Power Espresso 20 Barista Maestro - Coffee machine CECOTEC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Power Espresso 20 Barista Maestro CECOTEC

1. Parts and components 57

4. Cleaning and maintenance 66

7. Disposal of old electrical and electronic

8. Technical support and warranty 79

2. Cleaning and descaling indicator light

7. Steam and hot water indicator light

8. Grinding size knob

9. Removable drip tray

10. Buoy cover (full drip tray indicator)

14. Steam/hot water knob

15. Steamer rubber handle

16. Steamer and hot water rod

NOTE: the graphics in this manual are schematic representations and may not exactly match the device.

- This appliance is packaged in a way as to protect it during transport. Take the device out of its box and remove all packaging materials. You can keep the original box and other packaging elements in a safe place. This will help you prevent damage to the device when transporting it in the future. In case the original packaging is disposed of, make sure all packaging materials are recycled accordingly.

ENGLISH ENGLISH - As a starting point for espresso extraction, try grind 5 or higher. STEP 6 Preparation of the coee machine before its rst use - Fill up the water tank. - Remove the orange silicone plug from the bottom of the water tank valve. - Open the lid and lift it by the handle. - Fill the tank with cold ltered water. - Insert the water tank and close the lid. NOTE: make sure that the water tank is clean and free of debris, as any ne particles can block the water ow. - Make sure that the steam and hot water knob is in the vertical OFF position. - Insert the plug into a 220-240 V AC socket and switch the machine on. - Press the power button to turn the machine on. - The power button will illuminate, and the grind, single espresso and double espresso buttons will ash to indicate that the thermoblock is heating up. NOTE: when the hopper is installed in the correct position, the grinding button will fully illuminate after switching on. If the hopper is installed in the wrong position, the grinding button will ash rapidly after switching on. NOTE: when the power button, the grinding button, the single espresso button, and the double espresso button are fully illuminated, the machine is ready to perform all functions or is in READY state. Check the power supply - The plug is inserted into the socket. - The steam and hot water knob is in the vertical OFF position. - Press the power button to turn the machine on. - The coee machine is switched on and in READY state. Insert the lter holder - Insert the single or double coee lter into the lter holder. - Align the lter holder with the INSERT position to the left of the extraction head. - Insert the lter holder against the extraction head, slowly turn the lter holder clockwise to the central LOCK position. NOTE: turning the lter holder to the central position may be dicult due to its stiness during the rst few uses; this is normal. - Make sure all parts and components are included and in good conditions. If there is any piece missing or in bad conditions, contact the ocial Cecotec Technical Support Service immediately. - Remove the silicone plug from the water tank, if the machine contains one, to facilitate the water drainage. - Clean all detachable components. STEP 1 Remove the packaging. Make sure that all packaging has been removed and check that you have all the accessories. NOTE: Remove the orange silicone plug at the bottom of the water tank. STEP 2 Position the coee machine. Make sure that the coee machine is placed on a dry, stable, at, and horizontal table. STEP 3 - Wash and dry the parts listed below with warm water and a mild detergent: - Single stainless-steel coee lter - Double stainless-steel coee lter - Water tank - Filter holder - Coee bean hopper - Coee presser - Rinse and allow to air dry. STEP 4 - Attach the accessories. - Store the accessories you have purchased in the accessory storage box behind the drip tray. - Place the coee presser in the cup warming tray. STEP 5 - Install the coee bean hopper. - Ensure that the hopper latch is aligned with the front of the hopper. - Push the hopper slightly downwards into the machine. - Turn the hopper lock clockwise to lock the hopper into place. - This opens the hopper door releasing the coee beans into the grinder. - Fill the hopper with freshly roasted medium or dark roasted coee beans.POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO

