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The kb90 is tailored to suit the needs of the world’s busiest coffee bar, making espresso preparation easier for baristas. La Marzocco, considering the needs of high volume cafes and their staff, has redesigned the portafilter system to reduce the wrist strain of the user.
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Operating Manual V1.1 - 03/2019 MAN.22.1 Chapters page 3 1. General Warnings and Safety Specifications La Marzocco S.r.l. page 7 2. Definition of Available Models Via La Torre 14/H Località La Torre page 10 3. Installation 50038 Scarperia e San Piero...
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1. General Warnings and Safety Specifications years of age) with reduced WARNING CAUTION physical, sensory or mental This machine is for professional As already mentioned in capabilities, or lack of use only and should be installed the preceding notes, the experience and knowledge, in locations where its use and manufacturer shall not be held...
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must be supplied to users. on any further and contact your codes. installation Users are asked to read dealer or retailer immediately. They also must comply to the the enclosed warnings and will send out specialized personnel manufacturer’s instructions, authorized to perform service on cautions carefully, as they and must be performed by provide valuable information...
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been done properly as it indicated on such adapters • do not use extension cords represents fundamental and extension cords. in bath or shower rooms; safety requirement. Ensure • do not unplug the device 12) This device must be used qualified personnel check...
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by unplugging the cord or should plan machine from the electctrical by switching off the relative make use of an omnipolar network by switching off the circuit breaker. connector during installation, relative circuit breaker cleaning operation, follow as required by local, national, close off the water supply;...
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2. Definition of Available Models This operating manual refers exclusively to the following models, of our own manufacture: kb90 model 2 and 3 groups Legend Main Switch Pressure Gauge (Steam & Brew water) Brew Groups Control Panel Group #1 Keypad Digital Display Steam Wand Steam Knob...
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1) General Description minutes. Operating pressure is maintained operating pressure of 9 bar. The following The machine is built in 2 and 3 coffee by temperature probe and PID controller. is a list of effective volume and power group versions and is essentially composed The steam boiler has various fittings used ratings according to the number of groups of the following parts:...
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• Brewing groups • Water pump • Machine CE plate: They consist of a precision casting made The rotary vane pump, is installed on the of stainless steel. The brewing group water supply tubing and is set up to operate accepts the portafilter used to hold the anytime the coffee groups are activated, ground coffee;...
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3. Installation WARNING RATED COFFEE STEAM RATED POWER CORD TOTAL MODEL/SERIES GROUP V/Hz POWER INPUT BOILER BOILER SIZE (mm²) WATTAGE The machine is intended to be WATTAGE WATTAGE permanently connected to fixed AC220-240V/60Hz 5666 1600 3000 5666 24.6 SEE ELECTRICAL 5360 1600 3000...
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WARNING WARNING WARNING At each installation, the Hazardous voltage disconnect This appliance is not intended machine should be equipped from power supply before for use by persons (including with a new set of tubes for servicing. children) with reduced physical, plumbing and related gaskets.
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Note: • If the machine has been temporarily WARNING • The drinking water mains valve and housed in settings with a room The Coffee Boiler and Steam the circuit breakers for the electrical temperature of less 0°C/32°F, the Boiler contain water at system need to be located in the most machine must be placed in a warmer convenient position for the operator to...
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1) Installation on the counter 2) Accessories The image below shows the recommended method to drill the hole on the counter. Check the package to make sure that the following accessories are included: • a number of 1-dose and 2-dose portafilters orresponding to the number of groups;...
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In order to enable you to check if your water LA MARZOCCO WATER CALCULATOR (http:// steel braided hoses. Before connecting the supply is within the suggested ranges, La www.lamarzocco.com/water_calculator/).
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that provides power to the entire espresso c) Quick connection between the water pump and 6) Waste water drain connection the espresso coffee machine machine. There are different types of cable The espresso machine drain is to be based upon the electrical requirements of The electrical connection must be made connected by means of the included the espresso machine purchased:...
