2 - 3 Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
4 - 5 Features of The Compact Barista
6 - 7 More details about The Compact Barista
8 - 9 Let’s get you started
10-13 Your guide to café style coffee
14 Making a second coffee straight after texturing milk
15 Tips for making the perfect cup
16 Espresso extraction guide
18 - 19 Tips for milk texturing
20 - 21 Coffee styles to try
22 - 23 Customisable - shot volumes
24 Eco mode
25 - 26 Care & cleaning
27 Descaling
28 - 30 Troubleshooting guide
32 Warranty
33 Accessories available for purchase
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
FOR YOUR SUNBEAM THE COMPACT
BARISTA ESPRESSO MACHINE:
• Always place the unit on a flat, level surface.
• Do not place in a cabinet when in use.
• Do not operate without water in water tank.
Fill water tank with filtered water. Observe
the maximum filling volume is 1 litre.
• Do not remove the group handle during the
espresso pour or water flow as the unit is
under pressure. Removing the group handle
during either of these operations can lead to
a scalding or injury.
• The steam wand may become very hot during
milk texturing and water flow. This may cause
burns in case of contact. Therefore, avoid any
direct contact with the steam wand.
• Do not allow the power cord to come into
contact with the hot parts of the machine,
including the warming plate and steam wand.
• Do not place hands directly under the steam,
hot water or espresso pour as this can lead to
a scalding or injury.
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• The temperature of accessible surfaces may
be high when the appliance is operating. Even
after use, the heating element surface is
subject to residual heat after use.
• Always switch off and unplug at power outlet
before cleaning the espresso machine.
• Children should not perform cleaning and
user maintenance without supervision.
• Always switch off and unplug at power outlet
if there is any problem during the coffee
making process.
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose
other than its intended use. Injury could
occur from misuse.
XxxSunbeam’s Safety Precautions
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.
• Do not place on top of any other 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 let the power cord of an appliance hang
over the edge of a table or benchtop 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, appliance should
be supplied through a residual current device
(RCD) having a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30 mA;
• 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
the Sunbeam Website or contact Sunbeam Consumer Care - details are on the back page.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
Important Instructions - retain for future use
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Features of The Compact Barista Espresso Machine
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Features of The Compact Barista Espresso Machine
A. Standby
Press button to turn on the machine.
The 1 CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM
lights will pulse to indicate it is
heating up.
B. 1 CUP
Preset single shot volume.
C. 2 CUP
Preset double shot volume.
D. Steam
Press button for steam.
E. Group head
F. Filter basket
G. Group handle
H. Removable drip tray and grill
I. Water tank lid
J. Water tank handle
K. Water tank
1L capacity.
L. Dial
Turn the dial to swtich between steam
and hot water.
M. Steam wand handle
N. Steam wand
Accessories
• Group handle
• Dual wall filter baskets (1 CUP, 2 CUP)
• Tamper measuring spoon
• Milk jug
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More details about The Compact Barista
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More details about The Compact Barista
DUAL
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Thermoblock Fast Heating System
The thermoblock ensures quick heat up,
and a precise water temperature for the
best coffee extraction, and milk texturing.
15 BAR Pump
The thermoblock works in conjunction
with the pump to deliver the correct water
temperature at the correct pressure for
complete extraction of oils, coffee solids
and aroma.
The 15 BAR pump is fitted with a pressure
relief system, to limit the pressure to 15 bar
(for protection from over-pressure).
Italian Crema System
Dual wall filter baskets create additional
back pressure creating a subtle aeration for
a great espresso extraction and steady pour.
They ensure a rich velvety espresso with a
signature layer of golden crema. Dual wall
filter baskets are designed for use with preground coffee, however they can also be used
with freshly ground coffee.
Auto Shot and customisable volumetric
control
Right quantity of espresso in your cup
• Auto Shot is the easiest way to create a
great espresso. Press the 1 CUP or 2 CUP
buttons to pour the right amount.
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Let's get you started
Everything you need to know after
unboxing your new coffee machine.
Step 1. Remove packaging
- Ensure all packaging has been removed.
Step 2. Position machine
- Ensure the machine is positioned onto a
dry, stable, flat & horizontal benchtop.
Step 3. Remove the plug at the bottom
of the water tank.