ENGLISH ENGLISH NOTE: After adjusting the degree of grinding it is important to clean (for 1 ~ 2 seconds) a small amount of ground coee from the grinder. This removes the coee beans from the previous setting, ensuring that the next espresso extraction is performed entirely with the coee beans from the new grind setting. - Lower number settings provide a ner coee grind and slower extraction. - More settings provide a coarser grind and faster extraction. NOTE: we suggest not to disassemble or remove the bean hopper when there are still coee beans inside. Otherwise, the hopper could become jammed due to unintentional introduction of grain. Once the coee beans inside the machine have been used up, the hopper can be removed. NOTE: only adjust the grind level while the grinder is grinding coee. Any adjustment while the grinder is not in operation could damage the grinder and cause it to stop working. Grinding dosage and pressing force For best results, the amount of ground coee dosed should be consistent. NOTE: it is normal for the correct dose of coee beans to be overloaded in the lter before pressing. The coee beans must be pressed evenly to the indicated level, with rm force. - One cup = 10 ~ 12 g of ground coee. - One cup = 16 ~ 18 g of ground coee. The coee powder produced by the 1 ~ 2 gear grinding size adjustment is not very suitable for espresso because it is too ne. Based on the size reference of espresso ground coee powder, the grinding size adjustment range is 3 ~ 8. Higher setting ranges may be valid but are usually too coarse for optimal espresso. NOTE: if you change the GRIND SIZE knob, the amounts of coee powder volume required for a good result will also change. Operation of the espresso coee maker Tip: for best espresso results, use cold ltered water and freshly roasted medium-roast coee beans. - Press the power button to turn the machine on. - The power button will illuminate, and the coee and steam buttons will ash to indicate that the thermoblock is heating up. - The grinding button will be fully illuminated after switching on. STEP 7 Making the rst espresso Press the single espresso button or the double espresso button without having put coee in the lter and wait a few seconds. Water will start to ow out. When the machine stops pumping water, you can pour the water into the cup and clean it thoroughly. Repeat the cycle several times and then you can start the extraction. Press the espresso button to deactivate the function. The coee machine will return to the READY state. Pour the water into the cup. NOTE: the rst time the machine pumps water, it may make a louder noise than normal as it releases air and water. After 20 seconds, this noise will disappear and will be considerably reduced in the following uses. - Place the steam and hot water rod over the hole in the drip tray. - Turn the knob to the hot water position. - Let water run for 20 seconds. - Return the knob to the vertical OFF position. - The coee machine will return to the READY state. - The espresso machine is now fully prepared. Box content: - Coee machine - Filter holder - Single coee lter - Double coee lter - Accessories storage box - Coee presser

Grinding adjustment - You may need to vary the grind setting when using dierent coee beans and depending on the freshness of the beans. The range of 20 geared grind settings allows for precision adjustment, controlling the grind size and ultimately the characteristics of the resulting extraction. - You may have to make several gradual adjustments before you reach the optimum grinding level. Adjust the grind according to consumption time and taste.POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO

ENGLISH ENGLISH NOTE: higher temperatures increase bitterness and decrease acidity. Lower temperatures decrease bitterness and increase acidity. - Press and hold the grinding button and the single espresso button simultaneously for 5 seconds; a beep will sound. The power button will start ashing rapidly. The extraction temperature setting is then started: - Press the grinding button, the indicator will illuminate, and the extraction temperature will be 92 °C. - Press the single espresso button, the indicator will light up and the extraction temperature will be 94 °C. - Press the single espresso button, the indicator will light up and the extraction temperature will be 94 °C. NOTE: if no button is pressed within 5 seconds after entering a custom mode setting, the machine will return to the READY state. Espresso preparation

1. Heating the cup - hot water function

Place a cup on the table and insert the steamer. Turn the knob to the hot water position and heat the cup after 20 ~ 30 seconds. You can also heat the cup on the top of the machine when it is in the READY state (hotplate).

