Sage Bambino Plus SES500 User manual

the Bambino™Plus
SES500
EN QUICK GUIDE DE KURZANLEITUNG

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KNOW YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
A. 1.9L removable water tank
B. Control panel
1 CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM buttons
With preset shot durations or programmable
durations and volumes
C. MILK TEMP settings
Select from Warm, Ideal and Hot
D. MILK FOAM settings
Select from Low, Medium and High
E. Group head
F. 54mm stainless steel portalter
G. Steam wand grip
H. Extra-tall cup clearance for tall mugs
I. Steam wand
With automatic milk texturing
J. Milk jug temperature sensor
K. Removable drip tray grid
L. Removable drip tray
With full indicator
A
B
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F
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KNOW YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
ACCESSORIES
A. Stainless steel milk jug
With MIN and MAX markings
B. 54mm tamper
C. Steam tip cleaning tool
D. The Razor™ precision trimming tool
Rating Information
220–240V ~50–60Hz 1300–1600W
C
D
EF
G
B
A
E. Dual wall lter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup)
F. Cleaning disc
G. Espresso cleaning tablets
H. Water lter holder with lter
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OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
BEFORE FIRST USE
Machine Preparation
Remove and discard all labels and packaging
materials attached to your machine. Ensure you
have removed all parts and accessories before
discarding the packaging.
Clean the drip tray, drip tray grid, portalter, lter
baskets and milk jugs using warm water and a
gentle dish washing liquid. Rinse well and dry
thoroughly before use.
INSTALLING THE WATER FILTER
1. Remove the water lter and water lter
holder from the packaging.
2. Set the reminder for the next month of
replacement. We recommend to replace
the lter after 3 months.
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3. Soak the lter in cold water for 5 minutes.
4. Wash the lter holder with cold water.
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5. Insert the lter into the two parts of the
lter holder. Ensure they are connected.
6. Remove the water tank from the
machine. Align the base of the lter
holder with the adapter inside the water
tank. Push down to lock into place.
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7. Fill the water tank with cold potable water
and reattached the machine, ensuring it is
properly attached and sitting ush to the
back of the machine.
FIRST USE
1. Remove the water tank and ll with potable
water to the indicated MAX line. Replace
the water tank onto the machine.
2. Ensure that the drip tray is correctly
positioned on the machine.
3. Plug the power cord into the power outlet
and switch on.
4. Press the 1 CUP, 2 CUP or STEAM buttons
to turn the machine on.
2s
+
+OFF
5. Press the 1 CUP button and the machine
will commence its rst use cycle.
6. Once complete, the machine will go
into ready mode and all lights will be
illuminated. The rst use cycle is to rinse
the machine and prime the heating system.
TURNING OFF MACHINE
To turn the machine o, press the 1 CUP and
STEAM button simultaneously.
2s
+
+OFF

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OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
FILLING THE WATER TANK
Lift the water tank from the machine. Remove the
water tank lid and add potable water to the water
tank, lling to the MAX marking indicated.
MAX
Replace the water tank onto the machine, ensuring
it is properly attached and sitting ush against the
back of the machine.
If the 1 CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM buttons illuminate,
the water tank has been correct attached.
The machine will detect when the water level is low.
The 1 CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM buttons will not be
illuminated.
2s
+
+OFF
When this occurs, add water to the water tank.
Once there is sucient water, all buttons will be
illuminated and the machine can be used.
FILTER BASKETS
This machine includes dual wall 1 Cup and
2 Cup lter baskets.
1 CUP 2 CUP
Use the 1 cup lter basket when brewing
a single cup and the 2 cup lter baskets
when brewing 2 cups or a stronger single
cup or mug.
The provided lter baskets are designed for:
1 Cup lter basket = 8-10g.
2 Cup lter basket = 16-19g
COFFEE DOSE AND TAMPING
• Insert the lter basket into the portalter.
• Grind enough coee to ll the lter basket.
• Tap the portalter several times to collapse and
distribute the coee evenly in the lter basket.
• Using the tamper, tamp down rmly (approx.
15-20kgs of pressure). The amount of
pressure is not as important as the consistent
pressure every time.
• As a guide, the top edge of the cap on the
tamper should be level with the top of the lter
basket AFTER the coee has been tamped.
NOTE
Use Razor™ dose trimming tool to
precisely control the dose of ground coee
AFTER you tamp.
TRIMMING THE DOSE
The Razor™ precision dose trimming tool allows
you to trim the puck to the right level for a consistent
extraction.
the Razor™
Precision dose trimming tool
• Insert the Razor™ tool into the coee basket
until the shoulders of the tool rest on the rim of
the basket.
• Rotate the Razor™ dosing tool back and forth
while holding the portalter on an angle over
the knock box to trim o excess coee grinds.
Your coee lter is now dosed with the correct
amount of coee.