Step 4. Wash & dry parts
- Wash the parts listed below in warm
water with a mild detergent:
- Milk jug
- Tamper measuring spoon
- 1 CUP & 2 CUP dual wall filter baskets
- Water tank
- Group handle
- Rinse and allow thorough air drying.
Step 5. Preparing to prime machine
Important: This priming step must be
completed prior to first use or if the
machine has been inactive over a long
period of time.
• Fill water tank
- Fill the water tank with cold water
to the MAX level.
- Use filtered water for best results.
Note: Make sure that the water tank is
clean and free of any debris, as any fine
particles can block the water flow.
• Power
- Ensure that the dial is in the OFF position.
- Insert the power plug into a 230-240V AC
power outlet and switch the power on.
- Press the STANDBY button to turn on the
machine.
- The 1 CUP, 2 CUP & STEAM buttons will
pulse to indicate the machine is heating
up.
- When the machine is ready, the STANDBY,
1 CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM buttons will
illuminate. The machine is now ready to
use.
• Insert group handle
- Insert the 2 cup filter basket in the group
handle.
- Align the group handle with the 'INSERT'
position and insert the group handle flat
against the group head. Then turn the
group handle anti-clockwise to the centre
position.
Note:
Turning the group handle to the
centre position might be tight for the
first few uses.
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Let's get you started
Step 6. Prime espresso machine
- Place 2 large cups under the group head
and steam wand.
- Press the 2 CUP button and water will
start flowing from the group head.
- Turn dial to the HOT WATER position.
- Allow hot water to run through for 20
seconds.
- Return dial to OFF position.
- Allow water to run through until it stops.
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TWO CUP
Making your first café quality coffee
1. Check water tank is full
- Barista Tip: use filtered
water for best results.
2. Start up
- Press the STANDBY button. The 1 CUP,
2 CUP & STEAM buttons will pulse to
indicate the machine is heating up.
- When STANDBY, 1 CUP, 2 CUP & STEAM
buttons are illuminated, the machine is
ready for use.
- Quarter fill cup with hot water.
- Return dial to OFF position.
- Empty cup after 20 – 30 secs.
3. Warm up with hot water
- Position steam wand in cup.
- Turn dial to HOT WATER.
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4. Select filter baskets
- Select either the 1 CUP or 2 CUP filter
basket.
- Insert filter basket into group handle.
CENTRE
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1. ALIGN
& INSERT
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Making your first café quality coffee
5. Warm group head, group handle & filter
basket
- Insert group handle into group head.
- Press 2 CUP button.
- Wipe filter basket with a dry cloth
6. Dose coffee grinds.
7. Tamp
- Evenly tamp grinds to level indicated.
8. Wipe excess grinds
- Wipe away any excess
grinds to clear edges.
9. Insert group handle
- Insert group handle into group head.
- Group handle should be in the centre
position.
Barista Tip:
For café style coffee, always
use good quality coffee beans. Coffee
beans have the best flavour between
5 – 20 days after roasting.
10. Position cup
- Position cup under
group handle.
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TWO CUP
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Making your first café style coffee
11. Espresso extraction
Press either:
- 1 CUP button = 30mL shot
- 2 CUP button = 60mL shot
Important:
To make more than one
latte or cappuccino, first make all the
espressos then at the end prepare
the steamed milk for the latte or
cappuccino.
12. Prep milk jug
- Fill jug with cold milk just below the
bottom of the spout.
14. Position steam wand
- Return dial to OFF position.
- Insert steam wand at 12 o'clock, tip at 3
o'clock, finger width from edge and just
below the surface of the milk.
15. Milk texturing
- Turn dial to STEAM to start texturing milk.
- Texturing makes a smooth hissing noise.
- Check milk is moving in a whirlpool
action.
13. Preparing for milk texturing
- Press STEAM button.
- The STEAM button will pulse to indicate
the steam is heating up.
- Once STEAM button is illuminated, turn
the dial to STEAM to warm up steam
wand.
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- As milk level rises, lower jug to keep tip
just below surface.
- When desired microfoam is achieved,
immerse steam wand half way.
1.TURN
2. REMOVE
Making your first café style coffee
- Return dial to OFF position.
- Remove steam wand from jug.
16. Clean and purge steam wand
- Wipe steam wand and tip with a damp
cloth.
- Turn dial to HOT WATER for 3 seconds to
purge the steam wand
18. Remove coffee cake
- Turn group handle and remove from group
head.
