AEG-Electrolux PE8038-M, PE8038-A User Manual

CONTENTS

ENGLISH

1. Describing the espresso machine

2. Description of the control panel: touch keys

3. Safety instructions

4. Instructions for the first use of the machine

5. Accessories

6. Drawer (optional)

7. Coffee

8. Hot water

9. Steam

10. Programming the quantity of ground coffee

11. Programming the quantity of coffee poured in the cup

12. Programming the quantity of hot water

13. Recipes

14. Cleaning

15. Installation

16. What to do if …

17. Technical specifications

18. After-sales Service, spare parts and guarantee

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1. DESCRIPTION OF THE ESPRESSO MACHINE

1. Locking nut of filter holder

2. Steam/water pipe

3. Coffee pressing tool

4. Grinder button

5. Coffee measuring device

6. Adjusting knob for grinding

7. Container of coffee beans

8. Water reservoir

9. Drip tray

10. Brita filter

11. Measuring spoon for ground coffee

12. Two-cup nozzle with adjusting screw

13. Filter holder

14. One-cup nozzle

15. Grille for espresso

16. Two-cup filter

17. One-cup filter

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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL:
TOUCH KEYS

1. Water temperature indicator

2. ON/stand-by indicator

3. Coffee indicator

4. Water indicator

5. Steam indicator

6. Spotlight indicator

7. LEDs of coffee measures (strong coffee, weak coffee, 2 cups of strong
coffee, 2 cups of weak coffee)

8. No-water indicator

9. Steam knob

10. ON-OFF/stand-by button

11. Coffee button

12. Hot water button

13. Steam button

14. Spotlight key

15. Knob for selecting coffee measure

TOUCH KEYS: Instructions of use

Touch controls are the exclusive characteristic of this model. In fact pressing lightly
on the respective symbol will enable the corresponding function of the machine.
However these touch keys must be pressed, although lightly, just in the case of a
common pushbutton, to prevent functions from being enabled accidentally.

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3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Using this machine is very easy. However, please read this instruction
manual carefully and thoroughly before installing and operating this
machine for the first time, so that any wrong operation can be avoided,
the best and safest performance can be ensured, and environment will be
protected.

DURING THE OPERATION

CAUTION:

The filtering unit will always be kept very hot to obtain an excellent
coffee. Therefore please use this machine with extreme care to avoid
being scalded.

− This machine must be used only by grown-up people. Make sure that

children cannot touch its controls nor play with the machine.

− Modifying or merely trying to modify the characteristics of this product is very

dangerous.

− Always keep this machine clean.

− The external parts of this machine become very hot while it is

operating and they will not cool down immediately after the machine
is switched off. Keep children out of reach until the machine has
cooled down completely.

− Before cleaning or servicing the machjine, make sure that it is

disconnected from the power supply.

− In case of malfunction, never try to repair the machine by yourselves.

Repairs made by unskillful people can provoke damages and accidents. Consult
this manual: if the necessary information cannot be found, please contact the
nearest After-Sales Service. This machine will be serviced eaxclusively by
an authorized After-Sales Service Centre. Always require the use of genuine
spare parts.

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FOR INSTALLATION AND SERVICING

− This machine must be installed and connected to the mains by a

SKILLFUL ENGINEER. Make sure that the machine is DISCONNECTED
from the power supply before any servicing operation.

− After unpacking the machine make sure that the product has not suffered any

damage and that the power cord is in perfect conditions. Otherwise, before
switching the machine on contact your retailer immediately.

− The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if the safety rules are not

complied with.

SOME HINTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

PACKAGE

− All the packing materials are environmentally friendly and they can be recycled.

Please help in preserving the environment, by using the proper channels of
separate collection of rubbish.

OUT-OF-USE EQUIPMENT

− Cast-off or unusable apparatuses are not valueless waste. A proper ecological

disposal can recover several materials used in producing this machine.

− Ask a specialized retailer or the proper offices of municipal administration for

the present possibilities of disposal.

− Before discarding the machine, cut off its power cord so that it cannot

be used any longer.

Keep this instruction manual together with the machine for any future
reference. If the machine is sold or transferred to another person, make
sure that this instruction manual is given to the new user, so that he/she
can become familiar with the machine’s functions and with the
recommendations given.

CE This machine complies with the directive BT 73/23

Electrical safety rules EN 60335-1 (August 1995 - Safety for electrical

household and similar appliances – General Standard) and EN 60335-2-15
(April 1996 – Specific Rules concerning the equipment for heating liquids).

