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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CENTRE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN – TRAINING MANUAL FEBRUARY 2007 EM6910 Café Series Twin Thermoblock Espresso Machine EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 1 of 48...
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, cold water. 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.
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, cafes 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.
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Espresso gauge The gauge indicates the quality of the espresso pour. 3 litre water reservoir Removable 3 litre water reservoir with hand grips for easy filling. Low water warning indicator EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 5 of 48...
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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. 1 cup filter basket 2 cup filter basket EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 6 of 48...
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. EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 7 of 48...
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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. EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine...
1500 volts rms for 1 second or 1250 volts rms for one minute for Quality Audits (QA). Repeat clause 6.1.2 to verify there was no breakdown of insulation. EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 12 of 48...
• When either 1 of the 2 heating blocks reaches ready temperature, the unit shall go into ready mode as illustrated by the LED pattern below shown in Figure 3. EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 13 of 48...
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A set amount of two cups of coffee will be automatically produced. Section 7.10 for set volume amounts. Refer to figure 6 for LED pattern illumination. Power Manual One Cup Two Cups Program Figure 6 EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 14 of 48...
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- • Press memory setting button once to start the memory setting process. Refer to figure 8 for LED pattern illumination. EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 15 of 48...
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• There shall be a weight tolerance of ± 5.0g during the 2 cup memory water/coffee saved volume amount. • 1 cup/2 cups coffee memory recording should be maintained even after disconnecting AC power from the unit. EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 16 of 48...
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Program Figure 12 • Hot water temperature shall be at least 85 C and temperature is to be maintained as long as there is water in the water tank. EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 17 of 48...
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Refer to figure 13 for LED pattern illumination. Power Manual One Cup Two Cups Program Figure 13 A unit shall completely switch itself OFF after continuous 26 hours in sleep mode. EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 18 of 48...
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• Finish the cycle as follows. Close the dump valve, and pump water for 8 seconds. Open the dump valve and continue pumping for 22 seconds (=30sec-8sec). Stop pumping. EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 19 of 48...
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• Collect water from the steam outlet over a period of 1 minute of steaming into a small Milk Frothing Jug with the steam output jet removed. • The maximum water quantity in the jug must be less than 17.5g. EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 20 of 48...
Six beep sounds shall be given to indicate the finish of the setting change. During the beeping period, one cup LED shall flash. Unit goes to starting mode. EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 21 of 48...
• The Coffee Maker will now go to start mode. Deleted: • If no push button is pressed within 5 seconds, the setting shall return to the factory setting. EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 22 of 48...
• When finished release the Memory button, two beeps sound to indicate the steam water pump pumping rate is set. The unit will go into starting mode. • The setting shall be stored in E PROM. EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 23 of 48...
EM6910 Troubleshooting Guide – Part A PROBLEM POSSIBLE DIAGNOSIS ACTION TO TAKE Poor/No Water tank empty Refill water tank steam Water tank not sitting properly Push in the water tank ensuring gauge is aligned to the front panel. Steam nozzle Use pin to unblock steam nozzle.
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Not dumping Dump outlet nozzle blocked Unblock nozzle. Coffee thermoblock outlet Run descale cycle. blocked Piping/hose blocked Replace piping/hose. Solenoid valve jamming Run descale cycle. Solenoid valve faulty Replace solenoid valve assy. EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 27 of 48...
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Water No brass insert in dump outlet Install brass insert using Loctite 680. dripping under drip tray EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 28 of 48...
EM6910 Troubleshooting Guide - continued Internal Leaking Where leaking Likely Cause Recommended action Steam Steam pump nut Damaged thread, unable to Replace with steam Function fully tighten nut due to limited piping assembly using lift of pump assembly 14mm thick nut.
Point 0.4 Filter Test • Make sure pressure pointer is at 12o’clock (tolerance +/- 2hrs). • Check the quantity of water coming out from the nozzle during 0.4 test. EM6910 Café Series Espresso Machine Issue: A Page 30 of 48...