Gastroback 42612 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DESIGN ESPRESSO MASCHINE ADVANCED PRO G

Art.-Nr. 42612 Design Espresso Maschine Advanced Pro G

Read all provided instructions before first usage!

Model and attachments are subject to change!

For household use only!

Carefully read all provided instructions before you start running

the appliance and pay attention to the warnings mentioned in

these instructions.

Table of Contents

Important Warning Notes ...................................................................................................42

Knowing Your Design Espresso Machine Advanced Pro G .....................................................43

Important Safeguards .........................................................................................................45

Important Safeguards for all Electrical Appliances ............................................................48

High Temperatures—Risk of Burns ...................................................................................49

Technical Specifications .....................................................................................................49

Features of Your Design Espresso Machine Advanced Pro G ..................................................50

Integrated Conical Burr Grinder .....................................................................................50

Preset or Adjustable Grind Size ......................................................................................50

Preset or Adjustable Grind Amount .................................................................................50

Hands Free, Driect Grinding ..........................................................................................50

Integrated / Removable Tamper .....................................................................................51

Programmable Function .................................................................................................51

Espresso Pressure Gauge ...............................................................................................51

Commercial Style Steam Wand ......................................................................................52

Filter Size ....................................................................................................................52

Energy Saving Features .................................................................................................53

Operation ........................................................................................................................54

Before first Use ............................................................................................................54

Assembling Your Design Espresso Machine Advanced Pro G .............................................54

Using Your Design Espresso Machine Advanced Pro G .....................................................55

Dual Wall Filters for Beginners .......................................................................................55

Single Wall Filters for Aspiring Baristas ...........................................................................56

Extracting an Espresso .................................................................................................56

Filling the Water Tank ...................................................................................................56

Pre-Warming the Cups ..................................................................................................56

Preparing the Single Wall Filters ...................................................................................56

Adjusting the Grind Size ...............................................................................................57

Adjusting the Grind Ammount ........................................................................................57

Grinding the Beans .......................................................................................................57

Tamping the ground Espresso ........................................................................................58

Inserting the Portafilter ..................................................................................................58

Extraction ....................................................................................................................59

Programming ...............................................................................................................59

Emptying the Portafilter ..................................................................................................61

The Art of Texturing Milk ...............................................................................................61

Espresso Making Tips ....................................................................................................63

Care and Cleaning ...........................................................................................................65

Storage ............................................................................................................................69

Solving Problems ...............................................................................................................69

Notes for Disposal .............................................................................................................71

Information and Service .....................................................................................................71

Warranty .........................................................................................................................71

Coffee-Recipes ..................................................................................................................72

Index ............................................................................................................................74

Dear Customer!

Congratulations! A series of new possibilities come with your new Gastroback Design
Espresso Machine Advanced Pro G. With the integrated conical burr grinder you can extract
a prefect espresso in uder one minute.

At Gastroback, we know that espresso lovers will go to great lengths to refine the art
of making espresso. They will experiment with flavors and adjust the grind of the be­ans and the tamp in search for the perfect espresso. With Gastroback Design Espresso
Machine Advanced Pro G and its integrated coffee grinder, making that perfect fresh
espresso has never been simpler. Why are freshly ground beans best? It’s all about
the flavor. Once ground, coffee remains fresh for only a few short m nutes and is the­refore best to grind just before extracting. With the Gastroback Design Espresso Machi­ne Advanced Pro G you can be the barista and explore the art of espresso at home.

These instructions for use will inform you about the various functions and features, which
make it easy to take pleasure in your new Gastroback Design Espresso Machine Advanced
Pro G.

We hope that you will enjoy your new Gastroback Design Espresso Machine Advanced
Pro G.

Your Gastroback GmbH

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IMPORTANT WARNING NOTES

• Never leave small children unsupervised with the appliance or the parts of the appliance!
Always make sure that the appliance is properly and fully assembled before you plug the
power cord into the outlet and turn on the appliance.

not Take the steam wand out of the milk, as long as steam escapes. Otherwise hot milk

• Do
may splash out of the frothing jug. Turn the steam dial always back to the starting position
(OFF position) before you remove the frothing jug from the steam wand. About 5 seconds
after turning off the steam function a short burst of steam from the steam wand occurs. Be
careful not to scald yourself on the hot steam.

• The metal parts of the portafilter will be very hot during operation.

• Milk should not be allowed torun over the top of the frothing attachment, otherwise it
will not function properly. To avoid splattering of hot milk, do not lift the end of the frothing
attachment above the surface of the milk while frothing. Ensure the steam selector dia is in
the STAND BY-position before removing the frothing jug.

• Do not immerse power cord, power plug or aplliancein water or any other liquid. Tthe
water tank should never be removed or completely emptied during decalcifying.

• Always switch off before cleaning the the ppliance, disconnect the plug from the wall
outlet and let the appliance cool down.

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Cup Warming Tray

Steam Dial

STEAM light

illuminates to indicate that the steam function is selected

CLEAN ME light

indicates when a cleaning cycle is required

selector control for steam

Group Head

Removable Drip Tray

with Coffee Grinds separator

Drip tray full indicator

KNOWING YOUR DESIGN ESPRESSO MACHINE ADVANCED PRO G

FILTER SIZE button

select between SINGLE or DOUBLE SHOT

double shot lter is selected

illuminates to indicate whether a single or

SINGLE and DOUBLE SHOT lights

Single Wall Filters

GRIND SIZE dial

POWER button

GRIND AMOUNT dial

select the preset DUAL WALL setting when using Dual Wall

Filters or adjust the grind to a ner setting when using the

surround illuminates when the button is pressed to ›on‹

controls the amount of freshly ground espresso dispensed

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Dual Wall Filters

for expert tamping control

Integrated / Removable Tamper

into the lter. Select the DUAL WALL setting when using

be dispensed directly into the lter

Hands Free Grinding Cradle

push portalter into cradle and freshly ground espresso will

PROGRAM button

Espresso Pressure Gauge

monitors extraction pressure, guiding

you towards the ideal espresso

Personalize the shot size to suit your preference

Preset Shot Size

Single or Double

Forged Portalter

commercial style with extended outlets, holds the

selected lter in place

Swivel Steam Wand with Frothing

Attachment

easily adjusts to perfect positioning for steaming and

frothing milk

NOT SHOWN

Cord storage

located under the water tank

Storage Tray

located behind the drip tray for storage of accessories

removing beans

with water ltration system

Removable 2 L water tank

Sealed Bean Hopper: 230 g capacity

hopper locking system allows removal of hopper without

adjustable to achieve your perfect grind

Integrated Conical Burr Grinder

Accessories

• Stainless Steel Frothing Jug with ›Latte

Art‹ pouring spout

• Coffee Scoop (for pre-ground espresso)

• Integrated / Removable Tamper

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Filters

• Dual Wall Filters x 2

Single Wall Filters X 2

• Cleaning Disc (holds tablets in place)

• Cleaning Tool (steam wand & lters)

• Cleaning Brush (burr grinder)

• Allen Key (removes shower head)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save for
further reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended

use described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe inju­ries or damage by electric shock, heat or fire.

Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other
than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service centre.
Please contact your vendor.

• This appliance is for household use only and not intended for use in moving vehicles.
Do not operate or store the appliance in humid or wet areas or outdoors. Any use of ac­cessories, attachments or spare parts not recommended by the manufacturer may result in
damage and/or injuries to persons.

