Seattle Coffee Gear Diletta Bello+ User manual
User Manua
Bello+ Espresso Machine
Diletta is a Trademark of Seattle Coee Gear LL
Man fact rered for Seattle Coee Gear LL
6825 216th St SW, S ite A, Lynnwood, WA 9803
1-800-372-47637
Thank you for joining the Diletta Espresso Family!
You have made an excellent choice. Before you use your Bello+ for the rst time, read through
this manual; inside you’ll nd setup and rst use instructions, as well as some tips and tricks for
best practices and some common troubleshooting questions. If you have further questions,
please reach out to Seattle Coee Gear’s customer service team at 866-372-4734 or send an
email to su ort@seattlecoeegear.com.
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Contents
General Information and Warnings
Use and Safety Instructions
Overview and Controls
Unboxing and Setup
Coffee Brewing, Steam, and Hot Water
Water Alerts, Storage, Transportation
Machine Cleaning And Maintenance
Troubleshooting, Tips and Tricks
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General Information and Warnings
Keep this user manual after reading. If you have further questions, please reach out to Seattle Coee Gear’s customer
service team at 66-372-4734 or send an email to support@seattlecoeegear.com
Seattle Coee Gear assumes no responsibility for damage or failure in the event of
Use outside of intended purpose
Alterations/customizations made to any machine componen
Use with non-original component
Unauthorized/uncertied repair
Use, modication, or repairs outside these criteria will void your warranty
Diletta Bello+ Espresso Machine User Manual
Warnings
General Information
The packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene, dust cover, cardboard, etc.) are a potential source of danger and
must be kept out of reach of children
Before connecting the machine to power, make certain that the rating sticker matches your home electrical grid
The power cable must be smooth and not exposed to impact or handling by minors. It must not be placed near
liquids, water or heat sources, and must not be damaged
The use of adapters, multiple sockets, extension cords, or power strips is not advised.
Position the machine on a waterproof surface (laminate, stainless steel, ceramic, granite etc.) away from heat
sources (ovens, stove tops, replaces, etc.) and in an environment where temperature does not drop below 40 °F
Do not expose the machine to the elements, or install it in an environment with high humidity, such as a bathroom
If the need for a replacement part arises, contact Seattle Coee Gear for repair
The machine in its packaging is to be stored in a dry location, free from humidity and protected from the elements.
The temperature must not be lower than 40 °F
In the event of damage to objects or persons caused by the improper installation or use, the manufacturer can not be
considered responsible
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Use and Safety Instructions
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Intended Us
Th Dil tta B llo+ has b n d sign d and built xpr ssly for co br wing and th pr paration of co -bas d
drinks. This machin is int nd d only for p rsonal or hous hold us . Any us outsid th abov us cas (s) will void
your warranty. This machin is not int nd d for comm rcial or oc nvironm nts
Safety Instruction
Ensur that your hom capacity and pow r rating is suitabl for th maximum pow r consumption indicat d on th
machin ’s rating stick r b for conn cting th machin to your l ctric supply
Th us of adapt rs, multipl sock ts, xt nsion cords, or pow r strips is not advis d
Do not us this machin if th r is damag to its cord, plug, or any oth r part
This machin has b n d sign d for th sol purpos of producing co , hot wat r, and st am for hot b v rag s.
All oth r us s ar inappropriat and dang rous. Th manufactur r shall not b h ld r sponsibl for any damag
caus d by inappropriat us
Prot ct your machin from l ctrical issu s
1. Do not imm rs th machin , cord, or plug in wat r or oth r liquids
2. Pr v nt th pow r cabl from b ing str tch d or pull d tight
3. Do not us th machin with w t hands
4. Do not allow childr n to us th machin
5. Do not us th machin with bar f t
6. Do not spill any liquid ov r th machin
7. Do not xpos th machin to th sunlight, rain, snow, xtr m t mp ratur s tc
8. Turn o and disconn ct th machin from pow r b for p rforming any maint nanc
Th machin must b position d on a horizontal surfac at a suitabl h ight away from childr n
If th machin op rat s in a faulty mann r, is compromis d in its p rformanc , or stops working, turn th machin
o and disconn ct it from pow r. Do not try to r pair it. Pl as contact S attl Co G ar at 866-372-4734 or s nd
an mail to support@s attl co g ar.com
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Wate
Th machin must b op rat d with soft, cl an drinking wat r. If your local wat r supply has a high min ral cont nt, us
a wat r soft n r, wat r ltration syst m, or bottl d wat r. A build-up of min ral d posits may r strict th ow of wat r
within th machin and caus damag to compon nts or caus p rsonal injury. Improp r wat r usag can r sult in th
voiding of your warranty
Machine Safet
Th machin ’s br w circuit is tt d with a m chanical spring valv to prot ct against ov rpr ssur . From th factory,
this is s t at 10 bar.
