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USER MANUAL Barista Pro 114 Solis

Programmable Espresso Machine with Grinding

AUFBRUHEN EINES ESPRESSOS

PRESSE-MOUTURE INTEGRE / AMOVIBLE

RECIPIENT AMOVIBLE POUR

MARC DE CAFÉ HUMIDE ET SEC

AFFICHAGE TIROIR

D'EGOUTTEMENT PLEIN

FAMILIARISEZ-VOUS AVEC VOTRE MACHINE A ESPRESSO SOLIS BARISTA PRO

RESERVOIR D'EAU DE 2 LITRES AMOVIBLE

Beans on Board
Moulin conique

Pompe haute pression Made in Italy

SOLIS SA

Solis-Haus · CH-8152 Glattbrugg-Zurich · Suisse Telephone [phone] Telefax [phone] [e-mail] · www.solis.ch · www.solis.com

BARISTA PRO

Programmable Espresso Machine with Grinding

Congratulations on the purchase of your new SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine.

Getting to Know your Machine

Solis Recommends Safety First Page 125

Features of your SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine Page 127

Know your SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine Page 132

Before First Use

Assembling your SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine . Page 136

Coffees to Try Page 138

Recipe Inspirations

INTRODUCING THE SOLIS BARISTA PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE

Freshly ground coffee is one of the four most important factors in the preparation of coffee. This attribute is often referred to as one of the «four hands» in espresso preparation. The others are the grinder, the espresso machine and the barista.

While the degree and the selection of roast is a personal preference, correctly roasted and rested coffee beans produce espresso with much more taste, flavour and body than coffee that is pre-ground.

Pre-ground coffee deteriorates rapidly and over time produces thin flat coffee that has a light and small amount of crema.

Jason Chan

Melbourne Barista of the Year 2005

With this in mind the SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine was developed with an integrated, dosing grinder. By using only the required amount of coffee, instantly after being ground, the SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine ensures all grounds are fresh, for a richer, full espresso.

SOLIS RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

At Solis we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions:

Important safeguards for your SOLIS BARISTA PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE

• Carefully read all instructions before operating and save for future reference.
• Remove safely discard any packaging material and promotional labels or stickers before using the SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine for the first time.
• To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of this appliance.
• Do not place the SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine near the edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances.
• Do not use the SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine on a sink drain board.

• Do not place the SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven.
  Always ensure the SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine is properly assembled before connecting to power outlet and operating. Follow the instructions provided in this book.

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

• Do not use attachments other than those provided with the SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine.
• Do not attempt to operate the SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine by any method other than those described in this book.
• Do not operate the grinder without the hopper lid in position. Keep fingers, hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from the hopper during operation.
• Use only cold, tap water in the water tank. Do no use any other liquid.
• Never use the SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine without water in the water tank.
• Ensure the portafilter is firmly inserted and secured into the brewing head before using the machine.

• Never remove the portafilter during the brewing operation as the machine is under pressure.

• Do not move the SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine whilst in operation.

• Do not leave the SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine unattended when in use.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Allow the SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine to cool down before moving or cleaning any parts.
• Do not place anything, other than cups for warming, on top of the SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine.
  Always switch off the SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine by pressing the POWER button to Off and unplug if appliance is to be left unattended, if not in use, before cleaning, before attempting to move the appliance, disassembling, assembling and when storing the appliance.
• Keep the appliance and accessories clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book.

SOLIS RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

• Unwind the power cord fully before use.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces, or become knotted.
• To protect against electric shock do not immerse power cord, power plug or appliance in water or any other substance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

• It is recommended to regularly inspect the appliance. Do not use the appliance if power cord, power plug or appliance becomes damaged in anyway. Return the entire appliance to the nearest authorised Solis Service Centre for examination and/or repair.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning should be performed at an authorised Solis Service Centre.

• This appliance is recommended for household use only. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.
• The installation of a residual current device (safety switch) is recommended to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances. It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance. See your electrician for professional advice.

This item is intended for domestic use only, not for commercial applications.

WARNING: UNWIND THE CORD FULLY BEFORE USE.

FEATURES OF YOUR SOLIS BARISTA PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE

INTEGRATED CONICAL BURR GRINDER

The integrated conical burr grinder allows each espressor to be created using freshly ground beans - the key to achieving your ideal espressor.

The grinder has been specially designed to combine with the other key features of the BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine.

ADJUSTABLE GRIND SIZE

The GRIND SIZE selector allows the fineness/ coarseness of the coffee grind to be accurately adjusted for optimal espresso extraction.

The GRIND SIZE selector adjusts the grinding burrs to either move closer together for a finer grind or further apart for a coarser grind. Refer to «A LIFETIME OF EXPERIMENTATION» on page 155.

PRESET GRIND AMOUNT - SINGLE OR DOUBLE CUP AMOUNT

The preset grind amount feature automatically dispenses the required amount of ground coffee for either a single or double filter. Accurately adjust the grind amount to suit the fineness or coarseness of the grind.

The single or double grind option can be easily increased or decreased by the user to suit personal preference. Refer to «A LIFETIME OF EXPERIMENTATION» on page 157.

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FEATURES OF YOUR SOLIS BARISTA PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE

HANDS FREE, DIRECT GRINDING TO PORTAFILTER

The BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine features an integrated grinding cradle which fully supports the portafilter located below the integrated conical burr grinder. The hands free grinding feature allows you to continue with other preparations while the portafilter is being evenly filled with the selected amount of freshly ground coffee.

An integrated micro switch allows the start and stop of the grind function with a simple push on the portafilter.

Place the portafilter into the cradle and simply push the portafilter toward the machine lightly to activate the grind function.

TAMPER ON BOARD

The on board tamper assists the user to evenly and accurately tamp freshly ground coffee into the filter basket. The tamper is conveniently located on board the machine and can be used both in the on board position or whilst removed depending on your preference.

Portafilter inserted into grinding cradle Tamper on board Tamper on its own 128

FEATURES OF YOUR SOLIS BARISTA PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE

ACCURATE TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Solis digital technology provides accurate temperature control for a full flavoured espresso.

DRY PUCK FEATURE

The Dry Puck feature uses an electronic valve to remove excess water from the ground coffee in the filter basket. This takes place after espresso extraction, whilst the Portafilter is locked into the group head. This results in a desirable dry coffee puck which can then be disposed of easily and cleanly.