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4. Machine Operation and Coffee Preparation CAUTION WARNING group cover from the top of the machine. Never remove the filter holder This machine is designed only for First remove the group tray from the top of the machine exposing the cup tray. when water is being delivered.
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boiler to a predetermined level and will temperature, the light on the Hot water through the portafilter. You should allow shut off when full. dispense button will light. hot water to pass through the empty When the espresso machine is ready to portafilter(s) for a few seconds each time, Note: It may happen that the air inside the operate all lights on the keypads will light.
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Software Programming Manual for further 9) Cup Warmer Filter Basket instructions. Press Cup Warmer Button for enabled or Porta Filter disabled the cup warmer. This function 8) General notes for coffee preparation work in two modes continuous or timed O-ring Gasket The portafilters must remain heated since (see the Software Programming Manual they are at the lowest position of the...
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5. Dispensing Steam and Hot Water 1) Steaming milk or other liquids itself with an appropriate cloth. This button commands the hot water delivery. In order to allow for any condensed water In order to prepare milk for making in the wand to be released ALWAYS allow cappuccino with the right amount of foam, The volume of water delivered may some steam to be discharged by turning on...
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6. Maintenance and Periodic Cleaning Operations WARNING WARNING WARNING If the above-mentioned The machine must be installed so This machine is for professional instructions are not adhered that qualified technical presonnel use only and should be installed to the manufacturer cannot be can easily access it for eventual in locations where its use and held responsible for damage to...
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Note: Do not perform the cleaning procedure soft, non abrasive cloth in the direction of - Put 2 or 3 teaspoons of cleaning when other groups are dispensing coffee. the glazing marks, if any. Do not use any detergent for coffee machines in about alcohol or solvents whatsoever on painted 1/2 a litre of water inside a heat-resistant 2) Cleaning filters...
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IMPORTANT If the machine has not been used for more than 8 hours or, in any case, after long periods of being idle, in order to use the machine to its full potential it is necessary to perform some cleaning cycles before brewing beverages as follows: - Groups: with the portafilters engaged in the groups brew water through each for...
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7. De-commissioning and Demolition 1) De-commissioning and demolition Remove the hose connecting the espresso Recycling notice: Warning for the protection of the machine to the water pump. Remove environment. Start by setting the main switch to the “0” the reinforced plastic tubing on the drain Used Electrical and electronic waste or OFF position.
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8. Mandatory Maintenance and Check-up Operations These operations are in addition to the Maintenance and Periodic Cleaning Operations as specified in Chapter 6. The following maintenance and check-up operations sould be carried out by a qualified technician. The time required for the periodic maintenance is determinated by the quantity of daily work and/or coffee consumption. N.B.
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9. Precision Scale WARNING Legend Handle with care maximum load Scale crosspiece 1Kg do not lift. Drain grille Scale individual grid WARNING Removable drain tray The individual grid of the scale is a fragile component, handle and store with care. WARNING The height of the bottom tray is fixed.
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If you wash the grid under a strong To remove the electronic box you need to - Use only original La Marzocco filters and water flow, remove the magnetic support remove the drain tray, unscrew and remove...
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10. Straight-in 1) Installing the portafilters Rotate Insert Straight-in 2) Removal the portafilters Press Extract...
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11. Software Programming Guide “Barista” Programming 94.4 00:00 95.5 95.1 page 32 Press and hold the T3 button for 5 seconds. Group Dose Scale Water Dose Coffee Boiler Settings Configuration Settings Settings page 41 page 55 page 57 page 60 Water Dose Water Dose ENABLED...
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“Barista” Programming Pre-Inf Cup Warmer Steam Flush Flush Flush Time Settings DISABLED ENABLED ENABLED 2,0 s page 62 page 64 page 66 page 68 page 70 Group 1 Pre-Inf Pre-Inf Settings Exit 0s Wet 0s Hold Exit Menu page 62 page 63 page 72 CB1 Temperature...
