Saeco TALEA GIRO User manual

Operation and maintenance manual
Before using the machine, please read the attached operating instructions.
Carefully read the safety rules
Mode d'emploi
Veuillez lire attentivement le mode d'emploi
(notamment les consignes de sécurité) avant d'utiliser l'appareil.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons,
including the following:
1Read all instructions and information in this instruction book and any
other literature included in this carton referring to this product before
operating or using this appliance.
2Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse
cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.
4Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
5Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the
appliance.
6Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way. Return
appliance to the nearest authorized service centre for examination,
repair or adjustment.
7The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.
8Do not use outdoors.
9Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
11 Always turn appliance “OFF”, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn switch to “OFF”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12 Do not use appliance for other than intended household use.
13 Use extreme caution when using hot steam.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION
This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing, other than cleaning
and user maintenance, should be performed by an authorized service
centre. Do not immerse machine in water. To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. There are no parts inside
the machine serviceable by the user. Repair should be done by authorized
service personnel only.
1Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate
corresponds with your voltage.
2Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank. Use cold water only.
3Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance
during operation.
4Never clean with scrubbing powders or harsh cleaners. Simply use a soft
cloth dampened with water.
5For optimal taste of your coffee, use purified or bottled water. Periodic
descaling is still recommended every 2-3 months.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD
AA short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks of tangling or
tripping over a longer cord.
BLonger extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in
their use.
CIf a long extension cord is used:
1 the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2 if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a
grounding type
3 the cord should not hang from the table to avoid the risk of tangling or
tripping.

4CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................5
APPLIANCE.......................................................................................................................6
ACCESSORIES ..............................................................................................................................................6
INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................7
STARTING THE MACHINE.............................................................................................................................7
“AQUA PRIMA” FILTER...................................................................................................................................8
CONTROL PANEL.............................................................................................................9
ADJUSTMENTS ..............................................................................................................10
COFFEE VOLUME ADJUSTMENT PER CUP..............................................................................................10
"AROMA" (OPTI-DOSE) INDICATES THE GROUND COFFEE QUANTITY................................................10
DRIP TRAY HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................10
COFFEE STRENGTH...................................................................................................................................11
COFFEE GRINDER ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................................11
COFFEE BREWING AND HOT WATER DISPENSING ..................................................12
COFFEE BREWING......................................................................................................................................12
HOT WATER DISPENSING ..........................................................................................................................13
CAPPUCCINO.................................................................................................................14
MILK ISLAND (OPTIONAL).............................................................................................15
DESCALING....................................................................................................................16
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE...................................................................................18
HOW TO CLEAN THE MACHINE.................................................................................................................18
CLEANING THE BREW GROUP..................................................................................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................20
SAFETY RULES..............................................................................................................21
TECHNICAL DATA...........................................................................................................23

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GENERAL INFORMATION
This coffee machine is suitable for preparing espresso coffee using coffee beans, and it is equipped with
a device to dispense steam and hot water.
The machine is designed for domestic use only and is not suitable for heavy or professional use.
Warning: no liability is assumed for any damage caused by:
• incorrect use not in accordance with the intended uses;
• repairs not carried out by authorized customer service centres;
• tampering with the power cable;
• tampering with any part of the machine;
• the use of non-original spare parts and accessories;
• failure to descale the machine or use at temperatures below 0°C (32°F).
IN THESE CASES, THE WARRANTY IS NOT VALID.
THE WARNING TRIANGLE INDICATES ALL IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER’S SAFETY. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURIES!
HOW TO USE THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and make them available to anyone else who may use the
coffee machine. For further information or in case of problems, please refer to any authorized service centre.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

6APPLIANCE
ACCESSORIES
“Aqua Prima”
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Power cable Cleaning brush
Brew Group
Coffee grounds drawer
Socket for power cable
Coffee bean hopper
Cup stacking surface
Power button
Service door
Coffee bean hopper cover
Drip tray
Control panel
SBS knob
Dispensing head
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Hot water / steam
spout
Water tank
Hot water / steam knob
“Milk Island” connection
Grinder adjustment key

