the hopper lid.

EMPTYING THE DRIP TRAY

At least, when the red filling indicator comes up at the metal grid, empty the drip

tray to avoid overflow.

IMPORTANT - When the appliance has been in operation just before, the water

in the drip tray may be hot. Additionally, the content of the drip tray may easily

be spilled, when the drip tray is overfilled.

1. Grasp the drip tray at the front and pull it out carefully.

2. Remove the metal grid and the red filling indicator and empty the drip tray. If

required, rinse the drip tray with clear tap water. Then wipe dry the exterior of

the drip tray.

3. Replace the filling indicator onto the post at the left side of the drip tray and turn

the filling indicator until it slides completely down. Replace the metal grid. When

the drip tray is installed, the three wide holes in the metal grid must face to the

left rear side of the machine. Ensure that the metal grid is lying stably.

4. Replace the drip tray. It may not protrude the base of the appliance. If required,

slightly push the drip tray in.

PREPARING THE APPLIANCE FOR OPERATION

1. Ensure that the water tank is filled with a sufficient amount of cold water. Ensure

that the drip tray is empty and correctly in place (see: ‘Filling the Water Tank’

and ‘Emptying the Drip Tray’). If you wish to operate the grinder, ensure that a

sufficient amount of whole coffee beans is in the bean hopper (see: ‘Filling the

Bean Hopper’).

2. Connect the espresso machine to a sufficient wall power outlet (see: ‘Important

Safeguards for Electrical Appliances’).

WARNING – During the start procedure, hot water is given off via the

group head. Do not hold your hands and arms under the group head.

3. Press the on/off button. The power button flashes and a message is shown:

“Turning on the machine”. Wait until the home page is displayed on the screen

(see: ‘Design of the Screen-Based Control’). The start procedure will take max.

1 minute.

NOTE

When the machine is switched on for the very first time, it must be prepared for

operation first. Let the machine guide you through this process (see: ‘Before First

Use’).

NOTE

When the machine is switched on, the warming plate on top of the appliance is

heated. We recommend to use this feature for warming your cups and thus kee-

ping your beverages hot.

MAKING COFFEE

NOTE

For all coffee-based drinks espresso is required. Hot milk and textured milk should be

made thereafter, because the temperature of the water system for this task is signi-

ficantly higher than the correkt coffee temperature. To avoid that the coffee will be

burnt after texturing milk, the appliance cools down the water system automatically.

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The operating elements on the screen pages are explained in chapter ‘Design of the

Screen-Based Control’. You should get familiar with this features first.

Selecting Your Drink

1. On the home page touch the icon of the desired drink type and thereafter the

icon of the drink.

For making plain, black espresso or coffee, select “Coffee Beverages” and “Espres-

so”, “Coffee Crema”, or “Americano” (Long Black). On this page, you will find the

function for using espresso pods as well. “Espresso Macchiato” is the only drink on

this page that is prepared with milk. All other drinks that require milk will be found

on the page “Milk-Based Beverages”.

NOTE

We recommend to use the command “Coffee Beverages / Espresso Pod”, whene-

ver you wish to use espresso pods, because this function is perfectly adapted to

this utilization. If you wish to add milk, use the command “Milk-Based Beverages

/ Hot Milk” for heating and/or texturing milk.

2. In most cases, a page is shown for selecting the number of cups (“1 cup” or “2

cup”). Touch one fo the displayed icons for showing the drink page, where the

control areas (framed areas) of the machine functions (single steps for making

your drink) are given: the bean icon for using the grinder, the cup icon for the

extraction, and if required, the jug icon for texturing (frothing) milk (see: ‘Design

of the Screen-Based Control’).

NOTE

When using espresso pods, you can use only 1 espresso pod for 1 cup of espres-

so. Therefore, the appliance skips over the page for selecting the number of cups.

Additionally, you will find only the cup icon on the page “Espresso Pod”, because

the grinder is not used. If you wish to add milk to your espresso, please use the

command “Milk-Based Beverages / Hot Milk” (see: ‘Frothing Milk’).

3. You can change the essential values for making your drink. For this, touch the

gear icon in the control area of the assigned machine function (see: ‘Entering

Your Own Settings’).

4. Prepare the extraction according to the following sections.

Preparing the Filter Holder

The quality of your espresso depends on the correct selection of the espresso filter. If

required, touch the info icon for displaying a picture of the best suited espresso

filter for the selected drink. You get back to the selected drink page via the arrow

in the navigation bar.

IMPORTANT - There may be only one separate espresso filter in the filter holder.

On the page “Guide and Settings / Guide and Info / Tips / Removing Filter” an

instruction for removing the espresso filter from the filter holder is given.

NOTE

You can tell the single wall espresso filters from the double wall espresso filters by

holding them up to the light. The light will shine through the pores of the sieve in

the bottom of the single wall espresso filter only.

You find a picture of the Pod filter via the command “Guide and Setting / Guide

and Info / Grinding Guide / Filter”. Via the “Next” buttons, switch to the page

“E.S.E Pod Filter” and touch the “Info” button.

