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SPECTRA S original operating Instructions Read the operating instructions and the chapter on safety information before operating the machine. Keep the operating instructions near the machine.
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The Spectra will enable you to offer high-qual- ity coffee specialties rapidly and individually. Your customers will be impressed. We hope you enjoy your coffee machine and that it will bring you con- sistently happy customers. Sincerely, FRANKE Kaffeemaschinen AG...
Explanation of symbols So that you can get the most out of your Spectra, we would like to familiarize you with the symbols used in the operating instructions. Symbols from the operating instructions DANGER indicates potentially life- This symbol indicates tips, DANGER threatening danger or grave injury.
The Flavour Station is not designed to pump more viscous fluids such only use pre-cooled milk (2 - 5 °C or 36 - 41°F). only use FRANKE as sauces (e.g. chocolate sauce). cleaning solution. other cleaning agents may leave residue in the milk system.
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Please refer to your purchase agreement. Additional accessories may be obtained directly from your retailer or from FRANKE Kaffeemaschinen AG in Aarburg, Switzerland. • You will find statements regarding the conformity of your coffee machine in the accompanying Declaration of conformity.
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CAuTIoN WARNING Danger from spoiled food residue Risk of injury Reaching into the machine may result in abrasions or crushing inju- If the machine is not cleaned regularly, milk and coffee residue may accumulate in the machine, clog the ries from interior components. outlets or find its way into drinks.
1H327369 Set of manuals for Spectra S 1H329100 The confi guration of your coff ee machine may diff er from that shown Set of manuals for Spectra S milk system 1H329102 SPECTRA S Originalbetriebsanleitung in the instructions. Please refer to your purchase agreement.
Description of machine You have chosen enjoyment of every single coff ee with the Spectra. In this section you will learn more about the func- tions and options of your coff ee machine and where the controls are located. Spectra coff ee machine Introduction operator panels (The depictions and panel setups can be selected by the user)
Spectra S and add-on units Prepare coffee products and creative combination drinks with your Spectra S. If a refrigeration unit is installed, then you can also prepare milk products with the coffee machine. Bean hopper (up to three units) Powder container...
Display and programming keypad Programming keypad Front door lock You can use the programming keypad to switch your Spectra S on and off, start a cleaning or rinsing program, and individually program Cover your coffee machine with the Adjust Plus Card. The card reader ena- bles you to save programmed settings on the Adjust Plus Card.
Ideal pH value Funnel d = 50 mm with siphon Drain pipe dmin = 1" Ambient conditions Humidity: max. 80% Ambient temperature: 10 - 35 °C Energy loss per day* Spectra S with KE300: 2.13 kWh * as per DIN 18873-2...
Dimensions of the Spectra Installation dimensions of the Spectra Front view Side view min 50 Top view Cross-section from above (Buffet feed-through) 32.5 The dimensions are specified in mm. Prepare a stable, ergonomic surface (min. load capacity: 150 kg). min 50 The operator panel should be at eye level.
Add-on units Technical data for the refrigeration unit Add-on unit installation dimensions Milk container 10 l or 2 x 4.5 l Electrical connection 200 - 240 V 1L N PE 100 W 50/60 Hz Fuse: 10 A Electric cable 2000 mm Ambient conditions Humidity: max.
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Dimensions of the Flavour Station Technical data for the Flavour Station Capacity up to 3 varieties of syrup Electrical connection 100 - 240 V 1L N PE 75 W 50/60 Hz Fuse: 10 A Electric cable 2000 mm Weight Approx. 20.4 kg Width 200 mm Depth 456 mm...
Commissioning, filling and emptying In this chapter you will learn how to start up your Spectra coffee machine for the first time. Ensure that all ingredients are always available. That way you will able to offer your customers the wide assortment of your product range at all times.
Emptying the bean hopper NoTICE The quality of the coffee may be impaired. Dry the bean hopper well after cleaning it. There must not be any residue from cleaning Slide the safety slider forward Lift the coffee bean hopper Empty, clean and dry the bean Attach the bean hopper.
Milk – Filling the refrigeration unit (optional) NoTICE The quality of the milk may be impaired. only use pre-cooled milk only touch the intake hose after sanitizing hands or wear disposable gloves. open the refrigeration unit. Pull Fill the milk container with milk. Close the refrigeration unit.
Press Clean in the Flavour The Spectra S starts the syrup You must prime the device so that syrup is drawn back into the lines Station twice in quick priming. after each time syrup is replaced and after cleaning.
Preparing drinks You chose the Spectra because you love coffee and want to offer your customers something special. In this section you will find information about preparing drinks and the variations possible for your specialty drinks. Preparing drinks with the Basic operator panel Preparing a standard drink WARNING Risk of scalding or burning...
Preparing drinks in the 2nd content level The button for switching-over must be programmed. Please select Place an appropriate cup or Press the switch-over button. Press the product button within The outlet moves downwards, The LEDs for the drinks that glass under the outlet.
