Seaga Elite Cafe 400 User manual

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Elite Café 400
Operator’s Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new vending machine. This vendor has been designed to give
you many years of dependable service. It requires little maintenance and is easy to set up and operate.
READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY
Your vendor is designed to operate simply and reliably, but to take full advantage of your machine, please
read this owner’s manual thoroughly. It contains important information regarding installation and
operations, as well as a brief trouble-shooting guide.
EQUIPMENT INSPECTION
After you have received your machine and have it out of the box, place it on a secure surface for further
inspection. Note: Any damages that may have occurred during shipping must be reported to the delivery
carrier immediately. Reporting damages and the seeking of restitution is the responsibility of the
equipment owner. The factory is willing to assist you in this process in any way possible. Feel free to
contact our Customer Care Department with questions you may have on this process.
It is important that you keep the original packaging for your vending machine at least through the warranty
period. If your machine needs to be returned for repair, you may have to purchase this packaging if it is
not retained.
Once you have your vendor located, we suggest that you keep this manual for future reference, or you
can view this manual online at www.seagamfg.com. Should any problems occur, refer to the section
entitled “COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS”. It is designed to help you quickly identify a problem
and correct it.
700 Seaga Drive
Freeport, IL 61032 U.S.A.
seagamfg.com
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Contents
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Introduction............................................................................................4
EliteCaféTechnicalData.........................................................................4
SafetyPrecautions...................................................................................5
BasicFunction.........................................................................................6
Installation..............................................................................................6
InitialStartUp.........................................................................................7
NormalOperation...................................................................................9
EliteCaféShutDown...............................................................................9
Maintenance...........................................................................................9
TakingtheEliteCaféOutofService.......................................................11
FinalInstructions...................................................................................11
Troubleshooting....................................................................................12
Programming........................................................................................12
ExplodedView–WhipperAssembly......................................................18
ExplodedView–CanisterAssembly.......................................................19
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Introduction
Elite Café Overview
The Elite Café 400 is a compact tabletop vending machine for dispensing coffee and tea instant soluble products.
The Elite Café is fully automatic and programmable and includes audit functionality. To get the best performance and
longest life from your Elite Café, it is essential to follow simple cleaning and preventive maintenance procedures
outlined in this manual.
Figure 1 – The Elite Café 400
Elite Café Technical Data
Physical Details
Height 645 mm
Width 380 mm
Depth 535 mm
Weight 23 kg
Note: Allow 15 cm clearance on both sides and back of Elite Café.
Canisters
Number of Canisters 4
Canister Capacity 1.75 liters each
Inside View
Canister, Drink 1
Canister, Drink 2
Canister, Drink 3
Canister, Drink 4
Spout
Steam Trap
Whipping Bowl
Whipper Assembly
Outlet Tube
Outlet Bracket
Rear View
Miniature Circuit Breaker
(MCB)
Water Inlet
Solenoid Valve
Drip Tray Drip Tray Removed

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Boiler
Capacity 3.5 liters
Water Requirement
Inlet ¾” BSP Male
Pressure 0.2- 2.0 Bar
Flow Rate 0.8-2.5 liters/minute
Drink Throughput
150 ml Cup *(actual serving less) 4 Cups per minute
240 ml Cup *(actual serving less) 3 Cups per minute
Electrical Specification
Voltage, Frequency & Current 230 V, 50 Hz & 10 Amp. Max.
Operating Voltage (Low/High) 90/270
Power Consumption 0.9 KWH per day
Startup Time 8 minutes from idle
Heater Rating 1.8 KW/ 2.0 KW
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Safety Precautions
The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should not use this appliance without supervision to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or cause
injury to themselves.
Always turn off the Elite Café before carrying out any inspection or adjustment. If service is required, contact your
equipment dealer.
A general maintenance check should be carried out periodically by trained personnel.
If the Elite Café is not going to be used for any considerable length of time, it is recommended that water and power
supply be disconnected. The boiler should be emptied.
Always connect the Elite Café to an earthed wall socket. Always use approved materials, supplies and parts to
operate and repair the Elite Café. If the power cord becomes damaged in any way it must be replaced by Seaga or
their authorized service agent to avoid a hazard.
Use only original parts made by Seaga, as they meet stringent quality requirements to keep the Elite Café in proper
working order. If non-original parts are used, Seaga will not be liable for any resulting damage.
General Guidelines
The Elite Café and all its parts and components should be kept thoroughly clean.
Before performing any maintenance or cleaning operation the power supply to the machine should be disconnected
by removing the plug from the main power supply.
Use a moist cloth to clean the outside and inside of the Elite Café. Do not use harsh chemical cleaners on the Elite
Café. Take care around decorative decals, as these can be damaged by moisture of any kind.

