Sunbeam EM5600 User Manual 2

Cafe Latte

Pump espresso machine with
temperature status LCD

Instruction Booklet

EM5600

Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.

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Contents

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 2

About espresso coffee 3

Features of your Sunbeam Café Latte 4

Using the control panel 7

Reference guide to using your espresso
machine 9

Preparing your espresso machine before use 14

Guide to the perfect espresso 15

Guide to milk texturing 17

Using the hot water function 18

Espresso recipes 19

Care and cleaning 21

Descaling 23

Trouble shooting guide 25

Important instructions – retain for
future use.

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR
SUNBEAM ESPRESSO MACHINE.

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

• Do not operate without water in reservoir.
Fill reservoir with only clean and cold water.
Observe maximum filling volume is 2.1 litres.

• Do not remove the filter handle during the
espresso pour or water flow as the unit is
under pressure. Removing the filter handle
during either of these operations can lead to a
scalding or injury.

• The steam wand becomes very hot during
texturing milk and water flow. This may cause

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.

burns in case of contact, therefore avoid any
direct contact with the steam wand.

• Always disconnect the plug from the power
outlet prior to cleaning the espresso machine
or if there is any problem during the coffee
making process.

• Do not allow the power cord to come into
contact with the hot parts of the espresso
machine, including the cup warming plate and
steam wand.

• Do not place hands directly under the steam,
hot water or coffee pour as this can lead to a
scalding or injury.

• 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.

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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About espresso coffee

Congratulations on the purchase of your
Sunbeam Café Latte espresso machine.

Sunbeam's experience in designing
appliances for the home has produced a
range of pump espresso machines that are as
beautiful as they are functional.

The Sunbeam Café Latte makes producing
cafe-quality coffee at home easier than ever
before. As the correct water temperature for
brewing great tasting espresso is between 92

- 94°C, the Café Latte has been designed
with a LCD which relays the status of the
water temperature. This indicates the best
time for coffee making or creating steam for
texturing milk.

As our love affair with coffee deepens, our
search for the perfect espresso continues.

A growing favourite for coffee lovers at any
time of the day is the Café Latté, hence the
extra cup height clearance so the espresso
can pour straight into a Latté glass or your
favourite mug.

Drinking authentic café quality coffee at home
is guaranteed with the Sunbeam Café Latte
espresso machine.

The Café Latte espresso machine is designed
with quality die-cast metal components and
includes many features that make producing
delicious coffee at home even easier.

We hope you enjoy your new espresso
machine and 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 Café Latte

Warming plate

Effectively pre-warms up to 9 espresso cups.

Control panel with LCD

Easy to use control panel with an LCD
showing the status of the water
temperature.

Group head

Brass and phenolic filter handle

Water level indicator

The water level indicator floats through the
drip tray grid indicating how full the drip tray
is. The top of the indicator has a red band for
easy identification.

Measuring spoon

Tamp

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2.1L water reservoir

Removable water reservoir for easy filling,
simply lift in any direction.

Operating dial

Easy to operate – turn to the left for espresso/
hot water, or to the right for steam.

Steam wand

Extra cup height clearance

Additional clearance between the filter handle
and the drip tray is designed to suit taller cups.

Removable drip tray and grill

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

1 cup filter 2 cup filter

Non-slip rubber feet

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

500ml jug

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Features of your Sunbeam
Café Latte

15 Bar Pump

Italian designed and manufactured, the
machine is fitted with a 15 BAR pump
delivering the pressure required for a
complete extraction of oils, coffee solids and
aroma.

Thermoblock Heating System

Crema System

Italian designed the cream system consists
of a dual-floor filter creating additional back
pressure and stabilising baffle that helps
retain temperature and produces a steady
pour of espresso.

The thermoblock heating system heats the
water ensuring the precise temperature is
achieved for each function. Additionally, the
thermoblock is coated with non-stick material
to slow scale build up and reduce the
frequency of cleaning required.

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Using the control panel

Power

Press the ‘POWER’ button once to turn the
espresso machine on. The light located on
the

power button will illuminate red and
the temperature indicator line on the LCD
will start to flash from
indicate that your espresso machine is on
and is heating up.

Note: Before turning on the espresso machine
ensure that the operating dial on the side of
the espresso machine is in the off position.

Depending on the function selected, the
temperature line on the LCD will track
around to either the
temperature setting. When the espresso
machine is heated and ready to use 'READY'
will appear on the LCD.

symbol; this is to

espresso or steam

Note: Remember that if 'READY' is not
displayed on the LCD the espresso machine
is adjusting the temperature of the heating
system.

To turn the espresso machine off, simply
press the

Clock
Note: The clock will automatically begin

keeping time if the correct time is not set.
The correct time does not need to be set to
operate the espresso machine. To set the
clock simply press the 'H' button to select
the hour, ensuring that AM/PM appears
correctly and 'M' button to select the
minutes.

Note: Holding down either the 'H' or 'M'
buttons will allow for rapid time change.

Espresso/Hot water

When the espresso machine is switched on
and the espresso machine is in espresso/hot
water mode, the red light on
and the orange light on the
illuminated.

Note: Should the espresso machine not be
in espresso/hot water mode, so the orange
light on
maker needs to press the button to activate
the espresso/hot water mode. By design the
temperature of the espresso machine will
adjust as necessary.

power button.

power button

button will be

button is not on, the coffee

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Using the control panel (continued)

Once the espresso machine is heated to
the correct temperature, the temperature
indicator line will stop flashing and
'READY' will appear on the LCD, the coffee
maker is then able to use the espresso
machine.

The coffee maker simply needs to turn the
operating dial anticlockwise to the espresso
setting to start the pour and turn it back to
the off position to stop.

and

Note: Should the espresso machine not
be in steam mode, so the orange light on
the

steam button is not on, the coffee
maker needs to press the
to activate the steam mode. By design the
temperature of the espresso machine will
adjust as necessary.

Once the espresso machine is heated to
the correct temperature, the temperature
indicator line will stop flashing and
'READY' will appear on the LCD, the coffee
maker is able to use the espresso machine.

The coffee maker simply needs to turn the
operating dial clockwise to the steam setting
to start and turn it back to the off position to
stop.

steam button

and

Steam

When the espresso machine is switched
on and the espresso machine is in steam
mode, the red light on
the orange light on the steam button will be
illuminated.

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power button and