- Remove used coffee cake from group
handle.
- Milky water will come out of the steam
wand.
- Return dial to OFF position.
17. Pour milk
- Tap jug to release larger air bubbles.
- Swirl jug to blend milk and create a silky
texture.
- Pour milk in one steady motion.
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Making your first café style coffee
19. Making a second coffee straight after
texturing milk
Important: To make coffee again
immediately after texturing milk, the
thermoblock must be cooled by following
these steps:
- Press either the 1 CUP, 2 CUP or STEAM
button (all buttons will illuminate).
• Place a cup
under the steam
wand.
• Leave on until hot
water comes out.
• Return dial to OFF position.
• The coffee machine is now ready for use.
20. Wash parts
• Wash parts with warm water.
• Turn the dial to the HOT WATER position.
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21. Drip tray clean up
• Check if drip tray needs emptying.
• Empty water from drip tray and wash in
warm soapy water.
Crema
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Heart
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Tips for café style coffee
The way the espresso pours will tell you
everything. Look out for:
1. Extraction time
Extraction time provides a good indicator
of the quality of the pour. The optimum
time per shot varies between different bean
types and between freshly & pre-ground
coffee grinds. However, in general, the time
will be between 20-30 seconds for both
1 CUP & 2 CUP shots.
2. Type of extraction
• Optimum Extraction. A quality pour has a
steady flow with a consistency similar to
that of warm honey. The resulting crema
is dark golden. The sweetest flavours and
oils have been extracted creating a rich
tasting espresso.
• Under Extraction. The pour is quick and
light in colour, the resulting crema is thin
with a creamy light brown colour which
quickly dissipates. This occurs when too
little of the essential oils, flavours and
colours from the coffee grinds have been
extracted. This creates a sour tasting
espresso.
• Over Extraction. There may be no pour,
or it may be slow and drip throughout the
entire pour. The resulting crema is very
dark. This occurs when too much of the
essential oils, flavours and colours from
the coffee grinds have been extracted.
This creates a bitter tasting espresso.
3. Look for colour change
The optimum shot contains 3 elements: -
- Heart: At the base - starts out dark
brown.
- Body: Blends with the heart - becomes a
rich caramel with reddish reflections.
- Crema: The layer on top of the body -
dark golden.
4. Grinds
You may need to vary the coffee grind size
when using different beans.
Important: Ensure beans or pre-ground
grinds are fresh. Old pre-ground grinds
and old beans, no matter the grind size,
will not produce a good tasting espresso.
5. Tamp force
Coffee should be 3mm below top of filter
after tamping.
6. Filter baskets
• Dual wall filter baskets
Supplied with The Compact Barista, these
work well with both pre-ground coffee
grinds and freshly ground coffee grinds.
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There are extraction variations from bean to bean, and everyone’s taste is different.
Use the below as a guide to improve your espresso technique, so it’s just right for you.
Milk that has been textured correctly has
a thick, rich microfoam with a silky sheen.
Texturing involves both heating and aerating
milk using steam. Vital elements include
positioning of the steam wand, when to
adjust the milk jug position and reaching the
correct temperature. Use the below steps to
help you create café style microfoam.
1. Fill milk jug
Add cold milk around 4°Cinto a chilled
clean stainless steel jug.
Fill to the bottom of the spout.
Note: The volume of milk will increase or
’stretch’ during texturing, so don’t overfill
the jug.
2. Steam warm up
For best milk texturing results every time,
ensure steam has warmed up before
texturing milk. Steam is ready when STEAM
light is fully on.
4. Sound
How air is introduced to the milk
determines the consistency of the foam. If
large gulps of air are added to the milk, the
foam will have large bubbles. Introducing
air to the milk in a controlled, gentle fashion
indicated by a gentle hissing sound, will
ensure the milk has fine aerated microfoam.
5. Keeping steam tip position
As the steam heats and textures the milk,
the milk will stretch causing the level of
the milk in the jug to rise. As this happens
follow the level of the milk by lowering the
jug, keeping the steam wand tip just below
the surface.
Barista Tip: milk texturing sounds
• Gurgling - tip not deep enough, raise jug.
• Smooth Hissing - just right for latte.
• Screeching - tip too deep, lower jug.
