Sunbeam CAFE BARISTA EM5000 User manual

CAFE BARISTA
User Guide
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©Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2015.
01/15
EM5000
Australia
www.sunbeam.com.au
1300 881 861
Units 5 & 6,
13 Lord Street,
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
New Zealand
www.sunbeam.co.nz
0800 786 232
Level 6, Building 5,
Central Park,
660-670 Great South Road,
Greenlane, Auckland
New Zealand

Contents
Important instructions – retain for
future use.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 2
Selecting the right coffee 3
Features of your Cafe Barista 4
Control Panel 6
Before using your appliance for the first time 7
Operating Instructions 8
Care and Cleaning 15
Troubleshooting Guide 18

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Features of your Sunbeam
Cafe Barista
Brewing head
Porta-Filter
Frothed Milk Dispensing Tube
Cup Height Adjusting Tray
Removable Drip Tray and Lid
Water Reservoir Lid
Removable Water Reservoir
Control Panel
Milk Reservoir Lid
Froth Control Knob
Froth Tube Lever
Removable Milk Reservoir
On/Off Switch "I/O"
(See right hand side of appliance)
Porta Filter
1 cup and 2 cup filter
Measuring Scoop/Tamper

Understanding the Controls
Your control panel is divided into 2 parts.
The left side of each button indicates the
automatic brewing functions. The right
side indicates the manual function of each
button.
Lights Indicate:
- Button Light Pulses
- Unit is heating up
- Unit is brewing/frothing/cleaning
- Button Light Remains Illuminated
- Unit is ready for use
- Cappuccino and Latte Button Lights do not
illuminate
- Milk Reservoir not fully inserted in
unit. Firmly push Milk Reservoir into
unit until lights illuminate.
- Icon Lights illuminate
- Indicates your brew selection
- Button Light Flashes
- Water Reservoir is empty
- Function selected before unit is ready
Espresso (Button A):
- Automatic: Select espresso size.
- Manual: Customize the amount of espresso
in your beverage.
Cappuccino (Button B):
- Automatic: Select cappuccino size.
- Manual: Customize the amount of frothed
milk in your beverage.
Latte (Button C):
- Automatic: Select latte size.
- Manual: The manual function of this
button controls the cleaning cycle
for the frothed milk dispensing
tube.
6
Control Panel
7
Before using your appliance
for the first time
Step 1 - Clean the appliance
1.Make sure unit is unplugged and the On/Off
switch is in the Off position “O”.
2.Remove stickers and labels from the unit.
NOTE: REMOVE THE RED PLUG FOUND AT THE
BASE OF THE WATER RESERVOIR.
3.Remove and wash the water reservoir, milk
reservoir, porta-filter, 2 filters and measuring
scoop in a mixture of mild detergent and
water. Rinse each thoroughly and place back
onto appliance.
NOTE: Porta-filter and water reservoir are NOT
dishwasher safe.
Step 2 - Prime the unit (must be completed
prior to first use)
1.Plug unit in and turn unit ON (“l”) using the
On/Off switch.
2.Fill water reservoir up to the “MAX” level
with water and place back on unit.
3.Fill milk reservoir up to the “MAX” level with
water and place back on unit. Be sure to
firmly push the milk reservoir into place until
Cappuccino and Latte buttons illuminate.
4.Place porta-filter in the unit ensuring it is
properly locked. For more instructions, refer
to the “Placing the Porta-Filter” section on
page 10 of this manual.
5.Place a large cup under porta-filter.
6.Aim the tip of the frothed milk dispensing
tube inside the cup.
7.Once all 3 lights on the control panel stop
pulsing and illuminated, press the Latte
"" button twice brew double latte, the unit
stops automatically.
8.Once step 7 is complete, the 3 control panel
lights will remain illuminated indicating that
the unit is ready for use.

