LAVAZZA Premium, Extra, AMODO MIO Premium, AMODO MIO Extra User Manual

User Manual

Premium & Extra Models

Espresso

The classic Italian coffee, short and black with a very intense
aroma and aftertaste. Made with freshly ground coffee for a

brewed quantity of 30ml. A perfect espresso always has a

5mm hazelnut crema.

Espresso Ristretto – 20ml , Espresso Lungo – 40 ml

Espresso Macchiato

Meaning ‘marked’ or ‘stained’ in Italian, macchiato is an

espresso with a dash of frothed milk.

Cappuccino

The most popular espresso based drink. Espresso topped

with perfectly steamed and foamed milk. Milk should be

frothed to 60°C with a texture of fine dense bubbles.

As you pour you create a slight dome. Steamed milk will

enter the cup first, followed by the silky foam.

A cappuccino is ⅓ Espresso, ⅓ Steamed Milk ⅓ Foamed milk.

Caffé Latte

Espresso with steamed milk . Poured carefully to ensure a 1cm

head of foam. A caffé latte is a little more subtle in coffee

strength than a cappuccino due to the higher proportion of

steamed vs. foamed milk.

Americano

Fill a cup with ⅔ hot water and add an espresso into the

cup. This guarantees the full flavour of the coffee. Add

cold milk if desired. NB. Never pour boiling water on to

Espresso us this will burn it and create a bitter taste.

Caffe Mocha

Espresso, mixed with chocolate powder or chocolate syrup,

topped with hot steamed milk.

A Modo Mio Coffee Menu

Lavazza A Modo Mio

Premium Machine

Water to max

line and tank

fitted correctly

Tank not fitted

correctly

1. LIGHTS: (2 possible light combinations)

1) MIDDLE LIGHT FLASHING

2) LEFT AND MIDDLE LIGHT FLASHING

Action: You need to ‘Prime’ the machine before it

can start heating up. Follow stage 2. Priming the

Machine.

Action: No action required, the machine will heat

up in approx 30 seconds. When the lights stop

flashing go to stage 3. Making a Coffee.

SET UP: When you first get your machine home

2. PRIMING THE MACHINE (this process should also be used before your first use, after periods of inactivity,

when you are descaling and if you have run the tank dry during use)

3. MAKING A COFFEE (Top Tip: If you want to make more than one coffee, make all your espressos first)

Place capsule in slot Pull loading lever down Press coffee button

(left for auto dose of
30ml, middle button

for free-flow)

Return the lever

to eject used

capsule

Machine will

make espresso

• Place a cup under the steam spout

• Open up the steam dial (full turn)

• Press the middle flashing button

(The machine will automatically stop when it is primed,
close the steam dial and the machine will begin heating
up. When lights stop flashing go to stage 3)

Identify your

machine model

Plug the machine into

the mains and switch

on at the back

Fill the water tank to the max line and ensure the

tank is flush with the back of the machine

Short Coffee/

Espresso

Long Coffee/

Cappuccino

Select if you would like a short

coffee (espresso) or a long coffee

(Cappuccino/Americano)

Lavazza suggests approximately 2.5 cm
(or the tip of your index finger) of espresso
at the bottom of a standard sized mug, for
an average strength coffee.

Press the steam

button

(20 seconds the light

will stop flashing and

you are ready to

steam)

NOTE: Don’t forget to

wipe, and open and

close the the steam dial

after every use to keep
it hygienic and prevent

blockages

4. FROTHING MILK

Fill your jug half full

with cold fresh milk

Put the end of

the steam spout

under the milk

Turn the steam dial

all the way round in

an anti clockwise

direction

When your jug is

too hot to touch

(approx 60°C) turn

off the steam dial

Pour your milk on top of

your espresso and enjoy.

Heat and

froth your

milk

5. FROM STEAMING BACK TO COFFEE BREWING

MIDDLE LIGHT

FLASHING

Press the steam

button

The middle light

will start flashing

Put a cup under

the coffee spout

and pull the lever

forward

Press the middle

flashing button

(the machine will

automatically stop

when ready)

The left and middle

lights are illuminated

and you can make a

coffee

YOU HAVE AN AIR LOCK!

• Turn the steam dial all the way round anti clockwise

• You will hear a release of air from the steam

spout, some water may begin to come out

• Leave the steam spout open for approx 5 seconds
then close off by turning all the way back clockwise

PROBLEM: NO WATER COMING OUT OF COFFEE SPOUT?