3. Position
Place the steam wand in the jug spout at the
12 o'clock position, with the steam wand tip
in the milk at the 3 o'clock position. Keep the
steam wand tip just under the surface of the
milk. This will create a whirlpool action.
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Note: Some adjustments to technique will
be required when using non-dairy milk.
Tips for milk texturing
6. Amount of foam
Create the amount of microfoam you
want. Cappuccinos traditionally have more
microfoam than flat whites.
(See Coffee styles to try on next page)
7. Immerse tip
After creating the desired amount of foam,
immerse the steam wand half way deep into
the milk. This heats all the milk and pulls
in milk instead of air. This ensures the milk
and foam are blended together, making it
denser and smoother.
Barista Tip: Milk temperature
• Under - if not heated long enough,
it will be warm with little texture.
• Optimum - see table below.
• Over - if heated for too long it will start
to boil around 72°C and will have a
burnt taste with all texture lost.
MILK
Full and Skim60-65
Almond
Soy and Oat55-60
Coconut
TEMPERATURE
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55-65°C
°C
65-70°C
9. Tap and swirl the jug
Pour from the milk jug into your cup in one
steady motion.
10. The finishing touches
After steaming milk, wipe the steam wand
with a clean damp cloth to remove any milk
residue.
11. Purge steam wand
Position the steam wand over the drip tray.
Immediately purge the steam wand by
turning the dial to the HOT WATER position
for 3 seconds.
Return the dial to the OFF position.
Note:
Above recommendations might
vary from one milk brand to another and
depending on your taste preference.
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Coffee styles to try
Espresso (Short Black)
Espresso is a concentrated, full bodied coffee with a stable layer of
crema on top. An espresso is the foundation of all café coffee.
• Espresso glass (90mL)
• Single or double shot of espresso (30mL-60mL)
Ristretto
A ristretto is an extremely short espresso, distinguished by its
intense flavour, aftertaste and its thin crema on top.
• Espresso cup (30mL)
• Half a single shot of espresso (15mL)
Long Black (Americano)
A standard espresso with hot water added. The hot water is added
first so that the crema is maintained.
• Cup (190mL)
• Hot Water (to preference)
• Single or double shot of espresso (30mL-60mL)
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Con Panna
Con Panna, Italian for ‘with cream’, made up of an espresso topped
with lightly whipped cream. It can also be dusted with cinnamon or
drinking chocolate.
• Cup (190mL)
• Single or double shot of espresso (30mL-60mL)
• Lightly whipped cream - dusted cinnamon.
Macchiato
Macchiato, Italian for ‘to stain or mark’. Traditionally served as a
standard espresso with a dash of cold or textured milk and a small
dollop of textured foam into the middle of the crema.
• Espresso glass (90mL)
• Single or double shot of espresso (30mL-60mL)
• Dash of cold or textured milk and small dollop of textured foam.
Coffee styles to try
Flat White
An espresso with textured milk and a thin layer of textured foam
milk on top. The wider cup will create the slim layer of foam, the
signature of the flat white.
• Wide cup (190mL)
• Single or double shot of espresso (30mL-60mL)
• Textured milk and foam.
Latte
An espresso with textured milk and a finger width layer of textured
foam milk on top. The narrower cup will create the thicker layer
of foam.
• Glass or Cup (220mL)
• Single or double shot of espresso (30mL-60mL)
• Textured milk and foam.
Cappuccino
An espresso with ⅓ steamed textured milk, topped with ⅓ creamy
foam and a dusting of chocolate.
Made in a similar way to a cappuccino but with the addition of
drinking chocolate. Simply stir the chocolate into the espresso prior
to adding the steamed textured milk and foam.
• Cup or tall glass (190-240mL)
• Single or double shot of espresso (30mL-60mL)
• Drinking chocolate (to preference)
• ⅓ Textured milk, ⅓ textured foam.
Babyccino
Steamed textured milk with a layer of foamed milk.
It can also be dusted with chocolate.
• Small cup (90mL)
• No shot of espresso
• Textured milk and textured foam - dusted with chocolate.
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ONE CUP
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CENTRE
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Customisable - shot volumes
The Compact Barista features
Auto Shot Volumetric Control.
It pours just the right
amount of espresso then
automatically stops.
• 1 CUP - Pours 1 shot espresso - 30mL
• 2 CUP - Pours 2 shots espresso - 60mL
You can adjust the pour volume to suit
how you like your coffee.
