Sunbeam's Safety Precautions About espresso coffee Features of your Café Series™ Twin Thermoblock Espresso Machine Functions of your Café Series™ Twin Thermoblock Espresso Machine Using the control panel Reference guide to using your espresso machine Programming your espresso machine Preparing your espresso machine...
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. therefore avoid any direct contact with the steam wand or hot water tap.
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...
Features of your Café Series Thermoblock Espresso Machine Warming plate The large warming plate effectively pre- warms 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.
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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°...
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Functions of your Café Series 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.
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. double...
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.
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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 single espresso operation the lights above the ‘MANUAL’ and espresso buttons will go off.
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Heading 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 buttons show a constant green light, the coffee maker is able to use the program function.
Heading Reference guide to using your espresso machine The diagrams below and on the following pages are to assist you in operating your Café Series™ Twin Thermoblock Espresso Machine. Throughout the instruction booklet reference will be made to these diagrams, so each of them has been numbered for convenience and ease of use. For example: Fill the water reservoir (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) with cold tap water…..
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Reference guide to using your espresso machine continued Place filter handle onto group head. Press the 'MANUAL' button and allow the water to run through. Place finely ground coffee into filter. Turn filter handle to the right as far as it will go. Making the espresso Select appropriate filter and place into handle.
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Reference guide to using your espresso machine continued Place filter handle onto group head. Press 'MANUAL' button for a continuous pour. Remove filter handle by turning to the left. Turn filter handle to the right as far as it will go. Press the button for a single serve of espresso.
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Reference guide to using your espresso machine continued Fill with finely ground coffee. Turn filter handle to the right as far as it will go. Press the double espresso button to start and end the pour. Tamp the coffee grinds. Press the 'PROGRAM' button.
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Reference guide to using your espresso machine continued Swing steam wand to the side of espresso machine. Raise the jug until nozzle is in the centre of milk. Hot water Place cup under hot water nozzle and activate the hot water function.
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Heading Reference guide to using your espresso machine continued Cleaning Remove the grill. Insert cleaning pin into the hole, at base of steam nozzle. Position cleaning disc inside the 2 cup filter. Remove drip tray. Remove cleaning disc from inside the rear door. Place cleaning tablet into filter basket with cleaning disc.
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Reference guide to using your espresso machine continued Turn filter handle to the right as far as it will go. Place large container under both pouring spouts. Remove filter handle from the group head.
Heading Programming your espresso machine The Café Series™ Twin Thermoblock Espresso Machine has programming capabilities. Based on café settings the single and double espresso functions are set at 35 and 70mls. However by following a few simple steps the coffee maker can personalise the espresso machine to achieve a serve of espresso to exactly how they like it.
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Heading Programming your espresso machine continued Important: Although the espresso machine is on at the power outlet ensure that the actual espresso machine power is ‘OFF’. Therefore no lights will be illuminated on the espresso machine control panel. 2.Press and hold down the ‘MANUAL’ button. While still holding down the manual button briefly press the ‘POWER’...
Preparing your espresso machine Heading before use 1.Place the espresso machine onto a dry, stable benchtop. 2.Ensure the drip tray and grill are in place. 3.Fill the espresso machine with water. There are a couple of ways in which the water reservoir can be filled;...
Heading Guide to the perfect espresso Preheat Glasses 1.Preheat the glasses/cups by filling them with hot water as this will assist to preserve the crema of the espresso. Set the glasses/ cups aside. Preheat Filter Handle and Filter Basket 2.Select the appropriate filter basket and place it into filter handle (14).
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Heading Guide to the perfect espresso continued 12. Check the espresso pour. The ideal pour is dark and caramel with reddish reflections. The pour should hang vertically on each spout and resist like dripping honey. Tip: Refer to the espresso gauge on the espresso machine as this will help indicate the quality of the pour.
Heading Guide to milk texturing Milk texturing is the steaming of milk. The steam does two things, firstly it heats the milk and secondly the steam mixes air with the milk to form an ‘emulsion’ of tiny bubbles that gives a silky velvet texture. Similar to making an espresso, perfecting the art of milk texturing takes time and practice.
Heading Using the hot water dispenser The hot water dispenser is ideal for preparing long blacks, hot chocolate and filling coffee plungers and tea pots. 1.Swing the hot water wand to the side of the espresso machine. 2.Place the cup or container under the hot water nozzle and activate the hot water function by turning the hot water control dial anti-clockwise as far as it will go (43).
Espresso recipes ESPRESSO (SHORT BLACK) Espresso is a concentrated, full bodied coffee with a stable layer of cream on top – known as ‘crema’. An espresso is the foundation of all café coffee. Variations are achieved by adding different amounts of milk and froth. •...
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Espresso recipes continued CAFFE LATTE An espresso with steamed milk, typically served in a glass. The layer of frothed milk on top should be 10mm to seal the coffee. • 220mL glass or cup • single or double espresso • steamed milk CAPPUCCINO This delicious drink is an espresso with steamed milk, topped with creamy froth and...
Note: Contact Sunbeam on 1800 025 059 should you think that the group head seal needs replacing. Cup warming plate, hot water wand and exterior Wipe over the unit with a damp cloth and wipe dry.
(51). 6. Position the cleaning disc into the two cup filter basket (52). 7. Place a Sunbeam Espresso Machine Cleaning Tablet into the filter basket that is now also fitted with the cleaning disc (53) and secure the filter handle to the group head (54) (55).
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Cleaning the group head continued no lights will be illuminated on the espresso machine control panel. 10. Simultaneously press and hold down single and double espresso buttons. While still holding down the single and double espresso buttons briefly press the ‘POWER’ button. As the lights on the control panel start to chase from left to right release the double espresso buttons.
B. Sunbeam Liquid Descaler Fill the water reservoir with approximately 1.5 litres of water, add 1 capful of Sunbeam Liquid Descaler and replace the reservoir. C. Vinegar solution Fill the water reservoir with approximately 1.5 litres of warm water, add 3 tablespoons of vinegar and replace the reservoir.
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Descaling continued Note: Depending on the size of the container under the group head on occasion this may need to be emptied throughout this process. 8. After half the solution has cycled through press the ‘MANUAL’ button to stop the flow and then press the ‘POWER’...