Saeco PRIMEACAPTOUCH User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Operation and maintenance manual

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

Carefully read the safety rules

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to person do not immerse

cord, plugs, or machine in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when the 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 manner. Return
appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.

7. The use accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cords 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 attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To

disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.

12. Do not use appliance for than intended use.

13. Save this instructions.

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.

6 Do not use caramelized coffee

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POWER

SUPPLY CORD

A. A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be

provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.

B. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and

may used if care is exercised in their use.

C. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,

1. The marker electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or

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-wire cord, and

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter

top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................3

MACH INE ........................................................................................................................................................4

ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................................................................................................4

INSTAL LATI ON ................................................................................................................................................5

STARTING THE MACHINE ........................................................................................................................................................5

MANUAL PRIMING OF THE WATER CIRCUIT ....................................................................................................................................6

SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND THE CLOCK ....................................................................................................................................6

INTENZA WATER FILTER .........................................................................................................................................................7

DISPLAY .........................................................................................................................................................8

CHOOSE COFFEE AROMA ........................................................................................................................................................8

ADJ UST MEN TS ...............................................................................................................................................9

COFFEE INTENSITIY ..............................................................................................................................................................9

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE DRIP TRAY. .................................................................................................................................9

FILLING THE MILK CONTAINER..................................................................................................................................................9

BEVERAGE DISPENSING ................................................................................................................................10

ESPRESSO / COFFEE / LONG COFFEE .......................................................................................................................................10

DISPENSING BEVERAGES WITH GROUND COFFEE ........................................................................................................................... 11

HOT WATER DISPENSING ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

LATTE MACCHIATO .............................................................................................................................................................12

ESPRESSO MACCHIATO ........................................................................................................................................................14

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

DISPENSING HOT MILK ........................................................................................................................................................15

BEVERAGE PROGRAMMING .......................................................................................................................... 15

BEVERAGE PROGRAMMING MENU ............................................................................................................................................ 15

ESPRESSO / COFFEE / LONG COFFEE PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................... 15

PROGRAMMING MILK BEVERAGES ............................................................................................................................................ 16

PROGR AMMING THE MACHINE .....................................................................................................................18

MACHINE SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................................................................18

LANGUAGE MENU ............................................................................................................................................................. 19

CUP ILLUMINATION MENU .................................................................................................................................................... 19

WATER FILTER MENU ......................................................................................................................................................... 19

WATER HARDNESS MENU - INTENZA AROMA SYSTEM ................................................................................................................... 20

RINSE MENU ................................................................................................................................................................... 20

CUP WARMING PLATE MENU ................................................................................................................................................. 21

ACCOUSTIC TONES AND ALARMS MENU ....................................................................................................................................21

DISPLAY MENU ................................................................................................................................................................ 21

BEVERAGE SETT INGS ..........................................................................................................................................................22

ADJUSTMENT OF THE COFFEE BREW TEMPERATURE ..................................................................................................................... 22

AROMA ADJUSTMENT FOR COFFEE BREWING.............................................................................................................................. 23

PREBREWING ADJUSTMENT (ONLY COFFEE BEVERAGES) ................................................................................................................ 23

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................24

COFFEE OF THE WORLD FUNCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 24

DEMO MODE ................................................................................................................................................................... 26

BEVERAGE COUNTER FUNCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 26

MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................................................................27

MILK CIRCUIT RINSE CYCLE ..................................................................................................................................................27

MILK CIRCUIT WASH CYCLE .................................................................................................................................................. 28

COFFEE CIRCUIT CLEANING CYCLE (BREW GROUP WASH CYCLE) ....................................................................................................... 31

BLOCK DISPLAY .............................................................................................................................................................. 31

DESCALING .................................................................................................................................................................... 32

CLOCK SETTINGS ..............................................................................................................................................................34

TIME SETTING ................................................................................................................................................................. 34

AUTOMATIC TIMER SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................................ 35

ENERGY SAVING SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................................... 37

SPECIAL .........................................................................................................................................................................38

FACTORY SETT INGS ........................................................................................................................................................... 38

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................................................39

MAINTENANCE DURING OPERATION ..........................................................................................................................................39

GENERAL MACHINE CLEANING ................................................................................................................................................39

MILK CONTAINER MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING...........................................................................................................................40

CLEANING THE BREW GROUP .................................................................................................................................................42

GRINDER MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................................43

ERROR CODES ..............................................................................................................................................44

TECHNICAL DATA ..........................................................................................................................................45

SAFETY RULES .............................................................................................................................................46

GENERAL INFORMATION

The coffee machine is intended for preparing espresso by using either coffee beans or ground coffee. It
includes an automatic device for preparing milk beverages and a hot water dispenser.
The machine is elegantly designed for domestic use and is not suitable for continuous heavy duty 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 centers;

• Tampering with the power cord;

• 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.

