ARC Fun - Coffee machine ASCASO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ARC Fun ASCASO

4. Preparation of coffee

5. Preparation of cappuccino

6. Preparation of steam

7. Maintenance and cleaning

9. Declaration of EC conformity

10. Quick consultation table

1-. Technical specifications *length x height x depth (mm)FF= Fixed filter. MF= Mobile filter. Main features Metal body. ABS(Basic) Brass coffee unit. Professional system. Automatic temperature control. Cappuccino maker and hot water. Versatile (mobile filter): Ground coffee/pod. (Option) Food materials. Cup warmer. Innovative and functional design. EC Certification. ascaso Users manual

ARC DREAM Versatile 1 Coffee Only monodosis - Option Only ground Fixed filter holder (Only pod option) 2 Coffees

Pod3-. Safety Important Safeguards 1-. Read all instructions 2-. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3-. To protect againts fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs or (state specific part or parts in question) in water or other liquid. 4-. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5-. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance. 6-. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any way. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. 7-. The use of accesory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons. 8-. Do not use outdoors (this item may be omitted if the products is specifically designed for outdoor use). 9-. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces. 10-.Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. 11-.Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to off then remove plug from wall outlet. 12-.Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 13-.Save these instructions. Before setting the appliance going, the person installing should read this manual carefully. The operator should be a responsible adult. In the event of any anomaly, contact your distributor. Start-up 1-.Check the electrical voltage is the same as the voltage displayed on the machine specifications label. 2-.Fill the reservoir with fresh water. (see picture 1) Check the water intake tube is immersed in the reservoir. The use of low mineral water is recommended. Water quality affects the taste and quality of the coffee, in addition to preventing future breakdowns. Consult us about our filters (descaling treatment)-optional. 3-.Plug it into the mains. Important:

MOBILE FILTER HOLDER SYSTEM

A) The machine is being used for the first time or has not been used for some time. Change the water in the boiler and circuit. 1-.Connect the coffee machine with switch 0/1

without coffee into position and a recipient below. 3-. Switch on the coffee switch

and run approximately half a reservoir capacity of water through it. Careful: Check that the reservoir has enough water. If the coffee machine is used without water, pump resistance may be damaged. B) PRIMING.

If coffee does not emerge, when the machine has not been used for some time

After producing steam

If there is no water in the reservoir, the following procedure should be performed: 1-. Turn on the steam tap

with the coffee machine switched on. 2-. Turn on the coffee function

and allow the water to come out (one cup) through the steam tube

and turn off the steam tap

The coffee machine is now ready for use. C)After steam has been produced, it is very important to wait for the pilot light

to go on again and either to switch off or to perform priming.

FIXED FILTER HOLDER SYSTEM

Step A is unnecessary. Step B and C are necessaries. 4-. Preparation of coffee Please, check your system: (ground , versatile, pod) Ground (Only ground system) Any type of coffee may be used. For optimum results, we recommend using special "espresso" coffee blends as they provide a suitable grind. If the coffee comes out either very quickly or very slowly, the type of coffee should be changed for another finer or thicker grind and tamping of the coffee should be varied according to our recommendations. 1-.Switch on the machine using the main switch 0/1

and place the filterholder (with the filter) into the group. 2-. Wait for the pilot light

to switch off (approx. 1.5 minutes). This means the coffee machine has reached the ideal temperature. Press coffee switch

and let water run out. Do this before making the coffee. This will remove residue and balance the temperature to create optimum working conditions. 3-.Fill the coffee filter basket (1 or two coffees according to requirements), Three-quarter size. The filter must be filled to 3/4 of its capacity, once pressed.(see picture 2A) 4.-Clean off the remains of coffee that have been deposited on the edges of the filter basket so that it fits perfectly. 5-. Place the filter holder

starting from the left and turning towards the right with enough pressure at the end. (see picture 3) 6-.Put the cups or cup on the grille and switch on the coffee switch

