KRUPS
VIVO:880
ESPRESSO VIVO 880
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
We hope you will enjoy using this Krups
Expresso Coffee Maker.
Please read this full instruction booklet to help you achieve
the best results from your coffee maker.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or any
Krups appliance, please call our Customer Relations Team on:
0845 330 4554 - UK
(01) 47 51947 - Ireland
You can also e-mail us on:
Customerrelations@krups.co.uk
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Description
a Lid for removable tank
b Removable water tank
c Steam tap
d Steam nozzle
e Cappuccino accessory
f Filter Holder
g Cup rest grid
h Drip tray
i Pump switch
j Temperature indicator light (yellow)
k On indicator light
l On/Off switch
m Cord Storage
n Filters for one or two cups
o Measuring spoon
p Percolation head
Safety recommendations
● Before using your espresso for the first time,
please read these instructions carefully.
● Only use an earthed plug to connect the
appliance. Check that the voltage indicated
on the information plate on the appliance
does in fact match that of your electrical
wiring system.
Wiring Instructions for U.K and Ireland only:
APPLIANCES WITH FITTED PLUG
Important: For your convenience this appliance is
supplied complete with a plug incorporating a 13
amp fuse. In the event of replacing a fuse in the
plug supplied, a 13 amp fuse approved by ASTA to
BS1362 must be used. If the socket outlets are
not of the 13A BS 1363 type, and therefore do not
accept the plug connected to this appliance, cut off
the plug. When cut off, this plug is a shock hazard
if inserted into a socket outlet and must therefore
be disposed of safely. If the fuse cover is
detachable, never use the plug with the cover
omitted. Replacement covers can be obtained from
your serve agent. Fit the appropriate plug according
to the instructions paragraph «Fitting a plug».
With alternative plugs a 15 amp fuse must be
fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at the main
fuse box.
APPLIANCES WITHOUT FITTED PLUG
FITTING A PLUG - IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
GREEN & YELLOW : EARTH
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours in the mains leads of this appliance
may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN & YELLOW must
be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter ‘E’ or by the earth symbol
or coloured green or green and yellow. The wire
which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter ‘N’ or
coloured black. The wire which is coloured BROWN
must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter’ L’ or coloured red.
This appliance complies with current safety
regulations and requirements as well as directives:
- 89/336/CEE modified by 93/68/CEE
- 73/23/CEE modified by 93/68/CEE.
● Do not place your espresso maker on a hot
surface (electrical hotplate, for example) or
close to a flame.
● Do not remove the filter holder containing the
coffee while water is running through, as the
appliance is under pressure at this time.
● Do not use the appliance when the drip tray
and the grid are not in place.
● Unplug the appliance if a problem occurs while the
coffee is running through or before cleaning it.
● Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the
cord and do not place the cord on a sharp
edge or the corner of an item of furniture.
● Avoid contact with the hot parts of the
appliance by the cord or your hands (hotplate
for cups, filter holder, steam nozzle).
● Never immerse the appliance in water.
● Keep out of reach of children and do not allow
the cord to hang down.
● Follow the descaling instructions.
● Do not use the machine if it has been
damaged or if the cord is in poor condition.
● If the cord or any other specific element
becomes defective, these must be replaced
only by an approved Krups service centre. You
should never under any circumstances open
the appliance yourself.
● Check that the filter holder is firmly in place
before making coffee.
Espresso coffee
Espresso coffee is richer in aroma and stronger than
normal coffee. It is drunk from small espresso cups.
It is made by passing hot water under pressure
through the ground coffee to obtain this delicious
foamy black coffee with its revitalising effect.
You can recognise espresso by its characteristic
aroma and its typical foamy head. But this requires
high pressure and an excellent espresso coffee
which has been well roasted and correctly ground.
If you cannot buy ground espresso coffee, use a
coffee grinder to grind the beans.
The coffee must not be ground too fine.
It should be slightly granulous.
If it is too fine, you run the risk of blocking the grid
and water will no longer pass through.
Setting-up the appliance
● Lift the lid and remove the water tank (1)
● Fill the water tank (2)
● Replace the water tank, pressing down firmly
so that the valve at the bottom opens. Close
the lid (3)
The transparent water tanks enables you to
check the water level. Always top up the water
when necessary.
Before using your espresso maker
for the first time.
Before using the appliance for the first time
and also after a long period of non-use, prepare
several cups of water (without any coffee) to rinse
the system through completely:
● Place the filter in the filter holder
● Engage the filter holder on the left facing the
external marking and turn it firmly to the right (6)
● Place a large enough container under the
filter holder (7).
● Set the pump switch to position (4)
● Turn on the appliance (5).
The operating indicator light (red) and the thermostat
indicator light (yellow) will both come on.
