Saeco IDEA, IDEA CAP002, IDEA CAP002A, IDEA CAP002B Idea Instruction And Maintenance Manual

Automatic espresso coffee machine

Model

IDEA

INSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Type: CAP002/A/B

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1 - MACHINE COMPOSITION. ................................... 149

2 - REFERENCE NOTES. ............................................... 150

2.1 Abbreviations ............................................. 150

2.2 Editorial symbols ......................................... 150

3 - USER. ..................................................................... 150

4 - MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN. .............................. 150

5 - INTENDED USE OF THE MACHINE. ....................... 150

6 - WARNINGS AND CARES. ..................................... 150

7 - GENERAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES. ............. 151

8 - INFORMATION ABOUT THE MACHINE. ............... 151

8.1 Identification data........................................ 151

8.2 Technical characteristics ................................ 151

8.3 Overall dimensions ...................................... 151

8.4 Brew group (F. 2) ........................................ 152

8.5 Cappuccinatore Group (F. 4)......................... 152

9 - SAFETY DEVICES. .................................................. 152

9.1 Hot water and steam spouts

(except COFFEE set-up) (F. 1) ......................... 152

9.2 Residual risks .............................................. 152

10 - INSTALLATION. ..................................................... 153

10.1 Location notes ............................................. 153

10.2 Machine positioning .................................... 153

10.3 Water connection........................................ 153

10.4 Electric connection ....................................... 154

10.5 Serial port connection .................................. 154

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INTRODUCTION

• This manual is an integral part of this machine and it must be kept in a handy place, in good conditions, for as long as the machine will
be operating (including any transfer of ownership). It aims at giving the necessary information about a correct and safe use of this
machine.

• In case of lost or deterioration of this brochure, please ask a copy to the Authorized customer Service Center, specifying the model and
the year of construction of your machine.

• The Authorized Customer Service Centers, are also available for any technical explanation, information on its operation, technical
assistance and spare parts supply.

• The subjects mentioned aim, in an exclusive way, at ensuring the proper use of the machine, in the safest way for users, the very machine
and the environment. This is made through a simple diagnostics of troubles and anomalous functioning, and by carrying out some simple
checks and maintenance operations, always respecting the precautions explained in the following pages and the current Safety and
Health Regulations

• Before any intervention read very carefully and be sure to have completely understood the subject of this brochure.

• If several persons use (individually) this machine, everyone must previously and very carefully study the Instruction Manual.

• The manufacturer reserves the right to modify and improve the described models, without being bound to give any notice.

• For any particular need contact the Distributor or your Country Importer (if any) or the Constructor.

• All the rights of this brochure are reserved to SAECO Internatioal Group. Any copy or even partial divulgation, not expressively
authorized in writing, are strongly forbidden.

CONTENTS

11 - FIRST SWITCHING-ON. ......................................... 155

12 - USE OF THE MACHINE. ......................................... 155

12.1 Machine statuses ......................................... 155

12.2 Manual switching-on .................................... 155

12.3 Programmed automatic switching-on ............... 155

12.4 Stand-by temporary switching-on .................... 155

12.5 Control panel ............................................. 156

12.6 Brewing buttons programming ....................... 157

12.7 Menu programmable functions ....................... 159

12.8 Cream adjustment ....................................... 163

12.9 Temperature setting ...................................... 163

12.10 Grind adjustment ......................................... 163

12.11 Display messages ........................................ 164

12.12 Machine switching-off .................................. 164

13 - ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. .................................... 165

13.1 Machine cleaning ....................................... 165

14 - UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. .......................... 167

14.1 Jamming of the coffee grinder unit ................... 167

15 - OUT OF SERVICE. .................................................. 168

16 - TROUBLES, CAUSES AND CURES. ......................... 169

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1 - MACHINE COMPOSITION

A CE label

1 Left hand side panel
2 Glass
3 Back panel
4 Cup warming plate
5 Pre-ground coffee door
6 Coffee bean hopper
7 Right hand side panel
8 Control panel

9 Rubber protector
10 Spout clamp (CAPPUCCINO set-up)
11 Hot water spout (except COFFEE set-up)
12 Steam knob (except COFFEE set-up)

Clockwise: steam jet open
Counterclockwise: steam jet closed

13 Drip tray
14 Rubber protector
15 Door

F. 1

A

NOTE - If not differently indicated by the text, the position numbers of the parts of the machine always refer to this figure.