Preparing for shot programming
• Check water tank
Ensure there is enough water in the water
tank.
• Power
Ensure that:
- The dial is in the OFF position.
- The power plug is inserted into the outlet
and turned on.
- The machine is ON and in the ready state.
- Place the group handle into the group
head.
- Hold and press the 1 CUP
button for 3 seconds until
the machine beeps.
- Press the 1 CUP button
again.
- Espresso will start to pour
and the 1 CUP button will
pulse.
- When you reach your
desired single shot volume,
press the 1 CUP button
again.
- The new single shot volume
has been programmed.
- The programming mode has
finished and will return to
the ready state.
• 1 CUP – shot volume program
- Insert a 1 CUP filter basket into the group
handle. Fill with coffee grinds and tamp.
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Note:
Single shot volumes can be
adjusted between 25mL and 60mL.
TWO CUP
CENTRE
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1. ALIGN
& INSERT
Customisable - shot volumes
•2 CUP – shot volume program
- Insert a 2 CUP filter basket into the group
handle. Fill with coffee grinds and tamp.
- Place the group handle into the group
head.
Note:
Double shot volumes can be
adjusted between 60mL and 110mL.
• Restore default single shot & double shot
volumes
- Press and hold the 1 CUP and 2 CUP
buttons for 3 seconds until the machine
beeps.
- The machine has now been restored to
the default volumes.
- Hold and press the
2 CUP button for 3
seconds until the
machine beeps.
- Press the 2 CUP
button again.
- Espresso will start to
pour and the 2 CUP
button will pulse.
- When you reach your
desired double shot
volume, press the 2
CUP button again.
- The new double shot
volume has been
programmed.
- The programming mode
has finished and will
return to the ready state.
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Eco mode
Eco mode
• After 20 minutes of inactivity, the machine
will automatically power off.
• The pump will automatically stop after
pumping 215mL of water.
• The pump will automatically stop once the
steam function has been running for over
3 minutes.
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ESPRESSO
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CLEANING
TABLETS
Care and cleaning
The espresso making process involves
extracting oils out of coffee grinds.
Deposits of grinds and oils build up over
time affecting the taste of the coffee and
operation of the espresso machine.
Purging water through the group head and
steam wand before and after making coffee
is the easiest way to keep your machine
clean.
Important:
Below parts are
NOT DISHWASHER SAFE:
- Group handle
- Drip tray
- Tamper measuring spoon
- Water tank
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the
appliance do not use alkaline cleaning
agents when cleaning the exterior. Use a
soft cloth and a mild detergent.
Cleaning tablets
Sunbeam Espresso Machine Cleaning
Tablets (EMA0025CL) are available for
purchase from Sunbeam. Details are on the
back page.
Cleaning drip tray
Empty the drip tray when required, if the red
water level indicator appears through the
grill, empty the drip tray immediately.
• Weekly
Clean the drip tray and grill with warm
water and a little non-abrasive washing up
liquid, rinse and dry.
Note:
Over time it is normal for the inside
of the drip tray to be stained by the oils in
the coffee grinds.
Cleaning exterior of machine
Wipe over the machine with a damp cloth
and wipe dry. Do not use alkaline cleaning
agents, abrasives or metal scourers, as
these will scratch the exterior surface.
Important:
Do not immerse the machine
in water.
Cleaning group handle & filter basket
• Every time
Wash after each use by rinsing them with
warm water under the tap.
• Regular intervals
In warm soapy water using a mild
detergent.
Cleaning group head
• Every time
Run water through before making an
espresso.
• Weekly
- Purge water
through by pressing
the 1 CUP button.
- Wipe around the
inside rim with a
damp cloth & brush.
Cleaning filter baskets
• 2-3 months
- Soak the filter basket overnight in the milk
jug with warm water & add one Sunbeam
Cleaning Tablet.
- In the morning rinse the jug & filter basket
under running water ensuring all traces of
the cleaning tablet has been removed.
- Place filter basket into group handle
(without coffee) & insert into group head.
- Press the 1 CUP button.
- Water will pour through.
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INSERT
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ESPRESSO
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CLEANING
TABLETS
Care and cleaning
• Unblocking filter baskets
If the dual wall filter basket becomes
clogged with coffee grinds:
- Insert a pin in the exit hole.
