Synesso MVP User manual

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5610 4th Ave S. / Seale, WA 98108—USA
Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
Ordering Parts: [email protected]
Informaon: [email protected]
www.synesso.com
3 Group MVP
Last update: Oct 14, 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introducon 3
Safety Warnings 4 -5
Start Up Screen, Serial #, Soware Ver. 6
List of Tools and Supplies 6
Warranty & Water Standards 7
Installaon Diagram 8 -9
Side Panel Removal 10
Plumbing Requirements 11
Electrical Requirements 12
Hydra Package (Incl. Regulator & Bypass) 13
Inial Start Up & Bypass Setup 14-15
MVP System Intro. & Operaon 15-18
Hydraulic System 19-26
Pump & Motor 22
Water Inlet 23
Water Outlet 25
Electrical System 27-32
Main Electronics Board Diagram 28
Electrical Box, 3 Group MVP Hydra 29
Electrical Box, 1 Group MVP Hydra 30
Hall Eect Board Replacement 31
Electrical System Diagram 32
Programming - Handheld Controller 33-54
Menu Level 1 - Operaons 34-37
Factory Sengs 34
Brew Temperature & Pressure Control 34
Steam Temperature Control 35
Hot Water Tap 36
Auto Backushing Machine 36
Error Codes 37
Brew Error Flow Charts 38-40
Steam Error Codes 41
Steam Error Flow Charts 42-44
Menu Level 2 - Sengs 45-51
Save Lockout 45
Programs, Acvate & Deacvate 45
Temperature, Fahrenheit & Celsius 46
Line Pressure Boost System 46
Brew Osets 47
Steam Oset 48
System Clock 48
Power Save Mode 49
Error Log 50
Return to Operaons (Level 1 Menu) 51
Menu Level 3 - Conguraon 52-54
Machine Conguraon 52
Return to Operaon or Sengs Menu 53
PID Tune 53
Shot Timer Display Brightness 54
Full Reset and WARNING 54
Maintenance 55-56
Pressure Relief Valve Maintenance 57
How Hot is your Shot (Brewing Temp) 58
How to Adjust Osets 59
Trouble Shoong Guide 60-71

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Please WRITE your Serial Number & Oset Infor-
maon here. This can be found on the 2nd & 3rd
Menu Levels of the Display Controller. Have this
available BEFORE calling for service or technical
support.
S/N: ________________________________
The osets for this machine are:
BG1: _____°F / BG2:_____°F / BG3:_____°F
Steam Tank:_____°F
Factory Contract Informaon:
Synesso™ Inc.
5610 4th Ave South
Seale, WA 98108 - USA
Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.synesso.com
Twier: @SynessoFactory
Instagram: Synesso_factory
INTRODUCTION
Congratulaons on the purchase of your Synesso™ espresso machine. Please read this Owner’s Manual and
retain it in a safe locaon for future reference. If you have any quesons about your machine, please con-
tact Synesso™ and our knowledgeable sta will assist you
Included in the package with this machine you will nd the following:
 Thumb Drive containing the Owner’s Manual, MVP Series Video and other technical documents
 Pump/Motor Combinaon + hoses (3/8” compression ngs on all hoses)
 8’ Flexible ¾” ID drain hose + hose clamp (aached)
 Fing, 1/4” male NPT x 90° x 3/8” Compression (if not CE/C-Tick)
 Accessory Package: Portalters (per customer specicaon), blind basket, Synesso™ 3 oz. (90ml) shot
glass, JoeGlo™ cleaning kit, 58.4mm tamper, 4 rubber leg pads
 Electrical plugs are ONLY included on CSA Cered machines (Canada). For all other machines, the
owner of the machine must purchase an appropriate plug end for their machine. Please see the instal-
laon instrucons starng on page 8 for more informaon.
Serial Number
Your espresso machine has a unique serial number, located on the le inner frame of the machine, just
under the drain tray on a serial plate. The number can also be read on the display during start-up. Please
have this serial number available for reference when contacng the factory.
This manual applies to Synesso™models: MVP and MVP Hydra machines. The MVP machines can be con-
gured to operate any group head as manual, manual with a program and full volumetric with a program
that includes adjustable total water volume. The MVP Hydra machines have an individual pump and motor
per group head and come standard with Bypass hardware and a Pressure Regulator for 4 Stage Pressure
Ramping.

