Sunbeam EM8900 User Manual
Waiting on Front
Cover from Energi
Important instructions – retain for
future use.
Sunbeam's Safety Precautions 2
About espresso coffee
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Features of your Café Series™ Twin
Thermoblock Espresso Machine
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Functions of your Caf
é Series™ Twin
Thermoblock Espresso Machine
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Using the control panel
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Reference guide to using your espresso
machine 1
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Programming your espresso machine 1
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Preparing your espresso machine
before use 2
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Guide to the perfect espresso 2
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Guide to milk texturing 2
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Using the hot water dispenser 2
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Espresso recipes 2
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Care and cleaning
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Cleaning the group head 2
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Descaling 3
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Contents
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,
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.
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.
• 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.
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 Series™ Twin Thermoblock
Espresso Machine.
The Sunbeam Café Series™ 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™ 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™ Twin
Thermoblock 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 adjust between pouring
espresso and producing steam. The twin
pumps provide the necessary pressure and
as a result the coffee maker has access to
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 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™ Twin Thermoblock
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 1800 025 059.
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Warming plate
The large warming plate effectively prewarms cups helping to retain the essential
characteristics true of espresso - sweet, creamy
taste 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 filter handle
Espresso gauge
The gauge indicates the quality of 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.
Features of your Café Series™ Twin
Thermoblock Espresso Machine
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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 constant and 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 with hand
grips for easy filling.
Low water warning indicator
Accessories
All the essential accessories to make an
authentic café-quality espresso – 800ml
stainless steel milk texturing jug, barista
coffee tamp and spoon for measuring out
coffee.
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Tamp
1 Cup filter
2 Cup filter
Measuring spoon
800ml jug
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Functions of your Café Series™ Twin
Thermoblock 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 and brass, 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 gauge indicates the quality of the
espresso pour.
Whilst the needle is within the target area on
the gauge the coffee maker knows that they
have made an excellent serve of espresso.
Should the needle fall below the target area
then it’s an indication to the coffee maker
that the serve of espresso is under extracted.
Excellent
Pour
Under
Extracted
Pour
Over
Extracted
Pour
Functions of your Café Series™ Twin Thermoblock Espresso
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Should the needle go beyond the target area
then it’s an indication to the coffee maker
that the serve of espresso is over extracted.
To achieve an excellent pour of liquid
espresso a combination of a fine espresso
grind and the correct amount of coffee
packed firmly and evenly in the filter will
help attain this result.
Tip: Achieving a good pour of liquid espresso
is more likely when using freshly ground
coffee beans.
Commercial Size Group Head & Filter Handle
The group head, filter 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.
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 35mls
per cup while the program function allows
users to personalise and save their own
espresso settings.
Pre-Infusion
Pre-infusion is programmed into the
‘MANUAL’,
single espresso and double
espresso operations. It is a gradual release 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.
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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’,
single and
double espresso 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 double espresso
buttons show 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.
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
double espresso buttons will
go off. The lights above the ‘POWER’ and
‘MANUAL’ buttons will remain on.
Single Espresso
The
single espresso function removes the
guesswork and is programmed to pour 35mls
of liquid espresso.
Tip: We recommend using the single cup
filter when using the programmed
single
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’,
single and double espresso
buttons show a constant green light, the
coffee maker is able to use the
single
espresso operation. The coffee maker simply
needs to press the
single espresso button
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 gradual water
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Using the control panel continued
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
single espresso operation the lights
above the ‘MANUAL’ and
double
espresso buttons will go off. The lights above
the ‘POWER’ and
single espresso buttons
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
double espresso operation
buttons.
Double Espresso
The
double espresso function removes
the guesswork and is programmed to pour
70mls of liquid espresso.
Tip: We recommend using the double cup
filter when using the programmed
double
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’,
single and double espresso
buttons show a constant green light, the
coffee maker is able to use the
double
espresso operation. The coffee maker simply
needs to press the
double espresso
button once to start and the pour of liquid
espresso will stop automatically.
Important: Once the
double espresso
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
double espresso operation the lights
above the ‘MANUAL’ and
single espresso
buttons will go off. The lights above the
‘POWER’ and
double espresso buttons
will remain on.
Note: The coffee maker does not need to
press the
double 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
double espresso
operation you can stop the pour of espresso
at any time by pressing the ‘MANUAL’,
single, or
double espresso operation
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.
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Using the control panel continued
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’,
single and double
espresso buttons will remain on.
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