Sunbeam EM8910 User Manual

Intuitive Digital

Automatic pump espresso machine with LCD

Instruction Booklet

EM8910

Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.

Contents

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 2

About espresso coffee 3

Features of your Sunbeam Intuitive Digital 4

LCD menu overview 8

Preparing your Sunbeam Intuitive Digital 9

Using the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital 10

Setting the water hardness 12

Making an espresso with beans 13

Making an espresso with pre-ground coffee 16

Secrets to the perfect cup 19

Milk frothing 20

Easy steps for frothing milk 22

Hot water function 23

Programming the espresso pour volume 24

Grind setting selection 26

Menu settings 28

Care and cleaning 31

Cleaning the coffee brewing unit 33

Running the cleaning program 36

Running the descaling program 38

Trouble Shooting Guide 41

Recipes 45

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 only clean and cold water into the water
reservoir. Observe the maximum filling
volume is 1.5 litres.

• Do not operate without the drip tray and cup
rest plate in position.

• The steam nozzle becomes very hot when
frothing milk or preparing hot water.
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.

• This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons unless they have
been adequately supervised by a responsible
adult to ensure that they can use the appliance
safely.

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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therefore avoid any direct contact with the
steam nozzle.

• Hot water or hot steam ejected by the
appliance can cause scalding. Only activate
the steam nozzle when holding a container
underneath.

• Always unplug the appliance from the power
outlet if there is any problem during the
coffee making process or prior to cleaning
and maintenance.

• Never put any part of this appliance into the
dishwasher. Never immerse the appliance in
water.

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

• Never leave an appliance unattended while
in 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.

About espresso coffee

Sunbeam’s extensive experience in designing
quality, long-lasting appliances has enabled
us to develop a range of pump espresso
machines that are as beautiful as they are
functional. As well as incorporating the
learnings from commercial machines to
ensure café quality coffee, ease-of-use was
an important dynamic in the design of the
Sunbeam Intuitive Digital.

The Sunbeam Intuitive Digital is automatic,
completely removing any guesswork from
making espresso coffee. At the push of a
button the machine will grind the coffee
beans, place the correct dose of coffee grinds
into the filter, tamp it and pump the precise
amount of water needed to produce a shot of
espresso. As a result, each time you make an
espresso with the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital
you are assured a consistent taste every time.

As coffee continues to be an integral element
of Australian culture, the demand for the
perfect cup is ever increasing. A growing
favourite for coffee lovers in Australia, at
any time of the day is the Caffe Latte. To
accommodate these style of drinks, the
height of the espresso pour spouts are
adjustable. Ideal for all styles of cups – bring
the spouts down for espresso cups and for
those that prefer a Caffe Latte or a Long
Black raise the pour spouts for taller cups.

Drinking authentic café quality coffee at
home is guaranteed with a Sunbeam espresso
machine. The simple to use design of the
machine allows you to enjoy the sweet aroma
and taste of the perfect shot of espresso with
its signature golden crema every time.

What makes a good coffee?

Sunbeam has consulted with experienced
coffee makers and appreciators of coffee
through every stage of design, to ensure the
machine delivers a great espresso 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
espresso 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 Italian made 15 BAR pump ensures
the correct pressure at which the liquid
espresso is released from the pour spouts.
The pour should be steady and consist of
both liquid and cream. This cream is known
as the ‘crema’. The perfect ‘crema’ should
be a golden colour and be thick and stable,
preserving the coffee flavour, aroma and
temperature.

We hope you have many enjoyable coffee
experiences with the Sunbeam Intuitive
Digital.

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 Sunbeam
Intuitive Digital

Warming plate

Allows coffee cups to be warmed before use.

Steam/Hot water switch

Turn the switch to activate steam or hot water.

Steam nozzle

Dispenses steam or hot water.

Height-adjustable espresso pour spout

Fits any size cup. Lower the spout for espresso
cups to prevent splashing and raise it for Caffe
Latte or taller cups.

Coffee waste container

Holds the used coffee cakes as they are
dispensed from the coffee brewing unit.

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Coffee bean hopper

The conical burr grinder holds up to 230g of
coffee beans.

Coffee grind selector

Select grind setting from fine to coarse.

Control panel with LCD

1.5 litre removable water reservoir

Simply slides out for easy filling.

Removable drip tray and cup resting grid

Pulls out for easy emptying and cleaning.
Also features a water level indicator that
floats through the cup resting grid indicating
how full the drip tray is.