Understanding the Controls
Your control panel is divided into 2 parts.
The left side of each button indicates the
automatic brewing functions. The right
side indicates the manual function of each
button.
Lights Indicate:
- Button Light Pulses
- Unit is heating up
- Unit is brewing/frothing/cleaning
- Button Light Remains Illuminated
- Unit is ready for use
- Cappuccino and Latte Button Lights do not
illuminate
- Milk Reservoir not fully inserted in
unit. Firmly push Milk Reservoir into
unit until lights illuminate.
- Icon Lights illuminate
- Indicates your brew selection
- Button Light Flashes
- Water Reservoir is empty
- Function selected before unit is ready
Espresso (Button A):
- Automatic: Select espresso size.
- Manual: Customize the amount of espresso
in your beverage.
Cappuccino (Button B):
- Automatic: Select cappuccino size.
- Manual: Customize the amount of frothed
milk in your beverage.
Latte (Button C):
- Automatic: Select latte size.
- Manual: The manual function of this
button controls the cleaning cycle
for the frothed milk dispensing
tube.
6
Control Panel
7
Before using your appliance
for the first time
Step 1 - Clean the appliance
1.Make sure unit is unplugged and the On/Off
switch is in the Off position “O”.
2.Remove stickers and labels from the unit.
NOTE: REMOVE THE RED PLUG FOUND AT THE
BASE OF THE WATER RESERVOIR.
3.Remove and wash the water reservoir, milk
reservoir, porta-filter, 2 filters and measuring
scoop in a mixture of mild detergent and
water. Rinse each thoroughly and place back
onto appliance.
NOTE: Porta-filter and water reservoir are NOT
dishwasher safe.
Step 2 - Prime the unit (must be completed
prior to first use)
1.Plug unit in and turn unit ON (“l”) using the
On/Off switch.
2.Fill water reservoir up to the “MAX” level
with water and place back on unit.
3.Fill milk reservoir up to the “MAX” level with
water and place back on unit. Be sure to
firmly push the milk reservoir into place until
Cappuccino and Latte buttons illuminate.
4.Place porta-filter in the unit ensuring it is
properly locked. For more instructions, refer
to the “Placing the Porta-Filter” section on
page 10 of this manual.
5.Place a large cup under porta-filter.
6.Aim the tip of the frothed milk dispensing
tube inside the cup.
7.Once all 3 lights on the control panel stop
pulsing and illuminated, press the Latte
"" button twice brew double latte, the unit
stops automatically.
8.Once step 7 is complete, the 3 control panel
lights will remain illuminated indicating that
the unit is ready for use.

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IMPORTANT: Unit must be primed prior to first
use. See page 7.
Filling the Water Reservoir
A.Lift the removable water reservoir from
the unit and fill with fresh water up to the
“MAX” line. Do not fill past the “MAX” line.
Never use warm or hot water to fill the water
reservoir.
B.Close the water reservoir lid and place it
back in the unit ensuring it fits tightly.
Filling the Milk Reservoir
If you plan to prepare cappuccino or latte,
remove the milk reservoir from the unit.
Lift the lid and pour the quantity of cold milk
you estimate you will need. Do not fill past
the “MAX” line. When done, place the milk
reservoir back in the unit ensuring it fits tightly
and the Cappuccino and Latte buttons are
illuminated or pulsing.
NOTE: Be sure to firmly push Milk Reservoir
into unit until Cappuccino and Latte buttons
light illuminate/pulse.
NOTE: You can use any type of milk, i.e. whole
milk, low fat milk, organic or soy milk.
Operating Instructions
Figure 1
Figure 2
Operating Instructions - continued
Choosing the Filter
Select the filter to be used as follows:
A.FOR A SINGLE SHOT – use the filter for a
single shot of espresso if using ground
coffee.
B.FOR A DOUBLE SHOT OR TWO SINGLE SHOTS –
use filter for a double shot.
Inserting the Filter
A.To insert the selected filter in the porta-filter.
Figure 3
a. b.
Figure 4

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IMPORTANT: Unit must be primed prior to first
use. See page 7.
Filling the Water Reservoir
A.Lift the removable water reservoir from
the unit and fill with fresh water up to the
“MAX” line. Do not fill past the “MAX” line.
Never use warm or hot water to fill the water
reservoir.
B.Close the water reservoir lid and place it
back in the unit ensuring it fits tightly.
Filling the Milk Reservoir
If you plan to prepare cappuccino or latte,
remove the milk reservoir from the unit.
Lift the lid and pour the quantity of cold milk
you estimate you will need. Do not fill past
the “MAX” line. When done, place the milk
reservoir back in the unit ensuring it fits tightly
and the Cappuccino and Latte buttons are
illuminated or pulsing.
NOTE: Be sure to firmly push Milk Reservoir
into unit until Cappuccino and Latte buttons
light illuminate/pulse.
NOTE: You can use any type of milk, i.e. whole
milk, low fat milk, organic or soy milk.
Operating Instructions
Figure 1
Figure 2
Operating Instructions - continued
Choosing the Filter
Select the filter to be used as follows:
A.FOR A SINGLE SHOT – use the filter for a
single shot of espresso if using ground
coffee.
B.FOR A DOUBLE SHOT OR TWO SINGLE SHOTS –
use filter for a double shot.
Inserting the Filter
A.To insert the selected filter in the porta-filter.
Figure 3
a. b.
Figure 4

