SOLIS GRIND & INFUSE PERFETTA User manual

GRIND & INFUSE PERFETTA
Type 1019
User manual

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INTENDED USE 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3
CONTENTS 12
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION 12
CONTROL BUTTONS 14
INSTALLATION 15
BEFORE FIRST USE (WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE) 15
MAKING AN ESPRESSO 16
TIPS FOR A PERFECT ESPRESSO 19
STEAMING MILK 20
USING THE HOT WATER FUNCTION 21
CHANGING THE ENERGY SAVING MODE 22
CHANGING THE BREWING TEMPERATURE 23
CHANGING THE WATER FILTER MODE (NO FILTER) 23
CHANGING THE AMOUNT OF COFFEE 23
STORAGE 24
DAILY MAINTENANCE 24
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 24
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE 25
REPLACING THE WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE 28
USING THE BREWING HEAD CLEANING CYCLE 29
DESCALING 31
CLEANING A BLOCKED GRINDER 34
RESETTING FUNCTIONS 34
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 35
TROUBLESHOOTING 35
ALARMS 38
HELPLINE 39
VCONTENTS

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VINTENDED USE
• This appliance is intended to prepare various types of coee with freshly ground
beans.
• Only use the appliance as described in this manual.
• This appliance is intended for household use and similar applications such as:
– sta kitchen areas in shops, oces and other working environments
– farm houses
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
– bed and breakfast type environments and not for commercial use
• This appliance is intended for indoor use only.
• This 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.
• Any use of the appliance other than described in this manual is regarded as misuse
and may cause injury, damage to the appliance and void the warranty.
VIMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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death or serious injury.
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minor or moderate injury.
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the product or to the environment.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Risk of injury. Using this appliance without knowledge of the
involved risks may cause injury to yourself or others.
•Ensure you have fully read and understood the instructions in
this user manual before installing or using the appliance.
•Keep this document for future reference.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION
Risk of re or electric shock. Using the appliance with a
damaged power cable may cause electric shock or re caused
by short circuit of electrical components.
•Do not use the appliance if the power cable is damaged.
•If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, the service agent or similar qualied personnel
in order to avoid a hazard.
•Make sure that neither the appliance nor the power cord or
plug comes into contact with hot surfaces, such as hotplates
or a radiator, or that they come into contact with the
appliance itself.
•Fully unwind the power cable before use.
•Do not disconnect the appliance by pulling on the cable.
Always grasp the connector and pull.
Risk of electric shock. Touching the appliance while in contact
with water greatly increases the chance of electric shock.
•Never place the appliance in such a way that it is at risk of
falling into water or coming into contact with water or other
liquids (e.g. in or near a sink).
•Never reach for an appliance that has fallen into water or
other liquids.
–Always wear dry rubber gloves to unplug the appliance
before taking it out of the water.

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–Do not start using the appliance again before having it
checked for functionality and safety by Solis or a service
center authorized by Solis.
•Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
Risk of electric shock. Heat or water originating from the
appliance may damage the power outlet.
•Do not place the appliance directly under a power outlet.
Risk of overheating. Blockage of the ventilation openings or
exposure to a heat source may cause the appliance to overheat.
•Keep a minimum distance of 20 cm between the appliance
and walls, curtains or other materials and objects so the air
around the appliance can circulate freely.
•Do not place the appliance inside a cabinet when in use.
•Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
Risk of product damage. Physical shock may damage the
internal components of the appliance.
•Do not leave the power cable hanging over table edges to
prevent the appliance from being pulled down.
•Place the appliance on a stable, at, heat and moisture
resistant surface.

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Risk of damage to the electrical components. Connecting the
appliance to an unsuitable power supply may cause damage to
the electrical components.
•Before using the appliance, check that the voltage stated on
the type plate of your appliance matches your mains voltage.
•Do not operate the appliance with a multiway plug adapter.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING USE
Risk of injury. Leaving the appliance unattended during use
may cause injury to children or people that are not aware of the
risks involved with the appliance.
•Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
•Switch o and unplug the appliance when not in use.
•Do not use a timer or a separate remote-control system that
automatically switches the device on.
•Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
Risk of electric shock or product damage. The power cable
may be damaged when moving the appliance during use:
•Do not move the appliance when in use.
•Switch o and unplug the appliance before moving the
appliance.

