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Progressive control of water flow and pressure via a mechanical internal valve, thus allowing controlled pre-infusion. La Marzocco‘s classic paddle interface, manually operated by the Barista. With dedicated coffee boilers and pressure gauges for each brew group, the Barista benefits by having real time coffee boiler...
Operating Manual V1.1 - 11/2014 Chapters 1. General Warnings and Safety Specifications page 3 La Marzocco S.r.l. 2. Definition of Models page 5 Via La Torre 14/H Località La Torre 3. Installation page 8 50038 Scarperia e San Piero (Firenze) - ITALIA 4.
1. General Warnings and Safety Specifications 4) Packaging (boxes, plastic bags, foam safety requirement. Ensure qualified WARNING parts and whatever else) must not be personnel check such connection. THIS MACHINE IS FOR PROFESSIONAL USE left around within easy reach of children, ONLY AND SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN LOCA- 9) Furthermore, you must ensure that TIONS WHERE ITS USE AND MAINTENANCE...
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• do not use the device while having no 14) In case the machine is operating that the power supply cable be fully shoes on your feet; in a faulty manner or breaks down, unfurled. • do not use extension cords in bath or disconnect it from the electrical network 17) Do not obstruct air intake and shower rooms;...
2. Definition of Model This operating manual refers exclusively to the below model, of our own manufacture: Strada 3 group Mechanical Paddle: 3MP 1) Common Dimensions, Weights, and Features Legend Main Switch Pressure Gauge (Steam Water) Pressure Gauge (Brew Water) Brew Groups Encoder Hot Water Switch...
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1) General Description 3 groups 11 liters 4000 Watts number of groups installed: The machine is built in a 3 group version Covers are installed at either end of the 3 groups 3 x 1,3 liters 3 x 800 Watts and is essentially composed of the cylindrical tank and on one of them there Covers are installed at either end of...
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• Exterior Cover CONSTRUCTION DETAILS positive-displacement pump which It consists of a stainless sheet steel They consist essentially of 2 small boilers, is activated automatically every time body. The structure has been the object of which: coffee is brewed. of specific studies to provide good 1) Coffee Boiler (hot water generator for - Pressure is displayed through a pressure aesthetics, lower ergonometric costs for...
3. Installation 2) Description of the Steam Boiler (C.V.) Composed of AISI 300 series stainless steel tube. Heating is accomplished through an immersion-type plated heating element. - Operating pressure of 1.3-1.5 bar, controlled automatically through a pressure switch or a temperature probe, adjusted to open the heating element supply circuit at 1.5 bar and close it at 1.3 bar.
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1) Accessories breaker. in order to eliminate any residual c) Indirect waste water drain system. particles which could otherwise get WARNING stuck in taps or valves thus preventing NOTE AT EACH INSTALLATION, THE MACHINE them from working properly. • The drinking water stopcock and the SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH A NEW SET Connect the water supply connection of OF TUBES FOR PLUMBING AND RELATED...
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4) Waste Water Drain Connection cAutIoN WARNING The espresso machine drain is to be BEFORE MAkING ANY ELECTRICAL U.S.A. AND CANADA ONLY connected by means of the included CONNECTIONS MAkE SURE THAT THE 2 DO NOT CONNECT TO A CIRCUIT OPERATING STRAIN RELIEF CONNECTORS ARE FIRMLY AT MORE THAN 150 v TO GROUND reinforced plastic tubing.
4. Operating the Espresso Machine and Preparing Coffee 1) Starting the Espresso Machine Filling the Boilers with Water: Once the installation procedures have Encoder been completed, it is necessary to fill the boiler tanks with water. Complete the following procedure to properly fill the boiler tanks: Display •...
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holder to the bottom of the group. Move Filter the paddle to begin the brewing process. Basket Mechanically control water and pressure flow through an internal valve to obtain Basket superior cup quality traditionally achieved Spring with “lever” machines. Manual pre- infusion allows you to bring out different Portafilter flavor components which affect the...
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not in use. The portafilters may also be IMPORTANT actively heated. This procedure may be To improve flavor, the temperature of carried out by activating one of the brew water in the coffee boiler, which has buttons to flush hot water through the a direct impact on the groups, may portafilter then turning off the water flow.
5. Preparing Other Hot Drinks 1) Steaming Milk or Other Liquids the milk to nearly 149/158° F 65/70° C. wand. Failure to do so can cause Dip one of the 2 steam wands (part 8, • Lower the pitcher so that the wand heated liquid to be transferred from the page 5) which are connected to the steam tip is just below the surface of the milk;...
6. Preventative Maintenance and Weekly Cleaning by running hot water through it several the nozzles, which may alter the flavor WARNING times. of other drinks to be heated. Hot water THE MACHINE MUST BE INSTALLED nozzles must be cleaned periodically with SO THAT QUALIFIED TECHNICAL 2) Cleaning filters and filter holders PERSONNEL CAN EASILY ACCESS IT FOR...
several times with the screen installed. 8) Water Filter/Softener P l e a s e s e e t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n 7) Water Pump accompanying the water filter/softener When brewing coffee, and you can adjust for proper operating and cleaning pump pressure by turning the by-pass...
STRADA MP Software Programming Manual Strada Programming Introduction pag 18 Accessing Programming Mode pag 20 Description of the Programming Levels pag 21 Start Up Procedures pag 24...
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Strada Programming Introduction Description • The Strada espresso machine has a very functional CPU with many programmable settings. • Additionally, there are many feedback controls to troubleshoot problems that may occur. • The following is a brief introduction to the controls and display and how they interact with the operator. Digital Display The digital display is a backlit screen capable of displaying 2 lines with 16 characters each.
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Programming Encoder The encoder knob is always located on the left of group one. By turning it to the right it is possible to increase the value. By turning it left, it is possible to decrease the value and by pushing it down, it is possible to scroll through the software menu, enter functions or confirm first installation.
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Accessing Programming Mode Description Programming Mode • To change any configurable parameter The three programming levels are as follows: the operator must first enter the programming mode. • Barista Level - No Password Necessary. • T h e re a re t h re e l e v e l s o f t h e Limited parameters are available.
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Description of the Levels Programming sequence Barista Menu • Coffee Boiler 1 Switching on/off Operating Procedure: with the coffee • Coffee Boiler 2 Switching on/off machine on, press and hold the encoder • Coffee Boiler 3 Switching on/off knob for 5 seconds and the Barista Level •...
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Description of the Levels Programming sequence Technical Menu • Operating Procedure: First hold the knob Language • for 3 seconds to achieve the OFF status, Temperature Measurement Units then realease it and press and hold it (°F - °C) • again for an additional 5 seconds.
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Description of the Levels Programming sequence Factory Menu Operating Procedure: First hold the knob for 3 seconds to achieve the OFF status, then realease it and press and hold it again for 15 additional seconds. The Factory Level menu will appear. •...
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Start Up Procedures Turning the Espresso Description Machine On! The following is the procedure for • turning on the espresso machine. Please follow the procedures carefully • to avoid any damage. Display Operating Procedure Turn the Main Switch to the On position. (ON=1, Off=Ø) The message at left will be displayed briefly.
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Start Up Procedures Description Turning the Espresso Machine Off The following is the procedure for • turning off the espresso machine. Please follow the procedure carefully • to avoid any damage. • This machine has two off settings. One setting turns off all components of the espresso machine and the other turns off power to the entire espresso machine.
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