Vassilias R-985 User manual

COFFEE MAKER
MODEL: R-985
Read this booklet thoroughly before using and save it for future reference

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 main parts of
the product, cord, plug, in water or other liquid.
5. The appliance must not be immersed.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
9. Place appliance on flat surface or table, do not hang power cord over the edge of table or
counter.

10. Ensure the power cord do not touch hot surface of appliance.
11. Do not place the coffee maker on hot surface or beside fire in order to avoid to be
damaged.
12. To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet. Always hold the plug. But never pull the
cord.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use and place it in a dry environment.
14. Be careful not to get burned by the steam.
15. Do not touch the hot surface of appliance (such as steam wand, and the steel mesh just
boiling). Use handle or knobs.
16. Do not let the coffee maker operate without water.
17. DO NOT remove the metal funnel while brewing coffee. Please remove the metal funnel
to make additional coffee after finish brewing for more than 10 seconds. Caution should also
be taken while removing the metal funnel since the metal parts will be hot. Please make sure
to hold it by the handle and to use the filter retention clip to dispose the grounds. Caution
should be taken when moving unit with hot liquids.
18. Connect plug to wall outlet before using and turn any switch off before plug is removed
from wall outlet.
19. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of

reach of children aged less than 8 years.
20. Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
21. Children shall not play with the appliance.
22. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
–staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
–farm houses;
–by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
–bed and breakfast type environments.
23. Do not use outdoors.
24. Save these instructions.

KNOWYOUR COFFEE MAKER
CONTROL PANEL

INSERTING THE FILTER
1. To insert the selected filter in the porta-filter, make sure to align the notch on the filter
with the groove inside the porta-filter.
2. Turn the filter to the left or right to lock in place. This will help secure the filter in the
porta-filter.
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
To ensure the first cup of coffee tastes excellent, you should rinse the coffee maker with
warm water as following:
1. Pull out the water tank of the coffee maker. Pour water into water tank, the water level
should not exceed the “MAX”mark in the tank, then insert it into the coffee maker.
2. Note: The appliance is supplied with a removable tank for easy cleaning, you can fill the
tank with water firstly, and then insert the tank into the appliance.
3. Set steel mesh into metal funnel (no coffee in steel mesh), then put the metal funnel under
the metal funnel holder (see Fig.1), and turn it anticlockwise until it is fixed tightly (see
Fig.2 and Fig.3).

Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3
4. Place an espresso cup you have prepared on drip plate. Make sure the steam knob is at
the “O”position.
5. Note: As the appliance is not equipped with any cup or jug, prepare your own jug or cup.
6. Connect into power source, press down the ON/OFF button “ ” to turn on the unit. The
power indicator (red) will be illuminated.
7. Press down the pump control button“ ”, the pump will pump water, when there is water
flowing out and close the pump by pressing the pump control button“ ” again.
8. Make sure the coffee/steam button“ ”/ “ ” is at the higher position and wait for a
moment, the appliance begin preheating until the coffee indicator (green) illuminates, it
means that the preheating is finished.
9. Press down the pump control button“ ” again, and water will flow out.
10. After water has flown for 1 minute, press the pump control button “ ”, you can pour
out the water in each container then clean them thoroughly, now you can start brewing
coffee.
Metal funnel holder

Note: There may be noise when pumping the water for the first time, it is normal, as the
appliance is releasing the air in the appliance. After about 20s, the noise will disappear.
PREHEATING
To make a cup of good hot Espresso coffee, it is recommended to preheat the appliance
before making coffee, including the funnel and cup, so that the coffee flavour will not be
influenced by the cold parts.
1. Remove the removable water tank and fill it with desired water, the water level should be
between the “MAX”mark and the “MIN”mark in the tank. Then insert the tank into the
appliance properly.
2. Set steel mesh into metal funnel (no coffee in steel mesh), then put the metal funnel under
the metal funnel holder (see Fig.1), and turn it anticlockwise until it is fixed tightly (see Fig.2
and Fig.3).
3. Place an espresso cup you have prepared on removable cup shelf.
4. Then connect the appliance into power supply. Make sure the steam knob is at the "O"
position.
5. Press the ON/OFF button “ ” to turn on the unit, the power indicator (red) will illuminate,
make sure the coffee/steam button“ ”/“ ” is at the higher position.
6. Press down the pump control button“ ” to the lower position, when there is water
flowing out, close the pump immediately by pressing the pump control button“ ” again to
the higher position. The purpose of the step is to pump the water of the tank into the housing.
7. When the coffee indicator (green) is illuminated, and you should press down the pump

