Tower Hobbies Cavaletto Operator's manual

T13014 Applicable to all colour variants
800W
ESPRESSO
MAKER
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
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This box contains:
Instruction Manual
Espresso Maker
Carafe
Coffee Scoop/Tamper
Portafilter
1. Tank Cover
2. Control Dial
3. Indicator Light
4. Steamer Frother
5. Carafe Handle
6. Drip Tray
7. Glass Carafe
8. Carafe Lid
9. Portafilter
10. Filter
11. Coffee Scoop/Tamper
Specifications:
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Description: 800W Espresso Maker
Model: T13014 Applicable to all colour variants
Rated Voltage: 220 - 240V~
Frequency: 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 800W
Documentation
We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in accordance with
the following directive(s):
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
1935/2004/EC Materials & Articles in Contact With Food (LFGB section 30 & 31)
2015/863/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
(including amendment (EU) 2015/863).
2009/125/EC Eco-design of Energy related Products (ErP)
RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.
Technical Data:
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Wiring Safety for UK Use Only
IMPORTANT
As the colours in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, please proceed as follows:
The wires in the mains lead are labelled in
accordance with the following code:
Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L] Green/
Yellow [EARTH]
Plug Fitting Details (Where Applicable).
The wire labelled blue is the neutral and must
be connected to the terminal marked [N].
The wire labelled brown is the live wire and
must be connected to the terminal marked [L].
The wire labelled green/yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the
letter [E].
On no account must either the brown or
the blue wire be connected to the [EARTH]
terminal.
Always ensure that the cord grip is fastened
correctly.
The plug must be fitted with a fuse of the same
rating already fitted and conforming to BS 1362
and be ASTA approved.
If in doubt consult a qualified electrician who
will be pleased to do this for you.
Non-Rewireable Mains Plug.
If your appliance is supplied with a non-
rewireable plug fitted to the mains lead and
should the fuse need replacing, you must use an
ASTA approved one (conforming to BS 1362 of
the same rating).
If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician who
will be pleased to do this for you.
If you need to remove the plug - disconnect it
from the mains - then cut it off of the mains
lead and immediately dispose of it in a safe
manner. Never attempt to reuse the plug or
insert it into a socket outlet as there is a danger
of an electric shock.
FUSE
Earth
(Green/Yellow)
Fuse
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Brown)
WARNING:
This appliance MUST be earthed!
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish.
You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to information about the
recycling of electrical items.
Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to information about the recycling of
electrical items purchased in Ireland.
The WEEE directive, introduced in August 2006, states that all electrical items must be
recycled, rather than taken to landfill.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling,
once it has reached the end of its life.

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• Check that the voltage
of the main circuit
corresponds with the
rating of the appliance
before operating.
• Make sure that your outlet
voltage corresponds to
the voltage stated on the
rating label of the coffee
maker.
• To protect against fire,
electric shock and injury
to persons do not the
immerse cord or plug in
water or any other liquid.
• Close supervision is
necessary when any
appliance is used by or
near children.
• Unplug from outlet
when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to
cool before attaching or
removing parts, and before
cleaning the appliance.
• DO NOT operate any
appliance with a damaged
cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions
or is dropped or has been
damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to an
authorised service facility
for examination, repair or
adjustment.
• The use of an accessory
not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer
may result in fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• DO NOT use the coffee
maker in an environment
of high temperature,
high magnetic field and
humidity.
• DO NOT place the coffee
maker on a hot surface
or beside fire or another
electrical appliance.
• DO NOT place other
objects on the top of coffee
maker.
• Place the appliance on a
firm, stable, heat resistant
surface.
• DO NOT let the cord
hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch a hot
surface.
• DO NOT place on or near a
hot gas or electric burner,
or in a heated oven.
• DO NOT use appliance
for anything other than
intended use.
• The carafe is designed for
use with this appliance. It
must never be used on a
range top.
• DO NOT clean the carafe
with cleansers, steel wool
pads, or other abrasive
material.
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
Important Safety Information:

