Grimac Minigrimac User Manual

CONTENTS

0 - INTRODUCTION

0.1 - Preliminary remarks .............................................................................. 2

0.2 - Symbols ................................................................................................ 3

0.3 - General safety notices .......................................................................... 3

0.4 - Guards .................................................................................................. 4

0.5 - Position of stickers ............................................................................... 5

0.6 - Safety precautions to be taken when working on the machine .............. 5

0.7 - Practical tips on making a cup of coffee ................................................ 5

1 - TECHNICAL DATA

1.1 - Background information ........................................................................ 6

1.2 - Taking delivery and unpacking ............................................................. 6

1.3 - Positioning and installation .................................................................... 7

1.4 - Specifications ....................................................................................... 8

1.5 - Guarantee ............................................................................................. 8

2 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION

2.1 General description ................................................................................. 9

2.2 Operating principles .............................................................................. 10

3 USING THE MACHINE

3.1 - Switches and switch functions ............................................................ 10

3.2 - Machine functions and operating instructions ..................................... 11

3.3 - Accessories and optional extras ......................................................... 12

4 CHECKS AND SERVICING

4.1 - Operating faults .................................................................................. 13

4.2 - General servicing ........................................................................... 13-14

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5 - MAINTENANCE

5.1 - Cleaning ............................................................................................. 15

6 - SPARE PARTS

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SECTION 0 - INTRODUCTION

These Operating Instructions are a guide to using and maintaining the
MINIGRIMAC machine manufactured by Grimac srl.
Before USING OR WORKING ON THE MACHINE in any way, read the
whole of this manual carefully.
The manual contains all the information, advice and warnings about using
the coffee machine that are required to ensure long term reliability and
optimum operating efficiency.

The MINIGRIMAC single unit coffee machine has been designed in such a
way that it incorporates all the features of a traditional coffee machine for
bars:
component parts designed for professional use, reliability and operating
autonomy, a copper lined water heater but above all it provides coffee of
superlative quality. The MINIGRIMAC series machines have been
designed for people who really know about coffee.

Carefully follow all the advice contained in the manual in order to ensure
optimum machine efficiency and in order to ensure that it has a long
working life. Remember that the Operating Instructions are an integral part
of the product and must be kept carfully throughout the whole working life
of the machine.

If the machine is passed onto another user or owner the Operating
Instructions must go with it.

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0.2 - SYMBOLS

The symbols below are used to draw the reader’s attention to important
points regarding personal safety, machine safety and to certain operating
conditions.

SECTION 0 - INTRODUCTION

General operating

notice

General warning
Damage may be
caused to things
or to the coffee
machine

WARNING!
Source of danger
to persons or the
machine

WARNING!
Danger of electric
shock to persons
or electrical
damage to the
coffee machine.

0.3 - GENERAL SAFETY NOTICES

• Any use of the MINIGRIMAC machine that is not specified in this manual or
any use of products other than those approved at the time of purchase
exonerates GRIMAC srl from any liability for any harm or injury to persons
or damage to things or the machine.

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MUST BE EARTHED.

• Never place hands or metal or other objects inside the machine when it is
connected to the electric power supply.

• Always contact one of our service centres for any repair or maintenance task
that is not described in this manual.

• Before working on the machine in any way, ALWAYS take out the plug from
the mains power supply socket.

• Check the power cable regularly. A worn cable is a potential source of
electrocution (see Section 4, Paragraph 4.2).

• Before using the machine to make coffee, make sure that you are perfectly
familiar with the location and function of all the controls and the machine
specifications contained in the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

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0.4 - GUARDS

The MINIGRIMAC component parts are housed inside a series of covers
or guards that isolate them from any contact with the outside and the
person using the machine.

A - Removable top guard: protects the tank containing the water supply

(MINIGRIMAC - Tank). It is not fixed by screws and is removed in
order to supply the machine with water.
In the MINIGRIMAC - Mains Supply model there is no tank under the
guard but a pressure adjuster that has been calibrated by GRIMAC
s.r.l. during testing.

B - Fixed top guard: must be removed ONLY by competent and

authorised service staff. It contains the machine’s vital working parts.
This guard can be used as a flat service on which to place cups and
saucers.

C - Bottom guard: must never be removed (ONLY by competent and

authorised service staff).

SECTION 0 - INTRODUCTION

A

B

C

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SECTION 0 - INTRODUCTION

0.5 - POSITION OF STICKERS

Stickers and plates displaying ‘Notices’ and ‘Warnings’ are located on the
machine. Replace them if they become illegible.

0.6 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING ON
THE MACHINE

• Switch off the machine and disconnect it from the electric power supply
before carrying out routine maintenance, special maintenance and general
cleaning operations.

• In or der to ensure that the machine has a long working life, any component
parts should be replaced with original GRIMAC parts by competent Grimac
approved staff.

• After carrying out any kind of maintenance, ensure that all parts of the
machine are in proper working order.

• Repairs to the electrical system must be carried out by properly qualified
service staff and only after the electric power supply has been disconnected
and the plug has been removed from the mains power supply socket

• Never use running water on the machine whilst it is switched on or being
cleaned.

• Never wash the machine with solvents, paint thinners, alcohol, etc. We
recommend the use of warm water and neutral detergent in order not to
damage the internal and external parts of the machine.

0.7 - PRACTICAL TIPS ON MAKING A CUP OF COFFEE

The MINIGRIMAC series coffee machine guarantees you a perfect cup of
coffee because it uses the same professional standard component parts as
those found in coffee machines in bars. Nevertheless, the user must ensure
that the steps prescribed in Section 3 Paragraph 3.2 are strictly adhered to
and in particular the user must ensure that the filter is filled with the correct
amounts of coffee.

The dose inserted in the filter holder (1 or 2 cups) is sufficient for just
one or two cups.

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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL DATA

1.1 - BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This machine has been manufactured from component parts and materials
that conform to the new standards now in force. Each part of the
MINIGRIMAC machine has therefore been carefully designed with
particular attention being paid to the electrical system components and the
elements that come into direct contact with the coffee being dispensed.

1.2 - TAKING DELIVERY AND UNPACKING

The MINIGRIMAC coffee machine is housed in a box that protects it from
jolts and breakage.
Open the box and remove the moveable cardboard protection in order to be
able to take hold of the bottom of the machine with both hands. Lift out slowly
and carefully.
Rest the machine on a flat surface or table for the preliminary operations.
First, check that the machine is complete and undamaged.
Also check that underneath the coffee dispenser unit there is the box
containing the accessories that come supplied with the machine.
The box contains:

•a filter holder and a filter for one after dinner cup of coffee (fig. 1 ref. 13)

•a filter holder and a filter for two after dinner cups of coffee (fig. 1 ref. 14)

• a measuring spoon (fig. 1 ref. 16)

• an instrument for pressing down the coffee (fig. 1 ref. 15)

The MINIGRIMAC is tested, packed and dispatched ready assembled by
GRIMAC s.r.l. .

Any breakage or other matter is the direct responsibility of the shipper.
Check the machine carefully when taking delivery.
In the event of damage, advise GRIMAC s.r.l. of the damage ascertained.

Before connecting the coffee machine to the mains electric power supply,
check that the mains voltage is compatible with the technical
specifications.

The electrical system must be earthed.

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