Russell Hobbs RH1915 User manual

MODEL: RH1915
RUSSELL HOBBS ESPRESSO MACHINE

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your Russell Hobbs Espresso Machine. Each unit
has been manufactured to ensure safety, reliability and ease of use.
Before use, please read the instructions carefully and keep for further reference.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your Russell Hobbs Espresso machine, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
•Always place the unit on a flat, level surface.
•Always ensure that the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the mains voltage
in your home.
•Do not operate without water in the reservoir.
•Do not remove the filter holder during water flow or coffee flow as the unit is under
pressure. Removing the filter holder during operation could lead to a scalding or
injury.
•Clean the steam nozzle only when the unit has been switched off and allowed to cool
down.
•Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before
cleaning.
•Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug.
Remove by grasping the plug – do not pull on the cord.
•Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked
and tested by a qualified technician or service person.
•Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is being used near children or
irresponsible persons.
•Never leave an appliance unattended whilst in use.
•Disconnect the plug from the power outlet if there is any problem during the espresso
making process or prior to cleaning the appliance.
•Do not allow the power cord to come into contact with the hot parts of the machine
(cup warming plate, filter holder, steam nozzle).
•Keep hands away from hot parts of the appliance, including the cup warming plate,
filter holder and steam nozzle.
•Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.

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•Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame, electric element or on a
heated oven. Do not place on top of any other appliance.
•Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top
or touch any hot surfaces.
•Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance
has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
•Packaging material (plastic bags, foam polystyrene, etc.) should not be left within
reach of children as they could be a potential source of danger.
•Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
•The appliance’s power-cable must not be replaced by the user, as special tools are
required in order to replace it. In the event of damage to the cable, or if the cable
needs replacing, contact only the nearest after-sales assistance centre authorized by
the manufacturer.
•The appliance is intended for household use only. Commercial use invalids the
warranty and the supplier can not be held responsible for injury or damage caused
when using the appliance for any other purpose than that intended.
PARTS NAME AND LOCATION

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PREPARING YOUR RUSSELL HOBBS ESPRESSO MACHINE BEFORE USE:
NOTE: The numbers in the brackets below refers to the diagrams on the succeeding
pages
1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Ensure the drip tray and grill are in place
3. Fill the espresso machine with water. There are two ways in which this can be
done:
a. Simply lift the lid of the water reservoir at the top of the espresso machine
(1) and by using a jug, fill with fresh cold water or filtered water (2).
b. Alternatively, the water reservoir can be removed and filled with fresh cold
water. To do so, lift the lid and by using the reservoir as a handle, simply
slide it out (3). Then fill with fresh cold water or filtered water (4). Replace
the water reservoir firmly and close the lid (5).
Warming plate: pre-warms
up to 9 espresso cups
Heating light
Steam/hot water selector
Power switch with light
Group head
Removable drip tray and grill
Designed with no dirt traps for
small coffee granules, milk or
any other spills. You can simply
wipe clean all surfaces. The drip
tray and grill can be completely
removed for easy cleaning
1.6L water reservoir
Removable water reservoir for
easy filling, simply lift it
upwards.
Operating dial: Turn to the right
for espresso or to the left for
steam or hot water
Steam wand
Extra cup height clearance
Additional clearance between the
filter handle and the drip tray is
designed to suit taller cups
Non-slip rubber feet
Makes the unit sturdy, preventing
it from slipping or scratching the
bench top

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4. Insert the power cord into a 230-240V AC power outlet and switch the power on.
Press the power switch to turn the espresso machine on (6). The light located on
the power button will illuminate red and the ‘heating’ light will illuminate orange.
This is to indicate that the espresso machine is on and heating up. When the
‘heating’ light switches off, this indicates that the espresso machine is heated and
ready to use (7).
Note: Before turning on the espresso machine, ensure that the operating dial is
in the ‘off’ position.
5. Place the glasses and cups on the warming plate (8).
Important: For first time use or if the machine has not been used for some time,
it is important that the machine is rinsed as follows
6. Fit the filter handle with either the one or two cup filter basket (9). Secure the
filter handle to the group head (10) + (11).
7. Place a large enough container under both pouring spouts (12).
8. Turn the operating dial clockwise to the espresso setting (13) and allow the
water to run through until the water reservoir is empty.
USING THE CONTROL PANELS
Power
Press the ‘POWER’ switch to turn the espresso machine on. The light located on the
power switch will illuminate red and the ‘HEATING’ light will illuminate orange; this is to
indicate that your espresso machine is on and is heating up.
Note: Before turning on the espresso machine ensure that the operating dial is in the off
position.

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The espresso machine will automatically heat to the espresso temperature, 92ºC - 94ºC.
When the espresso machine is heated and ready to use the orange ‘HEATING’ light will
go out.
Note: Remember that if the amber/orange ‘HEATING’ light is on the espresso machine
is adjusting the temperature of the heating system. To turn the espresso machine off,
simply press the power switch.
Espresso
When the espresso machine is switched on and is heated to the correct temperature
(and the amber ‘HEATING’ light is off), the espresso maker is ready to make espresso.
Simply turn the operating dial clockwise to the espresso setting to start the pour and turn
it back to the off position to stop.
Steam/Hot water
When the espresso machine is switched on and you want to use either the steam or
hot water function you need to select the appropriate setting:

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A. Should you want the espresso machine to texture milk, you need to press the
‘steam/hot water’ switch to the setting. The amber ‘HEATING’ light will
illuminate, indicating that the espresso machine is adjusting the temperature of
the heating system.
B. Should you want to use the ‘hot water’ function, you need to press the ‘steam/hot
water’ switch to the setting.
When the espresso machine is at the correct temperature, the ‘HEATING’ light
will go off. Simply turn the operating dial anticlockwise to the steam/hot water
setting to start and turn it back to the off position to stop.
OPERATING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE
Before starting to prepare for making espresso, ensure the espresso machine is
switched on, to allow the espresso machine to heat up.

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Throughout the instruction manual, reference will be made to the following diagrams.
The diagrams will assist you in using your Russell Hobbs Espresso Machine. Each of
the diagrams is numbered.

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