7-.When the coffee has finished being made, switch off the coffee switch

. It takes 20/25 seconds to make an espresso perfectly ascaso ascaso ENGLISH ENGLISH 18 19Picture 2B Picture 2APictute 1 DREAM ARC BASIC ELIPSE Picture 1Versatile (pod/ground)(versatile mobile system)Pod coffee:Points 1 and 2 as in the above section.Use the specific filter holder or Podfilter (option). (See picture 4)Points 5, 6, 7 and notes as in the abovesection.Ground coffee:For ground coffee, fill the coffee filterbasket up to the rim (see picture 2B).To tamp and fill the coffee again. Points1.2.4.5.6 and 7 as in the above section. Pod (fixed holder-pod only).Points 1 and 2 as in the section onground coffee.Place the pod in the filter holder andturn it gently to the right as far as it willgo. Do not exert force. Close gently.(seepicture 5) Points 5, 6, 7 and notes as in the section on ground coffee. Careful: Do not remove or turn thefilter holder while the water is passingthrough as the appliance is at lowpressure at this moment.Notes:1 .The filter holder should always beplaced in the machine so that itremains warm. Closed position.2 .Place the cups on the cup warmer . The right temperature (optimum40ºC/105ºF) will improve theespresso. (see picture 6)3 .If the coffee does not come out veryhot, press steam switch for 10 seconds. This will raise the temperature of the machine.4 .Coffee will continue to drip from thespouts for a moment after the coffeeswich is turned off.5 .It is normal for the coffee grounds to be very wet or a soup-like consistency if the filter holder isremoved within one to minutes afterbrewing. THERMOMETERThe thermometer will mark you themachine temperature. It has to be inbetween 80ºC/180ºF and 110ºC/230ºFfor coffee and above 100ºC/212ºFdegrees for steam Important: Tamped The best espresso result areobtained when the ground coffee isfirmly tamped. 5-. Preparation of cappuccino Mobile filterholder 1-. Press general switch . Pilots

(Dream) and and (Arc,Elipse, Basic) will come on.2.-When pilot 6 goes out, press steamswitch . Pilots (all models) and

(Dream) will go out. 3.- Wait for light to go out. Thisindicates that the coffee machine hasreached its ideal temperature. 4-. Turn the hot water/steam knob

open and allow the first drops ofwater to come out. In a few moments,only steam will come out. 5-. Put the tube into the milk to heatit so that the milk covers exactly halfthe absorption hole (never totallycover it). Do this for the wholeprocess. (see picture 7)6.-Liquid is absorbed through the holeand cream forms automatically.The recipient should be loweredgradually while the milk emulsifies. 7.- Turn the water/steam knob

closed - and turn off the steam switch

(Dream) and and (Arc,Elipse, Basic) will come on. 2.- When pilot goes out, press steamswitch . Pilots (all models) and

(Dream) will come onsimultaneously and the pump will bepressed at short intervals.3.-Wait for approximately 15 and thenopen side knob and let the firstdrops of water run out. After amoment only steam will come out.Points 5, 6 and 7 are the same as inthe previous section.If you want a creamy cappuccino, usecold, fresh, whole milk.If you want hot milk (without emulsifying)the hole must be completely covered. ascaso ascaso ENGLISHENGLISH

Picture3Picture 5Picture 6DREAM ARC BASICELIPSEPicture 6For obtaining micro-foam, you should maintain the absorption hole in the same position Important We recommend running steam through the wand for a few seconds (5'') after each use to clean and prevent clogging. To clean the absorption holes (A and B), you can use a toothpick or a paperclip. This will ensure the tube is free of blockages. Hole B always on the top (see picture 7) After steaming milk, the steam has to be purged before brewing (picture 2B) 6-. Preparation of hot water 1-. Put a cup under the steam tube

