CE4493 - Coffee machine SOLAC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CE4493 SOLAC

MOD. CE4493 Solac is a registered Trade Mark CAFETERA EsPREssO

• Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance. This manual is an in- tegral part of the product. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. WARNING

• This appliance is intended to be used in household appli- cations such as: staff kitchen areas in shops; ofces and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hote- ls, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments. Usingitforanypurposeother than the one indicated could be dangerous.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervi- sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the ha- zards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user mainte- nance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.

• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer or by your after sales service shop or similar qualiedpersonneltoprevent possible hazards.

• Never immerse the main body in water or any other li- quid, or put it in the dishwas- her. The appliance should not come into contact with water during cleaning.

• Cleanthetank,steamnozzleandlterholder regularly. To keep your coffee machine in a perfect condition, we recommend the use of a special descaler product for coffee machines to descale the appliance approximately once every 12 months (depending on the hardness of the water and the frequency with which the appliance is used).

• Do not modify or repair the appliance. In the event of any anomaly in the appliance, do not use it and take it to an authorised assistance service.

• Do not use any parts or accessories not su- pplied or recommended by SOLAC.

• Before plugging the appliance into the mains, check that the indicated voltage is the same as in your home.

• Always unplug the appliance after use and before assembling or removing parts, and performing any maintenance or cleaning ope- rations. Also unplug it in the case of a power cut. The appliance must be switched off be- fore plugging or unplugging it into the mains

• Never pull the cord or use it to hang up the appliance. Always unplug the appliance by pulling the connection pin, and not the cord.

• Make sure the cord does not come into con- tact with sharp edges or hot surfaces. Do not leave the cord hanging over the edge of a ta- ble or worktop, to prevent children from pulling it and causing the appliance to fall.

• Remove all elements from the inside or outsi- CE4493_cafetera.indd 9 13/4/16 16:06ENGLISH EN de of the appliance used for protection during transport or for sales promotions, such as pa- per or plastic bags, plastic sheets, cardboard and stickers.

• Make sure that there is water in the tank, be- fore connecting the coffee maker.

• Do not touch the appliance with wet hands when in operation.

• Do not use the appliance on wet surfaces or outdoors.

• The appliance must be connected to a power socket with a suitable ground connection.

• Donotreleasethelterholderwhilecoffeeis coming out.

• Steam and water may sometimes emerge from the coffee outlet. This is not a sign of a fault or malfunction.

• This espresso coffee maker is a high pressure model (up to 19 bar) and has a built-in electric pumptodrawoutthemaximumavourand aroma from the coffee. It is therefore normal for the electric pump to make a little noise and vibrate when it comes into operation. MAIN COMPONENTS 1 on/ff switch 2 Network indicator lamp 3 Temperature indicator lamp 4 Temperature selector (coffee/steam) 5 Coffee/steam brewing 6 Filter holder 7 Capsulelter 8 Twocuplter 9 Measuring scoop with compactor 10 Coffee outlet holes 11 Steam nozzle 12 Steam nozzle protector 13 Filter holder guide 14 Water tank 15 Cup holder tray 16 Tray grille 17 Container lid 18 Drip tray TIPS

• Beforeusingthecoffeemachinefortherst time, we recommend allowing the equivalent of8-10cupsofwatertorunthroughthelter holder(withnocoffeeinthelter).Thiscom- pletely cleans the entire system.

• Gettingtherightespressoforeveryuser’stas- te is a result of the type of coffee, the dose and the pressing:

• We recommend you choose your preferred coffeeblend,onewithanegrindespecially for espresso.

• The result will vary considerably according to the quantity of coffee used. If you want a strong coffee, you can exceed the dispenser spoonamountandllthelterholdertothe top.

• Finally, we recommend that you press the coffee to extract all the coffee essences and improve the cream.

• Coffee should always come out of the lter holder in a regular stream, without dripping. If not, both the quantity of coffee and the pres- sing should be reduced or the coffee grind adjusted.

• We recommend that you make the coffee as soon as the indicator light turns blue to ensure a higher temperature. SERVICE:

