Mistral MEM815 User manual

Espresso Coffee Machine
Model: MEM815
Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, in
order to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock, and/or injury to persons, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed, including:
For Your Safety
Read all instructions carefully, even if you are
quite familiar with the appliance.
• Read Instruction manual carefully.
• This appliance shall not be used by children.
Children less than 3 years should be kept
away unless continuously supervised.
• Make sure that your outlet voltage
corresponds to the voltage stated on the
rating label of the coffee machine.
• To protect against re, electric shock and
injury to persons do not immerse cord, plug or
unit in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before
inserting or removing parts and or before
cleaning the appliance.
• Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any
manner. Return appliance to an authorized
service facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
• The use of accessories not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer may result in re,
electric shock or injury to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surface.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or in a heated oven.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended
use.
• Only ll the tank with clean and cold water.
Never ll the tank with mineral water, milk or
other liquids.
• To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet.
Always hold the plug. Avoid pulling the cord.
• Some parts of appliance are hot when
operated, so do not touch with hand.
• Do not leave the appliance on unattended.
• The environment temperature of operating or
storing shall be more than 0 degrees Celsius.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to
atmospheric agents (sun, rain and so on).
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
supervised or instruction concerning use of
the appliances by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• This appliance has been incorporated with a
grounded plug. Please ensure the wall outlet
in your house is well earthed.
• Do not let the coffee machine operate
without water.
• Do not use outdoors or for commercial
purpose.
• Your appliance must never be switched
on through an external timer or any kind of
separate remote control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in
household kitchens and similar applications.
• DO NOT PUT FINGERS IN coffee ow outlet
and steam release nozzle.
• To prevent damage to the appliance do not
use alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning,
use a soft cloth and a mild detergent.
• DO NOT overll the water tank past the max
level, doing so poses a scalding, electric
shock or re risk.
• Always operate the appliance on a smooth,
even, stable surface. Do not place the unit on
or near a hot surface.
• Ensure that the unit is switched off after use.
• Do not move while the appliance in
operation.

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Warning
If the supply power cord is damaged, the power
cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
This product has not been designed for any uses
other than those specied in this booklet.
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Features of Your Espresso Coffee Machine
1. Control Panel
2. Steam Control Knob
3. Filter
4. Steam Wand
5. Coffee Filter Holder
6. Measuring Spoon/Tamper
7. Water Tank
8. Drip Tray Plate
9. Drip Tray
A. Steam Button
B. Coffee Button
C. On/Off Button
D. Steam indicator - Lights up green when the steam temperature is reached.
E. Coffee indicator - Lights up green when the coffee temperature is reached.
F. Power indicator - Lights up red when the power button is pressed.

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Getting to Know
Your Espresso Coffee
Machine
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Coffee Machine. Before rst using your new
Coffee Machine, it is most important that you
read and follow the instructions in this use and
care booklet, even if you feel you are familiar
with this type of appliance.
Your attention is drawn particularly to the section
dealing with IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS. Find a
safe and convenient place to keep this booklet
handy for future reference.
This appliance has been designed to operate
from a standard domestic power outlet. It is not
intended for industrial or commercial use.
Before First Use
Before rst use, carefully unpack
the unit and remove all packaging materials.
Wash the Water Tank, Coffee Filter Holder, Filter,
Measuring Spoon / Tamper in warm soapy water,
then rinse and dry well.
Note: Do not immerse the main body in
water or any other liquid.
Set the Coffee Filter Holder
Insert the Coffee Filter(3) into the Coffee Filter
Holder(5), make sure you align the notch on the
Coffee Filter(3) with the groove on the Coffee
Filter Holder(5).
• Rotate the Coffee Filter Holder(5) to the left or
right to lock it in place.
Before You Use The Espresso Coffee
Machine
The coffee machine needs to be cleaned with
hot water to make sure your rst cup of coffee is
perfect:
• Remove all the package.
• Make sure that the steam Control Knob (2) is
set to ‘0’, Make sure the steam button
(), and the Coffee Button ( ) are in the
Off position (Not pressed in).
• Remove the Water Tank (7) at the rear of the
unit.
• Fill the Water Tank (7) with fresh water, making
sure do not exceed the ‘max’ or lower than
the ‘min’ level and insert it back into the rear
of the unit.
• Without adding coffee powder, place the
Coffee Filter Holder (5) including the empty
Coffee Filter (3) into the dock (Fig.1), turn anti-
clockwise until it is xed tight (Fig.2 and 3).
Check the Steam Control Knob (2) is set to ‘0’.
Place an espresso coffee cup onto the Drip Tray
Plate(8).
• Connect the mains plug to the mains supply.
• Press the On/Off( ) button , the Power
Indicator light (F) will illuminate red.
• Press the Coffee Button( ) , water will now
pump through. While water is owing out,
press the Coffee Button( ) again . This allows
the coffee machine to pre-heat. When the
coffee machine has heated, the Coffee
Indicator Light (E) will illuminate green, press
the Coffee Button( ) and hot water will ow
out.
• After water has been allowed to ow for
1 minute, press the Coffee Button( ) to
stop. Discard the water and clean the cup
thoroughly, you can now start making coffee.
Note: There maybe a noise when using
the appliance for the rst time, this
is normal as the appliance pump is
exclude air inside, this should disappear
after approximately 20 seconds.

