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ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Instructions for the user CECILWARE # OF HEADS MODEL # VAE-J1 1 GROUP VAE-1 1 GROUP VAE-2 2 GROUP VAE-22 2 GROUP VAE-3 3 GROUP VSE-1 1 GROUP VSE-22 2 GROUP 43-05 20th Avenue...
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DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE S.p.A. come costruttore di MACCHINE PER CAFFÈ, dichiara che il prodotto como fabricante de CAFETERAS, declara que el producto en tant que constructeur de MACHINES A CAFE, déclare que le produit being the manufacturer of COFFEE MACHINES, hereby declares that the product erklärt als Hersteller von KAFFEEMASCHINEN, daß...
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Review Rev 04 - 05/2005 - General review...
espresso coffee machine - instructions for the user GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Please read the instructions carefully before using the machine! The espresso coffee machine that you have purchased was designed and constructed in compliance with the requirements of contemporary technologies, which provide quality and reliability. These instructions will help you to get acquainted with the advantages of this machine.
• Before the specialized personnel carrys out any maintenance operation deactivate the appliance form the electrical network through the omni-polar switch. • Follow the instructions for everyday cleaning as given is this manual. • In case of damage or improper functioning switch off the machine. Do not try to repair it yourself, but refer to specialized staff. •...
2. PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE The preparation of the coffee machine and its installation must be performed by qualified staff. WARNING Use of the machine without all the installation operations having been carried out by technical personnel could damage it se- riously.
espresso coffee machine - instructions for the user 3.2 GAS HEATING (if included) • Turn the switch (A) round to position 1; • Open the gas cock (B) placed on the network; • Keep knob (C) pressed while simultaneously pressing the ON button (D). When the flame is lit, keep knob (C) pressed for a few seconds for the thermocouple to warm up;...
5. USE 5.1 AL - SMMA VERSION • put the coffee cup under the dispensing spout; • pull the lever all the way down; • wait briefly (3 to 5 seconds); • raise the lever until you encounter some resistance, then release it; •...
espresso coffee machine - instructions for the user 5.4 AEAP - SMAT VERSION Dispensing coffee • put the coffee cup under the dispensing spout; • press the desired dose key: wait for dispensing to finish (LED comes on); • to stop coffee delivery in advance, press the delivery key again or press the STOP key; •...
5.5 SAE - SME VERSION Dispensing coffee • put the coffee cup under the dispensing spout; • press the desired dose key: wait for dispensing to finish (LED comes on); • to stop coffee delivery in advance, press the delivery key again or press the STOP key; •...
espresso coffee machine - instructions for the user 6. PREPARATION OF HOT DRINKS 6.1 DISPENSING HOT WATER MANUALLY To dispense hot water, turn the tap knob counter-clockwise (1): the amount of water which comes out of the hot water nozzle (2) will be proportional to the opening of the tap. 6.2 DISPENSING HOT WATER AUTOMATIC Programming •...
8. ACCESSORIES 8.1 THERMO-RESERVE It is practically composed of a receptacle in which a considerable quantity of coffee (2,5 lt.) is produced which constitutes a reserve in case there is a great demand for such a drink (for example, breakfast, conferences, etc.). Preparation •...
espresso coffee machine - instructions for the user 9. SOFTENER Mains water contains insoluble salts, which cause the build-up of lime scale deposits in the boiler and in other parts of the machine. The softener makes it possible to eliminate or substantially reduce the presence of these mineral salts. The resin softener has the property of retaining the calcium contained in the water.
10. CLEANING For perfect cleaning and efficiency of the appliance, several simple cleaning operations are necessary on the functional parts and accessories as well as the body panels. The indications given here are applicable for normal use of the coffee machine. If the machine is heavily used then cleaning should be per- formed more frequently.
espresso coffee machine - instructions for the user Cappuccino maker Special care is advised when cleaning the cappuccino maker. Follow these instruc- tions: • wash initially by immerging the suction tube in water and then dispensing for a few seconds; •...
espresso coffee machine - instructions for the user 12. SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING GOOD COFFEE To obtain coffee of satisfactory quality, it is important for the water used to have a value of 4-5 °F (French degrees). If the water hardness is greater, the use of a softener is advisable.
espresso coffee machine - instructions for the user 14. MALFUNCTIONS AND CORRESPONDING SOLUTIONS Indication NO POWER 1) The machine commutator is in position “0” or “1” 2) The mains power supply switch is in the OFF position TO MACHINE NO WATER 1) The water mains tap is closed IN BOILER EXCESSIVE WATER...
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Indication for SAE-SME: ALL THE LED OF ALL THE PUSH BUTTON PANELS After a few minutes, automatic filling with water is stopped: FLASH 1) Time control device has cut in 2) No water in mains for AEP-SMSA AEAP-SMAT: THE FRONT LED FLASHES INCORRECT COFFEE DELIVERY...
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