2. Head, lter holder and lter

- Hold the lter holder under the extraction head while the water is owing. Clean the lter with a dry cloth. - Dose the lter with the ground coee beans and press it evenly to the indicated level. NOTE: do not press too hard. Use the coee presser lightly to avoid jamming the coee machine. If the coee beans are too tight, the water cannot ow through the lter holder and may cause blockages or leaks. - Wipe o excess grindings to clear the edges. - Hold the lter holder at, align, insert, and rotate it into the extraction head. The lter holder must be in the central position. NOTE: if the lter holder is not installed parallel to the machine, coee will splash and drip out of the hole.

- Place the cup in the drip tray under the lter holder. - When the power button, the grinding button, the single espresso button, and the double espresso button are fully illuminated, the machine is ready to perform all functions or is in READY state. - Press the grinding button once to enter the mode and obtain the double amount of coee. - Press and hold the grinding button for 3 seconds to enter the single coee grind mode. - Slide, insert the lter holder into the grinder holder. The lter holder shall be kept at, unsupported, on the grinding stand. - Press the buttons for a single espresso or a double espresso, as desired, once. When the espresso is ready, the process stops, and the machine returns to the READY state. NOTE: the espresso is about 30 ml/cup for single espresso and about 60 ml/cup for double espresso. The extraction time is a good indicator of the quality of the discharge. The optimum time per shot varies according to the type and freshness of the coee beans. However, in general, the pouring time should be between 20 ~ 35 seconds for both one-cup and two-cup shots. - After extraction, remove the used grindings. Rinse the lter and keep it clean to prevent clogging. When there is no ground coee left in the lter, lock the lter holder in the machine and let hot water run to nish cleaning. Customisable shot volume Adjusting the espresso volume - Press and hold either the single espresso button or the double espresso button for 3 seconds, depending on which mode you want to set. You have now entered the setting mode. Then press the espresso button again; coee will start to come out and the espresso button will ash at the same time. When you have reached the desired amount, press the espresso button again so coee will stop coming out. The setting of the individual espresso amount is now complete and is saved for the next operation. - The individually adjustable amount of espresso coee ranges from approx. 30 ml to approx. 400 ml. Reset to factory volume Simultaneously press and hold the single espresso button and the double espresso button for 3 seconds to restore the factory setting. Customisable extraction temperature The thermoblock heating system has an espresso extraction temperature of 92 °C. But you can adjust the extraction temperature used for espresso coee, in a 2 °C setting between 92 °C ~ 96 °C, to suit dierent types of roasted coee beans and personal preferences.POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO

ENGLISH ENGLISH vertical OFF position. Be careful not to burn yourself with steam. - The way the air is introduced into the milk determines the consistency of the foam. If too much air is added to the milk, the foam will have large bubbles. The controlled and gentle introduction of air into the milk will ensure that the milk has a ne microfoam. You will also hear the water pump start to pump; this is normal. - As the steam heats and foams the milk, the level of milk in the jug rises. While this is happening, keep the foam nozzle just below the surface. As the milk level rises, lower the jug to keep the nozzle just below the surface. When you get the desired microfoam, dip the sprayer halfway into the water. The milk is ready when the base of the jug is too hot to touch. Tip Milk temperature - Low: if it is not heated suciently, it will be lukewarm and untextured. - Optimal: 60 ~ 65 °C. - Too high: if heated for too long, it will start to boil at around 70 °C, taste burnt and lose all texture. Steamer purging and cleaning - When the correct milk temperature has been reached, turn the knob to the vertical position and remove the milk jug from the steamer. Place the jug to one side. Place the steamer over the drip tray. Turn the knob to the hot water position for a few seconds and then return the knob to the vertical position. This will remove milk residue from the steamer nozzle. - Wipe the steamer and its nozzle with a damp cloth to remove any milk residue. To maintain optimum foaming performance, always clean the steamer after use. Hot water When hot water is dispensed through the steamer, it will do so for 5 minutes and then stop automatically. Hot water can be used to prepare black coee, hot drinks such as tea, instant soups and to heat cups before making espresso. To do that: - Press the power button to turn the machine on. When the power button, grinding button, single espresso button and double espresso button are fully illuminated, the machine is in the READY state for all functions. - Place the cup on the table and turn on the steam. Turn the steam/hot water knob clockwise to select the hot water function. Hot water will come out of the nozzle of the steamer. - To deactivate the hot water, turn the knob back to the vertical OFF position. Auto switch-o - If there is no operation after 25 minutes, the machine will switch to automatic switch-o mode. All button lights and indicator lights will go out. - Place a cup in the drip tray. If the cup is high, you can remove the drip tray cover.