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INSTALLATION
STARTING THE MACHINE
Make sure the power button is not pressed and the machine is turned off. Check the machine features on
the label on the bottom of the appliance.
Lift the cover of the coffee bean
hopper.
Remove the water tank.
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Fill the container with coffee
beans. Close the cover placing
it correctly on the hopper.
Fill the tank with fresh drinking
water up to the MAX level.
Reinsert the tank.
Firmly push down the power
button to turn on the machine.
The machine performs a self-
test.
Insert the plug into the socket
located in the rear panel of the
machine and insert the other
end into a socket with suitable
current.
Place a container beneath the
steam spout. Turn the knob until the
position is reached.
Press the water button. The
indicator light turns on.
The machine automatically primes the circuit. If this operation is not completed, proceed manually as described
from step 7 to 12.

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comes out of the spout.
Press the water button again.
The indicator light turns off.
Remove the container. The
machine is ready for use.
Turn the knob until it is in the
rest position ( ).
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from its packaging. Enter the
date of the current month.
Fill the tank with fresh water. Let
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After 30 minutes discard the
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fresh water.
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The reference mark and the
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until it is completely inserted.
Place a container beneath the steam
spout. Dispense the water in the
tank using the hot water function
(see page 13).
Fill the tank again with fresh
drinking water.
The machine is ready for use.
“AQUA PRIMA” FILTER
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“AQUA PRIMA” WATER FILTER
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completed.

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CONTROL PANEL
Coffee dose adjusting knob (see page 10).
Coffee button:
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once).
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pushed twice).
Hot water button:
• off: steam function is selected
• on: hot water function is
selected
Ground coffee quantity button (Opti-dose) (see page 10).
Alarm light:
• permanently on (one or more events): signals the machine is out of coffee, that the
water tank is empty, or the grounds drawer is full.
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inserted, the grounds drawer is not inserted, the cover of the coffee hopper is not closed,
the service door is open or the Milk Island is not inserted/ready.
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Descaling light:
• RQDQGÁDVKLQJ signals the need to perform a descaling cycle (see page 16).
Machine ready light:
• permanently on: signals that the machine is ready for use.
• RQDQGÁDVKLQJ signals that the machine is warming up.
Alarm light to empty the coffee grounds drawer:
• permanently on: signals the need to empty the grounds drawer; this operation must be
performed with the machine turned on (steps 4 and 5, page 18).
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signal appears again, contact the customer service centre.

10 ADJUSTMENTS
COFFEE VOLUME ADJUSTMENT PER CUP
"AROMA" (OPTI-DOSE) INDICATES THE GROUND COFFEE QUANTITY
DRIP TRAY HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The coffee volume knob adjusts the
amount of coffee brewed per cup.
This adjustment has an immediate effect
on the selected type of brewing.
By pressing the key, it is possible
to choose either a mild, a medium or
a strong coffee. The coffee intensity is
adjusted by setting the coffee quantity to
be ground.
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different sized cups.
To adjust the drip tray, lift it or lower it
manually until it reaches the desired
height.
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when it lifts, the tray must be drained.
Medium coffee
Long coffee
Espresso coffee
Medium aroma
Strong aroma
Mild aroma