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“Technical” Programming 94.4 00:00 95.5 95.1 page 32 Press and hold the T3 button for 10 seconds. Enter Password page 38 Language Temp Units Name Group Dose ENGLISH CELSIUS LaMarzocco Settings page 73 page 75 page 77 page 79 Flush Steam Flush Eco Mode Auto On/Off...
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Programming Introduction Description • This espresso machine has a CPU and many configurable settings. • Additionally, there are many feedback controls employed in this espresso machine to troubleshoot problems should they occur. • The following is a brief introduction to the controls and display and how they interact with the operator. Digital Display Digital display 3rd group coffee boiler temperature...
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Programming Keypad Group 1 The keypad has two functions. The first is for control of the espresso. The second is for programming individual software parameters. The programming of the individual parameters is possible only using the buttons in the group 1 (group starting from the left). Button Description This button is used to control the brewing of the single espresso.
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First Use Procedure Description Turning the Espresso Programming Mode Machine On The following is the procedure to be • Proceed checking for water connection followed for the first use of the espresso to the espresso machine. machine. • Proceed making sure you have filled the •...
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Start Up Procedures Description Turning the Espresso Programming Mode Machine On The following is the procedure for turning • Proceed making sure you have filled the on the power to the espresso machine. boilers. • Please follow the procedures carefully to avoid any damage to the espresso 00:00 machine.
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Shut Down Procedures Description Turning the Espresso Programming Mode Machine Off The following is the procedure for turning • This machine has two off settings. One off power to the espresso machine. setting turns off all of the components • Please follow the procedures carefully in the espresso machine and the other to avoid any damage to the espresso turns off power to the complete espresso...
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Accessing Programming Mode Description Programming Mode Programming Mode • To change the values of any parameter • Barista Programming - The parameters the operator must first enter into the contained within this level are ones programming mode. the operator can change to affect the •...
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Accessing Programming Mode Description Programming Mode Programming Mode • Technical Programming - The parameters contained within this level are ones the operator can change to affect the performance of the espresso machine. 94.4 00:00 These parameters are set in the factory 95.5 95.1 their...
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Cleaning Cycles Description Programming Mode Cleaning Cycles • This parameter allows the operator • The rinsing procedure is provided to give to carry out the washing of the coffee the operator more flexibility and freedom groups, in an automatic way, by running with regard to this operation.
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Brewratio Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Programming Mode Brewratio The procedure for weighing the filter • To brew in brew ratio mode, set this holder either empty or filled with coffee mode by entering the software settings. powder is shown below.
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • It is possible to set the dose for both program the amount of coffee (brewing a short and a long shot on the same amount) for each Selection Indicator. Selection Indicator.
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • It is possible to set the dose for both program the amount of coffee (brewing a short and a long shot on the same amount) for each Selection Indicator. Selection Indicator.
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“Barista” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • It is possible to set the dose for both program the amount of coffee (brewing a short and a long shot on the same amount) for each Selection Indicator.
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“Barista” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • It is possible to set the dose for both program the amount of coffee (brewing a short and a long shot on the same amount) for each Selection Indicator.
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • It is possible to set the dose for both program the amount of coffee (brewing a short and a long shot on the same amount) for each Selection Indicator. Selection Indicator.
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • It is possible to set the dose for both a program the amount of coffee (brewing short and a long shot on the same key. amount) each button...
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • It is possible to set the dose for both a program the amount of coffee (brewing short and a long shot on the same key. amount) each button...
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“Barista” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Program Dose Programming Mode Scales • This parameter allows the operator to • For greater accuracy and consistency of view and manually change each dose for the doses, it is recommended that you each key.
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“Barista” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Program Dose Programming Mode Scales • This parameter allows the operator to • For greater accuracy and consistency of view and manually change each dose for the doses, it is recommended that you each key.
