ES 400 - Coffee machine GRAEF - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ES 400 GRAEF

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This device conforms to the relevant safety regulations. However, incorrect handling may lead to injury and damage. Please observe the following instructions for safe handling of the unit:

• Before using the unit check for any external visible damage of the housing, the connection cable and plug. Do not operate a damaged unit.
• If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the after-sales service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent danger.
• Repairs may be carried out only by an expert or by Graef after-sales service. Incorrect repairs may cause considerable hazards for the user. In addition, in case of non-observation, the warranty claims will become void.
• Defective components may only be replaced by original spare parts. It is only with these parts that the safety requirements are met.
• This unit may be used under the supervision of children over the age of 8 and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience if they have been instructed in the safe use of the unit and have understood the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance may only be carried out by children if they are 8 years of age or older and are supervised.
• The unit and its connection cable have to be clear of children who are younger than 8 years.
• The unit is not a toy, children should be supervised accordingly when handling it.
• The unit is not intended to be used with an external timer or a separate remove control.
• Always disconnect the connection cable by using plug; do not pull the connecting cable.
• The power cable should be exposed so that nothing / nobody can get caught and cause the unit to fall or fall.
• Do not leave the unit unattended during operation and decalcification.
• Packaging materials must not be used for playing. There is a danger of suffocation.

• Observe the notes on the requirements regarding the installation location and the electrical connection of the unit in order to avoid personal and material damages.
• Do not place the unit in the dishwasher or under running water. The surfaces heat up during use and remain hot for a while after use. This appliance is intended for domestic and similar use, such as:
• In staff kitchens for shops and offices
• In agricultural estates
• In hotels, motels and other residential areas
• In bed and breakfast boarding houses Another or any exceeding use shall not be considered intended. The appliance can cause dangers, if is not used as intended. Please therefore do the following:
• Use the unit exclusively as intended.
• Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions. Claims of any kind caused by damage by unintended use shall be excluded. The risk shall be borne sole by the operator.

Control / descaling light Rotary knob Function light Steam / hot water lance with Pannarello 5 Removable water tank

On / off switch Drip tray Group handle Hotplate for cups, passive CONTENT

General safety instructions....................................................................16

Information on these operating instructions..........................................20

Warning messages................................................................................20

Danger caused by electric current.........................................................21 Intended use.........................................................................................21 Limitation of liability..............................................................................21

PREFACE Dear Customer, With this espresso machine you have made a very good choice. You have purchased a recognised quality product. We would like to thank you for buying this machine and wish you a lot of fun with your new Graef group handle espresso machine.

INFORMATION ON THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This operating instructions of the group handle espresso machine (hereinafter referred to as the appliance) gives you important information on the commissioning, safety, the intended use and maintenance of the appliance. The operating instructions shall have to be available at the unit at all times. The instructions have to be read and applied by every person which deals with

• Troubleshooting and/or
• Cleaning of the unit. Keep these operating instructions and pass them on to the next owner along with the unit. These operating instructions cannot take into consideration every conceivable use. For further information or in case of problems which are not dealt with or not dealt with sufficiently in these instructions, please get in touch with Graef customer service or your specialist dealers. WARNING MESSAGES In these operating instructions, the following warning messages and signal words are used: WARNING This refers to a potentially dangerous situation. Failure to observe this warning may result in serious injury or even death. CAUTION This refers to a potentially dangerous situation. In case of non-observation of this warning message, material damage may occur. IMPORTANT! This refers to application tips and other especially important information!

DANGER CAUSED BY ELECTRIC CURRENT

WARNING Mortal danger is caused by contact with energised cables or components! Please observe the following safety instructions in order to prevent an exposure to electric current:

• Do not use the unit if the mains cable or plug are damaged.
• In this case, you should let the Graef Customer Service install a new connection cable before using the appliance again. This may be done also by an authorised specialist.
• Do not open the housing under any circumstances. If live connections are touched or the electrical and mechanical construction are modified, there is the danger of electric shock.
• Never touch live parts. This can cause an electric shock and may cause even death. INTENDED USE This unit is not intended for commercial use. Use the unit only in closed rooms and operate it only with water. To avoid potential hazards, use the machine only for making coffee and frothing milk. Any other use is not permitted.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

All technical information, data and notes on the installation, the operation and the care contained in these operating instructions correspond to the last status before printing, and are rendered under consideration of our previous experience and to the best of knowledge. No claims may be derived from the particulars, illustrations and descriptions in these instructions. The manufacturer shall not assume any liability for damage caused by:

• non-observation of the instructions
• technical modifications
• use of unapproved spare parts Translations shall be carried out to the best of knowledge. We shall not assume any liability for translation mistakes. The original German text only shall be binding. UNPACKING When unpacking the unit, proceed as follows:
• Remove the unit from the box.
• Remove the packaging parts.
• Remove any stickers on the unit (do not remove the type plate).

