EKS 1500 - Coffee maker Rommelsbacher - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Coffee Maker
Brand	Rommelsbacher
Model	EKS 1500
Dimensions (W x D x H)	30 cm x 20 cm x 35 cm
Weight	2.5 kg
Power Consumption	1500 W
Voltage	220-240 V
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Water Tank Capacity	1.5 L
Number of Cups	12 cups (approx.)
Filter Type	Paper filter (size 4)
Carafe Material	Glass
Housing Material	Plastic
Keep Warm Function	Yes, automatic
Auto Shut-Off	Yes, after 2 hours
Anti-Drip System	Yes
Safety Features	Overheat protection
Cleaning	Descaling recommended every 3 months
Dishwasher Safe Parts	Carafe only
Spare Parts Availability	Yes, carafe, filter basket, etc.
Repairability	Moderate, user-replaceable parts

Frequently Asked Questions - EKS 1500 Rommelsbacher

How do I descale the Rommelsbacher EKS 1500 coffee maker?

To descale, mix a solution of water and vinegar (1:1) or use a commercial descaling agent. Fill the water tank, run a brew cycle without coffee, then rinse with fresh water twice.

What type of filter does the EKS 1500 use?

It uses standard paper filters, size 4 (coffee filters for coffee makers). Ensure you use the correct size to avoid overflow.

How many cups does the EKS 1500 make?

The water tank holds 1.5 liters, which typically yields about 12 cups of coffee (125 ml each). Adjust according to your preference.

Can I use ground coffee directly without a paper filter?

No, the EKS 1500 is designed for paper filters. Using ground coffee without a filter may cause clogging and residue in the carafe.

How do I clean the carafe?

The glass carafe is dishwasher safe. Alternatively, hand wash with warm soapy water and a soft sponge. Avoid abrasive cleaners.

Why does my coffee taste bitter?

Bitterness can result from using too fine a grind, over-extraction, or using stale coffee. Also, ensure the machine is clean and descaled regularly.

What does the auto shut-off feature do?

The machine automatically turns off 2 hours after brewing to save energy and prevent overheating. This is a safety feature.

How do I prevent dripping after brewing?

The anti-drip system stops flow when the carafe is removed. Ensure the carafe is properly placed on the warming plate; otherwise, dripping may occur.

Where can I find replacement parts?

Replacement parts like the carafe, filter basket, and lid are available from Rommelsbacher service centers or authorized retailers. Check the official website.

Is it safe to leave the machine on overnight?

No, it is not recommended. Although the auto shut-off will turn it off after 2 hours, always unplug when not in use to avoid any risk.

USER MANUAL EKS 1500 Rommelsbacher

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ROMMELSBACHER

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EKS 1500

Espresso Maschine

Espresso machine

D – Produktbeschreibung GB – Product description

General safety advices 24

Safety advices for using the appliance 25

Application possibilities 25

Features 26

Operating elements.... 26

Status display of the pilot lamp.... 27

Initial use of the appliance 27

Bleeding the system 28

Inserting the water filter 29

Refilling the water tank....30

Making espresso/coffee 31

Power save mode 26,33

Frothing milk 33

Making hot water 35

Cleaning and maintenance 36

Emptying the drip pan.... 37

Emptying the system 37

Descaling the appliance ....37

Trouble shooting 40

Recipes 43

Einleitung

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Gerät ausschalten.

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We are pleased you decided in favour of this superior espresso machine and would like to thank you for your confidence. Its easy operation and wide range of applications will certainly fill you with enthusiasm

following notes carefully and observe them. Keep this instruction manual safely. Hand out all documents to third persons when passing on the appliance. Thank you very much.

Intended use

The appliance is designed for making espresso, coffee, hot water and milk froth (domestic use only). Other uses or modifications of the appliance are not intended and harbour considerable risks. For damage arising from not intended use, the manufacturer does not assume liability. The appliance is not designed for commercial use.

Technical data

Only connect the appliance to an isolated ground receptacle installed according to regulations.

The rated voltage must comply with the details on the rating label. Only connect to alternating current.