Making an Americano (long coffee) or Tea

Capsule drawer

holds 10 used capsules

The Machine will need descaling on a regular basis (approximately every 3 months) to ensure it is working efficiently
and to prevent any major technical faults developing. This is a simple process and will have immediate results.

Draw one cup of diluted descaling solution through the machine using the process below:

Removable Capsule

drawer & drip tray.

Re-setting the Automatic Dose

Insert a capsule, press and hold down the

left coffee brew button.

The coffee will begin to come out, keeping the

button pressed allow the coffee to fill up

to your desired volume in the cup, then

remove your finger.

The dose will stop and this volume will be

recorded for subsequent uses. You can
adjust this as many times as necessary.

The minimum volume is 20ml.

6. HOT WATER

Place your cup under

the steam spout

Open the

steam dial

Press the middle coffee

button. Fresh water will

Come out of the steam

spout. Press again to stop

when ¾ full

Close the

steam dial

If you are making an

Americano, add your

espresso to the hot

water (stage 3).

For tea, place a tea bag

in your cup and add hot

water from the machine

7. OTHER FEATURES

Pour descaler into water tank

(one suitable for coffee

machines). Top tank up with

fresh cold water to the max

(You can purchase from Lavazza)

DESCALING

Place your cup

under the steam

spout

Open the steam

dial

Press the middle

coffee button.

Descaling solution

will come out of the

steam spout.

Pull lever down and

turn off the steam dial

to draw solution through

the coffee spout

• Turn machine off for approx 30 minutes.

• Turn the machine back on and flush through 2 tanks of water (one via the steam arm/one via the

coffee spout).

• Once you have drawn 2 full tanks through the machine, remove the tank from the machine, rinse,

refill and replace. The machine can now be used as normal.

The machine requires a lot of time
to heat up
SOLUTION: The machine has lime
scale build up, descale the
machine
OR

Light keeps flashing (middle light)

SOLUTION: Prime the machine
(step 2)

SOLUTION
Clean the coffee dispensing
spout

or

Prime the machine (step 2)
Or
Empty drip tray and pull
lever forward in to brewing
position.
Or

Capsule only pierced on

top side: Prime the
machine

Blockage of steam spout:
Remove Panarello and clear
blockage in the steam spout
(e.g. with a pin)

Or, the machine not up to
steaming temperature.
Get machine up to
temperature by pressing the
steam button and wait till the
light stops flashing (20
seconds).
Or

Steam arm dripping when dial

closed: Descale the machine

TROUBLE SHOOTING

LEVER STUCK

SOLUTION
Empty capsule drawer
Or
The last capsule not fallen in to
correct position. Push the

capsule down in to position or

right through and re-load

FLASHING LIGHTS

PROBLEMS WITH STEAM ARM

SOLUTION
Fill tank with fresh cold
water and ensure it is fitted
correctly then follow step 2.

Priming your machine

NOISY MACHINE

NO COFFEE BREWED/

LEAKING UNDER MACHINE

For all technical questions, machine or

capsules orders and general coffee enquiries

please contact our information freephone.

Our Lavazza A Modo Mio team are on hand:

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm

Lavazza A Modo Mio

Extra Machine (contains 24 capsule starter pack)

1. SET UP: When you first get your machine home

2. PRIMING THE MACHINE (this process should be used before your first use, after periods of inactivity,

when you are descaling and if you have run the tank dry during use)

3. MAKING A COFFEE (Top Tip: If you want to make more than one coffee, make all your espressos first)

Place a capsule

in the slot

Pull loading lever

forward and down

Press coffee brew button

Press the coffee dose

button to stop the flow

and return the lever to

eject used capsule

Machine will

make an

espresso

Fill a cup with water using

the following process:

Place a cup under the

steam spout

Open up the steam

dial (full turn)

Press the coffee

brew button

Press the coffee brew

button to stop the flow, and

turn the steam dial off by

turning it clockwise

Water will come out

of the steam spout

Water to max

line and tank

fitted correctly

Tank not fitted

correctly

Identify your

machine model

Plug the machine into the mains

and switch on at the back

Green light should

be lit as below

Fill the water tank to the max

line and ensure the tank is flush

with the back of the machine

Short Coffee/

Espresso

Long Coffee/

Cappuccino

Select if you would like a short

coffee (espresso) or a long

coffee (Cappuccino/Americano)

Lavazza suggests approximately 2.5 cm (or the tip
of your index finger) of espresso at the bottom of a
standard sized mug, for an average strength coffee.