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• To disconnect, turn to “OFF”
and remove the plug from
the wall outlet. Always hold
the plug. Never pull the
cord.
• Scalding may occur if the
top lid is opened during
the brewing cycles. Be
careful not to get burned
by the steam.
• Some parts of appliance
are hot when operated; DO
NOT touch with your hand
or make contact with bare
skin. Use handles or knobs
only.
• Never use the appliance if
the carafe shows any signs
of cracks or has a loose or
weakened handle. Only
use the carafe with this
appliance. Use carefully as
the carafe is fragile.
• 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 appliances by a
person responsible for their
safety.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance.
• DO NOT set a hot container
on a hot or cold surface.
• DO NOT let the coffee
maker operate without
water.
• This appliance is intended
for household use only.
• This appliance has been
incorporated with a
grounded plug. Please
ensure the wall outlet in
your house is properly
earthed.
• This appliance is fitted with
a short power-supply cord.
Longer detachable power-
supply cords or extension
cords may be used if care
is exercised in their use, to
prevent risks resulting from
entanglement or a trip
hazard. The longer cord
should be arranged so that
it does not drape over the
counter top or table top
where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over.
• If a long detachable
power-supply cord or
extension cord is used, the
marked electrical rating
of the detachable power-
supply cord or extension
cord should be at least
as great as the electrical
rating of the appliance.
If the appliance if of
the grounded type, the
extension cord should be
a grounding-type 3-wire
cord’
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately
and seek advice from the
Customer Support Team:
[phone]

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Before First Use:
Read all instructions and safety information carefully before first use. Please retain this information
for future reference.
1. Remove the appliance from the packaging.
2. Check all components are present.
3. Clean all the detachable components according to the following section of ‘CLEANING AND
CARE’. Then reassemble them completely.
4. Ensure the filter is in position. Place the carafe on the removable shelf.
5. Prior to initial use, operate the appliance for the first time without coffee, filling the carafe
with water to the maximum mark. Refer to the ‘Using Your Appliance’ section for instructions.
Repeat this process 2-3 times.
6. Your appliance is now ready for normal use.
7. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
Using Your Appliance:
NOTE: If the appliance is not turned to the OFF position but left at the coffee or steam positions, the
unit will power off automatically after 25 minutes.
Making Espresso Coffee:
CAUTION: Before pouring the water into the water tank, ensure the power cord is unplugged from
the power outlet and the steam control is in the OFF position.
1. Remove the water tank cover by turning it anti-clockwise.
2. Using the carafe, fill the water tank to above the minimum line but DO NOT exceed the
maximum capacity line.
3. Replace the tank cover by turning it clockwise until it locks into position.
4. Put the filter into the portafilter and add the required amount of coffee powder, then press the
coffee powder tightly with the tamper.
NOTE: The maximum capacity the carafe will hold is 4 shots of espresso.
NOTE:Always use a coarse coffee powder suitable for these appliances. Fine coffee powder is not
suitable.
5. Make sure the portafilter notches align with the grooves in the appliance, then insert the
portafilter into the ‘INSERT’ position. Fix the portafilter into the appliance firmly by turning
it anti-clockwise until it is locked in the ‘LOCK’ position.
6. Place the carafe on the drip tray.
7. Plug the power cord into the mains outlet (ensure that the control is set to the OFF
position).
8. Turn the steam control to the position. The indicator will illuminate. Wait for
approximately 2 minutes, when coffee will begin to flow out.
CAUTION: Do not leave the coffee maker unattended whilst in operation.
9. Once the desired amount of coffee is made, turn the steam control to the position
to release the residual steam pressure in the tank. The indicator light will go off and the
appliance will stop. The coffee is now ready.
10. Remove the carafe and turn the steam control knob to the position.
CAUTION: When pouring, be careful not to angle the carafe beyond a safe angle. We recommend
the inclination is of no more than 45 degrees from the vertical position. Pour the coffee slowly,
otherwise the coffee may splash out and cause scalding.
11. Before removing the filter or opening the water tank cover, make sure the residual steam
pressure in the tank has been released. With the steam control at the position and once
pressure has released and the unit has cooled down the filter can be removed and the water
tank cover opened. To open the portafilter, turn it clockwise, remove the filter and empty
the coffee residue out by pressing the press bar. Once fully cooled, rinse under running
water. When reassembling the filter turn over the press bar to the original position.

