Gaggia RI8177/50, 10002030, 10001708, 10002484, Platinum Vision Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Operation and maintenance manual

Before using the machine, please read the attached operating instructions.

Carefully read the safety rules

Manual de uso e manutenção

Antes de utilizar a máquina consulte estas instruções.

Leia atentamente as normas de segurança.

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES ...........................................................2

APPLIANCE ...............................................................................................................4

ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................4

INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................5

STARTING THE MACHINE...........................................................................................................5

SETTING THE LANGUAGE .......................................................................................................... 6

AQUA PRIMA» WATER FILTER ..................................................................................................7

DISPLAY ....................................................................................................................8

(OPTI-DOSE) INDICATES THE INDICATES THE COFFEE DOSE PER CUP .................................................. 8

ADJUSTMENTS .........................................................................................................9

COFFEE INTENSITY .................................................................................................................9

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE DRIP TRAY ..................................................................................9

COFFEE GRINDER ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................9

BEVERAGE DISPENSING .......................................................................................10

ESPRESSO / COFFEE / LONG COFFEE ........................................................................................10

DISPENSING BEVERAGES WITH PRE-GROUND COFFEE ................................................................... 11

HOT WATER DISPENSING ........................................................................................................ 12

STEAM DISPENSING ..............................................................................................................13

CAPPUCCINO .......................................................................................................................14

MILK ISLAND (OPTIONAL) .......................................................................................................15

BEVERAGE PROGRAMMING ..................................................................................16

BEVERAGE PROGRAMMING MENU .............................................................................................16

ESPRESSO / COFFEE / LONG COFFEE PROGRAMMING ....................................................................17

PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE .............................................................................18

<LANGUAGE & DISPLAY> «LANGUAGE» MENU ............................................................................19

LANGUAGE & DISPLAY> «CONTRAST» MENU ............................................................................19

ALERTS AND ACOUSTIC SETTINGS> «READY MACHINE» MENU ......................................................20

ALERTS AND ACOUSTIC SETTINGS> «KEY TONE» MENU ..............................................................20

CUP-WARMING SURFACE» MENU ............................................................................................ 20

WATER SETTINGS> «RINSE» .................................................................................................21

WATER SETTINGS> «WATER FILTER» MENU .............................................................................. 21

WATER SETTINGS> «WATER HARDNESS» MENU .........................................................................22

BEVERAGE SETTINGS ...........................................................................................23

«PREBREWING» ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................. 23

COFFEE TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................ 24

«OPTI-DOSE» ADJUSTMENT FOR COFFEE BREWING ...................................................................... 24

WATER QUANTITY ADJUSTMENT FOR COFFEE BREWING ..................................................................24

TIME/DATE SETTINGS ............................................................................................25

SET CLOCK ......................................................................................................................... 25

DATE SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................26

STAND-BY SETTINGS ............................................................................................................. 27

MACHINE ON/OFF ................................................................................................................. 28

MAINTENANCE SETTINGS .....................................................................................30

«PRODUCT COUNT.» MENU .................................................................................................... 30

CLEANING CYCLE» MENU .....................................................................................................31

BOILER DESCALING CYCLE» MENU .........................................................................................32

LOCK DISPLAY» MENU ......................................................................................................... 34

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................35

FACTORY SETTINGS ..............................................................................................................35

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................36

MAINTENANCE DURING OPERATION ...........................................................................................36

GENERAL MACHINE CLEANING .................................................................................................36

CLEANING THE BREW GROUP. .................................................................................................37

ERROR CODES .......................................................................................................38

TECHNICAL DATA ...................................................................................................39

SAFETY RULES .......................................................................................................40

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

During use, every precaution must be taken to limit the risk of ﬁ re, electric shock and/or accidents.

• Read carefully all the instructions and information listed in this manual and in any other booklet contained in the packaging before turning on or using the espresso machine.

• Do not touch hot surfaces.

• To avoid ﬁ res, electric shocks or accidents, do not immerse the cord, plug or body of the machine in water or other liquid.

• Be especially careful when using the espresso machine in the presence of children.

