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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
3
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.
7
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.
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“AQUA PRIMA” WATER FILTER
10
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.
11
Turn the knob until it is in the
rest position ( ).
12
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.
4
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.
5
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FINE GRI ND MEDI UM G RIND COARSE G RIND
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COFFEE BREWING
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).
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HOT WATER DISPENSING
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.
1
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.
5
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.
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CAPPUCCINO
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.
1
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.
2
5
Froth the milk by gently rotating
the container.
3
Immerse the steam spout in
the milk.
Turn the knob until it is in the
rest position ( ).
7
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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