Nominal voltage: 230 V\~50 Hz

Nominal power: 1275 W

Max. pump pressure: 19 bar

Power save function: power save mode after 10 minutes

Usable length of the power cord: ca. 1.0 m

Dimensions: 26 x 25.5 x 30 cm

Weight: ca. 4.7 kg

Scope of supply

Check the scope of supply for completeness as well as the soundness of the product and all components (see product description page 2) immediately after unpacking.

Packing material

Do not simply throw the packing material away but recycle it.

Deliver paper, cardboard and corrugated cardboard packing to collecting facilities.

Also put plastic packing material and foils into the intended collecting basins.

PE-HD

PE-LD

PP

PS

In the examples for the plastic marking PE stands for polyethylene,

the code figure 02 for PE-HD, 04 for PE-LD, PP for polypropylene, PS for polystyrene.

For your safety

Warning: Read all safety advices and instructions. Non-observance of the safety advices and instructions may cause electric shock, fire and/or bad injuries.

General safety advices:

handicaps of physical, sensorial or mental nature must not operate the appliance without supervision or instruction by a person, responsible for their safety. Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.

dropped or shows visible damage. In these cases, the power supply must be disconnected and the appliance has to be checked by a specialist.

appliance cannot be pulled down accidentally.

damage and deteriorations. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of an electric shock.

or the power cord, unplug the appliance immediately. Repairs may be affected by authorised specialist shops only. Improper repairs may result in considerable dangers for the user.

Safety advices for using the appliance:

Warning – hazard of injury and burns! Casing, brew head, portafi iter, fi iter inserts and hot water/steam nozzle are getting hot during use!

flame etc.) or in explosive environments where infl ammable liquids or gases are located.

unobstructed work area.

always be locked firmly in the brew head

Application possibilities

Features

Power save function

The appliance has a power save function. The power save mode is activated 10 minutes after the last use, i. e. the thermoblock switches off, the temperature in the heating circuit cools down slowly. The appliance can be activated again any time and is ready for use after a few seconds. This saves energy and protects the environment.

Single circuit system

By means of the single circuit system, coffee/espresso, hot water and milk froth can be prepared. After preparing hot water or milk froth, the thermoblock has to cool down a little before coffee/espresso can be prepared.

19 bar pump pressure

For aromatic espresso with perfect crema, high pressure is required. The appliance is equipped with a high-quality pump generating high pressure up to max. 19 bar to press the hot water through the coffee/espresso powder in the portafilter. This ensures perfect results.

Aluminium die-cast thermoblock

The thermoblock is ready for use after a short heating-up period. The massive construction of the thermoblock ensures an always constant temperature for making espresso.

Water filter

The appliance comes with an exchangeable water filter. It cleans and demineralises the water. It ensures a consistently good water quality and prevents the appliance from calcifying quickly. The filter must be exchanged regularly to ensure flawless function.

Cup warmer function

The tray on the upper site of the appliance can be used as cup warmer. The waste heat of the internal thermoblock heats this area as long as the appliance is in use and not in power save mode.

Operating elements

Operating panel Rotary knob

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	Operating panel:
1 temperature pilot lamp
2	switch for supply of- left position: coffee/espresso- right position: steam for milk froth
3 operation pilot lamp
4	switch for operation- position "0": off- position "1": on
	Rotary knob:
5	- top position: off- left position: espresso/coffee- right position: hot water/steam

Status display of the pilot lamps

① Temperature pilot lamp (red)
③ Operation pilot lamp (blue)

Initial use of the appliance

maintenance" for further information.

information.

Bleeding the system

a longer non-use period.

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Warning: Casing, brew head, portafilter, filter inserts and hot water/steam nozzle are getting hot

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Step 1: Remove the water tank (previously remove the portafilter if necessary).

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Step 2: Fill the water tank with fresh tap water.

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Step 3: Insert the water tank. Make sure the water tank is inserted as far as it will go on the gasket.

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Step 4: Position the portafilter without filter insert at the marking of the brew head and lock it by turning it to the right as far as it will go.

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Step 5: Place a vessel below the outlet of the hot water/steam nozzle.

Step 6: Choose the function "espresso/hot water".

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Step 7: Switch the appliance on. The operation pilot lamp glows permanently. The appliance heats up and the red temperature pilot lamp glows permanently. When the lamp extinguishes, the appliance is ready for use.