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The conductors of the power supply cord are
marked “L1”, “L2” for the ungrounded (“hot”)
supply conductors and “G” for an equipment
grounding lead.
Warning: Risk of Fire. Use UL Listed Grounding
Type Plug rate for 220 Volts, ______ Amperes,
_______ Phase, #______ Wire. Plug to be Selected
and Installed only by Qualied Service Personnel.
Electrical
WARNING: Disconnect from
power supply before servicing
AVERTISSEMENT: Couper
l’alimentaon avant l’entreen
et le depannage.
California
only:
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING: This product contains chemi-
cals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproducve harm. (California law require
this warning to be given to customers in
the State of California)
Electrical
Box:
This equipment is to be installed to
comply with the applicable federal,
state or local plumbing codes.
Under drain
tray
Materials informaon for Synesso™machines:
 All stainless steel coming into contact with the water supply is 300 series
 All brass ngs are low lead per the CA360 specicaons or beer
 All electronic devices are lead free
 All gaskets are made from food-contact safe material
Test Informaon
 Brew (coee) tanks are hydrostacally tested to 375 psi
 Steam tanks are pressure tested to 75 psi
 The electrical system is subject to an electrical withstand test of:
1.20 kvac, at 5.00 mA, for 1 second
IMPORTANT Informaon for Synesso™ Espresso Machines: DISCONNECT FROM POWER BEFORE SERVICING.
 Read the enre manual before operang this machine.
 Steam and condensaon from the steam wand discharge are very hot and may cause burns.
 The steam wand ps and bases become hot during use: do not touch these surfaces.
 Cover the steam wand p or submerge in a lled pitcher to safely divert the steam before opening the
steam valve.
 Never remove the steam wand from the product that is being heated when the valve is open.
 Never remove the portalter from the machine during the acve brewing process.
 Keep water and moisture away from any electrical device or live power.
 Steam tank water is heated to 260°F (126°C) or more; Use cauon near steam tank.
 The brew groups deliver water as hot as 210°F (99°C). Avoid exposure to this water.
 The hot water mix valve can be adjusted to deliver water as hot as 212°F (100°C), which can cause severe
burns: please use cauon when acvang this water source.
Safety Label Locaons:
Synesso™complies with UL regulaons by posng the following labels on its machines:
SAFETY WARNINGS

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BREW & STEAM TANK SAFETY
Safety Precauons:
Espresso machines have numerous potenal hazards, and it is of paramount importance to Synesso™ that
people servicing our machines take all necessary precauons to ensure their personal safety. When work-
ing on the machine’s boilers (unless otherwise instructed in the direcons):
 Turn the machine o and shut o the incoming water supply.
 Depressurize the boilers as shown below.
When working on any electrical wiring (unless checking voltage or amperage readings or otherwise in-
structed in the direcons) ensure that the machine is switched o at the electrical box and the machine is
unplugged.
Depressurizing the Steam Tank:
1. Turn o the element circuit
breaker located under the machine
2. Open the steam valve by moving
the steam actuator lever forward
3. The steam tank is depres-
surized when the steam gauge
reads zero. Note: the steam
gauge is rated @ 0-60 psi
Depressurizing the Brew Tanks:
1. Turn o the element circuit
breaker located under the machine.
2. Also turn o the water supply to
the machine.
4. The brew tanks are depressur-
ized once the pressure gauge
reads zero. Note – the brew
gauges are rated at 0-300 psi
3. In the second level menu,
change the brew valves from
“Normal” to “ON” this will
bleed the pressure.
Normal to On

