EUROPICCOLA
Models: EPBB 8, EPC 8, EPG 8
Instruction Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTION |
P. 2 |
FIRST TIME OPERATION |
P. 4 |
WARMING UP THE MACHINE |
P. 4 |
STEAMING THE MILK |
P. 5 |
MAKING ESPRESSO |
P. 6 |
MAINTENANCE |
P. 8 |
TROUBLESHOOTING |
P. 9 |
TECHNICAL DATA |
P. 10 |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
P. 10 |
MAINTENANCE NOTES |
P. 11 |
EUROPICCOLA
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the la Pavoni espresso machine. We recommend you read through all of the instructions before beginning. Making hand pressed espresso is an art, and, with some practice, you will make delicious espresso every time!
EQUIPMENT:
•LEVER
•SAFETY VALVE
•BOILER CAP
•STEAM KNOB
•SIGHT GLASS
•ON/OFF POWER SWITCH
•PRESSURE INDICATOR
•DRIP BASIN (2 PARTS)
•BOILER
•PORTAFILTER
•GROUP
•STEAM TUBE
•COFFEE TAMPER
•MEASURING SPOON
•COFFEE FILTERS (1 LARGE, 1 SMALL)
•DOMED TOP (SOME MODELS ONLY)
NOT SHOWN:
• CAPPUCCINO AUTOMATIC ATTACHMENT
(PLATED STEAM VALVE AND BLACK AERATOR
WITH TUBE)
• INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
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PRECAUTIONS:
Install the machine on a steady, dry base.
Do not immerse the machine or power cord in water.
Parts of this machine get very hot. Keep out of the reach of children.
Never leave your machine on when not in use. Leaving your machine on and idle for more than 30 minutes will cause excessive wear on the internal gaskets.
Never operate this unit without sufficient water in the boiler (at least 1inch showing in the sight glass). Failure to maintain the proper water level can cause damage to internal parts.
Note: Your unit is equipped with a manual reset fuse. Should the water level drop too low, or if the machine is left on too long, the machine may overheat, causing the fuse to blow. If this happens, the unit will not turn on. Take the following steps to restart:
1.Unplug the unit.
2.Close the boiler knob tightly.
3.Gently place the machine on its side.
4.Using a blunt instrument (the end of a pencil or pen), remove the red grommet plug under the base of the unit and push in the red switch.
5.Replace the grommet, add water if necessary, plug in, and restart.
Barista tips:
The beans:
Use freshly roasted coffee.
Try different types of coffee, even if they aren’t specifically for espresso.
Decaf beans are typically made from lesser quality beans, and great decaf espresso is extremely difficult to achieve.
Buy only a week’s worth of beans at a time.
Don’t let ground coffee sit exposed for more than an hour or so.
Keep beans in an airtight container in a cool, dark place not in the refrigerator or freezer.
The grind:
Your la Pavoni machine requires finely ground coffee that is the consistency of powdered sugar. We highly recommend burr grinders for use with this machine as opposed to blade coffee mills. Blade coffee mills chop the beans, producing grounds that are too inconsistent for espresso.
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FIRST TIME OPERATION:
WARNING: PARTS OF THIS MACHINE GET VERY HOT DURING OPERATION.
HANDLE WITH CARE.
1.Fill the boiler with water until the water level reaches the top of the sight glass. Make sure that the lever is lowered.
2.Add ½ packet of coffee descaler (enclosed). If you don’t have descaler, add 1 teaspoon of sodium carbonate.
3.Close the boiler cap and steam knob (Fig. 1).
4.Plug in the machine and turn on the power switch. Wait until it reaches the proper operating temperature. The green pressure light will go out when it is ready.
5.Leave the machine on for 15 minutes. Some water may exit from the
safety valve. Place a paper towel over the base or let the water drip into the basin.
6. After 15 minutes place a container under the group and slowly raise FIGURE 1 the lever.
7.Let the water pour out until the sight glass shows 1/4 tank of water remaining.
8.Lower the lever and turn off the power. You may then raise the lever again and allow the remaining water to exit.
9.When all water and steam has exited, repeat steps 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Do not use the descaler this time.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
WARMING UP THE MACHINE
1.With the unit unplugged, remove the boiler cap and fill the boiler with water until the water level reaches the top of the sight glass (Fig 2).
2.Close both the boiler cap and the steam knob firmly, turning both clockwise (Fig. 1).
3.Plug in the power cord. Be sure that the lever is lowered.
4.Turn on the red power switch. The red power light and the green pressure light will light up. After about 7 10 minutes the green light will go off, indicating that your machine has reached the correct operating temperature. This green light
will cycle on and off as you use your machine. |
FIGURE 2 |
5.When the green pressure light goes off, place a cup or a towel under the steam tube.
6.Open the steam knob for a few seconds and close. This activates the internal pressurestat and eliminates any air that is in the system. The green light will light again. When this light goes off again, the machine has reached the proper operating temperature and is ready to use.
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