Olympia Express Moca SD Owner's manual

Moca SD Owner’s Book

Moca SD
owner’s book
Product information
User manual
Tips for Baristas
Glarnerland
OWNER
MOCA SD Nº
DATE OF PURCHASE

Dear Olympia Express owner.
From its roots in northern Italy, the passion for the drink has
gained popularity throughout the world. Espresso for every-
one, for the filter coffee drinkers in the European north to the
tea nations of Asia. Products get developed faster and become
cheaper in order to cover the ever-growing demand.
By purchasing an Olympia Express Moca grinder, you have
consciously chosen to go down another path: Highest coffee
culture and coffee indulgence. You are looking at a handmade
machine, compact and elegant, build from premium materials
which, do not include error prone electrics. Take your time and
dive into the fascinating world of coffee, be inspired to learn
the craft of a Barista, using your machine to learn and to per-
fect your skills: It starts with the choice of the bean, the ideal
grind setting, the optimal temperature as well as the water
pressure right. You will be rewarded with a multifaceted taste
experience, which you can vary to meet your ‘gusto’ thanks to
the great variety of espresso roasts.
Our espresso machines have been built with Swiss precision
for over 90 years. They are to be found all over the world and
thanks to the machines’ robustness also used in its most remote
areas. We are proud of the Machines’ reputation, which it
acquired over the decades and we support our Olympia-Express
Family with help and deeds. This support we can also promise
you. But first we would like to ask you to read the User manual
inquisitively and thorough. Our machines have many charac-
teristics – it is important to know them and you will be
rewarded for using them.
We wish you much joy with your Olympia Express.
«We don’t want to produce machines that just last three
or four years, but rather three or four generations.»
Thomas Schätti, President Olympia Express SA
01 Olympia Express espresso machine in the «Rest.Bar»,
Grand-Chêne Lausanne, 1940s
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ContentHow to get the most from this owner’s book
This manual aims not only like to make you feel proud, but
also to give you the information necessary for that ultimate
espresso experience. Our book includes a thorough user
manual for the Espresso grinder “Moca” as well as the guarantee
terms for your machine (inserted as a card). Furthermore, you
will find out about the importance of the bean, tips on how to
adjust the coffee grinder, how to make an espresso
and helpful tips for further reading.
Important!
Even if you would like to start straight away, please read the
safety instructions on page 08 first, in order to enjoy your
Olympia Express equipment for a long time.
In the middle of the book you will find an
illustration of the Moca SD with all its parts
(these elements are italicized 2in the text).
Safety instructions 08
01 Moca
The perfect grinder 10
Getting started 12
Grind setting, dosage and other tips 13
Cleaning and maintenance 16
Servicing and replacement 18
Warranty, customer service and disposal 19
02 Espresso
The importance of the water 20
The importance of the bean 21
Perfect espresso in five steps 22
Judging the result 24
03 First aid and more
Troubleshooting 26
Ideas and suggestions 28
Disposal / Recycling 29
Control elements, exterior view 32
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Important safeguards.
For your own safety and in order not to invalidate your warranty
rights, please pay attention to the following safety instructions:
• Read all instructions.
• Save these instructions in an appropriate place close to the
machine. Please pass on the user manual when giving the
machine to other users.
• Carefully read and understand all the safety instructions
before you use your coffee grinder for the first time.
• Use the household type coffee grinder Moca SD only for
the intended purpose, i.e. to grind portions of coffee
(up to 25g), and in accordance with this user manual.
• Check the coffee grinder for transport damages.
In the event of damage, contact your supplier.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug
after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or electrical or
mechanical ajustment.
• Only use the machine if the local line voltage corresponds
with the nominal voltage of the machine (According to the
type label on the bottom of the machine ).
• CAUTION To provide continued protection against risk of
electric shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only.
The outlet must be secured with 20 amperes.
• The use of attachments not recommended or sold by
the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• For indoor use only.
• Check hopper for presence of foreign objects before using.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. Take care
that the cord does not become caught up and keep it away from
hot objects. If the cord is damaged unplug form outlet. The
power cord may only be replaced by the manufacturer or at an
authorized service facility.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning
(with dry cloth only).