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION

This espresso machine offers a convenient choice between the Manual Operation or the intelligent Programmable Function that can be personalised with the user's favourite espresso setting.

ESPRESSO PRESSUREGAUGE

The espresso pressure gauge assists in obtaining the most favourable extraction pressure. This is achieved by measuring the pressure at which the water is being forced through the ground coffee in the portafilter.

IDEAL ESPRESSO ZONE

The gauge needle, when positioned within the Espresso range during pouring, indicates that the espresso will be produced at the ideal pressure. The brewed espresso should have a generous layer of fine textured and evenly coloured, golden crema. Refer to the Extraction Guide for more information.

FEATURES OF YOUR SOLIS BARISTA PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE

UNDER EXTRACTED ZONE

The gauge needle when positioned within the lower zone during pouring indicates that the espresso will be produced with insufficient pressure resulting in an «under extracted» espresso. This occurs when the water flow through the ground coffee in the filter is too fast. As a result the optimal flavour will not be extracted and the coffee will be watery and lack thick crema on the top. Possible other causes for under extraction are: coffee grind is too coarse and/or insufficient coffee in filter and/or under tamping.

OVER EXTRACTED ZONE

The gauge needle when positioned within the upper zone during pouring will indicate that the espresso will be produced with too much pressure resulting in an over extracted' espresso. This occurs when the water flow through the ground coffee in the filter is too slow. As a result the coffee will be very dark and bitter, with a mottled and uneven crema on top. Possible other causes for over extraction are: ground coffee is too fine and/or too much ground coffee in filter and/or over tamping.

The swivel-action steam wand with stainless steel frothing attachment, easily adjusts to the perfect position for texturing milk. The wand has a commercial style 360^ ball joint.

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FEATURES OF YOUR SOLIS BARISTA PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE

ADVANCED DUAL WALL CREMA SYSTEM FILTERS - «A MINUTE TO LEARN»

The Advanced Dual Wall Crema System Filters are designed to intentionally slow the water flow rate during brewing, allowing easy extraction at the ideal pressure, for the enhanced crema. The filters are suited to both pre-ground vacuum packed coffee and freshly ground coffee on the DUAL WALL setting.

SINGLE WALL FILTERS - "A LIFETIME OF EXPERIMENTATION"

The single wall filter baskets are designed to be used with freshly ground coffee only. These filters provide no additional slowing of the water flow rate, hence experimentation with the grind size and volume, along with the tamp force, is required to achieve the desired results. Once the use of these filter baskets has been mastered, they offer a «A LIFETIME OF EXPERIMENTATION» with different grind size, grind amounts and tamping forces to create a variety of espresso styles.

ENERGY SAVING FEATURES

The BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine will enter the «Power Save Mode» if not used for approx. 60 minutes, and will automatically switch off if not used for a further two hours. The «Power Save Mode» uses 50% less power than when the machine is in «Stand by» Mode.

During «Power Save Mode» only the POWER button surround will flash slowly. All other button light surrounds will not be illuminated.

To re-activate the machine during «Power Save Mode» simply press any button except POWER. The POWER button surround will then illuminate and flash while the machine quickly reheats to operational temperature. When the correct temperature has been reached, all the button surrounds on the control panel will illuminate.

To switch off the espresso machine whilst it is in «Power Save Mode», simply press the POWER button once.

KNOW YOUR SOLIS BARISTA PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE

KNOW YOUR SOLIS BARISTA PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE

REMOVABLE 2 LITRE WATER TANK

filled from the top of the water tank

BEAN HOPPER: 230 g CAPACITY

hopper locking system allows removal of hopper without removing beans

INTEGRATED CONICAL

BURR GRINDER

adjustable to achieve your perfect grind

FEATURES

Accessories:

Stainless Steel frothing jug

Measuring/tamping spoon

Quick Start Guide

Extraction Guide

to help interpret the Espresso Gauge and

create better, more consistent results

Single wall filter baskets

for «a lifetime of experimentation»

Advanced dual wall crema system

for «a minute to learn» and enhanced crem

Cleaning accessories:

Cleaning tool/brush

Allen key

Cleaning Guide

ESPRESSORANGEGAUGE

monitors extraction pressure, guiding you towards the ideal espresso

PROGRAM BUTTON

intelligent programmable function that can be personalised with your favouriteeespresso setting

STEAM DIAL

selector control for steam

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURE

1 cup button and 2 cup button

FORGED PORTAFILTER

commercial style with extended outlets

SWIVEL STEAM WAND AND STAINLESS

STEEL FROTHING ATTACHMENT

easily adjusts to perfect positioning for

steaming and frothing milk

NOT SHOWN

CORD STORAGE

located under the water tank

STORAGE TRAY

located behind the drip tray for storage

of accessories

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

15 bar pump

Italian-designed and made

Accurate temperature control

Solis digital technology provides accurate temperature

control for a full flavoured espresso

Thermocoil heating system with integrated

stainless steel water coil

ensures accurately controlled water temperature

Pre-brew function

for optimal extraction and distribution

of water through the coffee puck

Auto purge function

for optimal coffee extraction temperature

Control Dry Puck feature

removes excess water from the filter basket

after coffee extraction

Flat shower head

for even distribution of water through

the coffee puck

BEFORE FIRST USE

Your SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine has the drip tray, water tank and storage tray in place when you unpack it from the box. The drip tray is located in the base, towards the front of the machine. The water tank is located in the back of the machine. The storage tray is located at the base of the machine behind the drip tray. The drip tray, water tank and storage tray slide in and out for easy access.

The bean hopper is located on top of the drip tray when the machine is first unpacked.

Ensure you have removed all parts and accessories before discarding the packaging.

Remove the water tank and wash in warm, soapy water using a non-abrasive washing liquid. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Wipe the outer housing, bean hopper and drip tray with a soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the outer housing, power cord or power plug in water or any other liquid.

NOTE: Do not clean any of the parts or accessories in the dishwasher.

ASSEMBLING YOUR SOLIS BARISTA PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE

STEP1

Insert the storage tray into the base of the machine and slide towards the back wall. The storage tray conveniently stores the cleaning tool, cleaning brush, allen key, stainless steel filters, measuring/ tamping spoon, Cleaning Guide and Quick Start Guide when not in use, so they are not misplaced.

