STAMPATO SU CARTA RICICLATA.

NESSUN ALBERO E' STATO ABBATTUTO PER PRODURRE QUESTO MANUALE

Superautomatica
de luxe

TYPE SUP 012

We congratulate for having bought this top-quality espresso machine and
thank you for choosing Saeco.
Before operating the machine, we recommend to read the following instructions
• User's and maintenance booklet thouroughly which explain how to use, clean and maintain the machine.

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7 TECHNICAL DATA

Voltage rating 230 V/ 50 Hz

B Power 1250 W
The warning triangle shows all important Reference to figures, parts of the machine Dimensions (lengthxwidthxheight) approx. 385x330x395 mm
safety indications to ensure the user's safety. and control elements are given by numbers Machine case plastic material ABS/metal
The non-observance of said instructions or letters, as figure B exemplifies. Weight approx. 13 kg
may cause serious injuries! Cable length approx. 1.2 m
System free flow thermal cut-out, alternating piston
pump
Temperature control electronic
Coffee grinder adjustment grinding adjustment device
The first cover page of the manual shows Coffee grounds ejection automatic
figures relevant to the text. Thus, keep it Ground coffee dosage coffee releasing device
open while reading the instructions. Cup programming 0 – 250 cl
Water tank removable, transparent tank
Water regulation electronic, continuous
Capacity – water tank approx. 2.4 litres
How to use the instructions – bean coffee container 300 g of bean coffee
These instructions cannot anticipate every Save these instructions carefully and make Steam/hot water dispensing tube adjustable,supplied with burn protection
possible use of the machine. sure to hand them to other users. Steam/hot water dispensing adjustable, continuous
For further information or questions concern- Heating time approx. 2 min.
ing specific situations or problems, please Brewing time – espresso coffee approx. 20s/cup
contact the local dealer or manufacturer – coffee approx. 30s/cup
directly. – hot water approx. 60s/cup
– milk approx. 60-90s cream/cup
Overheating protection incorporated
Screened in accordance with EN55014
Insulation protection range I
ASE approval
In compliance with EN rule 60335
Table of contents Warranty in compliance with the warranty
certificate enclosed herein
Page Page

27 Technical data 30 Programming the machine Accessories (included in the machine price)
27 Safety precautions 31 Dosage of ground coffee Measuring spoon
28 Controls and machine parts 31 Recommendations Central unit key
28 Control panel description 32 Brewing Cleaning brush
29 Unpacking/Installation 34 Incorporated Safety Devices Water hardness detecting strips
29 Power supply connection 35 Cleaning/Maintenance
29 Starting and use 38 Disposal The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the appliance due to technological
30 Drainage 39 Troubleshooting advancement.
26 27 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

electric appliances.
A Danger!
Electric voltage may cause death. Elec- Positioning
trical parts should never be in contact Place the automatic coffee machine in a safe place,
with water: danger of short-circuit. where nobody can turn it upside down or be hurt.
Overheated steam and hot water may Hot water or overheated steam might escape from
cause burns! Do not direct steam or the machine: danger of burns!
water jet towards the body; further- Never use the coffee machine outdoors. Do not
more great attention must be given place the machine on hot surfaces or in the proximity
when touching either the dispensing of open flames to prevent the case from melting and
tube or the heating plate: danger of to avoid other damage.
burns!
C Danger of burns
This machine must be used Do not direct the overheated steam or hot water jet
B C exclusively for the purpose it has been towards you or other people.
manufactured. Do not touch hot surfaces, such as the heating plate.
This machine has been manufactured for domestic Always use the handles or knobs.
use only. Do not make technical changes; any Touch spouts only if the heat protectors have been
improper use is forbidden due to the risks which fitted on.
might occur!
D Protection of the hands
Indications Never touch the central unit with fingers when
The machine shall only be used by adults and brewing coffee: danger of injuries! While operat-
properly instructed persons. ing, the central unit shifts and may thus cause fingers
to get trapped in the machine.
Voltage
Never touch parts under current! They might cause E Cleaning
electric shocks, serious injuries or death. The auto- Before cleaning the machine, make sure to switch off
D E matic coffee machine must be connected to the all buttons and unplug the machine. Furthermore,
power supply. Voltage must correspond to the wait until the machine cools down. Never place the
voltage shown on the appliance rating plate. machine into water.
Do not tamper with the inner part of the machine and
A Power cord never open the machine.
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Never operate a machine with a defective power
cord. Replace defective power cords and plugs, Storage of the machine
contacting authorised personnel. Do not extend the When the machine is not being used, turn it off and
cable around corners, sharp edges or over hot parts, unplug it. Keep it in a dry place, far from the reach
and protect it from oil. of children.
Do not shift or move the appliance by pulling on its
power cord. Do not unplug the machine by pulling Repair/Maintenance
the power cord and never touch the cord with wet In case of defect, fault or suspected damage follow-
hands. Make sure the power cord does not hang ing a fall, unplug the machine immediately. Never
from tables or shelves. use a defective appliance.
Only skilled personnel are authorised to carry out
B Keep children away repairs. The manufacturer declines any liability
Do not allow children to play with the appliance. whatsoever, should repairs fail to be carried out by
Children are not aware of the potential danger of authorised personnel.
 28 CONTROLS AND MACHINE PARTS
29 UNPACKING/INSTALLATION