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How To Use Your
Espresso Coffee
Machine
Pre-heating The machine
To make a good espresso coffee it is
recommended to preheat the coffee machine
before making the coffee. Pre-heating includes
the Coffee Filter Holder(5) and the cup(s) so that
the avor and temperature of the coffee is not
inuenced by the cold parts.
• Remove the Water Tank (7) at the rear of the
unit.
• Fill the Water Tank (7) with water making sure
you do not exceed the ‘max’ or not lower
than ‘min’ level and insert it back into the rear
of the unit.
Note: Insert the water pump suction hose
into the water tank prior to positioning
water tank into place.
• Insert the Coffee Filter (3) into the Coffee Filter
Holder (5), make sure you align the notch on
the lter with the groove on the Coffee Filter
Holder(5). Rotate the Coffee Filter (3) to the
left or right to lock it in Coffee Filter Holder(5).
• Without adding coffee place the Coffee Filter
Holder (5) (including the empty coffee lter)
into the dock (Fig 1), turn anti-clockwise until it
is xed tight (Fig 2 and 3).
• Check again to ensure the Steam Control
Knob (2) is set to ‘0’. Make sure the Steam
Button
(), and the Coffee Button( ) are in the
“Off” position (Not pressed in). Place an
espresso coffee cup(s) onto the Drip Tray
Plate (8).
If you need making two small cups of coffee,
place one cup under each nozzle of the
Coffee Filter Holder (5).
Connect the mains plug to the mains supply.
Press the On/Off Button( ) , the red Power
Indicator Light (F) will illuminate.
• Press the Coffee Button( ) , water will now
pump through. While water is owing out,
press the Coffee Button( ) again. This allows
the coffee machine to preheat. When the
coffee machine has heated, the Coffee
Indicator Light (E) will illuminate turn green,
press the Coffee Button( ) and hot water
will ow out. After about 20 seconds, press the
Coffee Button( ) , to stop the water owing.
• Your coffee machine and cup are now
preheated.
Making an Espresso Coffee
• Remove the Coffee Filter Holder (5).
• Using the Measuring spoon (6), add ground
coffee powder to the Coffee Filter (3) Only ll
half way for one small cup of coffee, ll it full
for two cups.
• Press the ground coffee powder tightly using
the Tamper (6) at the end of the Measuring
Spoon (6).
• Set the Coffee Filter (3) and Coffee Filter
Holder (5) under the dock (see Fig.1), and
turn it anti-clockwise until it is xed tight and
securely (see Fig.2 and Fig.3).
• Pour out the hot water in the cup(s) from
pre-heating, then place your hot cups on to
the Drip Tray Plate (8). Make sure the Steam
Control Knob (2) is at the ‘0’ position and the
Steam Button( ) is not pressed in.
• Once the Coffee Indicator Light(E) illuminates
green, press the Coffee Button( ) , after a
brief moment coffee will ow out.
• Press the Coffee Button( ) to stop when the
desired coffee is obtained, or the color of
coffee changes to a lighter color - indicating
it is weak.
• After your coffee is made, press the On/Off
Button( ) . The Power Indicator Light (F) and
Coffee Indicator (E) will go out. Your coffee is
ready now.
WARNING: Do not leave the coffee
machine unattended during coffee
making process, as you need operate it
manually.
Note: During coffee brewing or steam
making process, it is normal for the
Coffee Indicator Light (E) to go on and
off. This indicates that the thermostat
is controlling the heating element to
maintain correct temperature.
• On completion of coffee pouring process,
you can remove the Coffee Filter Holder (5)
by turning it clockwise and dispose of the
used coffee granules in the Coffee lter(3,
press the lter retention clip on the handle to
release the lter from the lter holder.
• Let them cool down completely, then rinse
under running water.