STEP2

Insert the «Empty Me!» full indicator into the drip tray and place the drip tray cover on top. Then place grill on top. Slide the drip tray into position in the base of the machine in front of the storage tray.

STEP3

Insert the empty water tank and push to lock into place.

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STEP4

Insert the Hopper into position and turn the hopper dial clockwise 90^ to lock.

NOTE:

Before each use it is recommended to complete a water flushing operation, without ground coffee, to ensure that the machine has been preheated. Refer to «A LIFETIME OF EXPERIMENTATION» on page 155.

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COFFEES

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COFFEEES TO TRY

ESPRESSO

Intense and aromatic, an espresso or short black as it's also known uses about 8 g of ground coffee. It is served in a small cup or glass to a level of approximately 30 ml.

LONG BLACK

A long black is generally a single or double shot of espresso with hot water added to taste.

FLAT WHITE

A single dose of espresso in a cup filled with steamed milk and topped with a skin of silky smooth foam.

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COFFEEES TO TRY

CLASSIC CAFÉ LATTÉ

Traditionally the morning coffee of Italy and France, taken with pain au chocolate or sweet biscotti.

This blend of 1/3 espresso to 2/3 milk is made with a single shot of espresso. Top with steamed milk, poured down the inside rim of the glass to give a creamy consistency and perfect layer of froth.

CAPPUCCINO

The real thing is served very light and luke warm with 1/3 espresso to 1/3 steamed milk and a generous final 1/3 of creamy froth.

For added finesse, hold a piece of card over one half of the cappuccino before dusting with chocolate.

MACCHIATO

A shot of espresso served short in a 70 ml demitasse and stained with a dash of finely textured milk.

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COFFEEES TO TRY

CAFFE MOCHA

A glass of textured milk laced with melted cocoa or chocolate syrup and an espresso shot. Top sprinkled with dark chocolate shavings.

ESPRESS AFFOGATO

Totally irresistible, this sweet temptation is simply a single scoop of premium vanilla bean ice cream, drenched in espresso and if desired, your favourite liqueur. To create a sense of occasion, serve ice cream in a martini glass with shots on the side.

CON PANNA

Meaning «with cream» this heart warmer is a chic variation on old-fashioned Vienna Coffee. In a 90-120 ml cup, dress a double shot of espresso with a dollop of fresh cream, whipped until glossy. Dust with cinnamon and serve immediately.

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RECIPES

DESSERTS

RECIPES

DESSERTS

BAKED CUSTARDS WITH FRESH RASPBERRY AND COFFEE FLOAT

Serves 6

750 ml cream

34 cup caster sugar

2 vanilla beans, cut lengthways

1 tablespoon gelatine

1 punnet fresh raspberries

1 tablespoon caster sugar, extra

34 cup strong espresso coffee, cooled

1. Combine the cream, caster sugar and vanilla beans in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until just boiling. Remove the vanilla beans.
2. Add the gelatine and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until dissolved. Remove from heat. Allow the custard to cool.
3. Pour custard evenly into 6 × 150 ml glasses. Refrigerate for minimum 3 hours or until set.
4. Place the raspberries into a medium sized bowl, sprinkle with sugar and crush lightly with a fork.
5. Fold the cooled coffee through the crushed raspberries. Cover and chill in the refrigerator.
6. To serve, top the custards, when set, with the raspberries and coffee mixture.
7. Serve immediately with freshly brewed coffee.

TIRAMISU

Makes 4

1 ½ cups mascarapone

1 ¼ cups cream

2 ½ tablespoons icing sugar

12 cup strong espresso coffee, cooled

Cocoa powder, for dusting

1. Combine mascarapone, cream and icing sugar in a large bowl.
   Whisk lightly until soft peaks form. Set aside.
2. Combine coffee and liqueur in bowl. Dip the sponge fingers into the coffee mixture a few at a time. Ensure all the coffee mixture is absorbed evenly by the sponge fingers.
3. Layer half the sponge fingers evenly into the base of 4 dessert bowls or glasses. Spread the layered sponge fingers with half of the cream mixture. Repeat the layers with remaining sponge fingers and cream mixture.
4. Dust evenly with cocoa powder and refrigerate until required.
5. Serve with fresh fruits and freshly brewed espresso coffee.

RECIPES

DESSERTS

COFFEE, CINNAMON AND WALNUT MUFFINS

Makes 12

2 1/2 cups/375 g plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 / 4 cup caster sugar
1 cup sour cream
2x60geggs
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
1/3 cup olive oil
3 / 4 cup strong espresso coffee, cooled
1 cup roughly chopped walnuts

1. Sift flour, baking powder and cinnamon into a large bowl and stir in sugar.
2. Place sour cream, eggs, lemon rind, oil and espresso coffee into a medium bowl, stir until well combined.
3. Fold creamed mixture and walnuts into the sifted ingredients, do not over mix.
4. Spoon the mixture evenly into 12 lightly greased and base lined muffin pans until two-thirds full.
5. Place into a preheated oven 180^ for 12-15 minutes or until cooked when tested.
6. Serve warm, or cooled and spread with Rich Coffee Icing. Delicious with a Cappuccino or Café Latte.

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RICH COFFEE ICING

2 cups icing sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon butter, softened
14 cup strong espresso coffee, warm

1. Combine icing sugar, butter and half the coffee in a bowl, stir well and gradually add remaining coffee until a spreadable consistency is achieved.

BARISTA PRO

Programmable Espresso Machine with Grinding

Using your machine

BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine

INTRODUCING THE SOLIS BARISTA PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE

At Solis, we know that coffee lovers will go to great lengths to refine the art of making coffee. They will experiment with flavours and adjust the grind of the beans and the tamp in search for the perfect espresso. And now with the BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine and its integrated coffee grinder, making that perfect fresh espresso has never been simpler.

Why is freshly ground coffee best? It's all about the flavour. Once ground, coffee remains fresh for only a few short minutes and is therefore best to grind just before extracting. With the BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine you can be the barista and explore the art of espresso at home.

Enjoy!