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Risk of contamination. Hot water is more likely to contain
contaminants, such as corrosion from metallic pipes or boilers.
•Only use cold tap water in the water tank.
Risk of burn injury. Parts of the appliance become hot during
use.
•During operation, only touch the buttons, selectors, or heat
insulated handles. All other parts can get hot.
•Never remove the portalter during the brewing process.
•Be careful when emptying the portalter directly after use.
The appliance and the coee dregs are still very hot.
•During or directly after the steaming process, only touch the
steam and hot water wand by using the thermo-insulated
loop. The steaming wand gets hot.
•Do not point the tip of the steaming wand directly at the
bottom of the cup.
•Never point the steam and hot water wand towards people,
animals, or moisture sensitive items.
Risk of product damage. Physical shock may damage the
internal components of the appliance.
•Only lift the appliance by holding the base.
•Do not drop the appliance and avoid impacts.

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Risk of product damage. The use of damaged parts or incorrect
accessories may permanently damage the appliance.
•Do not use the appliance if a part is damaged or defective.
Replace a damaged or defective appliance immediately.
•Only use the appliance with the provided accessories or
accessories recommended by Solis.
Risk of overheating. Blockage of the ventilation openings or
exposure to a heat source may cause the appliance to overheat.
•Do not cover the air vents when the appliance is in use.
Risk of product damage. Incorrect use of the portalter may
damage it.
•Do not overll the portalter. The ground coee should not
be in direct contact with the brewing head when placed to
ensure a proper seal.
•Make sure the portalter is rmly installed. If the portalter
does not turn easily in place, remove the portalter and
reduce the amount of ground coee.
Risk of product damage. Cutting o the power while the
appliance is in use may cause damage to active electrical
components.
•Always switch o the appliance before disconnecting.

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Risk of water damage. Water may spill out of the water
tank when it is too full and damage the internal electrical
components.
•Do not ll the water tank above the MAX marking.
Risk of product damage. Using the appliance without water in
the tank may cause damage to the internal components.
•Do not operate the appliance when the water tank is empty.
Risk of product damage. Incorrect use of the appliance may
damage the grinder.
•Do not use the appliance when the bean container is empty.
•Only ll the bean container with whole coee beans. Never
use ground coee.
•Only adjust the grind size when the grinder is running, to
avoid damaging the grinder.
•Do not activate the grinder when the lid of the bean
container is removed.
Risk of product damage. Objects placed on the appliance may
be damaged or fall o.
•Do not place anything on the appliance while it is in use,
except for cups for preheating.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING MAINTENANCE
Risk of choking. The cleaning tool is small and may be
swallowed by children.
•Keep the cleaning tool away from children.
Risk of electric shock. Touching live electrical components will
cause electric shock.
•Disconnect the appliance from the power source before
performing maintenance tasks and when replacing parts.
Risk of poisoning. Oils or lubricants used in the appliance may
seep into the water tank and pollute the water.
•Do not use any oils or lubricants on this appliance.
Risk of burn injury. Parts of the appliance become hot during
use.
•Let the appliance cool down before performing maintenance.
Risk of corrosion damage. Abrasive chemical cleaning agents
such as ammonia, acid or acetone may cause acid corrosion
damage to the appliance.
•Only use non-abrasive cleaning agents to clean the appliance.

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Risk of water damage. Internal electrical components will be
damaged when they come into contact with water.
•Never immerse the appliance in water or place it in a
dishwasher.
Risk of product damage. The appliance must be descaled
periodically to prevent permanent damage to the internal
components.
•When the descaling alarm is displayed, descale the appliance
immediately to avoid permanent damage to the appliance.
Damage related to limescale is not covered by the warranty
if the descaling procedure is not performed regularly as
described in this section.
Risk of product damage. Spilled descaling solution may
cause damage to the surface of the appliance. Wipe o spilled
descaling solution immediately.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING STORAGE
Risk of product damage. Exposure to hot or cold temperatures
may cause damage to the internal components of the appliance.
•Do not store the appliance at temperatures below 32 °F or
above 131 °F.