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OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
• Wipe excess coee from the rim of the lter
basket to ensure a proper seal is achieved in
the group head.
PURGING THE GROUP HEAD
Before placing the portalter into the group
head, run a short ow of water through the
group head by pressing the 1 CUP button. This
will stabilise the temperature prior to extraction.
INSERTING THE PORTAFILTER
Place the portalter underneath the group head
so that the handle is aligned with the INSERT
position. Insert the portalter into the group
head and rotate the handle towards the centre
until resistance is felt.
LOCK
INSERT
Place your cup/s under the portalter on the drip tray.
PRE-PROGRAMED SHOT VOLUME
– 1 CUP
Press the 1 CUP button once, the button will ash
indicating that it has been selected. A preset single
espresso volume of approximately 30mls will be
extracted. The machine will automatically stop
once the pre-set volume has been extracted.
2s
+
+OFF
PRE-PROGRAMED SHOT VOLUME
– 2 CUP
Press the 2 CUP button once, the button will
ash indicating that is has been selected. A
preset single espresso volume of approximately
60mls will be extracted. The machine will
automatically stop once the pre-set volume has
been extracted.
2s
+
+OFF
NOTE
Pressing the 1 CUP or 2 CUP buttons
during a programmed espresso will
immediately stop the extraction.
MANUAL PRE-INFUSION AND SHOT VOLUME
Press and hold the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button for the
desired pre-infusion time. Release the button to
start the extraction. Press the ashing button again
to stop the extraction.
PROGRAMMING SHOT VOLUME
Press and hold the 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons for 2
seconds, the buttons will illuminate and ash.
2s
+
+OFF
To set the 1 CUP volume:
• Press the 1 CUP button to start the extraction.
• Press the 1 CUP button again to stop the
extraction. The modied volume will be saved.
To set the 2 CUP volume, follow the above steps
but select the 2 CUP button to start and stop
the extraction.

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OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
SETTING THE MILK TEMPERATURE
The machine has 3 milk temperature settings;
1 Warm
2 Ideal
3 Hot 1
2
3
1
2
3
When turning on the espresso machine, the milk
temperature setting will default to the last
chosen setting. Press the MILK TEMP button
until the desired temperature is illuminated.
SETTING THE MILK FOAM
The machine has 3 milk foam settings;
1 Low
2 Medium
3 High
1
2
3
1
2
3
When turning on the machine, the milk foam
setting will default to the last chosen setting.
Press the MILK FOAM button until the desired
foam setting is illuminated.
NOTE
Prior to texturing milk, it is recommended
to momentarily purge the steam wand. To
do this press the STEAM button to start
purging and press it again to stop.
• Start with fresh cold milk.
• Fill the milk jug to between the min and
max position.
• Lift the steam wand and insert into the milk jug.
• Lower the steam wand, ensuring it is fully down.
• The milk jug must rest on the milk
temperature sensor located on the drip tray
and the milk should cover the steam wand tip.
MIN
MAX
Milk
should
cover
this part
• Press the MILK TEMP and MILK FOAM buttons
to select the desired settings.
• Press the STEAM button, the button will ash
while texturing.
• The milk texturing will stop automatically when
the selected milk temperature is reached.
• Lift the steam wand to remove the milk jug.
• Wipe the wand and tip with a clean damp cloth.
• Lower the steam wand to the down position and
the steam wand will automatically purge.
NOTE
Pressurised steam can still be released,
even after the machine has been switched
o. Children must always be supervised.
NOTE
When the machine creates steam, a pumping
noise can be heard.This is normal operation.
NOTE
Use only the supplied stainless steel
milk jug to froth milk using this machine.
The use of other containers may lead to
dangerous conditions.