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OPERATING

CONTENTS Using Your Machine

A minute to learn Page 151

A lifetime of experimentation . Page 155

The Art of Texturing Milk . Page 162

Coffee Making Tips Page 164

Care and Cleaning Page 166

Storage Page 172

Troubleshooting Page 174

Please refer to pages 125 and 126 for full safety instructions

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OPERATING

A MINUTE TO LEARN

The BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine is supplied with single cup and double cup dual wall filter baskets. These filter baskets are designed to intentionally slow the water flow rate during brewing, resulting in an espresso that has been extracted at the correct pressure, and leading to a rich, golden crema. Dual wall filters are suited to both pre-ground vacuum packed coffee and freshly ground coffee. The inclusion of these filter baskets allow the user to quickly and easily achieve great espresso results with minimum effort.

1 Before First Use

Wash water tank

wash Portafilter & filters

2 Install Bean Hopper

Place hopper

Lock hopper Fill hopper with beans

A MINUTE TO LEARN

3

Check Before Each Use

Beans in Hopper?

Water in Tank?

Power on

Heat up

4

Making Espresso

Choose filter size

Place into Portafilter

Set Grind Size to DUAL WALL

Set Grind Amount to DUAL WALL

Select filter size Grind: Auto Start & Stop

A MINUTE TO LEARN

4 Making Espresso (continued)

Level grinds Tamp grinds to line

Insert Portafilter

Place 1 cup to extract 1 shot of espresso

Or place 2 cups to extract 2 shots of espresso

5 Frothing Milk
Install frothing attachment

Fill jug 12 way Max

Set jug onto drip tray Switch steam on

Switch steam on

Stop wehn hot Switch steam off

A MINUTE TO LEARN

5 Frothing Milk (continued)

Run steam to clear milk from wand after frothing

Pour carefully Esprit/teur espea3so is done!

Trouble Shooting

If your espressor is to weak, try the 2 Cup filter to extract a single cup

Not hot enough?
Try heating the cups and portafilter first, or heat the milk longer

Refer to Cleaning Guide
Refer to both the Cleaning Guide and Extraction Guide for further information

A LIFETIME OF EXPERIMENTATION

The BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine is supplied with single cup and double cup «single wall» filter baskets. These filter baskets provide no additional slowing to the water flow rate during brewing hence experimentation with the grind size and volume, along with the tamp force, is required to achieve the desired results. Single wall filters are suited to freshly ground coffee only and once the use of these filters has been mastered, they expose the user to a «lifetime of experimentation» with different grind settings, tamping forces and coffee styles.

A great coffee is a balance of main flavour elements: Acidity, aroma, bitterness, body, nuttiness, and sharpness. By using the Single Wall Filters you are free to explore the world of espresso by to adjusting grind, grind amount and tamp to extract a rich variety of flavours.

GRIND	GRIND + AMOUNT + TAMP = FLOW
Over Extracted Bitter Too fine Astigmat	Too much	Too heavy	Over 30 Sec
Balanced	Medium	8 g per Cup	5-10 kg	15-30 Sec
Under extracted Weak/Walery	Too coarse	Too little	Too light	Under 15 Sec

STEP 1 - FILLING THE WATER TANK

• Fill the water tank with cold, tap water to the maximum mark on the side of the tank and slide the water tank carefully back into position at the back of the machine.
• Plug the power cord into a 230/240 V power outlet.
• Press the POWER button to «ON», the POWER button surround will flash while the machine is heating. When the correct temperature has been reached, all the button surrounds on the control panel will illuminate.

STEP 2 - PRE-WARMING THE CUPS

This will help maintain the coffee's optimal temperature when brewed into the cups.

The Cup Warming Plate will start to warm as the machine heats.
- Run hot water from the group head without the portalfilter inserted by holding down the one cup button and place the cups on the warming tray.

NOTE:

In order to brew the coffee at the ideal temperature we recommend running a complete cycle without ground coffee. This will ensure that all the main internal components are optimally preheated.

NOTE:

Check the water level before use and replace the water daily. The water tank should be refilled with fresh, cold tap water before each use. Do not use mineral or distilled water or any other liquid.

A LIFETIME OF EXPERIMENTATION

STEP 3 - PREPARING THE SINGLE WALL FILTER BASKETS

• Place the one or two cup SINGLE WALL filter baskets into the portafilter (use the smaller filter for 1 cup and the larger filter for 2 cups). When brewing for a mug of coffee always use the 2 cup filter and only extract 60ml . If you require a larger coffee, add the hot water first and then extract the coffee.
• Preheat the portafilter by placing underneath the group head. Rinse with hot water from the group head using the manual pour function. Dry the portafilter thoroughly before use.

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STEP 4 - GRINDING THE COFFEE

• Place the portafilter into the grinding cradle
• Fill the hopper with fresh coffee beans
• Press the FILTER SIZE button to select your desired grind amount (single or double)
• Push the portafilter in once to activate the grinding switch, then allow the portafilter to be filled with fresh ground coffee.
  For manual grind dosing - Push and hold the grinding switch down until the desired amount of ground coffee has been delivered.

NOTE:

To stop the grinding function during a single or double amount, simply press the grind switch again, or press the "filter size" button. To stop the function during a manual grind function simply pull the portafilter. This will release the activation switch to stop the grind function.

A LIFETIME OF EXPERIMENTATION

STEP4-SETTING THE RIGHT GRIND

When setting the grind it should be fine but not too fine or powdery. The grind will effect the rate at which the water flows through the coffee in the filter and therefore the taste of the coffee. If the grind is too fine (looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between fingers), the water will not flow through the coffee even when under pressure. The resulting coffee will be over extracted, too dark and bitter, with a mottled and uneven crema on top.

If the grind is too coarse the water will flow through the coffee too quickly. This will result in an under-extracted coffee lacking in flavour and without the thick crema on the top layer of coffee.

STEP 5 - ADJUSTING THE GRIND AMOUNT

When dosing for single wall filter baskets using a finer coffee grind, you will need to increase the Grind Amount to ensure the filter baskets are correctly filled.

To increase the grind amount, turn the GRIND AMOUNT dial beyond the DUAL WALL setting to obtain the correct amount of ground coffee.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:

Adjusting the grind on your BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine.

Adjust the fineness of the grind only when the grinder is in operation or when there are no beans in the hopper.

When the coffee grinder is switched off, partially ground coffee beans may remain between the grinding burrs. The grind adjustment in the fine direction should always be made with the coffee grinder in operation

NOTE:

You may need to try this a few times slightly adjusting the GRIND AMOUNT dial each time until you reach the correct amount.

