CDE37S - Coffee grinder UNIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Automatic Coffee Tamper
Brand	UNIC
Model	CDE37S
Dimensions (W x D x H)	160 x 200 x 300 mm
Weight	3.9 kg
Power Supply	110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power	72 W
Tamping Force	Adjustable (display in kg)
Cleaning Mode	Yes, with dedicated button
Portafilter Detection	Contactless sensor (automatic)
Filter Support Clamp	Adjustable for different espresso machines
Tamping Disc Material	Stainless steel
Operating Temperature	Room temperature, avoid humidity
Warranty	1 year (excluding transport)
Maintenance	Clean the disc with a brush; maintenance by authorized professional
Spare Parts	Tamping discs, clamps, etc. (available at the distributor)
Safety	Do not insert fingers under the disc; unplug before maintenance
Intended Use	Compacting ground coffee in the portafilter of an espresso machine

Frequently Asked Questions - CDE37S UNIC

How to adjust the filter support clamp?

Loosen the screws (4 mm Allen key), insert the portafilter, adjust the height, retighten slightly, remove the portafilter then tighten firmly. Check that the portafilter slides easily.

How to adjust the tamping force?

Use the '+' and '-' buttons on the right side of the screen to increase or decrease the force. The value is displayed in kilograms.

What to do if ground coffee sticks to the tamping disc?

Activate cleaning mode (dedicated button) and clean the disc with a brush. If the disc is wet, dry it after cleaning.

How to use cleaning mode?

Press the cleaning mode button: the tamper moves to the final position. Clean the disc with a brush, then press the button again to return to the initial position.

The tamper does not turn on, what to do?

Check that the cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet and the back of the tamper. If the screen remains off, contact customer service.

The tamper does not tamp evenly?

Make sure the filter support clamp is tight and that the ground coffee is leveled in the filter before insertion. Readjust the clamp if necessary (section 4.1).

Can I use the tamper in a humid environment?

No, never use the tamper in a humid or wet environment. Place it on a flat and dry surface.

How to change the tamping disc?

Contact your authorized distributor. They can provide a new disc adapted to your machine's diameter and carry out the replacement.

What is the warranty of the device?

The warranty is 1 year from the date of purchase, covering defects in materials and workmanship. Shipping costs are not included.

Where to find spare parts?

Order parts from customer service or your distributor. Provide the serial number and part description (see section 3 of the manual).

USER MANUAL CDE37S UNIC

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Dear coffee enthusiast,

First off we would like to congratulate you with your very own Puqpress and thank you for showing confidence in our product.

The Puqpress is a fully automatic tamper developed by people with a passion for perfect coffee and elegant technology.

Our specialists have spent all their knowledge and devotion in developing the ultimate tool to standardise the tamping pressure, a crucial parameter for a perfect cup of coffee.

Please investigate this manual closely so you and your customers will enjoy the Puqpress to the fullest and store the manual away safely after reading. If anything remains unclear please feel free to contact your authorized dealer or contact us directly.

We wish you all the fun and perfection with your new Pugpress!

Greetings from Amsterdam,

Barista Technology BV

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Table of content

1 Safety 4

1.1 Safety instructions 4
1.2 Personnel requirements 5

2 Technical data 5

3 Description 5

4 Set-up and basic adjustment 7

4.1 Adjustment of port-a-filter clamp 7
4.2 Usage location 9
4.3 Electrical installation 9

5 Operation 10

5.1 Normal operation of the tamper 10
5.2 Tamping force adjustment 10
5.3 Clean modus 11

6 Operating faults 12

7 Service 13

8 Spare parts 13

9 Warranty conditions 14

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1. Safety

Read all instructions and information in this manual and other literature that might be included in the package.

1.1 Safety instructions

1. The appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction

2. Children being supervised not to play with the appliance

3. 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 supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved

4. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

5. Do not immerge cables, plugs or the device itself into water or other liquids to avoid electric shock, or injury.

6. Always remove the electrical plug from the outlet prior to conducting maintenance or cleaning work on the tamper.

7. Do not use the device if the cord or plug is damaged or in case of damage or breakage. Any required repairs may only be conducted by authorized service personnel. For this reason, please contact a customer service repair facility or your dealer.

8. Do not make any modifications or alternations to the tamper. The manufacturer holds absolutely no liability for damages occurring from failure to observe these instructions.

9. Do not insert your hand (or other limbs) between the tamper disk and lower clamp.

10. Adjust the lower clamp to optimum working position to block access to dangerous moving parts (tamper base). Check step 4.

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1.2 Personnel requirements

No special requirements are necessary for the users of this tamper. Nevertheless it is a prerequisite that these operating instructions have been carefully read and understood and that all instructions provided are observed. In addition, safety-conscious operation is expected.

2 Technical data

Model number 1-000-11*#-2, 1-000-12*#-21-000-13*#-2, 1-000-14*#-21-000-17*#-2, where 'X' and '#' may be any number 0 - 9.
Voltage / Frequency 110-240 Vac50-60 Hz
Power 72 W
Dimensions [mm] W 160, D	200 , H300
Weight 3.9 kg (8.6lbs)
Year built See tag plate bottom side
Tamper diameter See tag plate bottom side

3 Description

The main components and operating elements are pictured in the illustration.

Pos. Part name

1 Main housing - top cover

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2 Main housing – middle cover

3 Upper clamp

4 Induction sensor

5 Tamper disk

1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11

8 9 10 11 12 13

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6 Lower clamp

7 Fastening screw for port-a-filter clamp

8 Display

9 Ground coffee basket

10 Anti-slip foot

11 Main housing – back cover

12 Main switch – on/off

13 Power inlet socket

4 Set-up and basic adjustment

You have received your tamper in operating condition. Now you only need to adjust the lower clamp. Proceed as follows:

4.1 Adjustment of port-a-filter clamp

The tamper is designed so that all different port-a-filters from various espresso machines fit into the clamp ( pos.3 & 6 ) for even and level tamping.