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RECOMMENDED TOOLS & SUPPLIES
 Mul Meter – reads volts, amps and ohms
(The Fluke T5-600 is recommended)
 Heat Shrink Gun or Torch
 Vacuum with a Hose
 Compressed Air
 Descaler – Citric Acid
 Flashlight
 Box Knife
 Thread Sealant – Red and Blue Locte
 Food Grade Grease (Super Lube) 1.8600
 Tube Bender for 1/4”, 5/16”, and 3/8” Tube
 Flare Tool - 45°
 Tube Cuer
 Brass Bristle Wire Brush
 3/8” Drive Socket Wrench with 7/16”, 1/2”
and 9/16” “Deep Sockets”
 Hammer Medium Size Ball Peen
 Wire Stripper / Crimper
 Small Punch and Chisel
 Small Files – Round and Triangular
 Picks – Straight and Curved, an Ice Pick is great for
replacing portalter gaskets
 Dies: 1/8” NPT, 1/4” NPT, and 1/8” BSPP
 Taps: 8-32, 10 - 32, 3/8 – 16, and M6 x 1
booming Tap
 Allen Wrenches: 3/32”, 1/8”, 9/64”, 5/32, 3/16”,
1/4” (steam valve seat)
 Wrenches: 2x11/32, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 2x7/16, 1/2,
2x9/16 , 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 12mm & 17mm
 Adjustable wrenches: Medium size 1 1/4”
opening and Small for ght spots
 Pliers: Channel Lock, Standard pliers and Side
Cuers
 Philips Head Screwdrivers: #2 short, #2 long and
#1
 Flat Head Screwdrivers: #2 short, #2 medium
length, #1 medium, #0 medium
 A large at head screwdriver (or small at nail
puller) to use as a pry bar or wedge.
 Pen and paper
Tools and recommended items required to fully diagnose, service and maintain
Synesso espresso machines.
START UP SCREEN
Understanding the informaon displayed in the serial number. i.e.: 301142030
3 - is the number of groups on this machine (this is a 3 group machine)
01 - is the month is was built (Jan is 01)
14- is the year is was built (14 is the year 2014) & 2030 is the machine sequence number
When cycling the power on,
this screen is shown momen-
tarily . It displays your soware
version and your serial number.

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Limited One-Year Non Wearing Parts Warranty
Synesso, Inc and/or your Distributor warrants to the original purchaser that Synesso espresso machines are
free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing
upon the date of shipping and connuing for 12 months from the original date of shipment. Synesso will
make a good faith eort for prompt correcon or other adjustment with respect to any non wearing part
that proves to be defecve within the limited warranty period. This Limited Warranty is condional upon
proper use of the machine by the purchaser.
This Limited Warranty does not cover defects or damage resulng from: accident, misuse, abuse, shipping
damage, neglect, unusual physical, electrical or electromechanical stress, unauthorized customer modica-
ons or improper water ltraon.
Proper water ltraon and regular lter changes are a requirement to keep your factory warranty valid
and your machine funconing properly. It is highly recommended that you contact a professional water
ltraon specialist in your area and have your water tested to determine the proper ltraon system. It is
important to note that many municipalies change their water sources throughout the year, so addional
water tests may become necessary.
Water Standards to keep your warranty valid:
In Synesso’s experience, Everpure Claris and Cirqua formulator systems can produce a re-
sult that can damage the Synesso stainless steel tanks. Use of either system is highly dis-
couraged and will void the water related parts of the machine warranty.
Any part which is determined to be defecve in materials or workmanship should be returned to Synesso or
to an authorized service locaon, shipping costs prepaid, as Synesso designates. Synesso may repair or re-
place the product or part with new or factory refurbished equipment at Synesso’s sole discreon. If the
product or part is determined to be defecve and in compliance with the Limited Warranty condions, the
replacement part or product will be returned to the purchaser with shipping prepaid **.
Many jurisdicons have codes and regulaons governing sales, construcon, installaon, and/or use of
products for certain purposes, which may vary from area to area. While Synesso aempts to assure that its
products comply with such codes, it cannot guarantee compliance and cannot be responsible for how the
product is used or installed.
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 30 to 200 ppm (parts per million)
Total Hardness - in ppm Less than 85 ppm
Total Hardness – in grains 3 to 5 grains (divide ppm by 17.1 to get grains)
pH 6.5 pH to 7.5 pH
Chloride 5-15 ppm – any Chlorides can be corrosive and harmful
Total Alkalinity Less than 100 ppm
Chlorine 0 ppm
Iron 0 ppm
WARRANTY & WATER STANDARDS