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OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
MANUAL MILK TEXTURING
• Auto milk texturing and auto shut-o are
disabled during manual milk texturing.
• Fill the milk jug to between the MIN and
MAX markings.
• Lift the steam wand and insert into the milk
jug with the steam wand tip 1-2cm below the
surface of the milk, close to the right-hand
side of the jug at a 3 o’clock position.
• Press the STEAM button to begin texturing.
2s
+
+OFF
• Keep the steam wand tip just under the
surface of the milk until the milk is spinning
clockwise, producing a vortex (whirlpool eect).
• With the milk spinning, slowly lower the jug.
This will bring the steam wand tip to the
surface of the milk and start to introduce air
into the milk.
• Gently break the surface of the milk with the
tip to get the milk spinning fast enough.
• Keep the steam wand tip at or slightly below
the surface, continuing to maintain the vortex.
Texture the milk until sucient volume
is obtained.
• Lift the jug to lower the tip beneath the
surface but keep the vortex spinning.The milk
is at the correct temperature (60-65°C) when
the jug is hot to touch.
• When texturing is complete, press the
STEAM button.
• Remove the steam wand from the milk jug.
• Wipe the wand and tip with a
clean damp cloth.
• Lower the steam wand to the down position
and the steam wand will automatically purge.
STEAM WAND PURGING
After texturing milk, the steam wand must be
returned to the lowered position and allowed to
automatically purge. Not doing so, could result
in the steam wand blocking.
If the steam wand remains in the raised position,
the machine will display a lower steam wand
alert; illuminating the MILK TEMP and MILK
FOAM lights in a downwards pattern, identifying
that the steam wand needs to be lowered.
To manually commence the steam wand purge,
with the steam wand lowered, press and hold
the STEAM button for 5 seconds.

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OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
• Flow starts after 8-12 secs
• Flow slow like warm honey
• Crema is golden brown with a ne
mousse texture
• Espresso is dark brown
SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS
Tamp using 15-20kgs
of pressure. The top
edge of metal cap on the
tamper should be level
with the top of the lter
basket AFTER tamping.
Trim the puck to the
right level using the
Razor
™ precision dose
trimming tool.
• Flow starts after 1-7 secs
• Flow fast like water
• Crema is thin and pale
• Espresso is pale brown
• Tastes bitter/sharp, weak and watery
• Flow starts after 13 secs
• Flow drips or not at all
• Crema is dark and spotty
• Espresso is very dark brown
• Tastes bitter and burnt
REMOVE USED
GRINDS
Used grinds will form
a coffee 'puck'. If the
puck is wet, refer to
the 'Under Extraction'
section.
RINSE FILTER
BASKET
Keep the lter basket
clean to prevent
blockages. Without
ground coffee in the lter
basket, lock the
portalter into the
machine and run hot
water through.
AFTER EXTRACTION
CORRECT EXTRACTION UNDER EXTRACTION OVER EXTRACTION
Tamp using 15-20kgs
of pressure. The top
edge of metal cap on the
tamper should be level
with the top of the lter
basket AFTER tamping.
Trim the puck to the
right level using the
Razor
™ precision dose
trimming tool.
ALWAYS TAMP TO LINE
Adjust & re-test
ALWAYS TAMP TO LINE
Adjust & re-test
EXPERIMENT WITH GRIND:
• Grind needs to be ner
for a slower extraction.
• Ensure you are controlling dose
with the Razor™.
Adjust & re-test
EXPERIMENT WITH GRIND:
• Grind needs to be coarser
for a faster extraction.
• Ensure you are controlling dose
with the Razor™.
Adjust & re-test
LOCK TIGHT
EXTRACTION TIPS
A great espresso is about achieving the perfect balance between sweetness, acidity, and bitterness.
The avour of your coee will depend on many factors, such as the type of coee beans, degree of roast
freshness, coarseness or neness of the grind, dose of ground coee and tamping pressure.
Experiment by adjusting these factors just one at a time to achieve the taste of your preference.