A LIFETIME OF EXPERIMENTATION

For ease of use, there are two handy ways to tamper your coffee:

1. Tamper on Board:

The tamper device is held in place, on the machine, allowing for convenient tamping.

a. Once the grind function has been completed, remove the Portafilter from the grinding cradle and tap to collapse the grind.
b. With the tamper fitted into place, lift the Portafilter towards the tamper base
c. Push the portafilter upward firmly, applying even pressure to tamp the coffee

Release the portafilter from the tamper, and clean any excess ground coffee from the rim of the portafilter to ensure a correct fit into the group head.

2. Tamping Control:

The tamper device is removable for hand tamping.
a. Remove the tamper from the machine
b. Once the grind function has been completed, remove the Portafilter from the grinding cradle and tap to collapse the grind.
c. Use one hand to grip the tamper and the other hand to hold the Portafilter handle
d. Apply even pressure down on the tamper and press firmly in order to level and pack the coffee grounds
e. Lift the tamper from the portafilter, and clean any excess ground coffee from the rim of the portafilter to ensure a correct fit into the group head.

Refer to «Coffee Making Tips», page 164.

A LIFETIME OF EXPERIMENTATION

STEP 6 - INSERTING THE PORTAFILTER

Place the portafilter underneath the group head so that the handle is aligned with the insert graphic.

Insert the portafilter up into the group head and rotate the handle to the right until resistance is felt, this will be at an approximate 90^ angle to the machine.

STEP 7 - EXTRACTING THE ESPRESSO

• Ensure all the button surrounds on the control panel are illuminated, indicating the machine has reached the correct temperature for brewing, and is ready for use.
• Ensure the drip tray and portafilter are in place.
• Place one or two pre-warmed cups beneath the portafilter outlet.

PRE-PROGRAMMED DOSE - ONE CUP

Press the one cup button once. A preset dose of approximately 30 mls will be delivered. A pumping noise will be heard in this operation. The machine will automatically stop once the preset pour has been delivered.

NOTE:

PRE-BREW FUNCTION When a single or double coffee is selected, the machine will pump water momentarily, followed by a pause then continues to pump the water through to the ground coffee in the portafilter. The ground coffee is moistened by a small amount of water before full extraction then expands resulting in greater pressure build-up to extract all the oils and full flavour from the ground coffee.

NOTE:

The amount of espresso extracted in the cup will vary depending on your grind and grind amounts.

NOTE:

When using a 1 cup filter, for optimal flavour, you should only extract approximately 30ml When using a 2 cup filter, for optimal flavour, you should only extract approximately 60~ml

A LIFETIME OF EXPERIMENTATION

PRE-PROGRAMMED DOSE- DOUBLE CUP

Press the two cup button once. A preset dose of approx 60 ms will be delivered. A pumping noise will be heard in this operation. The machine will automatically stop once the preset pour has been delivered.

PROGRAMMING SINGLE ESPRESSO

1. Prepare to make a single cup of espresso by following steps 2 to 4 in «A MINUTE TO LEARN» on pages 151-153.
2. Place your cup underneath the group head.
3. To begin programming, press the «PROGRAM» button once. The machine will beep once and the program button will begin to flash. This indicates the machine is in programming mode.
4. Press the one cup button once. The machine will commence normal pour function, and the one cup button surround will begin to flash.
5. When the desired amount of espresso has poured into the cup, press the one cup button to stop the pour. The machine will beep twice, indicating it has saved your measured pour quantity and exited programming mode.

PROGRAMMING DOUBLE ESPRESSO

1. Prepare to make a two cup of espresso by following steps 2 to 4 in «A MINUTE TO LEARN» on pages 151-153.
2. Place your cup underneath the group head. 3. To begin programming, press the «PROGRAM» button once. The machine will beep once and the program button will begin to flash. This indicates the machine is in programming mode.
3. Press the two cup button once. The machine will commence normal pour function, and the two cup button surround will begin to flash.
4. When the desired amount of espresso has poured into the cup, press the two cup button to stop the pour. The machine will beep twice, indicating it has saved and exited programming mode.

NOTE:

Pressing the one cup or two cup buttons during a programmed espresso will immediately stop the pour.

A LIFETIME OF EXPERIMENTATION

RESETTING DEFAULT VOLUMES

To reset the machine to the default one and two cup pour quantities, press and hold the program button, until the machine beeps three times. Release button. This indicates the machine has returned to its original default settings.

MANUAL ESPRESSO

Press and hold the one cup or two cup button. Release the button once sufficient coffee has flowed into the cup.

STEP 9 - EMPTYING THE PORTAFILTER

• Remove the portafilter from the group head by rotating the portafilter to the left until it releases.
  To empty the used coffee grounds, turn the portalfilter upside down in a bin and gently knock out the coffee (used coffee grounds should be thrown away with domestic waste and not down the sink which may block drains).
• With the filter basket still locked in place, hold the portafilter underneath the group head, press and hold down the one cup button to release hot water. Rinse the portafilter until water runs clear.
• Insert the portafilter back into the group head to dry out and keep warm.

NOTE:

Default settings: one cup pour is approximately 30ml . Two cups is approximately 60ml .

NOTE:

When using the manual function refer to the.
Espresso Pressure Gauge section on pages 129 and 130 to ensure ideal extraction is obtained.

WARNING:

THE METAL PARTS OF THE PORTAFILTER WILL BE VERY HOT.

THE ART OF TEXTURING MILK

The SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine comes complete with a Commercial Style Swivel Steam Wand and Stainless Steel Frothing Attachment. When using the frothing attachment on the steam wand a large amount of froth is easily created. If less froth is required, remove the frothing attachment from the steam wand before texturing. To remove the frothing attachment, ensure it is cool then simply pull down and remove. The frothing attachment can be stored in the storage tray inside the machine if not used regularly.

To refit the frothing attachment ensure it is securely attached to the steam wand by inserting it, from either end, onto the steam wand and pushing firmly upwards onto the rubber surround.

• Fill the stainless steel frothing jug maximum 1/2 full with cold, fresh milk.
• Turn the Steam selector dial to the «STEAM» position. The red steam light will start to flash indicating that the machine is heating to create steam.
• When the steam light stops flashing it is ready to use.
  Before inserting the wand into the milk, pause the steam by returning the dial back to the STANDBY position. This will avoid splashing the milk out of the jug (this pause function lasts for 6 seconds before exiting steam mode.).
• Insert the wand into the milk and heat.
  To stop, return the steam dial to the «STANDBY» position and remove the jug.