• To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put in water
or other liquid.
• Never open the body of the machine.
• If nobody is supervising the machine or if a fault occurs, turn
the machine off and remove the plug from the power socket.
• Persons with restricted motor, sensory or mental abilities
must not use the coffee grinder unless they are sufficiently
supervised or instructed on the safe use of the machine and
have understood the resulting dangers.
• Children must not use the coffee grinder. Close supervision
is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
The machine and its power supply connections must be kept
out of the reach of children.
• The machine can only be used according to the instructions
in the manual; misuse or technical changes can be hazardous
to your health and your safety. Olympia Express does not take
any responsibility if the safety instructions are not observed.
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01 Moca.
The perfect grinder.
Congratulations on purchasing your new Olympia Express
Moca SD (single-dosing) coffee grinder.
For a perfect espresso you need to select a first-class coffee
blend, good water and an espresso grinder that produces per-
fect espresso powder—a precision-made machine that reliably
delivers optimum results. However, the most important thing
is the «Barista», the man using the machine. Only when all fac-
tors are combined in the best possible way is the result a truly
exceptional espresso.
The Moca has stood side by side with our espresso machines
since 1967. It is understated, but just as robust, durable and
built with the same premium materials—only first-class steel
and aluminium. Typical Swiss Design in Swiss Made quality.
The Moca SD is the youngest member in the Moca-Family. It
combines the newest developments in grinder technology with
our compact Design.
Key features: an electric espresso grinder with extra large 64
mm grinding burrs made of hardened special steel and a 300-
watt DC motor. It grinds quickly and continuously, without
heating up the beans. By means of a dial, the grind can be pre-
cisely varied as required. The body consists of mirror- finished
stainless steel in the front, and the side frames of resistant
powder coated steel.
Four rubber feet assure a firm position. the new designed
aluminium hopper can easily be removed. It closes at the same
time, this makes it a perfect vessel to weight the coffeebeans.
The rotary slide on the bottom of the hopper closes auto-
matically when you remove the glass hopper by turning it.
01 Disc burr grinder
02 Grind coarseness dial
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In order to obtain a perfect espresso, the freshness of the
beans and the grind setting have to be perfect.
The grind setting can be adjusted anytime, as the grinder
empties itself after every portion.
In order to regulate the grind, turn the grind coarseness dial
5on the right side of the grinder 3 . Big dots indicate a
coarse grind, small dots a fine grind.
Th optimal dose is depending an the used filterbasket of your
espresso machine, for example the double basket of the cre-
mina can take from 14g to 16g.
Weigh your portion and fill it in the bean funnel 2. If you want
to reduce the static you can use the included spray bottle to
apply a little bit of water to the beans.
To enjoy the perfect espresso, we recommend the following
steps:
1. Remove the grinder unit from it’s packaging and remove every
additional transport fixtures.
2. Read the user manual carefully.
3. Place the grinder on a flat and sturdy surface that’s easy to
clean.
4. Ensure that the main power switch is turned off (position O)
and plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
5. Insert the beanhopper 2in the opening on top and turn it
clockwise until its fully locked. The grinder 3 only works
when the hopper is inserted correctly. Place the catch tray 8
between the two front feet 7.
6. Fill in the pre dosed portion of coffee beans in to the hopper
2and close the lid 1. Be aware to leave the lid always on as
long the grinder is running.
7. Place the portafilter or another catch cup on the holder 9
. Now you can turn on the grinder with the main power switch
(position I). Your Moca SD begins to grind the beans, as soon
as your portion is ground you can turn of the main switch
(position O)
Please observe the following information:
• The domestic coffee grinder is only intended for stationary use.
Installation in vehicles of any kind is not admitted.
• For cleaning and servicing the machine must be disconnected
from the power supply system by removing the plug from the
power socket.
Getting started. Grind setting,
dosage and
other tips.
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This Manual is only for skilled personal.
This Manual describes the process of reajusting the adjusting
range of the grind coarseness for the Moca Grinder. Please
notice that this is an intervention in the functions of the ma-
chine. Disconect the power before you begin!