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Frothing Milk/ Making Cappuccino:
To achieve a cup of cappuccino, top up a cup of espresso with frothing milk.
1. Prepare an espresso, following the instructions in the “Making Espresso Coffee” section.
2. Fill a jug with the desired amount of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared.
NOTE: Use whole milk at refrigerator temperature (not hot).
NOTE: In choosing the size of jug, it is recommend the diameter is not less than 70±5mm. Ensure
also that the height of the jug is sucient, as the milk will increase in volume.
3. Turn the steam control to the position. The indicator light will illuminate.
4. Insert the steam frother device into the milk to about two centimetres. After about 2 minutes,
steam will be emitted from the frothing device. Slowly move the jug around and up and down
to create frothy milk.
NOTE: Use ≤200ml water to create steam. Too much water will create insucient steam, and there
will be too much water content in the frothing milk.
5. Once the milk is suciently frothy turn the steam control to the OFF position to stop the
frothing process.
6. Remove the jug and allow the release of the residual steam in the tank.
NOTE: Clean the steam outlet with a wet sponge immediately after steam stops emitting. Take care
to prevent scalding.
NOTE: Refer to step 11 “Making Espresso Coffee” regarding releasing the steam pressure and
opening the tank and funnel.
7. Pour the frothed milk into the prepared espresso, to create a cappuccino. Sweeten to taste and
if desired, sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder.
NOTE: To prevent the next batch of coffee brewed in the unit from tasting and smelling burnt, allow
it to cool down fully before next use.
Hints For Great Tasting Coffee:
1. A clean coffee maker is essential for making great-tasting coffee. Regularly clean the coffee
maker as specified in the ‘Cleaning and Care’ section. Always use fresh, cold water in the coffee
maker.
2. Store unused coffee powder in a cool, dry place. After opening a packet of coffee powder reseal
it tightly and store it in a refrigerator to maintain its freshness.
3. For an optimum coffee taste, buy whole coffee beans and finely grind them just before
brewing.
4. Do not reuse coffee powder since this will greatly reduce the coffee flavour. Reheating coffee is
not recommended as coffee is at its peak flavour immediately after brewing.
5. Clean the coffee maker when over-extraction causes oiliness. Small oil droplets on the surface
of brewed, black coffee are due to the extraction of oil from the coffee powder.
6. Oiliness may occur more frequently if heavily roasted coffees are used.

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Troubleshooting:
Questions Answers
What kind of coffee
should I use?
Any ground coffee! You can buy pre-ground coffee from supermarkets in a
variety of different flavours and blends to suit your taste, you can grind your
own coffee beans, or you can buy beans from your favourite coffee shop and
ask for them to be ground to filter consistency.
How do I clean the
filter? The filter can be washed out in warm water. However, it must be fully dry prior to re-insertion into the unit.
Can I put the carafe in
the microwave? No. NEVER put the carafe in the microwave or on a hotplate.
The funnel will not stay
in place
Ensure the funnel has been correctly positioned and locked into place. Refer
to the ‘Using Your Appliance’ section of this manual for more information on
how to correctly attach the funnel to the unit.
The unit is not working. Make sure the unit is plugged into a wall outlet and the socket switch is turned to the On position. If the unit still does not work, there may be an issue
with it. Contact a qualified service person or our Customer Support team.
The unit is plugged in
and the light is on, but
no coffee is brewing. Ensure the unit’s control dial is set to the position.
Water is leaking from
the carafe.
The carafe is incorrectly positioned. Correctly position the carafe within the
brewing cavity.
The water tank has been filled beyond the MAX level. Dispose of some of the
water in the tank until the water level is at or below the MAX marking
Water is leaking from
the underside of the
unit.
There is too much water in the drip tray. Empty and clean the tray.
There may be an issue with the unit. Contact a qualified service person or our
Customer Support team.
Water is leaking from
the edge of the filter. There may be coffee grounds or residue on the edge of the filter. Clean the filter to dispose of any grounds or residue.
The coffee tastes acidic.
The de-scaling solution was not suciently rinsed off when cleaning the unit.
Follow the instructions in the ‘Cleaning and Care’ section of this manual to
correctly de-scale and clean the unit.
The coffee has been stored in an excessively hot or humid place, or for an
excessive length of time. Dispose of the coffee powder and replace with a
fresh batch. Ensure coffee powder is tightly sealed and correctly stored after
opening.
The frothing function is
not working.
The steam setting has not been selected. Ensure the unit’s control dial is
turned to the position.
The water is not hot enough yet. Allow the water sucient time to heat up.
When the water is hot enough, steam will automatically begin emitting from
the steam wand.
Skimmed milk has been used. Use full fat milk.
The shape of the container hinders the frothing process.
There is rust in the
water tank The de-scaler used maybe not be recommended and therefore may corrode the metal parts.
DO NOT take the appliance apart if the cause of failure is not found. Contact the authorised service facility.