NOTE:

When the espresso machine creates steam, a pumping noise can be heard. This is the normal operation of the 15 Bar pump.

NOTE:

After 5 minutes of continuous steaming, the machine will automatically disable the steam function. The steam light will flash. When this occurs return the steam dial to the STANDBY position.

WARNING:

Milk should not be allowed to run over the top of the frothing Attachment, otherwise it will not function properly. To avoid splattering of hot milk, do not lift the end of the frothing attachment above the surface of the milk while frothing. Ensure the STEAM DIAL IS IN THE "STANBY" position before removing the frothing jug.

THE ART OF TEXTURING MILK

There are two phases to texture milk:

Stretching the milk to aerate it and swirling the milk to make it silky smooth and the right temperature. In practice these two operations should blend into one.

STEP1-STRETCHING THE MILK

Hold the jug so the tip of the steam wand is just below the surface of the milk and with your free hand engage the steam. Every so often lower the jug so the steam wand just breaks the surface of the milk and makes a 'hissing' sound. Stretching the milk will increase the volume, so lower the jug as the milk rises to ensure the tip remains just above the surface of the milk.

STEP 2 - SWIRLING THE MILK

After a short while you will have aerated sufficiently. At this point, adjust the jug so the steam wand is off-centre and create a spinning motion in the milk. Compensate for the angle of the steam wand by slightly tilting the jug away from you, or to one side and at the same time lower the nozzle further into the body of the milk.

Continue swirling until milk is at desired temperature (between 55 and 65 degrees). Without a thermometer you'll know the milk is ready when the jug base is just too hot to touch.

When you get the balance right the milk should end up forming a «meringue-like» consistency that has a glassy sheen to it. Remove any excess air bubbles by gently knocking the jug against a hard flat surface and pour the milk down the inside of your chosen cup or glass to make your desired coffee.

Lastly, don't forget to give your steam wand a good wipe down with a damp cloth.

NOTE:

If stretching makes a loud screeching sound, the chances are you have lowered the wand into the milk too early.

NOTE:

Always ensure that the frothing attachment has been firmly pushed onto the steam wand and connects with the rubber surround. For best results use cold fresh milk. Always clean the steam wand and frothing attachment after every use. Refer to «CARE AND CLEANING», page 170.

NOTE:

For extracting more espresso immediately after using the steam function, this machine features an auto-purge function. This ensures the ground coffee will not be burnt by the initial water flow from the thermocoil being too hot. Instead this water is automatically released internally into the drip tray ensuring that the internal thermostat is at optimal temperature for extracting coffee. Your coffee will always be extracted at this optimal temperature ensuring only the best flavoured coffee is achieved.

COFFEE MAKING TIPS

WARMING YOUR CUP OR GLASS

A warm cup will help maintain the coffee's optimal temperature.

Preheat your cup by holding down the one cup button and running hot water into the cups from the group head without the portafilter inserted and place the cups on the warming tray.

WARMING THE FILTER HOLDER

A cold filter holder can drop the extraction temperature enough to significantly affect the quality of your coffee. Always ensure the filter holder is preheated by running hot water through it before preparing the coffee.

NOTE:

Always wipe the filter and filter holder dry before preparing the coffee as moisture can encourage "drilling" - this is when water bypasses the ground coffee during extraction.

USING PRE-GROUND COFFEE

If using a pre-ground coffee, ensure an espresso grind suitable for espresso/cappuccino machines is purchased.

THE RIGHT MEASUREMENT

It is important to use the correct filter for the amount of coffee. A single espresso is made with 1/3 ounce or 8 g of coffee. A level measure of the tamp/spoon is the correct amount of coffee for a single espresso and 2 level measures for a double espresso.

TAMPING CORRECTLY

Level the desired amount of coffee by gently tapping the side of the filter holder before pressing down firmly with the tamper. When packing for a double espresso it is important only to tamp after the second measure. Tamping between measures will create a layer in the coffee that can impede full extraction.

NOTE

Make sure to wipe off any excess coffee from the rim of the filter to ensure a proper seal is achieved under the group head.

COFFEE MAKING TIPS

PURGE THE GROUP HEAD

Before inserting the filter holder, run some water through the group head. It will ensure that your machine has a last minute clean through and stabilises the temperature prior to extracting.

BREWING YOUR ESPRESSO

The most common mistake in brewing is to over extract from your ground coffee. This results in a bitter beverage with visibly bleached crema. Crema is the caramel coloured layer that floats on top of the coffee following extraction.

NOTE:

The taste of your coffee will, of course, depend on personal preference and on many other factors such as the type of coffee bean used, the coarseness or fineness of the grind and the tamping pressure. We recommend experimenting by varying these factors to achieve the coffee taste of your preference.

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CARE & CLEANING

CLEANING CYCLE

The BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine features an inbuilt cleaning cycle which should be carried out periodically. The CLEAN ME light will automatically illuminate to indicate to the user when a cleaning cycle is required.

Cleaning required Empty drip tray, fill water tank

Place filter basket into Portafilter

Place tablet in filter

m - 1 0 ;

Turn machine offLock

A Press 1 Cup & 2 Cup, B Press Power

Wait 5 minutes to finish

Still no especco extraction?

Call for Filter Parts

Solitabs cleaning tablets (reference number: 993.02) and Solipol decalcification liquid (reference number: 703.01 for the design bottle and reference number 703.02 for the fold bottle) as well as GRINDZ™ grinder cleaner (reference number: 993.08) can be obtained from specialist shops or from Solis-Mail AG. Phone no. 0848 804 884, Facsimile: 0848 804 890, www.solis-shop.ch (only within Switzerland).

PORTAFILTER CLEANING

Periodically run water through the machine with the portal filter in place, but without any ground coffee, to rinse out any residual coffee particles.

CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING CYCLE PROCESS GUIDE

If cleaning is required, simply follow the steps below and refer to the Machine Cleaning Cycle Guide.

1. Use a SOLITABS cleaning tablet.
2. Empty drip tray and fill water tank.
3. Place the filter basket into the portafilter.
4. Pop 1 cleaning tablet into the filter.
5. Lock the portafilter into the group head.
6. Turn the machine «OFF»
7. Simultaneously press and hold the one cup, two cup and the POWER button for 3 seconds.
8. The cleaning cycle will commence and last for approximately 5 minutes. Once complete, 3 beeps will sound. Remove the portafilter and ensure the tablet has completely dissolved.