• Unplug the cord when the machine is not in use or during cleaning. Let it cool down before inserting or removing parts and before cleaning.

• Do not use the machine with a damaged cord or plug or in the case of failure or breakdown. Have the machine checked or repaired at the nearest customer service center.

• The use of accessories not recommended by the manufacturer can cause damage to property or injury to persons.

• Do not use the espresso machine outdoors.

• Make sure the cord does not dangle or touch hot surfaces.

• Keep the espresso machine away from heat sources.

• Make sure the espresso machine's main switch is in the "Off" position before plugging it in. To turn it off, turn the switch to "Off" and unplug the cord from the socket.

• Be extremely careful while using the steamer.

Any repair and/or assistance, with the exception of normal cleaning and maintenance operations, must be performed by an authorized customer service center. Do not immerse the machine in water.

• Check that the voltage indicated on the tag corresponds to that of the electrical system of your home.

• Never use warm or hot water to ﬁ ll the water tank. Use only cold water.

• Do not touch the machine's hot parts or the power cord with your bare hands during operation.

• Never wash the machine with corrosive detergents or abrasive utensils. Use only a soft cloth dampened with water.

• To slow down the formation of limescale, we recommend using ﬁ ltered water.

WARNING

GENERAL INFORMATION

This coffee machine is suitable for preparing espresso coffee using coffee beans and it is equipped with a device to dispense steam and hot water.

Warning: no liability is assumed for any damage caused by:

• incorrect use not in accordance with the intended uses;

• repairs not carried out by authorized customer service centers;

• tampering with the power cable;

• tampering with any part of the machine;

• the use of non-original spare parts and accessories;

• failure to descale the machine or use at temperatures below 0°C (32°F).

IN THESE CASES, THE WARRANTY IS NOT VALID.

THE WARNING TRIANGLE INDICATES ALL IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER’S SAFETY. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURIES!

HOW TO USE THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and make them available to anyone else who would use the coffee machine. For further information or in case of problems, please refer to any authorized service center.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

• A short electrical cord has been provided to keep it from twisting or causing tripping.

• Extension cords can be used, but must be used with great care. When an extension cord is used, check that:

a. the voltage listed on the extension cord corresponds to the electrical voltage of the appliance; b. the cord has a grounded, three-prong plug (if the appliance's cord is of this type); c. the cord does not dangle from the table to avoid tripping.

• Do not use multi-sockets

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ELECTRICAL CORD

TOUCH-SCREEN Display

APPLIANCE

Compartment for pre-ground coffee

ACCESSORIES

“Aqua Prima” water ﬁ lter Ground coffee measuring scoop Water hardness tester

Grinder adjustment key Power cable

Brew Group

Coffee grounds drawer

Socket for power cable

Coffee bean hopper

Power button

Service door

Coffee bean hopper cover

Drip tray

Dispensing head

Drip tray + grill

Hot water / steam spout

Water tank

Hot water / steam knob

Cup warming surface

Button for raising/lowering

the drip tray + grill

“Milk Island” connection

E-Plus System

Lubricant for the brew group

1 2 3

When the right temperature is reached, the machine performs a priming and a rinse cycle of the internal circuits. A small quantity of water is dispensed. Wait for this cycle to be completed automatically. See page 21 to enable/disable the rinse function. The screen for beverage dispensing appears on the display; see page 8.

INSTALLATION

Attach the female end of the power cord to the machine. Insert the male end into the power outlet (see data tag).

Place a container beneath the hot water spout.

Remove the coffee bean hopper cover. Fill the hopper with coffee beans.

Close the cover pushing it down completely.

Remove the water tank. We recommend installing the “Aqua Prima” water ﬁ lter (see page 7).

Press the main power button to the “ON” position.

Make sure that the main power button is not pressed in the “ON” position.

Fill the tank with fresh drinking water. Do not exceed the “max” level indicated on the water tank. Once ﬁ lled place the tank back into the machine.

STARTING THE MACHINE

TO ASSESS WATER HARDNESS, SEE “WATER HARDNESS MENU” ON PAGE 22.