Step 8: Start hot water supply. Turn the rotary knob to the right. Dispense hot water until it comes without air. Use the water for warming the cups.

Step 9: Stop hot water supply. Turn the rotary knob to the top. NOTE: The appliance carries excess water back into the water tank via a

Inserting the water filter

will be cleared by rinsing the filter.

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Step 1: Unpack the filter cartridge.

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Step 2: Prepare filter cartridge. Steep the filter cartridge for 15 minutes at least in cold tap water.

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Step 3: Remove the water tank (previously remove the portafilter if necessary). Empty residual water.

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Step 4: Position the filter cartridge firmly in the intended holder at the bottom of the water tank.

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Step 5: Fill the water tank with fresh tap

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Step 6: Insert the water tank. Make sure the water tank is inserted as far as it will go on the gasket.

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Step 7: Position the portafilter without filter insert at the marking of the brew head and lock it by turning it to the right as far as it will go.

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Step 8: Place a vessel below the outlet of the hot water/steam nozzle.

Step 9: Choose the function "espresso/hot water".

Step 10: Switch the appliance on. The operation pilot lamp glows permanently. The appliance heats up and the red temperature pilot lamp glows permanently. When the lamp extinguishes, the appliance is ready for use.

Step 11: Start hot water supply. Turn the rotary knob to the right. Dispense hot water for 1 minute. Use the water for warming the cups.

Step 12:

Stop hot water supply. Turn the rotary knob to the top. NOTE: The appliance carries excess water back into the water tank via a

Repeat step 11 + 12 3 times.

Step 13:

If the appliance is not needed any more, switch it off and pull the mains plug.

Refilling the water tank

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Step 1: Remove the water tank (previously remove the portafilter if necessary). Empty residual water.

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Step 2:
Fill the water tank with fresh tap

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Step 3:

Insert the water tank. Make sure the water tank is inserted as far as it will go on the gasket.

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Step 4: (bleeding)

Position the portafilter without filter insert at the marking of the brew head and lock it by turning it to the right as far as it will go.

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Step 5: (bleeding)

Place a vessel below the outlet of the hot water/steam nozzle.

Step 6: (bleeding)

Choose the function "espresso/hot water".

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Step 7: (bleeding)

Switch the appliance on. The operation pilot lamp glows permanently. The appliance heats up and the red temperature pilot lamp glows permanently. When the lamp extinguishes, the appliance is ready for use.

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Step 8: (bleeding)

Start hot water supply. Turn the rotary knob to the right. Dispense hot water until it comes without air. Use the water for warming the cups.

Step 9: (bleeding)

Stop hot water supply. Turn the rotary knob to the top. NOTE: The appliance carries excess water back into the water tank via a

Making espresso/coffee

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Step 1:
Prepare the appliance.

Step 2:
Choose the function "espresso/hot water".

Step 3:

Switch the appliance on. The operation pilot lamp glows permanently. The appliance heats up and the red temperature pilot lamp glows permanently. When the lamp extinguishes, the appliance is ready for use.

Preheating the system:

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Step 4a: (preheating the system) Position the portafilter without filter insert at the marking of the brew head and lock it by turning it to the right as far as it will go.

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Step 4b: (preheating the system) Place a vessel below the outlet of the portafilter.

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Step 4c: (preheating the system) Start water supply. Turn the rotary knob to the left. Dispense hot water for 10 seconds.

Step 4d: (preheating the system) Stop water supply. Turn the rotary knob to the top.

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Step 4d: (preheating the system) Remove the vessel below the outlet of the portafilter.

Making espresso:

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Step 5: Remove the portafilter. Remove residual water from the portafilter if necessary.

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Step 6: Choose a filter insert: - small insert for 1 cup - small insert for 1 pad - large insert for 2 cups.

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Step 7: Place the filter insert in the portafilter and press it on firmly.

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Step 8a: (with powder) Use the enclosed coffee scoop for filling in powder. 1 coffee scoop (7 g) per cup.

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Step 8b: (with powder) Press the powder on with the enclosed tamper. The rim of the filter insert must be clean.

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Step 8c: (with pad) Instead of powder, a suitable espresso pad can be used. It must not be pressed on. The rim of the filter insert must remain free.