• Check the entire appliance regularly for proper operation—especially the power cord.
Do not use the appliance if the non-stick coating is damaged in any way (e.g. scratched,
or peeling off). Do not operate the appliance, when liquids are in the housing of the appli­ance or accumulate under the appliance or overflow. Do not operate the appliance, when
the appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock
or any other damage and/or injuries to persons. The appliance is likely to be damaged if
the appliance was subject to inadmissible strain (e.g. overheating, mechanical or electric
shock), or if there are any cracks, excessively frayed or melted parts, or distortions, or if the
appliance is leaking or not working properly. In this case, immediately unplug the appliance
and return the entire appliance (including all parts and accessories) to an authorised service
centre for examination and repair.

• Always ensure the appliance is properly assembled before connecting to power outlet
and operating. Follow the instructions provided in this book.

• During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least 15 cm on each
side and 1 m above to furniture, walls, boards, curtains, and other objects. Do not operate
the appliance beneath or below any heat-sensitive or moisture-sensitive materials, boards, or
drop-lights to avoid damage caused by steam, heat, or condensate. Operate the appliance
on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, heat-resistant, water-resistant and suitable large table
or counter. Do not place the appliance over a power cord, or near the edge of the table or
counter, or on wet or inclined surfaces, or where it can fall. Always keep the appliance and
the table or counter clean and dry, and wipe off spilled liquids immediately.

• Do not place any clothes or tissue or other objects under or on the appliance during ope­ration, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock and overheating. Before operation, always ensure
that there are no foreign objects in or under the pot, and the appliance is assembled proper­ly and not leaking with the lid and upper cover firmly in place. Solely use the appliance for
processing edible food. Immediately unplug the appliance, if there is any kind of malfunction
or problem (e.g. leaking, overheating).

• 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 supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance or any parts of the appliance or the packaging. Do not leave the appliance
unattended, when it is in reach of young children. Always keep the appliance where it is dry
and clean and where young children cannot reach it. Do not place any hard and/or heavy

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objects on the appliance or any part of it. Take care that no one will pull the appliance by
the power cord.

• Remove and safely discard any packaging material and promotional labels or stickers
before using Design Espresso Machine Advanced Pro G for the first time.

• To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protec­tive cover fitted to the power plug of this appliance.

• Do not place the appliance near the edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure
the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances. Do not use the appliance
on a sink drain board. Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner,
or where it could touch a heated oven.

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.

• Do not use attachments other than those provided with the appliance. The use of accesso­ry attachments not recommended by Gastroback may result in fire, electric shock or injury
to persons.

• Do not attempt to operate the appliance by any method other than those described in this book.

• Do not operate the grinder without the hopper lid in position. Keep fingers, hands, hair,
clothing and utensils away from the hopper during operation. Avoid contacting moving parts.

• Use only cold, tap water in the water tank. Do no use any other liquid.

• Never use the appliance without water in the water tank.

• Ensure the portafilter is firmly inserted and secured into the brewing head before using the
machine.

• Never remove the portafilter during the brewing operation as the machine is under pressure.

• Do not move the appliance whilst in operation.

• Do not use abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads (e.g. metal scouring pads) for cleaning.
Do not clean the appliance with any corrosive chemicals (e.g. bleach). Do not immerse the
appliance or power cord in water or any other liquid. Do not spill or drip any liquids on
the appliance or on the power cord to avoid risk of fire and electric shock. When liquids
are spilled in the appliance, immediately switch off, unplug the power cord and wait for the
appliance to cool down. Thereafter, clean and dry the appliance thoroughly (See: ›Care and
Cleaning‹).

• Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Allow the appliance to cool down before
moving or cleaning any parts.

• Do not place anything, other than cups for warming, on top of the the appliance.

• Always switch off the appliance by pressing the POWER button to ›off‹ and unplug if
appliance is to be left unattended, if not in use, before cleaning, before attempting to move
the appliance, disassembling, assembling and when storing the appliance.

• Keep the appliance and accessories clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in
this book.

• The appliance is heated by built-in electric heating elements. The appliance or power

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cord may never touch hot surfaces. Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near
hot surfaces (e.g. burner, heater or oven). Do not use any part of the appliance (e.g. pot,
steamer) with any other device.

• The appliance is designed for brewing espresso and coffee. Therefore, some components,
such as the group head, the portafilter and the steam wand become very hot during opera­tion and hot water or steam escape.

• Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance mal­functions, or has been damaged in any manner. Immediately cease use and contact an
authorised service center for examination, repair or adjustment.

• Do not apply any force during operation to prevent damage to the components.

• DO NOT place the appliance or power cord in an automatic dishwasher.

• Do not leave any food dry on the appliance. Always clean the appliance after each use
to prevent a build up of baked-on foods (See: ›Care and Cleaning‹). Always keep the appli­ance and the accessories clean.

• After you have filled the correct quantity of ground coffee into the porta filter, you should
press the ground coffee as evenly as possible. To do this, use the integrated tamper. The
ground coffee should not be pressed too hard.

• Wipe carefully the rim of the porta filter of any spilled coffee. The rim should be comple­tely clean so that the porta filter can seal at the brew head pressure-tight. For an optimal
results the pressure gauges should be located in the central zone.

• The moisture content of the coffee grounds in the porta filter, which is due to the special
brewing technology of the machine, represents not a malfunction of the appliance.

• Leave the lid during operation, always on the bean hopper.

• Make sure that the porta filter is firmly inserted before use in the group head. Never re­move the porta filter during operation.

• Store packaging materiasl out of reach of children.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out
of reach of children aged less than 8 years

• Do not operate with carbonated water, but only in soft water (up to 4 ° dH = German hardness).

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
– farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.

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Important Safeguards for all Electrical Appliances

The appliance is heated electrically. Place the appliance near a suitable wall power socket
to connect the appliance directly to a protected mains power supply with protective conduc­tor (earth/ground) connected properly. Ensure that the voltage rating of your mains power
supply corresponds to the voltage requirements of the appliance (220 - 240 V, 50 Hz, AC,
rated for at least 8 A).

The installation of a residual current operated circuit breaker (r.c.c.b.) with a maximum
rated residual operating current of 30 mA in the supplying electrical circuit is strongly re­commended. If in doubt, contact your electrician for further information. In various foreign
countries, the specifications for power supplies are subject to incompatible norms. Therefore
it is possible that power supplies in foreign countries do not meet the requirements for safe
operation of the appliance. Thus, before operating the appliance abroad, ensure that safe
operation is possible.

• Do not to use any extension cords or multisocket outlets.

• Always handle the power cord with care. Always completely unwind the power cord be­fore use. Do not place the appliance on a power cord. Power cords may never be knotted,
twisted, pulled, strained or squeezed. Do not let the plug or power cord hang over the edge
of the table or counter. The power cord may not touch hot surfaces. Ensure that no one will
pull the appliance by the power cord. Take care not to entangle in the power cord. Always
grasp the plug to disconnect the power cord. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands
when the appliance is connected to the power supply.

• Unwind the power cord fully before use.

• To protect against electric shock do not immerse power cord, power plug or appliance in
water or any other substance.

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

• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

• The appliance has a short cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or pro­perty damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with the cord. Do not
allow children to be near or use this appliance without close adult supervision. If you must
use a longer cord or an extension cord when using the appliance, the cord must include a
3-prong grounding plug. It must be arranged so it will not drape or hang over the edge of a
countertop, tabletop or surface area where it can be pulled on by young children or tripped
over. To prevent electric shock, personal injury or fire, the electrical rating of the extension
cord you use must be the same or more than the wattage of the appliance (wattage is mar­ked on the underside of the appliance).

• This appliance is recommended for household use only. Do not use this appliance for
anything other than its intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use
outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.

CAUTION: To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to proper­ly earthed outlets only.