4. Espresso extraction

- Press the single espresso button or the double espresso button; the extraction will start and stop automatically. - The resulting coee cream will be golden brown in colour with a ne mousse texture. TIPS: the lter holder must be removed after a while to release the pressure. Otherwise, steam will splash out due to the strong pressure. Remove the lter holder in parallel. Due to the high pressure, the water will completely penetrate the coee powder and it will take some time before it is poured out. It is therefore normal for leftover coee to drip. NOTE: when the coee machine starts to operate, a noise will be heard as it pumps water under high pressure. During operation, if you suddenly hear beeps while the single espresso button and the double espresso button are ashing, it may be because there is not enough water in the tank for pumping. If so, pay attention to the volume of water and add it in time.

5. Cleaning the lter holder

Wait 20 seconds to remove the lter holder from the extraction head after pouring the coee to avoid any splashing. Remove any coee residue from the lter holder. Clean it with a damp cloth. Check if the drip tray needs to be emptied and wash the lter holder with lukewarm water. Milk frothing - Milk froth is the result of milk vaporisation. Properly foamed milk has a thick microfoam. Steps to follow include positioning the steamer, adjusting the position of the milk jug, and reaching the correct temperature. Follow the steps below to create the microfoam. - Add 100 ~ 150 ml of cold milk at about 4 °C to a clean, cold stainless steel milk jug. Fill it to the bottom of the nozzle.

WARNING: the volume of milk will increase or stretch during frothing, so do not overll

the milk jug. Turn the steam/hot water knob towards steam, the steam button will light up. When the steam button is fully illuminated, the machine is ready to froth. NOTE: for best results every time, make sure that the steam has heated up before frothing the milk. Steam is ready when the light on the steam button is fully illuminated. Place a cup under the nozzle, then turn the knob to froth. Wait a few seconds, water will come out of the nozzle. Be careful with the steam. Then pour the water out of the cup to release the excess water. Once the water has been cleaned, turn the steam o by turning the knob back to thePOWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO

ENGLISH ENGLISH - Drip tray - Coee presser Cleaning of the cup warming tray and the exterior - Clean the parts in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry. - Clean the coee machine with a damp cloth, a mild detergent and dry it.

WARNING: do not immerse the machine in water or any other liquid. If the red water level

