Saeco Giro Plus User Manual

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Operation and maintenance manual

Before using the machine, please read the attached operating instructions.

Carefully read the safety rules

Mode d'emploi

Veuillez lire attentivement le mode d'emploi

(notamment les consignes de sécurité) avant d'utiliser l'appareil.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1 Read all instructions and information in this instruction book and any

other literature included in this carton referring to this product before operating or using this appliance.

2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3 To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse

cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.

4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near

children.

5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to

cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after

the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service centre for examination, repair or adjustment.

7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance

manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.

8 Do not use outdoors. 9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot

surfaces.

10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated

oven.

11 Always turn appliance “OFF”, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To

disconnect, turn switch to “OFF”, then remove plug from wall outlet.

12 Do not use appliance for other than intended household use. 13 Use extreme caution when using hot steam.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing, other than cleaning and user maintenance, should be performed by an authorized service centre. Do not immerse machine in water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. There are no parts inside the machine serviceable by the user. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.

1 Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate

corresponds with your voltage.

2 Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank. Use cold water only. 3 Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance

during operation.

4 Never clean with scrubbing powders or harsh cleaners. Simply use a soft

cloth dampened with water.

5 For optimal taste of your coffee, use purified or bottled water. Periodic

descaling is still recommended every 2-3 months.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POWER

SUPPLY CORD

A A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks of tangling or

tripping over a longer cord.

B Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in

their use.

C If a long extension cord is used:

1 the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great

as the electrical rating of the appliance.

2 if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a

grounding type

3 the cord should not hang from the table to avoid the risk of tangling or

tripping.

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................5

APPLIANCE .......................................................................................................................6

ACCESSORIES ..............................................................................................................................................6

INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................7

STARTING THE MACHINE .............................................................................................................................7

“AQUA PRIMA” FILTER ...................................................................................................................................8

CONTROL PANEL .............................................................................................................9

ADJUSTMENTS ..............................................................................................................10

COFFEE VOLUME ADJUSTMENT PER CUP ..............................................................................................10

"AROMA" (OPTI-DOSE) INDICATES THE COFFEE DOSE PER CUP ........................................................10

DRIP TRAY HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................10

COFFEE GRINDER ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................................11

COFFEE BREWING ........................................................................................................12

HOT WATER DISPENSING .............................................................................................13

CAPPUCCINO .................................................................................................................14

DESCALING ....................................................................................................................15

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................17

HOW TO CLEAN THE MACHINE .................................................................................................................17

CLEANING THE BREW GROUP ..................................................................................................................18

TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................................19

SAFETY RULES ..............................................................................................................20

TECHNICAL DATA ...........................................................................................................22

GENERAL INFORMATION

This coffee machine is suitable for preparing espresso coffee using coffee beans, and it is equipped with a device to dispense steam and hot water. The machine is designed for domestic use only and is not suitable for heavy or professional use.

Warning: no liability is assumed for any damage caused by:

• incorrect use not in accordance with the intended uses;

• repairs not carried out by authorized customer service centres;

• tampering with the power cable;

• tampering with any part of the machine;

• the use of non-original spare parts and accessories;

• failure to descale the machine or use at temperatures below 0°C (32°F).

IN THESE CASES, THE WARRANTY IS NOT VALID.

THE WARNING TRIANGLE INDICATES ALL IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER’S SAFETY. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURIES!

HOW TO USE THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and make them available to anyone else who may use the coffee machine. For further information or in case of problems, please refer to any authorized service centre.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

APPLIANCE

Cup stacking surface

Coffee bean hopper

Coffee bean hopper cover

Control panel

Dispensing head

Drip tray + grill and ﬂ oat

Hot water / steam knob

Hot water / steam spout

Water tank

Brew Group

Power button

Service door

Coffee grounds drawer

Drip tray

ACCESSORIES

Grinder adjustment key

“Aqua Prima”

water ﬁ lter (optional)

Socket for power cable

Power cable

Cleaning brush

INSTALLATION

STARTING THE MACHINE

Make sure the power button is not pressed and the machine is turned off. Check the machine features on the label on the bottom of the appliance.

1 2

Lift the cover of the coffee bean hopper.

4 5 6

Fill the tank with fresh drinking water up to the MAX level. Reinsert the tank.

Fill the container with coffee beans. Close the cover placing it correctly on the hopper.

Insert the plug into the socket located in the rear panel of the machine and insert the other end into a socket with suitable current.

Remove the water tank. We recommend installing the

“Aqua Prima” water ﬁ lter (see

page 8).

Firmly push down the power button to turn on the machine. The machine performs a selftest.

The machine automatically primes the circuit. If this operation is not completed, proceed manually as described from step 7 to 12.

Place a container beneath the steam spout.

8 9

Press the water button. The indicator light turns on.

Turn the knob until the position is reached.

“AQUA PRIMA” WATER FILTER

Wait until a steady ﬂ ow of water

comes out of the spout.

When the correct temperature is reached, the machine performs a rinse cycle of the internal circuits. A small

amount of water is dispensed; during this phase, the lights ﬂ ash counterclockwise. Wait for this cycle to be

completed.

Turn the knob until it is in the rest position ( ).

