Sunbeam EM8910 User Manual

Intuitive Digital

Automatic pump espresso machine with LCD

Instruction Booklet

EM8910

Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.

Contents

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions	2
About espresso coffee	3
Features of your Sunbeam Intuitive Digital	4
LCD menu overview	8
Preparing your Sunbeam Intuitive Digital	9
Using the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital	10
Setting the water hardness	12
Making an espresso with beans	13
Making an espresso with pre-ground coffee	16
Secrets to the perfect cup	19
Milk frothing	20
Easy steps for frothing milk	22
Hot water function	23
Programming the espresso pour volume	24
Grind setting selection	26
Menu settings	28
Care and cleaning	31
Cleaning the coffee brewing unit	33
Running the cleaning program	36
Running the descaling program	38
Trouble Shooting Guide	41
Recipes	45

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM ESPRESSO MACHINE.

•Always place the unit on a flat, level surface.

•Do not operate without water in reservoir. Fill only clean and cold water into the water reservoir. Observe the maximum filling volume is 1.5 litres.

•Do not operate without the drip tray and cup rest plate in position.

•The steam nozzle becomes very hot when frothing milk or preparing hot water. This may cause burns in case of contact,

therefore avoid any direct contact with the steam nozzle.

•Hot water or hot steam ejected by the appliance can cause scalding. Only activate the steam nozzle when holding a container underneath.

•Always unplug the appliance from the power outlet if there is any problem during the coffee making process or prior to cleaning and maintenance.

•Never put any part of this appliance into the dishwasher. Never immerse the appliance in water.

Sunbeam are very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that the product user also exercise care when using an electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions which are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance:

•Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with an appliance.

•Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug – do not pull on the cord.

•Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.

•Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and tested by a qualified technician or service person.

•Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.

•This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible adult to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.

•Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.

•Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.

•Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame, electric element or on a heated oven. Do not place on top of any other appliance.

•Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface.

•Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been damaged in any manner. If damage is suspected, return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre

for examination, repair or adjustment.

•For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend the use of a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying power to your appliances.

•Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid unless recommended.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line

Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

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About espresso coffee

Sunbeam’s extensive experience in designing quality, long-lasting appliances has enabled us to develop a range of pump espresso machines that are as beautiful as they are functional. As well as incorporating the learnings from commercial machines to ensure café quality coffee, ease-of-use was an important dynamic in the design of the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital.

The Sunbeam Intuitive Digital is automatic, completely removing any guesswork from making espresso coffee. At the push of a button the machine will grind the coffee beans, place the correct dose of coffee grinds into the filter, tamp it and pump the precise amount of water needed to produce a shot of espresso. As a result, each time you make an espresso with the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital you are assured a consistent taste every time.

As coffee continues to be an integral element of Australian culture, the demand for the perfect cup is ever increasing. A growing favourite for coffee lovers in Australia, at any time of the day is the Caffe Latte. To accommodate these style of drinks, the height of the espresso pour spouts are adjustable. Ideal for all styles of cups – bring the spouts down for espresso cups and for those that prefer a Caffe Latte or a Long Black raise the pour spouts for taller cups.

Drinking authentic café quality coffee at home is guaranteed with a Sunbeam espresso machine. The simple to use design of the machine allows you to enjoy the sweet aroma and taste of the perfect shot of espresso with its signature golden crema every time.

What makes a good coffee?

Sunbeam has consulted with experienced coffee makers and appreciators of coffee through every stage of design, to ensure the machine delivers a great espresso coffee every time. There are many factors that contribute to the perfect coffee. The words’ ‘taste’ and ‘aroma’ are consistently used when describing the perfect cup.

The sweet aroma and taste of the perfect espresso coffee is largely due to the correct combination of temperature and pressure during the brewing process. The ‘thermoblock’ heating system ensures the water is at the correct temperature, so that

the full coffee flavour is extracted. Secondly, the Italian made 15 BAR pump ensures the correct pressure at which the liquid espresso is released from the pour spouts. The pour should be steady and consist of both liquid and cream. This cream is known as the ‘crema’. The perfect ‘crema’ should be a golden colour and be thick and stable, preserving the coffee flavour, aroma and temperature.

We hope you have many enjoyable coffee experiences with the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital.

Should you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the Sunbeam coffee hotline on free call 1800 025 059.

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Features of your Sunbeam

Intuitive Digital

Warming plate

Allows coffee cups to be warmed before use.

Steam/Hot water switch

Turn the switch to activate steam or hot water.

Steam nozzle

Dispenses steam or hot water.

Height-adjustable espresso pour spout

Fits any size cup. Lower the spout for espresso cups to prevent splashing and raise it for Caffe Latte or taller cups.

Coffee waste container

Holds the used coffee cakes as they are dispensed from the coffee brewing unit.

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Coffee bean hopper

The conical burr grinder holds up to 230g of coffee beans.

Coffee grind selector

Select grind setting from fine to coarse.

Control panel with LCD

1.5 litre removable water reservoir

Simply slides out for easy filling.