- Place filter basket into group handle
(without coffee) & insert into group head.
- Press the 1 CUP button.
- Water will pour through.
- Repeat if needed.
Cleaning steam wand
• Every time
- Wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth.
- After texturing milk purge the steam wand
by turning the dial to HOT WATER for 3
seconds.
• 2-3 months
- Soak the steam wand overnight in the milk
jug with warm water & add one Sunbeam
Cleaning Tablet.
- In the morning remove the jug & rinse
ensuring that all traces of the solution
have been removed.
- Wipe steam wand & tip with a damp cloth
ensuring that all traces of the cleaning
tablet have been removed.
- Run hot water through the steam wand for
40 seconds.
• Unblocking steam wand
- Insert a pin up the steam
wand tip
- Run hot water through
the steam wand.
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Steam wand remains blocked
- Unscrew the steam wand tip & soak
overnight in the milk jug with warm water
& add one Sunbeam Cleaning Tablet.
- In the morning rinse the jug & steam
wand tip under running water ensuring
all traces of the cleaning tablet have been
removed.
- Use a pin to clean the steam tip.
- Screw the steam wand tip back into the
steam wand arm.
- Run hot water through the steam wand for
40 seconds.
Group head rubber seal
A rubber seal is located in the group head
and creates a seal against the filter basket
when making an espresso.
Important:
When your espresso machine
is not being used, we recommend that
you do not leave the group handle
inserted into the group head, as this will
reduce the life of the seal.
Over time this seal loses its elasticity and
may require replacement. The seal may
need replacing when watery espresso leaks
from around the group head, or if the group
handle feels loose when fully rotated to the
centre position.
Note:
Contact Sunbeam should you think
that the group head seal needs replacing.
Do not attempt to change the seal
without first consulting Sunbeam.
Descaling
After continued use, your machine may
develop a build up of mineral deposits and will
require occasional descaling. We recommend
descaling your machine every 4-6 months,
although this period will depend on the
hardness of water and frequency of use.
Important:
when it’s time to descale. The STANDBY,
1 CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM buttons will
flash 5 times. You will need to descale
your machine and reset it to cancel the
descale warning.
Descaling solution
Sunbeam Descaler (EMA0015CL)
are available for purchase from Sunbeam.
Details are on the back page.
Preparing for descaling
• Fill water tank with solution
- Fill water tank to the MAX level and add one
Sunbeam Descaler sachet. Allow powder to
fully dissolve.
• Place containers
- Place 2 large cups under the group head and
steam wand.
Your machine will let you know
• Power
Ensure that:
- The power plug is inserted into the outlet and
turned on.
- The machine is ON and in the ready state.
• Descaling
1. Press the 2 CUP button and allow the
descaling solution to pour through. Then
turn the dial to HOT WATER and allow
approximately 100mL of water to pour
through.
2. Press the STANDBY button to turn off the
machine.
3. Leave the descaling solution in the machine
for 5 minutes.
4. Press the STANDBY button to turn on the
machine.
5. Repeat Step 1 three times.
6. Discard the descaling solution and rinse the
water tank with water.
7. Fill the water tank with water to the MAX
level.
8. Repeat Step 1 two times with water.
9. After descaling, cancel the descaling
warning by simultaneously pressing the 1
CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM buttons for
3 seconds.
• Cancel the descale warning
- After descaling, cancel the descale warning
by simultaneously pressing the 1 CUP, 2 CUP
and STEAM buttons for 3 seconds.
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Troubleshooting guide
ProblemPossible causeWhat to do
Group handle
comes off
during espresso
pour
Espresso
squirts out of
the group head
during pour
Espresso
trickles down
the side of the
group handle
Group handle is not attached
correctly, or has not been
tightened sufficiently.
Coffee grind is too fine. Change to a coarser grind.
Coffee grinds tamped too hard.Tamp the grinds more lightly.
Top edge of filter is not free of
coffee grinds.
The group head is dirty.Wipe with a damp cloth. Clean the seal
Group head rubber seal is
damaged or worn.
Ensure all three tabs of the group
handle are fully inserted into the group
head and rotate to the centre position.
Clean around the top edge of the filter
and wipe the group head clean.
including the bayonet corner areas with
a brush to remove grinds.
Contact Sunbeam Customer Care.
Details are on the back page.
