Olympia Maximatic User Manual
Maximatic User Manual
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OWNER
MAXIMATIC Nº
DATE OF PURCHASE
Maximatic
User Manual
Product information
Manual
Barista tips
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Dear Olympia Express Customer.
From its roots in northern Italy, the passion for the drink has
gained popularity throughout the world. Espresso for everyone, for the fi lter coffee drinkers in the European north to the
tea nations of Asia. Products get developed faster and become
cheaper in order to cover the ever-growing demand.
By purchasing an Olympia Express machine, you have consciously chosen to go down another path: Highest coffee culture
and coffee indulgence. You are looking at a Handmade machine,
compact and elegant, build from premium materials which,
do not include error prone electrics. Take your time and dive
into the fascinating world of coffee, be inspired to learn the
craft of a Barista, using your machine to learn and to perfect
your skills: It starts with the choice of the bean, the ideal grind
setting, the optimal temperature as well as the water pressure
right through to the delicious frothed milk. You will be rewarded with a multifaceted taste experience, which you can vary to
meet your ‘gusto’ thanks to the great variety of espresso roasts
and kinds of milk. This is how the relationship between you
and the Olympia Maximatic will stay fascinating and long
lasting.
Our espresso machines have been built with Schweizer for over
80 years. They are to be found all over the world and thanks to
the machines’ robustness also used in its most remote areas.
We are proud of the Machines’ reputation, which it acquired
over the decades and we support our Olympia- Express Family
with help and deeds. This support we can also promise you.
But fi rst we would like to ask you to read the User manual inquisitively and thorough. Our machines have many characteristics – it is important to know them and you will be rewarded
for using them.
We wish you much joy with your Olympia Express.
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The manual – the idea and goal
This instructions manual will provide you with all the information that you need in order to create the best espresso
experience. This manual includes the instructions, notes of
safety for the use of the Maximatic espresso machine as well
as a written guarantee. Furthermore you will learn of the
machine maintenance, choice of coffee beans, water and milk.
This document should in addition encourage you to try out a
variety of different espresso specialties, and with the help of
our literature recommendations as well as our instructional
videos, which can be found on our homepage. We hope that
this will encourage you to dive deep into the world of coffee.
Important!
Even if you would like to get started straight away:
Please read the initial start up instructions as well as the health
and safety notes on page 18. Thoroughly, in order for you to
have long lasting pleasure with your Olympia-Express product.
A picture of the Maximatic with all its components can
be found on page 44. Here you will see the machine in
all its glory in front of you at all time.
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Contents
01 Olympia Express
No compromise 09
02 Maximatic
The perfect semi-automatic 10
The world’s smallest dual circuit machine 12
No seasonal product: No expiry date 14
03 Safety instructions 18
04 Start- up and portafilter information
Filling of boiler 20
Machine pre-heating and getting it ready for use 20
05 The Espresso extraction ant the art of milk frothing
The Extraction 23
Milk frothing 24
06 Water and machine operation
Water tank and boiler re-fill 26
Machine operation 26
07 Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and switching off of the machine 27
Regulation of maintenance 28
08 Espresso
The importance of the bean 29
Judging the result 30
09 Espresso richness 32
10 First aid and more
Tips 34
Relevant Espresso literature 38
Ideas and suggestions 39
General warranty conditions
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01 «Rest.Bar», Grand-Chene Lausanne, 1940’s
02 «Olympia Buby», 1961
03 «Olympia Cremina 67», 1970’s
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User Manual • 01 Olympia Express
01 Olympia Express.
No compromise.
For more than 80 years, perfect materials and workmanship
have been top priority at Olympia Express. Each and every tiny
detail is constantly rethought and, if necessary, optimized. This
is why Olympia Express was the fi rst manufacturer to be using
chrome steel water tanks, which meet the strict hygienic and
technical demands of our engineers.
The same holds true for the design: “Form follows function”.
This basic design principle makes Olympia Express products
a perfect example of Swiss design.
The concept of sustainability is an increasingly important issue
in our society. This has been the guiding principle for Olympia
Express for decades. Our machines are durable and repairable,
with 40-year old machines still working perfectly and being
“vintage” machines, they are much sought after among
enthusiasts.
Of course, more machines could be produced but that would
mean compromising on the attention paid to quality and precision. However, drinking espresso is to some extent a cultural
achievement. Olympia Express has been upholding this culture
for generations. The passion for Italian espresso merges with
the old tradition of Swiss craftsmanship, resulting in a product,
which continues to delight its owner over and over again.
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Since 1974, the Maximatic has followed the tradition of a
classic commercial machine, and can more than match its
role model from the catering trade.
Designed as a professional espresso machine in small format,
it has been famous for decades for being a guarantor of produc ing the best quality espresso. Furthermore, the Maximatic
has grown to become a unique object of high value in its past
35 years. The witnesses to this philosophy can be found in
offi ces and penthouses all over the world. There are many
reasons for the success the Maximatic has been experiencing:
A classic and elegant design, the more than average reliability
and the use of high quality material, on the inside as well as
on the outside.
In 2002, the technology and the design of the machine were
overhauled and improved even further. It is our pleasure to an
nounce, that since 2008, we have been able to offer our custom
ers the newest Maximatic model – the best Maximatic that has
ever existed! We wish you many enjoyable hours with her.
02 Maximatic.
The perfect semi-automatic.
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User Manual • 02 Maximatic
Product «Olympia Maximatic», 1970’s
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User Manual • 02 Maximatic
The smallest dual-circuit machine
in the world.
The Maximatic is the right machine for those, who seek a
little more convenience. This electric, semi automatic espresso
machine is so handy and small that it almost fi ts on an A-4
sized piece of paper. This has been made possible thanks to
the individual production of all components, ranging from
the vibration isolated pump to the boiler and thus making the
Maximatic the smallest espresso machine with a dual circuit
heating system in the world. It is so straightforward and easy
to handle that it can be used at home as well as in offi ces,
studios, doctors’ surgeries and galleries.
The Maximatic is also an expression of the philosophy of
Olympia Express. Our machines are not only built with passion, but also with the know how and the experience of 80 years
of espresso machine manufacturing.
That is why the Maximatic is so compact, so reliable and the
noise level so low. Swiss made, you know.
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