A little water may leak from the percolation head
during the rise in temperature.
● Set the switch to the position (8).
The pump is then activated. If the boiler (waterheating system) is empty (on first use, for example),
it will fill with water with a characteristic filling noise.
The water contained in the boiler is evacuated via
the steam nozzle.
● As soon as the water is running out of the
filter holder, reset the pump switch to position .
● Allow the appliance to finish heating the water.
● Once the yellow light goes out, allow the equivalent
of 2 to 3 cups of water to run through, setting the
pump switch to the position.
● If necessary interrupt the process by setting
the pump switch back to position in order to
empty the container.
To rinse the steam nozzle:
● Place a container under it,
● Slowly turn the steam tap to the max position
and allow the steam to escape for about 10
seconds.
● Reset the tap to the position and empty
the container.
Filling the water boiler
● Before using the appliance, check that the
boiler is full of water.
● Place a container under the percolation head.
● Switch on the appliance and set the pump
switch to the position. As soon as water
flows from the percolation head, the boiler is full.
If the water boiler empties itself during the
preparation of the steam (steam stops coming
out of the steam nozzle), it must be refilled.
● To do this, turn the steam tap to position ,
place a container under the percolation head
and set the pump switch to the position.
● Allow the water to flow from the percolation
head until the yellow light goes on; then reset
the pump witch to position .
● Wait until the yellow light has gone out before
resuming steam production by slowly turning
the steam tap to the max position.
Preparing an espresso
● Fill the water tank with fresh water (1) (2) (3).
● Set the pump switch to position (4)
● Switch on the appliance (5)
● Set the pump switch to the position and wait
until a small amount of water flows out, which
means the boiler is full.
● The reset the pump switch to position .
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As soon as the system has reached the required
temperature, the yellow light will go out.
● Preheat the espresso cups, having first
engaged the filter holder (without any coffee)
and place them underneath.
● Set the pump switch to the position 9).
● Fill the cups with boiling water and reset the
pump switch to position .
● Remove the filter holder.
● Insert the appropriate filter (for one or two
cups) into the filter holder (10).
● Fill with one or two measures of ground
coffee (11).
● Press down the coffee with the measuring
spoon (12)
● Remove any coffee from the edges of the
filter holder (13).
● Insert the filter holder and turn it firmly to the
right (14).
● Place one or two espresso cups beneath the
filter holder.
● Prepare the espresso by turning the pump
switch to the position (15).
● When a sufficient quantity has run through,
reset the pump switch to position .
● After making the espresso, remove the filter
holder and throw away the coffee grounds (16).
The following espresso may be prepared by refilling
the filter.
Making steam
Steam can be used to make the milk frothy for a
cappuccino or for heating liquids.
The temperature required to produce steam being
higher than that necessary to make an espresso,
the espresso should always be prepared first,
because otherwise the coffee might be burnt.
The nature of the system is such that a little water,
which can be collected in a separate container,
will escape from the steam nozzle before the
steam appears.
FROTHING MILK FOR A CAPPUCCINO
When preparing an espresso, this machine can be
used to produce frothy milk to prepare a cappuccino.
For best results, use the cappuccino accessory.
Please note: the cappuccino accessory must
only be used for producing frothy milk.
● Fit the accessory to the end of the steam
nozzle (17).
● Pour about 200ml of skimmed milk into a
small high-sided container (maximum capacity
0.5L) which will fit beneath the steam nozzle.
The milk must be nice and fresh and cold, the
container must also be chilled, so do not rinse it in
hot water beforehand.
● Check that the boiler is full of water.
The pump switch must be in position (18).
When the yellow temperature indicator light goes out:
● Place a container under the steam nozzle and
turn the steam tap to max position.
● Let the water flow until steam appears, then
turn the tap back to position .
You can now start to prepare frothy milk.
● Place a container under the steam nozzle in
such a way that it is completely immersed in
the milk.
● Turn the tap slowly to max position and hold
the container steady during the operation (19).
The nozzle must not touch the bottom of the
container so as not to prevent the steam
escaping.
● Once you have obtained the froth, reset the
tap to position and remove the container.
● Then set the tap to steam position again for a
few moments (with an empty container under
the nozzle) to eliminate the residue of milk in
the nozzle.
● Once this operation is finished, clean the
cappuccino accessory and the steam nozzle
with a damp cloth.
HEATING OTHER LIQUIDS
● Take out the steam nozzle.
● Remove the cappuccino accessory.
● Make sure the boiler is full of water.
● Set the pump switch to position .
● Switch on the appliance.
A little water and steam will escape from the
percolation head while the appliance is heating up.
● When the yellow temperature indicator light
goes out, place a container under the steam
nozzle and turn the steam tap to max position.
