GENERAL CQUBE SERIES Facts & weight CQube FACTS SE20+ SF12 SF03 SF20 SE12 SE20 BARISTA Drink options 1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 Function for selecting jug None Grinder type EK-7 None 2 x EK-7 EK-7 2 x EK-7 2 x EK-7 Number of bean hoppers None Number of ingredient...
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GENERAL CQUBE SERIES Facts & weight CQube FACTS ME12 MF13 MF04 LF13 LF04 Drink options 1-12 Function for selecting jug Grinder type EK-21 EK-21 None EK-21 None Number of bean hoppers None None Number of ingredient canisters Brewer type Espresso Filter Touch screen Rotation...
INSTALLATION AND START-UP CQUBE SERIES Positioning Place the machine on a fl at horizontal surface that will minimum 10cm support the weight of the machine. When assembled with a base cabinet: Fix the CQube machine together with the base cabinet with supplied M6 X 35 screws.
INSTALLATION AND START-UP CQUBE SERIES Start-up procedure for CQube MF LF If the machine doesn’t have any cold water cabinet only follow Note the steps in the colored section below. Connect the 8mm hoses 3 units. (A) parallel between the top and base cabinets, from left to right.
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INSTALLATION AND START-UP CQUBE SERIES Switch Now connect the electricity cable which comes from the base cabinet into the electric socket at the machine (B). Switch on the machine again and wait until the text in the display starts to rotate.
TECHNICAL SERVICE CARD CQUBE SERIES Technical service card Item number: 1602693. Is used for advanced cleaning and adjust machine settings. The technical service card is supplied by your dealer. For complete icons see programming manual. Insert the technical service card with the chip Insert the technical service card with the chip towards for SF or SE series as in the fi gure above.
CLEANING PROGRAM CQUBE SERIES Detailed cleaning instructions Clean brewer CQube SF MF LF Cleaning of the brewing mechanism should be performed once a week. Total cleaning time about 10 minutes. Filter cleaning agent is avalible from your dealer: Product no. 1104161 Insert technical service card IMPORTANT!
CLEANING PROGRAM CQUBE SERIES Detailed cleaning instructions Clean brewer CQube SE ME Total cleaning time about 5 minutes. Espresso cleaning tablets are avalible from your dealer: Product no. 1104171 IMPORTANT! After cleaning of the brew mechanism is completed, dispense a cup of coffee and Insert technical service card discard it to remove cleaning agent...
CLEANING PROGRAM CQUBE SERIES Detailed cleaning instructions Clean mixer for CQube series Cleaning means rinsing with water and rotating the whipper. Cleaning of the mixing bowl should be performed once per day. Insert technical service card Clean Machine Step to Press Enter or press Clean Machine...
CLEANING PROGRAM CQUBE SERIES Detailed cleaning instructions Clean valves for CQube series Cleaning entails that the valves “knock” off any lime scale and other particles that may get stuck in the cylinders and fl ushing them with water. Insert technical service card Clean Machine Step to Press Enter...
CLEANING PROGRAM CQUBE SERIES Detailed cleaning instructions Daily milk clean for CQube SE BARISTA This cleaning is also scheduled to run every night at 03:00 Milk system cleaning liquid are avalible from your dealer: Part No.: 1104165 Insert technical service card Clean Machine Step to Press Enter...
CLEANING PROGRAM CQUBE SERIES Detailed cleaning instructions Open/rotate brewer for CQube series This function can be used to position the espresso brewer so it’s easier to remove and get access to the fi lter in bottom of brew cylinder for cleaning. Open Position Insert technical service card Clean Machine...
CLEANING PROGRAM CQUBE SERIES Detailed cleaning instructions Clean grinder 1/2 for CQube series Tips: Keep a cup under the grinder outlet during the cleaning process. Cleaning with grindz cleaning Insert technical service card tablets, Every month Clean Machine Step to Press Enter or press (Product No.
CLEANING PROGRAM CQUBE SERIES Detailed cleaning instructions Rinse brewer for CQube series Insert technical service card Clean Machine Step to Press Enter or press Clean Machine appears on the display Cleaning Hot Key Open the machine door. Put a jug or container for at least 200ml at the brewer outlet. If machine have a freshbrew mechanism it will dispense 150ml hot water into the brewer and then make one rotation until home position is reached.