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High Temperatures – Risk of Burns

• The Design Espresso Machine Advanced Pro G is designed for brewing espresso and
coffee. Therefore, some components, such as the group head, the portafilter and the steam
wand become very hot during operation and hot water or steam escape.

• Do not touch during operation and shortly thereafter hot parts (eg. group head, porta
filter, swivel steam wand with frothing attachment). Even after switching off the appliance
and the corresponding parts are very hot for some time.

• Hot steam may escape or hot water may drip from the group head and the swivel steam
wand. Therefore always ensure that the swivel steam wand points towards the drip tray
when not in use. Never hold your hands or other body parts or moisture and heat-sensitive
items onto or below the porta filter, group head, swivel steam wand with frothing attachment
when the appliance is turned on.

• Always make sure that the porta filter inserted correctly into the group head before ope­rating the appliance. When brewing the espresso high pressure is produced - risk of burns!

• Never remove the porta filter during brewing.

• Always wait until the appliance is cooled down to room temperature and empty the water
tank and the drip tray before moving or cleaning the appliance. Grasp the appliance on
both sides of the bottom of the appliance base (not the drip tray!) If you want to move the
appliance.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: Art. No. 42612 Design Espresso Machine Advanced Pro G

Power supply: 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption: 1,200 - 1,450 W

Length of power cord: ca. 112 cm

Weight: ca. 10.4 kg

Dimensions: ca. 365 x 340 x 390 mm (width x depth x height)

Capacity of water tank: 2 Litre

Capacity of bean hoper: 200 g for up to 25 shots of espresso

Certification:

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FEATURES OF YOUR DESIGN ESPRESSO
MACHINE ADVANCED PRO G

Integrated Conical Burr Grinder

The integrated conical burr grinder allows each espresso pro­duced from the appliance to be created using freshly ground
beans - the key to achieving your ideal espresso.

Preset or Adjustable Grind Size

The GRIND SIZE dial accurately adjusts the fineness or coarse­ness of the espresso grind for optimal espresso extraction. For
a fast and easy espresso, or novice espresso machine users,
set the GRIND SIZE dial to DUAL WALL and use the included
DUAL WALL FILTERS. Refer to ›Using Your Machine‹ on page

52. For more experienced espresso machine users, or those
interested in perfecting their espresso making skills, use the in­cluded SINGLE WALL FILTERS. Refer to ›Using Your Machine‹
(Step 4 & 5) on page 54 for details on where to set this dial.

Preset or Adjustable Grind Amount

The GRIND AMOUNT dial accurately adjusts the quantity of
beans that will be ground and dispensed into the filter, ready
for extraction. This quantity should be adjusted according to
the fineness or coarseness selected on the GRIND SIZE dial.
For a fast and easy espresso, or novice espresso machine
users, set the GRIND AMOUNT dial to DUAL WALL and use
the included DUAL WALL FILTERS. Refer to ›Using Your Ma­chine‹ on page 52. For more experienced espresso machine
users, or those interested in perfecting their espresso making
skills, use the included SINGLE WALL FILTERS. Refer to ›Using
Your Machine‹ (Step 4 & 5) on page 54 for details on where to set this dial.

Hands Free, Direct Grinding

The appliance features an integrated grinding cradle located
below the integrated conical burr grinder which fully supports
the portafilter. The ‘hands free’ grinding feature allows you to
continue with other preparations while the portafilter is being
filled with the selected amount of freshly ground coffee beans.
Place the portafilter into the cradle and simply push the porta­filter toward the machine lightly to activate the grind function.

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Siebträger an der Mahlstation

Integrated / Removable Tamper

Tamping is the application of even and consistent pressure to the espresso grinds. The tam­per is conveniently located ›on board‹ the machine and can be used both in the ›on board‹
position or whilst removed depending on your preference.

Tamper ›on board‹

Tamper removed

Programmable Function

The appliance offers a convenient choice between preset
shot sizes (1oz or 2oz), manual function (over-rides preset
shot size for one time only) or a programmable function
that reprograms the preset shot sizes with the user’s pre­ferred shot size.

Espresso Ppressure Gauge

The espresso pressure gauge assists in obtaining the most favorable ex­traction pressure, guiding the user to create their ideal espresso. This is
achieved by measuring the pressure at which the water is being forced
through the ground espresso in the portafilter. The ideal position of the
gauge needle is anywhere within the ESPRESSO RANGE.

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Note: While the Pressure Gauge is a great guide to the quality of the extraction, the best
indicator is the look and taste of the espresso.

Commercial Style Steam Wand

The swivel-action steam wand with stainless steel frothing attachment
easily adjusts to the perfect position for texturing milk. The wand has a
commercial style 360° ball joint.

Note for frothing milk: About half of the steam wand must be
immersed in the milk.

Note: If steam is already escaping from the steam wand and it is not
immersed in the milk, the escaping steam can squirt milk out of the jug.

Important: Make sure that the milk does not run over the edge of
frothing jug.

WARNING: Do not Take the steam wand out of the milk, as long as

steam escapes. Otherwise hot milk may splash out of the frothing jug.
Turn the steam dial always back to the starting position (OFF position)
before you remove the frothing jug from the steam wand. About 5 se­conds after turning off the steam function a short burst of steam from the
steam wand occurs. Be careful not to scald yourself on the hot steam.

Note: Hot steam may escape or hot water may drip from the group head and the swivel
steam wand. Therefore always ensure that the swivel steam wand points towards the drip
tray when not in use.

Filter Size

The appliance comes with 4 filters:

• Dual Wall Filters for Beginners 1 x single shot 1 x double shot

• Single Wall Filters for Aspiring Baristas 1 x single shot 1 x double shot

Adjust the FILTER SIZE button according to the filter size you select, and along with the
GRIND AMOUNT dial, the correct quantity of ground beans will be dispensed into the filter,
ready for extraction.

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Dual Wall Filters

Dual Wall Filters for Beginners Eliminates the guesswork for
fast and easy to make espresso. The appliance is supplied with
two Dual Wall Filters - 1 x single shot and 1 x double shot.
These filters are designed to intentionally slow the water flow
rate during brewing, resulting in an espresso that has been
extracted at the correct pressure, leading to a rich, golden
crema. These filters are suited to both preground vacuum pa­cked espresso as well as beans ground fresh in the integrated
grinder. When using these filters, always remember to set the
GRIND SIZE and GRIND AMOUNT dials to DUAL WALL.

The Dual Wall Filters have ›DUAL WALL‹ stamped on the un­derside of the filter.

Single Wall Filters

Single Wall Filters for Aspiring Baristas Experiment with grind
size, grind amount and tamp The applianceis supplied with two Single Wall Filters - 1 x
single shot and 1 x double shot. These filters provide no additional slowing of the water flow
rate, hence experimentation with the grind size, grind amount and tamp force is required to
achieve favorable results. These filters are suited to both pre-ground vacuum packed espres­so as well as beans ground fresh in the integrated grinder. Refer to ›Using Your Machine‹
(Step 4 & 5) for details on where to set the GRIND SIZE and GRIND AMOUNT dials.

The Single Wall Filters have no markings on the underside of the filter.

Energy Saving Features

The appliance will enter the ›Power Save Mode‹ if not used for one hour, and will automa­tically switch off if not used for a further three hours. The ›Power Save Mode‹ uses 50%
less power than when the machine is in ›Stand By‹ Mode. During ›Power Save Mode‹ only
the POWER button surround will flash slowly. All other button light surrounds will not be
illuminated. To re-activate the machine during ›Power Save Mode‹ simply press any button
except POWER. The POWER button surround will then illuminate and flash while the machi­ne quickly reheats to operational temperature. When the correct temperature has been rea­ched, all the button surrounds on the control panel will illuminate. To switch off the espresso
machine whilst it is in ›Power Save Mode‹, simply press the POWER button once.

