Asuka A 600 User Manual

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a A 600 . With this coffee machine, you will enjoy full taste and aroma
right from the first cup and make creamy cappuccino as well as tea and other hot drinks. A 600 is
made with top quality components to ensure quality and perfect safety. Please read these
instructions carefully before using the A 600.
IMPORTENT: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (incl. children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have
been given initial supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
MACHINE CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

1. Display

2. On/off button

3. Knob for adjusting amount of water in cup

4. Coffee strength selector

5. 1 cup selector

6. 2 cup selector

7. S service button

8. Coffee dispensing nozzle with adjustable height

9. Drip tray & grid
a. Grid
b. Drip tray
c. Coffee grounds container
d. Contacts

10. Steam preheating button

11. Steam/hot water knob

12. Steam nozzle with milk frothing accessory
12a. Intake valve
12b. Knob
12c. Intake tube

13. Document holder pocket

14. Power cord compartment

15. Power on/off switch

16. Cup Shelf

17. Removable water reservoir

18. Coffee bean container

19. Grind knob

20. Ground coffee compartment

21. Portafilter

22. Door for accessing infusion unit

23. Ground coffee measuring scoop

24. Filter assembly accessory

25. Water softening filter

26. Litmus paper

We are in accordance with its policy of continuous improvement, reserves the right to make any
technical and structural modifications without prior notice.

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PRECAUTIONS

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance.
Use which does not comply with these instructions will invalidate the warranty.
The wiring system to which the appliance is connected must always comply with the laws in
force.
Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the mains voltage is the same as the voltage
indicated on the data label of the appliance and that the power outlet is connected to earth
Always turn off the appliance at the on/off switch before unplugging it.
Do not pull the power cord out of the socket, but grasp the plug itself to avoid damage to the
socket.
Do not allow the power cord to be twisted, crushed, stretched, or come into contact with sharp or
hot surfaces.
Do not use the appliance if the power cable or other important parts are damaged.
Do not use electric extension leads that are not authorised by the manufacturer, as they may cause
damage or fire.
If it is necessary to replace the power supply cable, please refer to the nearest Xpresso authorised
service centre, since the use of a special tool is necessary.
Do not use the appliance near a bathtub, shower or container full of water.
Never immerse the appliance, the cable or the plugs in water or any other liquid.
Use of the appliance in places where there is a danger of explosions is prohibited.
Do not use the product with toxic substances.
Do not lay the hot appliance on surfaces sensitive to heat.
Do not leave the appliance exposed to wind or rain.
Do not place the appliance near a live element, an electric stove or any other source of heat.

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Do not expose the appliance to extreme temperatures.
Never let children or people who are not familiar with how the appliance works use it.
Do not press the buttons hard or with a pointed object such as pen.
Always rest the appliance on a stable surface.
In case of accidental fall of the appliance it is necessary to have it checked by an authorised
service centre as the internal safety features may have been affected.
In case of breakdown or malfunction switch off the appliance and never attempt to disassemble it
but refer to an authorised service centre.
In order to avoid prejudicing the safety of the appliance, use only original spare parts and
accessories approved by the manufacturer.
Do not wind the power cord around the appliance, especially when the appliance is still hot.
Position the machine on a horizontal surface
Do not use lime scale removers which are not authorised by the manufacturer.
Check that there is water in the reservoir before turning on the machine.
Always fill the water reservoir with cold clean water. Do not use milk or any other liquid.
Do not use the appliance if the drip tray and the grill are not in place.
Do not wash coffee machine accessories in the dishwasher.
Do not direct the steam jet on electrical appliances.
Let the appliance cool down before cleaning the hot water nozzle.
PICTURE - Never place your hands inside the jet of steam
Danger of burns!
PICTURE – Do not direct the steam jet at people, animals or debris.
Danger of burns!
Never use beans treated with additives, such as sugar or similar substances

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IMPORTANT: Flipping the power switch (15) while infusion is in progress may result in
damage to the appliance! Turn off the power only when the on/off button (2) is set to off (stand­by mode).
BURN HAZARD!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

* PLEASE NOTE: Maintenance and care (5) please follow these instructions carefully!