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VCONTENTS
Please check the contents of the package:
1x GRIND & INFUSE PERFETTA
1x Portalter
1x Tamper
1x Milk jug
1x Cleaning brush
1x Rubber insert for cleaning
2x Filters
1x Water lter
1x Test strip
VAPPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
The GRIND & INFUSE PERFETTA is an espresso machine for preparing espresso with
freshly ground coee beans. The appliance is equipped with a steaming wand to make
steamed milk or heat beverages. With the GRIND & INFUSE PERFETTA you can serve
yourself and your guests the perfect espresso, cappuccino and much more!

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1Bean container
2Cup tray
3Portalter holder
4Brewing head
5Steaming wand
6Drip tray
7Grinder unlock button
8Water tank
9Water lter cartridge
qAccessories storage
wPower button
ePower cable
rMilk jug
tTest strip
yCleaning brush
uCleaning tool
iRubber insert for cleaning
oTamper
pDouble cup lter
aSingle cup lter
sPortalter
VCONTROL BUTTONS
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dProgramming button
fFilter size selection button
gGrind size selector
hFilter size indicator
jSingle cup extraction button
kDouble cup extraction button
lSteaming function button
zSteaming knob
xDisplay
cGrind time knob
vPortalter button
bManometer

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VINSTALLATION
To install the appliance:
1. Place the appliance on a stable, at, and heat and moisture resistant surface.
2. Place the bean container 1on the appliance. Rotate until the bean container locks
in place.
3. Plug the power cable einto a power outlet.
4. Press the power button wto switch on the appliance.
The appliance is ready for use when the cup extraction buttons jkcontinuously light
up white.
VBEFORE FIRST USE (WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE)
Before rst use, clean the appliance as described in section Daily maintenance.
4If you don’t want to use a water lter, you can leave the appliance on default settings.
You can skip the following steps in this section.
To place and congure the water lter:
1. Hold the test strip tbriey in a glass of tap water.
2. Read the measured water quality on the test strip t.
3. Rotate the selector at the bottom of the water lter cartridge 9to the optimal
position.
Position A For use with soft water.
Position B For use with medium hard water.
Position C For use with hard water.
4. Hold the water lter cartridge 9in a container with water.
5. Gently squeeze the water lter cartridge 9to remove air bubbles from the lter.
6. Insert the water lter cartridge 9into the bracket in the water tank 8with the
selector facing downwards.
7. Fill the water tank 8with water up to the MAX marking.
8. Press the programming button dto enter the settings menu.
9. Press the steaming function button lto enter the lter settings.
10. Press the single cup extraction button jto set the lter setting to YES.
11. Place a container (min. 0.14 gal) underneath the brewing head 4.
12. Press the programming button dto exit the settings menu. The rinsing process
starts automatically.

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VMAKING AN ESPRESSO
To make an espresso with freshly ground coee:
1. Choose if you want to make one or two espressos.
2. Place empty cups on the cup tray 2to preheat the cups.
3. Check if the water level in the water tank is between the MIN and MAX indicators.
4. If not, ll the water tank up to the MAX indicator.
4Refresh the water at least once a day.
5. Fill the bean container 1with whole coee beans (max. 0.55 lb).
6. Close the bean container 1with the lid.
7. Make sure the hopper gate at the back of the bean container 1is open.
8. Place the corresponding cup lter pain the portalter s.
4When the appliance was not used recently, we recommend rinsing the appliance
and the portalter (section Daily maintenance).
9. Press the lter size selection button fto switch to the corresponding lter size.
10. If needed, adjust the grind size with the grind size selector g(see section Tips for a
perfect espresso).
11. Place the portalter sinto the portalter holder 3.
12. Rotate the grind time knob cto adjust the grinding time. The grind time is shown
on the display x.
4The maximum grind time is 30 seconds. To save the grinding time for the selected
lter size, press and hold the lter size button. The lter size button blinks and the
appliance beeps twice when the setting is saved.
13. Press the grind time knob cor the portalter button vto start the grinding
process. The display shows the remaining grind time.
4If you need to stop the process before it is nished, press the grind time knob or
portalter button again.
4If you need to resume the grinding process, press the grind time knob or portalter
button again within 20 seconds.
4To grind without using the grind time presets, you can also press and hold the grind
time knob or the portalter button. The grinder starts grinding and stops upon
releasing the grind time knob.
14. Shake the portalter sand pull it out of the portalter holder 3.
15. Gently tap the portalter sagainst the counter to evenly distribute the ground
coee.

