Sunbeam EM6910 Instruction Handbook

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Contents

Sunbeam's Safety Precautions 2

About espresso coffee

Features of your Café Series
Espresso Machine 4

Using the control panel 10

Reference guide to using your espresso
machine 13

Programming your espresso machine 20

Preparing your espresso machine
before use 22

Guide to the perfect espresso

Guide to milk texturing

Using the hot water dispenser

Espresso recipes

Care and cleaning 29

Cleaning the group head 30

Descaling

Advanced programming options 34

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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 the maximum filling volume is 3 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 and hot water tap become
very hot during texturing milk and water flow.
This may cause burns in case of contact,

Sunbeam are 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.

• Close supervision is necessary when your
appliance is being used near children or infirm
persons.

• Never leave an appliance unattended while in
use.

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

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.

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Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

therefore avoid any direct contact with the
steam wand or hot water tap.

• 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, hot
water tap 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.

• For safety reasons and to avoid maintenance
by unskilled persons, some appliances are
‘sealed’ using tamperproof screws. Such
appliances should always be returned to the
nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for
adjustment or repair if required.

• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a
damaged cord or after the appliance has been
dropped or 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.

About espresso coffee

Congratulations on the purchase of your
Sunbeam Café Series

The Sunbeam Café Series

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Espresso Machine.

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delivers quality,
style and superior performance capturing
the essence of the commercial kitchen.
Inspired by heavy-duty equipment found in
restaurants, cafés and bars, the Sunbeam
Café Series

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is built to last. It brings together
a range of appliances designed to expertly
create authentic café food and beverages at
home.

Uncompromising blends of stainless steel,
brass and die-cast alloy characterise the
range. This combined with advanced
technology and functional design, guarantee
the performance, that each product will
surpass expectations.

The Sunbeam Café Series

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Espresso Machine
features a twin pump, twin thermoblock,
TPTT™ system to ensure a stable water
temperature while also allowing simultaneous
production of espresso and steam to texture
milk.

The dedicated twin thermoblock heating
system takes away the waiting time for water
temperatures to change between pouring
espresso and producing steam. The twin
pumps enables the coffee maker to deliver
instant steam for texturing milk and at the
same time produce a serve of espresso just
like a commercial machine.

Another feature of the espresso machine is
the progressive pre-infusion. The pre-infusion
gradually releases water pressure pre-soaking
the coffee grinds before full water pressure
is applied. This in turn delivers greater body
and sweetness to the espresso.

The Café Series

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Espresso Machine is
designed with quality die-cast metal
components and includes many features that
make producing delicious espresso 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 1800 025 059.

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Features of your Café Series®
Espresso Machine

Warming plate

The large warming plate effectively pre­warms cups helping to retain the essential
characteristics true of espresso - sweet, rich
tasting and aroma.

Variable steam control dial

Steam wand

A dedicated thermoblock and pump provide
an instant supply of powerful dry steam for
achieving silky, dense and rich milk. The
commercial 360° ball joint allows the steam
wand to be moved into the ideal position.

Commercial size group head

Commercial size group handle

Espresso gauge

The gauge measures the resistance to the
espresso pour.

Removable drip tray and grill

The large capacity die-cast metal drip tray is
lined with plastic, preventing staining from
espresso oils, lightweight for easy removal and
designed with no dirt traps for simple wipe down
cleaning.

Height adjustable rubber feet

The height adjustable feet ensure the espresso
machine is level on the benchtop. Additionally
integrated into the two back feet are rollers,
these allow the user to effortlessly move
the machine – great when trying to clean
underneath.

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Single filter basket Double filter basket

Programmable control panel

An easy to use control panel provides the
choice of manual operation or utilising the
programmed espresso pour lengths.

Hot water control dial

Hot water wand

Dispenses a controlled flow of hot water. For
ease of use the wand has a commercial 360°
ball joint.