Removable drip tray and cup resting grid

Pulls out for easy emptying and cleaning. Also features a water level indicator that floats through the cup resting grid indicating how full the drip tray is.

Test strip for	Cleaning tablets
determining the
water hardness

Descaling tablet

Measuring spoon with cleaning brush

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Features of your Sunbeam Intuitive Digital (continued)

TOP VIEW

Coffee bean hopper release position

Position setting for coffee bean hopper when using whole beans

Position setting for coffee bean hopper when using pre-ground coffee

CONTROL PANEL

1 or 2 cup

coffee request

OK/Enter

Coffee strength

/quantity

Espresso pour

volume

Menu selector

Warming plate

Filling receptacle for pre-ground coffee

Release switch for grinding ring

Coffee grind selector

Steam pre-selection

Power

Water indicator

Coffee waste container indicator

Temperature indicator

Automatic rinse

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Features of your Sunbeam Intuitive Digital

One touch operation

The Sunbeam Intuitive Digital is an automatic espresso machine that takes the guess work out of making espresso coffee. It grinds the coffee beans, dispenses the ground coffee into the filter, tamps it and pumps water through to produce a consistent shot of espresso every time – all with the touch of a button.

Thermoblock Heating System

The thermoblock heating system heats the water ensuring the precise temperature is achieved for each function. Additionally, the thermoblock is coated with non-stick material to slow scale build up and reduce the frequency of cleaning required.

15 Bar Pump

Italian designed and manufactured, the machine is fitted with a 15 BAR pump delivering the pressure required for a complete extraction of oils, coffee solids and aroma.

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LCD menu overview

The Sunbeam Intuitive Digital allows you to change and save the espresso machine settings from those preset at the factory, start cleaning programs and call up other

information regarding to the workings of your espresso machine.

The following is an overview of the menu content and more detailed information is included in further sections of this instruction booklet.

Menu <<LANGUAGE>>

Different languages are available for selection.

Factory setting: <<ENGLISH>>

Menu <<TEMPERATURE>>

Program the coffee temperature between 1 (Luke warm) to 5 (Extra hot).

Factory setting: 3 (Normal)

Menu <<SLEEP MODE>>

The switch-off time for the sleep mode function is programmable between 1 to 5 hours.

Factory setting: 3h (3 hours)

Menu <<WATER HARDNESS>>

Program water hardness level between 1 (soft) and 4 (very hard)

Factory setting: 3

Menu <<CLEAN>>

Start the cleaning program.

Menu <<DESCALE>>

Start the descaling program.

Menu <<FACTORY RESET>>

Reset the changed espresso machine settings to the factory settings.

Menu <<INFO>>

Retrieve the number of cups of coffee dispensed and the cup measure of each cup size.

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Preparing your Sunbeam Intuitive Digital

•Position the espresso machine onto a stable, flat, dry surface.

•Attach the coffee bean hopper onto the espresso machine. With the hopper in hand, align the arrow on the base of the hopper with the ‘HOPPER RELEASE’ position. When the hopper is sitting flat, push down and turn anti-clockwise so that the arrow on the base of the hopper meets with one of the other two positions; whole beans or pre-ground coffee. See figures 1 and 2.

Figure 1

•Insert the drip tray. Simply slide the drip tray into the base of the espresso machine until it clicks into place on the right-hand side below the water reservoir. See figure 3.

•Insert the power cord into a 230-240V AC power outlet. Then open the flap of the power cord compartment and stow away the remaining cable. See figure 4.

Figure 3

Figure 2

Figure 4

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Using the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital

Prior to switching on each time, make sure there is water in the water reservoir and replenish if necessary. As the machine requires water for the automatic rinsing cycles with each switching on and switching off process.

Filling the machine

•Slide out and remove the water reservoir from the machine. See figure 5.

•Fill the water reservoir always with fresh, cold water. See figure 6.

Note: Fill only cold water into the water reservoir. Never fill with other liquids, such as mineral water or milk.

•Replace the water reservoir. Slide the water reservoir in and press firmly into place to ensure that the valve of the water reservoir opens. See figure 7.

Figure 5

Note: If the water reservoir is not correctly in position or if water needs to be refilled while the espresso machine is in operation, the water indicator illuminates and the display indicates <<FILL WATER RESERVOIR>>. Making coffee will not be possible or the cycle will be interrupted.

Switching on the machine

•Turn the power on at the power outlet and switch the espresso machine on by pressing the ‘POWER’ button on the control panel. See figure 8.

LCD: Indicates briefly <<Sunbeam Intuitive>>

Figure 7

Figure 6	Figure 8
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Using the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital (continued)

Tip: To ensure a quality coffee, change the water in the water reservoir daily and wash the reservoir at least once a week in hot soapy water and rinse thoroughly.

•Immediately after being switched on the machine runs through a set-up cycle. The noises occuring are perfectly normal.

•During the heating up procedure the temperature indicator flashes.

LCD: Indicates briefly <<HEATING PLEASE WAIT>> When the operating temperature is

reached, the temperature indicator will stop flashing and remain a constant light. See figure 9.