DISPOSAL OF THE PACKAGING

The packaging protects the unit against transport damage. The packaging materials are selected according to the environmental compatibility and disposal-related aspects and can therefore be recycled. The return of packaging into the material cycle saves raw material and reduces the waste volume. Dispose of the packaging material no longer needed at collection points for the “Green Dot” recycling system (in Germany). IMPORTANT! Keep the original packaging during the warranty period so that the unit can be properly packed and transported in the event of a warranty claim.

REQUIREMENTS ON THE INSTALLATION LOCATION

For safe and fault free operation of the unit, the following requirements of the installation location have to be met:

• The unit has to be placed on a solid, flat, horizontal, and non-slipping surface with a sufficient weight-carrying capacity.
• Make sure that the unit cannot topple over.
• Choose the location in such a way that children cannot reach the hot surface of the unit or the supply lines.
• Do not place the appliance on hot surfaces, such as hotplates, or near them.
• Do not use the unit outdoors and keep it in a dry place.
• The unit is not designed for installation in a wall cabinet or a built-in cupboard.
• Do not set up the unit in a hot, wet or moist environment.
• The socket has to be easily accessible so that the power cable can be removed easily in case of emergency. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For safe and fault-free operation of the unit, the following requirements have to be met during the electrical connection:
• Before connecting the unit, compare the connecting data (voltage and frequency) on the type plate with those of your energy network. These details must correspond so that no damage occurs to the unit. In case of uncertainty, contact a qualified electrician.
• The socket has to be protected at least by a 10 amps circuit breaker.
• Make sure that the power cable is not damaged and is not laid across hot surfaces or sharp edges.
• The connecting cable must not be stretched tightly.
• The electric safety of the unit is ensured only when it is connected to a socket with protective conductor installed correctly. Operation at a socket outlet without a protective earth conductor is not permitted. If in doubt, let the house installation checked by a trained electrician. The manufacturer shall not assume responsibility for damage which has been caused by absent or interrupted protective 22 conductor.

PRIOR TO FIRST USE

Before first use, clean the strainer support (not the unit) and the water tank under running water to remove any production residue. AUTO SWITCH-OFF (STAND BY) After a long period of non-use, the unit switches to standby mode. To switch the unit on again, turn the rotary knob briefly to the left and back again to the centre or press the on/off switch. INITIAL OPERATION CAUTION Observe the following safety instructions to prevent hazards and material damage:

• During use, the surfaces become hot!
• While water is running through the machine, never remove the group handle filled with coffee grounds, because it is under pressure.
• Before preparing the espresso, check that the strainer support is firmly tightened.
• To avoid potential hazards, use the unit only for coffee preparation and frothing milk. Any other use is not permitted.

INSERTION OF THE STRAINER INSERT

Place the desired strainer insert in the strainer support. Make sure that the recess on the strainer insert is on the recess in the strainer support. Then turn the strainer insert a quarter of a turn to the right. The strainer insert now sits loosely in the strainer support, but does not fall out. PREPARATION The following steps are used to warm up the strainer support, the strainer insert and the cups.

• Switch the unit on. If the control lamp lights up permanently, the unit is ready for operation.
• Fill the water tank with water (maximum 1.25 litres).
• Place the desired strainer insert in the strainer support.
• Place the strainer support without coffee powder under the brewing head. The position. Hold the unit firmly handle of the strainer support must point to the and turn the handle of the strainer support to the right. The handle must now point to the position.
• Put a cup below the outlet.
• Turn the rotary knob to the left.
• Let the cup run half full, to bring the system to desired temperature.
• Turn the rotary knob back to centre position.

ESPRESSO PREPARATION IMPORTANT! Make sure that there is always enough water in the tank.