3 litre water reservoir

Removable 3 litre water reservoir is fitted
with an anti-calc filter and hand grips for
easy filling.

Low water warning indicator

Accessories

All the essential accessories to make an
authentic café-quality espresso – 600ml
stainless steel milk texturing jug, barista
coffee tamp and spoon for measuring out
coffee.

Measuring spoon

Single filter basket

Dual-floor

Tamp

Double filter basket

Dual-floor

Single pour spout

Cleaning Disc

600ml jug

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Features of your Café Series®
Espresso Machine

Twin Pump and Twin Thermoblock – TPTT™
System

Italian designed and manufactured, the
machine is fitted with a 15 BAR pump for
the espresso function, delivering the pressure
required for a complete extraction of oils,
coffee solids and aroma. An additional 4 BAR
pump is dedicated to the steam function,
producing instant steam pressure for
texturing milk.

Independent thermoblock heating systems
lined with stainless steel, heat the water
ensuring the precise temperature is achieved
for each function eliminating waiting time
and reducing temperature fluctuations.

TPTT™ System – Simultaneous Use

True to commercial use, the unique
TPTT™ System features twin pumps and
twin thermoblocks, this allows the coffee
maker to texture milk and pour an espresso
simultaneously.

Espresso Gauge

The espresso gauge is an indicator of the
quality of the espresso pour and should be
used as a guide.

It measures the pressure or resistance
created by water being pumped through the
tamped coffee grinds in the group handle.

Whilst the needle is within the target area on
the gauge it indicates that a quality serve of
espresso has been made. This is indicated by a

Optimum
Pour

Under
Extracted
Pour

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Over
Extracted
Pour

Features of your Café Series® Espresso Machine continued

slow and steady pour of liquid espresso with a
consistency similar to that of dripping honey.
The crema should be dark golden in colour.

Should the needle fail to reach the target
area this is an indication that the serve of
espresso is ‘under-extracted’. This occurs
when water passes too quickly through the
tamped coffee grinds and is an indication
that either the grind needs to be made finer
or the filter basket has been under-dosed.
The pour is quick and light in colour and the
resulting crema is thin with a creamy light
brown colour.

When the needle goes beyond the target area
it is an indication that the serve of espresso
is ‘over-extracted’. This occurs when the
water passes very slowly through the tamped
coffee grinds and is an indication that either
the grind is too fine or the filter basket has
been over-dosed. In this situation the hot
water is in contact with the coffee grinds
for too long thus creating a burnt and bitter
tasting espresso. This is characterised by
the espresso only slowly dripping during the
entire pour and the crema is very dark.

Commercial Size Group Head & Group Handle

The group head, group handle and filters are
designed to commercial specifications using
brass and stainless steel components. These
elements help contribute to the preparation
of an espresso serve, as it allows the coffee
maker to pack the necessary amount of
coffee grinds, which then expand firmly and
evenly onto the shower screen.

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Features of your Café Series® Espresso Machine continued

Filter Baskets

Supplied with the espresso machine are two
different sets of filter baskets – Standard
Filter Baskets (one and two cup) and Dual­Floor Filter Baskets (one and two cup).

The Standard Filter Baskets (one and two
cup) are the same specification as used with
commercial espresso machines and are less
tolerant to the quality of the coffee bean.
They have a single floor to the filter and if
held up to the light you can see many small
holes.

Note: For the optimum results Sunbeam
recommends that you use these filters with
this espresso machine.

To achieve the optimum espresso pour with
these filters it is best to grind the coffee
as you need it. Therefore we recommend a
conical burr grinder such as the Café Series
Grinder (Code EM0480) to ensure you have
complete control of the particle size and are
assured a consistent grind.

Note: If you don’t have a grinder and have
your coffee beans ground for you, then you
must request that the coffee is ground very
fine, the same fineness that would be used
on a commercial espresso machine.