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................1

2. OPERATIONAL START UP....................................................................................................................................3

2.1 PREPARING THE COFFEE MACHINE.........................................................................................................3

2.2 ASSEMBLING THE MILK FROTHING ACCESSORY................................................................................3

2.3 USING YOUR COFFEE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME......................................................................4

2.4 SETTING THE GRIND.....................................................................................................................................6

3. PREPARATION.........................................................................................................................................................7

3.1 SELECTING COFFEE STRENGTH................................................................................................................7

3.2 SELECTING THE WATER QUANTITY........................................................................................................8

3.3 BREWING ONE CUP OF COFFEE.................................................................................................................8

3.4 BREWING TWO CUPS OF COFFEE..............................................................................................................9

3.5 BREWING WITH PRE-GROUND COFFEE................................................................................................10

3.6 DRAWING HOT WATER..............................................................................................................................11

3.7 DRAWING STEAM AND FROTHING MILK.............................................................................................11

3.8 MILK FROTHING ACCESSORY.................................................................................................................12

4. PROGRAMMING...................................................................................................................................................14

4.1 FILTER.............................................................................................................................................................14

FILTER ASSEMBLY........................................................................................................................................14

WITHOUT FILTER:.........................................................................................................................................16

4.2 WATER HARDNESS.....................................................................................................................................17

4.3 TEMPERATURE.............................................................................................................................................18

4.4 TIME.................................................................................................................................................................19

ON TIME:...........................................................................................................................................................19

OFF TIME:.........................................................................................................................................................20

4.5 LANGUAGE....................................................................................................................................................20

4.6 STATISTICS....................................................................................................................................................22

5. *NB. MAINTENANCE AND CARE.....................................................................................................................23

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5.1 CLEANING PROGRAMME..........................................................................................................................24

5.2 LIME SCALE REMOVAL.............................................................................................................................27

5.3 GENERAL CLEANING.................................................................................................................................30

6. MAINS (AC) OPERATION...................................................................................................................................31

7. MESSAGES FROM THE SYSTEM.....................................................................................................................32

8. TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................................................................33

9.0 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY.................................................................................................................34

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT

This appliance is intended for home use in accordance with the descriptions and instructions
contained in this manual. Please read the instructions carefully and keep them, as they could be
useful to you in the future.

ATTENTION

This appliance is built according to current regulations for recycling.
Do not throw away the packing materials used to protect the appliance during transportation, but
take them to relevant collecting centers.
Use only original spare parts.
We are declines liability for any damage or accident derived from any use of this appliance,
which is not in conformity with the instructions contained in this booklet.

IMPORTANT

All our products undergo strict controls before leaving the company.

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USEFUL INFORMATION – CHOOSING COFFEE

True espresso coffee is recognizable by its dark colour, typical “crema” and rich flavour.
The flavour and aroma of a coffee bean are the result of a roasting process. Darker coffee beans
have been roasted for a longer time at a higher temperature, and are more aromatic than lighter
coffee beans.
There are many different types of coffee available on the market, containing blends of beans
roasted at different temperatures with different types of aroma. There is also decaffeinated coffee
containing only 2% caffeine. Try using different types of coffee with your espresso machine to
fid the flavour and aroma that best suits your taste.
Ideally, coffee beans should be ground just before using them. Remember that your coffee
MUST BE GROUND FOR PUMP ESPRESSO MACHINES, which means it must be ground
quite finely.
It is a good idea to keep ground coffee in a hermetically sealed container. Coffee easily absorbs
odours.

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2. OPERATIONAL START UP

2.1 PREPARING THE COFFEE MACHINE

Carefully remove the machine and all accessories from the packaging.
Open the lid, remove the water reservoir (17) and rinse it with clean, cold water.
Fill the reservoir no higher than the MAX mark, place it back in the machine and close the lid.
Check that the reservoir (17) is positioned correctly. Fill the reservoir with clean, cold water
only. Do not use sparkling water or any other liquid.

IMPORTANT: To prevent problems caused by lime scale build-up, it is important to use the
machine with the water-softening filter (25). Alternatively, you may also use lime scale remover
(Lime’O), as described in the section on the “lime scale remover program.” If you decide to use
the water-softening filter, follow the assembly instructions under the heading “Filter assembly.”

Open the lid of the coffee bean container (18), fill it with coffee beans and close the lid again. Do
not use coffee beans which have been treated with sugar or other additives during or after
roasting, as they could damage the coffee grinder. Repair costs due to such damage will not be
covered by the warranty.
The steam/hot water knob (11) must be set to 0.

2.2 ASSEMBLING THE MILK FROTHING ACCESSORY

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Assemble all components of the milk frothing accessory as shown in fig. A, leaving no space
between components. Take special care to ensure that the seal on the knob (12b) is inserted all
the way into the valve (12a).

2.3 USING YOUR COFFEE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME

1a. Remove the power cord from the cord compartment (14) and plug it into a suitable outlet.
2a. Press the power switch (15). The on/off button (2) will come on.
3a. Press the on/off button (2). SYS. IS HEATING will appear on the display.
4a. When the machine has heated up, PLEASE RINSE will appear on the display and the service
button (7) will start flashing.
5a. Press the service button (7) to rinse the system out through the coffee dispensing nozzle (8).
6a. The machine is now ready for use.

