Vassilias R-970 User manual

COFFEE MAKER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: R-970
Please read this manual carefully before using and save it for future reference

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before using the electrical appliance, the following basic precautions should always be followed
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Before using check that the voltage of wall outlet corresponds to rated voltage marked on
the rating plate.
3. This appliance has been incorporated with a grounded plug. Please ensure the wall outlet
in your house is well earthed.
4. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plug, in
water or other liquid.
5. Remove plug from wall outlet before cleaning and when not in use. Allow appliance cool
down completely before taking off, attaching components or before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner, return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
8. Place appliance on flat surface or table, do not hang power cord over the edge of table or
counter.
9. Ensure the power cord do not touch hot surface of appliance.
10. Never use the coffee maker in the environment of high temperature, high magnetic field
and humidity, do not place the coffee maker on or hot surface or beside fire or another
electrical appliance, such as on the top of refrigerator, avoid to be damaged. And also never
place another objects on the top of coffee maker.
11. To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet. Always hold the plug. But never pull the
cord.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use and place it in a dry environment.
13. Close supervision is necessary when your appliance is operating. Do not let the appliance

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on the standby state for a long time. And never allow the children or inform persons to
operate the appliance.
14. Be careful not to get burned by the steam.
15. Some parts of appliance are hot when operated (such as stainless decorated plate, drip
tray shelf, top cover, steam tube and froth nozzle and so on), so do not touch with hand
directly. Only use the handle or knob.
16. Clean and maintain the coffee maker regularly according to the section of “Cleaning and
maintenance” to ensure the quality of coffee and the using life of appliance. And add
lubricant oil on the running parts regularly.
17. If you do not want to use the appliance for a long time, firstly clean all the detachable
components, and dry them for storage.
18. During the coffee maker is on the states of making coffee, making hot water and making
steam, never open the side door to remove the component and shut off the power. The detail
operation refers to the operation manual.
19. When the appliance prompts trouble, never operation the appliance, do not place the
foreign object into the brewer.
20. Never use the detergent or hot water for cleaning the brewing component, to avoid the
running component is lack of lubricant oil and the component will be distortion as the high
temperature.
21. Do not let the coffee maker operate without water.
22. Do not use outdoors.
23. Save these instructions.
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
Indicator 2
③
Indicator 1
①READY indicator
②
③
②
①
ON/OFF buttonⅡ(for drip coffee)
MODE button
START/STOP button
ON/OFF buttonⅠ(to preheat for espresso )
Metal funnel handle
Press bar (press steel mesh with it when
pour coffee residue to avoid its slipping out)
Metal funnel(for espresso)
[X]
[W]
[V]
[U]
[T]
[S]
[R]
[Q]
[P] Steel mesh
[O]
Removable shelf
[N]
Frothing device
Steam tube
Steam controller
Carafe handle
Carafe
Carafe lid
Drip tray
Keeping warm plate
Funnel support
Nylon filter(for drip coffee)
Funnel(for drip coffee)
Water tank
[M]
[J]
[I]
[H]
[G]
[F]
[E]
[D]
[C]
[B]
Top cover
[A]
[X]
[W]
[V]
[U]
[M]
[N]
[O]
[P]
[G]
[Q]
[R]
[S]
[T]
[J]
[I]
[H]
[F]
[E]
[D]
[C]
[B]
[A]

