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USER MANUAL Basic ASCASO

Contents 1. Technical specifications2. Diagram3. Safety. Start-up4. Preparation of coffee5. Preparation of cappuccino6. Preparation of steam7. Maintenance and cleaning8. Guarantee9. Declaration of EC conformity10. 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

32009-11 UM 4 HOME.FH11 Tue Feb 23 14:39:51 2010 Página 12 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 3-. Safety Important Safeguards 1-. Read all instructions2-. Do not touch hot surfaces. Usehandles or knobs.3-. To protect againts fire, electric shockand injury to persons do not immersecord, plugs or (state specific part orparts in question) in water or otherliquid.4-. Close supervision is necessary whenany appliance is used by or nearchildren.5-. Unplug from outlet when not in useand before cleaning. Allow to coolbefore putting on or taking off partsand before cleaning the appliance.6-. Do not operate any appliance witha damaged cord or plug or after theappliance malfunctions, or has beendamaged in any way. Returnappliance to the nearest authorizedservice facility for examination, repairor adjustment.7-. The use of accesory attachmentsnot recommended by the appliancemanufacturer may result in fire,electric shock or injury to persons.8-. Do not use outdoors (this item maybe omitted if the products isspecifically designed for outdooruse).9-. Do not let cord hang over edge oftable or counter or touch hotsurfaces.10-.Do not place on or near a hot gasor electric burner or in a heatedoven.11-.Always attach plug to appliancefirst, then plug cord into the walloutlet. To disconnect, turn anycontrol to off then remove plugfrom wall outlet.12-.Do not use appliance for other thanintended use.13-.Save these instructions.Before setting the appliance going, theperson installing should read this manualcarefully. The operator should be aresponsible adult.In the event of any anomaly, contactyour distributor. Start-up 1-.Check the electrical voltage is thesame as the voltage displayed onthe machine specifications label.2-.Fill the reservoir with fresh water. (seepicture 1) Check the water intaketube is immersed in the reservoir. The use of low mineral water is recommended. Water quality affectsthe taste and quality of the coffee, inaddition to preventing futurebreakdowns. Consult us about ourfilters (descaling treatment)-optional.3-.Plug it into the mains. Important: MOBILE FILTER HOLDER SYSTEMA) The machine is being used for thefirst time or has not been used forsome time.Change the water in the boiler andcircuit.1-.Connect the coffee machine withswitch 0/1

2.- Put the filter holder without coffeeinto 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 hasenough water. If the coffeemachine is used without water,pump resistance may be damaged.B) PRIMING. If coffee does not emerge, when themachine has not been used for some time

After producing steam If there is no water in the reservoir,the following procedure should beperformed: 1-. Turn on the steam tap with thecoffee 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, itis very important to wait for the pilot light to go on again and either to switchoff or to perform priming.FIXED FILTER HOLDER SYSTEMStep A is unnecessary. Step B and Care necessaries. 4-. Preparation of coffee Please, check your system:(ground , versatile, pod)Ground(Only ground system)Any type of coffee may be used. Foroptimum results, we recommend usingspecial "espresso" coffee blends as theyprovide a suitable grind. If the coffeecomes out either very quickly or veryslowly, the type of coffee should bechanged for another finer or thicker grindand tamping of the coffee should bevaried according to ourrecommendations.1-.Switch on the machine using the mainswitch 0/1 and place thefilterholder (with the filter) into thegroup.In Dream boiler model,orienting discharge tube towardthe interior of the tray

2-. Wait for the pilot light to switch off(approx. 1.5 minutes). This meansthe coffee machine has reached theideal temperature. Press coffeeswitch and let water run out. Dothis before making the coffee. Thiswill remove residue and balance thetemperature to create optimumworking conditions.3-.Fill the coffee filter basket (1 or twocoffees according to requirements),Three-quarter size. The filter must befilled to 3/4 of its capacity, oncepressed.(see picture 2A)4.-Clean off the remains of coffee thathave been deposited on the edgesof the filter basket so that it fitsperfectly. 5-. Place the filter holder into thegroup starting from the left andturning towards the right with enoughpressure at the end. (see picture 3)6-.Put the cups or cup on the grille andswitch on the coffee switch