control button “ ” again, there will be hot water flowing out.
8. After water has flown for 20S, press the pump control button“ ”. The preheating is
finished.
MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE
1. Remove the funnel by turning it clockwise.
2. Add ground coffee to steel mesh with measuring spoon, a spoon ground coffee power can
make about a cup of top-grade coffee, then press the ground coffee powder tightly with the
tamper.
3. Set steel mesh into metal funnel (no coffee in steel mesh), then put the metal funnel under
the metal funnel holder (see Fig.1), and turn it anticlockwise until it is fixed tightly (see Fig.2
and Fig.3).
4. Pour out the hot water in the cup. Then place the hot cup (yourself cup) on removable cup
shelf.
5. Make sure the steam knob is at the "O" position and the coffee/steam button “”is at the
higher position.
6. At the time, the coffee indicator (green) is illuminated, once the lamp illuminates, you
should press down the pump control button“ ” to the lower position, wait for a moment,
there will be coffee flowing out.
7. You should press and release the pump control button“ ”to the higher position manually
when desired coffee is obtained or the color of coffee changes weak obviously.

8. After finishing making coffee, press the ON/OFF button“ ”, and the power indicator and
coffee indicator go out and the coffee maker stops working, your coffee is ready now.
WARNING: do not leave the coffee maker unattended during making coffee, as you need
operate manually sometimes!
Note: During brewing coffee or making steam, it is normal that the ready indicator is likely
to extinguish, it only means that the heater is heating up to keep the temperature at the
standard range.
9. You can take the metal funnel out by turning clockwise, then pour the coffee residue out
with the steel mesh pressed by press bar.
10. Let them cool down completely, then rinse under running water.
MAKE CAPPUCCINO
You can get a cup of cappuccino by topping a cup of espresso with frothing milk.
Note: during making steam, the metal funnel must be assembled in position.
Method:
1. Prepare espresso first with container big enough according to the part “MAKE ESPRESSO
COFFEE”, and make sure that the steam knob is at the "O" position.
2. Press down the coffee/steam button “ ” to the lower position, waiting for until the steam
indicator (green) illuminates.
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!).

4. In order to get better milk foam performance, you are recommended to keep steam knob at
open position for approx 15s , since the early steam contains too much water, then keep the
knob at “O”position and conduct next step .
5. Insert the steam wand into the milk about two centimeters, then turn the steam knob slowly
in anticlockwise, steam will come out from the steam wand. Frothed milk is produced by
moving vessel round from up to down.
Note: Never touch steam outlet during steam jetting and be careful not to burnt.
Note: Never turn the steam knob rapidly, as the steam will accumulate rapidly in short time
which may increase the potential of the risk of explosion.
6. When the required purpose is reached, you can turn the steam knob to the “O”position.
7. Please follow the operation as below to avoid the steam outlet being blocked after finish
frothing milk each time: put an empty jug under the steam band, then turn on the steam knob
and press down the pump control button “ ” to the lower position, the pump will pump
water, after the water flowing out for 30 seconds, press the pump control button “ ” to the
higher position, finally, clean the steam outlet with wet sponge, but care not to be burnt!
8. Press and release the ON/OFF button “ ” to cut off the power source.
9. Pour the frothed milk into the espresso prepared, now the cappuccino is ready. Sweeten if
desired, sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder.
Note: Please follow the operation as below if the steam outlet is blocked: firstly turn the
steam knob to “O”position and make the coffee maker cool down for about half an hour,
then poke the steam outlet for several times with a needle about 1mm in diameter, finally,

press down the coffee/steam button “ ” and turn on the steam knob to check if the appliance
can produce steam normally when the steam indicator (green) illuminates. Please contact the
service department if the appliance can not produce steam after operate as above.
Note: after steaming, 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. If
you want to make coffee immediately, follow the next steps: First, press and release the
steam button “ ” to the higher position; dip the steam wand into a cup; secondly, press the
pump control button “ ” down to the lower position and turn on the steam control knob and
there will be water flow out from steam wand ; after the ready indicator extinguish, press and
release the pump control button “ ” to the higher position, then turn the steam control knob
to “O”position. When the ready indicator illuminate, you can start to brew coffee again.
FROTHING MILK/PRODUCING STEAM TO HEAT LIQUIDS
The steam wand can be used to froth milk and make hot beverages like drinking chocolate,
water or tea.
Method:
1. Remove the removable tank and fill it with desired water, the water level should not
exceed the “MAX”mark in the tank. Then insert the tank into the appliance properly.
2. Then connect the appliance to power supply.
3. Press down the ON/OFF button “ ” to turn on the unit, the power indicator (red)
illuminates.
4. Press down the pump control button “”to the lower position, make sure the