1 Coffee grounds container 14 Pre-ground coffee container with cover Unpacking/Installation Should an extension cord be used,
check its perfect condition.
2 Drip tray 15 Service door
Standard packing is strong enough to protect the The extension cord must have a minimum section
3 Cup holder grill 16 Central unit machine during mail shipping. of 1 mm2 and must be supplied with a three-pole
Keep this package to return the machine to the plug/socket.
4 Coffee dispenser (removable) 17 Filling funnel
manufacturer, should it be necessary.
5 Steam/hot water dispensing tube with heat 18 Handle for assembling and disassembling
protector of central unit Before installing the machine, follow the following Starting and use
6 Steam/hot water selection knob 19 Coffee adjustment lever safety precautions:

7 Heating plate 2 0 Coffee rest drawer Danger!

Position the machine in a safe place.
Electric voltage may cause
8 Water tank 21 Swivel (removable) death. Electrical parts should never be in
9 Water tank cover 2 2 Control panel with warning lights contact with water: danger of short-circuit.
Do not allow children to play with the
10 Water level 2 3 LED warning light showing fill level in cup machine Overheated steam and hot water may cause
burns!
11 Coffee bean container 2 4 Power cord Do not direct steam or water jet towards the
Make sure the machine is not placed
12 Coffee bean container cover nearby hot surfaces or open flames. body; furthermore, great attention must be
given when touching either the dispensing tube
13 Grind adjustment lever
Whenever possible, always use the machine with or the heating plate: danger of burns!
the swivel (21). For your own safety as well as for other people
Thus, when installing the machine, make sure to safety, keep to the safety precautions described
rest it directly on this support by inserting it into the (see pages 26/27).
Control panel description slot on the lower side of the machine.
Never use the machine without water
Central unit warning light Temperature warning light Now the machine is ready to be connected. and coffee beans.
On: the central unit is not correctly mounted Off: working temperature too low
Blinking: the central unit is missing On: right working temperature Remove measuring spoon, brush and the central
Blinking: excessive working temperature, carry
unit key from the coffee grounds container (1) and
Descaling warning light: out drainage Power supply connection
On: descaling required keep them within reach.
Main switch
Coffee grounds container warning light: Warning: electric current may cause Unwind the power cord (24) from the rear side of
On: the container is full 1 or 2 cups of regular coffee death! Always keep to safety indica- the machine.
Blinking: the container has not been properly tions.
positioned 1 or 2 cups of espresso coffee 2 5 Coffee bean container (11) is attached with
The coffee machine must be connected to an
two screws.
Coffee bean container warning light 1 or 2 cups of tall coffee adequate socket.
On: the coffee grinder is jammed Remove the cover (12) and fill it with coffee
Voltage must suit to the voltage specified on the
Pre-ground coffee selection button beans (approx. 300 g), then replace the cover.
appliance rating plate.
Water tank warning light Adjust grinding by means of the grind adjust-
On: the tank is empty Heating plate selection button ment lever (13), positioning it on point "5" of the
Never use defective power cords.
Blinking: pump is not functioning properly; it scale.
must be drained Steam selection button Defective power cords and plugs
must be replaced by authorised personnel.
 30 DRAINAGE
31 RECOMMENDATIONS