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OPERATION

Before First Use

The appliance has the drip tray, water tank and storage tray in place when you unpack it
from the box. The drip tray is located in the base of the machine towards the front. The water
tank is located in the back of the machine. The charcoal water filter is located inside the wa­ter tank. It needs to be removed before washing the water tank. The storage tray is located
at the base of the machine behind the drip tray. The drip tray, water tank and storage tray
slide in and out for easy access. The bean hopper is located on top of the drip tray when
the machine is first unpacked. Ensure you have removed all parts and accessories before
discarding the packaging. Remove the water tank and wash in warm, soapy water using a
non-abrasive washing liquid. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Wipe the outer housing, bean hopper and drip tray with a soft damp cloth and dry thorough­ly. Do not immerse the outer housing, power cord or power plug in water or any other liquid.

Note: Do not clean any of the parts or accessories in the dishwasher.

Assembling Your Design Espresso Machine Advanced
Pro G

1. Insert the storage tray into the base of the machine and slide towards
the back wall. The storage tray conveniently stores all the cleaning ac­cessories and filters so they are not misplaced.

2. Insert the ›Empty Me!‹ indicator into the drip tray and place the Cof­fee Grinds Separator on top. Then place grill on top. Slide the drip tray
into position in the base of the machine in front of the storage tray.

3. Before installing the charcoal water filter, remove it from the plastic
bag, and soak in a cup of water for 5 minutes. Rinse the filter under
cold running water for 5 seconds. Wash the stainless steel mesh in the
plastic filter holder with water and assemble. Set the date dial to 2
months ahead. Insert the assembled filter holder into the empty water
tank and push to lock into place.

Note: Please refer to ›Care and Cleaning‹ on, ›Installing the Filter in
the Water Tank‹

4. Insert the Hopper into position and turn the hopper dial clockwise
90° to lock.

Note: Refer to ›Care and Cleaning‹ instructions to properly maintain
your burr grinder.

Note: Before each use it is recommended to complete a water flushing
operation, without ground espresso in the portafilter, to ensure that the
machine has been preheated.

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Using your design espresso machine advanced pro G

Dual Wall Filters for Beginners

Eliminates the guesswork for fast and easy to make espresso. The appliance is supplied with
two Dual Wall Filters - 1 x single shot and 1 x double shot. These filters are designed to
intentionally slow the water flow rate during brewing, resulting in an espresso that has been
extracted at the correct pressure, leading to a rich, golden crema. These filters are suited to
both pre-ground vacuum packed espresso as well as beans ground fresh in the integrated
grinder.

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Single Wall Filters for Aspiring Baristas

Experiment with grind size, grind amount and tamp The appliance is supplied with two
Single Wall Filters - 1 x single shot and 1 x double shot. These filters provide no additional
slowing of the water flow rate, hence experimentation with the grind size, grind amount and
tamp force is required to achieve favorable results. These filters are suited to both pre-ground
vacuum packed espresso as well as beans ground fresh in the integrated grinder. A great
espresso is a balance of main flavor elements: acidity, aroma, bitterness, body, nuttiness,
and sharpness. By using the Single Wall Filters you are free to explore the world of espresso
by adjusting grind, grind amount and tamp to extract a rich variety of flavors.

Extracting an Espresso

STEP 1 – FILLING THE WATER TANK

• Ensure the charcoal water filter is securely fitted inside the tank. Refer to ›Care and Clea­ning‹, ›Installing the Filter in the Water Tank‹

• Fill the water tank with cold tap water to the maximum mark on the side of the tank and
slide the water tank carefully back into position at the back of the machine.

• Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

• Press the POWER button to ›on‹, the POWER button surround will flash while the machine
is heating. When the correct temperature has been reached, all the button surrounds on the
control panel will illuminate.

STEP 2 - PRE-WARMING THE CUPS

This will help maintain the espresso’s optimal temperature when brewed into the cups.

• The cup warming plate will start to warm as the machine heats.

• Run hot water from the group head without the portafilter inserted by holding down the

-button on the front, right hand side of the machine, then place the cups on the warming tray.

Note: Check the water level before use and replace the water daily. The water tank should
be refilled with fresh, cold tap water before each use. Do not use mineral or distilled water
or any other liquid.

STEP 3 – PREPARING THE SINGLE WALL FILTER

• Place the single or double shot Single Wall Filter into the portafilter.
When brewing into a larger mug, always use the double shot filter and
only extract 2oz. If you require a larger serving, add the hot water first
and then extract the espresso.

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• Preheat the portafilter by placing underneath the group head. Rinse with hot water from
the group head by holding down the double shot button on the front, right hand side of the
machine. Dry the portafilter thoroughly before use.

Unlike the Dual Wall Filters, the Single Wall Filters have no markings on the underside of
the filter.

• Place the portafilter into the grinding cradle

• Press the FILTER SIZE button according to the filter size (single shot or double shot) you
select.

STEP 4 – ADJUSTING THE GRIND SIZE

• When setting the grind size it should be fine but not too fine or pow­dery. The grind will effect the rate at which the water flows through the
ground espresso in the filter and therefore the taste of the espresso.

• If the grind is too fine (looks like powder and feels like flour when
rubbed between fingers), the water will not flow through the ground
espresso even when under pressure. The resulting espresso will be over
extracted, too dark and bitter, with a mottled and uneven crema on top.

• If the grind is too coarse the water will flow through the ground espresso too quickly. This will
result in an under-extracted espresso lacking in flavor and without the thick crema on the top.

STEP 5 – ADJUSTING THE GRIND AMOUNT

• When grinding for a Single Wall Filter using a finer espresso grind,
you will need to increase the grind amount to ensure the filter is correct­ly filled.

• To increase the grind amount, turn the GRIND AMOUNT dial beyond
the DUAL WALL setting to obtain the correct amount of ground espresso.

Note: You may need to try step 4 and 5 a few times, slightly adjusting
the GRIND SIZE and GRIND AMOUNT dials each time until you reach your desired com­bination.

STEP 6 – GRINDING THE BEANS

• Fill the hopper with fresh coffee beans.

• Ensure the portafilter is inserted into the grinding cradle.

• Ensure the FILTER SIZE button reflects the filter size inserted in the
portafilter.

• For Auto Start and Stop Grinding - push the portafilter in once to
activate the grinding switch, then allow the portafilter to be filled with
fresh ground espresso.

Note: To stop the auto grinding midway through a grinding cycle, push the portafilter in
once, or press the FILTER SIZE button.

• For manual grinding - push and hold the portafilter in until the desired amount of ground
espresso has been delivered.

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STEP 7 - TAMPING THE GROUND ESPRESSO

For ease of use, the appliance provides two handy ways to tamp your
espresso:

1. Tamper on Board: The tamper device is held in place, on the
machine, allowing for convenient tamping.
a. Once the grind function has been completed, remove the portafil-

ter from the grinding cradle. Gently level the grinds in the portafilter
with your finger.

b. With the tamper fitted into place, lift the portafilter towards the

tamper base

c. Push the portafilter upward firmly, applying even pressure to tamp

the espresso

d. Release the portafilter from the tamper, and clean any excess

ground espresso from the rim of the portafilter to ensure a correct fit
into the group head.

Note: Tamping between measures will create a layer in the ground
espresso that can impede full extraction.