RECOMMENDATION: Place a dish underneath the outlet to collect water.
You may rinse out the machine at any time during regular operation by letting clean water flow
through the coffee outlet (8), pressing the service button (7).

Filling the system
When you use the appliance for the first time, the pipes inside the machine may not yet be filled
with water. The machine will signal this as follows:

1. After turning the machine on with the on/off button (2), FILL UP PIPE-SYS and TURN
VALVE will appear alternately on the display.

2. Turn the steam/hot water knob (11) to the right. At this point the system will fill with water
and water may flow out of the nozzle (12).

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3. When the TURN VALVE command appears, you may turn the knob (11) to the left again.

4. When the machine has heated up, PLEASE RINSE will appear on the display and the service
button (7) will start flashing.

5. Press the service button (7) to rinse out the system through the coffee dispensing nozzle (8).

6. The machine is now ready for use.

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2.4 SETTING THE GRIND

Important: Grinder may be adjusted only when the coffee grinder is in operation.
The coffee grinder may be adapted to suit the roast of the coffee. We recommend the medium
setting for all roasts.

Open the coffee bean container (18) lid.
With the coffee grinder in operation, turn the knob (19) to the desired position. The smaller the
dot next to the knob, the finer the grind. Remember that:
lightly roasted coffee requires a finer grind
dark-roasted coffee requires a coarser grind

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3. PREPARATION

The machine is shipped ready to make its first cup of coffee. But we recommend you re-program
the main settings to suit your preferences. First of all, follow the steps listed under the
“Programming” heading to adjust the filter and water hardness settings.

NOTE: When using the appliance for the first time, or if the appliance has not been used for some
time, the first coffee you make will not have perfect aroma and should be discarded.

3.1 SELECTING COFFEE STRENGTH

You may set your preferred coffee strength to three levels:

LIGHT = about 7 gr. ground coffee (for Caffe latte, cappuccino)
NORMAL = about 9 gr. ground coffee (for Café crème)
STRONG = about 11 gr. ground coffee (for Espresso, strong coffee)

As soon as the machine is ready for use, the factory setting will appear on the display. It may be
altered by repeatedly pressing the selector (4) until the desired strength appears on the display.

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3.2 SELECTING THE WATER QUANTITY

Use the water quantity control knob (3) to determine the quantity of water.
Turn anti-clockwise to decrease water quantity.
Turn clockwise to increase water quantity.
Water quantity may be altered during the process. The amount of water used to make coffee is
shown on the first line of the display.

RECOMMENDATION: To determine the ideal water quantity for your taste or cup size, proceed
as follows when making your first cup of coffee:

1. Set the water quantity adjustment knob (3) to the following positions:

- to the left for a cup of espresso.

- all the way to the right for a larger cup.

2. Press the 1 cup selector (5). The machine will start making coffee.

3. Just before you reach the desired quantity of coffee, turn the water quantity control knob (3)
slowly to the left until the machine stops dispensing coffee.

4. Note the position shown on the dots appearing on the water quantity adjustment knob (3).

3.3 BREWING ONE CUP OF COFFEE

Place a pre-heated cup underneath the coffee dispensing nozzle (8)
The height of the coffee dispensing nozzle (8) may be adjusted precisely to suit the cup size.
Set the desired coffee strength and water quantity.
Press the 1 cup selector (5)
At this point the machine will begin the infusion procedure.
The procedure may be interrupted at any time by pressing the 1 cup (5) or 2 cup selector (6).

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Important: If making coffee for the first time, the grinding chamber is still empty. After you
grind coffee for the first time, FILL BEANS may appear on the display and the machine may not
make coffee. If this happens, press the selector (5) again to repeat the procedure.

3.4 BREWING TWO CUPS OF COFFEE

Two grinds will automatically be performed to make two cups of coffee.
Place both cups under the coffee dispensing nozzle (8).
Set the desired coffee strength and water quantity for one cup.
Press the 2 cup selector (6).
At this point the machine begins the infusion procedure and makes two cups of coffee in a row.
The procedure may be interrupted at any time by pressing the 1 cup (5) or 2 cup selector (6)

If the machine should run out of water or coffee beans between the two cups, or if the trays need
emptying, a signal will appear and the second cup of coffee will not be made. Follow the
instructions to top up the machine and press only the 1 cup selector (5) to make the second cup of
coffee.

