Espressione Cafe Retro, Cafe Retro 1385 User Manual

c/o The Smith Agency, Ltd.

P. O. Box 669307

Marietta, Georgia USA 30066.0106

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

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Prodotto da: X Type Engineering S.r.l. - Ponsacco (PI) COD. 4055102000 Rev. 0 del 02/07/2004

MOD. 1385

For after sale service please contact:

Espressione Service Center
41 Woodbine Street,
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
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Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS

- Carefully read the instructions before using

- Do not use the coffee maker without water because the pump will burn.

- The cord must not touch any hot parts of the coffee maker.

- Unplug before any maintenance or cleaning operations.

- Do not leave the coffee maker at a room temperature below 0º because
the water remaining in the boiler could freeze and cause damage.

- Disconnect the appliance from the socket before filling with water.

- The appliance is only for domestic use.

- Keep the appliance out of the reach of children while it is operating.

- If the cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
Technical Assistance Service or by a person with similar professional
training in order to avoid any possible risk.

- Do not touch the filter holder hook or the metal steam wand when ope­rating the coffee maker because they may cause burns.

- Do not leave the cord in its housing during use. It must be completely
unwound.

- This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety
feature.

- The appliance must be cleaned, obviously after unplugging it and allo­wing the hot parts to cool, only with a non-abrasive cloth that has been
slightly dampened with water, adding a few drops of neutral non-aggres­sive detergent (never use solvents that damage paint). DO NOT
IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.

- This appliance is in conformity with EC directive 89/336 concerning elec­tromagnetic compatibility.

- ALWAYS KEEP THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

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ESPRESSIONE coffee makers are for those who know how to enjoy the pleasures of life,
beginning with a good cup of coffee. The innovative Thermocream® device gives you hot
and rich coffee shop espresso, right at home. In fact, Thermocream® is designed with a
filter that ensures coffee brewing at constant pressure.
In this manner it is possible to enjoy very creamy coffee with an intense aroma and full­bodied flavor, without the necessity of pressing energetically, and by using whatever type
of blend as long as it is not too fine.
Espressione coffee makers also satisfy cappuccino lovers as they have a MAXI CAP­PUCCINO attachment that allows you to obtain a rich and dense froth in less than ten
seconds. Furthermore, the coffee is ready instantly with Espressione makers as they
have an auto-priming system which allows a cup of coffee to be made immediately, even
if the maker has not been used for a long time or after filling the water tank. Enjoy your
coffee with CAFE’ RETRÓ ESPRESSIONE!

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS

A. On/off switch

Lifted position ( ) coffee maker on

Lowered position: coffee maker off
B. On warning light
C. Coffee brewer/steam switch

Central position: standby

Position ( ): steam distribution

Position ( ): coffee distribution
D. Heating unit warning light
E. Heating unit thermostat (ºC and ºF)
F. Steam lever
G. Water collector tray
H. MAXI CAPPUCCINO attachment and wand for water and steam supply
I. Removable water tank
J. Cord + plug
K. Removable coffee cup storage
L. Filter ring
M. Thermocream® disc
N. Thermocream® filter
O. Measure
P. Coffee presser
Q. Pod ring
R. Cord housing

PRELIMINARY PHASES FOR USE

Check that the main voltage is the same as the one indicated on the appliance plate containing
technical information. Place the coffee maker on a flat surface. Fill the tank with cold water (23

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ounces/0.7 liters MAXIMUM), then reinsert it carefully in its housing. Remove the cord from its
housing (R) and unwind it completely. Insert the plug in a socket which must be equipped with
a ground connection.

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Start the coffee maker by lifting switch (A) into the ( ) position. The warning light (B) will go
on, indicating that the coffee maker is on and the heating unit will begin heating. The first time
you use it, put switch (C) in the coffee ( ) position until water comes out of the filter ring. At
least a cup of water should drain from the heating unit hydraulic circuit. Once finished put
switch (C) in the center position and wait until warning light (D) goes off. At this point the coffee
maker is ready to brew coffee.