IN THESE CASES, THE WARRANTY IS NOT VALID.

A WARNING TRIANGLE DRAWS ATTENTION TO ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT
ARE IMPORTANT FOR USER SAFETY. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY!

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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 if you experience problems not completely or suffi ciently addressed in these
instructions, please contact an Authorized Customer Service Center.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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MACHINE

Open coffee bean hopper

Cup warming plate

TOUCH SCREEN Display

Dispensing head

Drip tray + grill and fl oat

Compartment for milk
container

button

SBS

Milk compartment
button

Hot water spout

Coffee bean hopper

Coffee bean hopper cover

Compartment for pre­ground coffee

Main switch

Service door

Coffee grounds drawer

Button for raising/lowering
the drip tray

Water tank

ACCESSORIES

Grinder

adjustment key

Lubricant for the

brew group

Cappuccinatore

maintenance kit

Cleaning detergent

(Brew group)

Socket for
power cord

Intenza water fi lter

Detergent for cleaning

milk container

Brew group

Drip tray

Water hardness

tester

Ground coffee

measuring scoop

INSTALLATION

STARTING THE MACHINE

Make sure that the main power button is not switched to the “ON” position.

1 2 3

5

Press the button on the coffee
hopper to open the cover. Fill the
hopper with coffee beans.

4

Fill the tank with fresh drinking
water. Do not exceed the “max”
level indicated on the water tank.
Once fi lled place the tank back
into the machine.

7

Close the cover pushing it down
completely.

Attach the female end of the
power cord to the machine. Insert
the male end into the power
outlet.

The machine automatically primes the water circuit.
The machine is now ready for use.
Water may not be dispensed into the glass.
This should not be considered a malfunction.

Remove the water tank.
We recommend installing the water
fi lter (see page 7).

65

Place a container beneath the hot
water spout.

Press the main switch once to turn
on the machine. The appliance
automatically performs a diagnosis
of its functions. This test is
performed each time the machine
is turned on.

TO ADJUST THE WATER HARDNESS LEVEL AND SET

THE INTENZA AROMA SYSTEM SEE THE «WATER

HARDNESS MENU» ON PAGE 20.

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INSTALLATION

MANUAL PRIMING OF THE WATER CIRCUIT

Manually prime the water circuit only when display (2) appears.
Note: fi rst make sure that the water tank is full.

Important: before performing the circuit priming, position the SBS system (see page 9) as shown on the
display. Then adjust as desired.

priming the machine

1 3

2

position the SBS system as shown

start

Position a container under the hot
water spout (it is possible that
water will not come out of the
spout).

Press the display once and the
machine will begin priming the
water circuit.

When the prime circuit cycle is
fi nished, remove the container.
The machine is now ready for
use.

SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND THE CLOCK

When the machine is switched-on for the fi rst time, it requires the selection of the desired language.
This allows you to adjust the parameters of the beverages to the typical parameters of the country
where the machine is used. This is why some languages are differentiated also by country.

1

deutsch

français

italiano (ch)

language

1/2

Italiano (i )

english

nederlands

Select the desired language.
Press

for the other languages.

4

self-test

2

deutsch

français

italiano (ch)

ok

language

1/2

Italiano (i )

english

nederlands

ok

Press to select the desired
language.

4

self-test

3

deutsch

français

italiano (ch)

Press “ok”.

5

See manual on page 34 to
adjust the clock.

language

1/2

Italiano (i )

english

nederlands

ok

demo

The machine starts and displays
the menu in the selected
language.

demo

If desired, the “demo” function (see page 26)
may be activated by pressing the key, each time
the machine carries out a self-diagnosis.