1. Select the suited espresso filter. If required, remove the currently installed espres-

so filter. Then press the selected espresso filter into the filter holder until it clicks

stably into place.

You can grind the coffee beans directly into the espresso filter (see: ‘Using the Grin-

der’). Alternatively, you may fill the espresso filter manually with pre-ground coffee

powder (see: ‘Filling the Espresso Filter manually’) or use an espresso pod (see:

‘Using Espresso Pods’).

IMPORTANT - Do not fill any coffee powder into the Pod filter, because this one

is designed for espresso pods only. Additionally, select the drink “Espresso Pod”

for this.

2. We recommend to warm up the filter holder and espresso filter by letting hot

water run into the filter holder via the group head. Simply touch the cup icon for

starting the brewing function. This is useful for purging and pre-heating the group

head, too.

3. After purging, thoroughly wipe dry the filter holder and espresso filter. Other-

wise, during extraction, the water may miss the coffee powder and flow at the

rim of the espresso filter.

Using Espresso Pods

IMPORTANT - For using espresso pods, you need the Pod filter. Only use 1

espresso pod for each extraction. In general, usual coffee pods are too large and

therefore unsuitable. Do not fill coffee powder into the Pod filter.

1. In any case, select the command “Coffee Beverages / Espresso Pod” for using

espresso pods (see: ‘Selecting Your Drink’).

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2. Push the espresso pod into the Pod filter and press the rim of the espresso pod

onto the side walls of the Pod filter. The espresso pod must be well centred inside

the Pod filter. The rim of the espresso pod may not protrude the rim of the Pod

filter. Otherwise, leakage between the filter holder and group head will occur.

Filling the Espresso Filter Manually

Only use coffee powder that is suited for espresso machines with a sufficiently fine

grind size. When using espresso pods refer to the section ‘Using Espresso Pods’.

IMPORTANT - We strongly recommend to use only coffee powder, that is ground

via a high-quality grinder (e.g. the grinder of the machine). Grinders with simple

rotating blades produce an uneven grind size with a high portion of extremely

small particles that may clog the mesh of the espresso filters.

IMPORTANT - The amounts given in the following instructions refer to the measu-

ring cup at the handle of the provided tamper. For measuring out, fill the measuring

cup full to the brim with coffee powder.

1. Fill the appropriate amount of coffee powder into the espresso filter. We recom-

mend to fill 1 measuring cup of coffee powder into the 1 cup espresso filter, use

2 measurings cups for the 2 cups espresso filter.

NOTE

If required, fill in and tamper the coffee powder in portions to avoid overflow. At

the maximum, you should use the amount given above, because the coffee pow-

der needs sufficient space for swelling. There must be at least 3 mm of free space

between the surface of the coffee powder and the brim of the espresso filter.

2. Proceed with the section ‘Tamping the Coffee Powder’.

Using the Grinder

You can grind the coffee powder directly into the espresso filter via the integrated

grinder of the machine. With every start of the grinder, the programmed dosage for

1 cup or 2 cups is given off according to your selection (see: ‘Selecting Your Drink’).

You start the grinder via the bean icon in the appropriate control area. Ensure that

the bean hopper is filled with an appropriate amount of coffee beans.

NOTE

Usually, the grinder stops after delivering the programmed amount. However, you

can stop the grinder manually any time you like via touching the “Stop” button.

Additionally, there are various options for programming the grinder (see: ‘Entering

Your Own Settings / Setting Up the Grinder’).

NOTE

When using the grinder for the first time, the correct amount may not be given

off during the first grinding cycles. We recommend to place a vessel under the

grinder outlet and start the grinder repeatedly (approx. 5 times), before filling the

espresso filter.

1. Push the filter holder into the grinder adapter below the grinder outlet.

2. Touch the bean icon for starting the grinder. The grinder gives off the program-

med amount of coffee powder for the selected number of cups (1 cup or 2 cups).

3. Wait until the grinder stops automatically or stop the grinder manually via tou-

ching the “Stop” button. Thereafter, pull the filter holder out of the grinder adap-

ter and use the tamper for pressing the coffee powder into the espresso filter (see

below: ‘Tamping the Coffee Powder’).

Tamping the Coffee Powder

1. Distribute the coffee powder as evenly as possible.

2. Tamp the coffee powder via the tamper of the appliance. If you have filled in

too much coffee powder, use any flat tool for scraping off some coffee powder,

before tamping the remaining powder.

NOTE

After tamping, there must be 2-3mm of free space to the rim of the espresso filter.

Use the 2 cups espresso filter, if you wish to use more coffee powder. Try to apply

the same force for each tamping process. However, the force for tamping is not

as crucial as the evenness of the surface.

3. Wipe off any coffee particles from the rim of the espresso filter. For getting a

tight seal at the group head during extraction, it is crucial that the rim is absolu-

tely dry and clean.

Installing the Filter holder

NOTE

Refer to the lock icons at the group head for finding the correct position of the

handle of the filter holder during installation (open lock) and during extraction (clo-

sed lock). If required, turn the steam wand to the back post of the appliance for

getting free access to the group head.

1. Insert the filter holder with the handle in the 8 o'clock position (open lock icon)

from the bottom up into the group head.

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