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MEDIUM
COFFEE
STRONG
COFFEE
MILD
COFFEE
The Saeco Brewing System (SBS)
adjusts the fullness of the brewed coffee.
The coffee may even be adjusted while
it is brewing. This adjustment has an
immediate effect on the selected type of
brewing.
COFFEE STRENGTH
SBS – SAECO BREWING SYSTEM
The SBS dial has been carefully designed to give your coffee the fullness and intensity you desire.
Simply turn the knob and you will notice that the coffee brewed will adjust to the setting selected.
COFFEE GRINDER ADJUSTMENT
The machine enables a slight adjustment of the coffee grinder. Coffee may be ground according to your
own tastes.
The adjustment must be performed turning the pin – located inside the coffee container – by means of
the supplied key only.
Turn the pin one setting at a time and brew 2-3 cups
of coffee; the change in the grind will be noticeable
after a couple of cycles.
The references located inside the container indicate
the grind setting.
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COFFEE BREWING
COFFEE BREWING
The coffee brewing cycle can be interrupted at any moment by pushing the button.
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order to grind the second serving of coffee. Coffee dispensing is then restarted and completed.
Adjust the drip tray according to
the height of the cup/s.
Place two cups if you want two
coffees.
Place one cup if you want one
coffee only.
Adjust the quantity of coffee by
turning the knob. Select the aroma
by pushing the button one or more
times (see page 10).
The machine automatically
starts brewing coffee. When the
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remove the cup/s.
Press the central button:
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twice for 2 coffees

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Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of hot water, and scalding is possible. The
hot water/steam spout may reach high temperatures: do not touch it with bare hands. Use
the appropriate handle only.
Adjust the height of the drip tray. Press the button to select the
hot water function. The hot
water light will turn on.
Place a container beneath the
steam spout.
HOT WATER DISPENSING
Wait for the container to be
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of water.
HOT WATER DISPENSING
Remove the container.Press the hot water button.
Turn the knob until the
position is reached.
Turn the knob until it is in the
rest position ( ).

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CAPPUCCINO
Immerse the steam spout in
the milk.
Froth the milk by gently rotating
the container.
When the spout has cooled
down, disassemble it and wash
it carefully.
After frothing the milk, brew
coffee into the cup for a
creamy cappuccino.
Turn the knob until the
position is reached.
Turn the knob until it is in the
rest position ( ).
CAPPUCCINO
Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of hot water, and scalding is possible. The
hot water/steam spout may reach high temperatures: do not touch it with bare hands. Use
the appropriate handle only.
Adjust the height of the drip tray. Fill 1/3 of the cup with cold milk.

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MILK ISLAND (OPTIONAL)
This device, which may be purchased separately, enables you to easily and comfortably prepare
delicious cappuccinos.
Warning: before using the Milk Island, read the manual and all precautions carefully for
correct use.
Important note: the quantity of milk in the jug must never be below the “MIN” minimum
level nor exceed the “MAX” maximum level. After having used the Milk Island, thoroughly
clean all its components.
To guarantee best results when preparing a cappuccino, use cold milk (0-8°C / 32-45°F).
We recommend using partially skimmed milk.
Fill the milk carafe with the quantity
of milk desired (between the MIN
and MAX levels indicated).
Position the milk jug on the
base of the Milk Island.
Remove the jug using the
handle.
Gently swirl the jug and pour
the milk into the cup.
Position the cup with frothed milk under the
dispensing head. Brew coffee into the cup
for a delicious cappuccino
Turn the knob until it is in the
position.
Wait for the milk to be frothed. Turn the knob until it is in the
rest position ( ).

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DESCALING
DESCALING
When performing a descaling cycle, it is necessary to be present during the entire process
(about 40 minutes).
Caution! Do not use vinegar as a descaler.
The descaling must be done when indicated by the machine. Use a non-toxic, non-harmful descaling
solution. Saeco descaling solution is recommended.
The used solution should be disposed according to the manufacturer instructions and/or regulations in the
country of use.
Note: before starting a descaling cycle make sure that:
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be performed.
Place a large container beneath
the steam spout.
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dissolving the descaling solution
in a full tank of water.
Press the hot water button. Turn the knob until the
position is reached. Dispense
the descaling solution into the
container for 15 seconds.
Turn the knob until it is in the
rest position ( ).