16 Dump box
17 Steam spout (except COFFEE set-up)
18 Main switch

“I” - Electrical functions enabled – Machine on –

Pilot light on.

“O” - Electrical functions disabled – Machine off -

“I” button pilot light off.

19 Grind adjustment knob
20 Grinder unit
21 Mechanical pulse counter

It displays the number of brewings.

22 Brew group
23 Brew group cover
24 Milk cream adjustment (CAPPUCCINO equipment)
25 Temperature setting (CAPPUCCINO equipment)
26 Milk dispenser (CAPPUCCINO equipment)
27 Coffee unit
28 Powder tray

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2 - REFERENCE NOTES

2.1 Abbreviations

F. = Figure
P. = Page
Pr . = Paragraph
T. = Table

2.2 Editorial symbols

WARNING! Pay the utmost attention to the meaning of symbols.
They are aimed at drawing the attention of the reader on technical
notions or safety warnings. Therefore they have to be considered
as real “memoranda”. Refer to the list of symbols every time any
doubt about their meaning arouses.

WARNING! - Information about the user’s
safety and the machine integrity.

WARNING! - Operations that are
potentially dangerous for the maintenance
technician.

IMPORTANT! - It draws the attention on a
particularly important subject.

Maintenance technician - Operations
strictly concerning personnel in charge of
unscheduled maintenance or repairs.

Machine off - Operations to be done
without power supply .

User - Actions concerning the machine user.

- Brewing parameters adjustment.

- Grounds and liquids tray draining.

- External cleaning of the machine.

The use of this machine is strictly forbidden to
children, teenagers and non self-sufficient persons.

4 - MAINTENANCE

TECHNICIAN

• Person in charge of the following operations:

- Installation, machine starting, adjustment and setting
up.

- Unscheduled maintenance, repairs and spare parts
replacement.

5 - INTENDED USE OF THE

MACHINE

• The machines described in this manual have been designed,
manufactured and protected for the automatic programmable
brewing of the following beverages:

- instantly-ground coffee bean-based;

- pre-ground coffee-based;

- milk and instantly-ground coffee bean-based

(CAPPUCCINO set-up).

- hot water and steam (except COFFEE set-up) for beverage

preparation and heating.

- hot milk (CAPPUCCINO set-up).

The Manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for the
improper use of the machine and any damage resulting.
The improper use also implies the cancellation of any
warranty.

3 - USER

• The adult to whom the following operations are strictly
reserved:

- Operating, protecting and switching off the machine.

- Coffee beans supply.

6 - WARNINGS AND CARES

• In routine maintenance, never use detergents, diluents,
solvents, etc...

• Cleaning has to be limited at parts of the machine being
not powered and must be carried out with mild and
biodegradable products. Moreover the main switch or
the all-pole switch have to be on the “O”(OFF) position,
or the plug has to be disconnected from the power point.

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• The routine maintenance has to be carried out only by
competent or adequately trained personnel, having the
necessary psychophysical requirements, in the whole
respect of the instructions mentioned below and according
to the current Safety and Health Regulations.

• It is strictly forbidden to place and/or leave on the machine
tools or anything which could potentially be prejudicial to
the people safety and to the integrity of the machine.

• Changing and adjustments (even if slight) as well as the
use of non original spare parts, release the Manufacturer
from any responsibility for any type of damage and implies
the cancellation of any warranty right.

• Use only drinking water.

• The milk to be used for the CAPPUCCINATORE must be put in a
fridge at a temperature not over 4° C; do not leave it outside the
fridge for more than 30 minutes.

• If the CAPPUCCINATORE is not used for more than an hour,
carry out a cleaning cycle of the spouts before re-using.
To clean the spouts:

- immerse the milk supply tube in a container of water;

- press the milk key

;

- wait until the water has been dispensed.

PLEASE NOTE: Do not use hot water.

7 - GENERAL

PRECAUTIONARY
MEASURES

• Before operating the machine, be previously sure not to
have any doubt about the contents of this manual. Non
respecting the rules explained in it releases the
Manufacturer from any responsibility for any type of injury
to persons and/or damage to things.

• Keep this brochure for any further reference.

• Previously verify (in case of a new installation), the respect
of the minimal regulations of safety, positioning and
machine operating conditions, checking the environment
conditions (temperature, humidity, light) and the suitability
of the place of operation.