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Step 9: Position the portafilter with filter insert at the marking of the brew head and lock it by turning it to the right as far as it will go.

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Step 10: Place the cup/cups below the portafilter.

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Step 11: Start espresso supply. Turn the rotary knob to the left. The appliance starts the brewing process. Stop espresso supply when the desired quantity has been dispensed.

Step 12: Stop espresso supply. Turn the rotary knob to the top. The appliance stops the brewing process.

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Step 13: Afterwards remove the portafilter, empty it and clean it under running water. The portafilter drips slightly.

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Power save mode:

After 10 min. without operation, the appliance switches to power save mode, without heating of the thermoblock. The pilot lamp blinks slowly (every 2 sec.).

By actuating the switch ON/OFF, the appliance can be activated again. After a short heating-up phase, the appliance is ready for use.

Step 14:

If the appliance is not needed any more, switch it off and pull the mains plug.

Clean the appliance and the accessories.

Frothing milk

and slightly move it up and down. The nozzle must remain under the milk surface as otherwise the milk froth will be too large-pored. (After a few trials and with a little practice, you will quickly find the correct method).

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Step 1:

Prepare the appliance.

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Step 2:

Position the portafi liter without fi iter insert at the marking of the brew head and lock it by turning it to the right as far as it will go.

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Step 3:

Place a vessel below the outlet of the hot water/steam nozzle.

Step 4: Choose the function "steam".

Step 5: Switch the appliance on. The operation pilot lamp glows permanently. The appliance heats up and the red temperature pilot lamp glows permanently. When the lamp extinguishes, the appliance is ready for use.

Step 6: Start steam supply. Turn the rotary knob to the right. Produce steam for 2-3 seconds to remove residual water from the system.

Step 7: Stop steam supply. Turn the rotary knob to the top, NOTE: The appliance carries excess water back into the water tank via a

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Step 8: Remove the vessel.

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Step 9: For frothing milk, dip the nozzle in the pot with milk.

Step 10: Start steam supply. Turn the rotary knob to the right.

Step 11: Stop steam supply. Turn the rotary knob to the top.

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Step 12: (cleaning/cooling) Place a vessel below the outlet of the hot water/steam nozzle for cleaning the nozzle.

Step 13: (cleaning/cooling) For cooling the system, choose the function "espresso/hot water". The temperature pilot lamp glows permanently.

Step 14: (cleaning/cooling) Start hot water supply. Turn the rotary knob to the right. Dispense hot water for 10 seconds.

Step 15: (cleaning/cooling) Stop hot water supply. Turn the rotary knob to the top. The appliance is ready for use. NOTE: The appliance carries excess water back into the water tank via a

Step 16:
If the appliance is not needed any more, switch it off and pull the mains plug.

Step 17:
Clean the appliance and the accessories.

Making hot water

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Step 1:
Prepare the appliance.

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Step 2:
Position the portafi liter without fi iter insert at the marking of the brew head and lock it by turning it to the right as far as it will go.

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Step 3:
Place a vessel below the outlet of hot water/steam nozzle.

Step 4:
Choose the function "espresso/hot water".

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Step 5:
Switch the appliance on. The operation pilot lamp glows permanently.
The appliance heats up and the red temperature pilot lamp glows permanently.
When the lamp extinguishes, the appliance is ready for use.

Step 6:
Start hot water supply. Turn the rotary knob to the right. Dispense the desired quantity of hot water.

Step 7:
Stop hot water supply. Turn the rotary knob to the top. The appliance is ready for use. NOTE: The appliance carries excess water back into the water tank via a

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Step 8: Remove the vessel.

Step 9: If the appliance is not needed any more, switch it off and pull the mains plug.

Step 10: Clean the appliance and the accessories.

Cleaning and maintenance

Switch the appliance off before cleaning and always pull the mains plug! Do not immerse appliance, power cord and plug in water nor clean it under running water!

Attention – hazard of injury and burns! Prior to cleaning casing and accessories, let the complete appliance cool down!

gasket is always clean and without residues.

dishwashing detergent and wipe dry afterwards.

the screw on the inside and remove the small sieve insert. Pierce sieve and holes carefully with the attached cleaning pin so that they remain free. Afterwards, assemble the sieve and tighten the screw.