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Cleaning & Care:
Clean and maintain the appliance regularly to ensure the quality of coffee and the life of the
appliance.
CAUTION: Always unplug the unit and let it cool down completely before cleaning. To protect
against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or unit in water or liquid.
1. Clean all detachable parts with warm water. Do not clean with alcohol or solvent cleaners.
NOTE: Remove any coffee grounds or residue inside the filter before rinsing it under water.
2. Wipe the external surfaces of the unit with a soft, damp cloth.
3. Dry all parts thoroughly.
4. Replace all parts before attempting to use the appliance again.
5. If the appliance is not to be used for a long time, clean and thoroughly dry all the detachable
components before storage.
Removing Mineral Deposits:
To keep your appliance operating eciently and retain optimum taste, you should remove mineral
deposits left by the water every 2-3 months.
1. Fill the tank with water and de-scaler to the MAX level. The proportion of water to de-scaler
is 4:1. Refer to the instructions that come with the de-scaling product. Please use household
de-scaler. Alternatively use citric acid, in the proportions of one hundred parts of water to three
parts of citric acid.
2. Follow the instruction section for “Making Espresso Coffee”; put the funnel (without coffee) and
carafe in place.
3. Turn the steam control to the position, the indicator will be illuminated, and make two
cups of coffee (about 2oz).
4. Turn the steam control to the position and wait for 5 seconds.
5. Turn the steam control to the position and allow the appliance to create steam for about
2 minutes.
6. Turn the steam knob to the position.
7. Leave the solution to rest inside the unit at least 15 minutes.
8. Restart the unit and repeat the steps of 4-6 at least 3 times.
9. When this process is complete, turn the steam control to the position and allow the unit
to operate until the water tank is completely empty of descaling solution.
10. Finally, rinse the tank by operating the appliance with water only (at MAX level). Repeat steps
4-6 three times (it is not necessary to wait for the 15 minutes in step 7) until there is no water
left in the tank.

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0720.V1
thank you!
We hope you enjoy your appliance for many years.
This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty products must be returned to
the place of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.
The Following Conditions Apply:
The product must be returned to the retailer with proof of purchase or a receipt.
The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this
instruction guide.
It must be used only for domestic purposes.
It does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts.
Tower has limited liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
This guarantee is valid in the UK and Eire only.
The standard one year guarantee is only extended to the maximum available for each particular
product upon registration of the product within 28 days of purchase. If you do not register the
product with us within the 28 day period, your product is guaranteed for 1 year only.
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qualifying product needs to be registered individually in order to extend its warranty past the
standard 1 year.
Extended warranty is only valid with proof of purchase or receipt.
Your warranty becomes void should you decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from
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Should you have a problem with your appliance, or need any spare parts,
please call our Customer Support Team on:
[phone]