1 2 3

These settings allow you to regulate the machine’s parameters to dispense coffee according to the typical parameters of the country where it is used. For this reason, the languages are also differentiated by location.

Set the clock and the calendar of the machine as shown on page 25.

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

INSTALLATION

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1.2.1.1.1 language

English

italiano (it)

Italiano (ch) Deutsch

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italiano (it)

Italiano (ch)

Deutsch

English

italiano (it)

Italiano (ch)

Deutsch

warming up

Press .

If necessary, press the key to display the desired language.

Select the language.

Wait until the machine completes the heating stage.

rinse

When the right temperature is reached, the machine performs a rinse cycle of the internal circuits.

rinse

A small quantity of water is dispensed. Wait for this cycle to be completed automatically. See page 21 to enable/disable the function.

The screen for product dispensing appears on the display.

1.2.1.1.1 language 1.2.1.1.1 language

«AQUA PRIMA» WATER FILTER

To improve the quality of the water you use, and extend the life of your machine at the same time, it is recommended that you install the “Aqua Prima” water ﬁ lter. After installation, go to the water ﬁ lter initialization program (see programming). By using this program, the machine advises the user when the water ﬁ lter must be replaced.

Place a container beneath the hot water spout.

Turn the knob until the position is reached. Water dispensing begins.

Remove the Aqua Prima water ﬁ lter from its packaging. Enter the date of the current month.

Insert the water ﬁ lter in its place within the empty tank (see ﬁ gure); Press down until it clicks into place.

Fill the tank with fresh drinking water. Let the water ﬁ lter soak in the full tank for 30 minutes for correct initialization.

reload water

ﬁ lter

off

1.2.4 water settings

rinse

water

hardness

3/4

water ﬁ lter

off

Have you replaced the old water

ﬁ lter with a new one?

Access programming (see page 18 and 19). Press “water settings”.

Press “reload water ﬁ lter”.

Press “water ﬁ lter”.

Press the

key to conﬁ rm the

activation of the new water ﬁ lter.

1.2.4.2. water ﬁ lter

Once ﬁ nished, the “close steam knob” message appears on the display. Turn the knob back to the rest position ( ). Fill the water tank if necessary. The machine is now ready for use and the “Aqua Prima” water ﬁ lter control is active (see page 21).

1.2 machine settings

language & display

cup-warming

surface

water

settings

alerts and acoustic

settings

• To get the desired coffee, press the corresponding symbol on the display. The machine automatically performs all the necessary operations.

• Press the icon twice to make 2 cups. press twice

light medium strong

The color intensity of the icon indicates the quantity of coffee to be ground for preparing each beverage. The greater the quantity of coffee ground, the stronger the coffee will be.

DISPLAY

Go to the “text format” menu

Enter the programming menu

It is possible to change the type of display and choose between “icon format” and “text format”

ICON FORMAT

Go to the “icon format” menu

TEXT FORMAT

(OPTI-DOSE) INDICATES THE COFFEE DOSE PER CUP

When the machine is programmed to use pre-ground coffee or when a beverage is customized, the icon is displayed in a different way and/or accompanied by an asterisk (see the paragraphs about programming beverages).

pre-ground customization

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espresso

mild

coffee

medium

long

coffee

strong

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Enter the clock menu

The Gaggia coffee machine allows using all types of coffee beans available on the market (except caramelized ones). However, coffee is a natural product and its features may change according to its origin and blend. With some coffee blends it could happen that, after choosing the coffee, it is not brewed and the machine returns to the initial status. In such cases, reduce the quantity of coffee to be ground (e.g.: from “strong” to “medium”), using this function.

MEDIUM COFFEE

STRONG COFFEE

MILD

COFFEE

COFFEE INTENSITY

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE DRIP TRAY

The machine lets you make slight adjustments to the coffee grinder to adapt it to the kind of coffee used.

The adjustment must be performed by pressing the pin located inside the coffee hopper. This must be pressed and turned by means of the supplied key only. Press and turn the pin one notch at a time and brew 2-3 cups of coffee; the grinder adjustment can only be noticed in this way.