Remove the stainless steel bush of the hot water/steam nozzle and clean it thoroughly. Make sure that the outlet holes at the underside as well as the small openings in the upper area of the bush are always free.
- Clean the hot water/steam nozzle with a damp cloth. Make sure the outlet hole at the underside is always free.

① Touch the stainless steel nozzle at its shaft for removing, turn it to the right and unlock it. ② Then, pull the stainless steel nozzle down.

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Clean the outlet hole of the hot

① Touch the stainless steel nozzle at the shaft for attaching it and push the nozzle on. ② Then, turn it to the left and lock it.

Emptying the drip pan

visible in the front area of the drip pan, it must be emptied urgently.

Emptying the system

Descaling the appliance

latest. We recommend descaling together with exchanging the filter.

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Step 1: Remove the water tank and empty the water (previously remove the portafilter if necessary).

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Step 2: Remove filter cartridge.

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Step 3: Fill decalcifier in the water tank.

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Step 4: Insert the water tank. Make sure the water tank is inserted as far as it will go on the gasket.

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Step 5:

Position the portafilter without filter insert at the marking of the brew head and lock it by turning it to the right as far as it will go.

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Step 6:

Place a vessel below the outlet of the portafilter.

Step 7:

Choose the function "espresso/hot water".

Step 8:

Switch the appliance on. The operation pilot lamp glows permanently. The appliance heats up and the red temperature pilot lamp glows permanently. When the lamp extinguishes, the appliance is ready for use.

Step 9:

Start the descaling process. Turn the rotary knob to the left. Dispense 1/3 of the decalcifier.

Step 10:

Stop the descaling process. Turn the rotary knob to the top. NOTE: The appliance carries excess water back into the water tank via a

Step 11:

Switch the appliance off.

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Step 12:
twice.

Check the collecting vessel regularly, empty it if necessary.

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Step 13:

Place a collecting vessel below the outlet of the hot water/steam nozzle.

Step 14:

Choose the function "espresso/hot water".

Step 15:

Switch the appliance on again. The operation pilot lamp glows permanently. The appliance heats up and the red temperature pilot lamp glows permanently. When the lamp extinguishes, the appliance is ready for use.

Step 16:

Start the descaling process. Turn the rotary knob to the right. Dispense decalcifier for 15 seconds.

Step 17:

Stop the descaling process. Turn the rotary knob to the top. NOTE: The appliance carries excess water back into the water tank via a

Step 18:

Switch the appliance off.

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Step 19:

Remove the vessel.

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Step 20:

Remove the portafilter. Attention, the portafilter drips slightly.

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Step 21:

Remove the water tank.

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Step 22:

Empty the water tank and clean it thoroughly.

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Step 23:

Fill the water tank with fresh tap

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Step 24:

Insert the water tank. Make sure the water tank is inserted as far as it will go on the gasket.

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Step 25:

Position the portafilter without filter insert at the marking of the brew head and lock it by turning it to the right as far as it will go.

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Step 26:

Place a vessel below the outlet of the portafilter.

Step 27:

Choose the function "espresso/hot water".

Step 28:

Switch the appliance on. The operation pilot lamp glows permanently. The appliance heats up and the red temperature pilot lamp glows permanently. When the lamp extinguishes, the appliance is ready for use.

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Step 29:

For rinsing the system, turn the rotary knob to the left. Dispense 2/3 of the water.

Check the collecting vessel regularly, empty it if necessary.

Step 30:

Stop the supply.
Turn the rotary knob to the top.
NOTE: The appliance carries excess water back into the water tank via a

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Step 31:

Place a vessel below the outlet of the hot water/steam nozzle.

Step 32:

Continue rinsing the system by turning the rotary knob to the right. Dispense ca. 1/3 of the water.

Step 33:

Stop the supply.
Turn the rotary knob to the top.
NOTE: The appliance carries excess water back into the water tank via a

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Step 34:

Remove the collecting vessel.

Step 35:

If the appliance is not needed any more, switch it off and pull the mains plug.

Step 36:

Clean the appliance and the accessories. Insert the filter cartridge again and bleed the system.