INTENZA WATER FILTER

To improve the quality of the water you use, and extend the life of your machine at the same time, it is
recommended that you install the water fi lter. After installation, go to the water fi lter initialization program
(see programming). In this way, the machine informs the user when the water fi lter must be replaced.

Remove the water fi lter from its packaging, immerse it vertically (with the opening facing upwards)
in cold water and gently press its sides so as to let the air bubbles out.

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1

Remove the small white fi lter
from the tank and store it in a dry
place sheltered from dust.

4

Fill the tank with fresh drinking
water and reinsert it into the
machine.

7

machine
settings

specials

main-

tenance

energy
saving

main

menu

beverage

settings

extras

clock

settings

back to

coffee

menu

Press "machine settings".

2

Set the Intenza Aroma System:
A = Light water
B = Medium water (standard)
C = Hard water
For further details see page 20

5

Place a container beneath the
hot water spout.

8

language

display

alerts &
acoustic
settings

go back

illumination

machine

settings

restore
default

settings

cup

cup

warmer

water

fi lter

water

hardness

rinsing

back to

menu

Press "water fi lter".

3

Insert the fi lter in its place within
the empty tank (see fi gure).
Press down until it clicks into
place.

6

show icon

explanation

my custom

coffee

program-

ming
menu

Press "programming menu".

9

inserted

go back

water

fi lter

not

restore
default

settings

save

settings

water fi lter

activation

inserted

back to

menu

Press "water fi lter activation".

The machine performs the water fi lter initialization. Wait until the cycle stops automatically.
At the end of the initialization cycle, the machine returns to the product selection menu. Do not use the water
dispensed during this phase.

NOTE: if the Intenza water fi lter is not available, insert the small white fi lter previously removed (see
point 1) into the tank.

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DISPLAY

It is possible to change the type of display and choose between " icon format" and "text format"

show icon

explanation

Go to the "text
format" menu

ICON FORMAT

my custom

coffee

Beverage
programming

program-

ming

menu

Accessing the
programming menu

Go to the "icon
format" menu

TEXT FORMAT

hot

milk

macchiato

hot

water

show

icon

latte

long

coffee

• To get the desired beverage, press the corresponding symbol on the display.
The machine automatically performs all the necessary operations.

• To make 2 cups, press the beverage symbol twice.

press twice

CHOOSE COFFEE AROMA

The intensity of the color on the cup icon (only valid for coffee beverages) indicates the aroma, or
quantity of coffee to be ground, for preparing the beverage. The greater the quantity of coffee
ground the stronger the coffee will taste.

cappuccino

medium strongmedium

medium strongmedium

my custom

espresso

macchiato

coffee espresso

coffee

program-

ming
menu

weak medium strong

When the machine is programmed to use pre-ground coffee or when a beverage is customized, the
icon is displayed in a different way and/or accompanied by an asterisk (see section on
“programming beverages”.)

pre-ground customization

ADJUSTMENTS

S

C

COFFEE INTENSITIY

The SBS system has been carefully designed to give your coffee the intense taste you desire. Simply
turn the dial and you will notice that the coffee goes from mild intensity to strong intensity.

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SBS – SAECO BREWING SYSTEM

SBS adjusts the intensity of the brewed coffee,
and can even be adjusted while brewing. Any
adjustment has an immediate effect on the
brewing coffee.

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE DRIP TRAY

Adjust the drip tray before dispensing any beverages.

Height adjustable drip tray.

To raise the drip tray, press lightly on the lower part of the button. To lower the tray,
press lightly on the upper part of the button; when the desired height is reached,
release the button.

Note: There is a red fl oater in the drip tray. When it rises, the tray must be emptied
and washed.

FILLING THE MILK CONTAINER

Only the container with the cappuccinatore must be fi lled before preparing beverages with milk. Do not
use milk after the best-before date. (Important! Refer to the instructions for maintenance and cleaning

of the cappuccinatore on page 40).

MILD

COFFEE

MEDIUM

COFFEE

STRONG
COFFEE

Open the milk compartment by
pressing the button and remove
the milk container.

21 3

Remove the cover and pour in the
milk. DO NOT EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM LEVEL shown in the
fi g u r e .

Replace the lid on the container
and place it back in the milk
compartment. Make sure to
carefully close the compartment.

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BEVERAGE DISPENSING

DISPENSING COFFEE, HOT WATER AND MILK CAN BE INTERRUPTED AT ANY TIME BY
SELECTING THE "STOP ... DISPENSING" BUTTON.