2. Tamping Control: The tamper device is removable for hand tam-
ping. Remove the tamper from the machine
a. Once the grind function has been completed, remove the portafil-

ter from the grinding cradle. Gently level the grinds in the portafilter
with your finger.

b. Use one hand to grip the tamper and the other hand to hold the

portafilter handle

c. Apply even pressure down on the tamper and press firmly in order to level and pack

the espresso grounds

d. Lift the tamper from the portafilter, and clean any excess grinds from the rim of the

portafilter to ensure a correct fit into the group head.

STEP 8 - INSERTING THE PORTAFILTER

Place the portafilter underneath the group head so that the handle is aligned with the insert
graphic.

Insert the portafilter up into the group head and rotate the handle to the right until resistance
is felt, this will be at an approximate 90° angle to the machine.

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STEP 9 – EXTRACTION

• Ensure all the button surrounds on the control panel are illuminated, indicating the machi­ne has reached the correct temperature for brewing, and is ready for use.

• Ensure the drip tray and portafilter are in place.

• Place one or two pre-warmed cups beneath the portafilter outlet.

Note: PRE-BREW FUNCTION: When a preset shot size on the front, right hand side of
the machine is selected, the machine will pump water momentarily, followed by a pause then
continue to pump the water through to the grounds in the portafilter. The ground coffee is
moistened by a small amount of water before full extraction. This expands the grinds, resul­ting in greater pressure build-up to extract all the oils and full flavor from the ground beans.

PRESET SHOT SIZE - ONE SHOT

Press the

-button once. A preset extraction of approximately 1 oz of espresso will be
delivered. A pumping noise will be heard in this operation. The machine will automatically
stop once the preset pour has been delivered.

Note: The amount of espresso extracted in the cup will vary depending on the coarseness
of your grind and grind amount

Note: When using a single shot filter, for optimal flavor, you should only extract appro­ximately 1 oz. When using a double shot filter, for optimal flavor, you should only extract
approximately 2 oz.

PRESET SHOT SIZE - DOUBLE SHOT

Press the

-button once. A preset extraction of approximately 2oz of espresso will be
delivered. A pumping noise will be heard in this operation. The machine will automatically
stop once the preset pour has been delivered.

Note: Pressing the

-button or -button during an extraction will immediately stop

the pour.

PROGRAMMING SINGLE ESPRESSO

Programming over-rides the preset shot sizes (1oz or 2oz), re-programming the button to
pour your preferred shot size.

1. Prepare to make a single shot of espresso by following steps 2 to 6 in ›Dual Wall Filters

for Beginners‹.

2. Place your cup underneath the group head.

3. To begin programming, press the PROGRAM-button once. The machine will beep once and

the program button will begin to flash. This indicates the machine is in programming mode.

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4. Press the -button once. The machine will commence normal pour function, and

-button surround will begin to flash.

5. When the desired amount of espresso has poured into the cup, press the

-button to
stop the pour. The machine will beep twice, indicating it has saved your preferred pour
quantity and exited programming mode.

6. The

-button will now pour the saved shot size when pressed, unless reprogrammed,

reset to the default settings, or overridden by the manual function.

PROGRAMMING DOUBLE ESPRESSO

Programming over-rides the preset shot sizes (1oz or 2oz), re-programming the button to
pour your preferred shot size.

1. Prepare to make a two cup of espresso by following steps 2 to 6 in ›Dual Wall Filters for
Beginners‹.

2. Place your cup underneath the group head.

3. To begin programming, press the PROGRAM-button once. The machine will beep once and

the program button will begin to flash. This indicates the machine is in programming mode.

4. Press the

-button once. The machine will commence normal pour function, and the

-button surround will begin to flash.

5. When the desired amount of espresso has poured into the cup, press the

-button to
stop the pour. The machine will beep twice, indicating it has saved your preferred pour
quantity and exited programming mode.

6. The

-button will now pour the saved shot size when pressed, unless reprogrammed,

reset to the default settings), or overridden by the manual function.

RESETTING DEFAULT VOLUMES

To reset the machine to the default one and two shot pour quantities, press and hold the
PROGRAM-button until the machine beeps three times. Release button. This indicates the
machine has returned to its original default settings.

MANUAL FUNCTION

The Manual function over-rides the preset shot size for one time only. It does not save the
shot size like in programming mode. Press and hold the

-button or -button. Release

the button once sufficient espresso has flowed into the cup.

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STEP 10 – EMPTYING THE PORTAFILTER

• Remove the portafilter from the group head by rotating the portafilter to the left until it
releases.

• To empty the used grounds, turn the portafilter upside down in a bin and gently knock out
the grounds. Used grounds should be thrown away with domestic waste. Discarding of used
grounds in a sink can cause drains to become blocked.

• With the filter still in place, hold the portafilter underneath the group head, press and hold
down the one cup button to release hot water. Rinse the portafilter until water runs clear.

• Insert the portafilter back into the group head to dry out and keep warm.

WARNING: THE METAL PARTS OF THE PORTAFILTER WILL BE VERY HOT.

THE ART OF TEXTURING MILK

The appliance comes complete with a commercial style swivel steam
wand and stainless steel frothing attachment. When using the frothing
attachment on the steam wand a large amount of froth is easily created.
If less froth is desired, remove the frothing attachment from the steam
wand before texturing. To remove the frothing attachment, ensure it is
cool then simply pull down and remove. The frothing attachment can
be stored in the storage tray located behind the drip tray, if not used
regularly. To refit the frothing attachment ensure it is securely attached to the steam wand
by inserting it, from either end, onto the steam wand and pushing firmly upwards onto the
rubber surround.

• Fill the stainless steel frothing jug maximum ½ full with cold, fresh milk.

• Turn the steam selector dial to the Steam-position. The red steam light
will start to flash indicating that the machine is heating to create steam.

• When the steam light stops flashing it is ready to use.

• Before inserting the wand into the milk, pause the steam by returning
the dial back to the STAND BY-position. This will avoid splashing the
milk out of the jug (this pause function lasts for 6 seconds before exiting
steam mode).

• Insert the wand into the milk and return the Steam dial back to Steam-position.

• To stop, return the steam dial to the STAND BY-position and remove the jug.

Note: When the espresso machine creates steam, a pumping noise can be heard. This is
the normal operation of the 15 Bar pump.

Note: After 5 minutes of continuous steaming, the machine will automatically disable the
steam function. The steam light will flash. When this occurs return the steam dial to the
STAND BY-position.

WARNING: Milk should not be allowed torun over the top of the frothing attachment,

otherwise it will not function properly. To avoid splattering of hot milk, do not lift the end of
the frothing attachment above the surface of the milk while frothing. Ensure the steam selec­tor dia is in the STAND BY-position before removing the frothing jug.

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There are two phases to texture milk: Stretching the milk to aerate it and swirling the milk
to make it silky smooth and the right temperature. In practice these two operations should
blend into one.

STEP 1 - STRETCHING THE MILK

Hold the jug so the tip of the steam wand is just below the surface of
the milk and with your free hand engage the steam. Every so often
lower the jug so the steam wand just breaks the surface of the milk and
makes a hissing sound. Stretching the milk will increase the volume, so
lower the jug as the milk rises to ensure the tip remains just above the
surface of the milk.

STEP 2 - SWIRLING THE MILK

After a short while you will have aerated sufficiently. At this point,
adjust the jug so the steam wand is off-center and create a spinning
motion in the milk. Compensate for the angle of the steam wand by
slightly tilting the jug away from you, or to one side and at the same
time lower the nozzle further into the body of the milk. Continue swir­ling until milk is at desired temperature. Without a thermometer you’ll
know the milk is ready when the jug base is ›just too hot‹ to touch.
When you get the balance right the milk should end up forming a
›meringue-like‹ consistency that has a glassy sheen to it. Remove any excess air bubbles by
gently knocking the jug against a hard flat surface and pour the milk down the inside of your
chosen cup or glass to make your desired espresso variation. Lastly, run the steam function
briefly to remove any residual milk in the steam wand tip. Then give the steam wand a good
wipe with a damp cloth.