Trouble shooting

extracted. If the setting is too fine, the contact time of hot water will be too long and too many bittern will be extracted. And also the crema clears away again.

Taste is not okay?

Finding Possible cause
bitter taste	beans ground too fine, beans compressed too much, percolation is too long, too much powder, too much pressure
sour taste	no suitable water, water is too soft, brewing temperature is too low, beans ground too coarse, roasting is too light, percolation is too short, wrong coffee type (coffee roasting instead of espresso roasting)
off-flavour	bad bean quality, beans are stored too long, chlorinated water, wrong espresso type
not enough flavour	not enough powder, coffee is too old, powder is too coarse, powder is not compressed enough, too much water

Crema is not perfect?

Finding Possible cause
not enough crema	powder is too coarse, powder is not compressed enough, beans are too old, cup or machine is dirty
crema is too dark beans are too old,	powder is too coarse, powder is not compressed enough
crema is too light beans are too old,	powder is too coarse, powder is not compressed enough
crema is not firm cup is too cold or too hot, water pressure is too low

First aid ...

Finding Cause and troubleshooting
quickly blinkingtemperature pilot lamp	water tank is emptyRefill the water tank, afterwards bleed the system by dispensing hot water!water tank is not inserted correctlyInsert the water tank as far as it will go on the gasket, afterwards bleed the system by dispensing hot water!air in the systemBleed the system by dispensing hot water!filter cartridge is not soaked enoughLay the filter cartridge in water for at least 15 minutes, afterwards insert it according to instructions!water filter is blockedRemove the water filter from the tank and start dispensing water without filter.If the supply is ok, the filter cartridge must be exchanged!rotary knob is not in correct positionTurn the rotary knob to the right or left as far as it will go!
slowly blinkingoperation pilot lamp	no faultThe appliance is in power save mode without heating function of the thermoblock! Activate the appliance by shortly tipping the "on/off" switch.
permanently glowingoperation pilot lamp	no faultThe appliance is switched on!
permanently glowingtemperature pilot lamp	no faultThe thermoblock heats uporcools down after steam supply!
pump generates loud pump noise	water tank is empty during hot water/steam supplyRefill the water tank, afterwards bleed the system by dispensing hot water!
milk froth is not satisfying	milk is too warmUse refrigerated milk!unsuitable vesselUse a suitable stainless steel jug!nozzle holes are blockedClean the nozzle thoroughly!
espresso flows irregularly or not at all out of the portafilter	For finding the fault, remove all components (also portafilter) and check the supply. Assemble the components step by step and check the supply until you find the cause of defect Sexlocked filter insertClean the filter insert thoroughly, clean sieve and holes carefully with the cleaning pin if necessary! blocked portafilterClean the portafilter thoroughly, clean the holes carefully with the cleaning pin if necessary! blocked water filterRemove water filter from the tank and start dispensing water without filter. If the supply is ok, the filter cartridge must be exchanged! sieve in tank (below the water filter) is blockedRemove the water filter to clean the sieve! appliance placed aslant (not levelled out)Search for a horizontal space! powder is pressed too firmly or irregularThe correct compacting pressure is ca. 15 kg! air in the systemBleed the system by dispensing hot water! appliance is calcifiedDecalcify the appliance according to instructions!
portafilter drips	no faultThis is a normal process – place a vessel below when removing the cup!
water runs back into the water tank	no faultThe appliance carries excess water back into the water tank via a recirculation system!
steam in the water tank	no faultThe appliance carries excess steam back into the water tank via a recirculation system!

Recipes

CAFFÈ LATTE

a double espresso in a large cup of hot milk, covered with less or no froth.

CAPPUCCINO

one third espresso, one third hot milk and one third milk froth.

one third cold espresso, one third refrigerated milk and one third refrigerated milk froth.

CAFFÈ MOCA

one third espresso, one third hot milk and one third cocoa, served in a high glass; the beverage can also be prepared

CAFFÈ CORRETTO

MACCHIATO

espresso added by a 'dash' of hot milk in a high glass and much milk froth on top.

LATTE MACCHIATO

pour hot milk in a high glass and add espresso and much milk froth on top.

pour 2 cl tequila and 2 cl coffee liqueur in a high glass, add much hot milk froth. Slowly and carefully add a double