The references located inside the container indicate the grind setting.

COFFEE GRINDER ADJUSTMENT

FINE GRINDMEDIUM GRINDCOARSE GRIND

ADJUSTMENTS

Adjust the drip tray before dispensing any products so as to use any kind of cup.

To raise the drip tray, slightly press on the upper key. To lower the drip tray, slightly press on the lower key. When the desired height is reached, release the key.

Note: empty and clean the drip tray daily.

To adjust the intensity of the brewed coffee. The coffee may even be adjusted while brewing. This adjustment has an immediate effect on the selected type of brewing.

E-PLUS SYSTEM - ESPRESSO PLUS SYSTEM

The E-Plus System has been carefully designed to give your coffee the intense taste you desire. Simply turn the knob and you will notice that the coffee goes from mild intensity to strong intensity.

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Choose a beverage and press the corresponding icon on the display: once for 1 cup or twice for 2 cups.

The machine begins grinding the set quantity of coffee.

The machine begins dispensing the selected beverage.

BEVERAGE DISPENSING

COFFEE BREWING CAN BE STOPPED AT ANY TIME BY PRESSING “STOP COFFEE”.

THE STEAM SPOUT MAY REACH HIGH TEMPERATURES: DANGER OF SCALDING. DO NOT TOUCH IT WITH BARE HANDS.

To brew 2 cups, the machine dispenses half of the entered quantity and brieﬂ y interrupts dispensing in order to grind the second coffee dose. Coffee dispensing is then restarted and completed.

This procedure shows how to dispense an espresso. To dispense another type of coffee, press the appropriate icon. Use appropriate espresso or coffee cups so that the coffee does not overﬂ ow.

The machine ends dispensing automatically on the basis of the quantity determined by the manufacturer. It is possible to customize this quantity. See page 16.

Position 1-2 cup(s) to dispense an espresso

Position 1-2 cup(s) to dispense a coffee or a long coffee

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coffee

espresso

ESPRESSO / COFFEE / LONG COFFEE

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The machine allows you to use pre-ground and decaffeinated coffee.Pre-ground coffee must be poured into the appropriate compartment positioned next to the coffee bean hopper. Only use coffee ground for espresso machines and never coffee beans or instant coffee. (see the “Beverage programming” section on page 16)

WARNING: PUT PRE-GROUND COFFEE INTO THE COMPARTMENT ONLY WHEN YOU WISH TO DISPENSE THIS TYPE OF BEVERAGE.

INSERT ONLY ONE SCOOP OF GROUND COFFEE AT A TIME. TWO CUPS OF COFFEE CANNOT BE DISPENSED AT THE SAME TIME.

Press the appropriate key. The display will show:

Pour pre-ground coffee in the appropriate compartment using the measuring scoop provided.

Note:

• If brewing does not start within 30 seconds from the appearance of the message (3), the machine will return to the main menu and discharge any inserted coffee into the coffee grounds drawer;

• If no pre-ground coffee is poured into the compartment, only water will be dispensed;

• If the dose is excessive or if 2 or more scoops of coffee are added, the machine will not dispense the beverage and the coffee in the compartment will be discharged into the coffee grounds drawer.

The preparation of a coffee with pre-ground coffee is shown in the example given below. The pre-ground coffee option is shown with an asterisk on the selected beverage.

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Place 1 cup to brew one coffee.

A message reminds the user to pour pre-ground coffee into the appropriate compartment.

coffee

stop

coffee

The machine begins dispensing the selected beverage.

add pre-ground

coffee!

start!

Press “start!” to begin brewing.

coffee

stop

coffee

stop

coffee

add pre-ground

coffee!

start!

DISPENSING BEVERAGES WITH PRE-GROUND COFFEE

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BEVERAGE DISPENSING

Place a container beneath the steam/hot water spout.

Turn the knob until the position is reached.

Wait until the machine has dispensed the desired quantity of water.

When the machine has dispensed the desired quantity, turn the knob until it is in the rest position (

To dispense another cup of hot water, repeat these operations.