NOTE: Don’t forget to

wipe and open and

close the steam dial

after every use to

keep hygienic it and

prevent blockages

4. FROTHING MILK

Stage 1: bringing the machine up to temperature

Place the steam spout just under

the surface of the milk

Pour your milk on top of

your espresso and enjoy

YOU HAVE AN AIR LOCK!

• Turn the steam dial all the way round anti clockwise

• You will hear a release of air from the steam

spout, some water may begin to come out

• Leave the steam spout open for approx 5 seconds
then close off by turning all the way back clockwise

PROBLEM: NO WATER COMING OUT OF THE COFFEE SPOUT?

Heat and froth your

milk. When your jug
is too hot to hold your
finger tips on, (approx

60°C) turn off the

steam dial

Half fill your

jug with cold,

fresh milk

Open the steam

dial fully

FROTHING MILK cont.....

Stage 2: frothing your milk

Steam button stays
down and lit during

frothing

Press steam

button off

when finished

Press steam button down

Wait 20/30 seconds

Steam light will turn

red, machine is at

steaming pressure

Making an Americano (long coffee) or Tea

Capsule drawer

holds 10 x used capsules.

5. HOT WATER

Place your cup under

the steam spout

Open the

steam dial

Press the coffee brew

button. Fresh water will

come out of the steam

spout. Press again to stop

when ¾ full

Close the

steam dial

Tip: If you are making an

Americano, add your

espresso to the hot water

(stage 3).

For tea, place a tea bag

in your cup and add hot

water from the machine.

6. OTHER FEATURES

Your machine will need descaling on a regular basis (approximately every 3 months) to

ensure it is working efficiently and to prevent any major technical faults developing.

This is a simple process and will have immediate results.

Draw one cup of diluted descaling solution through the machine

using the process below:

Pour descaler into water tank

(one suitable for coffee

machines). Top tank up with

fresh cold water to the max.

(You can purchase from Lavazza)

DESCALING

Place your cup

under the

steam spout

Open the

steam dial

Press the coffee button.

Descaling solution

will come out of the

steam spout

Pull lever down and

turn off the steam dial

to draw solution through

the coffee spout

• Turn machine off for approx 30 minutes.

• Turn the machine back on and flush through 2 tanks of water (one via the steam

arm/one via the coffee spout).

• Once you have drawn 2 full tanks through the machine, remove the tank from the

machine, rinse, refill and replace. The machine can now be used as normal.

The machine requires a lot of
time to heat up
SOLUTION: The machine has
lime scale build up, descale the
machine

SOLUTION
Clean the coffee dispensing
spout

or

Prime the machine (step 2)
Or
Empty drip tray
Or
Pull lever forward into
brewing position

Or

Capsule only pierced on
top side: Prime the
machine

Blockage of stream spout:
clear blockage in the steam
spout (e.g. with a pin)

Or
The machine is not up to
steaming temperature.
Get machine up to
temperature following step 4.
Or
Steam arm dripping when dial

closed: Descale the machine

TROUBLE SHOOTING

LEVER STUCK

SOLUTION
Empty capsule drawer
Or
The last capsule not fallen in to
correct position

Push the capsule down in to

position or right through and
re-load

HEATING UP

PROBLEMS WITH STEAM ARM

SOLUTION
Fill tank with fresh cold water
and ensure it is fitted
correctly then follow
Step 2. Priming your machine

NOISY MACHINE

NO COFFEE BREWED/

LEAKING UNDER MACHINE

For all technical questions, machine or

capsules orders and general coffee enquiries

please contact our information freephone.

Our Lavazza A Modo Mio team are on hand:

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm

The self-protecting, vacuum-packed
capsules contain exquisite blends of

ground, tamped coffee, designed

especially for the A Modo Mio System.

There are eight different blends to

choose from, all with the unmistakeable

aroma and attention to quality that

Lavazza always guarantees.

Caffè Crema Dolcemente

100% Arabica
Well rounded, smooth and creamy.

This well rounded balanced and creamy blend offers
the authentic Italian coffee taste in a big cup. A
coffee that's exceptionally smooth, with a persistent
aftertaste and a crema that's velvety and fine.

A delicate and versatile blend, especially

delicious as a latte

LAVAZZA COFFEE CAPSULE TECHNOLOGY

Cremosamente Dek

100% Arabica

Smooth and balanced decaffeinated coffee.

Intense, smooth and full-bodied with rich roasted
aromas. A balanced coffee that's perfectly formed with
an exceptionally velvety crema.