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Basic Function
Figure2–EliteCaféSchematic
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The drinks supplied by the Elite Café 400 are made with a combination of powdered ingredients and hot water dosed
into a whipper assembly, which mixes them rapidly and dispenses them into a cup on the outside of the Elite Café.
The water is heated inside the Elite Café by means of a boiler, which keeps a supply of water at a constant
temperature of 80-97° C.
The drink is dispensed immediately after pressing a selection button.
The Elite Café has a permanent water connection to replenish the water level and maintain readiness for the next
drink.
Proper maintenance of the Elite Café components insures that drinks are made to the highest quality standard.
Installation
Your Elite Café 400 should be located on a sturdy, flat surface and away from any heating device. Do not locate the
Elite Café 400 near appliances emitting magnetic fields as this can affect the proper electrical function of the Elite
Café.
NOTE: A minimum of 6 inches is required for clearance in the back and sides of the Elite Café.
The Elite Café should be leveled with the use of 4 leg levelers provided on the base corners (Figure 3) and be placed
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Figure 3 – Leg Levelers
For In Line dispensing, connect the water supply using a ½ inch OD and ¼ inch ID pipe. Ensure that the water
pressure is a minimum 0.2 bar and a maximum of 10 bars. An external pressure reducer is recommended in case of
high water pressure. Check for any water leakage either at the connecting point or any other internal point within the
Elite Café.
For use with the pump and filter assembly, connect the water supply using a ½ inch OD and ¼ inch ID pipe. Check
for any water leakage either at the connecting point or any other internal point within the Elite Café.
Figure 4 – Pump and Filter Assembly
Note: The water source used for the Elite Café MUST be safe for consumption!
Insure that the power supply is 110 V AC, 50 Hz with proper earth and connect the main lead of the Elite Café to 7
Amp grounded outlet.
The Elite Café to be installed indoors only at a minimum ambient temperature 50°F to maximum ambient temperature
100°F. The installation service of the Elite Café must be done only by trained personnel.
Initial Start Up
On a daily basis, the outlet tubes and whipper assembly parts should be dismantled and cleaned. These parts need
to be reassembled and installed prior to initial startup for the next cycle as follows:
1. Insure that the Elite Café is OFF using the Miniature Circuit Breaker at the rear of the Elite Cafe
2. Open the front door (Figure 1)
3. Remove the canisters from the Elite Café by lifting up and pulling forward. Open each of the lids (Figure 5)
4. Fill each canister up to the marked level with the ingredients (Figure 5)
Leg Levelers

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Figure 5 – Filling Canisters
Remove canister and spout from Elite Café
Fill with ingredients
5. Replace the lids on all filled canisters
6. Put the canisters back in position in the proper sequence, insuring that the canister spout gets located on to
the ingredient motor gear pinion
7. Switch ON the Miniature Circuit Breaker at the rear of the Elite Café
8. Close the front door
9. Water will now start flowing into the Elite Café and the LCD display will show
10. When the water has filled to the required level, heating will commence and the LCD will show:
11. When the water in the main boiler has reached the preset temperature, the LCD will show:
12. Press the Rinse button to start the rinse cycle. It is recommended that this rinse cycle is performed at least 2
or 3 times at initial startup and/or daily start up of the Elite Café. This will insure proper hygienic operation.
After the Rinse cycle has been completed, the LCD will display:
The Elite Café is now ready for normal operation.
FILLING
HEATING
PLEASE RINSE
Select Drink

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Normal Operation
Drink Dispensing
1. Position cup at the dispensing point
2. For a regular drink, press the button corresponding to the desired flavor
3. If a half drink is desired, first press the Half button, then press the desired flavor
4. LCD will show:
Where # is the corresponding flavor selection pressed.
5. Wait for the drink to be completely dispensed then remove cup
6. LCD will again show:
The Elite Café has a separate button for Hot Water dispensing.
Note: Repeated dispensing of drinks will cause the Elite Café to go into the Water Filling or Water Heating mode,
which will display on the LCD. This is normal for a busy location.
In case the Elite Café has not been used for more than 45 minutes, the LCD display will show:
Press the Rinse button and wait for the cycle to complete, then dispensing of drinks can begin.
To stop dispensing in case of an emergency press the Stop button.
Elite Café Shut Down
1. Rinse the Elite Café following previous instruction
2. Set the Elite Café Miniature Circuit Breaker to OFF position (Figure 1)
3. Follow the daily sanitization program in this manual
Maintenance
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The hygiene and quality of the drinks dispensed by the Elite Café depends largely on regular maintenance
procedures that are followed on a daily and weekly basis.
The Elite Café and all its parts and components should be kept thoroughly clean. Before performing any maintenance
or cleaning operation, the power supply should be disconnected by removing the plug from the main power outlet.
Use a moist cloth to clean the outside and inside of the Elite Café and never use harsh chemicals or heat of any kind.
Daily:
1. Set the Miniature Circuit Breaker to OFF
2. Unplug the power supply by removing the plug from the outlet
3. Clean the Elite Café with a moist cloth
4. Remove canister spout and clean. Install canister spout to canister. (Figure 6)
Figure 6 – Canister Spout
Drink #
Select drink
PLEASE RINSE
Canister Spout

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5. Remove the steam trap and seal (Figure 7) by rotating it in an anti-clockwise direction and lifting to release it
from the whipping bowl.
Figure 7 – Steam Trap & Seal
6. Gently lift the whipping bowl and inlet pipe to disconnect them from the whipper assembly. Pull the bowl out
of the adapter (Figure 8).
Figure 8 – Whipping Bowl and Inlet Pipe
7. Disconnect the outlet tube from the whipper assembly. Rotate the whipper assembly in a clockwise direction
to release it from the base. Pull the assembly from the base (Figure 9).
Figure 9 – Whipper Assembly
8. Clean all whipper components in lukewarm water. Dry thoroughly (Figure 10).
Figure 10 – Whipper Components
9. Clean the exposed surface of the whipper base with a moist cloth. Allow to dry (Figure 11)
Steam Trap
Steam Trap Seal
Inlet Pipe
Whipping Bowl
Whipper Assembly
Spout
Whipper
Assembly
Whipper
Bowl
Steam
Trap