CLEANING PROGRAM CQUBE SERIES Detailed cleaning instructions Milk prime for CQube SE BARISTA This cleaning should be preformed when changing milk bag or milk container. Insert technical service card Clean Machine Step to Press Enter or press Clean Machine appears on the display Cleaning Hot Key Open the machine door.
CLEANING PROGRAM CQUBE SERIES Detailed cleaning instructions Descale espresso for CQube ME SE Total cleaning time about 15 minutes. Descaling the espresso system should be performed once every six months. Insert technical service card Clean Machine Step to Press Enter or press Clean Machine appears on the display...
MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Disassemble the brewing chamber Disassemble the brewing chamber . Once you have lifted the handle, pull the Press and lift up the handle on the brewing brewing chamber straight out. chamber. Note: Rinse the brewing chamber under Reassemble the brewing chamber.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Disassemble and cleaning of coffee filter Loosen the outlet and insert the tool (A), through one of the holes in the front of the brewing mechanism all the way to the rear part of the cylinder wall (Figure 1), move the tool towards the rear section of the fi lter insert until the insert is ejected (Figure 2).
MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Weekly cleaning Disassemble mixing system Rotate the canister chutes so they point upwards and pull out the outlet hose. Turn the mounting plate lever anticlockwise. Loosen the mixing bowl by pulling it straight Loosen the whipper by pulling it straight out. out.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Weekly Cleaning Wash these parts Clean with a moist Mixing Bowl Condensation Trap Mounting Plate Whipper cloth and wipe dry. All parts must be dry before reassembly. Reassemble mixing system The fl at side of the whipper shaft must Check all seals (red) before correspond with the marked arrow on the reassembly of parts.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Weekly Cleaning Disassemble the espresso group Open the door and remove the waste bin. Press down the safty ring on the connector simultaneously pull the tefl on tube straight up. Loosen the fi xation screw at the bottom of the brewer.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Weekly Cleaning Reassemble the espresso group “Click” Replace the brewer in front of the gearbox. Attach top part at the back of the brewer to the hooks on the gearbox. push in the bottom part untill a click is felt. Fasten the fi xation screw.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Cleaning the espresso group First, dismount the espresso group from the machine as explained in this manual. Then proceed to clean it up with neutral detergents (avoid solvents that could damage paint or plastics). Disinfectant products as Chlorine-detergents are preferred.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Applying grease to group Apply grease on the cam of the gear wheel (this side facing down) Apply grease on the pin of piston rod and verify it moves freely Recover the nut opposite to the screw...
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Applying grease to group align the signs Position 0 ° Insert the gear wheel, align the signs Position 0 °...
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Applying grease to group Insert the nut and tighten the screw Before closing the cover and refi tting the appropriate screws, check again the Position 0 ° as in the previous sheet...
MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Grinder EK-21 Bean Hopper Bean Stop Grinder Grinder Outlet Periodic maintenance Each month: clean silicon outlet, grinding house and grinding discs. Monthly cleaning of grinder using GRINDZ cleaning tablets (item no.E1001001). In case of blockage: cleaning, if necessary detaching of rotating carrier. Safety Please read and observe the following service instructions carefully.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Grinder EK-21 Monthly maintenance Approximately every month the grinder housing and spout should be inspected for coffee residues and obvious damages. In case of too much coffee residues around the spout, check if the silicone fl apper inside the spout is in place. Proceed as follows: Remove bean container.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Grinder EK-21 Basic adjustment of the grinding finess Loosen grinder housing. Press the adjustment screw while turning it clockwise until the milling blades touch. Check that they are touching by turning the container manually. The blades are touching when you hear a scratching sound.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Grinder EK-21 Correction of the adjustment In case that the fi neness of the ground coffee should be changed, the adjustment shaft is accessible through a bore from the front of the grinder housing. 1 = Screw driver 2 = Adjustment bolt 3 = Adjustment pinion 4 = Locking pin...
MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Grinder EK-7 Bean Hopper Bean Stop Grinder Grinder outlet Grinder Adjustment Wheel Fixation Screw Periodic maintenance Each month: clean outlet, grinding house and grinding discs. Monthly cleaning of grinder using GRINDZ cleaning tablets (item no. E1001001). Safety Please read and observe the following service instructions carefully.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Grinder EK-7 Monthly maintenance Approximately every month the grinder housing and spout should be inspected for coffee residues and obvious damages. Fig.1 Fig.2 Proceed as follows: Remove bean container. Remove all coffee residues from the spout and the grinder housing by grinding through all coffee beans and using a vacuum cleaner to remove all residues.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE CQUBE SERIES Grinder EK-7 Basic adjustment of the grinding finess The grinder adjustment can be easily reached through the space between the bean hoppers, before adjusting loosen the fi xation screw in front of the adjuster wheel to be able to rotate it. To adjust the coarseness for left grinder, rotate the adjuster wheel towards you for coarser grinding.
BREW CYCLE SETTING CQUBE SERIES Filter mechanism Brewing cycle settings Aeration Cleanliness - Sum of sections from position 1 to 3 = 100% - Affects the strain on plunger and cylinder > - Adjustment in % (0-100%), applies to sections Operating reliability: Vacuum pressure in cylinder from position 2 to 3 Decompress time...
BREW CYCLE SETTING CQUBE SERIES Filter mechanism Remember For fresh brew machines, the coffee should have the coarsenessautomatic grinding. Grinder settings for automatic grinding are: grinding blades together and set 11 steps back. The optimal total contact time between water and coffee for automatic grinding is 30 sec. The basic settings for coffee were defined in cooperation with ECBC in Oslo, to ensure quality in the cup.
BREW CYCLE SETTING CQUBE SERIES Symptom - Cause - Solution Symptom Cause Cause Solution - Hard water. A high surface tension - Run the cleaning programme and The water and coffee makes it difficult for the coffee to replace the filter if necessary. splash out of the brewing absorb water.
BREW CYCLE SETTING CQUBE SERIES Espresso brew process Pre infusion Pause Brew process Dry press Delay open Pre infusion Pre infusion helps to fuse the coffee puck together more gently where there might be some weak spots due to inconsistent density, rendering a more even extraction. A hard impact (no pre infuse) seems less effective because it slams the puck with water at 9 bar and then running the shot, leaving the chance of puck fissures and channeling of water might occur inside the chamber.
ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION CQUBE SERIES Overcurrent Group 1:1 = Filter brewer (0,95A limit) Espresso brewer (1,5A limit) Message is shown if one of the software fuses have been Group 1:2 = Other components (Fan, trigged. Caused by a component using too much current Valves, Relays Etc..) (1,5A limit) (A).
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ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION CQUBE SERIES This message will appear if you have loaded a faulty recipe into the machine, the IO-Board is broken and does not get connection with the UcMerisc board. Peripheral Hardware Error Usually this message appears if you eg. have loaded a stan- dard recipe into a machine using pay system.
FLOW CHARTS CQUBE SERIES Water system CQube series Heater element Overfill tube Level pins Outlet 1 Outlet 2 Outlet 3 Outlet 4 Tank 96 Waste bin Tea water Mixer 1 Mixer 2 Inlet valve Cold water unit (optional) Mixers Outlet valves Brewer Coffee...
SERVICE INTERVALS CQUBE SERIES CQube SE 12 Months Main Components Parts Part No. Tank Outlet Valve Membrane 1501193 Check Replace Sealing 1561010 Check Replace Levelsensor Levelpin long 1205301 Clean Clean Levelpin short 1205302 Clean Clean Sealing 1605362 Check Replace Sensor 711000 Check Check...
SERVICE INTERVALS CQUBE SERIES CQube ME Months Main Parts Part No. Components Boiler Outlet Valve Membrane 1501193 Check Replace Sealing 1561010 Check Replace 1205302, Levelsensor Levelpins Clean Clean 1205301 Sealing 1605362 Check Replace Sensor 711000 Check Check Sealing 1605361 Check Check Thermoblock 1601314...
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For the warranty to be valid the conditions for maintenance must have been followed according to our instructions, proper precaution has been made and warranty claim been issued without delay. The affected equipment may not be used during awaiting service if there is any risk that the damage or defect would worsen.
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