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“Barista” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Program Dose Programming Mode Scales • This parameter allows the operator to • For greater accuracy and consistency of view and manually change each dose for the doses, it is recommended that you each key.
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to copy the doses present of each key to the others. Group Dose Settings Copy Dose Display Operating Procedure When the espresso machine is turned on, press and hold the T3 button to access the “Barista”...
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to copy the doses present of each key to the others. Group Dose Settings Copy Dose Display Operating Procedure Press the key where you want to paste the previously copied setting. Successful programming is indicated by Push to Paste the fixed lighting of the key.
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to cancel all the doses set. Group Dose Settings Reset Volume Doses Display Operating Procedure When the espresso machine is turned on, press and hold the T3 button to access the “Barista”...
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to cancel all the doses set. Group Dose Settings Reset Volume Doses Display Operating Procedure Press T1 or T2 to continue with the programming of the other parameters. Press T2 and T3 at the same time to exit the programming mode and return to the normal use of the...
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“Barista” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Programming Mode Scale Configuration • This parameter allows the operator to • The dose can be set by pulses or by view and manually change each dose for mass (weight). each Selection Indicator. Group Dose •...
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“Barista” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Programming Mode Scale Configuration • This parameter allows the operator to • The dose can be set by pulses or by view and manually change each dose for mass (weight). each Selection Indicator. Group Dose •...
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Water Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • This feature can be enabled or disabled. program the amount of water (brewing amount) for the hot water button. Group Dose Settings Water Dose Settings Display Operating Procedure When the espresso machine is turned on, press and hold the T3 button...
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Water Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • This feature can be enabled or disabled. program the amount of water (brewing amount) for the hot water button. Group Dose Settings Water Dose Settings Display Operating Procedure Program...
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Water Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • This feature can be enabled or disabled. program the amount of water (brewing amount) for the hot water button. Group Dose Settings Water Dose Settings Display Operating Procedure Press T1...
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Coffee Boiler • This parameter allows the operator to • This parameter allows the operator to enable/disable the coffee boiler. program the coffee boiler temperature. Each group can have a different Group Dose programming. Settings Coffee Boiler Settings Display...
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Coffee Boiler • This parameter allows the operator to • This parameter allows the operator to enable/disable the coffee boiler. program the coffee boiler temperature. Each group can have a different Group Dose programming. Settings Coffee Boiler Settings Display...
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“Barista” Programming Description Pre-Infusion or Pre-Brewing Programming Mode • This parameter allows the operator to pre-brewing cycle; during this time the program the time of pre-brewing of pump is active. Once the pre-brewing water with the coffee. Each group can cycle is over, the normal brewing cycle Group Dose have a different programming.
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“Barista” Programming Description Pre-Infusion or Pre-Brewing Programming Mode • This parameter allows the operator to pre-brewing cycle; during this time the program the time of pre-brewing of pump is active. Once the pre-brewing water with the coffee. Each group can cycle is over, the normal brewing cycle Group Dose have a different programming.
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Cup Warmer • This parameter allows the operator to • This function is displayed only on the enable or disable the cups heating models of espresso machine equipped function. with this accessory. Group Dose Settings Cup Warmer ENABLED Display...
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Cup Warmer • This parameter allows the operator to • This function is displayed only on the enable or disable the cups heating models of espresso machine equipped function. with this accessory. Group Dose Settings Cup Warmer ENABLED Display...
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Steam Flush • This parameter allows the operator to • If the Steam Flush function is enabled enable or disable the Steam Flush in the menu, steam will be delivered by function. the group with a delay of 2 seconds form Group Dose portafilter removal.
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Steam Flush • This parameter allows the operator to • If the Steam Flush function is enabled enable or disable the Steam Flush in the menu, steam will be delivered by function. the group with a delay of 2 seconds form Group Dose portafilter removal.