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WARRANTY & WATER STANDARDS
Synesso’s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product and shall not be held liable for damages that
extend beyond the product itself. Synesso’s liability of consequenal, incidental damages, indirect or direct
damages for personal injury, inability to properly use this product, loss of business prots or interrupon to
business is expressly disclaimed.
** Regarding equipment sold or residing outside the United States: purchaser maybe required to pay for the
shipping and associated costs for warranty parts, repairs and services. Please contact your local distributor to
resolve the issue regionally, if possible.
To maintain the 1 year warranty, an authorized or cered espresso service representave
must perform the installaon of this espresso machine.
Site Preparaon - See Diagram p.9
The machine must be placed on a level horizontal surface that can be easily cleaned and is capable of sus-
taining a minimum of 300 lbs.
The counter top requires a depth of 28”, which provides a minimum clearance of 1” behind and 3” in front
of the machine.
Make a 2 ½” minimum diameter hole through the counter top located 4” from the rear and 7” from the right
side of the machine. The hoses, drain tube, and electrical lines will all pass through this hole.
A 3/8” min. diameter cold water supply line from the lter with a shut o valve is required within 5’ of the
machine. The valve should be easily accessed for machine service.
The machine supply hose and pump ngs are 3/8” tube compression ngs.
A proper water ltraon or soening system must be installed on the incoming water supply. Water treat-
ment requirements will vary, and it is important to use a system designed to match the needs of your spe-
cic area. Water ltraon systems require periodic maintenance, including cartridge or lter replacement.
Proper ltraon and service is vital to the funcon of the machine and the quality of the espresso served.
Follow the instrucons provided by your water treatment system for proper installaon.
Note: Improper water ltraon can result in severe damage to the machine including scale deposits and cor-
rosion. DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER WATER TREATMENT WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE MACHINE
WARRANTY. See page 7.
There must be adequate room under the counter to locate each motor and pump. The pumps must be easily
accessible for adjustment and motors must have a minimum of 3” clearance on all sides for air ow.
A oor drain or sink must be available. The best locaon is directly under the machine. The 3/4” drain hose
should descend as vercally as possible for opmal drainage. An air gap is required between the end of the
drain hose and the highest water posion of a clogged drain. This is to prevent the possibility of drain water
backing up into the machine.

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INSTALLATION

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MVP & MVP Hydra - 2 Piece Side Panels
This side panel is shown with the trim plates removed, to display the way the lower panel interlocks with
the upper panel.
When removing the Lower Side Panel from the espresso machine:
 Loosen the 2 side panel mounng bolts , but do not remove.
 Remove the Thumb Screw from the drain tray
 Push the panel to the back of the machine while liing slightly up
This allows the user easy access to the drain box & allows the technician easy access to all water control
valves on the water inlet (right) side and to the level probes and thermal switches on the le side.
For the technician to access the steam valve, the Upper Panel must be removed.
When removing the Upper Panel from the espresso machine:
 Remove the 2 side panel mounng bolts completely.
 Each bolt is threaded into a plate fastener inside the frame. Be careful not to lose the fasteners.
 The Safari Rack is suspended by, but not threaded onto, short bolts on each side panel. *The Safari
Rack needs to be supported while removing the Upper Panel.