Never fill the coffee bean container Drainage As soon as value 4 has been reached, the counter penser may get damaged, thus spoiling the
with other products! (They might resets and restarts from 1. quality of coffee.
damage the machine!) Direct the steam/hot water dispensing tube (5) As far as lime scale values are concerned, see
over the drip tray (2). page 37, points 45-48.
Before filling the container with coffee Place a cup or another suitable container under Recommendations
beans, make sure the pre-ground the dispensing tube, then turn the steam/hot water
coffee container is closed to prevent coffee grains selection knob (6) counterclockwise. Pre-Grinding Test
from falling into it (they might damage the ma- The pump automatically starts. The coffee grinder is activated by pressing the If the machine has not been used for a prolonged
chine). Wait until a regular water jet is obtained, then button of the heating plate . period, it is advisable for hygienic reasons to run
close the knob. The machine is now drained. When this button lights up, the coffee grinder has a rinse cycle through the machine.
Remove the water tank (8) from the machine,
been activated.
remove its cover (9) and fill it with cold water Important: It is advisable to drain the machine
Place a cup under the dispensing tube (5) and
(approx. 2.4 l). before the first start, after a prolonged use or
Grinding occurs every time the doser is empty, operate the steam/hot water knob (6). Fill a cup
A valve on the tank bottom prevents water from whenever the water tank has been completely
escaping. emptied. thus a ground coffee portion is always ready in the with water.
Furthermore, should temperature or water tank doser, saving time.
Before installing the water tank in the machine, warning lights blink, drain the machine. Preheating cups
make sure the coffee bean container cover is Cups may be preheated by placing them on the
properly fitted. The machine is ready for use as soon as the Pre-Infusion heating plate.
temperature light is on. The regular coffee button activates or
2 6 Install the water tank, slightly pressing over it disactivates the dispensing of coffee, as shown by Temperature warning light
to fit the valve which will open automatically. the lit button. When connecting the machine, the green warn-
Replace the cover on the tank. ing light will light permanently after approx. two
Programming the machine As soon as the coffee has been moistened, the minutes, showing the machine is ready to be
Do not fill the tank with an excessive pump stops for two seconds. Then the brewing used.
quantity of water. 2 7 To enter the programming mode, turn the cycle continues.
machine off with the main switch. Empty coffee bean container warning
Always fill the tank with fresh water: hot Press steam , espresso coffee and the light
water as well as other fluids main switch at the same time. When this led is on, the coffee grinder stops.
might damage the tank. Release the buttons. Coffe dosage adjustment Fill the container with coffee bean and restart the
cycle.
Do not switch on the machine if the Water hardness adjustment 2 8 Adjustment lever (19) allows the selection of
water tank is empty: always make In order to adjust the water hardness, it is neces- the coffee quantity, from 6 to 9 grams. Empty water tank warning light
sure there is enough water in the tank! sary to test the water using the strip supplied with Open the service door (15) and place the An empty water tank causes the cycle to stop
the machine. adjustment lever (19) in the desired position. automatically.
Connect the plug to the socket and press the main Dip the strip into the water for a second, shake off
Fill the tank with water. It is of the utmost
switch. excess water gently, wait approx. 1 minute and
Note: Opening the service door causes the importance to drain the circuit before restarting the
When the switch is turned on (green colour), the read the result.
machine to stop automatically. Close the door to machine.
electronic circuit carries out a self-diagnosis. This
phase could make some noise. restart the machine. It is not possible to start programming without
The tall coffee button allows a water hardness
carrying out the drainage.
adjustment from 1 to 4.
Coffee dosage must not be changed When restarting the machine, make sure the red
Each time the key is pressed, the value increases
by 1. frequently, otherwise the coffee dis- warning light is not blinking or is off.
 32 BREWING
33 BREWING