No coffee pours
Coffee pours
out in drips
(Over Extracted)
Espresso does
not have any
crema
(Under Extracted)
Uneven cup
filling
Spent coffee
cake is wet
No water in the water tank.Fill water tank with water. Run water
Group head may be blocked.See Descaling section, page 27.
The dual wall filter baskets may
be blocked.
The coffee grounds are too fine
or tamped down too hard.
Thermoblock needs to be
cooled.
Grinds are too fine.Change to a coarser grind.
Coffee tamped too hard.Tamp the grinds more lightly.
Machine has scale build up.See Descaling section, page 27.
Beans are old or pre-ground
grinds are dry.
Grinds not compacted enough.Tamp more firmly
Grinds too coarse.Use a finer grind coffee.
Uneven tamping or obstruction
in the pouring spouts.
Dual wall filter baskets can
keep the coffee cake wet.
through the machine without a filter
basket to ensure it is fully primed.
Use a pin to unblock the filter basket.
Empty the filter basket and rinse under
water to clean. Wipe the group head
with a cloth. Refill the filter with grinds
and tamp.
Turn dial to HOT WATER until hot water
comes out. Return dial to the OFF
position.
Use fresh beans and grinds. Be sure to
store pre-ground grinds in an airtight
container.
Ensure coffee is tamped evenly and
check there is nothing obstructing the
pouring spouts.
Keep group handle in group head until
milk texturing is finished. This will give
more time for the water to dissipate.
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Troubleshooting guide
ProblemPossible causeWhat to do
Espresso tastes
burnt
Type of coffee being used.Try different brands of coffee.
Coffee is too
cold
No steam from
the steam wand
Not enough
froth when
texturing
Pump makes an
unusual noise
Milk may not be heated enough. Ensure that milk is heated properly
The STEAM button light is not
illuminated.
Steam wand tip is blocked.See Care and cleaning, pages 25-26.
No water in the tank.Fill water tank with water. Run hot water
Milk may not be fresh.Ensure the milk being used is fresh.
Milk temperature is too warm.Ensure you start texturing with milk that
Type of jug being used.For best texturing results use a chilled
Milk has been boiled.Start again with fresh, chilled milk.
The milk is making bubbles
rather than microfoam.
Milk is not taking in enough air.Keep the steam wand tip just under
No water in water tank.Fill the water tank.
Water tank not correctly
positioned.
Red plug from the packaging
may still be inserted.
during texturing, but be sure not to heat
too much and boil the milk.
See Tips for milk texturing section, pages
18-19.
Allow the thermoblock to heat up before
steaming.
through the steam wand to ensure water
flows.
is around 4°C.
stainless steel milk jug.
Heat till the jug can only be held for
approximately 3 seconds, 60-65°C.
Ensure the steam wand tip is positioned
correctly. It should be just below the
surface of the milk. Tap the jug on the
benchtop when finished to release
larger trapped air bubbles.
the surface of the milk. This will help
to introduce air to the milk to create
microfoam.
Place the water tank firmly into the back
of the unit.
Remove the red plug found at the base
of the water tank.
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Troubleshooting guide
ProblemPossible causeWhat to do
Water leaks
from the bottom
of the machine
Machine does
not power on
1 CUP & 2 CUP
button flashes
rapidly
Too much water in the drip tray. Empty drip tray.
The coffee machine is
damaged.
The power outlet is not plugged
in.
After dispensing more than
215mL of hot water, the dial
needs to be returned to the
OFF position.
The dial is not returned to the
OFF position after machine was
cooled down.
The machine is on but the dial
is not in the OFF position.
Contact Sunbeam Customer Care.
Details are on the back page.
Insert the power plug into a 230-240V
AC power outlet and switch the power
on. Press the STANDBY button to turn
on the machine.
Turn dial to OFF position.
STEAM button
flashes rapidly
1 CUP, 2 CUP &
STEAM buttons
flash 5 times
STANDBY, 1 CUP,
2 CUP & STEAM
buttons flash
continuously
Machine beeps
Thermoblock needs to be
cooled.
The steam function has been
running continuously for more
than 3 minutes.
Machine needs to be descaled.Refer to Descaling section, page 27.
The coffee machine is faulty.Contact Sunbeam Customer Care.
Dial is not in the OFF position.Return the dial to the OFF position.