Dry the group handle after preparation. Grinding coffee directly into the strainer support. Firmly press on the coffee grounds using the enclosed tamper. The distance between the upper edge and the coffee grounds should be approx. 3 mm. Wipe off excessive coffee grounds from the edge and clamp in the strainer support. Place one or two cups underneath the outlet. Turn the rotary knob to the left. The unit will start the brewing process. Turn the rotary knob back to centre position when the requested amount of coffee is reached. Remove the group handle. Hold the strainer insert in place with the help of the strainer holder and tap the coffee grounds into a pomace tray (not included). Switch off the unit using the mains switch.

MILK FROTHING WITH PANNARELLO

If the unit is switched off, switch it back on again.

• Fill half of the milk jug with cold milk.
• Hold the steam distributor above the drip tray.
• Turn the rotary knob to the right.
• Allow condensation to escape and wait a short moment for steam to go away.
• Turn the rotary knob back to centre position.
• Swivel the steam distributor outward.
• Dip the steam distributor just below the surface of the milk in the milk jug and hold the milk jug slightly at an angle.
• You can use the narrow spout as a guide.
• Turn the rotary knob to the right.
• Turn the rotary knob back to centre position as soon as the milk jug gets to hot to be held.
• Do not froth the milk for more than 60 seconds to prevent the milk from overheating.
• Pull the steam distributor out of the milk jug.
• After frothing, gently swivel the milk jug in a circle and gently tap the bottom of the jug onto the tabletop to lift in coarse air bubbles and distribute the milk foam evenly.
• Remove the Pannarello after sufficient cooling. Clean the steam distributor using a damp cloth. Caution: Both the Pannarello and the steam distributor can still be very hot immediately after use.

• Rinse the Pannarello under running water to remove the milk residue and put it back on the steam distributor.
• Fill a container with water after the foaming process has finished. Place it under the steam nozzle and follow the same procedure as for milk frothing to clean the nozzle. Please note: If the milk is heated up to more than 70°C, the foam will simply collapse and the drink will later taste too sweet or even of burned milk.

MILK FROTHING WITHOUT PANNARELLO

To produce a very fine-pored milk foam, you can foam the milk without Pannarello. This requires a little practice. If the unit is switched off, switch it back on again.

• Fill half of the milk jug with cold milk.
• Hold the steam distributor above the drip tray.
• Turn the rotary knob to the right.
• Allow condensation to escape and wait a short moment for steam to go away.
• Turn the rotary knob back to centre position.
• Swivel the steam distributor outward.
• Dip the steam distributor at a slight angle of approx. 1-2 cm (at an angle of approx. 45 deg.) and not straight into the milk jug. The narrow spout can be used as a guide.
• Turn the rotary knob to the right.
• Add air until the milk volume has increased by about half (drawing phase). Note: You will have achieved the right position if you can hear kind of a “sip noise”. This may be absent for a short time as the surface of the milk is in motion.
• Now hold the distributor a little deeper into the milk so that no more new air is drawn. Milk should be put into rolling motions (rolling phase).
• Turn the rotary knob back to centre position as soon as the milk jug gets to hot to be held.
• Pull the steam distributor out of the milk jug first.
• After frothing, gently swivel the milk jug in a circle and gently tap the bottom of the jug onto the tabletop to lift in coarse air bubbles and distribute the milk foam evenly.
• Wipe the steam plant with a damp cloth after a sufficient allowed time for cooling. Caution: It can still be very hot immediately after use. Please note: If the milk is heated up to more than 70°C, the foam will simply collapse and the drink will later taste too sweet or even of burned milk. To practise it, you can use the following method:
• Pour cold water into the milk jug.
• Add a drop of detergent.

• Foam everything as described above.
• If you foam properly, the mixture should look like real milk foam.
• Please do not drink this mixture!

ACTIVATION OF THE HOT WATER FUNCTION

• Put a vessel underneath the steam distributor.
• Turn the rotary knob to the right.
• Turn the rotary knob back to centre position.
• Turn the rotary knob to the right.
• Turn the rotary knob back to centre position.
• Turn the knob to the right again and wait a moment until hot water emerges from the steam distributor.
• When the process is completed, turn the rotary knob to "OFF” again.

CLEANING THE BREWING UNIT

We recommend that you clean the brewing unit once a week. Only Use Graef cleaning tablets which are especially matched to our appliances. You can obtain them in our online shop at www.graef.de under item No. 145614 or from your specialist dealer.