It takes 20/25 seconds to make anespresso perfectlyVersatile (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). Totamp 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 on groundcoffee.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 62009-11 UM 4 HOME.FH11 Tue Feb 23 14:39:51 2010 Página 14 C M Y CM MY CY CMY KFor obtaining micro-foam, you shouldmaintain the absorption hole in the sameposition Important We recommend running steamthrough the wand for a few seconds(5'') after each use to clean andprevent clogging.To clean the absorption holes (A andB), you can use a toothpick or apaperclip. This will ensure the tubeis free of blockages. Hole B alwayson the top (see picture 7)After steaming milk, the steam hasto be purged before brewing (picture 2B) 6-. Preparation of hot water 1-. Put a cup under the steam tube

In Dream mobile filter holder model,place de gasket in the filter holderand place the filter holder into themachine. 2-. Turn the hot water/steam knob

open and turn on the coffee switch . Do the opposite operationafterhaving obtained the requiredwater. 7-. Maintenance and cleaning General warning: Cleaning andmaintenance should be done when theappliance is cold and disconnected fromthe mains. Do not immerse the appliancein water. It should not be cleaned in adishwasher.1-. Cleaning the outside: To clean theoutside of the machine, use alcohol 96ºor specific products for polishedaluminium. if you have a colour dream,for the painted parts, you can use a softcloth, moistened with water.Remove the tray regularly and clean it.If the machine is not to be used for sometime, empty the water reservoir.Clean the steam tube with a damp clothimmediately after use. To cleanthe insideof the steam tube, allow the water tocirculate. To clean the absorption hole,you can use a toothpick or a paperclip.This will ensure the tube is free ofblockages.2-. Internal cleaning: To obtain topquality espresso coffee it is vital to cleanthe inner workings of the machine. Toclean the interior of the distribution unit,use Ascaso Coffee Washer. This productis also useful to prevent limescalebuildup in the machine. Regulardescaling will contribute to ensuring topquality coffee and it will prolong theuseful life of the machine.Consult your distributor.Coffee Washer use recommendations:To avoid limescale buildup, you can alsouse water treatment filters. However, itis advisable to clean the machine inaccordance with consumption. Usingfilters and Coffee Washer will help tomaintain the coffee machine in optimumworking condition for longer.Back Flushing - Blind FilterWeeklyPlace the gasket in the filter holderand place the filter holder into themachine. Press the coffee button , after10 seconds press the coffee buttonagain to stop the group. Repeat thisoperation 2 times. Important It is advisable not to leave the podor ground coffee in the filterholder.Otherwise, coffee will build upaffecting the taste of the coffee.Should this occur, run a load of waterthrough the system.3-. Cleaning the filterholders and theshowerheadsMobile filterholder: Wash the filterholderin hot water with a neutraldetergent. Rinsethoroughly. Dry thefilterholder with a soft cloth.Do not wash it in thedishwasher.The filters, tray andreservoir can be cleanedin the top of thedishwasher. If you washthem by hand, do notforget to rinse thoroughly.Dry with a soft cloth. Use a brush or similar item to removecoffee residue from the showerhead. Important (Mobile filterholder) The showerhead must be cleaned after80 to 100 espresso coffees have beenmade. This should done as follows:Remove and clean the showerhead withhot water with a neutral detergent. Onceclean, replace it, following theinstructions for the previous operationin reverse. 8-. Guarantee The guarantee for this appliance is thereceipt of purchase. Please keep this.This receipt must be shown at theService Centre in the event ofbreakdown.This appliance is guaranteed for ourdistributor(from the date of purchase)against any manufacturing fault or inthe materials used.The amount paid for transport andpackaging which may arise are payableby the user.This guarantee will not be valid if:1-.The receipt of purchase is notpresented.2-.The machine has not been cleanedsufficiently or limescale has built up.3-.The appliance has been dismantledby people who are not authorised bythe Ascaso Official TechnicalAssistance Network. 9-. EC declaration of conformity ASCASO FACTORY SL declares thatthe product referred to in this declaration- espresso coffee machine - complieswith the requirements of the Directive of 14th of June 1989 on the standardisation of the laws of MemberStates with regard to machinery(89/392/EEC), on electrical material(73/23/EEC) and on electromagneticcompatibility (89/396/EEC). ascaso ascaso ENGLISHENGLISH

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?