● Let the water flow until steam appears, then
turn the tap back to position .
● Place the container under the steam nozzle
in such a way that the jet is immersed in
the liquid.
● Turn the tap slowly to max position.
● Once the liquid is hot enough, reset the tap
to position and remove the container from
the nozzle.
Note: If you wish to prepare an espresso
immediately after using steam, it is vital that you
allow the appliance to cool down to the «coffee
making» temperature:
● Place a container under the filter holder and
set the pump switch to the position.
● Let the water run through until the yellow
temperature indicator light goes out.
● Reset the pump switch to position , after
which you may prepare an espresso in the
usual way.
Cleaning
● Before doing any cleaning, unplug the
appliance and allow it to cool down.
● Wipe the body of the appliance with a
damp cloth.
The water tank must be emptied after use.
● Remove the cup rest grid and clean it (20).
● Empty the drip tray and clean it.
The percolation head, the filter holder and the filters
must be cleaned after each use:
● First, allow the appliance to cool down, then
wipe the percolation head with a damp cloth.
Each detachable element can be rinsed under
running water
● Do not clean the filter holder or the cup rest
grid in the dishwasher.
● If the percolation head is very dirty, unscrew
the percolation head using a coin: the valve
spring and sealing gasket will also come off.
● Clean the grid and wipe the percolation head
with a damp cloth.
● Replace the grid and screw it firmly in place.
● Make sure the valve spring and the sealing
gasket are correctly position (21).
Important: After making frothy milk, clean the
steam nozzle immediately by allowing the appliance
to produce steam for 1 to 2 seconds. Then wipe
the tip with a damp cloth. If the pipe and the tip
have been completely obstructed, clean these using
a needle.
If necessary, this part of the nozzle can be unscrewed
using the hexagonal key found on the measuring
spoon and by unscrewing it in an anticlockwise
direction. Clean this part thoroughly (22).
The nozzle must be screwed back on in a
clockwise direction after cleaning.
Use the key carefully when screwing it back on,
and do not over-tighten.
Warning: Do not remove or assemble the steam
nozzle when it is hot.
The cappuccino accessory can be given a thorough
cleaning as follows:
● Remove the two parts, A and C, of the metal
stem, B (23).
● Wash both parts in hot water.
● If the tiny aspiration hole of part A is blocked,
unblock it using a fine needle.
If the appliance is not to be used for a long period,
do not leave the filter holder in the percolation head,
as this will cause unnecessary wear on the gasket
and shorten its lifetime.
Descaling
● You should descale your espresso maker more
or less frequently, with citric or tartaric acid.
We do, however, recommend that you use the Krups
descaling accessory, reference 054, available from
all approved Krups service centres. This accessory
also includes, apart from two descaling doses, a strip
tester for water hardness to assess how often you
need to descale your appliance in normal use.
Descaling depends on the hardness of the water, but
also on the cycle of use. The frequency of descaling
indicated for accessory 054 is thus given only by way
of indication.
Then use the following method:
● Before descaling, unscrew the percolation grid
from the percolation head.
● Clean the percolation grid and the percolation
head of any tartar and coffee ground residues.
● Replace the valve spring and the gasket on
the percolation head and screw down firmly.
● Remove the cappuccino accessory from the
steam nozzle.
● Dissolve two dessert spoons of descaling
product or one sachet from accessory 054 in
half a litre of warm water and pour this into
the empty water tank.
● Place one container under the percolation
head and another under the steam nozzle.
● Switch on the appliance and set the pump
switch to position.
● Allow about half of the descaling solution to
run through, then reset the pump switch to
position.
● Turn the steam tap to max position.
● When the steam appears, turn the tap back
to position.
● Leave the remainder of the descaling solution
to work on the interior of the machine to 10
to 15 minutes.
● Place a container under the percolation head
and reset the pump switch to position.
● Allow the descaling solution to run through
completely, then reset the pump switch to
position.
● Continue by allowing two water tanks of clean
water to run through with the pump switch in
position.
● Refill the water tank and place one container
under the percolation head and another under
the steam nozzle.
● Set the steam tap to max position for about
30 seconds
● The reset the steam to position and allow
the remainder of the water to run through via
the percolation head.
● Then reset the pump switch to position.
● Switch off the appliance and allow it to
cool down.
● Unscrew the valve spring and the gasket
from the percolation head and replace the
percolation grid with the valve spring and the
gasket on the percolation head.
● Finally, replace the cappuccino accessory on the
steam nozzle.
Problems, probable causes
and solutions
Helpline
Any problems or queries call:
0845 330 4554 - UK
(01) 47 51947 - Ireland
Environment
The packaging consists only of environmentallycompatible materials, which must be disposed of in
accordance with the local regulations on recycling.