Press the icon.

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steam

hot

water

Select hot water dispensing.

hot water

steam

hot

water

hot water

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Press to return to the main menu.

Note: if the display shows the hot water icon , hot water may be dispensed by simply turning the knob as shown at step 4.

HOT WATER DISPENSING

DISPENSING MAY BE PRECEDED BY SHORT SPURTS OF HOT WATER AND SCALDING IS POSSIBLE. THE HOT WATER/STEAM SPOUT MAY REACH HIGH TEMPERATURES: DO NOT TOUCH IT WITH BARE HANDS. USE THE APPROPRIATE HANDLE ONLY.

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Place a container with the beverage to be warmed up beneath the steam spout.

Heat the beverage; move the container while heating.

When you have ﬁ nished, turn the knob until it is in the rest position (

After dispensing, clean the steam spout as described on page 36.

Note: if the display shows the steam icon

, steam may be dispensed by simply turning the knob as shown at

step 4.

Repeat the operations to heat another beverage.

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hot

water

steam

Press the icon. Select steam dispensing.

Turn the knob until the position is reached.

steam

hot

water

Press to return to the main menu.

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STEAM DISPENSING

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BEVERAGE DISPENSING

steam

hot

water

steam

Select steam dispensing (see steps 2 and 3 on page 13).

Immerse the steam spout in the milk.

Turn the knob until the position is reached.

Froth the milk: move the cup during heating.

When you have ﬁ nished, turn the knob until it is in the rest position (

Fill 1/3 of the cup with cold milk.

Place the cup beneath the dispensing head.

steam

hot

water

steam

Press to return to the main menu.

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Press the key once to brew coffee.

CAPPUCCINO

After dispensing, clean the steam spout as described on page 36. To dispense 2 cappuccinos:

• froth two cups of milk by following steps 1 to 6;

• dispense two coffees by following steps 7 to 9 (then press the icon of the desired coffee twice).

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7 8

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MILK ISLAND (OPTIONAL)

This device, which may be purchased separately, enables you to easily and comfortably prepare delicious cappuccinos.

Warning: before using the Milk Island, read the manual and all precautions carefully for correct use.

Important note: the quantity of milk in the carafe must never be below the “MIN” minimum level nor exceed the “MAX” maximum level. Thoroughly clean all the Milk Island components

after use.

To guarantee best results when preparing cappuccino, we recommend using cold (0-8°C / 32-45°F), partially skimmed milk.

Fill the milk carafe with the quantity of milk desired (between the MIN and MAX levels indicated).

Place the milk carafe onto the base of the Milk Island. Check that the light on the base is green.

Remove the carafe using the handle.

Gently swirl the carafe and pour the milk into the cup.

Position the cup with frothed milk under the dispensing head. Dispense coffee into the cup.

Turn the knob to the position.

Wait for the milk to be frothed.

When the desired milk froth has been reached, turn the knob until it is in the rest position ( ).

The machine will stop automatically after dispensing steam continuously for 2 minutes. To dispense more steam turn the knob to the (

) position and then

back to the

position.

BEVERAGE PROGRAMMING

BEVERAGE PROGRAMMING MENU

Hold down the beverage key for two seconds

Every beverage can be programmed according to your individual tastes. This is shown by an asterisk on the customized beverage.

To program the desired beverage:

Once a beverage has been customized, the machine will use these settings when brewing that particular beverage. To modify the quantity of coffee, you must reset the customization.

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3 4

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To brew a different amount of coffee than the one preset by the manufacturer, press “custom coffee dose” before the end of the brewing cycle in progress. When the desired quantity is reached, press “stop coffee”.

By pressing start! the machine prepares to brew coffee.

The machine will automatically start and ﬁ nish a brewing cycle according to the standard settings.

The brewing cycle may be interrupted only by pressing “stop coffee”. If the key is not pressed the coffee may overflow.

Once brewing is completed, you must press

within ﬁ ve

seconds.

If is not pressed the machine returns to the main menu and the customized settings will not be saved.