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CONTROL PANEL INTRODUCTION
PREHEAT (ON/OFF button I)
Press the button to preheat for Espresso preparation. When press this button, indicator 1 will
be illuminated. When finish preheating, READY indicator will be illuminated.
MODE button
The MODE button is used for the switching between ESPRESSO and FROTH.
START/STOP button
This button is used for activating & stopping the pump which is used to pump water for
brewing coffee.
COFFEE (ON/OFF button II)
This is used to make drip coffee only. When press this button, indicator 2 will be illuminated.
OPERATION MANUAL
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
To ensure the first cup of coffee tastes excellent, you should rinse the coffee machine with
warm water as follows:
1. Open the top cover, and pour 1250ml water into water tank.
2. Set funnel in the funnel support (add no coffee powder). Place a paper filter in the funnel,
and then replace the top cover.
3. Set steel mesh into metal funnel (no coffee in steel mesh).
4. Place carafe on keeping warm plate and put a cup on removable shelf.
5. Plug the power cord into the outlet. Press down the ON/OFF buttonⅡfor drip coffee, the
indicator 2 will be illuminated. The appliance will begin working. You may stop brewing by
pressing the button to “OFF”position at any time, indicator 2 will be extinguished. The
appliance will continue brewing once pressing the button again.
6. Press down ON/OFF buttonⅠto preheat for Espresso coffee, and the indicator 1 will be
illuminated. When the READY indicator illuminates, the pre-heating is finish, then press the
START/STOP button to “START”position and water will flow out.
7. After water not dropping out any more. You can pour the water in each container out then
clean them thoroughly, now you can start brewing.
Note: There may be noise when pump the water on the first time, it is normal, the appliance

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is releasing the air in the appliance. After about 20s, the noise will disappear.
MAKE DRIP COFFEE
1. Open the top cover, and pour proper drinking water into water tank according to the gauge.
Then close the tank cover.
2. Place the funnel into the funnel support, and make sure it is assembled correctly. Put the
nylon filter correctly.
3. Add coffee powder into filter with measuring spoon, a spoon coffee powder can make a
cup of top-grade coffee, but you can adjust according to the taste yourself.
4. Close the top cover, and then insert the carafe on keeping warm plate horizontally.
5. Plug the power cord into the outlet, press the ON/OFF buttonⅡto “ON”position,
indicator 2 will be illuminated. The appliance will begin working. You may stop to brew by
turning off the ON/OFF buttonⅡat any time.
Note: at any time, you can take out carafe to serve but the time cannot exceed 30 seconds.
6. When the process is finished, if you do not want to serve immediately, keep the switch on,
the coffee can be kept warm in the keeping warm plate until the power is cut off manually.
For an optimum coffee taste, serve it just after brewing.
PRE-HEATING
To make a cup of good hot espresso coffee, we recommend you to preheat the appliance
before making coffee, including the funnel, filter and cup, so that the coffee flavour can not
be influenced by the cold parts.
1. Open the top cover, and fill the tank with desired water according to the gauge. Replace
the top cover.
2. Set steel mesh into metal funnel, pull the press bar backward, make sure the tuber on the
funnel aligns with groove in the appliance, then insert the funnel into the appliance from the
“Insert”position and release the press bar, and you can fix them into coffee maker firmly by
turning it anticlockwise until it is at the lock position.
(See fig. 1).
3. Place a cup on removable shelf.
4. Then connecting the appliance to power supply source. Make sure the steam controller is
Fig.1
IN SER T LOCK

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on the off position.
5. Press down ON/OFF button I, indicator 1 will be illuminated. Press the START/STOP
button to “START”position to pump water, when there is water flow out, turn off the
START/STOP button and the coffee machine begins to be pre-heated. When the READY
indicator illuminates, turn on the START/STOP button to pump water for rinsing the boiler
and funnel assembly. When the READY indicator extinguishes, turn off the START/STOP
button.
MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE
1. Preheat the appliance according to the operation of “PRE-HEATING”section.
Note: Ensure the MODE button points to “ESPRESSO”position.
2. Remove the metal funnel by turning it in clockwise. Add coffee powder to steel mesh with
measuring spoon, a spoon coffee powder can make about a cup of top-grade coffee, then
press the coffee powder lightly with the tamper and remove the redundant coffee powder on
the edge.
3. Set steel mesh into metal funnel.
4. Pour out the hot water in a cup. Then place the hot cup on removable shelf.
5. When READY indicator is illuminated, press the START/STOP button to the “START”
position, after waiting for a moment, there will be coffee flowing out.
Note: During operation, if READY indicator is extinguished, you must turn off the
START/STOP button and stop making espresso coffee. After a few seconds, if READY
indicator is illuminated again, you can make espresso coffee continued by turning on the
START/STOP button, the READY indicator is cycle on and off to maintain the water
temperature is hot enough.
6.You should turn off the ON/OFF button I manually when desired coffee is obtained or the
colour of coffee changes weak obviously, indicator 1 goes out and the coffee machine stops
working, your coffee is ready now.
WARNING: Do not leave the coffee maker unattended during making the coffee, as you need operate manually sometimes!
7. After finishing making the coffee, you can take the metal funnel out through turn
clockwise. Then pour the coffee residue out with the steel mesh pressed by press bar.
8. Let them cool down completely, then rinse under running water.