Th st am boil r is also quipp d with a saf ty valv s t at 2.3 bar and a th rmal switch that stops h ating in th
v nt of failur
Th pump is tt d with a th rmal switch that r s ts automatically for prot ction against ov rh ating
All l ctrically pow r d h ating l m nts ar locat d insid th machin
Noise and Vibration
Und r r gular us , th machin ’s op rating charact ristics m asur l ss than 70 dB
Th machin is suppli d with rubb r vibration damping f t. In normal conditions th machin will not g n rat
vibrations which could damag obj cts or caus injury to p rsons
Machine Specication
WIDTH 11 inch s
17.75 inch s
14.5 inch s
24 kilos
20 kilos
1500W
120V
15A
Stainl ss St l
1.8 L
3 L
DEPTH
HEIGHT
GROSS WEIGHT
NET WEIGHT
WATTS
VOLTS
AMPS
BOILER MATERIAL
BOILER VOLUME
RESERVOIR VOLUME
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Overview and Controls
Diletta Bello+ Espresso Ma hine User Manual
Brew Group (E61
Brew Leve
Portalte
Steam Kno
Steam Wan
Hot Water Kno
Hot Water Wan
Brew And Steam Pressure Gaug
Drip Tray
Cup Warme
Power Switc
Power Indicator Ligh
Water Reservoi
PID Controller Scree
Water Reservoir Indicato
Heating Indicato
PID Controls
Included Accessories: Single Portalter Basket, Double Portalter Basket, Triple
Portalter Basket, Backushing Basket, Double Portalter, Bottomless Portalter,
Group Brush, Tamper
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Unboxing and Setup
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Unboxin
Before ontinuing, he k the box for damage and pun tures. If signi ant damage is noted to outer pa kaging
STOP and all 866-372-4734
Remove foam pa kaging
Rea h around the sides of your ma hine until you have a rm grasp of the ma hine base. Do not lift from the group
or valves
Lift arefully and set the ma hine on your ounter, ensuring all 4 legs make good onta t
Remove the outer dust bag and a essory box
Save your pa kaging for future storage or shipping
Initial Setu
Ensure the power able is free of kinks, then plug in to the wall so ket
Remove water tank from the top of the ma hine and ll with lean, ltered water
Swit h on the ma hine with the front power swit h, the green light will ome on
The ma hine will begin lling the boiler automati ally
On e nished, briey run water through the group by lifting the brew lever for a few se onds to ensure the water
path is saturated
The PID s reen will now indi ate heating, and the temperature reading will begin to rise
You an adjust your desired steam boiler temperature using the arrow buttons on the fa e of the ma hine
Your ma hine is ready to brew after the set temperature is rea hed and the boiler pressure gauge reads between 1
and 1.5 Bars; generally around 15 minutes
Temperature Setting
The Bello+ offers adjustable boiler temperature using the built-in PID controller. This temperature setting adjusts
steam temperature, and only affects your brew temperature indirectly. See this table for average brew temperatures at
different steam temperature settings
Brew Temperature Target Fº PID Temperature Setting Cº PID Temperature Setting Fº
197º 117º 242º
198º 118º 244º
200º 119º 246º
201º 120º 248º
202.5º 121º 251º
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Unboxing and Setup
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PID Setting
To enter the PID settings menu, press and hold the up arrow for 5 se onds. You an s roll through ea h setting by
tapping the Up Arrow. Adjustments for ea h setting are made by tapping the Down Arrow. Settings appear in this order
Temperature Unit (F or C
E o Mode Timer (Set to O, 30, 60, 90 minute in rements
Standby Mode (On/O
Water Alarm Buzzer (On/O
Probe Sensor Height (Fa tory Setting Medium; Do not hange
Pre-Infusion (Adjustable from 1 to 10 se onds
Eco Mod
The Bello+ E o Mode lowers your steam boiler temperature below boiling, whi h signi antly lowers power draw while
still oering fast re overy for your next shot. E o mode an be dea tivated, or set in 30-minute in rements up to 2
hours
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Coffee Brewing, Steam, And Hot Water
Diletta Bell + Espress Machine User Manual
Coffee Brewin
Fill the portalter with one or two doses of ground coffee (according to the lter basket inserted)
Tamp the coffee rmly, using the included tamper, into the basket
Insert the portalter into the group, turning it counterclockwise until tight. Note that when new, the portalter may
seat before the handle is at a 90 degree angle
Fully lift the brew lever to begin extraction. This also starts your programmed pre-infusion time (if set), and
automatically starts the shot timer
When the desired amount of espresso has been delivered, lower the brew lever fully
Enjoy
Milk Steamin
Wait until the machine comes to temperature and that the pressure gauge reads over 1 Bar
Open the steam knob for a few seconds and purge the condensed water into the drip tray. Close the knob
Immerse the steam wand into the milk and open the knob. Pull steam tip up toward the surface to texture milk,
and lower back down to heat the milk. When the desired temperature and texture is reached, close the knob
After heating your milk, discharge a little steam from the wand into the drip tray to clear the steam tip of any milk
residue
Wipe down the steam wand of any residual milk
Hot Wate
Place your desired cup to collect water under the hot water wand
Open the hot water knob to deliver hot water
Note: hot water is pulled directly from the steam boiler, and will be very hot
When the desired amount of water is reached, close the hot water knob
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Water Alerts, Storage, Transportation
Dil tta B llo+ Espr sso Machin Us r Manual