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PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS
This equipment must be installed to comply with the applicable federal, state or local plumbing codes.
WATER TREATMENT IS REQUIRED TO PRESERVE THE FULL MACHINE WARRANTY. Please ensure that the
incoming water complies with the warranty requirements listed on page 7.
Using the provided stainless steel braided hose, connect the pump to the shuto valve on the ltered cold
water line. Fings on the hoses and pumps are 3/8” tube compression. Thread sealant or Teon tape is
not necessary. Make connecons snug, but do not over ghten.
Turn incoming water ON and check for leaks.
Synesso™machines require a minimum of 50 PSI (3.5 bar) of line pressure at 30gal (120L) per hour to have
the auto-ll system for the steam tank funconing properly. Please ensure that the incoming water meets
this requirement or contact Synesso™for alternave methods of boosng water pressure.
NOTE: Synesso™sells a “Euro-hose” adaptor hose and ng (part number is 1.5020) which converts from a
3/8” tube ng to a pipe ng, suitable for most non-US plumbing. Please refer to the picture below to
idenfy the dierences between the standard and Euro-style ngs and hoses.
1/4” NPT
3/8” Tube Compression
3/8” BSP Pipe
Standard Fing - #1.5620
Standard Hoses -
48” #1.5060
84” #1.5070
Euro Hose - #1.5010
Euro Fing - #1.5000
(Euro Assembly - #1.5020)

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
All Synesso™machines are rated to operate on 220v AC with a 50 or 60 Hz frequency, single phase. Machines
will operate between 208v and 240v.
Listed amp rangs are all measured at 220v. Incorrect voltage can cause malfuncon or damage to the ma-
chine.
An electrical socket and matching plug, rated at the proper voltage and amperage are required within three
feet of the machine. Plug ends are NOT included with the machine unless required by CSA or other cerca-
on.
Aach the plug end per manufacturer’s instrucons.
Make sure that the red electronics switch and the heang element breaker on the front of the electrical box
are in the OFF posion, then plug the power cord into the receptacle.
OPTIONAL: If recovery me is slow, install an In-Line Buck-Boost transformer to increase voltage below 208v
to opmize machine recovery me. Buck-boost transformers come in dierent sizes. Please choose the ap-
propriate one for your machine if required. 1 and 2 Group Machines require a 1.0 KVA transformer, 3 Group
Machines require a 1.5 KVA transformer.
SPECIAL ELECTRICAL INFORMATION FOR EMC-COMPLIANT MACHINES
(C-TICK FOR AUSTRALIA, CE FOR EUROPE AND OTHER LOCATIONS)
To comply with EMC (Electromagnec Compability) regulaons, Synesso™is required to install a capacitor
in the electronics box across the main power IN. To avoid an electric shock from the charge held in the ca-
pacitor, unplug the cord, taking care to NOT touch the metal prongs on the plug end. Turn the electronics
ON/OFF red rocker switch to the ON posion and wait a few seconds unl the red switch “goes dark.” At
that point, the electrical charge has dissipated.
North American Wire Color Worldwide Wire Color
Green Ground Green and Yellow Ground (Earth)
White 110v Line 1 Brown 220v
Black 110v Line 2 Blue Neutral
Model Cord Plug Rang (UL Listed) Machine Max Amp Draw
2 Group MVP 30 amp 28 amp
3 Group MVP 50 amp 36 amp
1 Group MVP Hydra 20 amp 16 amp
2 Group MVP Hydra 30 amp 30 amp
3 Group MVP Hydra 50 amp 40 amp