indicator appears through the removable drip tray; empty it, otherwise the water will run out. Weekly cleaning - Clean the parts in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry. - Clean the lter and lter holder every time you use them. - Wash them after each use by rinsing them with warm water under running tap water. - Clean the extraction head with water using the double-coee lter. - Let the water run until it stops. - Remove ground coee residue from around the inner edge of the extraction head and the silicone gasket. Clean the extraction head with a damp cloth. Silicone gasket - The silicone gasket is located in the extraction head and creates a seal that separates it from the lter when making espresso. When the machine is not in use, we recommend that you do not leave the lter holder inserted in the extraction head, as this will reduce the life of the silicone gasket. - Over time, the gasket loses its elasticity and may need to be replaced. The gasket may need to be replaced when coee leaks around the lter holder during extraction, or if the lter holder is loose when it is turned all the way to the centre position. Cleaning the steamer - After frothing the milk, clean the steamer by turning the steam/hot water knob to the steam function and turn it o after 10 seconds. - Clean the steamer with a damp cloth. Monthly cleaning (every 2 ~ 3 months) - Soak the steamer in the milk jug with warm water and descaling solution overnight. - In the morning, remove the milk jug and rinse it, making sure that all traces of the descaling solution have been removed. - Wipe the steamer with a damp cloth making sure that all traces of descaling solution have been removed. - Turn the steam/hot water knob to the steam function and switch o steam after 10 - To reactivate the machine, press the power button and the machine will return to Standby. Warning due to lack of water - During operation, if you suddenly hear beeps while the single espresso button and the double espresso button are ashing, this may be because there is not enough water in the tank for pumping. Due to water shortage, the machine may have high temperature and pressure in the lter holder, so we recommend that you follow the steps below: - Press the single espresso button or the double espresso button to exit the coee function. - Remove the lter holder for cleaning and do not reuse ground coee residues. - Turn the steamer so that it points to the drip tray. Turn the steam/water knob to the steam function to release the pressure. - When you stop to release the pressure, turn the steam/water knob to the vertical OFF position. - Fill the tank with cold ltered water. Do not exceed the MAX mark. Close the water tank cover and place it on the back of the machine. - Press the power button, the machine will beep. When the power button, grinding button, single espresso button and double espresso button are fully illuminated, the machine is in the READY state for all functions. Restore all default settings You can easily reset all settings to factory defaults. To do this, press and hold both the single espresso button and the double espresso button at the same time for 3 seconds.

4. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Purging water from the extraction head and steamer before and after each brew is the easiest way to keep the espresso machine clean. NOTE: do not use alkaline, abrasive, or metallic cleaning agents or scouring pads as these will scratch the surface of the parts. Dishwasher safe parts - Removable drip tray - Single stainless-steel coee lter - Double stainless-steel coee lter Parts not suitable for dishwashers - Water tank - Filter holder - Coee bean hopperPOWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO

ENGLISH ENGLISH - Remove the hopper from the machine and store the remaining coee beans in an airtight container to preserve their freshness. NOTE: we suggest not to disassemble or remove the hopper when there are still coee beans inside. Otherwise, the hopper may jam. Once the coee beans inside the hopper have been used up, the hopper can be disassembled and removed. Descaling cycle - To ensure that your coee machine works eciently and provides good tasting coee, it is necessary to periodically clean the internal piping with a descaling solution. - We recommend descaling your espresso machine every 4 ~ 6 months, although this period will depend on the frequency of use. - The descaling warning will be displayed when the machine has been operated cumulatively for 500 cycles. At this point, the cleaning and descaling indicator light will ash, which means that the machine needs to be descaled. After that, it will return to its normal state. The descaling warning will be displayed every time you switch on the machine if you do not cancel it. Descaling solution, we suggest 4 options: a. A tablet for descaling the espresso machine. b. Liquid descaler c. White vinegar/warm water d. Descaling powders such as citric acid For specic cleaning methods, please refer to the instructions of your descaling solution supplier. Descaling cycle NOTE: if the descaling cycle is not completed or stops in the middle of any of the descaling steps, you will have to restart the cycle from the beginning. - Fill the water tank with a descaling tablet, liquid descaler, white vinegar or descaling powder. - Add cold ltered water and insert the water tank into position. - Place two containers. - Place a 1 litre container under the extraction head and another container under the vaporiser. - Check the power supply. - Insert the plug into the mains socket, switch on the machine and wait until it is in READY mode. - The steam and hot water knob are in the vertical OFF position. seconds. If the frothing nozzle becomes clogged with milk residues: - Insert a pin through the hole in the foaming nozzle. - Turn the steam/hot water knob to the steam function and leave it for 10 seconds. The steamer is still clogged: - Unscrew the frothing nozzle and soak it overnight in the jug with lukewarm water and an espresso machine descaler. - Empty the drip tray. - In the morning, rinse the jug and the foaming rod under running water to remove all traces of descaler. - Use the de-clogging rod to clean the foaming nozzle. - Make sure that the gasket is undamaged. - Screw the frothing nozzle back onto the steamer. - Turn the steam/hot water knob to the steam function and leave it for 5 seconds. Filter cleaning (every 2 ~ 3 months) - Let the lters soak overnight in the jug with warm water and a descaling agent. - In the morning, rinse the jug and foaming rod with water to remove all traces of descaler. - Place a lter in the lter holder (without coee beans) and insert it into the milk jug. - Press the single espresso button or the double espresso button. Then, the indicator of the single espresso button or the indicator of the double espresso button will keep the white light steady. - Let the water run until it stops automatically. Cleaning the lter holder bracket Remove any ground coee residue from the lter holder bracket and grinder spout, wipe it o with a damp cloth and dry it with a dry cloth. Hopper cleaning (every 2 ~ 3 months) - If the grinder is used frequently (e.g., every day) it is necessary to clean the hopper regularly.