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3.5 BREWING WITH PRE-GROUND COFFEE

First turn the water quantity control knob (3) to the desired quantity of water for one cup.
Open the lid to access the ground coffee compartment (20); FILL POWDER appears on the display.
Fill with a level measuring scoop (23) of ground coffee and close the lid. The words POWDER
READY will appear on the display.
Place the cup under the coffee dispensing nozzle (8) and press the 1 cup button (5)

If you unintentionally open the ground coffee compartment and do not press the coffee button
after putting ground coffee into it, the machine will automatically perform a washing cycle
through the coffee dispensing nozzle (8) one minute after the lid is closed and will then be ready
for se again.

Important: The filling compartment is not a storage compartment. Never put more than one
portion into it and use only freshly ground or vacuum packed coffee. Do not use instant coffee.
You can make instant coffee in the cup using the nozzle (12).

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3.6 DRAWING HOT WATER

Place a cup under the nozzle (12).
Turn the steam/HOT WATER knob (11) to the right.
When HOT WATER comes out of the nozzle, the words HOT WATER appear on the display.
Fill the cup up to the desired level and then set the knob (11) to 0 again.

Be careful not to burn yourself; hot water may splash. The nozzle (12) reaches high temperatures
while in use. Let it cool down for a few minutes before touching it.

3.7 DRAWING STEAM AND FROTHING MILK

1. Press the steam preheat button (10). When the system is ready, the words STEAM IS READY
and TURN VALVE will appear alternately on the display.

2. Immerse the nozzle (12) in the cup full of liquid to be heated.

3. Turn the steam/hot water knob (11) to the right. Important: A little water will come out before
the steam.

4. Turn the knob (11) back to 0 to stop.

5. Press the steam preheat button (10) to restore normal operation of the machine.

6. Steam may continue to be produced for maximum 2 minutes, after which the machine will
automatically stop the procedure. To continue with the procedure, turn the knob (11) to the right
and go back to 0.

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3.8 MILK FROTHING ACCESSORY

The milk frothing accessory is used to emulsify milk taken up directly out of the container. It is a
very useful accessory for making cappuccino and coffee with steamed milk.

Check that the accessory has been connected up correctly, as described in the section on
“ASSEMBLING THE MILK FROTHING ACCESSORY.”
Insert the intake tube (12c) in the container of cold milk.
Make espresso as described in the section “MAKING ONE CUP OF COFFEE.”
Place the cup under the steam nozzle (12).
Press the steam preheat button (10). When the system is ready, the words STEAM IS READY
and TURN VALVE will appear alternately on the display.
When steam starts to come out, open the knob (12b); this will allow milk to be taken up and
frothed directly in the cup.
Use the intake knob (12b) to vary how wide the valve opens and therefore the amount of milk
taken in. With the knob positioned as shown in fig. c, that is, all the way open, milk is warm and
frothy; adjust the knob to an intermediate position for less froth and hotter milk. Position the
knob as shown in fig. B to close the valve.
When this procedure has been completed, return the knob (12b) and the steam knob (11) to their
initial positions.

WARNING – scalding steam hazard: The steam is very hot! Grasp the nozzle by the black
plastic part!

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Residues left on the nozzle after frothing milk are hard to remove when dry, so it is a good
idea to clean the whole assembly as soon as it cools down. Eliminate milk residues in the hole
through which milk passes in the knob (12b) with a needle.

Important: after using the steam wand, it is important to rinse the machine through before making
coffee again to cool down the circuit, or the aroma of the coffee will be spoiled. Place a container
under the coffee dispensing nozzle (8) and press the service button (7) or let a little hot water flow
through the nozzle (12).

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4. PROGRAMMING

Use the following buttons under the display for programming:

P Programming mode
> Selection button
ok Confirmation button
exit Interrupt or conclude programming

The machine allows you to set the following functions:

Filter
Water hardness
Temperature
Time (on time and off time)
Language
Statistics

4.1 FILTER

FILTER ASSEMBLY:
The machine is supplied with a special filter accessory for the water reservoir. The filter is made
of resins and protects the machine from lime scale deposits, filtering out any substances (such as
chlorine and metallic residues) that can alter the flavour and aroma of coffee, while leaving the
mineral content of the water unaltered. For the machine to recognise the presence of the filter,
you must set the filter setting to YES. The factory setting is no filter.

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1b. Press the programming button P.
2b. Press the > button until PROGRAM FILTER appears on the display.
3b. Press ok.
4b. Press > until YES appears on the display.
5b. Confirm by pressing ok.
6b. The words FILTER CHANGE/TURN VALVE will appear alternately on the display.
7b. Empty the water reservoir (17) and screw on the filter using the filter assembly tool (24)
supplied with the portafilter (21).
8b. Fill the reservoir with cold water and put it back inside the appliance.
9b. Place a recipient underneath the nozzle (12) and turn the knob (11) to the right. The
system will perform a rinse cycle.
10b. Wait until water stops flowing out of the nozzle, then turn the knob (11) to the left
again.
The system quickly heats up and is ready for use again.
The service button (7) may carry on flashing. If this happens, press the button (7) to conduct
another short rinse cycle through the coffee outlet (8).