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Flush • This parameter allows the operator to • If the Flush function is enabled in the enable or disable the Flush function. menu, hot water will be delivered by the group with a delay of 2 seconds form Group Dose portafilter removal.
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Flush • This parameter allows the operator to • If the Flush function is enabled in the enable or disable the Flush function. menu, hot water will be delivered by the group with a delay of 2 seconds form Group Dose portafilter removal.
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Flush Time • This parameter allows the operator to • This parameter is activated by pressing adjust the delivery time of hot water to the button T3. A value equal to “0” wash the group. (zero) means a continuous delivery of Group Dose hot water.
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Flush Time • This parameter allows the operator to • This parameter is activated by pressing adjust the delivery time of hot water to the button T3. A value equal to “0” wash the group. (zero) means a continuous delivery of Group Dose hot water.
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“Barista” Programming Description Programming Mode Exit Menu • This parameter allows the operator to exit the “Barista” programming and return to the normal use of the espresso Group Dose machine. Settings Exit Menu Display Operating Procedure Press the T3 button to exit the “Barista”...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Language • This parameter allows the technician to change the language of the display. Enter Password ****** Language ENGLISH Display Operating Procedure When the espresso machine is turned on, press and hold the T3 button .
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Language • This parameter allows the technician to change the language of the display. Enter Password ****** Language ENGLISH Display Operating Procedure To exit the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 until the exit menu is Exit Menu...
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“Technical” Programming Description Temperature Measurement Units Programming Mode • This parameter allows the technician to change the temperature display from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit Enter Password and vice versa. ****** Temp Units CELSIUS Display Operating Procedure After accessing the “Technical” programming menu and entering the password, use the buttons T1 and T2 Enter Password ******...
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“Technical” Programming Description Temperature Measurement Units Programming Mode • This parameter allows the technician to change the temperature display from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit Enter Password and vice versa. ****** Temp Units CELSIUS Display Operating Procedure Alternatively, you can exit the “Technical” programming and return to the normal use of the espresso machine 94.4 00:00 by pressing T2...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Name • This parameter allows the technician to • The user name is displayed continuously program a 16 character user name. on the display on the second line. Enter Password ****** Name LaMarzocco Display Operating Procedure After accessing the “Technical”...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Name • This parameter allows the technician to • The user name is displayed continuously program a 16 character user name. on the display on the second line. Enter Password ****** Name LaMarzocco Display Operating Procedure Alternatively, you can exit the “Technical”...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • It is possible to set the dose for both program the amount of coffee (brewing a short and a long shot on the same amount) for each Selection Indicator. Selection Indicator.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • It is possible to set the dose for both program the amount of coffee (brewing a short and a long shot on the same amount) for each Selection Indicator. Selection Indicator.
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“Technical” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • It is possible to set the dose for both program the amount of coffee (brewing a short and a long shot on the same amount) for each Selection Indicator.
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“Technical” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • It is possible to set the dose for both program the amount of coffee (brewing a short and a long shot on the same amount) for each Selection Indicator.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • It is possible to set the dose for both program the amount of coffee (brewing a short and a long shot on the same amount) for each Selection Indicator. Selection Indicator.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • It is possible to set the dose for both a program the amount of coffee (brewing short and a long shot on the same key. amount) each button...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • It is possible to set the dose for both a program the amount of coffee (brewing short and a long shot on the same key. amount) each button...
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“Technical” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Program Dose Programming Mode Scales • This parameter allows the operator to • For greater accuracy and consistency of view and manually change each dose for the doses, it is recommended that you each key.
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“Technical” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Program Dose Programming Mode Scales • This parameter allows the operator to • For greater accuracy and consistency of view and manually change each dose for the doses, it is recommended that you each key.