The display shows the conﬁ rmation of the saved settings, and the machine automatically returns to the main menu.

After pressing “start!”, the machine will perform a brewing cycle.

ESPRESSO / COFFEE / LONG COFFEE PROGRAMMING

Enter the menu of the coffee to be customized (press the corresponding icon for two seconds).

In this phase you can:

select the use of pre-ground coffee

save settings return to the previous

window

select the quantity of coffee to be ground (opti-dose)

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start!

coffee

stop

coffee

custom

coffee dose

standard

coffee

dose

coffee

stop

coffee

custom

coffee dose

coffee

saved!

coffee

PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE

Some of the machine’s functions may be programmed according to your custom settings.

Press “go to menu”.

The main programming menu will appear.

programming the machine operations (see page 19.)

beverage programming

(see page 23)

setting (see page 25):

- current date and time;

- stand-by mode;

- turn on/off times over the span of a day (energy saving).

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beverage

settings

machine settings

time/date

settings

MACHINE SETTINGS

maintenance

settings

cleaning cycles (see page 30)

activate stand-by mode

special functions

(see page 35)

Exit

2. main menu

special

settings

After having set each of the following menus, press

to return to the previous screen WITHOUT saving the new settings;

to save;

to return to the main menu WITHOUT saving the new settings.

<LANGUAGE & DISPLAY> «LANGUAGE» MENU

To change the display language of the messages. Press “language & display” and “language”.

This function was described at the beginning of the manual. This setting is of fundamental importance for correctly adjusting the parameters of the machine according to the country where the machine is used.

MACHINE SETTINGS

When the machine settings are selected the following screen appears. Here you may:

set:

the menu language

the display contrast

set the functions for the water treatment

1.2 machine settings

language &

display

cup-warming

surface

language &

display

1.2.1.1.1 language

English

language

English

italiano (it)

italiano (ch)

1.2.1.2. contrast

contrast

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<LANGUAGE & DISPLAY> «CONTRAST» MENU

To set the correct contrast of the display. Press “language & display” and “contrast”.

Adjust the contrast by pressing + or –

water

settings

activate/deactivate the acoustic alarms

alerts and

acoustic

settings

the operation of the

cup-warming surface

Deutsch

In this menu you can:

To display the other available languages.

language &

display

PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE

<ALERTS AND ACOUSTIC SETTINGS> «MACHINE READY» MENU

This function activates/deactivates a tone every time the machine is ready. Press “alerts and acoustic settings” and “machine ready”.

alerts and

acoustic

settings

1.2.2.1. machine ready

off

machine

ready

<ALERTS AND ACOUSTIC SETTINGS> «KEY TONE» MENU

This function activates/deactivates a tone every time a key is pressed. Press “alerts and acoustic settings” and “key tone”.

activate the tone deactivate the tone

alerts and

acoustic

settings

1.2.2.2. key tone

off

key tone

activate the key tone deactivate the key

tone

«CUP-WARMING SURFACE» MENU

To set the operation of the cup-warming surface located on the upper part of the machine. Press “cup-warming surface”

keep the cup-warming

surface always on.

In this menu you can:

keep the cup-warming

surface off when the machine

is in stand-by mode

keep the cup-warming surface always off.

cup-warming

surface

1.2.3. cup-warming surface

always on

always off

off while in

stand-by

In this menu you can:

<WATER SETTINGS> «RINSE»

To clean the internal circuits in order to guarantee that the beverages are only made with fresh water. The function is enabled as default by the manufacturer. Note: this rinse cycle is performed every time the machine is turned on after the warming phase. Press “water settings” and “rinse”.

water

settings

1.2.4.1. rinse

off

rinse

activate the rinse

cycle

deactivate the rinse cycle

In this menu you can:

<WATER SETTINGS> «WATER FILTER» MENU

To activate/deactivate the warning to replace the “Aqua Prima” water filter. The machine informs the user when the “Aqua Prima” water filter needs to be replaced. Press “water settings” and “water filter”.

water

settings

1.2.4.2. water ﬁ lter

off

water ﬁ lter

off

activate the control deactivate the control

In this menu you can:

reload water ﬁ lter

Important note. This setting automatically adjusts the parameters which allow the user to perform correct machine maintenance.