open and turn on the coffee switch

. Do the opposite operation afterhaving obtained the required water. 7-. Maintenance and cleaning General warning: Cleaning and maintenance should be done when the appliance is cold and disconnected from the mains. Do not immerse the appliance in water. It should not be cleaned in a dishwasher. 1-. Cleaning the outside: To clean the outside of the machine, use alcohol 96º or specific products for polished aluminium. if you have a colour dream, for the painted parts, you can use a soft cloth, moistened with water. Remove the tray regularly and clean it. If the machine is not to be used for some time, empty the water reservoir. Clean the steam tube with a damp cloth immediately after use. To cleanthe inside of the steam tube, allow the water to circulate. To clean the absorption hole, you can use a toothpick or a paperclip. This will ensure the tube is free of blockages. 2-. Internal cleaning: To obtain top quality espresso coffee it is vital to clean the inner workings of the machine. To clean the interior of the distribution unit, use Ascaso Coffee Washer. This product is also useful to prevent limescale buildup in the machine. Regular descaling will contribute to ensuring top quality coffee and it will prolong the useful life of the machine. Consult your distributor. Coffee Washer use recommendations: To avoid limescale buildup, you can also use water treatment filters. However, it is advisable to clean the machine in accordance with consumption. Using filters and Coffee Washer will help to maintain the coffee machine in optimum working condition for longer. Important It is advisable not to leave the pod or ground coffee in the filterholder. Otherwise, coffee will build up affecting the taste of the coffee. Should this occur, run a load of water through the system. 3-. Cleaning the filterholders and the showerheads Mobile filterholder: Wash the filterholder in hot water with a neutral detergent. Rinse thoroughly. Dry the filterholder with a soft cloth. Do not wash it in the dishwasher. The filters, tray and reservoir can be cleaned in the top of the dishwasher. If you wash them by hand, do not forget to rinse thoroughly. Dry with a soft cloth. Use a brush or similar item to remove coffee residue from the showerhead. Important (Mobile filterholder) The showerhead must be cleaned after 80 to 100 espresso coffees have been made. This should done as follows: Remove and clean the showerhead with hot water with a neutral detergent. Once clean, replace it, following the instructions for the previous operation in reverse. 8-. Guarantee The guarantee for this appliance is the receipt of purchase. Please keep this. This receipt must be shown at the Service Centre in the event of breakdown. This appliance is guaranteed for our distributor(from the date of purchase) against any manufacturing fault or in the materials used. The amount paid for transport and packaging which may arise are payable by the user. This guarantee will not be valid if: 1-.The receipt of purchase is not presented. 2-.The machine has not been cleaned sufficiently or limescale has built up. 3-.The machine has not been cleaned suficiently or limescale has built up. 4-.The appliance has been dismantled by people who are not authorised by the Ascaso Official Technical Assistance Network. 9-. EC declaration of conformity ASCASO FACTORY SL declares that the product referred to in this declaration - espresso coffee machine - complies with the requirements of the Directive of 14th of June 1989 on the standardisation of the laws of Member States with regard to machinery (89/392/EEC), on electrical material (73/23/EEC) and on electromagnetic compatibility (89/396/EEC). ascaso ascaso ENGLISH ENGLISH

Coffee/day Descaling >10 every month 5-10 every 2 months 1-5 every 3 months

*There are no grind, coffee amount or tamping problems with the pod or pod system. Call your technical service for any anomaly. The coffee is not hot. The coffee comes out very The coffee is not creamy. The coffee does not come out or it comes out very slowly. A lot of water is left in the filter basket after making the Coffe Coffee comes over the edges of the filter basket The milk is not creamy. The machine makes a lot of noise. The coffee machine has not reached he proper temperature. Cold accessories (cup, filter holder) The grind is too thick, and/or it is not properly tamped. There is insufficient ground coffee. The grind is too thick. The coffee has not been tamped enough. The coffee is stale or not of good quality. There is no water in the reservoir or it is badly positioned. Steam switch on. The grind is very fine or has been tamped too much or/and shower. The filter basket is obstructed. The appliance has limescale buildup. The coffee has not been properly tamped. There is insufficient coffee in the filter basket. The filter holder is not positioned properly. There are remains of ground coffee on the edge of the filter basket. The joint of the head is dirty. The joint of the head is defective. The steam tube is blocked. The milk is off . The milk is hot or lukewarm. There is no water in the reservoir. The reservoir is not positioned properly. The water intake is not immersed in the reservoir. The coffee is stale or very dry. Wait until the on pilot light has switched off. See general advice. Point 3 See thermometer

(Dream) Use special espresso coffee. Experiment with greater or lesser tamping. Fill the filter basket up to the edge. Use special espresso coffee. Experiment with greater or lessertamping. Change the coffee type. Use fresh and recently-ground coffee. Fill the reservoir or position it properly. Turn steam switch off. Use special espresso coffee. Experiment with greater or lesser tamping. Clean the filter basketor/and shower. Clean the appliance. See point 7. Tamp properly. See point 3. Increase the amount of coffee in the filter basket, up to the edge. Follow the filter holder adjustment procedure. Point 3. Clean the remains of coffee from the edge of the filter basket before positioning it. Clean the joint with a damp cloth. Call the service centre. Clean the steam tube. Use fresh, cold milk (fridge temperature). See thermometer

(Dream) Fill the reservoir with water. Adjust the reservoir. Immerse the tube in the reservoir. Use fresh coffee. Possible problems Causes What to do?