Directive EMC 89/336 in conformity with the following standards:

- 55014-1; 55014-2; 61000-3-2; 61000-3-3

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4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FIRST USE OF THE MACHINE

FILLING UP THE WATER RESERVOIR

− Press the unlocking levers

available under the drip tray
and pull the machine as it is
shown in the figure.

− Extract the espresso machine

out of the cabinet sliding on
the special slides.

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Hardness of water:

− Before filling up the water reservoir,

make sure that the decalcifying Brita filter
has been soaked in cold water for at least
30 min. (however follow the instructions
printed on the filter package). After this
operation insert the filter into its proper
seat inside the reservoir as it is shown in
the figure.

− If the machine will not be used for long

periods, change the water in the
reservoir and drain the boiler: the
machine has to dispense about half a litre
of water (refer to the chapter”Hot
water”).

− Brita filters are available at any retailer of

electrical household appliances, at our After­Sales Service Centres or at the Shops of
Authorized Spare Parts.

− Extract the reservoir as it is shown in the

figure; then fill it with spring water
(approximately 2.5 litres).

− Insert the reservoir again in its own

housing caring to match the two clutches
of the bottom.

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− Insert the machine into the cabinet pushing

slightly until “CLIK!” can be heard: this is the
signal that the machine has been locked.

FILLING UP THE CONTAINER OF COFFEE BEANS

− Press the unlocking levers

available under the drip tray and
pull the machine as it is shown
in the figure.

− Extract the espresso machine out

of the cabinet sliding on the
special slides.

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− Pour approximately 200 g of

coffee beans into the container
availabe on the right side of
the machine

− Insert the machine into the

cabinet pushing slightly until
“CLIK!” can be heard: this is the
signal that the machine has been
locked.

SIGNALLING WATER MISSING IN RESERVOIR

?? This machine is equipped with a sensor detecting the presence of water in the

reservoir. If there is no water, the machine will signal it with the proper
indicator, then it cannot operate until the reservoir is filled up again.

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PRELIMINARY STARTING: FIRST USE

− After filling up the water reservoir, open the steam/water cock as it is

shown in the figure.

− Switch the espresso machine on by keeping the on-off/stand-by button

pressed until the red LED stops flashing and is kept on. This indicator will
signal the operating condition of the machine (flashing: STAND-BY; lit ON;
out OFF).

− At the same time the red indicator of heating will be on; this LED indicates

the heating phase of the water inside the boiler. Now pressing the key as it
is shown in the figure will enable the machine to dispense some hot water,
then wait until the air inside the boiler has completely exhausted through
the steam/water nozzle.

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− After the water has flowed out (if necessary, repeat the draining operation

several times), close the knob again.

− As soon as the heating LED goes out, the machine has reached the right

temperature and it is ready to make coffee. Only the on-off indicator is kept on.

RESETTING STANDARD VALUES

− This espresso machine is calibrated in factory to make the optimum Italian

espresso, as approved by the coffee University of Naples and complying with
ILLY standards. On the contrary, the values set for weak coffee comply with
German standards.

− If these standard values have to be reset, merely switch the machine on by

pressing both the on/off and hot-water buttons at the same time.

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− A faint flashing of all the LEDs will signal that the factory values have been

reset.

N.B.: The standard values only concern the quantity of water required for
each cup of coffee. Then the measures of ground coffee will not vary.

CAUTION – ADJUSTING THE GROUND COFFEE

− This machine is calibrated in factory for an ideal level of coffee

grinding. The success of a good espresso depends on this grinding level very

much. A too “coarse” grinding will lead to a coffee flowing too fast, with no
cream nor body. On the contrary a too fine grinding will lead to a very strong
coffee flowing “by drops” with a “burnt” taste. Remember that the time
required for an espresso will range from 15 to 25 seconds.

− Press the unlocking levers

available under the drip tray and
pull the machine as it is shown in
the figure.

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− Extract the espresso machine out

of the cabinet sliding on the
special slides.

− Turning the proper adjusting

knob (A-10) will modify the
grounding level. Turning the
knob in clockwise direction will
lead to a fine grinding for a
stronger coffee. Turning the knob
anti-clockwise will lead to a
coarse grinding for a weaker
coffee. The set grinding level can
be read on the lid of the coffee
case: bigger circles mean
“coarse” grinding level (fast­flowing weak coffee), whereas

smaller circles mean “fine”
grinding level (slow-flowing
strong coffee).

− Insert the machine into the

cabinet pushing slightly until
“CLIK!” can be heard: this is the
signal that the machine has been
locked.

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