ELEKTRA Professional espresso coffee machines User Manual

Macchine da caffè espresso professionali

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ITALIAN ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINES

F MANUEL DE L’USAGER E MANUAL DEL USUARIO

Professional espresso coffee machines

Professionelle Espressomaschinen

Machines à café expresso professionnelles

Máquinas Profesionales para café espresso

ITALIAN ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINES

CONTENTS

A INTRODUCTION

B GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

C DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

COFFEE DISPENSING (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

DISPENSING OF HOT WATER AND STEAM (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

ELIMINATION OF CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM SALTS FROM THE WATER (K-S-M-C-B)

ELIMINATION OF CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM SALTS FROM THE WATER (Kwts)

AUTOMATIC REGENERATION OF THE WATER SOFTENER RESINS (Kwts)

ELIMINATION OF CHLORINE AND ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FROM THE WATER (Kwts)

CONTROL OF WATER LEVEL IN THE BOILER (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

CONTROL OF WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE BOILER (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

STABILIZING THE BREWING TEMPERATURE (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

MEASURING THE BREWING PRESSURE (K-S-M-C-B)

MEASURING THE BREWING PRESSURE (Kwts)

MEASURING THE WATER SUPPLY PRESSURE (Kwts)

PROTECTING THE HEATING ELEMENTS (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

PROTECTING FROM OVERHEATING (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

UPPER CUP TRAY (S-M-C-B)

UPPER CUP HEATER TRAY (K-Kwts)

DRIP TRAY (K-Kwts)

USER ALERTS (S-M-C-B)

USER ALERTS (K-Kwts)

BASIC PROGRAMMING (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING (K-Kwts)

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D UNPACKING

INSTALLATIONE

ADJUSTING THE FEET (K-Kwts)

WATER CONNECTIONS (K-S-M-C-B)

WATER CONNECTIONS (Kwts)

WATER SOFTENER CONNECTION (K-S-M-C-B)

WATER SOFTENER CONNECTION (Kwts)

CONNECTION WITHOUT WATER SOFTENER (Kwts)

DRAIN CONNECTION (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

FILLING THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS (K-S-M-C-B)

FILLING THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS (Kwts)

FLUSHING THE MACHINE (USA NSF requirements) (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

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FGADJUSTMENTS

SELECTION OF LANGUAGE (K-Kwts)

SETTING OF DATE AND TIME (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

STORING OF MEASURED WATER SUPPLY HARDNESS (Kwts)

STORING OF WATER SOFTENER TYPE (Kwts)

ADJUSTING THE BREWING TEMPERATURE (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

ADJUSTING THE BREWING PRESSURE (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

ADJUSTING THE SALINITY OF THE BREWING WATER (Kwts)

PROGRAMMING OF COFFEE DOSES (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

PROGRAMMING OF NIGHT CYCLE (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

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USE

SWITCHING ON (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

USE OF THE WORKING AREAS (M-B)

USE OF THE WORKING AREAS (S-C)

USE OF THE WORKING AREAS (K-Kwts)

COFFEE DISPENSING WITH MANUAL DOSING (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

COFFEE DISPENSING WITH AUTOMATIC DOSING (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

COFFEE DISPENSING WITH AUTOMATIC DOSING BUT WITH

POSSIBILITY OF STOPPING IT MANUALLY (S-M-C-B) WARMING THE CUPS (S-M-C-B)

WARMING THE CUPS (K-Kwts)

MAKING THE COFFEE (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

MAKING CAPPUCCINO, MILK AND OTHER HOT DRINKS (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

MAKING TEA – CAMOMILE TEA - ETC (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

USING BASIC PROGRAMMING (S-M-C-B)

USING BASIC PROGRAMMING (K-Kwts)

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

DAILY CLEANING OF THE GROUPS AND FILTERHOLDERS (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

DAILY CLEANING OF STEAM WANDS (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

WEEKLY CLEANING OF THE GROUPS (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

WEEKLY CLEANING OF THE FILTERS AND FILTERHOLDERS (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

WEEKLY CLEANING OF LOWER DRIP TRAY (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