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CARE & CLEANING
REPLACING THE WATER FILTER
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The provided water lter helps prevent scale build-up in and on many of the inner functioning
components. Replacing the water lter after 3 months or 40L will reduce the need to descale
the machine.
CLEANING CYCLE
The machine will detect when 200 extractions
have been carried out since the last cleaning
cycle; this will be shown by the 1 CUP and 2
CUP buttons alternately ashing.
5s
+
2L
68oz
To bypass the cleaning cycle; press the STEAM
button. The machine will go back to ready mode,
but will display cleaning alert again the next time
that the machine is turned on.
1. Insert the provided cleaning disc into
the lter basket in the portalter.
2. Place a cleaning tablet on top of the
cleaning disc.
3. Lock the portalter into the group head.
4. Empty the drip tray and replace onto the
machine. Place a 2L / 68 .oz container
under the portalter and steam wand
sitting on the drip tray.
5s
+
2L
68oz
5. Fill the water tank to the MAX line then
reattached to the machine, ensuring it is
correctly attached.
6. Press and hold the 1 CUP and 2 CUP
buttons for 5 seconds to enter the
cleaning cycle mode.
5s
+
2L
68oz
7. The 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons will
remain illuminated. Press either 1 CUP
or 2 CUP to begin the cleaning cycle.
When the cycle is in progress, the lights
will alternatively ash.
8. Once the cycle is complete the machine
will ready to ready mode.
9. Remove and rinse the portalter,
cleaning disc, drip tray and container.
DESCALING
After regular use, hard water can cause mineral
build up in and on many of the inner functioning
components, reducing the brewing ow, brewing
temperature, power of the machine, and the
taste of the espresso.
The machine will indicate that it requires
descaling when the 1 CUP and STEAM
button and the 2 CUP button ash alternately
for 15 seconds. Pressing any of these buttons
will cancel the alert and return the machine
to ready mode.

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CARE & CLEANING
WARNING
Do not immerse the power
cord, power plug or appliance
in water or any other liquid.
The water tank should never
be removed or completely
emptied during descaling.
TO DESCALE
1. Empty the drip tray and re-insert into
position on the machine.
2. Fill the water tank to the DESCALE line
indicated and add the descaling agent
to the water.
2L
68oz
DESCALE
1000
+
0.5s
5s
OR
&
2L
68oz
MAX
3. Place a 2L / 68 .oz container under the
grouphead and steam wand.
4. Turn the machine o by simultaneously
pressing the 1 CUP and STEAM
buttons, and allow it to completely cool
before descaling.
2L
68oz
DESCALE
1000
+
0.5s
5s
OR
&
2L
68oz
MAX
5. With the machine o, press the 1 CUP
and STEAM buttons simultaneously for
5 seconds to enter descale mode.
2L
68oz
DESCALE
1000
+
0.5s
5s
OR
&
2L
68oz
MAX
6. The 1 CUP and STEAM buttons will
illuminate, indicating that the machine
is ready to start descaling.
2L
68oz
DESCALE
1000
+
0.5s
5s
OR
&
2L
68oz
MAX
7. Press the 1 CUP or STEAM
button to begin the descale cycle.
These buttons will alternately ash
throughout the cycle.
8. Once the descale solution has been
used up, the descale mode will pause.
Rell the water tank to the MAX line and
empty the waste water container, then
replace both parts on to the machine.
9. The 1 CUP and STEAM buttons will
illuminate when the machine is ready.
Press the 1 CUP or STEAM button to
resume descaling.
10. When descaling is complete, the 1CUP
and STEAM button will alternately
ash. The machine will then go into
standby mode.
2L
68oz
DESCALE
1000
+
0.5s
5s
OR
&
2L
68oz
MAX
11. Remove and empty the waste water
container. Rinse the drip tray and water
tank and dry thoroughly before replacing
them back onto the machine.
STEAM WAND BLOCKED
During milk texturing, if the machine detects that
the steam wand is blocked, it will immediately stop
operating and the STEAM button light will be o.
Both the milk temperature and milk foam lights will
fully illuminate and ash. These lights will ash until
a manual steam purge has been completed.
CLEANING THE STEAM WAND
• The steam wand should always be cleaned
after texturing milk. Wipe the steam wand with
a damp cloth.

