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Introduction Introduction Welcome This coffee machine is part of the next generation of fully automatic coffee machines. Our com- pany's core competence as well as decades of experience flowed into designing this equip- ment. 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 adhere to the following points: • Work on electrical systems may only be performed by skilled elec- tricians. • The machine must be connected to a fused electrical circuit (we rec- ommend routing the connection through an earth leakage circuit breaker).
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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 points while the machine is dispensing or during cleaning. The dispensing units and the brewing unit may be 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.
Hot water Steam Powder beverage Caffeine-free beverages Spirited coffee Models The Schaerer Coffee Art Plus is available in the following versions: • Schaerer Coffee Art Plus without milk • Schaerer Coffee Art Plus with Cup & Cool • Schaerer Coffee Art Plus with Milk Smart/Milk Smart Cooler •...
Product description www.schaerer.com Scope of delivery and accessories Quantity Designation Article number Documentation Operating instructions Cleaning instructions Supplementary instructions for cup warmer + Cup & Cool Smart card CHEF card 063930 SAVE DATA card 063933 Cleaning/Cleaning accessories Cleaning brush 067409...
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Product description Example Option Description Side cooling unit Cooling unit for machines with Milk Smart. Milk Smart Cooler For the preparation of warm and hot milk and milk foam beverages. Milk capacity: 4 – 6.5 l Cup & Cool Cup warmer with a cooling unit for machines with Milk Smart.
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Product description www.schaerer.com Example Option Description Powder system For the preparation of beverages with top- ping or choco powder. Available in the following versions: Choco, Topping, Twin Choco, Twin Topping, Choco & Topping. Rear powder system The integrated powder system for the prepa- ration of beverages with choco powder.
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Product description Example Option Description Powersteam Manual heating and foaming of milk. Ideal for the professional barista. Autosteam Fully automatic heating of milk (program- mable temperature). Milk is foamed manually. Steam cup warmer For pre-warming individual cups immediately before beverage dispensing.
Product description www.schaerer.com Example Option Description Trolley Together with a drinking water and a waste water tank, the trolley allows the coffee ma- chine to become a mobile unit. External drinking and waste water An external monitored drinking and waste water tank replaces a mains water supply and waste water outlet.
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 by Bureau DEKRA in accordance with ISO 9001 and 14001 is ap- plied.
Installation and commissioning www.schaerer.com Installation and commissioning Setting up coffee machine Location The location where the coffee machine is set up must meet the conditions specified be- CAUTION! low. If they are not satisfied, the coffee machine may become damaged.
• Schaerer AG does not recommend using an extension cord. If an extension cord is used despite this (minimum cross-section: 1.5 mm²), please comply with the manufacturer’s specifications for the cable (operating instructions) and with locally applicable regulations.
(so that the water is able to drain). The "Water quality" supplementary instructions include information on recording the 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). Connection values Recommended: 0.1 –...
Installation and commissioning Disassembly and disposal The coffee machine must be disposed of correctly in conformity with local and legal regula- tions. ► Contact your service partner. BASCAP_EN V07 | 01.2018...
Operation www.schaerer.com Operation Check before switching on ► Before switching on the coffee machine, check whether the following conditions are ful- filled. Conditions for switching on the coffee machine: • The stop valve of the water supply (in machines with a mains water supply) is open/the drinking water tank is filled with fresh water.
Operation Milk Option 1: Milk Smart Cooler ► Open the door. ► Remove and rinse the milk container. ► Pour in fresh, pre-cooled milk (3 – 5°C). ► Place the milk container into the cooling unit. ► Hang the hoses into the container.
Operation www.schaerer.com Coffee 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 Optional accessories Option 1: Cup warmer ► Switch on the cup warmer unit via the main switch (1). The press switch lights up. Option 2: Cup & Cool ► Switch on the cup warmer unit via the main switch (1).
Operation www.schaerer.com Option 5: Under-machine cooling unit ► Open the door of the under-machine cooling unit. ► Switch on the press switch, see arrow. The cooling unit is switched on. The cooling temperature is preset at the factory.
Operation Incorrect use may damage the machine. CAUTION! Never put anything into the inlet other than ground coffee or cleaning tablets. Risk of machine damage! ► Place a cup under the beverage outlet. ► Open the inlet for ground coffee or press the [DECAF] button.
