C304 G2 - Coffee machine SOLAC - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Espresso coffee machine with pump
Brand	SOLAC
Model	C304 G2
Maximum pressure	18 bars
Water tank capacity	3.1 liters
Ground coffee container capacity	250 grams
Included filters	1-cup filter (max 7 g), 2-cup filter (max 14 g)
Functions	Coffee brewing, hot water, steam (for milk)
Super steamer	Yes, for heating liquids and frothing milk
Integrated coffee doser	Yes, with dosing lever (1 or 2 doses)
Adjustable cup tray	Yes, 3 heights (small, medium, large cups)
Indicator lights	Power, coffee brewing, steam
Safety	Do not immerse, cord replaceable by professional, keep out of reach of children
Cleaning	Clean tank and filter holder regularly; descaling recommended annually
Descaling	Use a special coffee product, rinse by running water without coffee
Power supply	See rating plate (230 V ~ 50 Hz typical)

Frequently Asked Questions - C304 G2 SOLAC

How to prepare coffee with ground coffee?

Fill the water tank and the ground coffee container (max 250 g). Place the appropriate filter (1 or 2 cups) in the filter holder. Use the integrated doser by pushing the lever forward until it clicks. Lightly tamp the coffee with the tamper. Secure the filter holder, place the cups, then press the coffee brewing switch when the indicator light comes on. Stop when the desired amount is obtained.

How to use a coffee pod?

Open the single-dose packet. Place the 1-cup filter in the filter holder, then put the pod. Insert the filter holder into the machine and proceed as for ground coffee.

How to heat milk with steam?

Turn on the main switch, then the steam switch. Wait for the steam indicator light to turn on (about 45 s). Immerse the super steamer nozzle in the milk and slowly open the steam control. Use the protection to avoid burns. Close the control and turn off the steam switch after use.

How to get hot water for tea?

Turn on the appliance. When the coffee brewing indicator lights up, place a container under the steam nozzle. Open the steam control and press the coffee brewing switch. When the desired amount of hot water is obtained, stop the switch and close the control.

Why does steam or water escape through the filter holder?

It is normal: there may be steam and water escaping through the coffee brewing area. This does not indicate a defect. Make sure the filter holder is properly closed by pushing the handle from left to right.

How to clean the super steamer after use?

Wash it as soon as possible after cooling. Clean with a damp cloth. For a thorough cleaning, unscrew the cylindrical part counterclockwise, clean the shaft and the part with a soapy cloth, then screw back clockwise.

How often to descale the machine?

It is recommended to descale once a year with a special coffee machine product. Follow the descaler instructions, then rinse by running water twice without coffee, and let the steam escape for 2 minutes.

What to do if the coffee is lukewarm?

For hotter coffee, first run one or two cups of hot water (without coffee) to warm up the components. Also place the cups on the top lid during operation.

How to remove the filter holder if it is stuck?

If the filter sticks to the machine, briefly press the coffee brewing switch (2); this will release it instantly.

What to do if the power cord is damaged?

Do not use the appliance. The cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service, or a qualified professional to avoid any danger.

USER MANUAL C304 G2 SOLAC

Exterior view of a semi-klahoma coffee machine (no signage or text visible on the device itself)

Solac is a registered Trade Mark

11/06

5- 8 • ESPAÑOL

9-12 • ENGLISH

13-16 • FRANÇAIS

17-20 • DEUTSCH

21-24 • PORTUGUÊS

25-28 • ITALIANO

29-32 • NEDERLANDS

33-36 • ČESKY

37-40 • POLSKA

41-44 • SLOVENSKY

45-49 • MAGYAR

50-53 • българск

54-57 • HRVATSKA

58-61 • ROMANA

Fig. 1

Line drawing of hands holding a device with a labeled component 'A' (no text or symbols beyond label)

Fig. 2

Line drawing of two hands exchanging a small object, labeled 'B' (no text or symbols on the object itself)

Line drawing of a hand pressing down on a mechanical component with a curved arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols)

Fig. 3

MULTI CUP A

MULTI CUP B

Multi Cup C

Fig. 4

ATENCION

• Read these instructions before using the coffee-maker.
• Do not switch the coffee machine on without making sure that the voltage stated on the nameplate matches that in your home.
• Do not operate the coffee-maker without water in the reservoir.
• Steam and water may emerge from the coffee outlet at certain times. This is not a symptom of a fault or malfunction.
• This espresso coffee-maker is a professional high pressure model (up to 18 bar) and has a built-in electric pump to draw out the maximum flavour and aroma from the coffee. It is therefore normal for the electric pump to produce a little noise and vibration when it comes into operation.
• If the power lead is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer or by an authorised after-sales service shop or similar qualified personnel to prevent possible risk.
• VERY IMPORTANT! Do not immerse or wet the appliance.
• Keep it out of the reach of children.