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CARE & CLEANING
• If any of the holes in the tip of the steam
wand become blocked, it may reduce frothing
performance. Manually purge the steam wand
to try and clear the holes.
• If the steam wand remains blocked, unscrew
the steam wand tip and use the cleaning
tool to unblock the holes; cleaning tool is
located in the back of the machine, under the
water tank.
15 3 42 6 !
• Rinse the steam tip and wipe with a clean,
dry cloth. Reassemble the steam wand by
screwing the steam tip back on to the steam
wand. Purge the steam wand after cleaning.
15 3 42 6 !
CLEANING THE FILTER BASKETS
AND PORTAFILTER
• The lter baskets and portalter should be
rinsed under hot water directly after use to
remove all residual coee oils.
• If the holes in the lter baskets become
blocked, use the steam wand cleaning tool
to unblock the holes.
CLEANING THE SHOWER SCREEN
• The group head interior and shower screen
should be wiped with a damp cloth to remove
any ground coee particles.
• Periodically run hot water through the
machine with the lter basket and portalter
in place, without any ground coee, to rinse
out any residual coee.
CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY
• The drip tray should be removed, emptied
and cleaned after each use or when the drip
tray indicator rises through the drip tray grid.
• Remove the drip tray grid and wash both
parts in warm soapy water.
• Cleaning the Outer Housing
• Wipe the outer housing with a soft, damp cloth
and then polish with a soft, dry cloth.
NOTE
Do not use any abrasive cleaners, pads or
cloths which can scratch the surfaces of
the machine.
NOTE
Do not clean any of the parts or
accessories in the dishwasher.
WARNING
Do not immerse the power cord,
power plug or machine in water
or any other liquid.
STORING YOUR MACHINE
Before storing, turn the machine o, switch
o and remove the power plug from the power
outlet. Empty the water tank and drip tray and
ensure the machine is cool, clean and dry. Store
in an upright position.
Do not place anything on top of machine.
RESET FACTORY ESPRESSO VOLUME
SETTINGS
1. Turn the machine o, by pressing the 1 CUP
and STEAM buttons simultaneously for
5 seconds.
2. Press and hold the 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons
for 5 seconds. Buttons will illuminate.
3. Press the 1 CUP or 2 CUP buttons and the
light will ash 3 times to indicate that all
volumes have been reset.
4. Machine will then return to ready mode.
NOTE
Press any other button to exit factory reset
mode.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES EASY SOLUTION
Water does not ow
from the group head.
No hot water.
• Water tank is empty. Fill tank.
• Water tank is not fully
inserted and locked into
position.
Push water tank down completely to
lock into place.
• Machine needs to be
descaled. Perform descale cycle.
• Coee is ground too nely
and/or too much coee in
lter basket and/or over
tamping and/or lter basket
is blocked.
See below, ‘Espresso only drips
from the portalter spouts or not
at all’.
Espresso only drips
from the portalter
spouts or not at all.
• Coee is ground too nely. Use slightly coarser grind.
Refer to 'Coee Dose and Tamping'
on page 9 and 'Extraction Tips'
on page 13.
• Too much coee in the lter
basket. Lower dose of coee. After tamping, trim the coee dose
using the Razor™ dose trimming
tool. Refer to 'Coee Dose and
Tamping' on page 9 and 'Extraction
Tips' on page 13.
• Coee tamped too rmly. Tamp between or 15–20kg of
pressure.
• Water tank is empty. Fill tank.
• Water tank is not fully
inserted and locked into
position.
Push water tank down completely to
lock into place.
• The lter basket may be
blocked. Use the pin on the end of the provided cleaning tool to unblock
the hole(s).
• Machine needs to be
descaled. Perform descale cycle.
Water doesn't come
through (the machine
makes loud noise).
• Water tank is empty or water
level is below MIN. Fill tank.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES EASY SOLUTION
Espresso runs out
too quickly.
• Coee is ground too
coarsely. Use slightly ner grind. Refer to 'Coee Dose and Tamping'
on page 9 and 'Extraction Tips'
on page 13.
• Not enough coee in the
lter basket. Increase dose of coee. Tamp then use the Razor™ dose
trimming tool to trim o excess
coee. Refer to 'Coee Dose and
Tamping' on page 9 and 'Extraction
Tips' on page 13.
• Coee tamped too lightly. Tamp between or 15–20kg of
pressure.
Espresso runs out
around the edge of the
portalter.
• Portalter not inserted
in the group head correctly. Ensure portalter is completely inserted and rotated until resistance
is felt.
• There are coee grounds
around the lter basket rim. Clean excess coee from the rim of the lter basket to ensure a proper
seal in group head.
• Too much coee in the lter
basket. Lower dose of coee. Refer to ‘Coee Dose and
Tamping’, page 9.
After tamping, trim the coee dose
using the Razor™ dose trimming
tool.
No steam. • Machine has not reached
operating temperature. Allow time for the machine to reach operating temperature.
• Water tank is empty. Fill tank.
• Water tank is not fully
inserted and locked into
position.
Push water tank down completely
to lock into place.
• Machine needs to be
decalcied. Perform descale cycle.
• Steam wand is blocked. Refer to ‘Cleaning the Steam Wand’,
page 15.
Pulsing/pumping
sound while
extracting espresso or
steaming milk.
• The machine is carrying out
the normal operation of the
pump.
No action required as this is the
normal operation of the machine.
• Water tank is empty. Fill tank.
• Water tank is not fully
inserted and locked into
position.
Push water tank down completely to
lock into place.