• Any misuse or failure to follow the instructions for use renders the guarantee and the manu- facturer’sliabilitynullandvoid. USE COFFEE Initial use The boiler may come empty from the factory. Fill the boiler for initial use of the coffee maker. With thecoffeemakercold,performasystemrellcy- cle. To do this: 1 Fill the tank with cold water. The tank (14) can be removed via the back of the coffee maker or open the lid (17) and pour the water in di- rectly. 2 Plug the appliance into the mains and switch it on using the on/off switch (1) The indicator lamp (2) will light up red. 3 Make sure the temperature selector (coffee/ steam) (4) is in “coffee position. Turn the brewing selector (5), to “coffee” position. The pump will start operating. In a few seconds, water will start to come out from coffee outlet. That means the machine is ready to start. Start 1 Fill the tank with cold water. The tank (14) can be removed via the back of the coffee maker or open the lid (17) and pour the water in di- rectly. 2 Plug the appliance into the mains. The indica- CE4493_cafetera.indd 10 13/4/16 16:06EN tor lamp (2) will light up red. Brewing the coffe 1 Press the selector (4) to the “coffee” position. The temperature indicator lamp (3) will light up blue when it is ready to brew the coffee. 2 Placethelterthatyouwishtouse,2cups(8) intothelterholder(6). 3 Usethescoop(9)tomeasureinthecoffee. Press the coffee down as per taste. One scoop represents the recommended amount for one cup. 4 If you wish to use coffee capsules A: Open the unitmeasurebag.Placethecapsulelter(7) intothelterholder(6).Placethecapsuleinto thelterholder. 5 Putthelterholder(6)intothecoffeemaker. Make sure that the lter holder is securely closed, pushing the handle from left to right, otherwise it may drip. 6 Place one or two cups below the coffee outlet holes (10). Coffee extraction (brew) Ifyouwant your rstcoffeetobehotter,t thelterholderwithoutcoffeeandallowone or two cups of hot water to come out, this will heat up the coffee maker. 1 Press the selector (4) to the “coffee” position. 2 When the temperature indicator (3) turns blue, set the selector (5) to the “Coffee brewing” position. The coffee will begin to come out. 3 Set the selector (4) to the “OFF” position to stop the coffee brewing Check the water level in the tank and make sure it does not drop below the minimum mark. If during the brew no coffee comes out and the pump makes a strange noise, unplug themachine,checkthewaterlevelandrell the tank (14) if necessary. In such a situation itmaybenecessaryrelltheboiler,see“Initial Use”inthe“Operation”section. Cleaning

• If you have used ground coffee, clean out the grounds by placing the lter holderunder a running tap.

• If you have used a capsule, remove it and put it in the rubbish. B. STEAM To heat any type of liquid using the steam nozzle (11). To avoid possible burns always handle the steam nozzle (11) by the protector (12). 1 Plug the appliance into the mains. The indica- tor lamp (2) will light up red. 2 Set the selector (4) to the “Steam” position. The temperature indicator lamp (3) will light up orange when it is ready to produce steam. 3 Insert the steam nozzle (11) into the liquid to heat and gradually open the steam nozzle ex- traction (5). At the beginning a little water will come out. 4 Whenyouhavenishedcleanawayanywas- te matter that may have got inside it. To do this: 5 Place an empty container below the steam nozzle and open the steam nozzle extraction (5) to allow steam to exit. 6 Whenyouhavenished,turnthesteamse- lector (5) to off position and set the coffee tem- perature (4). If you plan on using the steam nozzle (11) continuously to heat a lot of liquid (more than 100 ml) proceed as follows: Once the steam loses pressure (no force), the boilermustbelledagain Set the temperature selector (4) in coffee po- sition and the brewing selector (5) in coffee brewing position until little water comes out through the coffee outlet. Repeat Steam brewing steps as many times as necessary. If after using the steam you wish to make co- ffee, allow two cupfuls of water to come out throughthelterholder(withnocoffeeinthe lter)toensurethatthecoffeecomesoutat the right temperature. The maximum time for steam production is 2 minutes.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Unplugthecoffeemakerfromthemains. Cleanthetankandlterholderregularly Do not use alcohol, solvents or abrasive pro- ducts to clean the coffee maker or tray, just a soft damp cloth.

• If you use the steam nozzle to heat milk, clean it as soon as possible for easy cleaning. Wait for the steam nozzle to cool down and wipe it with a damp cloth.

• Every now and again, for more thorough cle- aning of the steamer, proceed as follows: wait until the steamer cools down and remove the steam protector pulling it down. Wipe the steamer spindle with a damp cloth and soap the cylindrical part. Make sure that the small CE4493_cafetera.indd 11 13/4/16 16:06hole at the top of the steamer is clean before rettingthepart.

• Fit the steamer on its spindle again It is advisable to remove the water from the cup-holder tray regularly. LIMESCALE REMOVAL We recommend de-scaling the appliance once a year using a special product for coffee machines so as to maintain the coffee maker in perfect condition. We recommend the Solac de-scaling agent. 1 Follow the instructions that come with the de-scaling product. 2 Toushoutthecircuits,llthetankagainwith wateronly,switchonthecoffeemaker,tthe lterholderwithoutcoffee,andcarryoutallthe stepsdescribedinthe‘Operation’sectiontwice. During this process, turn the steam control (13) and release the steam for 1 minute.

ANOMALIES AND REPAIR

• Take the appliance to an authorised technical support service if problems arise. Do not try to dismantle or repair without assistance, as this may be dangerous. For EU product versions and/or in the case that it is requested in your country:

ECOLOGY AND RECYCLABILITY OF

• The materials of which the packaging of this appliance consists are included in a collec- tion, classication and recycling system. Should you wish to dispose of them, use the appropriate public containers for each type of material.

• The product does not contain concentrations of substances that could be considered harm- ful to the environment This symbol means that in case you wish to dispose of the product once its working life has ended, take it to an authorised waste agent for the selective collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) This appliance complies with Directive 2014/35/ EU on Low Voltage, Directive 2014/30/EU on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Directive 2011/65/EU on the restrictions of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment and Directive 2009/125/ EC on the ecodesign requirements for ener- gy-related products.