1. Pull the aluminium cap off from the adjustment knob.
2. Unscrew the M3×20 Screw in the middle.
3. Pull the adjustment knob from the axis. If you want to
adjust the range finer, turn the knob a half turn counter
clockwise and put it back on the axis. If you want to adjust
the range coarser, turn the knob clockwise.
4. Put the M3x20 Screw back in and tighten it with 1.25 Nm of
force.
5. Put the aluminium cap back on the adjustment knob.
The procedure can be done several times.
Please control before the first operation after the procedure
that the motor is running freely and isn’t blocked.
Manual for reajusting of the Moca SD
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Coffee beans contain various oils, fats and waxes. This is why
you should clean the bean hopper 2and the grinding burrs
from time to time with a damp cloth. Otherwise a bitter and
rancid smell may occur and the grinding burrs can plug up or
stick together. We recommend cleaning the grinder once or
twice per month and especially cleaning the output 4from
coffee residue.
We recommend cleaning the grinding burrs regularly with
specialized cleaning products (e.g. Grindz™) or alternatively
with dry rice. Simply process/grind the cleaning product at
different grinds.
Clean the body with a dry microfiber cloth (high-gloss sur-
faces are scratch-sensitive). Wash the lid 1of the bean
hopper 2manually with mild soap. Do not wash the lid 1
and the bean hopper 2in the dishwasher (aluminum changes
color and darkens with aggressive cleaning agents).
Cleaning and maintenance.
Technical Specifications:
Moca SD Width 5.75 in (14.6cm)
Depth 8.66 in (22.0 cm)
Height 10.04 in (25.5 cm)
Weight 11.5 lb. (5.2kg)
Current supply 120 V / 60 Hz
Cord length 5.74 ft. (175 cm)
Power input 300W
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From the day of purchase you have two years’ warranty on
the coffee grinder, subject to appropriate operation and care.
In order to promote the durability of the grinder, please ob-
serve the information provided on “cleaning & maintenance”.
In the event of a fault with your coffee grinder, it must
be repaired by specialists authorized by the manufacturer
or experienced experts. Please send us the completed
warranty slip.
Disposal
The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and
reusable. Dispose of the packaging at your local waste dis-
posal centre. Ask your city or municipal administration for
ways to dispose of the coffee grinder in an environmentally
friendly and appropriate manner.
For disposal please observe the following information:
• Make the machine unusable in order to prevent any possible
danger emanating from it.
Warranty, customer service
and disposal.
Alongside normal cleaning and maintenance, like all domestic
appliances, the grinding burrs have to be replaced at regular
intervals. This work must be carried out by a professional and
is required after about 550 to 660 lb. (250 to 300 kg) of ground
coffee.
The grinding burrs definitely need to be replaced if:
• the freshly ground powder is more than just lukewarm;
• oily bubbles are visible on the freshly brewed espresso
(which appear due to squashed beans or not thoroughly
ground beans);
• the espresso grind is too fine (dust-like);
Servicing and replacement.
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Most available coffee blends sold consist of two different
coffee blends, which differentiate in taste, caffeine amount
and shape. Arabica beans have a rounded cut in the middle, are
longer and flatter. The unroasted beans have an intense green
color. The cut on the Robusta- or Canephora bean bean on the
other hand is very straight, it is rounder and it is a little lighter
in color with brown or grey shading. Whereas the Robusta
bean has high caffeine content, the Arabica beans are milder
and more aromatic.
Even though common opinion suggests that pure Arabica
blends are better than ones with a small proportion of Robusta
beans, it should be noted that a small Robusta part (about
10%) intensifies the taste and the aroma; it also simplifies the
espresso making procedure and compensates the traces of
bitterness in Arabica beans.
Even though the roasted beans are enclosed in vacuum orvalve
packages and do not lose their characteristics for many months,
they are, however, at their best within the first 3–4 weeks. We
suggest a dry and airy place for storage. Warmth, light and
strong aromas are to be avoided.
Espresso loses its aroma very quickly when exposed to air.
Therefore, the packaging should only be opened just before
filling it into the grinder. Because more taste is lost more
quickly when the beans are grinded, only grind as much as
you need.
The quality of the water used is very important for the prepara-
tion of a good espresso. It is important not to use hard water, so
the taste and the aroma of the ground beans can fully unfold.
