EC190/200 intro 5-12-2001 13:43 Pagina 1 COFFEE MAKER Owner's instructions EC190/200 intro 5-12-2001 13:43 Pagina 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (UK ONLY) A) If your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below. WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard. With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse. If the plug is a moulded-on type, the fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must NOT be used until a replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your nearest electrical dealer. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that as marked on the base of the plug. B) If your appliance is not fitted with a plug, please follow the instructions provided below: WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow: Blue: Brown: Earth Neutral Live E L N As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured red. 2 EC190/200 intro 5-12-2001 13:43 Pagina 3 3 2 1 5 20 4 19 17 18 7 16 8 6 15 13 10 9 14 12 11 3 EC190/200 intro 5-12-2001 13:43 Pagina 4 1 2 3 1 MAX 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 14 15 4 EC190/200 intro 5-12-2001 13:43 Pagina 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 5 EC190/200 GB 5-12-2001 13:44 Pagina 6 Thank you for choosing this coffee machine. To get the very best out of your new coffee machine it is advisable to read these instructions before using the appliance. This is the only way to ensure optimum results and maximum safety. DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Filter holder for ground coffee 1-cup filter 2-cup filter Filter holder for pods (if fitted) Steam release knob Coffee tamper Removable drip tray - black area inside for positioning cups Power supply cable OK' light (coffee/water or steam) Boiler on function Selector knob Espresso function "O" OFF position Cappuccino function (for milk frothing) Coffee measuring spoon Boiler outlet Delivery tube Cappuccino function (for milk frothing) Water tank Lid for water tank · Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands · The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. · Your children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. · In case of breakdown or malfunctioning, turn off the appliance immediately and do not touch it. For repairs, please contact a Service Centre authorized by the manufacturer and request the use of original replacement parts only. The lack of respect for this point may compromise the safe use of the appliance. · The power supply cable of this appliance must never be replaced by the user, because its replacement requires the use of special tools. If the cable should become damaged, or in case it needs to be replaced, please go to a Service Centre authorized by the manufacturer. · When the appliance is not in use, turn off and disconnect the plug from the socket. · As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim to cover as many eventualities as possible, caution and common sense should be applied when operating your appliance, particularly in the vicinity of young children. INSTALLATION · Place the coffee maker on flat work surface at a safe distance from taps and sinks. · Check that the voltage corresponds to that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The appliance must always be connected to a well-earthed socket rated at 10 A minimum. The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by inadequate earthing of the appliance. · In the event of incompatibility between the plug on the appliance and the socket, have the plug replaced with another of the right type by a qualified professional. · Never install the machine in an environment that can reach a temperature less than or equal to 0°C (if the water in it freezes, the coffee maker may be damaged). · When the machine is in operation, any additional cable can be stored in the machine by inserting it back into the cable supply outlet. · The power cable can be positioned to the right or left, depending on where the nearest power outlet to the appliance is located, by lodging it in the corresponding guides underneath the appliance (Fig. 1). · When changing the position of the power cable, check that it is properly secured by the special clips underneath the appliance (Fig. 1). 6 SAFETY WARNINGS · This machine has been built to "make coffee" and to "reheat beverages"; please be careful to avoid burns from the sprays of hot water or steam and avoid any improper use. · When the appliance is in use, do not touch any of the machine's hot surfaces · After unpacking, make sure that the machine is complete and undamaged. In case of doubt, do not use the appliance and seek the advice of a qualified service professional. · Packaging materials (plastic bags, foam polystyrene, etc.) should not be left within the reach of children as this could be a potential source of danger. · This appliance is to be utilised for domestic use only. Any other use is to be considered improper and therefore, dangerous. · The manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage derived from improper use. EC190/200 GB 5-12-2001 13:44 Pagina 7 USING YOUR MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME When you are using the machine for the first time, you should wash all the accessories i.e. filter holder, steam nozzle etc in warm soapy water and rinse. To ensure best tasting coffee the internal circuits must also be flushed through at least five times. To do this follow the directions below in "How to prepare espresso coffee" but use only water and not coffee. 