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HYDRA PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS & INSTALLATION
MVP Hydra Installaon Requirements:
Electrical:
The Hydra package has a slightly greater amp draw than the single pump machines; please note the max
amp draws and plan your electrical installaon accordingly. See table on page 12.
Each pump motor has a disnct color associaon, which is indicated throughout the machine by colored
wires and zip es. The colors are as follows:
 Group 1: Grey
 Group 2: Purple
 Group 3: Brown
 Water inlet for the steam tank: Pink
Wherever these colors are seen, it is crical for proper machine funcon that they are matched up correct-
ly (grey to grey, etc.) for both electrical and plumbing systems.
Plumbing:
Hydra packages require one incoming water source like single pump machines. The water passes through a
manifold (commonly part of the line pressure regulator) and is distributed to each pump. Once again, fol-
low the color coding for proper installaon of the hoses from the output of each pump to the machine.
Pressure Regulator Plumbing & Bypass Box Wiring:
Pump cord installaon: Insert the color coded pump cable into the opening of the matching bypass box and
aach the wires to the terminal as shown in the picture above: green wires stacked on the ground bolt, white
to white/red, black to black/blue, connect the bullet connectors.
Pressure regulator: Used to achieve the stage 1 low pressure pre-infusion. It is set and tested at 50 psi in the
Synesso™factory. This pressure seng can be lowered if desired, but 50psi is the maximum output pressure.
To adjust the pressure regulator, rst loosen the nut on the threaded post, then turn the post counter-
clockwise to decrease pressure.
Pressure Regulator
Bypass Box
Pink

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START UP
Start-Up Instrucons
1. To ll the machine, connect the water lines, connect the drain hose and turn the water ON.
2. Switch the red electronics On/O switch to ON. This acvates the machine’s water auto-ll feature for
the steam tank and the electronics, but NOT the heang elements.
3. The water level sight glass for the steam tank is located on the right side of the machine. As the tank lls,
the water level will rise in the sight glass and will automacally stop when the preset level is reached.
4. Bleed the group heads of air:
 Hold each brew group handle le unl the corresponding display reads M: shi each group head handle
le momentarily, (see pictures below) allow the group to run unl there is a steady ow of water. Shi
each group head right to turn o.
5. Wait unl the steam tank has stopped lling and the level in the sight glass reads at least ½ full. Turn the
heang element breaker to the ON or (1) posion. All the heang elements (brew and steam) are now ac-
vated.
6. To adjust the pump pressure, acvate the pump by shiing the brew group handle momentarily le two
mes on MVP and three mes on MVP Hydra.
7. Locate and read the pump pressure / brew gauge located to the right of the rightmost group on MVPs
and to the right of each group on MVP Hydras.
8. Set the pump pressure to 9 Bar:
 Locate the pump adjusng screw on the right side of the brass pump housing.
 Loosen the lock nut and turn the screw with a screwdriver:
 Clockwise to INCREASE pressure
 Counterclockwise to DECREASE pressure
 Once the desired pressure is reached, reghten the lock nut.
9. Please allow at least 30 minutes of “warm up” me before using your Synesso™espresso machine to
brew shots or steam milk. The steam gauge (the le hand gauge) should read a minimum of 1.1 Bar.
Center Posion - At Rest Shi Le - Start or Advance Shi Right - O or
Hold Le - changes M to MP to VP Select Brew Program