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Operating Instructions - continued
Filling with Coffee
a. Fill the filter with fresh, fine ground espresso
coffee (do not overfill).
b. Tamp and compress the ground coffee firmly
and evenly. Coffee should be 3mm below top
of filter after tamping.
c. Clean any excess coffee from the rim to
ensure proper fit under brew head and avoid
leaks.
Placing the Porta-Filter
a. Position porta-filter underneath the brew
head.
b. Position handle so that the handle lines up
with the open lock icon “ ” on the unit and
fits into the groove.
c. Then, slowly turn it to the right until the
retention clip is aligned with the closed lock
symbol “ ” on the unit.
Figure 5a
Figure 5b
Figure 5c
Operating Instructions - continued
Placing the Cup(s)
a. Pull out the height adjustment tray if you
are using a small “demitasse” cup to brew
espresso.
b. Keep the height adjustment tray inside its
compartment if you are using a larger cup to
brew cappuccino.
c. Keep the height adjustment tray inside its
compartment if you are brewing into a larger
cup.
Caution: When brewing cappuccino or latte,
make sure to adjust the frothing tube lever to
aim the frothed milk dispensing tube inside
your cup
Turning the Unit on
a. Make sure unit is plugged in.
b. Turn unit on “I”.
The 3 control panel lights will start pulsing
during heating until the brew and steam
heaters reach the perfect temperature. Once
these lights become solid, the unit is ready to
use.
NOTE: It is normal for the Espresso function
to be ready before the Cappuccino and Latte
functions.
NOTE: If you leave your unit on for 15 minutes
without using, your unit will go into sleep
mode. Press any button to reactivate.
Figure 6a
Figure 6b
Figure 6c
Figure 7a
Figure 7b
Figure 7c
Latte
Figure 8a
Figure 8a

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Operating Instructions - continued
Filling with Coffee
a. Fill the filter with fresh, fine ground espresso
coffee (do not overfill).
b. Tamp and compress the ground coffee firmly
and evenly. Coffee should be 3mm below top
of filter after tamping.
c. Clean any excess coffee from the rim to
ensure proper fit under brew head and avoid
leaks.
Placing the Porta-Filter
a. Position porta-filter underneath the brew
head.
b. Position handle so that the handle lines up
with the open lock icon “ ” on the unit and
fits into the groove.
c. Then, slowly turn it to the right until the
retention clip is aligned with the closed lock
symbol “ ” on the unit.
Figure 5a
Figure 5b
Figure 5c
Operating Instructions - continued
Placing the Cup(s)
a. Pull out the height adjustment tray if you
are using a small “demitasse” cup to brew
espresso.
b. Keep the height adjustment tray inside its
compartment if you are using a larger cup to
brew cappuccino.
c. Keep the height adjustment tray inside its
compartment if you are brewing into a larger
cup.
Caution: When brewing cappuccino or latte,
make sure to adjust the frothing tube lever to
aim the frothed milk dispensing tube inside
your cup
Turning the Unit on
a. Make sure unit is plugged in.
b. Turn unit on “I”.
The 3 control panel lights will start pulsing
during heating until the brew and steam
heaters reach the perfect temperature. Once
these lights become solid, the unit is ready to
use.
NOTE: It is normal for the Espresso function
to be ready before the Cappuccino and Latte
functions.
NOTE: If you leave your unit on for 15 minutes
without using, your unit will go into sleep
mode. Press any button to reactivate.
Figure 6a
Figure 6b
Figure 6c
Figure 7a
Figure 7b
Figure 7c
Latte
Figure 8a
Figure 8a

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Operating Instructions - continued
SELECT THE FUNCTION
Preparing Espresso
a. Press the Espresso Button “ ” once to
brew one single shot.
b. Press the Espresso Button “ ” twice to
brew a double shot.
c. Press and hold the Espresso Button “ ” for
3 seconds to customize the brewing to your
preference. When done, press the Espresso
Button “”once again to stop brewing.
For safety, unit will automatically stop after
brewing 150ml.
The unit will start brewing the espresso
according to your selection. The unit will turn
off automatically and the lights will become
solid indicating that the cycle has been
completed. Your delicious espresso is ready to
be enjoyed.
Note: For a small cup, use the single shot
filter. For a large cup, use the double shot
filter.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to clean the Frothed
Milk Dispensing Tube after use. See Cleaning
instructions on page 15 for instructions.
Figure 9a
Figure 9b
Cappuccino
Froth
Max
Figure 9b
x1
x2
hold for
3 sec.
Figure 10a
x1
Figure 10b
x2
Operating Instructions - continued
To add additional Frothed Milk/ Froth Milk
separately
The Café Barista also allows you to manually
add more frothed milk to your beverage or froth
milk separately. To add more frothed milk to
your beverage, place your beverage on the unit
and ensure the Frothed Milk Dispensing Tube
is aimed towards the center of your cup.
Next, Press and Hold the Cappuccino Button
“”for 3 seconds and the unit will begin to
add more frothed milk. When done, press the
Cappuccino Button “”once again to stop
the unit. For frothing milk separately, follow the
same instructions but place an empty cup on
the unit instead. The frothed milk can be used
for macchiato, hot chocolate, chai latte, etc.
Preparing Cappuccino
Prior to preparing your cappuccino, adjust
the amount of froth milk according to your
preference by turning the Froth Control Knob
to the right for more froth and to the left for
less froth.
Note: The froth intensity can be adjusted
during the brewing cycle.
Clean
Figure 11
hold for
3 sec.
Figure 12a
MORE FROTH
Figure 12b
LESS FROTH