Quality Espresso Q9 series User Manual

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User Manual

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Table of Contents

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1. Safety Instructions

1.1 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 Brief Description of the Grinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 Basic Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Overview

2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2 Programming keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. Installation

4. First Use

5. Regulation of the Grinding Point

6. External Cleaning of the Grinder

7. Internal Cleaning of the Grinder

8. Programming: User Menu

8.1 Programming a single serving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.2 Programming a double serving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.3 Programming work mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.4 Consulting counters: partial, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.5 Clearing partial counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9. Warning Messages

9.1 CLEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.2 Grdr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10. Identification and Contact

10.1 Contact Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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WARNING

Can cause damage.

INFORMATION

Useful or important information.

See attached documentation.

Safety Instructions

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1.1 Symbols

1.2 Brief Description of the Grinder

Q9 Series is a completely automatic grinder that pre-grinds or instantly grinds coffee beans.
Simply insert the filter holder into the corresponding space to obtain one or two servings of fresh-ground
coffee. The grinder’s versatility allows for independent adjustment of the quantity of ground coffee desired for
one or two coffees through the programming keypad.

1.3 Basic Safety Instructions

 Install the grinder on a stable surface.
 Only qualified personnel should use the grinder; it is not intended to be used by customers.
 Only qualified adult personnel may use the grinder.
 The grinder is not designed to be used in open-air or outdoor spaces unless protected from adverse climatic

conditions like wind, rain, fog, etc.

 Do not expose grinder to running water or steam.
 Do not touch the grinder if your feet are damp or wet or you are barefoot, or have damp or wet hands.
 This machine does not have parts that can be repaired by the user.
 Perform cleaning and change grinding blades within the timeframes recommended by the manufacturer or service

technicians.

 The manufacturer is not responsible for possible damages caused to the grinder due to failure to follow the

instructions outlined in this manual or due to improper use of the grinder.

 Only the manufacturer is authorized to replace any of the grinder parts, including the connection cable.
 Check that the characteristics of the electrical installation are in line with the information on the grinder’s

specifications label.

 This machine must not be used for any purpose other than that for which it was designed: grinding coffee.
 Before carrying out any maintenance or repair that requires opening the machine, it should be unplugged from the

power source through the general switch or by disconnecting the mains cable.

 People that are physically or mentally disabled or untrained people should not use this machine without supervision

by qualified personnel.

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2.1 Overview

Removable hopper

Grinding point
adjustment knob

Coffee press

Filter holder area

Coffee identification
label

Single serving
switch

Double serving
switch

Display and keypad
Grinds tray

Programming key

Two coffee servings

One coffee serving

Turn off key

Display

Screen

Overview

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2.2 Programming keypad

Hopper open.

Hopper closed.

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Play key

- Press this key to switch to or exit from
stand-by mode.

- To change display information, press
for 2 seconds and select between
instant or pre-grinding mode.

- Press for 3 seconds, then press play
key to change the grind time for a
single serving.

- Press for 3 seconds to access
programming mode. Go through the
program menus to confirm changes
made.

- General turn-on or turn-off. Located
beneath the grinds tray.

- Press for 3 seconds, then press the play
key to change the grind time for a double
serving.

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General switch

Characteristics:

HEIGHT: 610 mm.
WIDTH: 193 mm.
DEPTH: 391 mm.
WEIGHT: 16 Kg.
HOPPER CAPACITY: 1.5 kg
POWER: 230 V, 50 Hz.
POWER RATING: 525 W

General switch

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Installation

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First Use

4.

Regulation of the Grinding Point

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External cleaning of the Grinder

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Note: Grinding point

- To change the grinding point significantly, turn the knob at least one full rotation.

- Never turn the knob in the fine direction (clockwise) more than 1 full rotation without grinding again, as this could

lead to a blockage in the grinder.

- The manufacturer is not responsible for breakage

or damages due to failure to follow the
instructions and rules outlined in this manual.

Warning:

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- Do not pour ground coffee into the beans

hopper.

- If you are using the grinder to grind continuously, let it

rest every 30 minutes to avoid overheating.

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Once unpacked, set up the machine in the desired location (an electrical plug is required), making sure it is
on a stable surface. Connect the mains cable, place coffee in the hopper, open the hasp and press the
general switch located under the grinds tray. The grinder is now ready for use.