The Dual-Floor Filter Baskets (one and two
cup) are designed to be used with pre­ground coffee that is typically available at
supermarkets and delicatessens. They have
two floors, looking into the filter basket you
can see many small holes and when held up
to the light and looking at the under-side of
the filter you will see a single hole.

These pre-ground coffee types are often
vacuum packaged into a brick shape and
their packaging states that they are a
‘universal grind’ that can be used throughout
a variety of coffee makers. The particle size
of ‘Universal grind’ is too coarse for making
quality espresso, therefore the Dual-Floor
Filter Baskets are designed to compensate
for this by slowing the flow of liquid espresso
creating a subtle aeration to ensure a golden
crema. Dual-floor filters or similar designs are

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used in most domestic espresso machines.

Control Panel

An easy to use control panel provides the
choice of manual operation or utilising the
programmed espresso pour lengths. The
programmed espresso pour is set to 30mls
per cup while the Program function allows
users to personalise and save their own
espresso volumes.

Features of your Café Series® Espresso Machine continued

Pre-Infusion

Pre-infusion is programmed into the
‘MANUAL’,
espresso operations. It is a gradual increase
of water pressure pre-soaking the coffee cake
before full water pressure is applied. This in
turn delivers greater body and sweetness to
the espresso.

Anti-Calc Filter

An Anti-Calc water filter reduces impurities
that taint the flavour and odour of the
water, improving the taste and aroma of the
espresso brewed. Additionally, scale build up
is slowed reducing the frequency of cleaning
required.

The Anti-Calc water filter fitted inside the
3 litre water reservoir has a 12 month life
for domestic use and a 3 month life for
commercial use.

Note: Contact Sunbeam on 1800 025
059 for replacement filters (Part code:
EM69101).

Note: The espresso machine can operate
normally without the filter and is easily
removed by gently pulling it out.

single espresso and double

However for those regularly making single
cups you may like to remove the two pour
spout and fit the group handle with the
single pour spout. The pour from the single
spout is more defined, evenly transferring
the qualities of the espresso into one cup
preventing loss of any characteristics during
the espresso pour.

The two pour spout is securely fixed to the
group handle using Loctite
two pour spout may be difficult and you will
need to use force.

To remove the two pour spout use a piece
of wooden dowel with a 5mm diameter (or
a rigid utensil of the same diameter). Rest
it over the top of the pour spouts and then
using the dowel as leverage turn it anti­clockwise to loosen the pour spout.

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, so removing the

Single & Double Pour Spouts

Supplied with the espresso machine are two
pouring spouts – Standard two pour spout
and a single pour spout.

Your espresso machine group handle will
come fitted with the standard two pour spout
for making two coffees simultaneously and
for most coffee makers this is ideal.

Alternatively, protect the pour spout with a
cloth and two pieces of thin wood on either
side. Gently secure the pour spout in a vice.
Slowly loosen the pour spout from the group
handle.

Once loosened use your hand to completely
remove. Then simply screw on the single pour
spout until it is firmly tightened.

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Using the control panel

Power

Press the ‘POWER’ button once to turn the
espresso machine on. The light above the
‘POWER’ button will illuminate green and start
flashing; this is to indicate that your espresso
machine is on and is heating up.

Note: Before turning on the espresso machine
ensure that the steam and hot water control
dials are in the OFF position.

When the green light above the ‘POWER’ button
stops flashing and turns to a constant red light,
this indicates that the espresso machine is
heated and ready to use. The lights above the
‘MANUAL’,
buttons will also show a constant green light.

To turn the espresso machine off, simply press

the ‘POWER’ button, the red power light and all
other lights on the control panel will turn off.

Manual

The ‘MANUAL’ button allows the coffee maker
to have complete control over the length of the
espresso pour.

Once the espresso machine is switched on and
heated, so the light above the ‘POWER’ button
is red and the lights above the ‘MANUAL’,
single and
a constant green light, the coffee maker is able
to use the manual operation. The coffee maker
simply needs to press to the ‘MANUAL’ button
once to start the pour and again to stop.

single and double espresso

double espresso buttons show

Important: Once the manual operation is
activated, before the espresso pour starts the
pre-infusion feature will release three short
bursts of gradual water pressure onto the
coffee cake. After this the full water pressure
is applied and the espresso will pour freely.