Grind Operation time Double quantity of coffee or 2 cups of coffee. Use the quantity necessary for the number of cups
If the coffee flows too quickly (coarse grind) or too The machine may be kept on all day long. By pressing the desired selection button twice, to be obtained.
slowly (fine grind) into the cup, adjust the coffee However, should the machine not be used for a the machine will brew a double quantity of Always remember that ground coffee ages soon,
grinder. prolonged period, it is advisable to turn it off. coffee. thus losing its quality.
Once switched on, it will be ready for use within
Recommended grind level: position 5 two minutes. 3 0 Use the measuring spoon supplied to fill the
Grind too coarse= adjust to a lower value (from 5 Bean coffee container with ground coffee (14).
to 3) Switching off the machine 2 9 This machine grinds a portion of fresh coffee Use a full measure only!
Grind too fine= adjust to a higher value (from 5 to Switch the machine off only after the coffee cycle for each cup; for two cups, it grinds two portions
7). has been concluded. of coffee, one after the other, thus ensuring Do not tamp ground coffee, otherwise
optimum coffee quality. the optimum dosage for each
Adjust the grind level only when the cup is no longer ensured.
coffee grinder is running. Before any use, make sure the steam/
Avoid extreme adjustment (for instance, on posi- Brewing hot water knob is closed. Then, press the pre-ground coffee selection but-
tion 1) whenever possible. ton and the desired selection button (es-
It is preferable to try another coffee blend, be- Cup level adjustment Adjust the desired grinding degree: the recom- presso, regular or tall coffee) to obtain a cup of
cause not all coffee blends are suitable. This machine allows the precise dosage of the mended average value is 5. coffee.
coffee quantity, according to the cup dimension.
Coffee The grinding degree must be adjusted The coffee flow may be stopped at any
Make sure coffee is fresh. The cup levels have been pre-set at the factory only when the coffee grinder is moment by pressing any selection button (ex-
An espresso roast is preferable in order to obtain according to the following values: operating, otherwise it may be damaged. cept those of the heating plate and steam), if, for
a strong and aromatic espresso coffee, use spe- instance, an excessive quantity of water has
cial blends suitable for espresso coffee machines espresso coffee: 60 ml Place one or two preheated cups on the grill (3) been selected.
and special cups with thick sides. regular coffee: 125 ml under the dispenser (4).
Keep coffee in a cool place, in a hermetically tall coffee: max. 250 ml. By pressing the relevant selection button the
sealed container. machine will automatically dispense the selected Hot water
Coffee may be deep frozen and then ground coffee. The hot water dispensing is separate from the
either fresh or frozen. Cup level setting coffee circuit, in order to supply hot water for tea,
Ex. espresso coffee. The coffee flow can be stopped at any moment soup etc.
Water quality When the machine is ready, press and keep by pressing any selection button (except those
In addition to blend, grind and water tempera- pressed the espresso coffee button and wait relevant to the heating plate and steam). 3 1 Place the glass or the cup under the steam/
ture, the water quality is of the utmost importance until the desired quantity of coffee has flown into This operation can be performed, for instance, if hot water dispenser (5), then slowly open knob
for the brewing of a good coffee. the cup. an excessive quantity of water has been se- (6), turning it counterclockwise.
Thus, the use of a decalcifier to remove limescale Upon releasing the button, the level is automati- lected. Hot water will be automatically dispensed. As
and eliminate any unpleasant taste and organic cally saved, thus always allowing to obtain the soon as dispensing is over, close knob again.
impurities from the water, is strongly recom- same quantity of coffee.
mended. Use the above mentioned procedure also to Pre-ground coffee
Furthermore, a decalcifier partially eliminates change or adjust the quantity of water either for Make sure to use pre-ground coffee Steam
limescale from water, thus protecting the ma- regular or tall coffee. only (medium ground). To heat milk or other drinks.
chine heating system from chemical buildup and The quantity for two cups of coffee will be Never use whole bean or soluble coffee!
prolonging its working life. automatically adjusted according to the single Clean the spout with a damp cloth
The water tank must be emptied daily and filled cup level. Right before making coffee, fill the soon after use; otherwise it might be
with fresh water. container with freshly ground coffee. difficult to remove milk residues.
 34 INCORPORATED SAFETY DEVICES
35 CLEANING/MAINTENANCE

