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- Page 1 Cremina owner’s book...
- Page 2 Cremina owner’s book User manual Product information Tips for Baristas OWNER CREMINA Nº DATE OF PURCHASE Glarnerland...
- Page 3 ‘gusto’ thanks to the great variety of espresso roasts and kinds of milk. This is how the relationship between you and the Olympia Cremina will stay fascinating and long lasting. Our espresso machines have been built with Schweizer for over 80 years.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Olympia Express: No compromise experience. This manual includes the instructions, notes of safety for the use of the Cremina espresso machine as well 02 Cremina as a written guarantee. Furthermore you will learn of the 47 years of perfection machine maintenance, choice of coffee beans, water and milk. -
Page 5: Olympia Express
No compromise. For more than 85 years, perfect materials and workmanship have been top priority at Olympia Express. Each and every tiny detail is constantly rethought and, if necessary, optimized. This is why Olympia Express was the first manufacturer to be using chrome steel water tanks, which meet the strict hygienic and technical demands of our engineers. -
Page 6: Cremina
Porsche 911, for example, which already celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013. Now back to the beginning: the Cremina was born towards the end of the wild 60s and in the 70s, it was crowned as the “best espresso machine in the world”... -
Page 7: The Classic Lever-Operated Espresso-Machine
Even your ears will be delighted: the only noise produced by your Cremina is the singing, when the boiler heats the water. Not only the “New York Times” and the “Neue Zürcher Zei- tung”... -
Page 8: Built To Last Ages
Gore Tex. The default pressure is adjusted to between 0.7 and 0.8 bars and the brewing temperature to 198 °F. The Cremina leaves it to the skill of the barista to find the required nine bar pressure onto the portafilter by lowering the lever at just the right time. - Page 9 7.87 in Depth 10.63 in Height 12.99 in “I bought my Olympia Cremina at Zabar’s in New York Weight 24 lb 26 years ago, and it has worked perfectly ever since then. Current supply 115 V / 60 Hz ¹...
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Page 10: Safety Instructions
• When the machine is switched on, your Cremina can get very hot. Please only touch the machine at its handles and make other users The machine can only be used according to the general aware of the threat of burns and scalds, which can occur for exam- guidelines in the manual. -
Page 11: Getting Started
For a single shot, the basket will hold about 0.27 oz and a double 0.53 oz. Tamp the espresso grind, clean any grind remains from the edges of the basket and from the “bayonet mount”. Lock the portafilter back into the brew group. Owner’s book • 02 Cremina... -
Page 12: Regulation, Maintenance And Cleaning
The boiler top should under no circumstances be opened as long as the machine is on or the remaining pressure has not been released trough the steam tab 3. After the machine has been refilled, you can continue. Just follow steps 1 to 5. Owner’s book • 02 Cremina... -
Page 13: Steam
You can of course also send us your Cremina, not only in the case of a defect, but also for its regular check-up. To do so, please order and use a big enough delivery box from us. - Page 14 By doing so, dirt and limestone will not build up around its tip or the inside. 03 Mix the froth with the milk through rotation («rolling») 149 °F Owner’s book • 02 Cremina...
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Page 15: Espresso
04 Espresso. The importance of The importance of the water. the bean. The quality of the water used is very important for the prepara- Most available coffee blends sold consist of two different tion of a good espresso. It is important not to use hard water, so coffee blends, which differentiate in taste, caffeine amount the taste and the aroma of the ground beans can fully unfold. -
Page 16: Perfect Espresso In Five Steps
For the use of the grinder, please consider the advice offered The extraction to you in the owner’s book of the grinder “Olympia Express After tamping, place the portafilter, which holds the basket, Moca”. The setting of the grinder is extremely important, counterclockwise into the brew group. -
Page 17: Judging The Result
Judging the result. If you have followed the instructions, the result is a perfect espresso. You can judge this by the following criteria: The first impression The color of the crema shows the caramelized natural sugars of the espresso bean. Ideally, the crema should be of a hazel color with shimmers of red irregular stripes (fig. -
Page 18: Espresso Richness
Espresso richness. The Italian bar is a popular place to enjoy small refreshments: Caffè macchiato the obligatory espresso, which in Italy is simply called “caffè”, An espresso with a shot of hot milk, a “maculate coffee” a glass of wine and of course hot debates about important or because the milk leaves a small white spot on the espresso. -
Page 19: First Aid And More
04 First aid and more. Troubleshooting with possible disorders. Inadequately brewed espresso grind Cappuccino ¹⁄3 espresso, ¹⁄3 hot milk, ¹⁄3 froth. Topped with chocolate or Appearance: Light, watery, coarse bubbled froth, thin crema and quickly cinnamon, served in special cappuccino cups. The name cap- disappearing aroma. - Page 20 Problem Reason Solution No aroma Poorly stored espresso Do not stock too much at once Open espresso packaging only before use Do not grind too much espresso Oily bubbles on the crema Grinding burs are blocked up or worn out Clean the grinding burs or replace them Unsatisfactory espresso taste Encrusted filter...
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Page 21: Further Reading On Espresso
All rights reserved. “OLYMPIA EXPRESS” and “CREMINA” are registered trademarks of Olympia Express SA. If you would like to find out more about new and exciting Olympia Express products, please visit our website www.olympia-express.ch Copyright 2011 Olympia Express SA Owner’s book... -
Page 22: Certificate Of Guarantee
Dear Olympia Express customer. General warranty conditions. We sincerely thank you for buying this Olympia Express ma- This warranty does not cover: chine. Should your machine need repairing beyond the warran- Maintenance and repair within the scope of normal abrasion,... -
Page 23: Control Elements
Control elements Control elements Interior view Front view 16 Safety valve 1 Boiler top 7 Pressure gauge 17 Pressure gage 2 Water level indicator 8 Lever 18 Boiler 3 Steam tab 9 Brew group 4 On/Off button 10 Portafilter handle 5 Control lamp 11 Spout 6 Portafilter... - Page 24 Notes...
- Page 25 They work with passion and Swiss precision. The use of first class materials and com- ponents developed by Olympia Express results in compact machines and grinders with a noble look, unique quality and an extraordinary longevity.
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