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Introduction Introduction Welcome This coffee machine is part of the next generation of fully automatic coffee machines. In de- signing this equipment, we utilised both our company's core competencies and our decades of experience. These operating instructions provide information about the product, its operation and how to clean the coffee machine.
General safety notes Maximum safety is one of the most important features of Schaerer AG products. The effective- ness of the safety equipment can only be ensured if the chapter containing precautions to avoid injury and danger to health are adhered to.
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General safety notes Improper handling of electrical devices can result in electric DANGER! shock. Risk of electrocution! Please observe the following points: • Work on electrical systems must only be performed by qualified electricians. • The device must be connected to a fused electrical network (we rec- ommend routing the connection through a residual-current device).
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General safety notes www.schaerer.com There is a risk of scalding in the area where beverages, hot water CAUTION! and steam are dispensed. Hot fluid! Never reach under the dispensing units while the machine is dis- pensing or during cleaning. The dispensing units and brewing unit can become hot.
• Do not operate the device if the water supply is blocked. Otherwise, the boilers will not be refilled and the pump will run dry. • To prevent water damage in case of hose breakage, Schaerer AG recommends routing the water supply connection through a water shut-off valve (at the installation site).
Use of this equipment is subject to the "General Terms and Conditions" of Schaerer AG and these operating instructions. In legal terms, any other use is not an intended use. The manu- facturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from unintended use.
Product description Models The Schaerer Coffee Art Plus Best Foam™ is available in the following models: • Schaerer Coffee Art Plus Best Foam™ with under-counter milk system • Schaerer Coffee Art Plus Best Foam™ with Centre Milk • Schaerer Coffee Art Plus Best Foam™ with powder system •...
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Product description www.schaerer.com Example Option Description Under-counter grounds disposal The grounds container and the bottom of the coffee machine have a cutout that is continu- ed through the counter. The coffee grounds are collected in a large container underneath the counter.
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Product description Example Option Description Cup dispenser Cup dispenser for approx. 40 cups in two dif- ferent sizes. Ø 60-90 mm Coin changers Coin changer with MDB interface. Up to 2 coffee machines can be connected. Up to 99 different sale prices can be set.
Product description www.schaerer.com Example Option Description Swan neck For dispensing coffee into pots. High feet If needed, the coffee machine can be placed on high feet. Trolley Together with a drinking water and a waste water tank, the trolley allows the coffee ma- chine to become a mobile unit.
In case of any modifications of the units that have not been approved by Schaerer, this declaration is rendered invalid. The following harmonised standards have been applied. For proper implementation of the requirements a quality man- agement system certified in 2008 by Bureau Veritas in accordance with SN EN ISO 9001 is applied.
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Product description www.schaerer.com For CE conformity Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC • EN 60335-1:2002 +A1 +A11 +A12 +A13 • EN 55014-1: 2006 +A1 +A14 +A2 • EN 55014-2: 1997 +A1 +A2 • EN 60335-2-75:2004 +A1 +A11 +A2 • EN 61000-3-2: 2006 +A1 +A2 •...
Installation and commissioning Installation and commissioning Setting up the coffee machine Location The location where the coffee machine is installed must satisfy the conditions specified CAUTION! below. If they are not satisfied, the coffee machine may become damaged. Risk of machine...
• Schaerer AG does not recommend using an extension cable. If an extension cable is nev- ertheless used (minimum cross-section: 1.5 mm²), please comply with the manufacturer’s specifications for the cable (operating instructions) and with applicable local regulations.
(so that the water is able to drain). The "Water quality" supplementary instructions include information about recording water val- ues and using filter equipment. The supplementary instructions can be requested from Schaerer AG or downloaded directly from the MediaCentre on the website (http://www.schaer- er.com/member). Power requirements Recommended: 0.1 –...
Installation and commissioning www.schaerer.com Deinstallation and disposal The coffee machine must be disposed of correctly in conformity with local and legal regula- tions. ► Contact your service partner. BASCAP_BF_EN V02 | 06.2016...
Operation Operation Incorrect use may damage the touch screen. CAUTION! Never use force, strong pressure or sharp objects when pressing on the display. Risk of machine damage! Check before switching on ► Before switching on the coffee machine, check whether the following conditions are ful- filled.