HOW TO BREW COFFEE

Measure out the coffee into the filter: for two coffees completely fill two measures, while for one
coffee fill just one. Press the grounds in the filter with the press (P).
Insert the filter ring into its position. Turn the filter ring counterclockwise 40-45 degrees as far as
possible, without forcing it too much. If too much coffee is put in the filter it may be difficult to
turn the filter in its position, or coffee may leak out of the sides of the filter while brewing. The
filter ring should be preheated for a few minutes to ensure a nice, hot cup of coffee. For the fol­lowing coffees this is not necessary. The warning light (D) will go on and off at regular intervals
indicating that the boiler’s thermostat is keeping the water at the right temperature (around 212°
F-100º C for brewing coffee and around 302° F-150º C for making steam). When using the cof­fee maker for the first time and thereafter, it is best to begin brewing coffee only when this light
is off. Position the switch (C) to coffee brewing ( ): the coffee will begin coming out of the
spouts in the filter holder. To stop the flow move the switch back to the central position.
NOTE: Like professional coffee makers, do not remove the filter ring when the coffee distribu­tion switch is turned on (in coffee brewing position ); after making the coffee gradually loo­sen the filter ring by turning it clockwise. The maximum dose for one cup is 1

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milliliters.
No special operation is necessary when the water in the tank runs out, because the coffee
maker is equipped with a special self-priming valve. Just unplug the coffee maker, pull out the
tank and fill it with water again.
ESPRESSIONE’s Thermocream® system has been specifically
designed to best meet the needs of consumers. It is composed of
two parts: the Thermocream® filter (N) and the Thermocream® disc
(M) which can be used as follows:

- Inserting both in the filter ring you obtain coffee with a finer crema

- Using only the filter (N) you obtain coffee with a higher crema

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HOW TO MAKE A CAPPUCCINO

To make cappuccino, hot chocolate or heat any beverage,
move switch (C) to the steam position ( ) and wait until
the warning light (D) goes off, which indicates that the heating
unit has reached the right temperature to produce steam
(approximately 150º C).

WARNING: if small spurts of steam come out of the ring
holder while waiting for the steam, this is completely nor­mal.

At this point turn the steam switch (F) down, making sure to
position the cup under the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device (H): at
first a little water will come out immediately followed by a
strong jet of steam.
Lift lever (F) to stop the steam and place the pitcher of milk to
froth under the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device. Immerse the
wand into the pitcher of milk down to the bottom and lower the
lever (F) again to obtain the desired froth.
During these operations you will notice that the warning light (D) goes on and off at regular inter­vals indicating that the boiler’s temperature is keeping the water required for the steam supply
at the right temperature. It is best to start steam flow only when the warning light is off.

RETURN TO BREW COFFEE

Move the switch (C) to the central position to cool off the heating unit. To cool the heating unit
more quickly, proceed as follows: after placing the receptacle under the wand (H), move the
switch (C) to position ( ) (for coffee brewing) and immediately lower the level (F) (for making
steam): this will cause water to flow out, until the warning light (D) turns back on. At this point,
release the lever (F) and move the right switch (C) to the central position. The coffee maker is
now ready to brew coffee again.

RECOMMENDED REGULAR CLEANING

WARNING: all cleaning operations must be carried out with the coffee maker turned off.
Cleaning the filter containing the ground coffee. Make sure the tiny holes are not blocked

and if necessary clean them with a brush. Make sure that the hole below them is not blocked, if
necessary clean with a pin.
Cleaning the ring filter housing. With use a sediment of coffee grounds may form in the hou­sing where the filter ring is placed. They can be removed with a toothpick. Periodically clean the
perfo-rated disc by running water without putting the filter ring in its housing.

Cleaning the MAXI CAPPUCCINO attachment.
Carry out this operation when the chromed tube is cool to avoid getting burned. Unscrew

the device (H) from the wand and rinse under running water. The wand can be cleaned using a
non-abrasive cloth.
Rescrew the cappuccino attachment until it reaches the end. If necessary clean the hole where
the steam comes from with a pin.
Cleaning the tank. It is advisable to periodically clean the inside of the tank with a sponge or
damp cloth.

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