THE DISPENSED MILK CAN REACH HIGH TEMPERATURES: THERE IS A DANGER OF
SCALDING. DO NOT TOUCH IT WITH BARE HANDS.

THE MILK USED MUST HAVE BEEN PROPERLY PRESERVED.
DO NOT USE IT AFTER THE EXPIRATION DATE ON THE PACKAGE.

Check that all the containers are clean. To do this operation, follow the instructions in the "Cleaning and
Maintenance" (see page 39).

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PREPARING BEVERAGES CONTAINING MILK, PROCEED WITH
CLEANING THE CONTAINER AND THE MACHINE'S CIRCUIT.

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.If a milk
beverage has been chosen, the machine automatically dispenses the milk. If the fi rst coffee is interrupted,
the second will not be dispensed.

ESPRESSO / COFFEE / LONG COFFEE

This procedure shows how to dispense an espresso. To dispense another type of coffee, press the
appropriate icon. Use appropriate espresso or coffee cups so that the coffee will not overfl ow.

1 2

program-

show icon

explanation

my custom

coffee

ming
menu

Choose the beverage and press
the corresponding icon on the

The machine begins grinding the
quantity of coffee entered.

3

espresso

stop

coffee

dispensing

Begin dispensing the selected

beverage.
display: once for 1 cup and twice
for 2 cups.

The machine ends dispensing automatically according to the quantity determined by the manufacturer. It is
possible to customize this quantity. See page 15.

If you wish to interrupt the dispensing cycle, press the " stop coffee dispensing" button.

DISPENSING BEVERAGES WITH GROUND COFFEE

Pre-ground coffee must be poured into the appropriate compartment positioned next to the coffee bean
hopper. Pour in only coffee ground for espresso machines and never coffee beans or instant coffee. (see the
"Beverage programming" chapter on page 15).

WARNING: PUT PRE-GROUND COFFEE IN THE COMPARTMENT ONLY WHEN YOU WISH TO
DISPENSE THIS TYPE OF BEVERAGE.

INSERT ONLY ONE SCOOP OF GROUND COFFEE AT A TIME. TWO CUPS OF COFFEE CANNOT BE
DISPENSED AT THE SAME TIME.

In the example given below, we chose to dispense a long coffee using pre-ground coffee.
The customized choice of using pre-ground coffee is shown on the display with an asterisk next to the
chosen beverage.

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1 2 3

show icon

explanation

my custom

coffee

program-

ming
menu

Press the appropriate button and
the display will show:

add preground

coffee

start!

go

back

A message appears, reminder the
user to pour ground coffee in the
appropriate compartment.

Pour ground coffee into the pre­ground coffee compartment using
the measuring scoop provided
with the accessories.

4 5

add preground

coffee

start!

go

back

Press the "start! "button to start
dispensing.

stop

coffee

dispensing

Begins dispensing the selected
beverage.

long

coffee

Note:

• After 1 minute from when the message appears (2), if brewing has not started the machine will return to
the main menu and dump any inserted coffee into the coffee grounds drawer.

• If no pre-ground coffee is poured into the compartment, only water will be dispensed.

• If 2 or more scoops of coffee are added, the machine will not dispense the beverage and the coffee in the
compartment will be dumped into the coffee grounds drawer.

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BEVERAGE DISPENSING

HOT WATER DISPENSING

WHEN THE HOT WATER BEGINS TO DISPENSE, SHORT SPURTS OF HOT WATER MAY BE
DISPENSED WHICH POSE A RISK OF SCALDING. THE HOT WATER SPOUT CAN RE ACH
HIGH TEMPERATURES: AVOID TOUCHING IT WITH BARE HANDS.

1

program-

show icon

explanation

my custom

coffee

ming
menu

Press the hot water icon once.

LATTE MACCHIATO

SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 40 FOR OPTIMAL MILK DISPENSING

Fill the milk container

1

show icon

explanation

Select the beverage and press the
corresponding icon on the
display: once for 1 cup and twice
for 2 cups.

my custom

coffee

program-

ming
menu

2

hot

water

stop

water

dispensing

Begin hot water dispensing.

2

The machine begins grinding the
quantity of coffee entered.

To dispense another cup of
hot water, repeat this
operation.