Operation www.schaerer.com Service menu The machine must be switched on. The following submenus and functions are contained in the "Service" menu: • [Cleaning] starts a cleaning programme. A PIN entry prompt can be set for the "self-ser- vice" mode. This is configured in the "Self mode settings" parameter.
Operation Option 2: Cooling unit on the cold milk system ► Remove the cooling unit cover. ► Set the cooling unit temperature switch (see the arrow). ► Reassemble the cooling unit cover. The cooling unit is switched on.
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Operation www.schaerer.com Option 2: Selection varieties ► Define the selection procedure by the selection concerned in the "Configuration" - "View Mode" - "Group selection" menu. Selection list with groups: • (A) [None (all beverages on one page)] • (B) [Before production selection] selection.
Operation Operating fields The following elements in the main window depend on the machine state: Symbol Description Groups In "Barista Silver", there are max. 4 groups that can be selected. Each group can hold max. 9 beverages. Selecting a beverage group shows the corresponding beverage page with the beverages stored there.
Operation www.schaerer.com Symbol Description Back The [Back] field returns the user to the previous page and is located in the top right corner in the display. Info The [Quick Info] field at the top right is activated in the [Service] field of the Quick Menu.
Operation • 1) Selection of group and from the beverages stored in the group. • 2) Optional if with flavour [Selection] (aromatisation) • 3) Beverage dispensing ► Configure all beverages in the "beverage settings". ► Select from the [Beverages with groups] selection list in the "View setup" menu.
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Operation www.schaerer.com ► Select [Silver design mode] in the "View Mode" parameter. ► Select [Before product selection] or [After product selection] in the "Group selection" pa- rameter. ► Set the required number of beverages to be displayed in the "Number of products per group"...
Operation Option 2: Options after beverage selection Beverages are selected via the beverage page - in the next step, the group is selected (e.g. small - medium - large + flavour) • 1) Selection from beverage page • 2) Group selection •...
Operation www.schaerer.com Filling and connecting Coffee beans Rotating grinding discs in the grinder are an injury hazard. CAUTION! Never reach into the bean hopper while the coffee machine is switched on. User at risk! Filling the bean hopper with foreign objects can cause jamming or destruction of the CAUTION! grinder.
Operation ► Close the door. Automatic machine powder Improper use can damage the machine. CAUTION! Never fill substances other than coffee machine powder into the powder container. The Risk of machine powder containers must be filled with no more than 500 g (Twin container) or 1,000 g damage! (Standard container) of coffee machine powder.
Operation www.schaerer.com After the beverage button is pressed, the automatic beverage outlet moves to a predefined po- sition. ► Place a cup under the automatic beverage outlet. ► Press beverage button. Automatic beverage outlet moves into position. Beverage is dispensed.
Operation Hot water Dispensing of hot water can be preset as follows using the SERVICE card: CAUTION! • [Hot water] button with the "Start-stop" function. Hot fluid! • [Hot water] button with the "Press and hold" function. • [Hot water] button with the "Double beverage" function.
Operation www.schaerer.com ► Clean the outside of the steam wand with a moist paper towel. ► Point steam wand at drip grid and briefly press the [Steam] button. Milk and beverage residues are flushed out of the steam wand.
Operation Double beverage If the option is configured, you can press the [2 x] button to dispense two beverages at once. ► Place cups under the beverage outlet. ► Press the [2 x] button. ► Press the desired beverage button.
Operation www.schaerer.com Improper transport of the machine can result in damage to the machine. CAUTION! Adhere to the following instructions when moving machines on a cart: Risk of machine damage! • For safety reasons, the cart must be pulled and not pushed when moving the coffee ma- chine.
Operation Switching the machine off End of operation Option 1: Operator service mode ► Perform the daily cleaning routine. The machine switches to standby once the cleaning programme is finished. Option 2: External drinking and waste water tank ►...
Cleaning products Use of the wrong cleaning products may damage the machine. CAUTION! Use only cleaning products for daily and weekly cleaning that are recommended by Risk of machine Schaerer AG. damage! BASCAP_BF_EN V02 | 06.2016...
