Sunbeam EM2800 Instruction Handbook

Piccolo Espresso

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15 BAR pump espresso machine

Instruction Booklet

EM2800

Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.

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Contents

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Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 2
About espresso coffee 3
Features of your Piccolo Espresso® 4
Operations guide for your Piccolo Espresso® 7
Secrets to the perfect cup 10
Before using your Piccolo Espresso® 11
Functions of your Piccolo Espresso® 12
Care and Cleaning 15
Descaling 17
Trouble shooting guide 19
Recipes 22

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Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

About espresso coffee

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM
ESPRESSO MACHINE.

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

• Do not operate without water in 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 can lead to a
scalding or injury.

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

• Disconnect the plug from the power outlet if there

Sunbeam is very safety conscious when designing

and manufacturing consumer products, but it is
essential that the product user also exercise care
when using an electrical appliance. Listed below
are precautions which are essential for the safe
use of an electrical appliance:

• Read carefully and save all the instructions
provided with an appliance.

• 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.

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

• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord
unless this cord has been checked and tested by
a qualified technician or service person.

• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of
the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.

• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be
high when the appliance is operating.

• Never leave an appliance unattended while
in use.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,

please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.

Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

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is any problem during the coffee making process or
prior to cleaning your appliance.

• Do not allow the power cord to come into contact
with the hot parts of the appliance (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.

• Misuse may potentially cause injury or physical
damage to the user.

• The heating element surface is subject to residual
heating after use.

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

• 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 surface.

• Do not operate any electrical appliance with
a damaged cord or after the appliance has
been damaged in any manner. If damage is
suspected, return the appliance to the nearest
Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre
for examination, repair or adjustment.

• For additional protection, Sunbeam
recommend the use of a residual current
device (RCD) with a tripping current not
exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit
supplying power to your appliances.

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

• Appliances are not intended to be operated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.

• This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such
as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments; farm houses; by
clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments; bed and breakfast type
environments.

The Sunbeam range of espresso machines
are sure to satisfy lovers of coffee. With its
Italian designed and made 15 BAR pump,
a thermoblock heating system and Italian
designed ‘crema’ system the Sunbeam
Piccolo Espresso® will provide endless cups
of quality coffee.

Coffee is an integral part of Australian
culture. With café numbers increasing, the
demand for the perfect cup combined with
the right atmosphere is the goal of many
coffee connoisseurs.

What makes a good coffee?

Sunbeam have consulted with experienced
coffee makers and appreciators of coffee
through every stage of design, to ensure the
machine delivers a great coffee every time.
There are many factors that contribute to the
perfect coffee. The words’ ‘taste’ and ‘aroma’
are consistently used when describing the
perfect cup.

The sweet aroma and taste of the perfect
coffee is largely due to the correct
combination of temperature and pressure
during the brewing process. The thermoblock
heating system ensures the water is at the
correct temperature, so that the full coffee
flavour is extracted.

Secondly, the combination of the Italian
designed and made 15 BAR pump, Italian
designed dual-wall filter and stabilising baffle
ensures the correct pressure at which the liquid
espresso is released from the spout. The flow
should consist of both liquid and cream. This
cream is commonly known as the ‘crema’. The
perfect ‘crema’ should be thick and stable
and preserve the coffee flavour, aroma and
temperature.

We hope you have many enjoyable coffee
experiences with the Sunbeam Piccolo
Espresso

Should you need any further assistance
please don’t hesitate to contact the Sunbeam
coffee hotline on free call 1300 881 861 .

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Features of your Sunbeam

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Piccolo Espresso

Power button

1.3L removable water reservoir

The water reservoir is removable for easy
filling. Simply lift the lid, or remove the
reservoir and take to the tap.

On/off indicator light

Operating dial

Easy to operate selector dial - turn to the
left to make espresso ( ) or to the right for
steam ( ).

Group handle

Removable drip tray and grill

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

Non-slip rubber feet

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

Measuring spoon with tamp

Warming plate

Gently pre-heats espresso cups and glasses
before use. Removable for easy cleaning.

Sunbeam/espresso indicator light

Lights up green to indicate the espresso
machine has reached temperature.

Steam wand

Extra cup height clearance

Additional clearance between the coffee
handle and the drip tray - designed to suit
taller cups.

500mL jug

1 cup filter 2 cup filter

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Features of your Piccolo Espresso

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Operations Guide for your

15 BAR pump

The Piccolo Espresso® is fitted with a 15
BAR pump delivering the pressure required
for complete extraction of oils, coffee solids
and aroma.

Crema System

The dual-wall filter creates additional back
pressure and stabilising baffle produces a
steady pour and maintains the temperature of
the espresso.

Piccolo Espresso

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The diagrams below and on the following pages are to assist you in using your Sunbeam
Piccolo Espresso®. Each of the diagrams is numbered. Throughout this instruction manual
these numbers will be referred to.

For example: Fill the water reservoir (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) with cold tap water...
Each time you see these numbers please refer back to the diagrams at the front of the

instruction manual.

Filling the water reservoir.

1 2 3

Open lid of water reservoir.

Fill with cold water, OR

Remove water reservoir.

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Fill at sink with cold water. Replace the water reservoir. Press ‘Power’ button to

Preparing the espresso machine.

Thermoblock heating system

Ensures the precise temperature is achieved.
As espresso is made with hot rather than
boiling water and the thermoblock heats the
water to 92°C (just below boiling point) for
optimum extraction of oils from the coffee
grinds. Temperatures above this will burn the
coffee grinds resulting in a bitter taste.

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2 cup

filter

Select filter. Place filter handle onto

1 cup

filter

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brewing head.

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turn unit on.

Turn filter handle to the right.

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