Note: If stretching makes a loud screeching sound, this may inidicate that you have lowered
the wand into the milk too early.

Note: Always ensure that the frothing attachment has been firmly pushed onto the steam
wand and connects with the rubber surround. For best results use cold fresh milk. Always cle­an the steam wand and frothing attachment after every use. Refer to ›Care and Cleaning‹.

Note: For extracting more espresso immediately after using the steam function, this machine
features an auto-purge function. This ensures the ground espresso coffee will not be burnt
by the initial water flow from the thermocoil being too hot. Instead this water is automati­cally released internally into the drip tray ensuring that the internal thermostat is at optimal
temperature for extracting espresso. Your espresso will always be extracted at this optimal
temperature ensuring only the best flavored espresso is achieved.

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ESPRESSO MAKING TIPS

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WARMING YOUR CUP OR GLASS

A warm cup will help maintain the espresso optimal temperature. Preheat your cup by
holding down the one cup button and running hot water into the cups from the group head
without the portafilter inserted and place the cups on the warming tray.

WARMING THE PORTAFILTER

A cold portafilter can drop the extraction temperature enough to significantly affect the qua­lity of your espresso. Always ensure the portafilter is preheated by running hot water through
it before preparing the espresso.

Note: Always wipe the filter and portafilter dry before preparing the espresso as moisture
can encourage drilling - this is when water bypasses the ground espresso coffee during
extraction.

USING PRE-GROUND ESPRESSO

If using a pre-ground espresso, ensure an espresso grind suitable for espresso / cappuccino
machines is purchased.

THE RIGHT MEASUREMENT

It is important to use the correct filter for the amount of espresso. A single espresso is made
with 8 g of ground espresso. A level measure of the coffee scoop is the correct amount of
coffee for a single espresso and 2 level measures for a double espresso.

TAMPING CORRECTLY

Level the desired amount of ground espresso by gently tapping the side of the filter holder
before pressing down firmly with the tamper. When packing for a double espresso it is
important only to tamp after the second measure. Tamping between measures will create a
layer in the ground espresso that can impede full extraction.

Note: Make sure to wipe off any excess ground espresso from the rim of the filter to ensure
a proper seal is achieved under the group head.

PURGE THE GROUP HEAD

Before inserting the portafilter, run some water through the group head. It will ensure that
your machine has a last minute ‘clean through’ and stabilizes the temperature prior to ex­tracting.

BREWING YOUR ESPRESSO

The most common mistake in brewing is to over extract from your ground espresso. This
results in a bitter beverage with visibly bleached crema. Crema is the caramel colored layer
that floats on top of the espresso following extraction.

Note: The taste of your espresso will, of course, depend on personal preference and on
many other factors such as the type of coffee bean used, the coarseness or fineness of the
grind and the tamping pressure. We recommend experimenting by varying these factors to
achieve the espresso taste of your preference.

Note: Always properly clean your machine after each use.

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CARE & CLEANING

INSTALLING / REPLACING THE FILTER IN THE WATER TANK

The Water Filter provided with the appliance can significantly reduce substances that affect
the smell and taste of water such as free chlorine, certain pesticides and organic impurities
as well as traces of heavy metals. The Water Filter can be removed from the water tank
during operation if not required.

• Remove the charcoal water filter from the plastic bag, and soak in a cup of water for 5
minutes

• Rinse the filter under cold running water for 5 seconds

• Wash the stainless steel mesh in the plastic filter holder with water and assemble

• Set the date dial to 2 months ahead

• To install, push down to lock into place

Make sure to use Gastroback Waterfilters 97765.

PORTAFILTER CLEANING

Periodically run water through the machine with the portafilter in place, but without any
ground espresso in the filter, to rinse out any residual coffee particles.

CLEANING CYCLE

The appliance features an inbuilt cleaning cycle which should be carried out periodically.
The CLEAN ME light will automatically illuminate to indicate to the user when a cleaning
cycle is required.
Make sure to use Gastroback Cleaning Tablets 97830.

CLEANING CYCLE PROCESS GUIDE

1 Use a cleaning tablet.

2. Insert the cleaning disc into the single or double shot filter.

3. Place the filter into the portafilter.

4. Pop 1 cleaning tablet into the filter.

5. Lock the portafilter into the group head.

6. Turn the machine off.

7. Simultaneously press and hold the one cup, two cup and the POWER button for 5 seconds.

8. The cleaning cycle will commence and last for approximately 5 minutes. Once complete,

3 beeps will sound. Remove the portafilter and ensure the tablet has completely dissolved.
If the tablet has not dissolved, repeat steps 5 to 7 until tablet has dissolved. Then rinse the
filter and portafilter.

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DECALCIFYING

After regular use, hard water can cause mineral build up in and on many of the inner func­tioning components, reducing the brewing flow, power of the machine, and affecting the
quality of espresso. We advise decalcifying the machine on a regular basis using a liquid
discaler (f.e. Gastroback Premium Descaler 98175). Follow the instructions provided.

WARNING: Do not immerse power cord, power plug or aplliancein water or any other

liquid. Tthe water tank should never be removed or completely emptied during decalcifying.

DECALCIFYING THE APPLIANCE

Preventing calcification:

water filter, which helps to prevent the calcification. We recommend to replace the water fil­ter every 2 months or after 60 fillings of the water tank. Due to hard water scale deposits in­side the machine may occur which will affect the flow of water and thus affect the machine's
performance and the quality of the coffee. In order to prolong the intervals between the
decalcifying, use the original Gastroback water filter (No.: 97765). Follow the instructions
described in ›Installing / Replacing the Filter in the Water Tank‹.

Decalcifying: For prevention of severe calcification, we recommend that you descale the
machine regularly, taking into account the degree of hardness of your water. Here, the use
of gentle descaler, that does not affect any metal, is important. Please use for decalcifying
only the Gastroback Premium Descaler (Art. No.: 98175). This Descaler contains special
metal gentle additives and is matched to the components used in our machines. Using the
Gastroback Premium Descaler a mixture of 50 ml descaler and max. 750 ml of water is
recommended. Due to the differences of water hardness and we can not make any precise
specifications on the frequency on the decalcifying. The following table is a non-binding
recommendation and is for guidance only.

hardness range Recommended Frequency Litre or Weeks

mild every 150 Litre every 16 to 20 weeks
medium every 90 Litre every 4 to 8 weeks
hard every 60 Litre every 2 to 4 weeks or

The water tank of your espresso machine is equipped with a

when ›Clean Me‹ lights up

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• Remove the portafilter and frothing attachment. Pour the mixture of the discaler and water
into the water tank.

• Plug the machine into the power outlet.

• Press the POWER button to the on-position.

• Place a large container under the group head and steam wand.

• When the brewing temperature has been reached all the button surrounds on the control panel
will illuminate. Press and hold the one cup and two cup button to commence manual pour. Release
the button once half the mixture of white vinegar and water has run through the group head.

• After decalcifying, remove the water tank and rinse thoroughly then refill with fresh cold
water. To rinse the machine, repeat previous steps.

Note: Equipment damage caused by calcium deposits in and on the unit are not. Part of
the warranty. If you are sending your device to a technical review want, please attach any
attachments such. as filter support and drip tray at.