Test strip for
determining the
water hardness

Measuring spoon with
cleaning brush

Cleaning tablets

Descaling tablet

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Features of your Sunbeam Intuitive Digital (continued)

TOP VIEW

Coffee bean hopper
release position

Position setting for
coffee bean hopper
when using whole
beans

Position setting for
coffee bean hopper when
using pre-ground coffee

CONTROL PANEL

1 or 2 cup
coffee request

OK/Enter

Warming plate

Filling receptacle for
pre-ground coffee

Release switch for
grinding ring

Coffee grind selector

Steam pre-selection

Power

Coffee strength
/quantity

Espresso pour
volume

Menu selector

Automatic rinse

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Water indicator

Coffee waste
container indicator

Temperature indicator

Features of your Sunbeam
Intuitive Digital

One touch operation

The Sunbeam Intuitive Digital is an
automatic espresso machine that takes the
guess work out of making espresso coffee.
It grinds the coffee beans, dispenses the
ground coffee into the filter, tamps it and
pumps water through to produce a consistent
shot of espresso every time – all with the
touch of a button.

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

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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LCD menu overview

The Sunbeam Intuitive Digital allows you
to change and save the espresso machine
settings from those preset at the factory,
start cleaning programs and call up other
information regarding to the workings of your
espresso machine.

The following is an overview of the menu
content and more detailed information
is included in further sections of this
instruction booklet.

Menu <<LANGUAGE>>

Different languages are available for
selection.

Factory setting: <<ENGLISH>>

Menu <<TEMPERATURE>>

Program the coffee temperature between 1
(Luke warm) to 5 (Extra hot).

Factory setting: 3 (Normal)

Menu <<SLEEP MODE>>

The switch-off time for the sleep mode
function is programmable between 1 to 5
hours.

Factory setting: 3h (3 hours)

Menu <<WATER HARDNESS>>

Program water hardness level between 1
(soft) and 4 (very hard)

Factory setting: 3

Menu <<CLEAN>>

Start the cleaning program.

Menu <<DESCALE>>

Start the descaling program.

Menu <<FACTORY RESET>>

Reset the changed espresso machine settings
to the factory settings.

Menu <<INFO>>

Retrieve the number of cups of coffee
dispensed and the cup measure of each cup
size.

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Preparing your Sunbeam
Intuitive Digital

• Position the espresso machine onto a
stable, flat, dry surface.

• Attach the coffee bean hopper onto the
espresso machine. With the hopper in
hand, align the arrow on the base of the
hopper with the ‘HOPPER RELEASE’
position. When the hopper is sitting flat,
push down and turn anti-clockwise so that
the arrow on the base of the hopper meets
with one of the other two positions;
whole beans or pre-ground coffee. See
figures 1 and 2.

Figure 1

Figure 2

• Insert the drip tray. Simply slide the drip
tray into the base of the espresso machine
until it clicks into place on the right-hand
side below the water reservoir. See figure 3.

• Insert the power cord into a 230-240V AC
power outlet. Then open the flap of the
power cord compartment and stow away
the remaining cable. See figure 4.

Figure 3

Figure 4

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HeadingUsing the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital

Prior to switching on each time, make sure
there is water in the water reservoir and
replenish if necessary. As the machine
requires water for the automatic rinsing
cycles with each switching on and switching
off process.

Filling the machine

• Slide out and remove the water reservoir
from the machine. See figure 5.

• Fill the water reservoir always with fresh,
cold water. See figure 6.

Note: Fill only cold water into the water
reservoir. Never fill with other liquids, such
as mineral water or milk.

• Replace the water reservoir. Slide the water
reservoir in and press firmly into place to
ensure that the valve of the water reservoir
opens. See figure 7.

Figure 5

Note: If the water reservoir is not correctly in
position or if water needs to be refilled while
the espresso machine is in operation, the
water indicator illuminates and the display
indicates <<FILL WATER RESERVOIR>>.
Making coffee will not be possible or the
cycle will be interrupted.

Switching on the machine

• Turn the power on at the power outlet
and switch the espresso machine on
by pressing the ‘POWER’ button on the
control panel. See figure 8.

LCD: Indicates briefly
<<Sunbeam Intuitive>>

Figure 7

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Figure 6

Figure 8

Using the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital (continued)

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Tip: To ensure a quality coffee, change the
water in the water reservoir daily and wash
the reservoir at least once a week in hot
soapy water and rinse thoroughly.

• Immediately after being switched on the
machine runs through a set-up cycle. The
noises occuring are perfectly normal.

• During the heating up procedure the
temperature indicator flashes.

LCD: Indicates briefly

<<HEATING PLEASE WAIT>>
When the operating temperature is
reached, the temperature indicator will
stop flashing and remain a constant light.
See figure 9.

Figure 9

• After the operating temperature has been
reached, the espresso machine performs an
automatic rinsing cycle. This removes any
old coffee grinds from the coffee brewing
unit.

LCD: Indicates briefly
<<RINSING PLEASE WAIT>>

• The water flows into the drip tray. The
temperature indicator light is constant.
The espresso machine is now ready for
operation.

LCD: The indication on the display will
depend on the last selected coffee setting.