WEEKLY CLEANING OF BODY (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

CLEANING THE WATER SOFTENER (K-S-M-C-B)

REGENERATING THE WATER SOFTENER RESINS (K-S-M-C-B)

REGENERATING THE WATER SOFTENER RESINS (Kwts)

CHANGING THE ACTIVATED CARBON CARTRIDGE (Kwts)

RINSING THE WATER TREATMENT CIRCUIT (Kwts)

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I DATA MANAGEMENT

DISPLAY OF FUNDAMENTAL PARAMETERS (S-M-C-B)

DISPLAY OF FUNDAMENTAL PARAMETERS (K)

DISPLAY OF FUNDAMENTAL PARAMETERS (Kwts)

DISPLAY AND RESET OF COFFEE PRODUCTION (K-Kwts)

DISPLAY AND RESET OF WATER CONSUMPTION (K-Kwts)

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J TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: BUFFER BATTERY ABOUT TO GO FLAT (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

STEAM DOES NOT COME OUT OF THE WAND WHEN THE MACHINE IS HOT (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

WARNING: WATER LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM FAULT (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

WATER COMES OUT OF THE STEAM WAND (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

FLASHING OF THE PUSHBUTTON LED DURING DISPENSING (S-M-C-B)

WARNING OF NOT SATISFACTORY BREWING AND FLASHING OF THE DISPENSING PUSHBUTTON LED (K-Kwts)

WATER DOES NOT COME OUT OF THE DISPENSING GROUP WHEN THE MANUAL BUTTON IS USED (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

ONE DISPENSING GROUP STARTS UP ON ITS OWN (M-B)

WARNING: INADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY PRESSURE (Kwts)

WARNING: NO WATER IN THE BOILER (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

WARNING: BREWING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FAULT (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

ONE DISPENSING GROUP DOES NOT HEAT SUFFICIENTLY (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

THE GAUGE SHOWS A BOILER PRESSURE NOT BETWEEN 0.6 AND 1.6 BAR (S-M-C-B)

THE GAUGE SHOWS A BREWING PRESSURE NOT BETWEEN 8 AND 9 BAR (S-M-C-B)

WARNING: WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM FAULT (Kwts)

NO SALT LOADING (Kwts)

THE WATER SOFTENER AND ACTIVATED CARBON CARTRIDGE CAPS DO NOT OPEN (Kwts)

THE DRIP TRAY IS FULL AND OVERFLOWING WITH WATER (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

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DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE

TYPE APPROVALS

EUROPEAN TYPE APPROVALS (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

AMERICAN TYPE APPROVALS (S-M)

TEST DOCUMENTATION

GUARANTEE

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INTRODUCTIONA

This manual applies to the entire range of professional coffee machines manufactured by ELEKTRA. Each topic has been speciﬁ cally treated in a separate paragraph for each model belonging to the range, indicating the title of the paragraph itself and the models to which it refers, using the letters shown below:

- K = K model

- Kwts = Kwts model

- S = SIXTIES model (Compact)

- M = MODERN and GOLD models (Maxi and Extramaxi)

- C = CLASSIC model (Barlume)

- B = BELLE EPOQUE model (Vertical 2-3 units)

The SIXTIES model Deliziosa is not included; see the user’s manual October 2007 edition for this model.

The manual contains all the instructions required for the installer, the operator (barman) and the manager or owner of the bar. It also contains some useful recommendations for guiding the service technician in the event of malfunctioning.

U.S.A. - ATTENTION: These instructions include some particular speciﬁ cations for the US and Canadian markets.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND

SAFETY REGULATIONS

This booklet is an essential and integral part of the product and must be given to the user. It contains basic safety instructions that must be followed for the installation, operation and maintenance of the appliance. Save these instructions.

After having unpacked the appliance, make sure it is intact. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact a qualiﬁ ed engineer. The packing elements (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) should not be left within reach of children since they are potential sources of danger.

Before connecting the appliance, check that the mains electricity supply corresponds to the data given on the rating plate. The rating plate is located under the drip tray (K-Kwts-S-M-C) or inside the upper cup tray (B). The appliance should be installed by a qualiﬁ ed engineer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with current safety regulations. Incorrect installation could cause injury to persons or animals and damage to property, for which the manufacturer cannot be held liable.