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FROTHING MILK/ MAKE CAPPUCCINO
You get a cup of cappuccino when you top up a cup of espresso with frothing milk.
Note: during making steam, the metal steel must be assembled in position.
Method:
1. Prepare espresso first with container big enough according to the part “MAKE
ESPRESSO COFFEE”, make sure that the steam controller is at the off position.
2. Turn on the ON/OFF button I, press the MODE button to the FROTH position（make
sure the START/STOP button to “STOP”position and just after finishing espresso coffee
making）, the READY indicator will be extinguished. Keep waiting until the READY
indicator is illuminated.
3. Fill a jug with about 100 grams of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared, you are
recommended to 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,
and bear in mind that the milk increases in volume by 2 times, make sure the height of jug is
enough.
4. Turn the steam controller in anti-clockwise slowly, steam will come out from the
adjustable steam outlet.
Note: Never turn the steam controller rapidly, as the steam will accumulate rapidly in short
time which may increase the potential of the risk of explosion. During operation, if the
READY indicator is extinguished, you must turn the steam controller to off position.
Waiting for until the READY indicator is illuminated again and turn the steam controller in
anti-clockwise, the steam will come out again.
5. Insert the frothing device into the milk about two centimetre, froth milk in the way
moving vessel round from up to down.
6. When the required purpose is reached, you can turn the steam controller to off position
and press the steam switch to “0”position to stop generating the steam.
Note: Clean frothing device with wet sponge immediately after steam stops generating, but
care not to hurt!
7. Pour the frothed milk into the espresso prepared, now the cappuccino is ready. Sweeten to
taste and if desired, sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder.
8. Close the ON/OFF buttonⅠto cut the power source off.
Note: we recommend you allow the maker to cool down at least for 5 min before making
coffee again. Otherwise burnt odor may occurred in your Espresso coffee.

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PRODUCING STEAM TO HEAT LIQUIDS
The steam tube (without the frothing device) can be used to make hot beverages like
drinking chocolate, water or tea.
Method:
1. Open the top cover, add proper drinking water into water tank according to the gauge.
2. Close the top cover, then connect the appliance to power supply source.
3. Make sure that the steam controller is at the off position.
4. Turn on the ON/OFF buttonⅠand press the MODE button to the FROTH position, the
indicator 1 is illuminated. The coffee maker begins to be pre-heated（make sure the
START/STOP button to “STOP”position and just after finishing espresso coffee making）.
5. Waiting for until the READY indicator is illuminated, it shows that the pre-heating is
finished.
6. Remove the frothing device from the steam tube.
7. Dip the steam tube into the liquid to be heated. Turn the steam controller in anti-clockwise
slowly to start making steam.
Note: During operation, if the READY indicator is extinguished, you must turn the steam
controller to off position (first make sure there is water in the tank). Waiting for until the
READY indicator is illuminated again and turn the steam controller in anti-clockwise, the
steam will come out again.
8. When the required temperature is reached (the ideal is 60ºC), you can turn the steam
controller to off position, and turn off the MODE button to “ESPRESSO”position to stop
generating the steam.
9. Press the ON/OFF button I switch to cut the power source off.
CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE
1. Cut off power source and let the coffee maker cool down completely before cleaning.
2. Clean housing of coffee maker with moisture-proof sponge often.
Note: Do not clean with alcohol or solvent cleanser. Never immerse the housing in water for
cleaning.
3. Detach the metal funnel through turn it clockwise, get rid of coffee residue inside, then
you can clean it with cleanser, but at last you must rinse with clear water.
4. Clean all the detachable attachments in the water and dry thoroughly.
CLEANING MINERAL DEPOSITS (for the section of making espresso coffee)