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BYPASS SETUP
Pin Valve Pump Bypass: With the brew group in M mode, turn the associated brew
group actuator momentarily to the le. Adjust the regulator to control pre-
infuse pressure. Turn le twice in a row and adjust the pump pressure
(typically 9 bar.) Finally, turn le once more and adjust bypass pressure
using the pin valve at the pump. Adjust to taste (factory seng is 7 bar.)
The pre-infusion me and ramp up, or bypass, me
are set on the Temperature Control screen of the
display by following the direcons on page 34. Press
the buon next to the line to be adjusted and use
the up and down arrows to adjust the set me.
With these sengs in place, you can taste the eects of pressure ramping applied to each shot. The shot be-
gins with pre-infusion. Low pressure water saturates the puck, swelling it to reduce channeling. Aer the pre
-infuse me has elapsed, ramp up (bypass) begins. The bypass system creates a slow rise in water pressure
by parally diverng water away from the brew group. Aer the ramp up me ends, the bypass closes and a
brew pressure (9 bar) stage begins. Ramp down returns to bypass pressure. When in M or MP mode, the op-
erator enters ramp down by moving the group top actuator momentarily to the le. Volumetric groups can
be programmed to automacally begin ramp down at a set percentage of the shot as described on page 35.
MVP / MVP HYDRA INTRODUCTION
The MVP Hydra is a machine model with a pump and motor for each group head. The MVP Hydra has inter-
nal plumbing and wiring to accommodate separate and disnct pressures in each brew group. In contrast,
an MVP has a single pump and motor for the enre machine. Having individual pumps and motors allows
the operator to control brewing pressure at each group head, and each brew group funcons independently
without aecng the pressure at the other groups.
MVP Hydra groups can funcon in Manual mode (M) with full manual control, in Manual Program mode
(MP) with med pre-infusion and pressure ramp up, or in Volumetric Program mode (VP) with programmed
pressure ramping. Any group head can be changed on the y to any conguraon at any me.
Last Shot Brewed:
The MVP and MVP Hydra have a storage feature where the last brewing funcon is stored in a temporary
memory. This applies to any brewing funcon. If you quickly purge a screen, this will be stored as the last
shot brewed. If you manually brew an espresso that is perfect, this is the last shot brewed. The following
funcons do not change the memory of the last shot brewed:
 Turning on save mode (hold any brew group handle right for 2.5 seconds)
 Shiing thru the 6 available programs (momentary presses of the brew group handle to the right)
 Saving (momentarily pressing the brew group handle le from within save mode)
 Saving again to addional program locaons, on the same, or dierent groups
 Exing save mode (hold any brew group handle right for 2.5 seconds)
 Shiing between programs M, MP, VP, by holding the handle on the desired brew group le
When a running group is stopped, the parameters are stored. Aer shot parameters are saved they can be
viewed and altered on the hand held controller. Any alteraons are saved as new shot parameters.

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OPERATION
Prepare a Portalter
1. For best results, use fresh coee. Ground coee should be brewed as soon as possible aer grinding.
2. Select the correct spout and basket conguraon. Single, double and boomless portalters are available
through Synesso™. The single spout portalter is used with a single (7g) basket to brew a single shot. The
double spouted or boomless portalters can be used with double (14g) or triple (18g or 21g) baskets to
brew triple, double, or 2 single shots of espresso.
3. Fill the portalter basket just above level and wipe o the excess.
4. Press straight down evenly on top of the grounds with the tamper.
NOTE: When not in use, keep the portalter engaged in the group head to keep it warm.
Espresso Brewing
1. Grind a dose of coee appropriate to the basket you will be using.
2. Dispense into the portalter basket.
3. Level the mound and compress using a tamper. (A tamper is supplied with the machine.)
4. Engage the portalter into the brew group that has the correct temperature seng for this espresso roast
and pull rmly to the right to set the seal.
Hold handle LEFT to change the Operaon Mode from M (Manual) to MP (Manual Program) to VP
(Volumetric Program).
M - Manual
5. Pre-infuse the coee puck by momentarily shiing the brew group le. This allows line pressure to satu-
rate the puck.
6. When a drip shows at the spout (or on the basket if boomless,) momentarily shi the brew group le
again to advance the process. Repeat to connue advancing thru the brewing process unl complete.
7. You can end the shot by momentarily shiing the group cap right at any me while brewing.
If brewing in manual program mode connue to step 8 (Manual Program)
MP - Manual Program
8. Manual Program allows a me to be set for pre-infusion (and also for ramp up on MVP Hydra models.) At
the compleon of the set me the next stage begins automacally. If “0” is selected for the amount of me
then the stage will be skipped.
9. When the process has advanced to full pressure brew (9 bar) the operator shis to the next brew stage