This appliance is only electrically safe when it has been connected to an efﬁ cient grounding system in compliance with current safety regulations.

Make sure that this fundamental safety requirement has been observed and if in doubt request a thorough check of the system by a qualiﬁ ed electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage that may be caused by failure to ground the appliance. Check that the current carrying capacity of the system is adequate for the maximum rated output of the appliance (as indicated on the rating plate). If in doubt, apply to a qualiﬁ ed technician. He should also make sure that the section of the cables is adequate for the power absorbed by the appliance. Do not use adapters, multiple current taps or extension cables. If it is absolutely necessary, only use plugs, simple or multiple adapters and extensions that comply with current safety regulations. Make sure, however, that the limit of current carrying capacity does not exceed that indicated on the simple adapter and extensions or the maximum power value indicated on the multiple adapter.

This appliance should only be used for the purpose for which it was designed. Any other use is to be considered as unsuitable and therefore dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage or injury caused by improper, wrong or unreasonable use.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

- the appliance should be used in environments where the temperature does not fall below 5 °C or rise above 40 °C;

- the appliance has a water circuit containing water, which must not be allowed to freeze otherwise the appliance could be damaged;

- the appliance should not be cleaned using water jets or installed in a place where water jets could be used for cleaning;

- the appliance should be installed on the level – it must not slope;

- do not touch the appliance when hands or feet are wet or damp;

- do not operate the appliance barefoot;

- do not use extension cables in bathrooms or shower-rooms;

- do not tug the power supply cable to disconnect the appliance from the mains supply;

- do not expose the appliance to the elements (rain, sun, etc.);

- do not allow children or incompetent persons to use the appliance.

Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply before carrying out any

maintenance, by pulling out the plug or by switching off at the mains switch. To clean the appliance, follow the instructions in this booklet.

In the event of failure or malfunctioning of the appliance, switch it off and under no circumstances try to repair it yourself. Always request service by a qualiﬁ ed technician. Any repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment should only be carried out at the factory or by an authorized service center using only original spare parts. Failure to comply with these instructions could jeopardize the safety of the appliance.

The appliance should be connected to the electricity supply through a multipolar linked switch having a contact separation of at least 3 mm in all poles, in compliance with current safety regulations.

Unwind the whole power supply cable to prevent dangerous overheating.

Do not obstruct the intake and outlet grilles. In particular do not cover the upper cup tray with a cloth or such like.

The supply cable of this appliance should not be replaced by the user. Should the cable be damaged, switch off the appliance and apply solely to a qualiﬁ ed electrician for replacement. Should the machine be used no longer, it must be made inoperative by cutting the supply

cable after having disconnected it from the electrical power supply. Make sure that all those parts which could be possible sources of danger are made harmless.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

The main functions of the machine, and its relative parts, are described below, with a view to ensuring its maximum performance.

COFFEE DISPENSING (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

Independent dispensing groups with predosed or manual selections. Filterholders for one or two cups.

DISPENSING OF HOT WATER AND STEAM (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

The machine has one or two steam wands and a hot water dispenser which allows the use of large milk or water containers thus guaranteeing good general ergonomics.

ELIMINATION OF CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM SALTS FROM THE WATER (K-S-M-C-B)

This enables the elimination of scale deposits in the machine thanks to a water softener that softens the water, eliminating the calcium and magnesium salts contained in it. The water softener is not incorporated in the machine and has an independent manual or automatic function.

ELIMINATION OF CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM SALTS FROM THE WATER (Kwts)

This enables scale deposits to be removed from the machine. It consists of an ion exchange resin water softener, completely and automatically managed by the machine.

AUTOMATIC REGENERATION OF THE WATER SOFTENER RESINS (Kwts)

When the resins in the water softener are used up, all the operator has to do, on receiving the automatic prompt from the machine, is to load the salt. During regeneration, the system automatically excludes the water treatment circuit from the machine water supply, allowing the machine to operate without it.