After a steam outflow, always drain the Cappuccino froth Antigravel device Water tank/ Drip tray/Coffee grounds con-
machine, otherwise the coffee Fill a cup 1/3 with cold fresh milk, then immerse Even selected coffees may contain some impuri- tainer/Coffee dispensing unit/Coffee ma-
brewing program automatically stops, due to the steam/hot water dispensing tube (5) just ties. chine
excessive temperature. below the milk surface. The coffee grinder is fitted with an antigravel 3 3 In order to keep the dispensing area and the
Move the cup with a circular movement to form a device to avoid any damage. central unit (16) clean, it is recommended to
If the machine is on the steam mode, thick froth. Then immerse the dispensing tube deep Should gravel end up into the coffee grinder, you empty the coffee grounds container (1) every
the automatic coffee brewing is pre- into the milk to heat it. will hear a strong and characteristic noise. Stop day.
vented. the machine immediately, otherwise the protec-
tion system will stop the coffee grinder after The water tank (8), drip tray (2), cup holder grill
Press the steam selection button and wait approx. 20 seconds. (3) and coffee grounds container should be
until the green temperature warning light Important: Do not start the machine until the matter washed periodically, using a non-abrasive sol-
turns on. Incorporated safety devices has been removed, otherwise the motor may be vent and drying them carefully.
Direct the steam/hot water dispenser (5) over damaged.
the cup holder grill (3) and slightly open knob Procedures: see page 36, points 38-42. 3 4 The coffee dispenser (4) may be removed for
(6), turning it counterclockwise. Automatic off cleaning operations.
Wait until the remaining water has flown out of Should the service door be open, the machine Unloose the the screws and rinse the dispensing
the spout. automatically switches off and its operation is thus tubes thoroughly with hot water.
Then move the spout outwards and immerse it prevented. Cleaning/Maintenance
into the fluid to heat. If the central unit is not mounted, only water and From time to time, clean the machine casing with
steam can be dispensed. Cleaning a damp cloth and dry it.
3 2 Slowly open the steam/hot water knob and To ensure high coffee quality and a longer
heat the fluid, using a circular movement from working life of the machine, always keep the Clean the pre-ground coffee container (14) with
bottom to top. Electronic grinding time control machine clean. the aid of the brush supplied, whenever neces-
As soon as the coffee bean container is empty, the sary.
When the fluid has reached the desired tempera- machine automatically stops after approx. 20
ture, close the knob and immediately clean the seconds. Before cleaning the machine, turn off
spout with a damp cloth. Fill the container with coffee bean. The coffee the main switch and unplug the ma- Central unit
Warning: the spout is hot, it may cause burns! brewing cycle can be restarted. chine. Clean the central unit (16) whenever the coffee
bean container has been re-filled, or at least once
As soon as the steam/hot water dispensing is Before cleaning the machine, wait or twice a week.
finished, position the steam/hot water dispensing Electronic pump control until it cools down.
tube over the cup holder grill and disactivate the The machine switches off automatically as soon as Switch off the machine by pressing the main
steam function by pressing the steam selection the water tank is empty. Do not immerse the machine into water switch and open the service door (15).
button. or other fluids (it may be dam- Remove the coffee grounds container (1).
Then open the steam/hot water knob again and aged).
drain the machine (the pump automatically starts) Automatic temperature adjustment 3 5 Remove the central unit (16) by holding it by
until the water flows regularly from the dispensing This adjustment controls the correct temperature Do not wash parts of the machine in the the handle and pressing the "PRESS" key.
tube (see the chapter relevant to Drainage, page. to brew coffee and to dispense hot water and dishwasher.
30) and the temperature warning light stops steam. Wash the central unit with hot water.
blinking. Coffee brewing is automatically interrupted should Always handdry all parts of the ma- Make sure there are no coffee residues on the two
Close the steam/hot water knob. the water temperature be too low or too high chine; do not dry them in the oven or chrome-steel filters.
The machine is ready to brew coffee again. (safety thermostat and overheating safety device microwave oven! Dry it thoroughly.
activated).
 36 DESCALING
37 DESCALING