The perfect choice for any decaffeinated
coffee moment

Lavazza A Modo Mio produces a professional quality

espresso. The grams of coffee and tamping pressure are

critical to a perfect extraction.

LAVAZZA COFFEE BLENDS

Pressure

Grams of Coffee

Appassionatamente

100% Arabica
Dark, velvety, full-bodied.

This excellent product is the pinnacle of 110 years of
Lavazza passion and expertise in the development

and preparation of great Italian coffee.

A great all rounder for real coffee lovers

LAVAZZA COFFEE BLENDS

Intensamente

50% Arabica 50% Robusta
Full-flavoured, rich and well rounded.

The richness of roasted aromas produces an exceptionally

full flavoured coffee. It is an authentic blend for savouring all

the intensity of a Café Bar experience.

The full flavour will carry through milky drinks
to give real coffee strength

Tierra Intenso

100% Arabica, 100% Sustainable, 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified

A full-bodied coffee with chocolaty hints that add
an intense and unmistakable aroma to the blend.
100% sustainably grown, Tierra comes exclusivly

from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ coffee farms,

helping to protect the environment and improve
conditions for the farm workers and their families.

A versatile blend for every coffee
occasion

Magicamente

100% Arabica
Fragrant, highly aromatic and velvety.

Full-bodied, well rounded, mature and powerful. This remarkable blend
delivers fragrant, smooth and intriguing accents amongst the notes of
its rich, velvety and deep body.

A sophisticated choice for after dinner espresso or
long black americano

Deliziosamente

100% Arabica
Well rounded, smooth and aromatic.

An exceptionally balanced blend with strength and not a
hint of bitterness. This well rounded blend produces a
coffee that is perfectly balanced.

Perfect for that authentic Italian espresso
moment

Le Selezioni – Connoisseur blends

Divinamente

80% Arabica 20% Robusta
Full-bodied with hints of chocolate.

Well rounded and full-bodied, with a distinctive character. Fantastic
persistence, with hints of chocolate. This roast is powerful, but with
balanced sweetness of flavours.

A delicious blend for a naturally chocolaty cappuccino

or smooth macchiato

THE ART OF PERFECT MILK FOR COFFEE

(THE ITALIAN WAY)

The steps that follow show you how to use the A Modo Mio steam arm to

create the perfect milk, defined by its glossy, silky, indulgent texture

A perfect cappuccino is identified

by the creaminess of the froth.

Smooth, compact and finely

textured with a sheen like

whisked egg

whites.

An example of good and

bad frothing technique

Bad Milk

Bubbly result

Steam arm too

shallow

Good Milk

Velvety smooth

finish. Steam arm

positioned just

below the surface

Start with the right ingredients:

1) Fresh Milk

(skimmed/semi or full fat)
Cold, straight from the fridge
(4-5°C)

2) Stainless steel jug

THE ART OF PERFECT MILK FOR COFFEE

Latte Art, a beginners guide

The Leaf/Rosetta –Impress your guests

1. In a steady stream pour the milk along the side of the cup, away from yourself

2. Once you have poured in half the milk, start pulling the jug back towards yourself, drizzling

from right to left with even movements

3. When you reach the edge of the cup “cut” through the design to create the leaf rib

Position the steam spout just under the surface of the milk, the
correct position should make a hissing sound, 'hiss-hiss-hiss’ as tiny
bubbles of air are being encapsulated in the milk.

(If you are getting a high pitched squealing, you are too deep, lower
the jug a fraction until you find the hissing position – with the steam
spout about 2mm below the surface of the milk).

When you feel some warmth in the milk, tilt the jug to approximately
45° and take the steam spout a little deeper (approximately 5mm)
and to the side of the jug.

(This prevents the milk from over expanding and becoming too foamy
and creates a whirlpool effect, breaking down any large bubbles and
creating dense, smooth foam).

Continue heating until the jug is too hot to hold your finger tip on

(approximately 60°C), then turn off the steam dial and remove your

jug.

For the final perfect finish, tap your jug on the counter top to burst
any large bubbles, and swirl the milk around in the jug to blend the
foamed and steamed milk together to create an even texture. Pour

over your espresso immediately and enjoy.........

Tips

• Be slow and controlled with your pour, don’t feel you have to rush

• The movements are small and subtle, no need to shake your milk around

• Practice makes perfect......

½ full

The aim is to create tight, small bubbles (‘micro foam’)

30°C

60°C

Full

5 mm

2 mm

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