ELIMINATION OF CHLORINE AND ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FROM THE WATER (Kwts)

Removes the bad taste and deposits caused by the Chlorine and eliminates bacteria, making the water purer. It consists of a silver-loaded activated carbon cartridge ﬁ tted inside the machine, at the water supply inlet. The system signals the exhaustion of the cartridge in relation to the volume of water that it has treated and excludes it automatically from the machine water supply circuit, allowing the machine to continue operating without it.

CONTROL OF WATER LEVEL IN THE BOILER (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

This is done by means of a level probe which controls the water level in the boiler, topping it up automatically when required.

CONTROL OF WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE BOILER (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

This keeps the temperature of the coffees constant as opposed to the temperature and the pressure of the steam. Consequently, it also controls the pressure in the boiler.

STABILIZING THE BREWING TEMPERATURE (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

Each dispensing group has a heating circuit for brewing water that functions with a heat exchanger. This circuit ensures that the dispensing group remains at a constant and optimal temperature even when it is not being used thanks to the effect of the natural circulation of hot water ﬂ owing through the circuit itself.

MEASURING THE BREWING PRESSURE (K-S-M-C-B)

This enables the manual regulation of pump pressure during coffee dispensing. The pressure is displayed on the gauge clearly visible in the working area. On the K model, the gauge is ﬁ tted inside the machine.

MEASURING THE BREWING PRESSURE (Kwts)

Through the reading of the display, this enables the manual regulation of pump pressure during coffee dispensing.

MEASURING THE WATER SUPPLY PRESSURE (Kwts)

Enables automatic protection in the event of a water supply stoppage.

PROTECTION OF THE HEATING ELEMENTS (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

This consists of a safety level probe that triggers the cutting off of power to the heating elements. Resetting takes place through Basic Programming. See chapter “G – USE”.

PROTECTION FROM OVERHEATING (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

In each of following cases:

- Excessive duration of heating

- Exceeding of maximum allowable temperature value, the heating elements are disabled and a major fault is reported.

UPPER CUP TRAY (S-M-C-B)

These models are equipped with cup heater trays with the capacity to contain a large number of cups on various levels and to keep them warm in order to guarantee an excellent cup of coffee. The heat is generated by a natural ﬂ ow of hot air from the inside of the machine.

UPPER CUP HEATER TRAY (K-Kwts)

Models equipped with larger cup heater trays and electric heating with automatic temperature control. The heating can either be enabled or disabled.

DRIP TRAY (K-Kwts)

Improves the draining and cleaning of the work counter. Avoids blocking of the drain.

USER ALERTS (S-M-C-B)

The machine can give the user a series of alerts through different LED light on/off combinations for each coffee dispensing button, on each of the two or three groups on the machine. Symbols are used in this manual to indicate these alerts as follows:

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

Led all off:

Led of the long single coffee button of group 1 on with ﬁ xed light:

Led of the long single coffee button of group 1 ﬂ ashing:

Led of the long single coffee button of group 1 slowly fading light:

Slow ﬂ ashing led sequence:

Fast ﬂ ashing led sequence:

USER ALERTS (K-Kwts)

The machine can give the user a series of alerts written in the selected language through an alphanumeric display arranged along two rows with sixteen characters each. The writing may be ﬁ xed, scrolling or ﬁ xed but divided over two or more screen displays if very long: wait and read the complete written message to ensure you fully understand the alert.

2021BASIC PROGRAMMING (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

This enables the implementation of some of the Adjustment, Maintenance and Data Management functions. It also facilitates the providing of telephonic assistance. Basic Programming is the exclusive responsibility of the installer/service technician

or of the owner of the business .