Cleaning Before using a cleaning product, read the information on the package label and the HEALTH & SAFETY DATA SHEET carefully. If a HEALTH & SAFETY DATA SHEET is not present, please request it from the sales partner. Cleaning tablets for coffee system...
Cleaning www.schaerer.com Option 4: Mandatory cleaning request The cleaning request appears at the set time. If the scheduled cleaning is not performed de- spite the request on the display, the mandatory cleaning is activated after a specific time. Once the mandatory cleaning is active, beverage dispensing is blocked or the cleaning program is started and can only be exited again by completing the cleaning.
Cleaning Option 3: Flush coffee This setting is useful for 24-hour operation. It avoids a "Water flow error" when the first coffee is dispensed after cleaning. Based on the espresso recipe. The flush coffee is dispensed immediately after cleaning. The flush coffee is not drinkable.
Cleaning www.schaerer.com Milk container There is a danger of contamination of the milk and milk container due to milk deposits CAUTION! and bacteria. User at risk! Clean the milk container and lid every time before filling. ► Thoroughly rinse the milk container with fresh water several times.
► Clean the Flavour Point interior with hot water and a household cleaner. ► Return bottles to the Flavour Point. See also "Safety notes" - "Hygiene rules" - "Syrup". See also "Schaerer Coffee Art Plus with Flavour Point" under "As needed" in the "Cleaning" chapter.
Cleaning www.schaerer.com Schaerer Coffee Art Plus with powder system (Option) Schaerer Ltd. P.O. Box See also "Safety notes" and "Cleaning" in the operating instructions. There is a risk of scalding in the beverage, hot water and steam dispensing areas. CAUTION! Never reach underneath the dispensing units during dispensing or cleaning operations.
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Cleaning Powder system cleaning as needed Open lock. Remove and clean funnel above the Lift cover in the centre (1) and push mixer. down (2). Remove powder container. Remove stubborn residue with a clean- Discard the remaining powder. ing brush.
The cleaning for the cup warmer is described in the separate operating instructions "Cup warmer/ Cup & Cool". HACCP cleaning concept When installation, maintenance, care and cleaning are performed properly, Schaerer AG cof- fee machines satisfy the conditions of HACCP requirements. BASCAP_BF_EN...
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Cleaning If the coffee machine is not cared for and cleaned properly, the dispensing of milk bev- CAUTION! erages will become a health hazard in terms of food hygiene. Risk of machine Note and adhere to the following instructions: damage! •...
Risk of machine Inform the service partner as soon as possible after the maintenance message appears. damage! Option 1: Schaerer Coffee Art Plus TouchIT: After 55,000 beverages are dispensed. Option 2: Further maintenance intervals applicable to all devices: Safety valves: every 12 months.
Programming Programming Navigation Symbol Description Stops/cancels dispensing of a beverage Back to previous window Save settings that have been made Delete / set a value to zero Dispense test beverage in the product configuration mode. This field is used to start the dispensing of a test beverage. After dis- pensing, information about the dispensing time and the brewing time is displayed.
Programming www.schaerer.com Setting examples Enable/Disable parameters ► Press the field next to the corresponding parameter. Field on right side and green = parameter enabled. Field on left side and grey = parameter disabled. Selection list ► Press the arrow next to the corresponding parameter.
Programming Parameters with numbers ► Press on the corresponding text field. The number pad appears. ► Enter numbers using the number pad. ► Confirm input with [ The number pad closes. Standby Quick Menu Displaying information, settings and statistics in standby mode: ►...
Programming www.schaerer.com Entering the programming level The programming level requires a CHEF (or SERVICE) card. Inactive parameters are only accessible with the SERVICE card. ► Start machine. ► Insert the CHEF card into the card reader. The CHEF card menu opens.
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Programming Parameters: TouchIT configuration Display text Setting range Description Calibrate display – Calibrate display: During calibration, a cross appears on different positions of the display. ► When the cross appears on the display, press and hold it until the calibration procedure is finished.
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Programming www.schaerer.com Parameters: TouchIT configuration Display text Setting range Description Screensaver timeout 0-999 sec Sets period of time that must expire before a selected screen saver picture is displayed on the Touch Screen. ► Make the time setting. The "Screen saver picture" parameter appears.