CLEANING THE CONICAL BURR GRINDER

This grinder cleaning cycle removes oil build-up on burr heads which can impede performance.

CLEANING THE STEAM WAND AND FROTHING ATTACHMENT

• The steam wand and frothing attachment should always be cleaned after frothing milk.

• Remove the frothing attachment and rinse in warm tap water.

• Wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth, and then with the steam wand directed back
into the drip tray, briefly set the steam dial to the STEAM-position. This will clear any remai­ning milk from inside the steam wand.

• Ensure the steam dial is in the STAND BY-position. Press the POWER button to off and
allow the machine to cool.

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• If the steam wand remains blocked, use the pin on the cleaning tool to clear the opening.

• If the steam wand continues to be blocked, the tip of the steam wand can be removed by
using the fitting in the middle of the cleaning tool.

• Unscrew the tip with the cleaning tool.

• Soak the tip in hot water before using the pin on the cleaning tool to unblock. Replace the
tip back onto the steam wand and secure with the cleaning tool.

CLEANING / UNBLOCKING THE FILTERS, PORTAFILTER AND GROUP HEAD

Periodically run water through the machine with the portafilter in place, but without any
ground espresso in the filter, to rinse out any residual coffee particles.

Should the fine holes in the filters become blocked follow the following steps:

1. Place the filter into the portafilter. Run water through the machine with the filter and por­tafilter, without any ground espresso, in place.

2. The fine pin on the cleaning tool can be used to clear any grinds in the filter holes.

3. To clean the single wall filters simply run water through the portafilter using the manual

pour function by holding down the one cup button.

4. For a thorough clean of the filters, run a cleaning cycle of the machine with the portafilter
and filter in place.

Note: Pin on Cleaning Tool is extremely sharp. Use care when using.

CLEANING THE OUTER HOUSING / CUP WARMING PLATE

The outer housing and cup warming plate can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. Then
polish with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers, pads or cloths which can scratch
the surface.

CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY

The drip tray should be removed, emptied and cleaned at regular inter­vals, particularly when the drip tray full indicator is showing ›Empty Me!‹.

Remove grid, compartments and ›Empty Me!‹ indicator from the drip tray. Dispose of the
grounds from the dry compartment into the waste bin. Wash the drip tray with warm soapy
water, using a non-abrasive washing liquid, rinse and dry thoroughly. The ›Empty Me!‹ indi­cator can be removed from the drip tray by pulling upwards to release the side latches. The
drip tray base and cover are dishwasher safe.

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CLEANING THE STORAGE TRAY

The storage tray can be removed after the drip tray is removed then
cleaned with a soft, damp cloth (do not use abrasive cleansers, pads or
cloths which can scratch the surface).

STORAGE

Before storing, press the POWER-button to off, turn the steam dial to off and unplug. Remove
unused beans from the hopper, empty the water tank and the drip tray. Ensure the machine is
cool, clean and dry. Insert all accessories into position or into the storage tray. Store upright.
Do not place anything on top.

WARNING: Do not immerse power cord, power plug or aplliancein water or any other

liquid. Tthe water tank should never be removed or completely emptied during decalcifying.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO

When the machine is switched
on, the steam and hot water

lights are ashing.
Espresso does not run through. Machine is not turned on or plugged in Ensure the machine is plugged in and the POWER

Espresso runs out too quickly The espresso grind is too coarse Ensure you use a suitable espresso grind. Refer to

Espresso is too cold Cups not preheated Preheat cups. Refer to ›Pre-Warming The Cups‹,

No crema Espresso is not tamped rmly enough Refer to ›Tamping The Ground Espresso‹, page 55.

Steam dial is not in STAND BY-position Turn the Steam dial to STAND BY-position. Machine

will commence normal heat up procedure.

button is pressed to on.
Water tank is empty Refer to ›Filling The Water Tank‹, page 53.
Espresso grind is too ne Ensure you use a suitable espresso grind. Refer to

›Adjusting the Grind Size‹ on page 54.
Too much ground espresso in the lter Refer to ›Adjusting the Grind Amount‹, page54.
Espresso grind tamped too rmly Refer to ›Tamping The Ground Espresso‹, page 55.
The lter is blocked Clean the lters. Refer to ›Cleaning The Filters‹,

page 65.

›Adjusting the Grind Size‹ on page 54.
Not enough ground espresso in the lter Refer to ›Adjusting the Grind Amount‹, page54.
Ground espresso not tamped rmly enough Refer to ›Tamping The Ground Espresso‹, page 55.

page 53.
Milk not heated enough (if making a

cappuccino or latté)

Espresso grind is too coarse Ensure you use a suitable espresso grin
Ground espresso is not fresh Change old beans with fresh roasted or pre-ground.

Filter holes are blocked Use the ne pin on the cleaning tool to clear the

When the base of the jug becomes too hot to touch

this is when the milk is heated at the correct tempe-

rature. Refer to ›The Art of Texturing Milk‹, page 58.

Ground espresso should not be kept for longer than

a week.

holes. Refer to ›Cleaning The Filters‹, page 65.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO

Machine is making pulsing/
pumping sound while extracting

The machine is carrying out the normal
operation of the 15 bar pump

No action require as this is the normal operation of

the machine.

espresso or steaming milk
Espresso runs out around the

edge of the lter holder

Filter holder is not inserted in the group
head properly

There are espresso grounds around the

lter rim

Refer to ›Inserting The Portalter‹, page 55.

Clean any excess ground espresso from the rim of the
lter holder to ensure a proper t into the brew head.

Too much ground espresso in the lter Refer to ›Adjusting the Grind Amount‹, page54.

Ground espresso has been tamped too

Refer to ›Tamping The Ground Espresso‹, page 55.

rmly

Espresso extracts as drops from
the portalter

Incorrect lter for amount of ground coffee

used
The water tank is empty or low Refer to step 1 – ›Filling The Water Tank‹, page 53.

Espresso grind is too ne Ensure you use a suitable espresso grind. Refer to

Ensure you use the small lter for 1 cup of espresso
and the larger lter for 2 cups of espresso.

›Adjusting the Grind Size‹ on page 54.

Machine is blocked by mineral deposits Decalcify the machine. Refer to ⁄Decalcifying‹, page 63.

Machine is making a loud and

continuous pumping noise

Water tank is empty Refer to step 1 – ›Filling The Water Tank‹, page 53.
Water tank is not securely in place Refer to step 1 – ›Filling The Water Tank‹, page 53.

No steam is generated Machine is not turned on Ensure the machine is plugged in, switched on at the

power outlet and the POWER button is pressed to on.

Water tank is empty Refer to step 1 – ›Filling The Water Tank‹, page 53.
Steam Dial is not in ‘Steam’ position Turn the steam dial to the Steam-position.
Steam Wand is blocked Use the pin on the cleaning tool to clear the opening.

If the steam wand continues to be blocked remove

the tip of the steam wand using the tting in the
middle of the cleaning tool. Refer to ›Care and
Cleaning‹, page 62.

Milk is not foamy after texturing Not enough steam Steam wand may be blocked. Refer to ›Care and

Cleaning‹, page 62.

Milk is not fresh and cold Use cold fresh milk. Refer to ‘›The Art of Texturing

Milk‹, page 58.

Machine is not working The unit appears to be on but the machine

ceases to operate.

The safety thermal-cut may have activated due to the

pump or grinder overheating. Turn the machine off
and allow it to cool for about 30 - 60 minutes.

No ground espresso coming from

No espresso beans in hopper. Fill hopper.

grinder
Grinder does not start when

micro switch is pressed. ‘Filter

Bean Hopper safety interlock is open

(hopper is not correctly in place).