Operation www.schaerer.com Option: Supersteam/Finesteam ► Place the cup/container beneath the steam wand. The tip of the steam wand must be completely under the surface of the milk. ► Press the [Steam] button. ► After steam dispensing is finished, remove the cup/container.
Operation ► Place a cup under the beverage outlet. ► Insert MONEY card. The available amount appears in the display. ► Press the desired beverage button. ► Remove the cup after the beverage has been dispensed. ► Remove MONEY card.
Operation www.schaerer.com The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from unintended use of the cart or from failure to follow the operating instructions. Display messages/instructions Display message Cause What to do Grounds container missing • The grounds container was removed ►...
Operation Option: Drinking water and waste water tank ► Empty and rinse the drinking water tank. ► Empty and thoroughly clean the waste water tank. Option: Milk system (option) ► Remove the milk container. ► Empty and clean the milk container.
CAUTION! Use only cleaning products for daily and weekly cleaning that are recommended by Risk of machine Schaerer AG. damage! Before using a cleaning product, read the information on the packaging and the safety data sheet carefully. If a safety data sheet is not available, please request it from your sales partner.
Cleaning Cleaning tablets for coffee system Application Daily cleaning of the coffee system Purpose of cleaning Removal of grease residue in the coffee system Application interval Once daily Cleaning tablets for milk system Application Daily cleaning of the milk system...
Cleaning www.schaerer.com This setting is useful for 24-hour operation. It avoids a "Water flow error" when the first coffee is dispensed after cleaning. The flush coffee can only be set up by a service technician and is based on the espresso rec- ipe.
Cleaning Daily cleaning Schaerer Coffee Art Plus with Milk Smart Schaerer Ltd. P.O. Box See also "Safety instructions" and "Cleaning" in the operating instructions. In the beverage dispensing area, there is a danger of scalding due to hot water and steam.
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Cleaning www.schaerer.com "Remove rinsing water “ appears Option 1: Without steam; or boiler rinse Option 1: "Automatic switching off after on the display. not active cleaning" deactivated Rinse out cleaning container. Continue with step 7. Continue with step 8. Option 1: Milk Smart Option 2: With steam and active boiler Option 2: "Automatic switching off after...
Cleaning Schaerer Coffee Art Plus with cold milk system 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 www.schaerer.com Display: "Remove cleaning agent" Insert cleaning container (1). Option 1: "Automatic switching off after (only in case of milk cleaning). Place hose/hoses in the container (2). cleaning" deactivated Remove and rinse the cleaning con- Press [ ] button.
Cleaning Schaerer Coffee Art Plus Schaerer Ltd. P.O. Box See also "Safety instructions" and "Cleaning" in the operating instructions. In the beverage dispensing area, there is a danger of scalding due to hot water and steam. CAUTION! Never reach under the dispensers while dispensing or cleaning.
Cleaning www.schaerer.com Clean the drip grid under warm, run- Clean the outer surfaces of the ma- ning water. chine with a moist cloth. Clean the drip tray with a moist cloth. Reinsert the drip grid. Improper handling of beans, water, milk, powder or other coffee ingredients can lead to health prob-...
Cleaning External waste water tank There is a danger of contamination for the waste water tank due to deposits and bacte- CAUTION! ria. User at risk! Rinse and clean the waste water tank and cover every day. ► Thoroughly rinse the waste water tank with fresh water several times.
Cleaning www.schaerer.com Manual weekly cleaning Schaerer Coffee Art Plus with powder system 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.
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 Cleaning requirements and conditions When installation, maintenance, care and cleaning are performed properly, Schaerer AG cof- fee machines satisfy the conditions of HACCP requirements. BASCAP_EN V07 | 01.2018...
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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! •...
The "Water quality" supplementary instructions include information on recording the 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). BASCAP_EN...
Programming Programming To access the programming level, proceed as follows. ► Insert the CHEF card into the card reader. The programming level is shown on the display. The following menus are available • Read out counters • Product buttons •...
Programming www.schaerer.com Preset adjustment range Parameter Description Timer on ► Press [ ] to access the adjustment range. Timer on ► Press [ ] to set the value. < No > Timer on ► Press [ ] to confirm. Reading out counters...