Switching off the machine

• Switch the machine off by pressing the
'POWER' button on the control panel.

• The machine performs a rinsing cycle.
LCD: Indicates briefly
<<RINSING PLEASE WAIT>>

• At the end of the rinse cycle the display
intermittenly flashes
<<UNIT SHUTTING DOWN>> and
<<EMPTY WASTE CONTAINER>>.
The machine switches off automatically
after 60 seconds.

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Setting the water hardness

Prior to first use the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital
should be adjusted to the relevant degree of
water hardness for your region. Water hardness
refers to the mineral content of your local water
supply. You may determine the hardness degree
using the supplied test strips.

Determining water hardness

• Dip the test strip into cold water for 1
second. Shake off the excess water and
the degree of water hardness is determined
according to the number of pink-coloured
squares.

Hardness degree

1 2 3 4

soft medium hard very hard

Test strips

• With the machine switched on, press the
"MENU" button.
LCD: Indicates <<LANGUAGE>>.

• Press the scrolling keys ▼ or ▼ until the
LCD indicates <<WATER HARDNESS>>.
See figure 10.

• Confirm your selection by pressing the "OK"
button. See fugure 11.
LCD: Indicates current setting eg.
<<HARDNESS LEVEL 3>>

• Then press the scrolling keys ▼ or ▼ until
the desired hardness level is displayed.
See figure 10.

• Confirm the selection with the "OK" button.
See figure 11.

Note: After programming the LCD returns
automatically to the menu point

<<HARDNESS LEVEL 3>>

• To return to normal operating mode, press
the "MENU" button.

Note: If you have not made a selection within
30 seconds the machine automatically
returns to the normal operating mode.

Setting and saving the water hardness level

You can set 4 hardness levels. The Sunbeam
Intuitive Digital is factory set to hardness
level 3.

Figure 10 Figure 11

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Making an espresso with beans

The following process for making coffee
with beans runs completely automatically:
Grinding, dosing, tamping, pre-infusion,
brewing, ejection of coffee grounds.

The facility to select the grinding degree and
the coffee quantity allows you to individually
set up the espresso machine to your own
personal taste.

Filling the coffee bean hopper

Note: Please ensure to fill the coffee bean

hopper only with coffee beans.

• Turn the hopper so that the arrow on the
base of the hopper is aligned with the

whole beans arrow and the brewing
mechanism sets to the required function.
See figure 12.

• Set the grinding degree. See figure 13.

Note: You may set the grinding degree of the
grinding mechanism by using the ‘coffee
grind’ lever. There are two ways in which the
grinding degree can be set. The first method
can only be used when filling the hopper
with beans for the first time and you simply
use the ‘coffee grind’ lever. Please note
that at this stage the grinding mechanism
is empty and at a standstill. At any other
time however, once the grinding mechanism
has been filled with beans you may only set
the grinding position during the grinding
procedure; otherwise the grinding mechanism
may be damaged.

Note: A medium grinding degree is factory set
on the Sunbeam Intuitive Digital.

• Open the lid of the hopper and fill with
fresh coffee beans. Then close the lid. See
figure 14.

Note: Make sure that no foreign matter, e.g.
stones or wood chips, get into the coffee
bean hopper as this can cause damage to the
grinding mechanism.

Figure 12

Figure 13

Figure 14

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Making an espresso with beans (continued)

Select espresso pour volume/size

Depending on your taste, select a short,
standard or a long espresso pour.

• For this press the 'espresso pour volume'
button until the desired cup symbol
is selected or the desired cup size is
indicated on the display. See figure 15.

The cup sizes are indicated as follows:

20mLs <<SMALL VOLUME>>

30mLs <<MEDIUM VOLUME>>

40mLs <<LARGE VOLUME>>

NOTE: The bottom line on the display shows
the coffee strength/quantity. The procedure
for changing this is explained in the following
section.

NOTE: The Sunbeam Intuitive Digital is set to
standard volumes. Instructions for changing
the set coffee volumes can be found in
section "Programming the espresso pour
volume: on page 24.

Selecting the strength/quantity of coffee

• Press the ‘coffee strength/quantity’ button
until the desired coffee quantity symbol is
selected or the desired coffee quantity is
indicated on the display. See figure 16.

The coffee strengths/quantities are indicated
as follows:

<<EXTRA-MILD>>

<<MILD>>

<<MID-STRENGTH>>

NOTE: The top line on the display shows the
espresso pour volume. The instructions for
selecting a different espresso pour volume
are in the previous section.

Figure 15

Figure 16

NOTE: To save having to select coffee
strength/quantity every time you switch on
the espresso machine, you can permanently
save the coffee strength/quantity in relation
to the espresso pour volume. Instructions
can be found in section "Programming the
espresso pour volume" on page 24.

<<STRONG>>

<<EXTRA-STRONG>>

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