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“Technical” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Program Dose Programming Mode Scales • This parameter allows the operator to • For greater accuracy and consistency of view and manually change each dose for the doses, it is recommended that you each key.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to copy the doses present of each key to the others. Enter Password ****** Copy Dose Display Operating Procedure After accessing the “Technical” programming menu and entering the password, use the buttons T1 and T2 Enter Password ******...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to copy the doses present of each key to the others. Enter Password ****** Copy Dose Display Operating Procedure Press the key where you want to paste the previously copied setting. Successful programming is indicated by Push to Paste the fixed lighting of the key.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to cancel all the doses set. Enter Password ****** Reset Volume Doses Display Operating Procedure After accessing the “Technical” programming menu and entering the password, use the buttons T1 and T2 Enter Password ******...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Program Dose • This parameter allows the operator to cancel all the doses set. Enter Password ****** Reset Volume Doses Display Operating Procedure Press T1 or T2 to continue with the programming of the other parameters. Alternatively, you can exit the “Technical”...
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“Technical” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Programming Mode Program Scales • This parameter enables the technician to set some scale parameters like: Enabling/disabling offset Enter Password parameter; ****** - Setting the weight reading time; - Calibrating the scales; Scale - Updating the scale software.
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“Technical” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Programming Mode Program Scales • This parameter enables the technician to set some scale parameters like: Enabling/disabling offset Enter Password parameter; ****** - Setting the weight reading time; - Calibrating the scales; Scale - Updating the scale software.
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“Technical” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Programming Mode Program Scales • This parameter enables the technician to set some scale parameters like: Enabling/disabling offset Enter Password parameter; ****** - Setting the weight reading time; - Calibrating the scales; Scale - Updating the scale software.
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“Technical” Programming (only on ABR espresso machine models) Description Programming Mode Program Scales • This parameter enables the technician to set some scale parameters like: Enabling/disabling offset Enter Password parameter; ****** - Setting the weight reading time; - Calibrating the scales; Scale - Updating the scale software.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Water Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • This feature can be enabled or disabled. program the amount of water (brewing amount) for the hot water button. Enter Password ****** Water Dose Settings Display Operating Procedure After accessing the “Technical”...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Water Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • This feature can be enabled or disabled. program the amount of water (brewing amount) for the hot water button. Enter Password ****** Water Dose Settings Display Operating Procedure Program...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Water Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • This feature can be enabled or disabled. program the amount of water (brewing amount) for the hot water button. Enter Password ****** Water Dose Settings Display Operating Procedure Press T1...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Water Dose • This parameter allows the operator to • This feature can be enabled or disabled. program the amount of water (brewing amount) for the hot water button. Enter Password ****** Water Dose Settings Display Operating Procedure Alternatively, you can exit the “Technical”...
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“Technical” Programming Description though the temperature of the boiler Programming Mode Coffee Boiler may vary slightly, the temperature of the • This parameter enables the technician water exiting the group is constant. to set various parameters of the coffee • To properly calibrate the temperature boiler.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Coffee Boiler • The OFFSET parameter is used to can cause unexpected results. calibrate the coffee boiler temperature • It is important to write down this value system to ensure the display temperature before making changes to be sure you Enter Password accurately represents the temperature can return to the factory programming if...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Coffee Boiler • The OFFSET parameter is used to can cause unexpected results. calibrate the coffee boiler temperature • It is important to write down this value system to ensure the display temperature before making changes to be sure you Enter Password accurately represents the temperature can return to the factory programming if...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Steam Boiler • This parameter enables the technician Temperature Pressure to set various parameters of the steam boiler. 247°F/119°C 1.0 bar Enter Password • The temperature of saturated water is 260°F/127°C 1.5 bar ****** proportional to the pressure inside the Steam Boiler.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Steam Boiler • The parameter filling WITH PUMP allows process can reduce the overall dispens- the technician to select the activation ing pressure in the brew boiler. of the water pump during the automatic • During the auto-fill cycle, if a brew Enter Password filling cycle of the service boiler.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Steam Boiler valve has triggered disable the function. boiler, discharging about one half of the • Should the safety valve fail to trigger water contained in the boiler. within approximately one minute of the • This procedure is recommended in case Enter Password temperature reaching 140°C, disable the machine should remain inactive for...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Steam Boiler Enter Password ****** Steam Boiler Settings Display Operating Procedure Press Water Button Enter when Empty Press the hot water button to start draining the water contained in the steam boiler. Press the T3 button Wait for Steam when the boiler is empty, wait for refilling completion.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Steam Boiler Enter Password ****** Steam Boiler Settings Display Operating Procedure To exit the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 until the exit menu is Exit Menu displayed. Press the T3 button to exit the menu and return to the normal use of the espresso machine.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Steam Boiler • The parameter “Level Sensit.” allows the • The black connection cable corresponds technician to select the probe sensitivity to the working level probe. for steam boiler filling according to water • The red connection cable corresponds to Enter Password hardness.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Steam Boiler • The parameter “Level Sensit.” allows the • The black connection cable corresponds technician to select the probe sensitivity to the working level probe. for steam boiler filling according to water • The red connection cable corresponds to Enter Password hardness.