Press the water button again. The indicator light turns off. Remove the container. The machine is ready for use.

“AQUA PRIMA” WATER FILTER (OPTIONAL)

To improve the quality of the water you use, it is recommended to install the “Aqua Prima” ﬁ lter. Before using it, leave the ﬁ lter immersed in the tank for 30 minutes.

1 2 3

Remove the “Aqua Prima” ﬁ lter

from its packaging. Enter the date of the current month.

Place a container beneath the steam spout. Dispense the water in the tank using the hot water function (see page 13).

Insert the ﬁ lter in the empty tank.

The reference mark and the

groove must match. Push ﬁ rmly

until it is completely inserted.

Fill the tank again with fresh drinking water. The machine is ready for use.

Fill the tank with fresh water. Let

the ﬁ lter soak for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes discard the

water in the tank and reﬁ ll with

fresh water.

CONTROL PANEL

Alarm light to empty the coffee grounds drawer:

• permanently on: signals the need to empty the grounds drawer; this operation must be performed with the machine turned on (steps 4 and 5, page 17).

Coffee dose adjusting knob (see page 10).

Coffee button:

• slow ﬂ ash:1 coffee has been selected (the button has been pushed once).

• quick ﬂ ash: 2 coffees have been selected (the button has been pushed twice).

Hot water button:

• off: steam function is selected

• on: hot water function is selected

Ground coffee quantity button (Opti-dose) (see page 10).

Alarm light:

• permanently on (one or more events): signals the machine is out of coffee, that the water tank is empty, or the drip tray is full.

• on and slowly ﬂ ashing (one or more events): signals that the Brew Group is not inserted, the grounds drawer is not inserted, the cover of the coffee hopper is not closed, the service door is open.

• on and quickly ﬂ ashing: signals the need to prime the water circuit.

Descaling light:

• on and ﬂ ashing: signals the need to perform a descaling cycle (see page 15).

Machine ready light:

• permanently on: signals that the machine is ready for use.

• on and ﬂ ashing: signals that the machine is warming up.

If the and lights ﬂ ash alternately, switch off the machine and turn it on again after 30 seconds. If this signal appears again, contact the customer service centre.

ADJUSTMENTS

COFFEE VOLUME ADJUSTMENT PER CUP

The coffee volume knob adjusts the amount of coffee brewed per cup. This adjustment has an immediate effect on the selected type of brewing.

Medium coffee

Espresso coffee

Long coffee

"AROMA" (OPTI-DOSE) INDICATES THE COFFEE DOSE PER CUP

By pressing the key, it is possible to choose either a mild, a medium or a strong coffee. The coffee intensity is adjusted by setting the coffee quantity to be ground.

DRIP TRAY HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Mild aroma

Medium aroma

Strong aroma

The drip tray is height-adjustable to ﬁ t

different sized cups.

To adjust the drip tray, lift it or lower it manually until it reaches the desired height.

Note: a red ﬂ oat is visible in the tray;

when it lifts, the tray must be drained.

COFFEE GRINDER ADJUSTMENT

The machine enables a slight adjustment of the coffee grinder. Coffee may be ground according to your own tastes.

The adjustment must be performed turning the pin – located inside the coffee container – by means of the supplied key only.

Turn the pin one setting at a time and brew 2-3 cups of coffee; the change in the grind will be noticeable after a couple of cycles.

The references located inside the container indicate the grind setting. .

FINE GRI ND MEDI UM G RIND COARSE G RIND

COFFEE BREWING

The coffee brewing cycle can be interrupted at any moment by pushing the button.

To brew 2 cups, the machine dispenses half of the entered quantity and brieﬂ y interrupts dispensing in

order to grind the second serving of coffee. Coffee dispensing is then restarted and completed.

1 2 3

Adjust the drip tray according to the height of the cup(s).

4 5 6

Adjust the quantity of coffee by turning the knob. Select the aroma by pushing the button one or more times (see page 10).

Place one cup if you want one coffee only.

Press the central button: once for 1 coffee twice for 2 coffees

Place two cups if you want two coffees.

The machine automatically starts brewing coffee. When the

machine has ﬁ nished brewing,

remove the cup(s).

HOT WATER DISPENSING

Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of hot water, and scalding is possible. The hot water/steam spout may reach high temperatures: do not touch it with bare hands. Use

the appropriate handle only.

Adjust the height of the drip tray. Press the button to select the

4 6

Turn the knob until the position is reached.

2 3

Place a container beneath the steam spout.

Wait for the container to be

ﬁ lled with the desired quantity

of water.

hot water function. The hot water light will turn on.

Turn the knob until it is in the rest position ( ).

7 8

Remove the container.Press the hot water button.

CAPPUCCINO

Dispensing may be preceded by short sprays of hot water, and scalding is possible. The hot water/steam spout may reach high temperatures: do not touch it with bare hands. Use

the appropriate handle only.

Adjust the height of the drip tray. Fill 1/3 of the cup with cold milk.

4 6

Turn the knob until the position is reached.

Froth the milk by gently rotating the container.

Immerse the steam spout in the milk.

Turn the knob until it is in the rest position ( ).

When the spout has cooled down, disassemble it and wash it carefully.

After frothing the milk, brew coffee into the cup for a creamy cappuccino.

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