10 products per preselection are possible. Pay attention and only an authorized service technician can enable preprogrammed work carefully to avoid scalds. settings. Contact your service technician or FRANKE Kaffeemaschinen AG in Aarburg, Switzerland, directly. WARNING Risk of scalding or burning The dispensers and drinks are hot.
Preparing drinks with ground coffee NoTICE WARNING Damage from foreign objects Risk of scalding or burning The machine can become damaged if foreign objects enter it through The dispensers and drinks are hot. the powder lid. Do not touch the area under the outlets. Never insert any objects through the powder lid except cleaning In case of scalding or burns, immediately cool the affected area and, tablets or ground coffee.
Hot water dispenser WARNING Please select Risk of scalding or burning The dispensers and drinks are hot. • Touch the outlets only on the insulated handles. • Do not touch the area under Place an appropriate cup or Press the product button for The LED for the selected drink The LEDs for the drinks that the outlets.
Frothing milk with Autosteam Pro (optional) The Autosteam is a steam wand with automatic mode. Depending on the settings, hot milk or milk foam can be made fully automatically with the Autosteam. Your service technician will inform you of the possibilities and pro- grams the desired drinks.
Care Even a coffee machine like the Spectra must be cared for. To ensure high-quality flavor, the Spectra must be cleaned at least once daily and serviced at regular intervals. overview of the separate cleaning instructions Cleaning instructions for the coffee and powder system 1H329097 Cleaning instructions for the coffee, powder and milk system 1H329099...
The outlet moves into the The LEDs for the drinks that cleaning position. can be selected light up. The rinsing program is complete. Daily cleaning of the Autosteam (optional) Fill the pitcher with cold water Place the pitcher under Au- Press the product button for Empty the pitcher and fi ll it with and 50 ml of cleaning solution.
Maintenance plan Frequency Task Information Daily Clean the machine See cleaning instructions Daily Rinse the machine See p. 26 Weekly* Clean the Flavour Station See cleaning instructions Monthly Clean the coffee bean hopper See p. 17 Monthly Clean the powder container See p.
Programming structure in detail Change your product settings. 1 Products 1.2 Brew qty coffee 1.3 Grind quantity L 1 Products 1.1 Select product You can use various parameters to control and define the quality Product keys for making selection Press +/–...
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1.10 Foam temperature 1.12 Hot water quantity 1.13 Cold water quantity 1 Products Press +/– (+/– about 4 Press +/– (+/– about 20 Press +/– (+/– about 4 2 Clock Change the temperature of the Change the fill level of the hot Change the fill level of the cold foam.
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1.20 Water M 1.21 Powder R 1.22 Water R 1 Products Press +/– (+/– about 100 Press +/– (+/– about 4 Press +/– (+/– about 100 2 Clock See 1.17 See 1.18 See 1.18 3 Temperature 4 Accounting 2.2 Date/Time 2.3 Timer 1 2.4 Timer 2 d: 20 m: 08 y: 2006...
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3.1 Coffee 3.2 Hot water 1 Products Press +/– (+/– about 5°C) Press +/– (+/– about 5°C) 2 Clock The coffee temperature can be The hot water temperature can adjusted. be adjusted. The coffee becomes hotter/ The hot water becomes hotter/ 3 Temperature The hot water temperature colder.
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5.6 All coffee products 5.7 All milk products 5.8 All water products Number: Number: Number: 1 Products Delete: 01.01.2006 00:00 Delete: 01.01.2006 00:00 Delete: 01.01.2006 00:00 All coffee products are dis- All milk products are displayed. All water products are dis- 2 Clock played.
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6.11 Product counters Clear counters? -> button − 1 Products The product counter is reset. 2 Clock The other counter values are not affected. 3 Temperature 4 Accounting 7.1 Load error list E xxx: 01.08.2006 14:35 5 Show counters The last 1000 error messages 6 Clear counters can be viewed.
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+/– to change 10 Quality check Save the settings of the Spec- Copy the settings from the tra S on the Adjust Plus Card Card to the Spectra S by press- by pressing the Clean button. ing the Clean button.
Ensuring functional capability • unused cleaning tablets, cleaning solution and descaling agents Contact the FRANKE Service team for proper decommissioning and storage. should not be disposed of in the sewage system. Dispose of them Have your coffee machine drained by your Service technician and observe the storage conditions: in accordance with official regulations.
Troubleshooting Help is available from your Spectra coffee machine in the event of problems. The error codes are shown on the display. You will learn in the following table how you can respond to these problems. Should you be unable to resolve a problem despite all best efforts, please contact our Service department. Help with machine errors Event no.
Help with problems concerning product quality Possible causes Solution Grind too coarse Select a finer grind Tasteless coffee Too little powder Increase coffee quantity Temperature too low Increase temperature Coffee is too old Store coffee properly Poor grind Contact customer service Coffee tastes strange Minimal coffee usage Load smaller coffee quantity...
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