IMPORTANT: The system must be programmed either for use of a water filter or for the
hardness of the water and therefore the manual lime scale removal cycle. You cannot use both of
these settings at the same time.
If you are using the filter on the machine and the system is programmed t “YES,” water hardness
and manual lime scale programming cannot be displayed.

The filter loses its effectiveness after about 50 liters of water. Follow the instructions in the
section on “replacing the water filter” to replace it.

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Important: If you have not used the machine very much, you must replace the filter even if no
indication appears on the display after a maximum of two months (see the section on “manual
filter replacement (25)”).
As a reminder, you may set the replacement date on the wheel on the top of the filter.
For more thorough prevention of lime scale build-up, you should run the “lime scale removal”
program at least once a year even if you regularly use the resin-based filter.

WITHOUT FILTER:

If you no longer want to use the filter, you must re-program the filter setting to “NO.”

This is important as you must use the lime scale removal program if you are not using the filter.

1c. Press the programming button P.
2c. Press > until the words PROGRAM FILTER appear on the display.
3c. Press ok.
4c. Press > again until NO appears on the display.
5c. Confirm by pressing ok. The words PROGRAM FILTER will appear on the display.
6c. From this position you may continue programming or exit by pressing exit.

Don’t forget to program water hardness when not using the filter.

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4.2 WATER HARDNESS

The frequency of lime scale removal depends on the hardness of your local water supply. Set
water hardness correctly as soon as you begin using the machine so that the system will be able to
inform you when the lime scale procedure is necessary.

First test the water using the litmus paper (26) supplied:

Fill a small container with tap water. Dip the litmus paper into it and remove it immediately, then
shake it gently.

After about one minute you will be able to read the results by counting the red dots.

Different levels are distributed as show below:

1 red dot=
1-7° dH / 1-12.6°fH = LEVEL 1
2 red dots=
8-14° dH/ 12.7-25.2°fH = LEVEL 2
3 red dots=
15-21° d/H 25.3-37.8°fH = LEVEL 3
4 red dots=
>21°d/H / >37.8°fH = LEVEL 4

The factory setting corresponds to LEVEL 3.

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1d. Press the programming button P.
2d. Press > until PROGRAM W. HARD appears on the display.
(It will appear only if the filter is programmed to NO).
3d. Press ok.
4d. Press > again until the level of water hardness determined in the litmus paper test
appears on the display.
5d. Confirm by pressing ok, and the words PROGRAM W. HARD will appear on the
display.

From this position you may continue programming or exit by pressing exit.

4.3 TEMPERATURE

You may change coffee temperature to suit your preferences, setting it to NORMAL, HIGH or
MAXIMUM.

The factory setting is “High”.

1e. Press the programming button P.
2e. Press > until PROGRAM. TEMP. appears on the display.
3e. Press ok.
4e. Press > again until the desired temperature level appears on the display.
5e. Confirm by pressing ok, and PROGRAM. TEMP. will appear on the display.
6e. From this position you may continue programming or exit by pressing exit.

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4.4 TIME

You must program the current time before you can program on time.

1f. Press the programming button P to go into Programming mode.
2f. Press > until PROGRAM. TIMES appears on the display.
3f. Press ok, and TIME SETTING will appear on the display.
4f. Confirm by pressing ok. HOURS > 00:00 will appear on the display.
(the arrow will flash).
5f. Press > until the desired time appears.
6f. Confirm by pressing ok. The < arrow will start flashing behind the minutes.
7f. Press > until the minutes are correct.
8f. Confirm by pressing ok, and TIME SETTING will appear on the display.
9f. From this position you may continue programming or exit by pressing exit.

Important: The time setting will be lost if you turn off the power (15) or unplug the machine or if
the power goes off.

ON TIME:

This function is used to program the time you want the machine to switch on.

10f. Press the programming button P to access Programming mode.
11f. Press the > button until PROGRAM. TIMES appears on the display.
12f. Press ok; TIME SETTING appears on the display.

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13f. Press > until UNIT ON AT appears on the display.
14f. Proceed as described in point 4f through point 7f to set the hour and minutes.
15f. Confirm by pressing ok, and UNIT ON AT will appear on the display.
16f. From this position you may continue programming or exit by pressing exit.
On time will be retained in memory even if the power supply is interrupted or switched off.

OFF TIME:

This function is used to program how much time passes before the machine switches off after the
last operation. The factory setting is 5 hours.