The importance of
the bean.
02 Espresso.
The importance of the water.
01
02
01 Arabica bean: unroasted, roasted
02 Robusta- or Canephora bean: unroasted, roasted
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too coarse or too fine espresso grind. Please pay attention to
the right choice of basket (either for one or two cups). If you
select the wrong one, the outcome can be frustrating.
The tamping
The espresso in the portafilter basket has to be properly
tamped down to provide the flowing water with the needed
resistance: If the espresso is not tamped sufficiently, the
water will run through the grind without picking up the entire
aroma, if the espresso is tamped too hard, the water flow
can be very slow or not happen at all.
The ideal tamping force is around 33lb.(15 kg). For training
purposes, we suggest that you use your bathroom scales, with
a little practice you will find out the perfect tamping pressure.
The extraction
After tamping, place the portafilter, which holds the basket,
counterclockwise into the brew group. If water or coffee spills
out from the sides when you pull the lever down, you have
either put in too much espresso grind or the portafilter is sit-
ting too loosely in the brew group. Once it has been tightened,
pull the lever up slowly, and then push it back down.
The result should be an aromatic, delicious espresso with a
beautiful hazel-colored crema.
Perfect espresso in
five steps.
A grinder is never used in isolation but is always a counterpart
to a coffee machine.
The preparation
The espresso machine should be switched on 15 minutes
before use, so that the right temperature exists in all parts of
the machine and the needed pressure has built up. Since most
parts only really heat themselves when the espresso is being
made, we suggest putting the portafilter with basket, but
without espresso into the brew group and letting water flow
through by lifting and lowering the lever. Repeat this action
two to three times until the brew group and portafilter are hot.
The grinding
For the use of the grinder, please consider the advice offered
to you later in this manual, entitled “The Moca”, the manual for
your grinder. The setting of the grinder is extremely important,
since it can alter the size of the grind. If the beans have been
ground too coarsely, the water will flow through the grind too
quickly and not all the desired aromatic parts will have been
extracted. The result is a thin espresso that is poor in aroma.
However, if the grind is too fine, the water will run through the
coffee very slowly and the espresso will taste wooden and
bitter.
Endless factors, such as humidity, air pressure and quality,
blend and roast temperature of the bean are of such high
importance to the outcome that there is not “the” right grind
setting. The ideal grind setting is achieved when it takes
20–30 seconds to pull an espresso shot.
The dosage
It is important to aim for the right amount of espresso powder
when grinding directly into the portafilter. The ideal amount
would be between 7,5 and 9g. Not following these guidelines
would mean that the same problems might occur as with the
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The taste of the espresso should be perfectly balanced be-
tween sweet and bitter, including a rich body and a sufficient,
but not excessive density. It should never taste burnt or leave
a bitter aftertaste. A watery tasting espresso without the
needed density is normally due to badly brewed espresso.
A bitter tasting espresso with an intense taste and not much
aroma plus an extreme aftertaste is normally the outcome of
a too intensely brewed espresso grind.
Judging the
result.
If you have followed the instructions, the result is a perfect
espresso. You can judge this by the following criteria:
The first impression
The color of the crema shows the caramelized natural sugars
of the espresso bean. Ideally, the crema should be of a hazel
color with shimmers of red irregular stripes (fig. 01). The crema
should be three to four millimeters thick. It should not include
any big bubbles and last a minimum of three minutes without
breaking up or decomposing.
If the crema is light, thin, contains big bubbles and disappears
quickly, it is a sign of insufficient use of the espresso grind
(fig. 02). If the crema is dark brown or black with a white spot,
or it is too thin with the tendency to form a black hole in the
middle, the espresso grind has been exhausted (fig. 03).
The aroma
The espresso flavor consists of many different substances.
After the extraction of the shot(s), the aroma should be
intense but pleasant and slightly sweet. The espresso should
not be burned or taste wooden, smell musky or like tobacco.
A touch of hazelnut can develop when a blend with a high
Arabica percentage is used. An unclear, weak or lack of smell
is a sign of poor use of the espresso. A biting, sour taste or too
dominant smell means the espresso has been exhausted.