It is carried out using the key provided. These functions are as follows:

- Selection of the language (K-Kwts)

- Setting of date and time (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

- Setting of increase (or decrease) of brewing temperature (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

- Storage of measured water hardness (Kwts)

- Selection of softener type (Kwts)

- Programming of coffee doses (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

- Programming of night cycle (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

- Reset of heating element safety device (K-Kwts-S-M-C-B)

- Rinsing of the water treatment circuit (Kwts)

- Reset of scheduled maintenance call (K-Kwts)

- Reset of activated carbon cartridge changing alert (Kwts)

- Display and reset of coffee production (K-Kwts)

- Display and reset of water consumption (K-Kwts)

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING (K-Kwts)

This allows the personalization of certain machine functions according to important servicing, marketing or individual end Customer requirements Special Programming is the exclusive responsibility of the dealer’s specialized technician who will have been speciﬁ cally trained by ELEKTRA to do so. Special Programming should be carried out on the dealer’s premises prior to installation. It is carried out via PC by connecting a special cable to the machine’s electronic control unit and the ELEKTRA program. These functions are as follows:

- Setting of preventive maintenance program.

- Activation of start of dispensing only upon reaching the ideal brewing temperature.

- Activation of brewing suitability control according to Italian espresso standards.

- Activation of a maximum time between one regeneration and another (WTS version only).

- Personalization of maximum coffee dispensing time.

- Personalization of the maximum heating element “on” time.

- Personalization of the reset code for the scheduled maintenance call, coffee production and water consumption.

- Saving and printing of all machine conﬁ guration data.

- Saving and printing of all machine cumulative historical data.

UNPACKINGD

Packaging is carried out with the aim of protecting the machine from damage during transportation. The packaging materials used are recyclable. They are, therefore, chosen according to environmental protection criteria and ease of disposal, the latter process being geared at further integration in productive cycle materials. Thanks to this mechanism, not only is the volume of waste reduced but a more rational use of non renewable resources is also ensured.

1) Cut the strap that keeps the box closed.

2) Open the top of the box and remove the shock-proof panels inside, remove the accesso ries contained inside them and take out the present manual, keeping these articles to hand for the later phases of use of the appliance.

place out of the reach of children.

4) Working with at least one other person, grasp the base of the machine from inside the box and remove it by lifting it upwards.

5) Remove any other packaging materials and protections attached to the machine.

6) Hand the packaging materials over to an authorized enterprise for disposal and

recycling.

Remove the nylon bag covering the upper part of the machine and put it in a safe

INSTALLATIONE

Installation must be carried out exclusively by a specialized technician from the Technical

Assistance Service.

The company Elektra declines any and all responsibility for tampering or interventions carried out by non authorized persons. Such intervention automatically renders the guarantee null and void.

ATTENTION: (USA NSF requirements) The equipment is to be installed to comply with the Basic Plumbing Code of the Building Ofﬁ cials and Code Administration International, Inc. (BOCA) and the Food Service Sanitation Manual of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

ADJUSTING THE FEET (K-Kwts)

Place the machine on the work counter and ensure that it is level, by adjusting the length of the feet. Turn the chrome-plated foot counter-clockwise, when viewed from underneath, to lengthen it and clockwise to shorten it. There are no screws or nuts to be loosened or tightened.

WATER CONNECTIONS (K-S-M-C-B)

The water is fed thanks to a connection with the drinkable water supply at a minimum pressure of 1.5 bar and a maximum pressure of 4 bar. Should the water supply pressure exceed 4 bar, install a pressure reducer upline of the coffee machine / water softener system. An external check-valve may be required to meet local regulations. The machine has a ﬂ exible steel-braided connection pipe with a 3/8 female connection, approx. 1.5 metres in length.

1) Connect the ﬂ exible pipe to the coupling located on the bottom of the machine.

2) If the machine is being installed without a water softener (not recommended unless a centralized water softening system has been installed) connect the ﬂ exible pipe to the water supply.

WATER CONNECTIONS (Kwts)

The water is fed thanks to a connection with the drinkable water supply at a minimum pressure of 1.5 bar and a maximum pressure of 4 bar. Should the mains pressure exceed 4 bar, install a pressure reducer upline of the coffee machine/water softener system. An external check-valve may be required to meet local regulations. The machine has three ﬂ exible connecting pipes with 3/8 female connections, approx. 1.5 metres in length.

1) Connect each ﬂ exible pipe to the couplings located on the bottom of the machine. The three couplings are marked “1”, “2” and “W”.

2) Flush the water supply to ensure that it is clean and after couple to it the ﬂ exible pipe coming from the “W” coupling. Do not open the water supply.

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