• Any damage to the electric power cord requires the
intervention of the Technical Authorized Customer Service
or of the maintenance technician.

• Do not use the machine on the outside.

• In case of bad functioning, always ask for the intervention
of the maintenance technician.

• Do not use water jets to clean the machine.

8 - INFORMATION ABOUT

THE MACHINE

8.1 Identification data

In the (A) plate the following identification data of the machine are
mentioned:

• Manufacturer and

marking

• model

• serial number

• manufacturing year

• mains electric voltage (V) and frequency (Hz)

• electrical power consumption (W)

• number of phases of the electric line (PH)

• pressure allowed in the water network (MPa)

NOTE-In case of any request to the Authorized Customer

Service Centers, model and serial number must be

specified.

8.2 Technical characteristics

Mains voltage ........................... 230V/400V 2N

Length of the power cord ............. 1,500 mm

Installed power

Mod. LUXE .......................... 3,250 kW

Mod. COFFEE ..................... 1,650 kW

Mod. CAPPUCCINO ............ 3,250 kW

Water pressure .......................... 0.1÷ 0.8 MPa (1÷8 bar)

Weight .................................... kg 60

Bean hopper capacity................. kg 2

NOTE-The machines can be programmed for any type of

dosing. Most electric parts are powered by 24 Vdc.

8.3 Overall dimensions

LPh

500 550 675

F. 2

L

P

h

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8.4 Brew group

The position of this group (22) can be adjusted according to the
height of the container used .
It is possible to position the brew group on the top or on the bottom.
Many brewing heights can be thus obtained.

8.5 Cappuccinatore Group (F. 4)

The cappuccinatore group, is composed of:

- milk suction tube (30);

- spout clamp (10);

- cappuccinatore group(29);

- cream quality adjustment (24);

- temperature setting (25);

- Milk dispenser (26).

9 - SAFETY DEVICES

NOTE - The machines described in this brochure are in conformity

with the specific current European Regulations and
therefore all their potentially dangerous parts are
protected .

• Any overpressure in the water plant that produces steam

and hot water, is detected by 3 safety valves.

• A thermostat avoids boilers overheating.

• The position of the dump box (16) and of the door (15), is

controlled by two microswitches that stop the running of the

machine if one of the two components is not properly in place;

(the display will show the component out of place).

• An electrical pulse counter and a mechanical one, record

the number or brewings and allow to schedule the routine

maintenance.

9.1 Hot water and steam spouts

(except COFFEE set-up) (F. 1)

Steam spouts (17) and hot water spouts (11) are equipped with
special rubber protectors (9 and 14) so that they can be grabbed
and adjusted even when hot.

9.2 Residual risks

• The structural characteristics of the machines described in this

brochure, do not protect the user from the direct steam or hot

water spouts (except COFFEE set-up).

• Danger of burns – During hot water and steam

brewing do not turn the spouts towards yourself or someone

else. Grab the spout only by the respective anti-burns protectors

(9 - 14).

Do not use containers that are not made of food materials.

F. 3

F. 4

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10 - INSTALLATION

10.1 Location notes

• The machine has to be installed in a dry and protected place,
at the following ambient temperature : 10° C - 40° C; maximum
humidity: 90%.

10.2 Machine positioning

NOTE - Check if the surface where the machine is installed has

the adequate dimension and solidity to support the
machine safely.

• Make a Ø 100 mm (A - F. 5) hole on the supporting surface.

• Place definitely the machine on the support (the circles B - F. 5,
indicate the suitable position of the adjustable feet).

• Level off the machine using the adjustable feet (F - F. 7).

C – WATER SOFTENER
D – WATER NETWORK
E - DRAIN CHANNEL

F. 6

C
D
E

F. 5

A

B B

B

B

F. 7

G

F

H
I

10.3 Water connection

Warning! Water hardness should not be less than 8°F.

We recommend that the machine be supplied with water treated
by a descaling device, particularly for water with high content of
calcium and magnesium (hard water). Make sure the water network
provides drinkable water, with pressure ranging between 1 and 8
bars.

- Connect the water softener (C) to the water network (D).

NB before connecting the water softener to the machine,
wash the machine until the water is clear.

• Connect a drain tube to the coupling (H - F. 7) and fix it with a

rack clamp.

• Connect (using tube and coupling made of food materials only)
the machine to the drinking water network, through the coupling
(I - F. 7).

• Insert the draining and filling pipes into hole A.

MACHINE FRONT

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