Russell Hobbs RH1915 User Manual

MODEL: RH1915

RUSSELL HOBBS ESPRESSO MACHINE

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your Russell Hobbs Espresso Machine. Each unit

has been manufactured to ensure safety, reliability and ease of use.

Before use, please read the instructions carefully and keep for further reference.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using your Russell Hobbs Espresso machine, basic precautions should always be

followed, including the following:

• Always place the unit on a flat, level surface.

• Always ensure that the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the mains voltage

in your home.

• Do not operate without water in the reservoir.

• Do not remove the filter holder during water flow or coffee flow as the unit is under

pressure. Removing the filter holder during operation could lead to a scalding or

injury.

• Clean the steam nozzle only when the unit has been switched off and allowed to cool

down.

• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before

cleaning.

• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug.

Remove by grasping the plug – do not pull on the cord.

• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked

and tested by a qualified technician or service person.

• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is being used near children or

irresponsible persons.

• Never leave an appliance unattended whilst in use.

• Disconnect the plug from the power outlet if there is any problem during the espresso

making process or prior to cleaning the appliance.

• Do not allow the power cord to come into contact with the hot parts of the machine

(cup warming plate, filter holder, steam nozzle).

• Keep hands away from hot parts of the appliance, including the cup warming plate,

filter holder and steam nozzle.

• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.

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• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame, electric element or on a

heated oven. Do not place on top of any other appliance.

• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top

or touch any hot surfaces.

• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance

has been dropped or damaged in any manner.

• Packaging material (plastic bags, foam polystyrene, etc.) should not be left within

reach of children as they could be a potential source of danger.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.

• The appliance’s power-cable must not be replaced by the user, as special tools are

required in order to replace it. In the event of damage to the cable, or if the cable

needs replacing, contact only the nearest after-sales assistance centre authorized by

the manufacturer.

• The appliance is intended for household use only. Commercial use invalids the

warranty and the supplier can not be held responsible for injury or damage caused

when using the appliance for any other purpose than that intended.

PARTS NAME AND LOCATION

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PREPARING YOUR RUSSELL HOBBS ESPRESSO MACHINE BEFORE USE:

NOTE: The numbers in the brackets below refers to the diagrams on the succeeding

pages

1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface.

2. Ensure the drip tray and grill are in place

3. Fill the espresso machine with water. There are two ways in which this can be

done:

a. Simply lift the lid of the water reservoir at the top of the espresso machine

(1) and by using a jug, fill with fresh cold water or filtered water (2).

b. Alternatively, the water reservoir can be removed and filled with fresh cold

water. To do so, lift the lid and by using the reservoir as a handle, simply

slide it out (3). Then fill with fresh cold water or filtered water (4). Replace

the water reservoir firmly and close the lid (5).

Warming plate: pre-warms
up to 9 espresso cups

Heating light

Steam/hot water selector

Power switch with light

Group head

Removable drip tray and grill

Designed with no dirt traps for
small coffee granules, milk or
any other spills. You can simply
wipe clean all surfaces. The drip
tray and grill can be completely
removed for easy cleaning

1.6L water reservoir

Removable water reservoir for
easy filling, simply lift it
upwards.

Operating dial: Turn to the right
for espresso or to the left for

steam or hot water

Steam wand

Extra cup height clearance

Additional clearance between the
filter handle and the drip tray is
designed to suit taller cups

Non-slip rubber feet

Makes the unit sturdy, preventing
it from slipping or scratching the
bench top

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4. Insert the power cord into a 230-240V AC power outlet and switch the power on.

Press the power switch to turn the espresso machine on (6). The light located on

the power button will illuminate red and the ‘heating’ light will illuminate orange.

This is to indicate that the espresso machine is on and heating up. When the

‘heating’ light switches off, this indicates that the espresso machine is heated and

ready to use (7).

Note: Before turning on the espresso machine, ensure that the operating dial is

in the ‘off’ position.

5. Place the glasses and cups on the warming plate (8).

Important: For first time use or if the machine has not been used for some time,

it is important that the machine is rinsed as follows

6. Fit the filter handle with either the one or two cup filter basket (9). Secure the

filter handle to the group head (10) + (11).

7. Place a large enough container under both pouring spouts (12).

8. Turn the operating dial clockwise to the espresso setting (13) and allow the

water to run through until the water reservoir is empty.

USING THE CONTROL PANELS

Power

Press the ‘POWER’ switch to turn the espresso machine on. The light located on the

power switch will illuminate red and the ‘HEATING’ light will illuminate orange; this is to

indicate that your espresso machine is on and is heating up.

Note: Before turning on the espresso machine ensure that the operating dial is in the off

position.

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The espresso machine will automatically heat to the espresso temperature, 92ºC - 94ºC.

When the espresso machine is heated and ready to use the orange ‘HEATING’ light will

go out.

Note: Remember that if the amber/orange ‘HEATING’ light is on the espresso machine

is adjusting the temperature of the heating system. To turn the espresso machine off,

simply press the power switch.

Espresso

When the espresso machine is switched on and is heated to the correct temperature

(and the amber ‘HEATING’ light is off), the espresso maker is ready to make espresso.

Simply turn the operating dial clockwise to the espresso setting to start the pour and turn

it back to the off position to stop.

Steam/Hot water

When the espresso machine is switched on and you want to use either the steam or

hot water function you need to select the appropriate setting:

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A. Should you want the espresso machine to texture milk, you need to press the

‘steam/hot water’ switch to the setting. The amber ‘HEATING’ light will

illuminate, indicating that the espresso machine is adjusting the temperature of

the heating system.

B. Should you want to use the ‘hot water’ function, you need to press the ‘steam/hot

water’ switch to the setting.

When the espresso machine is at the correct temperature, the ‘HEATING’ light

will go off. Simply turn the operating dial anticlockwise to the steam/hot water

setting to start and turn it back to the off position to stop.

OPERATING THE ESPRESSO MACHINE

Before starting to prepare for making espresso, ensure the espresso machine is

switched on, to allow the espresso machine to heat up.