Note: When the coffee maker has activated
the manual operation the lights above the
single and
go off. The lights above the ‘POWER’ and
‘MANUAL’ buttons will remain on.

Single Espresso

single espresso function removes the

The
guesswork and is programmed to pour 30mls

of liquid espresso.

Tip: We recommend using the single cup
filter when using the programmed
espresso operation.

Once the espresso machine is switched on
and heated, so the light above the ‘POWER’
button is red and the lights above the
‘MANUAL’,
buttons show a constant green light, the
coffee maker is able to use the
espresso operation. The coffee maker simply
needs to press the
once to start and the pour of liquid espresso
will stop automatically.

Important: Once the single espresso
operation is activated, before the espresso
pour starts the pre-infusion feature will
release three short bursts of gradually
increasing water pressure onto the coffee
cake. After this the full water pressure is
applied and the espresso will pour freely.

double espresso buttons will

single and double espresso

single

single espresso button

single

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Using the control panel continued

Note: When the coffee maker has activated
the

single espresso operation the lights
above the ‘MANUAL’ and
espresso buttons will go off. The lights above
the ‘POWER’ and
will remain on.

Note: The coffee maker does not need to press
the

single espresso button again to end
the pour as the espresso machine will stop

automatically.

Once the pour of liquid espresso stops the
espresso machine is ready to make another
espresso.

Note: When using the single espresso
operation you can stop the pour of espresso
at any time by pressing the ‘MANUAL’,
single, or
buttons.

Double Espresso

The
the guesswork and is programmed to pour
60mls of liquid espresso.

Tip: We recommend using the double cup
filter when using the programmed
espresso operation.

Once the espresso machine is switched on
and heated, so the light above the ‘POWER’
button is red and the lights above the
‘MANUAL’,
buttons show a constant green light, the
coffee maker is able to use the
espresso operation. The coffee maker simply
needs to press the
button once to start and the pour of liquid
espresso will stop automatically.

double espresso function removes

single espresso buttons

double espresso operation

single and double espresso

double

double

double

double espresso

Important: Once the double espresso
operation is activated, before the espresso
pour starts the pre-infusion feature will
release three short bursts of gradually
increasing water pressure onto the coffee
cake. After this the full water pressure is
applied and the espresso will pour freely.

Note: When the coffee maker has activated
the

double espresso operation the lights
above the ‘MANUAL’ and
buttons will go off. The lights above the
‘POWER’ and
will remain on.

Note: The coffee maker does not need to press
the

the pour as the espresso machine will stop
automatically.

Once the pour of liquid espresso stops the
espresso machine is ready to make another
espresso.

Note: When using the double espresso
operation you can stop the pour of espresso
at any time by pressing the ‘MANUAL’,
single, or
buttons.

Program

The program function allows the coffee maker
to personalise and save their own espresso
pour settings.

Note: Refer to the section ‘Programming
your espresso machine’ for simple to follow
instructions.

double espresso button again to end

double espresso buttons

double espresso operation

single espresso

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Using the control panel continued

Heading

Once the espresso machine is switched on
and heated, so the light above the ‘POWER’
button is red and the lights above the
‘MANUAL’, single and double espresso
buttons show a constant green light, the
coffee maker is able to use the program
function. To activate the program function,
the coffee maker simply needs to press
‘PROGRAM’ button.

Note: When the coffee maker has activated
the program function the light above the
‘PROGRAM’ button will show a constant
red light and the light above the ‘MANUAL’
button will go off. Additionally the lights
above the ‘POWER’,
espresso buttons will remain on.

Note: For more detailed information on
programming refer to page 20 ‘Programming
your espresso machine.’

single and double

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