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Thank you for choosing UNIC, the first French manufacturer of professional espresso machines since 1919. The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the appliances presented in this publication without notice. Read carefully the safety instructions before use. TG9066 07/2019...
1- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This device is intended to be used only for its specific use. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage caused by abnormal use or abuse. Children 8 years of age or older and persons with reduced physical, mental or sensory abilities, or lack of experience and skill may use this device, if supervised by a qualified person, or they have received the instructions for use and security necessary to understand the risks involved.
2- STANDARD VERSIONS The ACE range is available in three colors, Brushed stainless steel, White or Black. It is the sides and the rear shirt that change color. DIMENSIONS 45.3 cm Width 17.7” 77 cm Height 30.3” 63 cm Depth 24.8”...
♦ Fitting high feet Reference UNIC feet NSF: NM-176 Reference UNIC M8 x 16 bolts: 50402 For fitting the aluminium feet, once the machine is installed in its location: Screw the 50402 bolts to the aluminium feet, tip the machine onto the front two feet to screw in the aluminium feet at the base of the rubber feet at the back, and then do the same operation for bolting the feet to the front.
► Connecting the ST module to the machine ♦ LC hydraulic part With a cappuccino LC the refrigerator is delivered with the pipe already fitted in the refrigerator, it remains simply to feed it through the plate prepared for the purpose and fix it to the cappuccino outlet end. ►...
Contact temperature of the liquid Liquid level probe (triggered at <1.2 liter) 9 liter container capacity Dimensions: Outer (width * Length * height) 8.6” x 18” x 15.4” UNIC part number for the display: 45039 Temperature display Key locking of the refrigerator...
5- INTERFACE The level 0 (User) includes the main screen for making the products, the hot water, the steam and access to the quick access screen, which allows the user to have direct controls such as to Stop the machine or put it in Standby.
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Once the security code has been confirmed the levels 1 (Customer) or 2 (technician) are accessible (according to the Code).
►Miscellaneous icons Scrolls the drinks keyboards. Icon to access the «Quick access / code» screen Return to the main screen Return to the previous page Key to activate the opening of the cover of the manual trap for 10 seconds; the time required to introduce 1 or 2 doses of ground coffee and close the trap again.
► Counters This menu allows you to view the statistics for all the products produced on the machine. Note: At level 2, it is possible to perform a general reset of all counters. Level 2 (technician) required...
► Settings This menu allows you to adjust the settings of the machine such as the date and time, the desired language, the boiler temperatures and the LED colour and brightness. Note: Some settings are only accessible or changeable at level 2 (technician). Modifiable at level 2 (technician) p:24 Language p.24 Customizing p.24...
►Cleaning Milk & coffee cleaning Coffee cleaning p.32 Milk cleaning p.33 Flushing starts automatically Flushing starts automatically once you have pressed the once you have pressed the button button Powder cleaning p.34...
“UNIC” directory, following the syntax exactly. If the syntax is not exact, or if the “F_ECRAN” folder is a subfolder to any folder other than “UNIC”, the machine will not be able to find your logo. Note: accepted formats are .png or .jpg, resolution 800x480.
►CIM Note: level 2 required to change. Permits access and/or changes to the machine’s characteristics, such as: Type of machine ACE MT Purple Orange Grinders Green Pre-infusion None Left milk system Pompe Self mode Water tank Milk level sensor Milk temperature sensor Hot water Steam Decaf...
► Cleaning setup Profile 1, cleaning coffee 26h / cleaning milk 8h / cleaning powder Common to all profiles, profile change button OK = Clean machine 22h = indication of remaining time Common to all profiles Common to all profiles, Validation button Profil 2, cleaning per hour, with 3 adjustable time ranges.
► Pre-infusion and STI ♦ STI This function is common to all “coffee” cycles. It permits adjusting when in the piston cycle the infusion starts, it is particularly effective for the “1 cup” cycles. The “1 cup” quality is therefore improved and more regular, therefore programming of all the “coffee”...
1st step : to go in parameter > CIM > serial number, configure the serial number of the machine (S/N) The S/N allows the identification of the machine on the UNIC interface IOT it is unique. 2nd step : to go in other parameter > Connectivity...
►Keyboard Menu creation A maximum of 6 pages can be created: Up to 8 products per page, for 48 products maximum To delete an entire keyboard; press and hold the keyboard thumbnail until it disappears. Example: - Select the number of products desired (from 2 to 8) - Slide the desired beverages into the boxes.
► ‘PP’ Programmed parameters (single and double drinks linked) Permits programming base settings common to each product family (for example: espresso, cappuccino) created during keyboard configuration Coffee Milk foam Milk Grinder selection Left foam time Left milk time 1 cup grinder dose Right foam time Right milk time 2 cup grinder dose...