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Empty the container with the
used descaling solution.
Press the button to turn off the
machine. After 10 minutes, turn
on the machine again.
Repeat steps 3 - 8 until all the
descaling solution in the tank
has been dispensed.
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drinking water.
Press the hot water button. Place a large container beneath
the steam spout.
Turn the knob until the
position is reached to empty the
water tank.
When this operation is completed,
turn the knob until it is in the rest
position ( ).
Press the hot water button
for 6 seconds to disable the
descaling alarm.
Fill the tank again with fresh
drinking water.
Once descaling has been performed:
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2. Prime the circuit as described on page 7, from step 7.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Turn off the machine and
unplug it.
Remove the drip tray and wash
it under running water.
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wash the water tank.
Remove the coffee grounds
drawer.
Remove and wash the steam
spout. Wash all external
components.
Empty the coffee grounds and
the residual liquids separately.
Wash all containers.
HOW TO CLEAN THE MACHINE
The machine must be cleaned at least once a week.
Do not immerse the machine in water or place any of its parts in a dishwasher.
Do not use alcohol, solvents, benzene and/or abrasive objects to clean the machine.
The water left in the tank for several days must be disposed of.
Do not dry the machine and/or its components using a microwave and/or conventional oven.
Remove and wash the
handgrip.
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hopper, clean it using a soft wet
cloth.
If the grounds drawer is emptied
with the machine turned off,
or when the alarm light to
empty the drawer is not on
(see page 9), the count of the
coffee portions contained in the
grounds drawer is not restarted.
For this reason, the alarm light
to empty drawer may illuminate
even when it is not full.

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Press the “PUSH” button to
remove the Brew Group.
Make sure the Brew Group is in
rest position; the two references
must match.
Wash the Brew Group with
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carefully.
CLEANING THE BREW GROUP
The Brew Group must be cleaned at least once a week. Before removing the Brew Group, remove the
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Group, insert the grounds drawer and close the service door.
Make sure the components are in
the correct position.
The hook shown must be in the
correct position; to check its
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button.
Insert the washed and dried Brew
Group.
DO NOT PRESS THE “PUSH”
BUTTON.
Insert the grounds drawer and
close the service door.
The lever on the rear part of the
group must be in contact with
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PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS
The machine does not turn on. The machine is not connected to the
power source.
Connect the machine to the power
source.
The plug has not been plugged into
the back of the machine.
Insert the plug into the machine’s power
socket.
Coffee is not hot enough. The cups are cold. Warm the cups with hot water.
Hot water or steam is not
dispensed.
The hole of the steam spout is
clogged.
Clean the hole of the steam spout using
a pin.
Coffee has little crema. The coffee blend is unsuitable or
coffee is not freshly roasted.
Change coffee blend.
SBS knob turned towards the left Turn the SBS knob to the right
The machine takes a long time to
warm up or the amount of water
dispensed from the spout is too
little.
The machine circuit is obstructed by
limescale build-up.
Descale the machine.
The Brew Group does not come
out.
The Brew Group is out of place. Turn the machine on. Close the service
door. The Brew Group is automatically
placed in the correct position.
Coffee grounds drawer is inserted. 5HPRYHWKHJURXQGVGUDZHU¿UVWWKHQ
the brew group.
Coffee is not brewed. Water tank is empty. Fill the water tank and prime the circuit
again.
Brew Group is dirty. Clean the Brew Group.
Circuit is not primed. Prime the circuit again by dispensing
water from the steam spout.
Knob to adjust the quantity of coffee
per cup is in wrong position.
Turn the knob clockwise.
Coffee is brewed slowly. &RIIHHLVWRR¿QH Change coffee blend.
Decrease the dose.
Circuit is not primed. Prime the circuit again by dispensing
water from the steam spout.
Brew Group dirty. Clean the Brew Group.
Coffee leaks out of the dispensing
head.
Dispensing head is clogged. Clean the dispensing holes with a soft
cloth.
Brewing does not start. Coffee bean hopper cover is in
wrong position.
Correctly place the cover on the coffee
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Please contact the service centre for any problems not covered in the above table or when the
suggested solutions do not solve the problem.
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