Programming Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Note Credit statistics The credit statistics are display- Token statistics The token statistics are display- Erasing daily counters To erase the counters: The deleted data cannot be re- stored. Execute with "ON" ► Press the [ ] button.
Programming www.schaerer.com Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Note Water pump time [h] The operating time of the water pump is displayed in hours. XX.X Water volume The water volume is displayed. XX litres Service counter The service counter cannot be deleted.
Programming Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Note Flavour hose 1 time The running time of the 1st fla- vour hose is shown. X.XX Flavour hose 2 time The running time of the 2nd fla- vour hose is shown. X.XX...
Programming www.schaerer.com Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Note Outlet switchover Shows the outlet switchover. Yes/No For information only Pump pressure Shows the pump pressure. Yes/No For information only Beverage outlet pos. Shows the position of the auto- 0 - 99 For information only matic beverage outlet.
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Programming Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Note Prod. preselection Beverage preselection active/in- Yes/No For information only active. The beverages are dis- pensed one after another in the previously programmed order. Dispensing mode Shows the dispensing mode. Double product For information only...
Programming www.schaerer.com Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Note Milk idle period Duration of idle period after milk For information only dispensing. 0.0 sec Foam time Duration of milk foam output. 0.0 – 40.0 sec Default: 10.0 sec Available only for machines 10.0 sec...
Programming Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Note Dispensing mode Shows the dispensing mode. Single product For information only Double product Press/Hold Start/Stop Outlet switchover Shows the outlet switchover. Yes/No For information only Pump pressure Shows the pump pressure. Yes/No For information only Beverage outlet pos.
Programming www.schaerer.com Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Note Choco volume Volume of choco water. 40 – 999 ml Default: 100 ml 100 ml Flush water quantity Quantity of flush water. 20 – 50 ml Default: 20 ml 20 ml Powder quantity Quantity of powder.
Programming Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Note Bypass water Bypass water volume. 0.0 – 30.0 sec Default: 0.0 sec Shown only if the machine is 0.0 sec fitted with the brewing accele- rator option. Compression pressure Shows the compression pressu- Level 1 –...
Programming www.schaerer.com Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Note Beverage outlet pos. Shows the position of the auto- 0 - 99 For information only matic beverage outlet. Product test Dispense test product. Water volume Duration of hot water dispensing 0.1 – 99.9 sec Default: 15.0 sec...
Programming Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Notes Setting date Set the date. > dd.mm.yyyy < Daylight-saving time Set automatic time switchover. Europe (EU) / North America / no Eco mode Activate Eco mode. Yes/No If this is activated, the tempera-...
Programming www.schaerer.com "Stand-by" functions Introduction to the "Stand-by" functions ► Press the [ ] button. The machine switches to "Stand-by". ► Press [ ] for +- 4 seconds. The programming level is shown on the display. The following menus are available •...
Programming Machine and installation number Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Note Mach. 0.00.000‘000 The machine and installation numbers are displayed. Install. 2 Showing brewing time Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Note Show brewing time Set whether the brewing time No/Yes See "Examples of settings -...
Programming www.schaerer.com Loading MONEY amount Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Note Removing card Remove the PROGRAM card. - Inserting MONEY card Insert the MONEY A or MO- NEY B card. PROGRAM card to quit Loading MONEY amount Set and load the amount.
Programming Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Note Master (total) The MASTER counter total is displayed. xxxx.xx Master (erasable) Erase counter or continue without erasing counter. xxxx.xx Switching off payment system Parameter Parameter description Adjustment range Note Switch off accounting system...
Troubleshooting www.schaerer.com 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: ►...
Troubleshooting Display message Cause What to do Hot water heater timeout The set temperature of the hot water ► Switch the machine off and back on. boiler was not reached within 4 min- ► If the message persists: Contact your service part- utes of the unit switching on.
Safety notes www.schaerer.com Safety notes Maximum safety is one of the most important features of Schaerer AG products. The effective- ness of the safety devices is guaranteed only if the following instructions are observed to pre- vent injuries and health hazards: •...
Safety notes Hygiene regulations Water Improper handling of water can cause health problems. CAUTION! Please adhere to 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 Milk concentrate Improper handling of milk can cause health problems. CAUTION! Please adhere to the following points: User at risk! • Use milk concentrate from the original packaging. • Never refill milk concentrate. Always clean the container thoroughly before filling.
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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