17f. Press the programming button P to go into Programming mode.
18f. Press > until PROGRAM. TIMES appears on the display.
19f. Press ok, and TIME SETTING will appear on the display.
20f. Press > until UNIT OFF AFTER appears on the display.
21f. Press > until the number of hours (options from 1-12 hours) after which you want the
machine to switch off appears on the display. If you do not want the machine to switch off, select
Never.
22f. Confirm your choice by pressing ok, and UNIT OFF AFTER will appear on the display.
23f. From this position you may continue programming or exit by pressing exit.

4.5 LANGUAGE

You can choose among eight languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch,
Russian and Portuguese.
The factory setting is English.

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Press the programming button P to go into Programming mode.
Press > until PROGRAM LANGUAGE appears on the display.
Press ok.
Press > until the desired language appears.
Confirm by pressing ok. PROGRAM LANGUAGE will appear on the display.
From this position you may continue programming or exit by pressing exit.

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4.6 STATISTICS

This programming setting may be used to read the frequency at which the following functions
have been set: 1 cup / 2 cups / Powder / Total (number of times making coffee) / Water / Steam /
Cleaning / Lime scale removal / Filter changes.

Press the programming button P to enter Programming mode.
Press > until PROGRAM. STATIST appears on the display.
Press ok.
Press > until the desired indication appears.
Confirm by pressing ok. PROGRAM. STATIST will appear on the display.
From this position you may continue programming or exit by pressing exit.

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5. *NB. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

REPLACING THE FILTER (25):
After filtering about 50 liters of water, the filter is no longer effective. This is signaled on the
display by the instruction FILTER CHANGE and flashing of the service button (7).

RECOMMENDATION: Press the service button only when you want to replace the filter. You
may continue making coffee, hot water and steam, but we recommend you replace the filter
promptly.

1g. Empty the water reservoir (17) and replace the filter.
2g. Press the service button (7) for about 2 seconds. FILTER CHANGE / TURN VALVE will
appear on the display.
3g. Fill the reservoir with cold water and put it back in the machine.
4g. Place a container (approximately ½ liter) under the steam/hot water nozzle (12) and turn the
steam/hot water knob (11) to the right. The system will perform a rinse cycle.
5g. Wait until no more water flows out of the nozzle, and then turn the knob (11) toward the left.
6g. The system will rapidly heat up and the coffee making symbol will appear on the display,
indicating that the machine is ready for use again.

MANUAL FILTER REPLACEMENT:

Even if you make coffee infrequently, the filter must be replaced at least every 2 months. No
signal will appear on the display, and the new filter must be replaced manually.

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As a reminder, you may set the replacement date on the wheel on the top of the filter.

1h. Empty the water reservoir (17) and replace the filter
2h. Fill the reservoir with cold water and put it back in the machine.
3h. Press the programming button P.
4h. Press > until PROGRAM FILTER. Appears on the display.
5h. Press ok. The display will indicate MANUAL RINSING.
6h. Confirm by pressing ok, and FILTER CHANGE / TURN VALVE will appear alternately on
the display.
7h. Proceed as described in point 4g. of the section on “Replacing the filter (25)”.

5.1 CLEANING PROGRAMME

IMPORTANT - Please follow these steps to the letter:
The cleaning program thoroughly cleans all dispensing assemblies, removing coffee residues and
oily deposits which can build up and block up the machine. To run the program, use the special
Xpresso Cleaning Tablets available through Xpresso Direct. [phone]

IMPORTANT: This program is intended solely for cleaning the coffee dispenser assembly. It is
not a lime scale remover program.

When the machine requires a cleaning, the words PLEASE CLEAN will appear on the display,
alternately with the normal operation symbol, and the service button (7) will flash.

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RECOMMENDATION: Press the service button only when you want to perform the cleaning
cycle. You may continue making coffee, hot water and steam, but we recommend you perform
the cleaning cycle promptly.

IMPORTANT: The cleaning program cannot be interrupted once it has started.

1i. Press the service button (7). EMPTY TRAYS will appear on the display, alternating with
FILL WATER.
2i. Remove the drip tray (9b) and the water reservoir (17) and clean them thoroughly.
3i. Fill the reservoir with cold water, and re-assemble the reservoir and trays on the machine.
4i. The machine will perform a brief washing cycle, and the indications CLEANING TAB INTO
and POWDER SHAFT will appear alternately on the display.

RECOMMENDATION: Place a dish of sufficient capacity (about 0.5 liters) under the coffee
dispensing nozzle (8).

5i. Put the cleaning tablet into the powdered coffee compartment (20) and close the lid. The
service button (7) will flash and PRESS S KEY will appear on the display.