7- CLEANING & MAINTENANCE ►Cleaning external outlets / housing It is advisable to disassemble the coffee and milk outlets daily for thorough cleaning. ♦ Coffee outlet 1. Slide the coffee spout(s) down 2. Pull the spout towards you to remove 3.
♦ Coffee cleaning Tap the “Coffee cleaning” icon to access the procedure and follow it step-by-step. DON’T FORGET TO INSERT TABLET (1 tablet) (UNIC reference, box of tablets: 92060) Cleaning details: 2 minute > soak 6 minute > wash...
Cleaning kit for milk and cappuccino circuits. 1 liter bottle Urnex, UNIC 2 liter pitcher, reference: 92027 UNIC reference: 54212 ♦ Cappuccino cleaning (with LC) This includes internal cleaning of the circuit and external components related to the circuit, such as the milk tray and cappuccino outlet.
8- MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING ►Description of cycles CYCLE CAFE 1 GROUPE / COFFEE CYCLE 1 UNIT ♦ 1 group Cycles CHARGEMENT CAFE INFUSION COFFEE FEEDING INFUSION ETAT REPOS EJECTION DU MARC EJECTION OF GROUT STAND BY...
♦ Cappuccino Cycle VAPEUR VAPEUR STEAM STEAM EV LAIT CHAUD EV LAIT CHAUD HOT MILK EV HOT MILK EV EVL.G EVL.G EVL.D EVL.D EV CAPPUCCINO EV CAPPUCCINO EAU CHAUDE EAU CHAUDE CAPPUCCINO EV CAPPUCCINO EV HOT WATER HOT WATER EVC.G EVC.G LAIT LAIT...
►Component test When entering the menu the machine switches to the ‘’test’’ mode (on the duo the right screen is disabled), the group and steam heating are disabled. Note: Self-checks 1 and 2 are carried out after having left the test menu, and then the machine goes into normal operation.
Detailed name of error code Date of appearance of the error code ► Softener Unic SA, uses two softener suppliers. BRITA® and BESTMAx™ Have the hardness of the water tested in the mains, and then refer to the technical documentation of the softener used to find the best settings.
►How to ugrade CPU and Display STEP 1: CPU’s identification Software without USB Key WARNING: to avoid CPU’s destruction, you must be sure about CPU’s identification Visually Before 28.xx.xx Model 0 2 possibilities After 28.xx.xx ‘Model 0’ or ‘model 1’ Model 0 (standard) Model 1 (XL)
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Advice: leave the USB stick always connected to his socket. For the Duo the Display’s upgrade is done automatically on both side. When you insert USB Key, several possibilities: - Update CPU - Update Display - Import/export parameters - Import/export data drinks STEP 2: insert USB Key, update display first.
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*STEP 3: Update CPU When CPU “model 1” is When CPU “model 1” is already mounted in the mounted instead “model 0” When the CPU is “model 0” machine: follow process “model 1” follow process “model 0” process model will be lunch automatically After confirmation...
► Lists of cables QUANTITE REFERENCE DESIGNATION CONNECTOR NB PINS VOLTAGE ACE MT FRIGO FR8019 BLUE CABLE CONN. COIL AND CONTACT High FR8029 OPTICAL CELLS WITH CONNECTOR FR8055 EV SV EV EXTENSION CABLE TG8012 USB LINK CABLE TG8013 RS 232 TFT SCREEN LEFT TG8016 MOTOR TRAY ADAPTER CABLE CN22...
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EVRE Filling SV EVSE Hot water outlet SV EVSV Steam outlet SV EVNK / EVNC Coffee cleaning SV Left coffee SV EVKG EVP1 Pre-infusion 1 SV Air SV Steam SV EVS1 SV add water at coffee outlet, left EVAEG EVLG Latte from the LC outlet, left SV EVCG Cappuccino from the LC outlet, left SV...
► List of error codes Error code Component Error code description High level probe Connection error, level probes The two level probes not covered Low level probe error Tray rotation time-out Coffee boiler heater overheating safety device Steam boiler heater overheating safety device Group boiler heater overheating safety device Pellet cleaning unit plug open Coffee grounds drawer out...
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Left piston Jammed or simultaneous faults on the encoder and the PMBas Left piston Does not move backwards Left piston Encoder Fault Right piston Encoder Fault 41.1 Right piston Encoder Fault Right piston Low position fault Right piston Does not rise safety time-out Right piston Movement error Right piston...
► Front panel replacement Tools: -Phillips screwdriver -Flat screwdriver Unscrew the 2 screws of the bottom of the front panel. Hold the grille so it does Remove the cup rack and unscrew the 2 not fall off. front screws of the cup warmer. Remove the grille and disconnect the 3 Unscrew the 4 screws and disconnect connectors.
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Remove rear cover using Unscrew the 2 Phillips screws and then screwdriver in the notches. remove the ears (right and left) Installing the new screen: Replace the cover with the fan on the new screen, then proceed to assemble by repeating all previous operations in the reverse order.
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