4.Empty the cup, wait until the "OK" pilot light comes on again and repeat the whole operation one more time. 5.For optimum preheating, the selector knob can be left in the "boiler on" position for approximately half an hour before making any coffee. HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE: Hints and Tips: · It is important to use a high quality ground coffee with a fine grind in order to avoid the obstruction of the filter during the brewing. · It is important to ensure that the filter is clean before filling with coffee. · Tamping the coffee gives a better quality espresso. If you press too hard, the coffee comes out slowly and the cream is dark in colour. If on the other hand, the coffee is not pressed enough, it will come out too quickly and the cream will be light in colour. · Preheating the machine will ensure your coffee is dispensed at the correct temperature · Espresso is a strong dark coffee with a distinctive caramel coloured froth, known as the "crema". Espresso coffee is best served in small "demi-tasse" cups, with a half cup being the ideal serving (approx 11/2 - 2 fl oz). 1.After carrying out the preheating of the machine as described in the preceding section, in order to make just one cup of espresso coffee, insert the 1-cup filter (the smaller of the two provided) into the filter holder (Fig. 9) and fill it with one level measuring spoon of ground coffee ­ about 7 grams. If you wish to prepare two cups of espresso coffee, use the 2-cup filter (the larger of the two provided) and fill it with two less-than-level measuring spoons of ground coffee (about 6+6 grams). Note: use high quality, finely-ground coffee for espresso coffee makers. 2.Distribute the ground coffee uniformly and press it lightly with the pressing pad (Fig. 11). 3.Remove any excess coffee from the filter holder rim and attach the filter holder to the machine (fig. 6). 4.Place the cup or cups (cups can be preheated by rinsing under hot water) on the black part of the removable drip tray (fig 12). Ensure that the cup or cups line up with the dispensing holes on the filter holder. 5.Wait until the orange "OK" light comes on (fig 7) and turn the selector knob to the espresso function position (fig 8). Allow water to flow until the orange "OK" light goes out, then stop the flow of water by turning the selector knob to the boiler on function (fig 5) 7 HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE FILLING THE WATER TANK: To remove the water tank lid (fig.2) simply pull upwards (fig 3) and fill the tank at the sink (fig 4). Do not exceed the MAX level on the water tank. The tank may also be filled without removing it, simply by pouring water into it directly from a jug. Replace the tank by connecting the valve at the bottom of the tank with the hole in the base on the machine. WARNING: it is completely normal for there to be water in the compartment under the tank; as a result, this compartment should be dried using a clean sponge. Note: Do not operate the appliance without water in the tank and always remember to fill the tank when the water level goes below the MIN level PREHEATING THE COFFEE MACHINE To ensure your espresso coffee is dispensed at the right temperature it is essential that the coffee unit is preheated. Turn the selector knob so that the indented line on the selector knob points to the boiler on function (fig.5). Attach the empty filter holder (without coffee) to the machine by positioning it under the boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (fig 6). (Be sure that the steam knob is firmly closed). 2.Attach the empty filter holder (without coffee) to the machine by positioning it under the boiler outlet with the handle towards the left (fig 5). Red light next to will come on. Push upwards and at the same time turn the handle as far right as possible. It does not matter if the handle is not centrally aligned with the machine, as long as the filter holder is firmly attached to the appliance. 2.Position a cup under the filter holder. Use the same cup that the coffee will be served in, so that it may be preheated. 3.Wait until the orange "OK" light comes on (fig 7) and turn the selector knob to the espresso function position (fig 8) Allow water to flow until the orange "OK" light goes out, then stop the flow of water by turning the selector knob to the boiler on function (fig 5) EC190/200 GB 5-12-2001 13:44 Pagina 8 6.To detach the filter holder, turn the handle from right to left. ATTENTION: to avoid spraying, never detach the filter holder while the machine is brewing coffee. 7.To remove the used coffee, hold the filter locked with the special lever that is built into the handle and let the coffee fall out by knocking the overturned filter holder (Fig. 13). 8.To switch off the coffee machine, turn the selector knob on the appliance to the OFF position "O" (fig. 14). HOW TO PREPARE COFFEE USING THE FILTER HOLDER FOR PODS (if fitted): · Preheat the machine as described in the `Preheating the Coffee Machine' section, making sure to leave the filter holder attached to the unit. Following this procedure ensures that the coffee is delivered at a hotter temperature, as well as guaranteeing that the seal of the filter holder gaskets is more effective. · Press the filter holder button and insert the pod into the filter (fig 15). Note: Use pods which conform to the ESE standard: this will be indicated on the packaging by the following symbol: HOW TO MAKE CAPPUCCINO 1.Prepare espresso coffee, using cups that are large enough for cappuccinos (see "How to prepare espresso coffee). 2.Turn the selector knob to the position (fig. 16) Wait until the orange "OK" light comes on, to indicate that the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for producing steam. 3.In the meantime, fill a container with approximately 3 fl. oz of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared. The milk must be cold from the refrigerator (not warm!). In choosing the container, bear in mind that the volume of the milk will increase by 2 or 3 times. Semi skimmed milk gives best results. NOTE: We suggest you use semi-skimed milk at refrigerator temperature. 4.Position the container with the milk in it under the milk frother (fig. 17). 5.Immerse the cappuccino maker nozzle about 5mm deep into the milk and turn the steam knob in an anti-clockwise direction (fig. 18) (by turning the knob to a greater or lesser extent, it is possible to vary the quantity of steam that comes out f ...