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“Technical” Programming Description Pre-Infusion or Pre-Brewing Programming Mode • This parameter allows the operator to pre-brewing cycle; during this time the program the time of pre-brewing of pump is active. Once the pre-brewing water with the coffee. Each group can cycle is over, the normal brewing cycle Enter Password have a different programming.
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“Technical” Programming Description Pre-Infusion or Pre-Brewing Programming Mode • This parameter allows the operator to pre-brewing cycle; during this time the program the time of pre-brewing of pump is active. Once the pre-brewing water with the coffee. Each group can cycle is over, the normal brewing cycle Enter Password have a different programming.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Crono Function • When enabled, this parameter displays a • If enabled, the Chrono function is timer that times each shot. permanently displayed during brewing, • The timer is reset each time a button on while during wait state it alternates with Enter Password the keypad is pressed.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Crono Function • When enabled, this parameter displays a • If enabled, the Chrono function is timer that times each shot. permanently displayed during brewing, • The timer is reset each time a button on while during wait state it alternates with Enter Password the keypad is pressed.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Clock Adjust • This parameter allows the user to set the • There are 4 changeable values within time of day and the day of the week. this parameter: • This parameter is used to display time •...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Clock Adjust • This parameter allows the user to set the • There are 4 changeable values within time of day and the day of the week. this parameter: • This parameter is used to display time •...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Cup Warmer • This parameter allows the technician • This parameter allows the technician to to enable or disable the cups heating select the operating of the cup warmer function. by time or by button on the control Enter Password •...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Cup Warmer • This parameter allows the technician • This parameter allows the technician to to enable or disable the cups heating select the operating of the cup warmer function. by time or by button on the control Enter Password •...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Cup Warmer • This parameter allows the technician • This parameter allows the technician to to enable or disable the cups heating select the operating of the cup warmer function. by time or by button on the control Enter Password •...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Auto ON/OFF • This parameter allows the technician to • This feature also allows the espresso program the espresso machine to turn on machine to remain in the off condition at a preset time and turn off at a preset for one repeating closed day.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Auto ON/OFF • This parameter allows the technician to • This feature also allows the espresso program the espresso machine to turn on machine to remain in the off condition at a preset time and turn off at a preset for one repeating closed day.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Auto ON/OFF • This parameter allows the technician to • This feature also allows the espresso program the espresso machine to turn on machine to remain in the off condition at a preset time and turn off at a preset for one repeating closed day.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode ECO Mode • This parameter allows the technician to • It is possible to set this parameter also set up a temperature to be maintained during the normal operation of the in case of a temporary non utilization of machine by pressing T1 and T2 at the Enter Password the espresso machine.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode ECO Mode • This parameter allows the technician to • It is possible to set this parameter also set up a temperature to be maintained during the normal operation of the in case of a temporary non utilization of machine by pressing T1 and T2 at the Enter Password the espresso machine.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Steam Flush • This parameter allows the technician • If the Steam Flush function is enabled to enable or disable the Steam Flush in the menu, steam will be delivered by function. the group with a delay of 2 seconds form Enter Password portafilter removal.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Steam Flush • This parameter allows the technician • If the Steam Flush function is enabled to enable or disable the Steam Flush in the menu, steam will be delivered by function. the group with a delay of 2 seconds form Enter Password portafilter removal.