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1. To make sure your coffee maker operating efficiently, internal piping is cleanly and the
peak flavor of coffee, you should clean away the mineral deposits left every 2-3 months.
2. Fill the tank with water and descaler to the MAX level (the scale of water and descaler is
4:1, the detail refers to the instruction of descaler. Please use “household descaler”, you can
use the citric acid (obtainable from chemist’s or drug stores) instead of the descaler (the one
hundred parts of water and three parts of citric acid).
3. According to the program of pre-heating, put the metal funnel (no coffee powder in it) and
a cup in place. Brewing water per “PRE-HEATING”.
4. Turn on the ON/OFF button I, the indicator 1 is illuminated, the coffee maker begins to be
heated.
5. When the READY indicator is illuminated, it shows the heating is finish. Press the
START/STOP button to “START”position and make two cups coffee (about 2Oz). Then
turn off the START/STOP button.
6. Waiting for until the READY indicator is illuminated. Then turn off the ON/OFF
BUTTON I to stop the unit immediately, make the descalers deposit in the unit at least 15
minutes.
7. Restart the unit and repeat the steps of 4-6 at least 3 times.
8. When the READY indicator is illuminated, press the START/STOP button to “START”
position to brew until no descaler is left.
9. Then brewing coffee (no coffee powder) with tap water in the MAX level, repeat the steps
of 4-6 for 3 times (it is not necessary to wait for 15 minutes in step of 6), then brewing until
no water is left in the tank.
10. Repeat the step of 9 at least 3 times to make sure the piping is cleanly.
CLEANING MINERAL DEPOSITS (for the section of making drip coffee)
1. Fill the tank with water and descaler to the MAX level (the scale of water and descaler is
4:1, the detail refers to the instruction of descaler. Please use “household descaler”, you can
use the citric acid instead of the descaler (the one hundred parts of water and three parts of
citric acid).
2. Push carafe on keeping warm plate, pay attention to let center line of carafe aligns with
that of brew basket.
3. Turn on the ON/OFF BUTTONⅡ, the indicator 2 will be illuminated. After a while, water
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4. After percolate the equivalent of one cup and then turn off the ON/OFF BUTTONⅡto
stop the appliance.
5. Leave the solution work for 15 minutes, repeat the steps of 3-5 again.
6. Turn the appliance on and run off the water until the water tank is completely empty.
7. Rinse by operating the appliance with water at least 3 times.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom
Cause
Corrections
Carafe leakage water or water
leaks out from lid of carafe
The carafe is not located
properly
Let centreline of carafe aligns with
leakage opening of brew basket
well.
The level of water in the tank
exceeds the scale of MAX.
The water level in the tank should be
within the scale of MIN and MAX.
The metal parts in the tank
have rust.
The descaler is not
recommended type. It may
corrode the metal parts in the
tank.
Use the descaler recommended by
manufacturer.
Water leaks from the bottom of
coffee maker.
There is much water in the drip
tray.
Please clean the drip tray.
The coffee maker is malfunction.
Please contact with the authorized
service facility for repairing.
Water leaks out of outer side of
filter.
There is some coffee powder on
filter edge.
Get rid of them.
Acid (vinegar) taste exists in
Espresso coffee.
No clean correctly after cleaning
mineral deposits.
Clean coffee maker per the content
in “before the first use”for several
times.
The coffee powder is stored in a
hot, wet place for a long time.
The coffee powder turns bad.
Please use fresh coffee powder, or
store unused coffee powder in a
cool, dry place. After opening a
package of coffee powder, reseal it
tightly and store it in a refrigerator
to maintain its freshness.
The coffee maker cannot work
any more.
The power outlet is not plugged
well.
Plug the power cord into a wall
outlet correctly, if the appliance still
does not work, please contact with
the authorized service facility for
repairing.
The steam cannot froth.
The steam ready indicator (green
indicator) is not illuminated.
Only after the steam ready indicator
(green indicator) is illuminated, the
steam can be used to froth.
The container is too big or the
shape is not fit.
Use high and narrow cup.
You have used skimmed milk
Use whole milk or half-skimmed
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Note: Do not take apart the appliance by yourself if the cause of failure is not found, you had
better contact certified serving center.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.
It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a
dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the
environment and health, deriving form inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent
materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a
reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked
with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.