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Making a Cappuccino Coffee
• Prepare your espresso coffee as detailed
above in ‘Making Espresso Coffee’ .Make
sure the cup is big enough to accommodate
both the coffee and the frothed milk.
• Make sure that the Steam Control Knob (2) is
at the ‘0’ position.
• Press the Steam Button( ) , until the Steam
Indicator light (D) illuminates green.
• Fill a jug with about 100 ml of milk for each
prepared cappuccino, recommend to use
full cream milk at refrigerator temperature
(not hot).
• In order to get better milk foam performance,
open Steam Control Knob(2) for
approximately 15 seconds without putting it in
the milk yet. This will clear out any cold water
in the system. Then put the Steam Control
Knob(2) back to ‘0’ position and conduct the
next step.
• Insert the Steam Wand (4) into the milk about
2 cm depth, then turn the Steam Control
Knob(2) slowly anti-clockwise. Steam will
come out from the Steam Wand (4).
• Frothed milk is produced by moving jug in
circular motion while the Steam wand(4) is
submerged in the milk.
Warning: Never touch the steam outlet
during steam venting and be careful not
to get burnt.
Note: Always turn the Steam Control
Knob (2) slowly to release the steam in a
controlled manner.
• When frothing the milk is complete, you can
turn the Steam Control Knob (2) back to the
‘0’ position. The best temperature for frothed
milk is 70°C, so take care as there will be
plenty of steam coming from it.
• After frothing the milk, put an empty jug
under the Steam Wand (4), then turn on the
Steam Control Knob (2) and press down the
Coffee Button( ) to the lower position, this
will allow hot water to ow from the steam
nozzle, operate for approximately 30 seconds,
then turn it off again. This will clean out the
steam tube.
• Press and release the On/Off Button( ) to
switch the machine off.
• Pour the frothed milk into the espresso coffee
you prepared, now the cappuccino is ready.
• Sweeten if desired and sprinkle the froth with
a little cocoa powder.
Note: If the steam outlet becomes
blocked: Turn the steam knob to ‘0’
position and allow the coffee machine
to cool down for about half an hour, then
poke the steam outlet several times with
a needle about 1mm in diameter until
it clears. Finally, press down the Steam
Button( ) and turn on the Steam Control
Knob (2) to check if the appliance can
produce steam normally when the
Steam Indicator (D) green illuminates.
Finally, when cool clean the steam outlet
with damp cloth.
Note: After steaming, we recommend
you allow the machine to cool down for
at least for 5 mins before making coffee
again. Otherwise a burnt odor may
manifest itself in your espresso coffee.
If you want to make more coffee immediately:
• Press and release the Steam Button( ) to
the ‘Off’ position; dip the Steam Wand(4)
into a cup, Press the Coffee Button( ) the
‘On’ position and turn on the Steam Control
Knob(2) and there will be water owing from
Steam Wand(4); after the Coffee Indicator(E)
goes out, press and release the Coffee
Button( ) to the ‘Off’ position, then turn the
Steam Control Knob (2) to ‘0’ position. When
the Coffee Indicator(E) illuminates, you can
start to make coffee again.
Automatic power ‘Off’ function
• The coffee machine will turn itself off
automatically 25 minutes after pressing the
On/Off( ) button.
Keep Warm Function
The coffee machine can keep your coffee warm
momentarily by placing the coffee cup on the
Top warm plate.