If the tablet has not dissolved, repeat steps 5 to 7 until tablet has dissolved.

DECALCIFYING

After regular use, hard water can cause mineral build up in and on many of the inner functioning components, reducing the brewing flow, power of the machine, and affecting the quality of coffee. We advise decalcifying the machine on a regular basis (depending on the hardness of water, but at least every one to two months) using a mixture of water and SOLIPOL.

Follow the instructions provided.

NOTE: It is recommended to use only SOLIPOL for decalcifying your machine and no liability can be assumed for damages that have been caused by other decalcifiers.

CAUTION: If drops or splashes of the decalcifier (SOLIPOL) - or of the mixture with decalcifier and water - get in contact with the housing of the appliance, please wipe them away immediately in order to avoid any damage of the surface of the housing.

WARNING: Do not immerse power cord, power plug or appliance in water or any other liquid. The water tank should never be removed or completely emptied during decalcifying.

DECALCIFYING THE MACHINE

• Remove the portafilter and frothing attachment. Fill up completely the water tank with the mixture of decalcification liquid (SOLIPOL in a 1:1 ratio - 1 part SOLIPOL, 1 part water).
• Plug the machine into the power outlet.
• Press the POWER button to the 'On' position.
• Place a large container under the group head and steam wand.
• When the brewing temperature has been reached all the button surrounds on the Control Panel will illuminate. Press and hold the one cup or two cup button to commence manual pour and keep it pushed until the pour will stop automatically. Repeat this procedure until approx. 80% of the mixture of decalcification liquid and water has run through the group head.
• Set the steam dial to the «STEAM» position and allow steam to run through the Steam Wand for approximately 2 minutes. Return the steam dial back to the «OFF» position.
• After decalcifying, remove the water tank and rinse thoroughly then refill with fresh cold water. To rinse the machine, repeat previous steps.

CARE AND CLEANING

Unlock hopper Empty hopper

Replace hopper

Lock hopper

Unlock hopper Remove hopperRun grinder et

Unlock top burr Remove top burr

Clean burr with brush

Clean chute with brush

CLEANING THE CONICAL BURR GRINDER

This grinder cleaning cycle removes oil build-up on burr heads which can impede performance.

It is also recommended to clean the conical burr grinder by using GRINDZ™ grinder cleaner (reference number: 993.08).

GRINDZTM can be obtained from specialist shops or from Solis-Mail AG.

Phone no. 0848 804 884, Facsimile: 0848 804 890

www.solis-shop.ch

(only within Switzerland).

CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING THE STEAM WAND AND FROTHING ATTACHMENT

Steam Wand Maintenance
Remove attachment

Clean hole with pinRumilk from wand after frothing
Clogged Steam Wand?
steam to clear

Remove tip Soak tip in hot water

The steam wand and frothing attachment should always be cleaned after frothing milk.
- Remove the frothing attachment and rinse in warm tap water.
- Wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth, and then with the steam wand directed back into the drip tray, briefly set the steam dial to the «STEAM» position. This will clear any remaining milk from inside the steam wand.

• Ensure the steam dial is in the «STANDBY» position. Press the POWER button to off and allow the machine to cool.

• If the steam wand remains blocked, use the pin on the cleaning tool to clear the opening.
  If the steam wand continues to be blocked, the tip of the steam wand can be removed by using the fitting in the middle of the cleaning tool.

• Unscrew the top with the cleaning tool.

• Soak the tip in hot water before using the pin on the cleaning tool to unblock. Replace the tip back onto the steam wand and secure with the cleaning tool.

CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING/UNBLOCKING THE FILTERS, PORTAFILTER AND GROUP HEAD

Periodically run water through the machine with the portafilter in place, but without any ground coffee, to rinse out any residual coffee particles.

Knock grinds out Clean filter basket Place into Portafilter Lock into machine Clean hole with pinFlush water

Should the fine holes in the filters become blocked follow the following steps:

1. Place the filter into the portafilter. Run water through the machine with the filter and portafilter, without any ground coffee, in place.
2. The fine pin on the cleaning tool can be used to clear the filter basket holes.
3. To clean the single wall filters simply run water through the portafilter using the manual pour function by holding down the one cup button.
4. For a thorough clean of the filters, run a cleaning cycle of the machine with the portafilter and filter in place.

CLEANING THE OUTER HOUSING/CUP WARMING PLATE

The outer housing and cup warming plate can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. Then polish with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers, pads or cloths which can scratch the surface.

CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY

The drip tray should be removed, emptied and cleaned at regular intervals, particularly when the drip tray full indicator is showing «Empty Me!». Remove grid, compartments and «Empty Me!» indicator from the drip tray. Dispose of the grounds from the dry compartment into the bin. Wash the drip tray with warm soapy water, using a non-abrasive washing liquid, rinse and dry thoroughly. The «Empty Me!» indicator can be removed from the drip tray by pulling upwards to release the side latches.

The drip tray base and cover are dishwasher safe.

CLEANING THE STORAGE TRAY

The storage tray can be removed after the drip tray is removed then cleaned with a soft, damp cloth (do not use abrasive cleansers, pads or cloths which can scratch the surface).

STORING YOUR MACHINE

Before storing, press the POWER button to «OFF», turn the steam dial to «OFF» and unplug.

Remove unused beans from the hopper, empty the water tank and the drip tray.

Ensure the machine is cool, clean and dry. Insert all accessories into position or into the storage tray. Store upright.

Do not place anything on top.

WARNING:

DO NOT IMMERSE POWER CORD, POWER PLUG OR APPLIANCE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID. THE WATER TANK SHOULD NEVER BE REMOVED OR COMPLETELY EMPTIED DURING DECALCIFYING.

CARE AND CLEANING

The optimally harmonised interaction of coffee and machine is a vital prerequisite for absolutely first-class results.

The SOLIS BARISTA PRO Espresso Machine meets the highest standards and guarantees a consistently perfect coffee quality. And to ensure that the results you get are always outstanding, please keep the following few points in mind:

Using coffee portions («pads» or «pods»)

• Please do not use «hard» portions. These products are also known as «E.S.E.-pads». Comprehensive tests have shown that soft portions such as the «creminopresso cialda», by Chicco d'Oro are especially suited to use with this machine. Make sure these portions are inserted into the 1-cup filter with the cambered side facing down. These portions can be ordered at www.solis-mail.ch, or by telephone: [phone] or fax: [phone] (available in Switzerland only). Order No. 992.09 (24 portions) or 992.30 (100 portions).