Important: do not put the cleaning tablet in the water reservoir (17).

6i. Press the service button (7).
7i. The machine begins the cleaning procedure.
8i. The cleaning procedure is automatic and takes about 10 minutes.
When the cycle has been completed, EMPTY TRAYS will appear on the display.

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9i. Empty the drip tray (9b) and put it back in position.
10i. If necessary, fill the water reservoir (17) with cold water.
11i. The machine quickly heats up to the right temperature and is ready for use again.

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MANUAL CLEANING:
If necessary, you can run the cleaning program even if the alarm does not appear:

1h. Press the programming button P.
2h. Press > until PROGRAM CLEANING appears on the display.
3h. Press ok. The display will indicate MANUAL CLEANING.
4h. Confirm by pressing ok, and EMPTY TRAYS / FILL WATER will appear alternately on the
display.
5h. Proceed as described beginning in point 2i of the “Cleaning program” section.

If you unintentionally start up the cleaning program, you can interrupt it at the beginning of the
cycle by pressing the On/Off button (2) for about 2 seconds.

5.2 LIME SCALE REMOVAL

If you do not use the special filter (25) regularly, it is essential to remove lime scale in the
appliance at least once every two months so as not to compromise the functioning of the
appliance with time. To run the lime scale removal program, use the special Xpresso Lime Scale
Remover (Lime’O) available through Xpresso Direct. [phone]

NOTE: Never use sulphuric acid or any other product containing this acid, as it may compromise
the functioning of the appliance. Do not use vinegar or vinegar-based products for lime scale
removal. Do not use any substance not authorized by the manufacturer; use only special Xpresso
Lime Scale Remover.

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When the machine requires lime scale removal, SYSTEM CALCIF. Will appear on the
display, alternately with the normal operation symbol, and the service button (7) will flash.

RECOMMENDATION: Press the service button before starting the lime scale removal
procedure. You may continue making coffee, hot water and steam, but we recommend you run
the lime scale removal procedure promptly.
Important: Do not interrupt the lime scale removal program once it has started!

1m. Press the service button (7). EMPTY TRAYS will appear on the display.
2m. Completely remove and empty the drip tray (9b) and put it back in position. DESCAL IN
TANK will appear on the display.
3m. Remove the water reservoir (17) and put Sprada Lime Scale Remover (Lime’O) in it with
the corresponding quantity of water, up to the 0.5 liter mark (following the manufacturers
instructions).
Important: Do not put lime scale remover into the ground coffee compartment (20).
4m. Put the reservoir back into the appliance. TURN VALVE will appear on the display.
5m. Place a container of sufficient size (about ½ liter) under the nozzle (12).
6m. Turn the steam/hot water knob (11) to the right to open.
7m. The machine automatically removes lime scale and the lime scale remover solution will
intermittently flow out of the nozzle (12) (about 10 mins.).
8m. When TURN VALVE appears on the display, you can turn the knob to the left (11).
9m. At this point the lime scale removal solution flows into the drip tray
(about 15 mins.).
10m. When the lime scale remover solution has flowed out of the outlet, EMPTY TRAYS
appears on the display.
11m. Remove the drip tray (9b) an the water reservoir (17) and empty them.

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12m. FILL WATER appears on the display.
13m. Fill the reservoir (17) with cold water and put the reservoir and drip tray back in position.
TURN VALVE will appear on the display.
14m. Turn the steam/hot water knob (11) to the right to open.
15m. The system is once again washed intermittently through the steam nozzle (12) (about 5
mins.).
16m. When TURN VALVE appears, you can turn the knob (11) to the left.
17m. The system is washed and water flows into the drip tray (about 5 mins.).
18m. EMPTY TRAYS appears on the display when washing has been completed.
19m. Empty the drip tray (9b) and reassemble it on the machine.
20m. The system rapidly heats up to operating temperature. The service button (7) flashes and
PLEASE RINSE appears on the display.
21m. Press the service button (7) to wash the system out through the coffee dispensing nozzle (8).
22m. The machine is now ready for use.

MANUAL LIME SCALE REMOVAL:

1n. Press the programming button P.
2n. Press > until DESCAL. Appears on the display.
3n. Press ok. MAN. DESCALING appears on the display.
4n. Confirm by pressing ok, and EMPTY TRAYS will appear on the display.
5n. Proceed as described beginning in point 2 of the “Lime scale removal program” section.

If you unintentionally start up the lime scale removal program, you can interrupt the procedure at
the start of the cycle by pressing the On/Off button (2) for about 2 seconds.