3 6 Remove the coffee rest drawer (20) and grind ring support. necessary, following the instructions shown on Standard descaling
clean it, using a non-abrasive soap. Make sure the position of the grind ring does not page 30. Switch off the machine.
shift. Pour a descaling product into the water tank
Clean the service area thoroughly with a damp (according to the instructions on the descaling
cloth and re-insert the coffee grounds container To re-assemble the coffee grinder, carry out the The following adjustments are possible: solution package).
again. reverse sequence, making sure the adjustment 4 5 Hardness index 1: high water hardness, Switch the machine on to the programming
ring has not been shifted during cleaning. exceeding 29°fH (14°dH), approx. 80 l water mode. Place a large container under the steam/
3 7 By holding the central unit by its handle, slide If that is the case, turn the adjustment ring to make passage. hot water dispensing tube (5) and open the
it back into its original position, making sure it is the blue mark coincide with one of the three 4 6 Hardness index 2: medium water hard- steam/hot water knob (6) slowly, turning it
correctly engaged. notches. ness, approx. 20-29°fH (7-14°dH), approx. counterclockwise.
Then close the service door. Insert the coffee Assemble the grind ring support and make sure the 150 l water passage. Turn on the machine by pressing the main switch
grounds container again. blue marks coincide. 4 7 Hardness index 3: soft water, approx. 12- (31) and let the descaling product flow out of the
20°fH (47°dH) approx. 300 l water passage. dispensing tube for approx. 1 min.
When replacing the central unit, do 4 3 Turn the adjustment ring clockwise to make 4 8 Hardness index 4: very soft water, less than Close the knob again.
not press the "PRESS" key (it may the red marks coincide. 10°fH (3°dH), more than 500 l of water pas- Turn off the machine with the main switch and let
cause damages to the machine)! sage. the solution take effect for approx. 5 minutes.
4 4 Fit the adjustment lever on the ring, making Repeat this procedure two or three times, to
Warning: if the central unit is not correctly in- sure the grind level is on position 6. In case of hard water, a filter should be used both allow all of the descaling product in the water
serted, the warning light switches on, thus to improve the coffee quality and to protect the tank to flow out of the dispensing tube.
preventing the machine from brewing coffee. machine, thus reducing the descaling frequency. As soon as descaling has been carried out, rinse
Descaling the tank (8) thoroughly and fill it with fresh water.
Descaling is necessary to remove limescale from Descaling must be carried out as follows: Switch on the machine and let fresh water
Coffee grinder surfaces and holes, thus ensuring a perfect Note: for this purpose, use a descaling product (approx. 2 l) flow out of the steam/hot water
Never fill the coffee grinder with wa- operation of valves, heating controls and other suitable for coffee machines. dispensing tube in order to rinse away residue.
ter: it may damage the machine! important parts. Never use vinegar to clean the machine; it
might damage it. The machine is now ready for operation.
3 8 Should coffee grains stick together in the According to water hardness, the machine must
container, the latter must be cleaned; unplug the be descaled every 3-4 months, according to the There are two ways to carry out the descaling of When the machine is on, the warning light
machine before carrying out this operation. water hardness degree. the machine: switches off automatically, by pressing the steam
Empty the coffee container and loosen the two A more frequent descaling is recommended selection button for at least 5 seconds.
screws. wherever the water hardness degree is very
The container can now be removed and cleaned. high. Automatic descaling
Turn the machine off.
3 9 Carefully pull the adjustment lever upwards. This machine is supplied with a particular warn- Pour descaling solution into the water tank
ing light to make this operation easier. (according to the instructions on the descaling
4 0 Turn the adjustment ring towards the left to Descaling must be carried out at the latest when solution package).
make the blue marks coincide. this warning light switches on. Switch the machine on to the programming
Furthermore, said warning light may be adjusted mode (see page 30, point 27).
4 1 Now remove the grind ring from the ma- according to the water hardness degree. Place a large container under the steam/hot
chine, pulling it slightly upwards. The machine has been adjusted at the factory to water dispensing tube (5) and open the steam/
a 25°fH value, which causes the warning light hot water knob (6) slowly.
4 2 With the aid of a brush or a narrow vacuum to switch on after approx. 150l. The contents of the tank are pumped quickly
hose, clean both the coffee grinder box and the The water hardness value may be changed, if through the machine, saving time.
 38 DISPOSAL
39 TROUBLE SHOOTING