• Coffee portions may only be used together with the 1-cup filter. Never use the 2-cup filter!

• Press the coffee portion firmly into the 1-cup filter and tighten the filter holder well (all the way to the stop).

Using ground coffee beans

• Coffee residue can collect in the filter inserts. They have to be kept clean in order to ensure optimum flow. Therefore: please clean the inserts as described in section «Care and cleaning».

Decalcifying the machine

• The calcium contained in the water settles in the machine and, as well as reducing the service life of the machine, affects the quality of your coffee. We hence advise you to decalcify your machine at regular intervals. For details please refer to section «Care and cleaning».

Do you need help?

• The SOLIS BARISTA PRO is extremely reliable. It will delight you with superb results, day in and day out, provided it is used and cared for appropriately. If you should nevertheless have a question regarding machine operation, please phone us (044 874 64 14; for customers in Switzerland only).

We will be delighted to help you!

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	WHAT TO DO
When the machine is switched on, the steam light is flashing	Steam dial is not in «STANDBY» position	Turn the Steam dial to «STANDBY» position.Machine will commence normal heat up procedure.
Coffee does not run through	Machine is not turned on or plugged in	Ensure the machine is plugged in, switched on at the power outlet and the POWER button is pressed to «ON».Refer to «Filling The Water Tank», page 155.Ensure you use a suitable espresso grind. Refer to «Setting the Right Grind» on page 157.Refer to «Adjusting the Grind Amount», page 157.Refer to «Tamping The Ground Coffee», page 158.Clean the filters. Refer to «Cleaning The Filters», page 167.
	Water tank is empty
	Coffee grind is too fine
	Too much coffee in the filter
	Coffee tamped too firmly
	The filter is blocked
Coffee runs out too quickly	The coffee grind is too coarse	Ensure you use a suitable espresso grind.Refer to «Setting the Right Grind» on page 157.Refer to «Adjusting the Grind Amount», page 157.Refer to «Tamping the Ground Coffee», page 158.
	Not enough ground coffee in the filter
	Ground coffee not tamped firmly enough
Coffee is too cold	Cups not preheated	Preheat cups. Refer to «Pre-Warming The Cups», page 155.When the base of the jug becomes too hot to touch this is when the milk is heated at the correct temperature. Refer to «The Art of Texturing Milk», page 162.
	Milk not heated enough (if making a cappuccino or latte)

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	WHAT TO DO
No crema	Coffee is not tamped firmly enough	Refer to «Tamping The Ground Coffee», page 158.
	Coffee grind is too coarse	Ensure you use a suitable espresso grind. Refer to «Setting The Right Grinding» on page 157.
	Ground coffee is not fresh	Change old beans with fresh roasted or pre-ground. Ground coffee should not be kept for longer than a week.
	Filter holes are blocked	Use the fine pin on the cleaning tool to clear the holes. Refer to «Cleaning The Filters», page 167.
Machine is making pulsing/pumping sound while extracting coffee or steaming milk	The machine is carrying out the normal operation of the 15 bar pump	No action required as this is the normal operation of the machine.
Coffee runs out around the edge of the filter holder	Filter holder is not inserted in the group head properly	Refer to «Inserting The Portafilter», page 159.
	There are coffee grounds around the filter rim	Clean any excess ground coffee from the rim of the filter holder to ensure a proper fit into the brew head.
	Too much ground coffee in the filter	Refer to «Adjusting the Grind Amount», page 157.
	Ground coffee has been tamped too firmly	Refer to «Tamping The Ground Coffee», page 158.
	Incorrect filter for amount of ground coffee used	Ensure you use the small filter for 1 cup of coffee and the larger filter for 2 cups of coffee.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	WHAT TO DO
Coffee extracts as drops from the portafilter	The water tank is empty or low Coffee grind is too fine	Refer to step 1 – «Filling The Water Tank», page 155. Ensure you use a suitable espresso grind. Refer to «Setting The Right Grind» on page 157. Decalcify the machine. Refer to «Decalcifying», page 168.
	Machine is blocked by mineral deposits
Machine is making a loud and continuous pumping noise	Water tank is empty Water tank is not securely in place	Refer to step 1 – «Filling The Water Tank», page 155. Refer to step 1 – «Filling The Water Tank», page 155.
No steam is generated	Machine is not turned on	Ensure the machine is plugged in and the POWER button is pressed to «ON». Refer to step 1 – «Filling The Water Tank», page 155. Turn the steam dial to the «Steam» position. Use the pin on the cleaning tool to clear the opening. If the steam wand continues to be blocked remove the tip of the steam wand using the fitting in the middle of the cleaning tool. Refer to «Care and Cleaning», page 170.
	Water tank is empty Steam Dial is not in «Steam» position Steam Wand is blocked
Milk is not foamy after texturing	Not enough steam	Steam wand may be blocked. Refer to «Care and Cleaning», page 170. Use cold fresh milk. Refer to «The Art of Texturing Milk», page 170.
	Milk is not fresh and cold

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	WHAT TO DO
Machine is not working	The unit appears to be ‘on’ but the machine ceases to operate	The safety thermal-cut may have activated due to the pump or grinder overheating. Turn the machine off and allow it to cool for about 30-60 minutes.
No ground coffee coming from grinder	No coffee beans in hopper	Fill hopper
Grinder does not start when micro switch is pressed. «Filter Size» lights are cycling through single and double	Bean Hopper safety interlock is open (hopper is not correctly in place)	Remove hopper, check for any then debris replace the hopper into the correct location
Too much/too little ground coffee is being delivered to the filter basket	Grind amount settings are incorrect for particular grind size	Use the grind amount dial to increase or decrease the grind amount
Too much/too little espresso is being delivered to the cup	Grind amount settings and or grind size require changing	Reset the machine to defaults or re-program new coffee dose settings

HELPLINE: 874 64 14

(Only for customers in Switzerland)

This item stands out due to its long-life cycle and reliability. Despite this though, if a malfunction ever occurs, simply give us a call. Often a breakdown can be easily and quickly remedied with the right tip or technique without having to straight away send off the device for repair. We will give you all the advice and practical support you require.

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