No Water Aler
If the water in the tank drops below minimum level, the machine will ash a low-water warning on the screen and
beep 3 times. To exit from alert condition, rell the tank
Filling Timeou
If the boiler ll programming takes longer than 300 seconds, the machine will ash the low water warning light. This
also disables the boiler heating element. To clear, switch the machine off, wait 120 seconds, rell the water tank, then
switch on again to restart lling
Storage And Transportatio
To Store
Perform all cleaning and maintenance procedures
Bring the machine up to steam temperature
Switch off
Empty reservoir and drip tray
Place a large bowl or pitcher beneath the hot water wand
Open tap and drain water until empty
Allow the machine to cool completely
Ensure the portalter is not locked into group during storage
To Transport
Do not attempt to move the machine unless it is cool and dry to touch
If you saved the original packaging, great! This will be easy
Make sure base foam and reinforced corner inserts are in place
Reach around the sides of your machine until you have a rm grasp of the machine base. Do not lift from the
group or valves
Lower the machine slowly into the box
Add the original top foam back to the box, ensuring a snug t
Don’t have your original packaging? Please call Seattle Coffee Gear’s Customer Service line at 866-372-4734 for more
instructions
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Machine Cleaning And Maintenance
Diletta Bello+ Espresso Ma hine User Manual
Machine Cleanin
Do not use chemical sprays, metal or abrasive tools (such as steel wool, metal brushes, needles, etc.), or any
abrasive detergents.
We recommend a clean, damp microber cloth or non-abrasive sponge for most case and frame cleaning
For cleaning the group and portalter, only use coffee and espresso machine-safe detergents
Make sure to purge and wipe down the steam wand of any residual milk after every us
Daily Maintenanc
Clean the case panels, frame and drip tray with a clean microber cloth or non-abrasive sponge as needed
Empty drip tray and clean out any residual coffee solids
Empty portalter after use and rinse with hot water before reinserting into group
Weekly Maintenanc
While hot, scrub group gasket and screen of any residual coffee oil with the included brush
Insert the backushing basket into the portalter, place in group, and backush
To backush, lift the group lever and run the pump for 15 seconds. Lower the group lever to relieve pressure.
Repeat 10-15 times
Soak your portalter and baskets in hot water and/or a cleaning detergent like Caza to loosen coffee oils. Wipe
clean
Periodic Maintenanc
Inspect group gasket and screen for excess coffee buildup or wear
If needed, replace with authorized components
To clear excess coffee oil from gasket and screen, repeat weekly backush routine using a dedicated cleaner like
Caz
Descalin
With the use of ltered or bottled water, regular descaling is not required. Damage to your machine can result from
improper descaling. Descaling at home is not recommended. Damage to components or clogged lines from descaling
are not covered under warranty
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Troubleshooting, Tips and Trick
Diletta ello+ Espresso Machine User Manual
Troubleshoo
The machine does not star
Ensure the plug is inserted correctly
Ensure there is power to the socket
Check the condition of the plug and the power supply cable
No coffee is delivere
No water in the reservoir; rell with water
The pump has overheated due to excessive use. Wait for the pump to cool down and the thermal protector to
reset
Inconsistent coffee deliver
Clean the lter in the lter holder
The coffee grounds are too ne or too coarse. Adjust your grind size, dose amount, or tamping
No hot water or steam deliver
No water in the reservoir; rell with water
Nozzles clogged; clean the nozzles of the steam tip with a pin
Unscrew the hot water tap head and remove any debris from the screen
Tips and Trick
Be Clea
Always start with a blank slate for your espresso. Both your portalter and group should be clean and clear of any old
grinds or residual coffee oils that may impart off-avors or slow the ow of espresso into your cup
Coffee Qualit
Make sure the coffee you are using is ideal for espresso. While pre-ground coffee may work in an emergency, you’ll
nd much better results if you use fresh-roasted coffee ground in your own home
Grind Matter
Good brew pressure is dicult to achieve without a good grinder. Espresso-ground coffee should resemble the
consistency of powdered sugar, and should be of uniform and consistent particle size. If your grind is too coarse,
shots will ow fast and feel watery. Too ne, and shots will ow too slow or not at all
Consistent Dosin
Make sure to dose the right amount of coffee into your basket every time. Your Bello+ comes with standard Italian
single, double and triple baskets, made for roughly for 7-gram, 18-gram and 20-gram doses of coffee. An espresso
scale and high-quality grinder is highly recommended.
Shot Flavo
Focus on dialing in your grind for avor rst. Don’t worry if your shot time or dose differs slightly from the
recommended parameters on the bag
Milk Steamin
There are two main stages to milk steaming. The rst is texturing: bring your steam wand tip to near the surface of
your milk to incorporate air. Fine foam drinks like lattes require less air, while drinks like cappuccinos require more
texturing. The second is incorporating: lower your steam wand down into the milk. This heats the milk and swirls in
your layer of milk foam simultaneously
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