Select: on: only when the “Aqua Prima” water ﬁ lter is installed in the water tank as shown on page 7. This function is automatically activated after selecting “reload water ﬁ lter”. off: when there is no “Aqua Prima” water ﬁ lter in the water tank. reload water ﬁ lter: when a new “Aqua Prima” water ﬁ lter is installed in the water tank.

proceed with the initialization

(cleaning) of the water ﬁ lter.

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PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE

<WATER SETTINGS> «WATER HARDNESS» MENU

With the “Water hardness” function you can adapt your machine to the hardness degree of the water you use. This way, the machine will require descaling at the appropriate time. Hardness is expressed on a scale from 1 to 4. The appliance is preset at value 3. Press “water settings” and “water hardness”.

water

settings

1.2.4.3. water hardness

water

hardness

3/4

In this menu you can:

Immerse the water hardness tester provided with the machine in water for 1 second.

Check the value.

The tester may be used only for one measurement.

Set the water hardness obtained from the test on the machine by pressing + or –.

BEVERAGE SETTINGS

To adjust the general brew parameters of the various types of coffee. Press “beverage settings” on the main menu.

By selecting each beverage, you can adjust:

the coffee’s brew temperature

the quantity of coffee to be ground

(opti-dose) or the use of

pre-ground coffee

coffee prebrewing

The current status is indicated below each setting.

«PREBREWING» ADJUSTMENT

To set the prebrewing function: the coffee is slightly dampened before brewing to bring out the full aroma of the coffee which acquires an excellent taste. Press “prebrewing”.

normal

prebrewing

strong (longer) prebrewing

deactivate

prebrewing

1.1. beverage settings

espresso

coffee

long coffee

1.1.2. coffee settings

prebrewing

strong

temperature

medium

aroma

medium

coffee

volume

the length of the coffee

1.1.2.1. coffee prebrewing

medium

strong

off

prebrewing

strong

In this menu you can select:

200

COFFEE TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

To set the temperature for preparing coffee. Press “temperature” and select the desired temperature.

Low

temperature

Medium temperature

High

temperature

«OPTI-DOSE» ADJUSTMENT FOR COFFEE BREWING

To set the coffee quantity to be ground and to set the use of pre-ground coffee. You can adjust your beverage according to the quantity of coffee used, or you may choose to prepare it with decaffeinated coffee using the “pre-ground” function. Press “coffee aroma”.

strong aroma

1.1.2.2. cof fee temperature

low

medium

high

temperature

medium

1.1.2.3. coffee aroma

mild

medium

strong

aroma

medium

pre-ground

mild aroma

medium aroma

the use of pre-ground coffee

WATER QUANTITY ADJUSTMENT FOR COFFEE BREWING

To set the water quantity to be used for preparing coffee. Press “coffee volume”.

coffee

volume

1.1.2.4. coffee water dose

Adjust the quantity by pressing + or –

PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE

In this menu you can select:

Adjust the quantity according to the cups you wish to use.

SET CLOCK

It is important to correctly set the clock for turning the machine on and off (energy saving mode). Press “set clock”.

TIME/DATE SETTINGS

To set the current time, the stand-by timer and the energy saving function. Press “time/date settings” from the main menu.

In this menu you can:

set the current time

1.3 time/date settings

set clock

date settings

set the date

1.3.1. set clock

current time

08:00

time format

24 hr

In this menu you can:

set the time view mode (in 24 hour or am/pm format).

set the current time

Current time

To set the current time on the machine. Press “current time”.

1.3.1.1. current time

08 h

set clock

current time

08:00

00 min

Adjust the hour by pressing + or –

Adjust the minutes by pressing + or –

stand-by

settings

after 3 hours

machine

on/off

set the parameters for

stand-by after the last

dispensing

set the intervals (three intervals that can be activated separately) for turning the machine on and off (energy saving).

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