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16. Tamp the ground coee with the tamper o.
Risk of product damage. Incorrect use of the portalter may
damage it.
•Do not overll the portalter. The ground coee should not
be in direct contact with the brewing head when placed to
ensure a proper seal.
17. Remove any ground coee from the edge of the portalter s.
18. Pull the steaming wand 5to the side.
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19. Insert and rotate the portalter sinto the brewing head 4(see image C). Make
sure the handle is aligned with the CLOSE marking.

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Risk of product damage. Incorrect use of the portalter may
damage it.
•Make sure the portalter is rmly installed. If the portalter
does not turn easily in place, remove the portalter and
reduce the amount of ground coee.
20. Place one or two cups from the cup tray 2underneath the spouts of the
portalter.
When the cup extraction buttons jklight up you can start the brewing process.
Risk of injury. Leaving the appliance unattended during use
may cause injury to children or people that are not aware of the
risks involved with the appliance.
•Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
4To program the amount of coee, refer to section Changing the amount of coee.
21. Press the corresponding cup extraction button jkto start the process.
4During the coee extraction, the display shows the brewing time.
22. Check during the process if the manometer bgoes from 0 to the optimal range
(8 – 12bar).
4Quickly double press the cup extraction button to skip pre-infusion and start
immediately with the coee extraction.
4If you need to stop the process before it is nished, press the corresponding cup
extraction button again. The maximum brewing time is 60 seconds.

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Risk of burn injury. Parts of the appliance become hot during
use.
•Be careful when emptying the portalter directly after use.
The appliance and the coee dregs are still very hot.
•Never remove the portalter during the brewing process.
23. Remove the portalter sfrom the brewing head 4.
24. Empty the cup lter pain a knock box or a bin.
To prepare another espresso, repeat the steps in this section. When you are nished we
recommend cleaning the appliance (section Daily maintenance).
VTIPS FOR A PERFECT ESPRESSO
The taste of an espresso is inuenced by the following factors:
• Coee type
• Grind size
• Amount of ground coee
• Tamping pressure
• Brewing time
• Brewing pressure
Consult the table below for how to use dierent settings for a dierent taste.
Espresso properties Stronger, bitter, and
smaller espresso
Weak, less bitter, and
bigger espresso
Grind size Finer grind size Coarser grind size
Amount More ground coee Less ground coee
Tamping pressure More rm More gently
Brewing time Longer Shorter
4The manometer must always indicate 6 – 13 bar during the extraction. When the
pressure is too low during the process, try making a stronger espresso and vice versa.
4To ensure a good espresso, the appliance, the portalter, and the used cups must
be preheated.

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We recommend starting with these settings, and make small changes to taste:
1 cup 2 cups
Grind size 12 12
Amount 0.018 - 0.020 lb 0.035 - 0.040 lb
Brewing time 15 – 25 s 25 – 35 s
VSTEAMING MILK
Risk of burn injury. Parts of the appliance become hot during
use.
•During or directly after the steaming process, only touch the
steam and hot water wand by using the thermo-insulated
loop. The steaming wand gets hot.
•Do not point the tip of the steaming wand directly at the
bottom of the cup.
•Never point the steam and hot water wand towards people,
animals, or moisture sensitive items.
4You can use steamed milk for example in a cappuccino or a caè latte.
4You can also use the steaming function for heating chocolate milk or other
beverages.
To steam milk:
1. Press the steaming function button lto activate the steaming function.
The appliance heats up the steaming function. The steaming function button l
blinks. When the steaming function is ready, the steaming function button l
continuously lights up white.
2. Fill the milk jug rwith milk (max. half a jug).