The taste
A perfect espresso needs no sugar, however, but sugar can
complete it. The taste test should be made without sugar,
to avoid distortion of flavor.
01
03
02
01 Perfect crema
02 Light and thin crema
03 Dark brown crema with
black hole in the middle
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Symptom Possible reason Corrective action
Grinder does not grind No power supply Check power plug or fuse
Button 9not activated Press portafilter harder against it
Button 9hard to push Cleaning/check by a service partner
Container not screwed in correctly Ensure dots on container and grinder alingn exactly above each other
Grinder grinds slowly Grinding burrs sticky Cleaning, e.g. with Grindz™
Grind/coffee powder gets warm
or is dust-like
Grinding burrs worn Replacement of the grinding burrs by a service partner
Grind/coffee powder is irregular Grinding burrs sticky Cleaning, e.g. with Grindz™
Over-extracted (more than 25 seconds) Espresso grind too fine Choose coarser setting,
turn grind coarseness dial 5towards a bigger dot
Tamped too hard Tamp with the right pressure between11and 33lb. (5 and 15 kg)
depending on the grind setting
Under-extracted (less than 15 seconds) Espresso grind too coarse Choose a finer setting, turn grind coarseness dial 5towards a
smaller dot. Ensure grinder is running when turning setting finer!
Tamped too little Tamp with the right pressure between11and 33lb. (5 and 15 kg)
depending on the grind setting
Crema too light Espresso grind too coarse Choose a finer setting,
turn grind coarseness dial 5towards a smaller dot
Crema too dark Espresso grind too fine Choose coarser setting,
turn grind coarseness dial 5towards a bigger dot
03 First aid and more.
Troubleshooting.
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Ideas and suggestions.
When developing our products, we at Olympia Express think
first and foremost about the needs and wishes of our customers.
Hence, if you have any ideas or would like to make suggestions
or tell us about your experiences with this machine – bethey
positive or negative –, we would look forward to hearing from
you. Have you had a special experience that connects you with
your machine? Share your story with other Olympia Express
connoisseurs! We will publish the most pleasant and interesting
ones on our website.
Best wishes from Switzerland,
Your Olympia Express team.
Manufacturer:
Schätti AG Metallwarenfabrik
Olympia Express
Sernftalstrasse 34b
8762 Schwanden
SCHWEIZ
T +41. 91. 646 15 55
[e-mail]
www.olympia-express.ch
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the described
characteristics, performance, technical data and accessories may be
made. Olympia Express continuously develops all models and types
further.
All rights reserved. “OLYMPIA EXPRESS” and “MOCA” are
registered trademarks of Olympia Express SA.
Copyright 2022 Schätti AG Metallwarenfabrik
The card box and packaging material are made entirely of environ-
mentally friendly materials. They can be disposed of in your local
recycling bins.
We recommend you to keep the original packaging for the case you
need to transport the espresso machine.
Before you dispose a Olympia Express machine make inquiries
whether there is a possibility to maintain or repair the machine.
Olympia Express machines older than 50 years can be maintained and
repaired due to the robust design.
The symbol of the crossed out bin on wheels signals that in the
European Union the product must be disposed of in separated waste.
This applies for the product and all accessory parts marked with this
symbol. Marked products may not be disposed of in normal household
waste, but must be taken to a recycling center for electric and electronic
devices.
Disposal / Recycling.
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A decision for a lifetime. Olympia Express is a Swiss manufacturer of
exclusive espresso machines and grinders. Looking back at an 90-year-old
tradition of product development and craftsmanship, the small, yet fine
company is among the pioneers on the market for premium espresso
machines.The engineers and mechanics still live the spirit of the founder
and pay close and loving attention to even the smallest of details. They
work with passion and Swiss precision. The use of first class materials and
components developed by Olympia Express results in compact machines
and grinders with a noble look, unique quality and an extraordinary longevity.
Hand made and Swiss made — the precondition for pure espresso delight.
Please visit our website:
www.olympia-express.ch
Swiss manufacturer of finest espresso machines.
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1 Lid
2 Bean hopper
3 Grinder
4 Output
5 Grind coarseness dial
6 On/Off-button
7 Feet of the machine
8 Collecting vessel
9 Rests
Control elements
Exterior view
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