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EN
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES EASY SOLUTION
Coee not hot enough. • Portalter not pre-heated. Rinse portalter under hot water
outlet. Dry thoroughly.
Milk too hot. • Jug incorrectly positioned. Ensure milk jug is correctly
positioned on sensor. Adjust milk
temperature setting.
No crema. • Coee tamped too lightly. Tamp betweens or 15–20kg of
pressure.
• Coee is ground too
coarsely. Use slightly ner grind. Refer to 'Coee Dose and Tamping'
on page 9 and 'Extraction Tips'
on page 13.
• Coee beans or pre-ground
coee are not fresh. If grinding fresh whole coee beans, use freshly roasted coee
beans with a ‘Roasted On’ date and
consume between 5–20 days after
that date.
If using pre-ground coee, use
within a week of grinding.
• The lter basket may
be blocked. Use the pin on the end of the provided cleaning tool to unblock
the hole(s).
Water leaking. • Auto purge feature.
Immediately after the steam
function, the machine will
purge water into the drip tray.
This ensures the thermocoil
is at the optimal temperature.
Ensure the drip tray is rmly pushed
in place and emptied whenever the
indicator is displayed.
• Water tank is not fully
inserted and locked into
position.
Push water tank down completely to
lock into place.
Machine is on but
ceases to operate. • The safety thermal-cut out
may have activated due to
the pump overheating.
Press the 1 CUP and STEAM button
simultaneously for 5 seconds to
switch the machine o and unplug
from the power outlet. Allow to cool
for about 30–60 minutes.
If problem persists, call Sage
Support.
Too much/too little
espresso is being
delivered to the cup.
• Grind amount and/or grind
size settings and/or shot
volumes require adjustment.
Adjust the grind amount and/or
grind size settings. Refer to ‘Coee
Dose and Tamping’, page 9 and
‘Extraction Tips’, page 13.