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OPERATION
manually or ends the brewing process manually.
VP - Volumetric Program
5. Select a program to run by momentarily shiing the corresponding group head right, this will shi through
the programs displayed on the shot mer. There are six to choose from. Some may be turned o, and there-
fore not displayed.
6. Check the program on the hand held controller. Press the down arrow to move to the corresponding
group. The program number and pressure mes are displayed on the rst screen, and the percentage of shot
brewed and total water count on the next screen. See pages 34 & 35.
7. The shot will automacally end once the set total water count has been registered.
Brew Pressure Graph
Pre-infuse Bar Ramp Up Bar Brew Pressure Bar Ramp Down Bar
Display Funcons
Shi LEFT to SAVE to
Program 5 SAVE Lockout is ON Steam Tank, Low Water
Level or Low Flow Error
6 Programs Shown. Only the selected
program displays when in use.
MVP Brew Pressure Graph.
5 Minute Time Out Er-
ror or Low Flow Error

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OPERATION
Milk Steaming
1. Fill the pitcher halfway with fresh, cold milk. Smaller pitchers are recommended for drink sizes less than
10 oz. steamed, unused milk should be discarded.
2. Condensaon can collect inside the wand. Acvate the steam handle to blow the wand clear before
steaming milk.
3. Insert the p of the steam wand deep into the milk pitcher. This will prevent milk from splashing once the
steam is turned on.
4. Open the steam valve by pulling the handle towards you.
5. Place one hand on the side of the steam pitcher to feel the rising temperature of the milk.
6. As the milk agitates and heats, lower the pitcher to keep the p of the steam wand closer to the surface.
Allow the steam jets to push some air beneath the surface, then raise the pitcher to lower the p of the
wand deeper into the milk. This will connue the heang process and minimize further foaming. Do not
touch the steam wand to the boom of the milk pitcher; this can create an inaccurate temperature meas-
urement.
7. Heat milk to approximately 150F to 170F (65°C to 76°C). If you are using your hand to help determine the
temperature, it will feel about as hot as you can stand without burning yourself. Milk thermometers are also
an excellent way to determine the temperature of the milk.
Cauon: Do not overheat the milk and scald it. Scalded milk should not be used.
8. Remove the wand from the milk, purge with steam, and wipe clean immediately aer each use.
NOTE: Although Synesso™steam wands are made with a proprietary double-walled process that helps to
keep the outer wall cooler, the p and base can become very hot and cauon must be used.
NOTE: Whole Milk, 2%, 1%, Non-Fat, Soy Milk, Rice Milk and other milk type products may require dierent
techniques to foam properly. In general, the higher the fat content, the easier it is to steam.

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Overview
The hydraulic system in the Synesso™ is comprised of all parts through which water ows starng with
where it enters the machine from the water treatment/ltraon system. This chapter will detail the ow of
water and some of the associated electrical components.
Synesso™ ulizes 3/8” braided stainless hoses (supplied with machine) to connect to the water treatment
system. Once the machine is set up and the water quality is checked, the machine is ready to connect to the
water treatment system. The water then passes to the pump and motor.
On single pump and motor machines, water for the brew boiler goes through the pump and the water for
the steam boiler travels through a separate line to the steam tank ll valve. The next 2 pages show the dual
inlet system, and Hydra inlet water paths.
The MVP and MVP Hydra incorporate a high precision 4
Magnet Flow Meter. While the outward appearance is
idencal, the label part number ends in “14”.
Synesso part number is 2.3057 - they are NOT inter-
changeable with the previous 2 Magnet Flow Meter
Synesso part number (#2.3052)
The 4 Magnet Flow Meter is shown on the LEFT
The 2 Magnet Flow Meter is shown on the RIGHT
FLOW METERS

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HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC - MVP