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Flush • This parameter allows the technician to • If the Flush function is enabled in the enable or disable the Flush function. menu, hot water will be delivered by the group with a delay of 2 seconds form Enter Password portafilter removal.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Flush • This parameter allows the technician to • If the Flush function is enabled in the enable or disable the Flush function. menu, hot water will be delivered by the group with a delay of 2 seconds form Enter Password portafilter removal.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Flush Time • This parameter allows the operator to • This parameter is activated by pressing adjust the delivery time of hot water to the button T3. A value equal to “0” wash the group. (zero) means a continuous delivery of Group Dose hot water.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Flush Time • This parameter allows the operator to • This parameter is activated by pressing adjust the delivery time of hot water to the button T3. A value equal to “0” wash the group. (zero) means a continuous delivery of Group Dose hot water.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Coffee Dose Counter • This parameter allows the technician • This parameter displays different values: to review the total doses dispensed for • Total coffee doses; each button. • Coffee doses for each button; Enter Password •...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Coffee Dose Counter • This parameter allows the technician • This parameter displays different values: to review the total doses dispensed for • Total coffee doses; each button. • Coffee doses for each button; Enter Password •...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Coffee Dose Counter • This parameter allows the technician • This parameter displays different values: to review the total doses dispensed for • Total coffee doses; each button. • Coffee doses for each button; Enter Password •...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Filter Alarm • This parameter enables the technician • A value of 0 (zero) disables the filter to program an alarm that will alert the alarm parameter. user about the need for maintenance or • This feature can be enabled or disabled. Enter Password replacement of the water filter.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Filter Alarm • This parameter enables the technician • A value of 0 (zero) disables the filter to program an alarm that will alert the alarm parameter. user about the need for maintenance or • This feature can be enabled or disabled. Enter Password replacement of the water filter.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Filter Alarm • This parameter enables the technician • A value of 0 (zero) disables the filter to program an alarm that will alert the alarm parameter. user about the need for maintenance or • This feature can be enabled or disabled. Enter Password replacement of the water filter.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Reset • This parameter allows the technician to • It is possible to reset the settings you reset all the values returning to initial made in the “Barista” programming or factory settings. the settings you made in the “Technical” Enter Password programming.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Reset • This parameter allows the technician to • It is possible to reset the settings you reset all the values returning to initial made in the “Barista” programming or factory settings. the settings you made in the “Technical” Enter Password programming.
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Update Firmware • This parameter allows the technician to update the control unit of the espresso machine via a USB Pendrive. Enter Password ****** Update Firmware Display Operating Procedure After accessing the “Technical” programming menu and entering the password, use the buttons T1 and T2 Enter Password ******...
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“Technical” Programming Description Programming Mode Exit Menu • This parameter allows the technician to exit the “Technical” programming and return to the normal use of the espresso Enter Password machine. ****** Exit Menu Display Operating Procedure Press the T3 button to exit the “Technical”...
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Troubleshooting • This espresso machine is equipped with several feedback mechanisms that alert the operator when an unusual condition occurs. Additionally the espresso machine will warn the operator when certain parameters fall below or above the programmed point. These errors and warnings will appear as a message in the display. •...
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Message Description Message Solution When the flowmeter alarm is displayed, push a button to turn off the alarm. This problem is a result of water Flow Meter 1 This message is displayed when the CPU does not not flowing through the flow meter. This can be caused by the coffee packed too tightly, a blockage in the receive the appropriate signal from the flowmeter.
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