coffee/steam button “ ” is at the higher position, the pump will pump water, when there is
water flowing out, close the pump immediately.
5. Press down the coffee/steam button“ ” to the lower position and wait for a moment, the
appliance begins to heat until the (green) lamp illuminates, it means the heating is finished.
6. Dip the steam wand into the liquid to be heated. If you want to froth milk, dip the steam
wand about 2 centimeters into the milk. Turn the steam knob in anti-clockwise slowly to start
making steam.
7. Then the desired result is got, you can turn the steam knob to the “O”position.
8. Please follow the operation as below to avoid the steam outlet being blocked after finish
frothing milk each time: put an empty jug under the steam band, then turn on the steam knob
and press down the pump control button “ ” to the lower position, the pump will pump
water, after the water flowing out for 30 seconds, press the pump control button “ ” to the
higher position, finally, clean the steam outlet with wet sponge, but care not to be burnt!
9. Press and release the ON/OFF button “ ” to cut off the power source.
Note: Please follow the operation as below if the steam outlet is blocked: firstly turn the
steam knob to “O”position and make the coffee maker cool down for about half an hour,
then poke the steam outlet for several times with a needle about 1mm in diameter, finally,
press down the coffee/steam button “ ” and turn on the steam knob to check if the appliance
can produce steam normally when the steam indicator (green) illuminates. Please contact the
service department if the appliance can not produce steam after operate as above.
Note: after steaming, 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. If
you want to make coffee immediately, follow the next steps: First, press and release the
steam button “ ” to the higher position; dip the steam wand into a cup; secondly, press the
pump control button “ ” down to the lower position and turn on the steam control knob and
there will be water flow out from steam wand ; after the ready indicator extinguish, press and
release the pump control button “ ” to the higher position, then turn the steam control knob
to “O”position. When the ready indicator illuminate, you can start to brew coffee again.
AUTOMATIC POWER OFF FUNCTION
The appliance will turn off automatically if there is no any operation within 29 minutes.
CLEANINGAND 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 and clean water tank,
drip tray and removable shelf regularly then dry them.
Note: Do not clean with alcohol or solvent cleanser. Never immerse the housing in water for
cleaning.
3. Detach the metal funnel by turning it clockwise, get rid of coffee residue inside, then you
can clean it with cleanser, but at last you must rinse with clear water. Do not wash the metal
funnel in a dishwasher.
4. Clean all the attachments in the water and dry thoroughly.
Note: Clean the appliance after every use in order to make it work properly.

CLEANING MINERAL DEPOSITS
1. To ensure your coffee maker can operate efficiently, internal piping is clean and the peak
flavor of coffee, you should clean away the mineral deposits left every 1-2 months.
2. Fill the tank with water and descaler to the MAX level (the proportion of water and
descaler is 4:1, details 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
(one hundred parts of water and three parts of citric acid).
3. According to the program of preheating, put the metal funnel (no coffee powder in it) and
carafe (jug) in place. Brew water per “PREHEATING”.
4. Press down the ON/OFF button “ ” to turn on the unit, the power indicator (red) will be
illuminated, you should press the pump control button “ ” to the lower position, make sure
the coffee/steam button “”is at the higher position, when there is water flowing out and
close the pump by pressing the pump control button “ ” again, and wait for a moment, the
coffee maker begins to be heated.
5. When the ready indicator (green) illuminates, it shows the heating is finish. Pressing down
the pump control button “ ” to the lower position and make make two cups coffee (about
2Oz). Then close the pump and wait for 5s.
6. Press down the coffee/steam button “ ” to the lower position, waiting for until the green
indicator is illuminated. Make steam for 2min, then turn the steam knob to the "O" position
to stop making steam. Press the ON/OFF button “ ” to turn off 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. Then pressing and release the coffee/steam button “ ” to the higher position, when the
green lamp is illuminated, press down the pump control button “ ” to the lower 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 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.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom
Cause
Corrections
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 is
not illuminated.
Only after the steam ready
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 milk
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 center 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.