Important Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/causes Resolution

A periodic descaling avoids expensive re- The main switch does not turn The machine is not getting power Check plug and fuse
pairs. The machine warranty does not cover In case of failure, fault or suspected on The service door is open Close the service door
damages occurring as a result of the non- damage following a fall, unplug the The automatic coffee brew- The warning light is on: the central unit is Insert or position the central unit
observance of descaling procedures, improper machine immediately.
ing does not start not correctly inserted or incorrectly positioned.
use and failure to comply with and follow any The steam selection button is on. Disactivate the function and drain the
other instructions contained herein. To fix problems, follow the instructions in the
table below. Otherwise contact an authorised machine (see page 30)
Maintain the manufacturer's adjustment if the Empty tank or coffee bean container warning Fill with water or coffee bean and
water hardness degree is not known. technician.
lights are on switch the machine off and then on
Only skilled personnel are authorised to service again to start the cycle
Storage of the machine and repair the machine. Temperature warning light is on: following a Drain thoroughly the machine again.
Switch off the machine and unplug it if The user might incure serious injuries should steam outflow, the machine has not been
the machine wil not be used for repairs not be properly carried out. properly drained
long periods of time. The manufacturer declines any liability whatso- Coffee grounds warning light is on: the Empty the coffee grounds container
ever, should repairs fail to be carried out accord-
container is full or not properly inserted and insert it properly
Keep the machine in a dry place, far ing to the instructions contained in this manual.
Bean coffee warning light blinking: the coffee Clean the coffee grinder
from the reach of children. Furthermore in these cases, warranty rights cannot
grinder is jammed (see page 36)
Should the machine not be used for a long period, be honored.
Water is dispensed instead Pre-ground coffee selection button has been Fill with pre-ground coffee
protect it from dust and dirt.
of coffee pressed, but the pre-ground container is empty
Steam and/or hot water are The steam/hot water spout hole is clogged Clear it with the aid of a thin needle
Maintenance
Periodically check the machine and clean it in not dispensed
accordance to the instructions. Coffee flows too quickly Grind is too coarse Adjust the grinder to a finer grind, ex.
from 6 to 3
Coffee flows too slowly Grind is too fine Adjust the grinder to a coarser grind,
ex. from 6 to 7
Disposal Coffee is not hot enough The cup has not been preheated Place the cup on the heating plate
before dispensing coffee into it
Machines which are no longer operational should The temperature warning light is not yet on Wait until the temperature warning
immediately be made non serviceable, by cutting
light switches on permanently
the power cord. Machines should be delivered to
Coffee not creamy The coffee blend is not suitable, coffee has not Try another coffee blend
a public disposal centre.
been recently ground, the pre-ground coffee
has been ground too thin or too coarse
The coffee brewing is re- Limescale in the machine Carry out descaling of the machine, as
duced; the machine takes described on page 36
longer to heat and the water
capacity is not correct
The central unit cannot be The central unit is out of position Switch on the machine. Close the
removed service door. The machine returns au-
tomatically to its starting position.