La Pavoni PC-16 User Manual
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
First Time Operation
For first time “out of the box” operation we recommend you clean the inside of your la Pavoni machine.
Follow the simple procedures below:
FILL THE BOILER (9) WITH WATER UNTIL THE WATER LEVEL REACHES THE TOP OF THE
1.
SIGHT GLASS (5). FOR THIS CLEANING PROCEDURE YOU MAY ADD ANOTHER
(502.) OF WATER TO THE BOILER.
ADD A COFFEE DESCALER OR IF NOT AVAILABLE ADD 2 TABLESPOONS OF SODIUM
2.
CARBONATE.
CLOSE THE BOILER CAP (3) AND STEAM KNOB (4).
3.
TURN THE MACHINE ON AND ALLOW IT TO REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE (THE
4.
PRESSURE GAUGE (7) IN THE GREEN ZONE.) LEAVE THE MACHINE ON FOR 10 FULL
MINUTES. WATER WILL
PAPER TOWEL OVER THE BASE OR LET THE WATER DRIP INTO THE BASIN.
AFTER 10 MINUTES PLACE A CONTAINER UNDER THE GROUP (11) AND SLOWLY RAISE
5.
THE LEVER (1).
DISCHARGE WATER UNTIL THE SIGHT GLASS SHOWS A
6.
REMAINING.
LOWER THE LEVER (1) AND SWITCH THE POWER OFF (6). YOU MAY THEN RAISE THE
7.
LEVER (1) AGAIN AND ALLOW THE REMAINING WATER TO EXIT.
WHEN ALL WATER AND STEAM HAS EXITED, REPEAT STEPS
1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & -7 AGAIN TO FLUSH
EXIT
FROM THE SAFETY VALVE, THIS IS NORMAL. PLACE A
l/4
TANK OF WATER
OUT ALL
THE SOLUTION.
There are currently many coffee descalers available on the market, such as “Urnex”
coffee descaler. These are usually made of all natural citric powders. Your favorite
coffee store can advise you where to purchase these cleaners, or call us at
927-0277 for additional information on where to purchase Urnex Coffee descaler.
800/
l/2
CUP
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This cleaning procedure should be repeated 4 to 5 times a year depending on usage.
Your machine may show moisture in the sight glass, this is normal. ALL la Pavoni
machines are tested prior to packing and shipping to insure their reliability.
1.
LEVER
SAFETY VALVE
2.
BOILER CAP
3.
4.
STEAM KNOB
SIGHT KNOB
5.
ON - OFF
6.
POWER SWITCH
PRESSURE SWITCH
7.
8.
DRIP BASIN
BOILER
9.
FILTER HANDLE
10.
11.
GROUP
STEAM TUBE
12.
COFFEE PRESS
13.
MEASURING SPOON
14.
COFFEE FILTERS
15.
CAPPUCCINO AUTOMATIC ATTACHMENT / PROFESSIONAL MODEL - crome - copper /brass
TRUCTIONS FOR USE
Please read all instructions before using your la Pavoni
Before your la Pavoni machine is plugged in you must complete steps # 1 and #2 !
Remove the boiler cap (3) and fill the boiler (9) with water until the water level reaches the top of the
1.
sight glass (5) as pictured in Diagram A.
2. After filling the boiler, close both the boiler cap (3) and the steam knob (4) firmly as pictured in
Diagram B. Both are closed by turning clockwise.
Plug in the power cord the lever (1) must be in the down position as pictured in Diagram C
3.
Turn the red power switch (6) to the on position. as shown in Diagram D. A light will appear.
4.
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The
machine is now reaching maximum
pressure gauge shows a reading in the green
The needle will drop towards zero. Allow a few rninutes for your machine to build up pressure again.. Now
the thermostat will cycle normally.
The art of making good, consistent espresso is just that, an
is a bit of initial training and “going to know your machine” ritual that the
of The following regiment will help you obtain virtually perfect espresso every time.
COFFEE PREPARATION:
To obtain a desirable cup of espresso you should first start with the proper coffee grind. Your la Pavoni
machine requires fine grind espresso coffee, since grinding techniques vary you may have to experiment
with more than one type of grind until you are satisfied. The grind should have the consistency of
powdered sugar. We recommend a la Pavoni grinder model PGC (chrome) or PGB (Brass). These burr
grinders have 9 settings and make a fine consistent grind. They are also plated to match your machines.
It is very difficult to make consistent espresso with a blade- type mill. Because they chop as oppose to
grind, they produce coffee that is always a mixture of too coarse, good or too fine. These mills are not
recommended, use a grinder.
!
While the machine is reaching maximum pressure start your coffee preparation:
a.
Choose either a one or two cup coffee filter (15) and insert the filter into the filter handle (10).
Diagram E
b.
Fill the coffee filter (15) with coffee using the enclosed measuring spoon (14). Apply one large
scoop of coffee when using the smaller one cup filter. Apply two level scoops of coffee when
using the larger two cup filter. Diagram E
c.
Use the enclosed press (13) to level off the coffee by pressing down as indicated in Diagram
The coffee filter should not be filled to the top, allow
exposed.
pressure. This takes approximately 6 to 7 minutes. When the
area(.
7 to 8) open the steam knob for 5 seconds, then close.
art.
With the la Pavoni espresso machine there
first
time user should be aware
F.
l/8”
from top of filter to remain
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HINT
It is important to understand the relationship and importance of grinding and tamping. You
need a very fine grind that is
tamping harder, and vice versa. Use the
only
tamped. You can adjust for slightly coarse grind by
same
amount of
coffee
every time,. and stick
with
one
type from one vendor until you get the hang of this.
Insert the filter handle (10) into the group (11) by placing the filter handle in the group and
turning
if you encounter
coffee
the
filter handle to the left as pictured in Diagram G, The handle should fit snug, but
filter
difficulty fitting
and try
again.
the handle into the machine, remove some coffee from the
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