MAIN COMPONENTS

1.- Switch with red pilot light
2.- Switch with coffee output warning light
3.- Switch with steam warning light
4.- Top cover
5.- Ground coffee receptacle (max. 250gr)
6.- Water reservoir (max. 3l)
7.- Supersteamer control
8.- Supersteamer
9.- Water level sight glass
10.- Filter holder
11.- Filter holder with handle
12.- Coffee outlet holes
13.- 1-cup filter (max 7 gr)
14.- 2-cup filter (max 14 gr)
15.- Cup-holder tray
16.- Coffee dispenser tray
17.- Filter holder guide for coffee dispenser
18.- Tamper
19.- Coffee dispenser control
20.- Steam nozzle protector

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Before first using the coffee appliance, it is best to let the water content equivalent to 8-10 cups run out through the filter holder (with no coffee in the filter).
• Never use more coffee than as indicated.

OPERATION

A.- COFFEE

a.- Preparing coffee

• Fill the reservoir with water, using the loading area (6). Make sure that the ends of the reservoir pipes are immersed in the water.
  • (Fig.1) If you would like to use ground coffee, fill the coffee receptacle (5) with ground coffee. We recommend you not to use an extra-fine ground coffee.
• If you want your first coffee to have a higher temperature, set the filter holder in place without coffee and let one or two cups of hot water run out in order to warm the components of the coffee-maker. In addition, we recommend you to stand the cups to be used on the top cover (4) so that they are also warmed during this operation.
• Plug the coffee-maker into the mains and turn switch (1) to position I.
• Fit the filter you want to use, for 1 or 2 cups (13 or 14), in the filter holder (11).
• Place the filter holder (11) in the guides for dispensing the coffee and slide the dispenser lever (19) forwards, until you hear a click, once or twice depending on the filter you are going to use.
• Press the filter coffee down lightly with the tamper (18).
• If you would like to use coffee tablets, open the single-serving bag. Put the 1-cup filter (13) on the filter holder (11). Put the tablet in the filter holder.

b.- Starting the coffee-maker

• Then fit the filter holder (11) to the coffee-maker.
• Make sure the filter holder is securely closed by pushing the handle firmly from left to right, otherwise it may drip (fig.3)
• Fit the cup-holder tray (15) according to the size of the cups you are going to use (Fig. 4):

A.- Small cups

B.- Medium-sized cups

C.- Large cups

- Place one or two cups below the coffee outlet holes (12).

• When the coffee output pilot light comes on, press the switch (2) and coffee will start to issue.
• When the desired amount of coffee has run out, turn off the switch (2). If this switch is not turned off, coffee will go on running out and your cup will overflow.
• If the filter remains stuck to the coffee-maker when you release the filter holder, you can free it instantly by pressing the coffee output switch (2) for a moment.

c.- Cleaning.

• If you have used ground coffee, clean the grounds by placing the filter holder under running water.
• If you have used the coffee tablet, remove the bag and put it in the trash.

B.- STEAM

• To heat any type of liquid using the supersteamer:
- Press the switch (1) to position I and the main switch pilot light will come on. Then turn the steam switch (3) on and wait until the steam switch pilot light comes on. This operation will last 45 seconds.
- When the pilot light comes on, insert the steamer (8) into the liquid to be heated and gradually open the supersteamer control (7). Take always the steam nozzle (8) on its protector (20), to avoid getting burns.
- When you have finished, do not forget to turn off the steam switch (3).
- If you are going to use the supersteamer (8) continually to heat quite a lot of liquid (more than 100 ml approx.), proceed as stated: once the steam has lost pressure (there is no force), close the supersteamer (7) control, press the coffee output switch (2) until a little liquid issues from the coffee outlet area. Then wait again until the steam switch pilot light (3) comes on. Repeat these steps as often as you consider necessary.

C.- HOT WATER

• To prepare tea, infusions, and so on:
- Press switch (1) to position I and the pilot light will come on. When the coffee output switch pilot light (2) comes on, place the receptacle under the steamer (8).
- Open the steamer control (7) and press the coffee output switch (2).
- When you have the desired amount of hot water, release the coffee output switch (2) and close the steamer control (7).

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Unplug the coffee-maker.
- Clean the reservoir and filter holder regularly.

• Do not use alcohol, solvents or abrasive products to clean the coffee-maker or tray, just a soft damp cloth.
• Every now and again, for more thorough cleaning of the steamer, proceed as follows: wait until the steamer cools down and unscrew its cylindrical part, in an anticlockwise direction. Wipe the steamer spindle with a damp cloth and soap the cylindrical piece. Make sure that the little hole in the top of the steamer is clear before refitting the piece.
• Fit the steamer on its spindle and screw it up in a clockwise direction.

DE-SCALING

• It is best to de-scale the appliance once a year with a special product for coffee machines so as to maintain the coffee-maker in perfect condition.
• Follow the instructions stated on the de-scaling product.
• To flush out the circuits, fill the reservoir again with water only, switch on the coffee-maker, fit the filter holder without coffee, and carry out once or twice all the steps described in the "Operation" section. During this process, press switch (3) and let steam issue for 2 minutes.

ATTENTION