Programming Counters and statistics The "Counters and statistics" menu contains the following items and information: • Machine and daily counters • Beverage counter • Service counter • Errors and cleaning statistics The contents of the submenu are described in this chapter.
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Programming www.schaerer.com Parameters: Counters and statistics Display text Setting range Description Beverage counter Lists all beverage counters. The following counters are listed: • Daily dispensed products • Total dispensed products Beverage counters can only be cleared using the SERVICE card.
Programming Parameters: Counters and statistics Display text Setting range Description Service counter (last service) Enter the date of the last service that was performed. ► Select a date range: day, month or year. ► Enter the date using the arrow buttons (up/down).
Programming www.schaerer.com Settings for the desired beverage are displayed. ► Make the setting. ► Save the setting. The beverage settings contain the following menu items: • Coffee settings • Milk mix settings • Milk settings • Foam settings •...
Programming Parameters: Coffee settings Display text Setting range Description water volume 1-600 ml Defines the water quantity for the selected beverage. Standard values are: 25 ml (Ristretto) 35 ml (Espresso) 110 ml (Coffee) 35 ml (Cappuccino) 35 ml (Milk coffee) 35 ml (L.Macchiato)
Programming www.schaerer.com Choco setting Parameters: Choco settings Display text Setting range Description Chocolate quantity 40-999 ml This setting defines the choco quantity for the beverage. The standard setting is 100 ml. "Chocolate + milk" is selected in "Powder system" under "System Parameters".
Programming Flavour settings Flavour settings parameter Display text Setting range Description Flavour dosing time 1 0-60.0 sec Defines the dosing time for the flavours on pumps 1, 2, 3 and 4. Flavour dosing time 2 The standard setting is 0.0 sec.
Programming www.schaerer.com Parameters: System settings Display text Setting range Description Set clock ► Select the [Set clock] field. ► Select hour or minutes and set time using the arrow but- tons. Set date ► Select the [Set date] field. ► Select day, month or year and set date using the arrow buttons.
Programming Screen design Screen design parameters Display text Setting range Description Screen design Barista Silver / Operator / Self- ► Select the desired design and confirm. service The selected design will be activated after the ma- chine is restarted.
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Programming www.schaerer.com The following file formats are supported: • JPEG (.jpg) image compression is possible. • BMP (.bmp) colour depth max. 8 bits. • PNG (.png) for images with transparent areas. • GIF (.gif) good lossless compression. • MPEG-2 (.mpeg) video compression possible.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General troubleshooting procedure: ► Switch the coffee machine off and, after several seconds, on again. In most cases, the fault will be eliminated automatically. ► Repeat the steps that led to the fault. If the fault occurs again: ►...
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Troubleshooting www.schaerer.com Display message Cause What to do Brewing unit current fault • PC board faulty. ► Contact your service partner. • Electronics defective. Brewing motor overcurrent • Brewing unit is consuming too ► Contact your service partner. much power (over 4 A).
Troubleshooting Faults without display message Fault Cause What to do Display dark • Machine is not connected to the ► Check whether the machine is connected to the mains supply. mains supply. • Machine is not switched on. ► Check whether the machine is switched on.
Safety notes www.schaerer.com Safety notes Danger posed by cleaning products Danger of poisoning from swallowing cleaning products. CAUTION! Always observe the following points: User at risk! • Store cleaning products away from children and unauthorised persons. • Do not swallow the cleaning products.
Safety notes Hygiene rules Water Improper handling of water can cause health problems. CAUTION! Always observe the following points: User at risk! • The water must be uncontaminated. • Do not connect the machine to pure reverse osmosis water or other aggressive types of water.
Safety notes www.schaerer.com Automatic machine powder / Instant powder Improper handling of automatic machine powder can cause health problems. CAUTION! Always observe the following points: User at risk! • Check the packaging for damage before opening. • Do not fill the machine with more automatic machine powder than will be needed for one day.
Schaerer AG service partner, a representative thereof, or other authorised persons. Schaerer AG must be notified in writing of any defects with 30 days. For hidden defects, this period is extended to 12 months from the date of installation (work report, handover report), but no longer than 18 months after the product leaves the factory in Zuchwil.
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