• Use a small brush (e.g. a toothbrush) to clean the area at the bottom of the brewing unit and remove old coffee residues.
• Fill the water tank with 1.25 litres of water.
• Insert the filter insert for 2 cups.
• Put a Graef cleaning tablet into the strainer support.
• Clamp in the group handle.
• Place a container below the strainer support.
• Make sure that the drip tray has been placed.
• Turn the rotary knob to the left.
• Turn the rotary knob back to centre position after 10 seconds.
• Repeat this process 4-5 times.
• Empty the unit. DESCALING We recommend that you use the durgol Swiss Espresso Special Descaler. Descale the unit in regular intervals. The descaling light will reminds you. IMPORTANT! We accept no liability for missing or insufficient decalcification. In this case, the warranty will become null and void.
• Remove the group handle.
• Use a small brush (e.g. a toothbrush) to clean the area at the bottom of the brewing unit and remove old coffee residues.

• Remove the water tank, and fill in fresh water.
• Add the descaling agent. Observe the manufacturer's instructions. Recommendation of durgol: 125 ml durgol descaler and 500 ml water.
• Switch the unit on. Wait until this heats up.
• Put a vessel underneath the steam distributor.
• Activate the hot water function (see "Activating the hot water function").
• Allow water to run for about 10 seconds.
• Turn the turning head back to the middle and let the mixture work for a few seconds.
• Activate the hot water function again.
• Allow water to run for about 10 seconds.
• Turn the rotary knob back to centre position.
• Continue descaling the brewing unit.
• Put a large pot underneath the brewing unit.
• Turn the knob to the left and let the water run through for approx. 20 seconds.
• Turn the rotary knob back to centre position. Allow the decalcifying mixture to take effect.
• Repeat this procedure until the water in the tank is used up.

RINSE AFTER DECALCIFICATION

• Fill the water tank with 1.25 litres of water.
• Put a vessel underneath the steam distributor.
• Activate the hot water function (see "Activating the hot water function").
• Allow water to run for about 10 seconds.
• Turn the turning head back to the middle and let the mixture work for a few seconds.
• Activate the hot water function again.
• Allow water to run for about 10 seconds.
• Turn the rotary knob back to centre position.
• Continue rinsing the brewing unit.
• Put a large pot underneath the brewing unit.
• Turn the knob to the left and let the water run through for approx. 20 seconds.
• Turn the rotary knob back to centre position.
• Repeat this procedure until the water in the tank is used up.

RESETTING THE DESCALING INDICATOR

After a certain number of cycles, the indicator / decalcifying light flashes very quickly when the machine is switched on. This will remind you to decalcify the machine. To reset the reminder, turn the knob to the left, right, and center within 3 seconds.

EXTERNAL CLEANING CAUTION Watch the following safety instructions before starting to clean the unit:

• Switch the unit off before cleaning and pull the power cord from the electric socket.
• Let the unit cool down before cleaning.
• Do not use any aggressive or abrasive detergents and no solvents.
• Do not scratch off stubborn soiling with hard objects.
• Do not put the unit in the dishwasher and do not use it under running water. Use a soft and moist cloth to clean the outer surfaces of the unit. Use a mild detergent in case of heavy soiling.
• Pull out the drip tray.
• Remove the drip tray.
• Empty the drip tray.
• Clean both using running water and then dry the parts with a cloth.
• Then reinsert the drip tray together with the grille. AFTER-SALES SERVICE If your Graef device is damaged, please contact your dealer or the Graef Customer Service at +49 (2932) 9703688 or write an e-mail to service@graef.de.

DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT

At the end of its service life, this product cannot be disposed of in normal domestic waste. The symbol on the unit and in the instruction manual indicates this. The materials are recyclable according to your marking. With the reuse, recycling or other forms of recycling of old equipment, you make an important contribution to the protection of our environment. Please ask your municipal administration for the disposal point.

TWO-YEAR WARRANTY For this product, we assume 24 months manufacturer warranty for defects, which are due to production or material defects. Your legal warranty claim in conformity with Section 437 et seq. of the German Civil Code (BGB) shall remain unaffected by this regulation. The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper handling or use as well as defects which only slightly influence the function or the value of the appliance. Furthermore, we do not assume any liability for damages due to a lack of or insufficient descaling and care. In this case, the warranty will also become null and void. Transport damages, as far as we are not responsible for it, are excluded from the warranty claims. A warranty claim is excluded for damage caused by a repair which has not been carried out by us or one of our agents. In case of justified complaints, we shall repair the defective product or replace it by a product without defects at our discretion. ACCESSORIES You can order accessories such as milk jugs in our online shop graef.de or through your specialist retailer. In our online shop you will also find various types of coffee that are ideally suited to our machines.

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