Remove hopper, check for any then debris replace

the hopper into the correct location.

Size’ lights are cycling through

single and double.
Too much/too little ground

espresso is being delivered to the

Grind Amount settings are incorrect for

particular grind size.

Reset the machine to defaults or re-program new
espresso Grind Amount settings.

lter basket

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NOTES FOR DISPOSAL

Dispose of the appliance and packaging must be effected in accordance with the
corresponding local regulations and requirements for electrical appliances and pa­ckaging. Please contact your local disposal company.

Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection
facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems
available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substan­ces can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and
well-being. When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated
to take back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.

INFORMATION AND SERVICE

Please check www.gastroback.de for further information. For technical support, please
contact Gastroback Customer Care Center by phone: [phone] or e-mail:
[e-mail].

WARRANTY

We guarantee that all our products are free of defects at the time of purchase. Any demons­trable manufacturing or material defects will be to the exclusion of any further claim and
within warranty limits of the law free of charge repaired or substituted. There is no warranty
claim of the purchaser if the damage or defect of the appliance is caused by inappropriate
treatment, over loading or installation mistakes. The warranty claim expires if there is any
technical interference of a third party without an written agreement.

The purchaser has to present the sales slip in assertion-of-claim and has to bear all charges
of costs and risk of the transport.

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Coffee-Recepies

Espresso

Intense and aromatic,
an espresso or short
black as it’s also
known uses about ¼
oz of ground espres­so. It is served in a
small cup or glass to
a level of approxima­tely 1 oz.

Americano

A long black is gene­rally a single or dou­ble shot of espresso
with hot water added
to taste.

Flat White

A single shot of es­presso in a cup filled
with steamed milk
and topped with a
skin of silky smooth
foam.

Classic Café Latté

Traditionally the mor­ning coffee of Italy
and France, taken
with pain au choco­late or sweet biscot­ti. This blend of
espresso to

1

/3

2

/3 milk

is made with a sin­gle shot of espresso. Top with steamed milk,
poured down the inside rim of the glass to
give a creamy consistency and perfect layer
of froth.

Cappuccino

The real thing is served very light and luke
warm with
and a generous final

1

/3 of creamy froth.

1

/3 espresso to 1/3 steamed milk

For added finesse,
hold a piece of card
over one half of the
cappuccino before
dusting with choco­late.

Macchiato

A shot of espresso
served short in a 2½
oz demitasse and
stained with a dash
of finely textured
milk.

Café Mocha

A glass of textured
milk laced with mel­ted cocoa or cho­colate syrup and an
espresso shot. Top
sprinkled with dark
chocolate shavings.

Espresso Affogato

Totally irresistible,
this sweet temptati­on is simply a single
scoop of premium va­nilla bean ice cream,
drenched in espresso
and if desired, your
favorite liqueur. To create a sense of occasi­on, serve ice cream in a martini glass with
shots on the side.

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Con Panna

Meaning ›with cream‹
this heart warmer is
a chic variation on
old-fashioned Vienna
Coffee. In a 3-4 oz
cup, dress a double
shot of espresso with
a dollop of fresh cream, whipped until lossy.
Dust with cinnamon and serve immediately.

Baked Custards with Fresh
Raspberry and Coffee Float

Serves 6
25 oz (750ml) cream
¾ cup finely granulated sugar
2 vanilla beans, cut lengthways
1 tablespoon gelatine
1 basket of fresh raspberries
1 tablespoon finely granulated sugar, extra
¾ cup strong espresso coffee, cooled

1. Combine the cream, finely granulated
sugar and vanilla beans in a saucepan.
Stir over medium heat until just boiling.
Remove the vanilla beans.

2. Add the gelatine and stir constantly with
a wooden spoon until dissolved. Remove
from heat. Allow the custard to cool.

3. Pour custard evenly into 5 oz glasses. Refri­gerate for a minimum of 3 hours or until set.

4. Place the raspberries into a medium sized
bowl, sprinkle with sugar and crush light­ly with a fork.

5. Fold the cooled espresso coffee through
the crushed raspberries. Cover and chill
in the refrigerator.

6. To serve, top the custards, when set, with
the raspberries and espresso coffee mixture.

7. Serve immediately with freshly brewed
espresso coffee.

Tiramisu

Makes 4
1½ cups mascarpone
1¼ cups cream
2½ tablespoons powdered sugar
½ cup strong espresso coffee, cooled
½ cup coffee liqueur
16 sponge fingers
Cocoa powder, for dusting

1. Combine mascarpone, cream and pow­dered sugar in a large bowl. Whisk lightly
until soft peaks form. Set aside.

2. Combine espresso coffee and liqueur in
bowl. Dip the sponge fingers into the espres­so coffee mixture a few at a time. Ensure
all the espresso coffee mixture is absorbed
evenly by the sponge fingers.

3. Layer half the sponge fingers evenly into
the base of 4 dessert bowls or glasses.
Spread the layered sponge fingers with half
of the cream mixture. Repeat the layers with
remaining sponge fingers and cream mix­ture.

4. Dust evenly with cocoa powder and refri­gerate until required.

5. Serve with fresh fruits and freshly brewed
espresso.

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Coffee, Cinnamon and Walnut Muffins

Makes 12
2½ cups (375 g) plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup finely granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 x 60 g eggs
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

1

/3 cup olive oil

¾ cup strong espresso coffee, cooled
1 cup roughly chopped walnuts

1. Sift flour, baking powder and cinnamon

into a large bowl and stir in sugar.

2. Place sour cream, eggs, lemon rind, oil

and espresso coffee into a medium bowl,
stir until well combined.

3. Fold creamed mixture and walnuts into

the sifted ingredients, do not over mix.

4. Spoon the mixture evenly into 12 lightly

greased and base lined muffin pans until
two-thirds full.

5. Place into a preheated oven 350°F for

12-15 minutes or until cooked when tested.

6. Serve warm, or cooled and spread with

Rich espresso Icing. Delicious with a Cap­puccino or Café Latté.

Rich Eespresso Icing

2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon butter, softened
¼ cup strong espresso coffee, warm

1. Combine powdered sugar, butter and
half the espresso in a bowl, stir well and
gradually add remaining espresso until a
spreadable consistency is achieved.

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INDEX

A

ADJUSTING THE GRIND AMOUNT 57
ADJUSTING THE GRIND SIZE 57

B

Bean Hopper 44, 71

C

Care & Cleaning 65
CLEAN ME 43, 66
Conical Burr Grinder 44, 50
Coffee Recipes 72

D

DECALCIFYING 66

E

ESPRESSO MAKING TIPS 63
Extracting an Espresso 56

F

Filters 40, 43, 44, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57,

59, 60, 69, 70

Filter Size 52

I

Information and service 71

N

Notes for disposal 71

P

Ppressure Gauge 51
PROGRAMMING DOUBLE ESPRESSO 60
PROGRAMMING SINGLE ESPRESSO 59

S

Steam Dial 43, 70
Steam Wand 44, 52, 70

T

Tamper 43, 44, 51, 58
TAMPING THE GROUND ESPRESSO 58
Technical Specifications 49
THE ART OF TEXTURING MILK 61
TROUBLE SHOOTING 69

W

Warranty 71

G

Grind Amount 50, 69, 70, 71
GRIND SIZE 43, 50, 53, 57
Group Head 43

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GASTROBACK GmbH

Gewerbestraße 20 . 21279 Hollenstedt / Germany

Telefon [phone] . Telefax +49 (0)41 65/22 25-29

[e-mail] . www.gastroback.de

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