WARNING: to prevent damage to the machine, do not use alkaline or abrasive cleaning

agents or metal scouring pads. NOTE: do not immerse the machine in water or any other liquid. - Turn the machine o and unplug it from the mains socket. - Remove the hopper cover. - Turn the hopper lock counterclockwise to unlock the hopper.POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO

Troubleshooting the coee machine: Problem Cause Solution The coee machine does not work properly The coee machine is not plugged in correctly. Plug in the coee machine correctly. Acid (vinegar) taste in coee You have not properly cleaned the coee machine with cold puried water to remove the descaling solution. Clean the machine properly after descaling. The coee bean is stored in a warm and humid place for a long time. Coee beans spoil. Store ground coee beans in a cool, dry place. After opening a bag of ground coee, reseal it and store it in a refrigerator to keep it fresh. Water seeps out of the bottom There is too much water in the drip tray. Clean the drip tray. The sealing gasket of the water inlet orice is deformed. Contact the ocial Technical Support Service of Cecotec. Coee machine breakdowns. When the water tank is removed after use, it is normal for some water to remain on the table. As the water outlet at the bottom of the water tank is a moving part, it is normal for it to drip. Dry it each time you remove the tank. Ticking sounds after switching on the machine and tearing sounds after pouring the coee The sounds are caused by the water pump operating normally. It is normal. NOTE: you can exit the descaling cycle at any time by pressing the power button. STEP 1 Start descaling - Turn the steam/hot water knob to the hot water position. - Press the double espresso button or the single espresso button. - The pump will start, and hot water will come out of the extraction head and steamer. For a period of 2 minutes the pump will make dierent noises, this is normal. - When no more hot water comes out of the extraction head and the steamer, the machine will beep once to indicate that this step has been completed. - Turn the steam and hot water knob to the vertical OFF position. - Repeat the above operation releasing the hot water from the extraction head and steamer. STEP 2 Preparation for the cleaning NOTE: it is necessary to clean the steamer and extraction head with cold ltered water to remove the descaling solution. - Remove the water tank and rinse it under running water, making sure that all traces of the descaling solution have been removed. - Fill the water tank to the MAX mark with cold ltered water and insert it into position. - Empty the water from the containers and replace them. STEP 3 Start the cleaning - Turn the steam/hot water knob to the hot water position. - The pump will start, and hot water will come out of the steamer. - Repeat the above operation releasing the hot water from the extraction head and steamer. STEP 4 Descaling completed - Once descaling has been completed, you must deactivate this function. - Turn the steam and hot water knob to the vertical OFF position. - Press and hold the power button, the single espresso button, the double espresso button, and the steam button simultaneously for 3 seconds. - The machine exits the descaling setting and returns to the READY state. - Empty the water from the containers and clean them, making sure that all traces of the descaling solution have been removed.POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO

ENGLISH ENGLISH Espresso drips or drips down the side during extraction Coee grind is too ne. Switch to a coarser grind setting. You have used too much coee beans. Use less coee beans. Over-pressed ground coee. Apply less force during pressing. The upper edge of the lter has not been cleaned and coee residues remain. Clean around the top edge of the lter before inserting it into the extraction head. The silicone gasket inside the extraction head is dirty. Wipe the parts with a damp cloth. The silicone gasket on the extraction head is damaged or worn. Contact Customer Service. The lter holder is not installed properly. Install it correctly. Both outlets of the lter holder are blocked. Clean the outlets. Filter holes are clogged. Soak the lter in water for half an hour and clean it with a brush. Problem Cause Solution The espresso has no crema, or the crema is thin (low extraction) The coee bean is old or dry. Use fresh coee beans of medium or dark roast. The ground coee is too coarse. Switch to a ner grind setting. Not enough ground coee is used. Use more ground coee. The coee has not been suciently pressed. Press harder. Too much or too little espresso volume Customisable tap volumes are used. Restore the default shot volumes or change your custom volumes. The coee machine makes coee with little avour The coee beans are not the right ones. Use mixed coee beans. The size of the coee beans is too coarse. Use ner coee beans. The amount of coee beans is not appropriate. Not enough coee beans, use more coee beans. The coee beans are pressed very lightly. Press harder. The temperature is not suitable for brewing coee. Make sure the temperature is correct (92~96 °C/198~205 °F). The amount of espresso is inappropriate. Approximately 30 ml per dose. Approximately 60 ml per dose. Problem Cause Solution The lter holder is too tight to rotate the extraction head The silicone gasket on the extraction head is new and needs to be tted. Continue to use the machine normally. This gasket will settle during the rst few uses and become easier to turn. You have used too much coee beans. Use less coee beans. The lter holder is loose or comes out during espresso extraction The lter holder is not tted correctly or has not been tightened suciently. Make sure that the lter holder tabs are fully inserted into the extraction head and rotated to the centre position. The lter is not inserted in the lter holder. Be sure to insert a lter into the lter holder before inserting it into the extraction head. The silicone gasket on the extraction head is damaged or worn. Contact the ocial Technical Support Service of Cecotec.POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO

ENGLISH ENGLISH Problem Cause Solution The pump makes an abnormal noise No water in tank. Fill the water tank with cold ltered water. Pour water through the extraction head and press the coee button. Let the water ow. The water tank is not correctly installed. Place the water tank at the back of the machine. The silicone stopper of the container is still inserted. Remove the silicone plug at the base of the water tank. There is water around the drip tray or on the table Water overow in the drip tray. Empty it if the red water level indicator appears through the removable stainless steel drip tray. The drip tray is not in place when the thermoblock is cleaned. Keep the drip tray in place when it cools down. The steam button ashes, and water is poured into the drip tray. Espresso tastes bitter The type of coee beans used. Try dierent brands of coee beans. A customised extraction temperature is being used. Use the default extraction temperature of 92 °C (197 °F). The steam function has been used just before the espresso is extracted. Allow time for the water to clean the thermoblock and cool down before extracting the espresso. The coee grounds used are moist Some water will remain on top of the coee grounds used. Rest the lter holder on the drip tray for 5 seconds to allow the water to dissipate before removing the grounds. Not enough coee beans are being used. Use more coee beans. The grain is not suciently pressed (compacted). Press harder. The espresso is poured into the cup in an irregular pattern Uneven pressing Make sure that the coee beans are evenly pressed. Blockage in the extraction head or lter holder. Check that there is nothing obstructing the extraction head or lter holder and clean them.POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO

ENGLISH ENGLISH Problem Cause Solution It does not generate enough foam during foaming Milk temperature is too hot. Be sure to start frothing with the milk at about 4 °C (40 °F). Make sure that the steam has heated up before frothing the milk. Steam is ready when the button is fully illuminated. Type of milk jug being used. For best results use a stainless- steel milk jug. Milk has been boiled. Start again with fresh, cold milk and reduce steaming time. Milk makes bubbles instead of microfoam. Make sure that the tip of the steamer is positioned correctly during foaming. The tip of the steamer should only touch the surface of the milk. Gently tap the jug on the table when nished to release trapped air bubbles. Not enough air is introduced into the milk. Keep the tip of the steamer just below the surface of the milk. This will help to introduce air into the milk to create the microfoam. Troubleshooting the grinder: Problem Cause Solution The light of the grinding button keeps ashing The hopper is not installed. Install the hopper properly. Make sure that the locking position is aligned with the front part. Do not remove the hopper during operation. Do not remove the hopper before all the coee beans have nished grinding. Troubleshooting steamer problems: Problem Cause Solution It is not possible to froth milk The machine is not ready to froth milk. Check if the machine is ready to froth milk. The temperature of the milk is not appropriate. Check the tips for milk frothing. You use skimmed milk. Use whole or semi-skimmed milk. The steamer is too far away from the milk or is inserted too far into the milk. The tip of the steamer barely touches the surface of the milk. The steamer is clogged. Clean the steamer immediately after each use with a damp sponge. The latte is too cold The milk may not be suciently heated. Make sure that the milk is heated correctly during frothing, but not too much because the milk could burn. No steam comes out of the steamer The steamer tip is blocked. Clean and unblock the steamer. No water in tank. Fill the tank with cold ltered water. Pour hot water through the steamer to make sure the water runs. The Espresso machine is inlaid. A descaling cycle is required. The steamer makes a creaking noise The tip of the steamer is too far into the milk. Or the steamer is too deep in the milk. Lower the milk jug. Make sure that the tip of the steamer is positioned correctly during foaming. It does not generate enough foam during foaming The milk is not fresh. Make sure the milk you are using is fresh and suciently fatty.POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO POWER ESPRESSO 20 BARISTA MAESTRO

ENGLISH ENGLISH Voltage: 220-240 V AC Frequency: 50-60 Hz Power: Espresso Machine 2250 W, Grinder 1500 W Technical specications may change without prior notication to improve product quality. Made in China | Designed in Spain

7. DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES

This symbol indicates that, according to the applicable regulations, the product and/or batteries must be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches the end of its shelf life, you should dispose of the cells/batteries/accumulators and take them to a collection point designated by the local authorities. Consumers must contact their local authorities or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of old appliances and/or their batteries. Compliance with the above guidelines will help protecting the environment.

8. TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND WARRANTY

Cecotec shall be liable to the end user or consumer for any lack of conformity that exists at the time of delivery of the product under the terms, conditions, and deadlines established by the applicable regulations. It is recommended that repairs be carried out by qualied personnel. If at any moment you detect any problem with your product or have any doubt, do not hesitate to contact the ocial Cecotec Technical Support Service at +34 963 210 728.

The intellectual property rights over the texts in this manual belong to CECOTEC INNOVACIONES, S.L. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or distributed by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or similar) without the prior authorization of CECOTEC INNOVACIONES, S.L. The optimal grind setting results in low espresso extraction This is normal during the rst few uses due to the lack of custom tting. Change the setting to a ner or coarser setting to maintain optimal espresso extraction. The coee bean is losing freshness. Use fresh coee beans of medium or dark roast. Not enough coee beans are used. Use more coee beans. The coee bean is not suciently pressed. Press harder. The grinding light does not illuminate after pressing the power button The coee machine is not plugged into the mains socket. Insert the plug into the power socket and switch the machine on. No ground coee comes out of the grinder outlet Hopper dampers are closed or not fully open. The outlet of the grinder needs to be cleaned. The coee beans are coarse and are on the ne grind setting The grinding adjustment is not correct. Adjust the grinding settings. Espresso is poorly extracted even with a ne coee grind Not enough coee beans are being used. Use more coee beans. Coee beans are too old. The use of freshly roasted or dark roasted coee beans, regardless of the grind setting, will result in rapid and insucient espresso extraction. The hopper cannot be put in place The hopper latch is not in the correct position. Make sure that the locking position is aligned with the front part.

5. PROBLEEMOPLOSSING