The appliance itself must be destroyed at your local
waste disposal centre.
Recipes
You can enjoy your espresso just as you like it:
when you want to relax, or to round off a good meal.
Here are a few recipes for your espresso machine.
Original espresso
Take one small measure of good quality, well roasted
espresso coffee and filter it directly into the
preheated cup.
If you use good, well ground coffee, a nice crown of
foam should appear on the cup.
Add sugar if you wish and treat yourself.
Original espresso is drunk without milk, but lots
of sugar.
Espresso corretto
Prepare a cup of espresso in the usual way.
Then slightly «correct» the taste by adding
1
/4 or 1/2
a glass of cognac or liqueur.
Anisette, grape brandy, Sambuco, kirsch and
Cointreau are also suitable.
And there are many more possibilities for
«enabling» your espresso. Let your imagination
run wild.
Cappuccino
Use large cups which you have preheated.
Fill them with coffee up to the equivalent of an
espresso cup and top up with milk which you have
frothed using the cappuccino accessory; finally,
sprinkle powdered chocolate on top.
To froth the milk: put 200ml of skimmed or
semi-skimmed milk into a jug, and make it frothy
by plunging the steam nozzle into the jug.
Iced coffee Italian style
4 balls of vanilla ice cream; 2 cold sugared cups
of espresso,
1
/8 litre of milk, fresh cream, grated
chocolate.
Mix the cold espresso with milk. Distribute the ice
cream balls between the glasses, pour coffee over
and decorate with fresh cream and grated chocolate.
Friesian style coffee
Add a small glass of rum to a cup of sugared
espresso.
Decorate with a thick layer of fresh cream and serve.
Espresso flambé
2 small glasses of cognac, 2 teaspoons of brown
sugar, 2 cups espresso, fresh cream.
Pour cognac into heat-resistant glasses, heat and
flame it.
Add sugar, mix, pour in the coffee and decorate
with fresh cream.
If you wish, the espresso can also be diluted with
a little boiling water.
Problems
Probable causes Solutions
The espresso is not
hot enough.
The cups, the filter
and filter holder are
cold.
Preheat the
accessories (cups,
filter and filter
holder). See
paragraph «Preparing
an espresso».
Coffee is leaking
around the filter
holder.
The filter holder is
not correctly fitted.
See paragraph
«Preparing an
espresso».
There is still some
ground coffee
around the edge of
the filter.
The percolation head
gasket is dirty.
The percolation head
gasket is faulty.
Clean around the
filter and the gasket.
Clean the gasket
with a damp cloth.
Contact an approved
Krups service centre.
Very loud noise from
the pump.
No water in the
water tank.
Fill the water tank.
Water tank
incorrectly fitted.
Press down firmly on
the water tank.
Ground coffee too
old or very dry and
pump cannot
produce pressure.
Use fresh ground
coffee.
Boiler is empty. See paragraph
«Filling the water
boiler».
No water in the
water tank.
Fill the water tank.
Water tank
incorrectly fitted.
Press down firmly on
the water tank.
Filter is blocked, the
ground coffee is too
fine or pressed down
too hard.
Clean the filter and
the head grid. See
the paragraph
«Cleaning» and try
using a coarser
ground coffee.
Water is running
through too quickly.
Percolation head
grid is clogged.
Soak the grid in
descaling solution.
See «Cleaning»
paragraph.
Appliance needs
descaling.
See «Descaling»
paragraph.
Boiler is empty. See paragraph
«Filling the water
boiler».
Coffee is too coarse. Try using a finer
ground coffee.
Ground coffee is old
or too dry.
Use fresh ground
coffee.
The milk is not very
frothy.
Steam nozzle
blocked.
See paragraph
«Cleaning».
Cappuccino
accessory blocked.
See paragraph
«Cleaning».
Ground coffee not
pressed down, Firmly
enough.
Press down the
coffee more firmly.
Milk is not fresh. Use fresh milk.
Lots of water on the
ground coffee.
Insufficient quantity
of ground coffee.
Use the spoon
provided to measure
out the coffee.
Water is not flowing
through.
There is no head
(froth) on the
espresso.
Coffee is too coarse. Try using a finer
ground coffee.
Ground coffee not
pressed down firmly
enough.
Press down the
coffee more firmly.
There is no head
(froth) on the
espresso.
Milk is lukewarm. Put milk in fridge.
Boiler is empty. See paragraph
«Filling the water
boiler».
Ground coffee not
pressed down firmly
enough.
Press down the
coffee more firmly.
Insufficient quantity
of ground coffee.
Add more coffee.
No steam.
Boiler is empty. See paragraph
«Filling the water
boiler».
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