The lower clamp should be setup correctly. Failure to adjust the lower clamp to optimum working position may allow contact with dangerous moving parts.

Proceed as follows for adjustment of the port-a-filter clamp:

1. Retract the power cord from the socket at the back side.
2. Lay down the tamper with the back side on a table and secure the tamper.
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1. Slightly loosen the Allen key screws (pos. 7) with the provided Allen key wrench size 4mm and pull down the port-a-filter clamp.

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1. Insert the port-a-filter in the clamp and push the clamp upwards until the port-a-filter is slightly clamped.

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1. Refasten the Allen key screws slightly. Do not fasten the screw entirely.

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1. Remove the port-a-filter and fasten the screws firmly.

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WARNING: Portafilter may not

wiggle with correct lower clamp setting. If portatiler wiggles operator may have access to dangerous moving parts

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1. Try to insert the port-a-filter in the clamp and check if the port-a-filter slides in the clamp easily. If the adjustment of the clamp is too loose, start again at step 4.

4.2 Usage location

Place the tamper on a level, vibration-free surface.

Never operate the tamper in moist, or even worse, in wet surroundings!

4.3 Electrical installation

A damaged power cable must be replaced immediately. Let the defective cords and plugs be replaced immediately at a customer service repair facility or your dealer.

1. Insert the power cord in the socket at the back side of the tamper.

2. Insert the plug into the corresponding grounded outlet.

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1. Switch on the tamper using the main switch at the back side (pos. 12).

5 Operation

5.1 Normal operation of the tamper

1. Actuate the main switch on the back side of the tamper (pos. 12).
2. Insert the port-a-filter entirely in the clamp after initial levelling of ground coffee in filter basket.
3. The tamper automatically detects the metal port-a-filter using the contactless sensor (pos. 4).
4. Remove the port-a-filter after a full cycle of approx. 1.5 seconds.

5.2 Tamping force adjustment

The tamping force (kg) can be adjusted on the display at the right side. For force adjustment use the "+" or "-" button. The force setting is presented on the display in kilograms (kg).

Tamping Force (kg) 15 + - Cleaning

Force setting 'up'

Force setting 'down'

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5.3 Clean modus

It is important to clean your tamper disk (pos.5) regularly. Use a brush to clean it. Do not use your fingers / hands.

For cleaning the tamper disk proceed the following:

1. Press the clean modus button.
2. The tamper moves down in final position.
3. Clean the tamper disk using a brush or similar object.
4. Press the clean modus button again and tamper moves upwards in initial starting position.

Tamping Force (kg) 15 + - Cleaning Clean modus button

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6 Operating faults

Defect Cause Remedy
Ground coffee sticks to the tamper disk.	The tamper disk is greasy or dirty.	Use the clean modus and clean the tamper disk.
	The tamper disk is wet.	Use the clean modus and dry the tamper disk.
The tamper does not start, the display does not work.	The main plug is not inserted.	Insert the main plug in the socket and/or (wall) outlet.
The tamping operation does not start while the clean modus is still working.	Sensor does not detect a port-a-filter because it is not inserted completely.	Re-adjust the port-a-filter clamp as is explained in section 4.1.
The tamper does not tamp level and even.	The adjustment of the clamp is too loose.	Re-adjust the port-a-filter clamp as is explained in section 4.1.
	Coffee ground is not levelled before tamping.	Level the ground coffee in filter basket before tamping.

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In the case of other malfunctions or continued faults, please contact your dealer or your authorised customer service centre.

7 Service

Always pull out the main plug from the socket before carrying out maintenance or cleaning work on the tamper!

Any required repairs may only be conducted by authorized specialist personnel. For this reason, please contact a customer service repair facility or your dealer. Please observe the safety instructions under 1.1.

It is advised to conduct all maintenance and repairs by the customer service centre or your dealer.

If you have a new espresso machine with different tamper diameter, please contact your local dealer. They can provide new tamping disk and handle the procedure to interchange the disks.

8 Spare parts

Spare parts can be ordered from your customer service centre or your local dealer. To ensure quick and correct processing of your order, the following information is essential:

1) Serial number
2) Description of the part to be replaced according to section 3.

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9 Warranty Conditions

1. The warranty period is 1 year from the date of purchase.
2. The warranty covers all damages that can be attributed to inferior materials or defective workmanship. The corresponding tamper will be repaired or replaced free-of-charge, with the exception of transport or freight charges. Proper transport is the responsibility of the customer so please try to avoid damages during a product return by correctly packing the device.
3. This warranty does not cover damages which have occurred through: improper usage, improper maintenance, lack of servicing, usage for purposes other than those intended, incorrect installation, breakage, natural wear or for reasons beyond our sphere of influence.
4. In order to maintain the warranty, only original spare parts and accessory parts may be used.
5. The manufacturer is in no way liable for consecutive or secondary damages.
6. The warranty does not cover costs resulting from repairs conducted by non-authorized personnel.

Pos. Part name

1 Main housing – top cover

2 Main housing – middle cover

3 Upper clamp

1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11

8 9 10 11 12 13

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4 Induction sensor
5 Tamper	disk
6 Lower clamp
7 Fastening screw for port-a-filter clamp
8 Display
9 Ground	coffee basket
10 Anti-slip foot
11 Main housing – back cover
12 Main switch – on/off
13 Power	inlet socket

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Tamping Force (kg) 15 + - Cleaning

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Puqpress is a product of Barista Technology.

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