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De-scaling your Espresso Coffee
Machine
When tap water is heated, calcium and other
mineral deposits attach themselves to the inside
of your coffee machine. Excessive limescale
build up will damage the coffee machine,
the steam tube is particularly vulnerable to
blockage and should be cleaned regularly. We
recommend using bottled water or ltered water.
If you cannot do this and use water straight
form the tap, then it is necessary to de-scale the
coffee machine regularly. Do no use vinegar but
a commercially available decalcication agent,
carefully follow the quantities recommended in
the instructions of the agent.
How to de-scale:
To make sure your coffee machine can operate
efciently the internal piping must be cleaned.
You should clean away the mineral deposits left
every 4 weeks - if you live in a hard water area
every 2 weeks. Better still, just use bottled water
and none of this will be necessary.
• Fill the Water Tank (7) with water and
de-scaler to the ‘MAX’ level.
• Follow the steps as detailed in ‘Pre-heating’
above.
• Press the On/Off Button( ) to turn on the
unit, the Power Indicator(F) (red) will be
illuminated, press the Coffee Button(B) ,
make sure the Steam Button( ) is in the off
position, when there is water owing out, shut
off the water pump by pressing the Coffee
Button(B) again, and wait for a moment. The
coffee machine will begin to heat.
• The green Coffee Indicator light (E) will
illuminate to show when heating has nished.
• Press down the Coffee Button( ) and allow
water to ow through, then shut off the water
pump and wait for 5 seconds.
• Press the Steam Button( ) , and wait until the
green Steam Indicator light (D) illuminates.
Make steam for 2 minutes, then turn the
Steam Control Knob (2) to the ‘0’ position to
stop making steam.
• Press the On/Off Button( ) to turn off the unit
immediately, leave the de-scaler in the unit
for at least 15 minutes.
• Empty the tank and rell with clean water.
Restart the unit and repeat the above steps
at least 3 times with clean water.
Care and Cleaning
Always Switch off and unplug the appliance
before cleaning.
• Empty any water that may be inside the
coffee machine by turning on the steam
function for approximately 2-3 minutes, or
until steam no longer comes from the Steam
Nozzle.
• Unplug from the mains and allow coffee
machine cool down completely before
cleaning.
• Clean housing of coffee machine with damp
cloth and clean water tank.
• Wash the drip tray and removable drip tray
plate regularly, then dry thoroughly.
• Never immerse the housing in water for
cleaning.
• Immediately remove the plastic funnel over
the steam nozzle by turning it gently after
use, wash in warm soapy water and dry
thoroughly.
• Clean the metal tube with a damp cloth, dry
and replace the plastic funnel.
• Wash the measuring spoon with tamper in
warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.
Note: Clean the appliance after every
use in order to keep it in good working
order.
Note: Do not allow water to sit in the
tank, empty the tank after every use.

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Trouble shooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
Water is leaking from the
bottom of the machine
Too much water in the drip tray Clean out the drip tray
Water is leaking from the outer
side of the lter
There is some ground coffee on
edge of lter
Clean it off
Tainted taste to the coffee Allowing water to sit too long,
improper cleaning
Clean and de-scale
Low or no steam from the
steam wand
Steam wand is clogged up Clean and de-scale
Poor milk frothing Using skimmed milk Full cream milk is best
Specication:
Supply voltage:….........................…220-240v~ 50Hz
Power consumption:….................................…850W
Protection Class: ….............................................…..I
Water Tank Capacity:…......................................1.2L
Note: As a result of continual improvements, the design and specications of the
product within may differ slightly to the unit illustrated from the packaging.

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Notes