Figure 9

•After the operating temperature has been reached, the espresso machine performs an automatic rinsing cycle. This removes any old coffee grinds from the coffee brewing unit.

LCD: Indicates briefly <<RINSING PLEASE WAIT>>

•The water flows into the drip tray. The temperature indicator light is constant. The espresso machine is now ready for operation.

LCD: The indication on the display will depend on the last selected coffee setting.

Switching off the machine

•Switch the machine off by pressing the 'POWER' button on the control panel.

•The machine performs a rinsing cycle. LCD: Indicates briefly

<<RINSING PLEASE WAIT>>

•At the end of the rinse cycle the display intermittenly flashes

<<UNIT SHUTTING DOWN>> and <<EMPTY WASTE CONTAINER>>. The machine switches off automatically after 60 seconds.

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Setting the water hardness

Prior to first use the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital should be adjusted to the relevant degree of water hardness for your region. Water hardness refers to the mineral content of your local water supply. You may determine the hardness degree using the supplied test strips.

Determining water hardness

•Dip the test strip into cold water for 1 second. Shake off the excess water and the degree of water hardness is determined according to the number of pink-coloured squares.

Hardness degree

1	2	3	4
soft	medium	hard	very hard

•With the machine switched on, press the "MENU" button.

LCD: Indicates <<LANGUAGE>>.

• Press the scrolling keys

▼ or ▼until the

LCD indicates <<WATER HARDNESS>>. See figure 10.

•Confirm your selection by pressing the "OK" button. See fugure 11.

LCD: Indicates current setting eg. <<HARDNESS LEVEL 3>>

• Then press the scrolling keys ▼ or ▼ until the desired hardness level is displayed. See figure 10.

•Confirm the selection with the "OK" button. See figure 11.

Note: After programming the LCD returns

Test strips

Setting and saving the water hardness level

You can set 4 hardness levels. The Sunbeam Intuitive Digital is factory set to hardness level 3.

Figure 10

automatically to the menu point <<HARDNESS LEVEL 3>>

•To return to normal operating mode, press the "MENU" button.

Note: If you have not made a selection within 30 seconds the machine automatically returns to the normal operating mode.

Figure 11

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Making an espresso with beans

The following process for making coffee with beans runs completely automatically: Grinding, dosing, tamping, pre-infusion, brewing, ejection of coffee grounds.

The facility to select the grinding degree and the coffee quantity allows you to individually set up the espresso machine to your own personal taste.

Filling the coffee bean hopper

Note: Please ensure to fill the coffee bean hopper only with coffee beans.

•Turn the hopper so that the arrow on the base of the hopper is aligned with the whole beans arrow and the brewing mechanism sets to the required function. See figure 12.

•Set the grinding degree. See figure 13.

Note: You may set the grinding degree of the grinding mechanism by using the ‘coffee grind’ lever. There are two ways in which the grinding degree can be set. The first method can only be used when filling the hopper with beans for the first time and you simply use the ‘coffee grind’ lever. Please note that at this stage the grinding mechanism is empty and at a standstill. At any other time however, once the grinding mechanism has been filled with beans you may only set the grinding position during the grinding

procedure; otherwise the grinding mechanism may be damaged.

Note: A medium grinding degree is factory set on the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital.

•Open the lid of the hopper and fill with fresh coffee beans. Then close the lid. See figure 14.

Note: Make sure that no foreign matter, e.g. stones or wood chips, get into the coffee bean hopper as this can cause damage to the grinding mechanism.

Figure 12

Figure 13

Figure 14

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Making an espresso with beans (continued)

Select espresso pour volume/size

Depending on your taste, select a short, standard or a long espresso pour.

•For this press the 'espresso pour volume' button until the desired cup symbol

is selected or the desired cup size is indicated on the display. See figure 15.

The cup sizes are indicated as follows: 20mLs <<SMALL VOLUME>> 30mLs <<MEDIUM VOLUME>>

40mLs

<<LARGE VOLUME>>

NOTE: The bottom line on the display shows the coffee strength/quantity. The procedure for changing this is explained in the following section.

NOTE: The Sunbeam Intuitive Digital is set to standard volumes. Instructions for changing the set coffee volumes can be found in section "Programming the espresso pour volume: on page 24.

Selecting the strength/quantity of coffee

•Press the ‘coffee strength/quantity’ button until the desired coffee quantity symbol is selected or the desired coffee quantity is indicated on the display. See figure 16.

The coffee strengths/quantities are indicated as follows:

<<EXTRA-MILD>>

<<MILD>>

<<MID-STRENGTH>>

<<STRONG>>

<<EXTRA-STRONG>>

NOTE: The top line on the display shows the espresso pour volume. The instructions for selecting a different espresso pour volume are in the previous section.

Figure 15

Figure 16

NOTE: To save having to select coffee strength/quantity every time you switch on the espresso machine, you can permanently save the coffee strength/quantity in relation to the espresso pour volume. Instructions can be found in section "Programming the espresso pour volume" on page 24.

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