3

stop

coffee

dispensing

latte

macchiato

stop
milk

dispensing

When the coffee fi nishes grinding,
the machine will automatically
dispense the programmed quantity
of hot milk.

4 5

latte

macchiato

stop

coffee

dispensing

stop
milk

dispensing

Once milk has been dispensed, the
machine automatically prepares the
coffee.

latte

macchiato

add
milk

After this, the machine allows you to
dispense more milk if you wish. This
option remains active for
approximately 2 seconds. To activate,
press the “add milk” button.

6

show icon

explanation

milk

rinsing

my custom

coffee

program-

ming
menu

The “milk rinsing” icon will fl ash
once the machine is done
dispensing in order to clean the
milk circuit. Press the “milk
rinsing” icon to clean the internal
milk circuit.

If the user wishes to continue preparing other drinks the
machine will keep the “milk rinsing” signal active.

After 20 minutes of inactivity, the machine requires the user
to perform a rinsing cycle as described in Step 7.
If the machine is turned off immediately after dispensing a
milk beverage, the next time the machine is turned on it will
require the user to perform a rinsing cycle.

Note: Before performing the “milk rinsing” function make
sure that:

1. an adequate sized container is placed under the
dispensing head

2. the water tank is full of fresh water.

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my custom

coffee

program-

ming
menu

show icon

explanation

milk

cleaning

After 14 days from the fi rst dispensing of
a milk-based beverage, the message
“milk cleaning” is displayed; it is
advisable to clean the milk circuits as
shown on page 28.

After another 7 days the machine stops
dispensing milk-based beverages and the
milk circuits must be washed; during this
phase, coffee and hot water may be
brewed.

7

milk rinsing cycle

To perform a rinse cycle,
press “start rinsing”.

start

rinsing

8

rinsing milk circuit-

please wait

rinsing...

Wait for the cycle to be completed.
After this, the machine returns to
the main menu.

9

Remove the container and put
it in the refrigerator if it
contains remaining milk.

THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED FOR ALL MILK BEVERAGES!

AFTER USE, ALWAYS REMOVE THE MILK CONTAINER AND PUT IT IN THE REFRIGERATOR IF IT

CONTAINS REMAINING MILK.

After performing the rinse cycle, the machine reminds the user to

show icon

explanation

remove

milk

my custom

coffee

program-

ming

menu

remove the container with the remaining milk through the message
“remove milk”.

REMOVE THE MILK CONTAINER ONLY WHEN THE MACHINE IS ON.

THE CONTAINER MAY BE LEFT IN THE MACHINE ONLY IF IT HAS BEEN WASHED WITH

DRINKING WATER AND IT DOES NOT CONTAIN MILK (SEE PAGE 40).

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BEVERAGE DISPENSING

ESPRESSO MACCHIATO

Fill the milk container

2

31

espresso

macchiato

show icon

explanation

my custom

coffee

program-

ming
menu

Press the icon once for 1 cup and
twice for 2 cups.

4

dispensing

stop

coffee

espresso

macchiato

stop
milk

dispensing

Once the coffee has been brewed,
the machine automatically prepares
the hot milk.

CAPPUCCINO

Fill the milk container

1

show icon

explanation

Press the icon once for 1 cup and
twice for 2 cups.

4 5

cappuccino

stop

coffee

dispensing

my custom

coffee

program-

ming
menu

stop
milk

dispensing

The machine begins grinding the
quantity of coffee entered.

5

espresso

macchiato

add

milk

To dispense more milk, press the
“add milk” icon.

2

The machine begins grinding the
quantity of coffee entered.

cappuccino

add

milk

stop

coffee

dispensing

stop
milk

dispensing

Espresso macchiato begins
brewing.

When the "milk rinsing"
symbol fl ashes, clean the
milk circuits as described for
latte macchiato (see page 12,
Step 6).

3

dispensing

stop

coffee

cappuccino

stop
milk

dispensing

When the coffee fi nishes grinding,
the machine will dispense the
programmed quantity of hot milk.

When the "milk rinsing"
symbol fl ashes, clean the
milk circuits as described for
latte macchiato (see page 12,
Step 6).

Once milk has been dispensed, the
machine automatically prepares the
coffee.

After this, the machine allows you to dispense more milk if you wish.
Press the “add milk” button within 2 seconds.