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5.3 GENERAL CLEANING

Never submerge the appliance in water. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Clean the case inside and out using only a soft damp cloth.
Empty the drip tray (9b) and the coffee grounds container (9c) only when instructed to do so on
the display. Clean with warm, soapy water occasionally.
When cleaning the drip tray (9b), always remember to clean the contacts (9b) on the back of the tray.
Rinse out the water reservoir every day and fill it with fresh cold water.
Clean the hot water and steam nozzle with a damp cloth after each use.

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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO CONNECT THIS UNIT TO THE MAINS.

6. MAINS (AC) OPERATION

This unit is designed to operate on 240V, 50 Hz current only. Connecting it to other power
sources may damage the unit.

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7. MESSAGES FROM THE SYSTEM

SYMBOL MEANING WHAT TO DO

FILL UP PIPE-SYS The water conveyance system has

water/steam

Open hot not been filled knob(11)

FILL WATER Water reservoir (17) is empty

Water reservoir (17) has been
removed or is incorrectly installed

Fill with cold water

Install the water
reservoir

FILL BEANS Out of coffee beans Fill the container (18) with coffee

beans

Important: The words FILL BEANS will remain on the display until you make coffee.

EMPTY TRAYS The tray (9b) and/or coffee grounds

container (9c) is full and/or container

Empty the tray

TRAYS MISSING The tray (9b) an /or coffee grounds

container (9c) is absent or has not
been installed correctly

The contacts (9d) on the drip tray
are dirty

Insert the drip tray and coffee
grounds container

Clean the contacts

SYSTEM TOO HOT Overheated system Cool down the

system when producing hot water
PLEASE CLEAN The machine needs cleaning Run the cleaning program
SYSTEM CALCIF There are lime scale deposits

in the machine

Run the lime scale

removal program
FILTER CHANGE Filter has expired Replace filter
CLOSE THE DOOR The door of the boiler unit (22) is open Close door

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM MEANING SOLUTION

The machine produces neither hot
water nor steam

Nozzle (12) is blocked Clean nozzle

thoroughly

Insufficient froth Unsuitable milk Use cold milk with

a low fat content
The machine produces
only a few drops of coffee

You are using too fine a
grind. You are using coffee which
is too finely ground

Change the fineness

of the ground Use more coarsely

ground coffee.
The coffee has no “cream” The type of coffee you are using is

not appropriate. Your coffee beans
are not freshly roasted. The grind
you are using is not appropriate for
the type of coffee.

Change the type of coffee used.

Use fresh coffee beans. Adjust the

grind.

The grinding motor is very noisy. Foreign body such as a pebble is in

the grinding motor

Contact the service

centre. You may

continue to use the

machine with

pre-ground coffee
The lime scale removal
program does not work.

Filter programmed as “YES” Program the filter to “NO”

ERROR 1 The illuminated rind on the

“ON/OFF” button (2) is flashing
The appliance is too cold

Let the machine warm up at room

temperature for one or two hours.

ERROR 2 The illuminated ring on the

ON/OFF” button (2) is flashing.
The appliance has not
Heated to the operating temperature.

Let the machine

warm up at room temperature for

one or two hours.

ERROR 3 The illuminated ring on the Call our service centre.

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“ON/OFF” button (2) is flashing
The boiler unit is obstructed
or incorrectly installed.

9.0 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY:

This limited warranty covers your new A 400. This warranty is in effect for the period and usage
described above from the date of the first purchase.

TRANSPORT when sending the machine, use original packaging materials, the inner and outer
cartons or use approximately 2” of bubble wrap and secure the machine properly. Any damage in
transit is NOT covered by this warranty.

This warranty does not cover:
Any machine not distributed by XPRESSO.
Any machine not purchased from an authorized dealer.
Damage cause by accident, abuse, negligence, misuse, improper operation or failure to follow
instructions contained in this manual.
The machine is plugging into an unsuitable power voltage or short-circuited due to water spillage.
Any service or alterations performed by and unauthorized person, company or association.
Damage caused by neglecting and omitting maintenance, cleaning and decalcifying.
Damaged caused by ingredients not allowed in this product.
Damage to the Stainless Steel carafe due to improper use.

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Other limitations and exclusions:
Any implied warranties including fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the
period of the express warranty set forth above and no person is authorized to assume for
EPRESSO and other liability in connection with the sale of the machine. EPRESSO expressly
disclaims liability for incidental and consequential damages cause by the machine. The terms
“Incidental damages” refer to the loss of the original purchaser’s time, loss of the use of the
machine or other costs relating to the care and the custody of the machine. The terms
“consequential damages” refer to the cost of repairing or replacing other property with is
damaged when this machine does not work property. Any loss of income is excluded. The
remedies provided under this warranty are exclude and in lieu of all others. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from Province to
Province.

IMPORTANT; This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they
have been given initial supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.