To request a coffee serving, simply place the filter holder in the space that corresponds to the desired
serving (right for single serving, left for double serving). When using the grinder for the first time, or any time
it is completely empty, request the serving three times so the dispenser fills properly and to ensure you
obtain the correct serving.

To regulate the degree of grinding, use the grinding point adjustment knob, turning in
one direction or the other.

 Turn the knob clockwise to obtain a finer grind.
 Turn the knob counter-clockwise to obtain a coarser grind.

Before cleaning, disconnect the machine via the general switch located under the grounds tray. Wipe with a
clean damp rag. Do not use detergents, abrasive products, alcohol or solvents. Use a paint brush to clean
the harder-to -reach areas. The machine cannot be washed under running water.

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Internal Cleaning of the Grinder

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See attached documentation

 To exit this cycle, press either the one

coffee or two coffees key.

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 Remove the grounds tray and move the

grinder to the edge of the workspace,
until you are able to insert the cleaning
brush into the two chutes through the
one coffee and two coffees hatches to
clean both channels.

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 By pressing the “>” play key it is

possible to change the position of the
trap door that selects the serving of
either one or two coffees; this way the
upper part of the distributor is
accessible from both sides.

CLEA

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 Press the one serving and two serving

keys at the same time for 3 seconds. The

“CLEA” message will appear on the

screen indicating that the grinder
cleaning cycle is running.

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CLEA

 For this cycle, the two chutes that dispense ground coffee are opened so as to carry out a cleaning of both using the
 To access this cycle, press the 1 coffee key and the 2 coffees key at the same time for 3 seconds. A message that

cleaning brush provided.
reads “CLEA” will appear on the screen and will remain there.

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Programming: User Menu

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Keep

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Press
to exit

Press
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-To reduce the serving volume

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-To increase the serving volume

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-To reduce the serving volume

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-To increase the serving volume

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The grinder has a programming keypad which allows the user to program both single and double servings
quickly.
It is also possible to program the work mode:

PREGRIND: after filling a serving, leave the next serving pre-ground.
INSTANT: grind the coffee serving right when you need it.

Once you have accessed these menus, if 20 seconds go by without pressing any key, you will be
automatically returned to the normal work program.

8.1 Programming a single serving

This feature allows the user to modify the coffee grind time according to the type of coffee desired by
following the below process.

8.2 Programming a double serving

This feature allows the user to modify the coffee grind time according to the type of coffee desired by
following the below process.

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Note:

- At this level the user can only clear the partial

counter.

- Only technical personnel can clear the total

counter (higher access level).

Press the “Prog”
key until exiting
programming
mode.

2,320,300 coffees

Max. 9,999,999

Total counter

Nota:

- We recommend the Pregrind mode to

maximize the grinder´s efficiency.

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Partial counter

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Keep
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8.3 Programming work mode

It is possible to select the mode in which the Q9 grinder dispenses ground coffee: either the Pre-grinding
mode or the Instant mode.

PREGRIND: coffee is already ground for the next coffee.
INSTANT: coffee is ground at the time of requesting it.

8.4 Consulting counters: partial, total

It is possible to check the total or partial number of servings the grinder has prepared.
To see the number of servings, follow the steps below:

8.5 Clear partial counter

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Warning Messages

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Contact Information

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CLEA

Grdr

9.1

 If the blinking message “CLEA” appears on the display screen, this means that it is time to carry out a

cleaning cycle (follow the instructions in section 8 of the manual, “Internal Cleaning”). This message
appears after a certain number of coffee servings have been ground; the factory default value is 300
servings.

 Each time a cleaning cycle is carried out, whether the machine requests it or not, the serving counter for

cleaning will be automatically re-set to zero.

9.2

 If the blinking message “Grdr” appears on the display screen, this means Technical Service must be

called to change the grinder blades. The factory default number is 150,000 coffee servings.

10.1 Contact Address

Quality Espresso S.A.

Leading manufacturer of espresso machines since 1952
Motores, 1-9
08040 Barcelona
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Export Tel. [phone]
Export Fax [phone]
www.qualityespresso.net
e-mail: [e-mail]

As a result or continuous product development, the manufacturer reserves the right to introduce technical improvements without prior
warning.