Install the Zarre on a solid, flat surface Do not cover the Zarre with any cloths while it is turned on Do not place any liquids on the cup warmer When uninstalling or moving the Zarre...
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It is recommended to plug the Zarre directly into a wall sock- et instead of a power strip. The Zarre requires up to 1.5KW while heating Keep the power cord and controller cable away from liquids and sharp objects Keep the Zarre away from other heat sources Turn both the steam and hot water valves clockwise to close them prior to powering on the Zarre.
Alert Indicators Red light blinks at high speed - Water reservoir is empty Red light blinks at medium speed - Steam boiler is filling Red light blinks at slow speed - Brew boiler is filling Green light will blink until the brew boiler reaches set temperature The steam boiler is fully heated when the steam pressure gauge reads between 1-2 bars.
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Direct plumbing (optional) Installing the drain hose to the drip tray (optional) 1. Remove the cap from the center of the drip tray 2. Connect the drain hose to the barb fitting on the underside of the drip tray. If there are any leaks, secure the hose with a hose clamp.
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2. Detach the 1/8th inlet hose from the push fitting at the right of the reservoir 3. Pull the reservoir up and out of the Zarre body 4. Wash with warm water and soap and rinse thoroughly. To avoid distortion of the plastic, do not use hot water.
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Powering on the Zarre 1. Turn on the main power switch at the back of the Zarre. 2. Press the power button on the front left panel 3. The vibration pump should start working to fill the boilers 4. Once the green light stops blinking and the steam pressure gauge settles between 1-2, the machine is fully heated and ready to use.
Setting Shot Count From the controller’s home screen, select the Settings icon and then select ‘Count’. In the Count menu, the lifetime shot count of the machine is displayed as Total Shot Count. A resettable shot counter for maintenance reminders is displayed as Shot Count.
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From the homescreen of the controller, touch the clock Select one of the two cup icons (Auto1 or Auto2) In addition to a Manual Mode, the Zarre features two programmable Auto modes. In Auto mode, the user is able to program Pre-infusion Time, followed by ‘Pre-infu- sion Stop’, and lastly ‘Shot Time’.
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(Pre-infusion Time and Pre-Infusion Stop combined) totals 15 seconds and Shot Time is set to 35 seconds, The Zarre will transition into full power infusion for 20 seconds. Shot Time can be set between 10 seconds and 120 seconds.
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Brewing a shot of espresso 1. Insert a basket into one of the portafilters 2. Fill a portafilter with an adequate amount of finely ground coffee. Groom and tamp the grounds. 3. Lock the portafilter into the group head by rotating it counter clockwise.
Steaming Milk 1. Fill a milk pitcher with approximately ¾ of the desired target volume of milk (the milk will expand during steaming) 2. Place a towel over the steam wand tip, then open the steam valve to purge the steam wand for approximately 3 seconds. This will heat the wand and remove any liquid water.
Dispensing Hot Water 1. Turn the water valve (on right) counterclockwise to initiate a flow of hot water. 2. Turn the water valve clockwise to close and stop the flow. Make sure to grip the water wand by the silicone sleeve to prevent burning your fingers.
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Daily cleaning - Drain Tray Pull out the drain tray to remove it Remove the drain tray grate cover Dump contents of tray, rinse or scrub with soapy water as necessary Replace drain tray and drain tray grate cover Weekly Cleaning - Group head Remove the basket, then Insert the backflush disk into a portafilter Add about 1 teaspoon of foaming coffee detergent,...
Weekly Cleaning - Steam wand Remove the steam wand tip and soak both the top and the wand in a milk pitcher full of hot water. It is recommended to add a cleaning solution like Full Circle Milk Wash or Rinza (found on prima-coffee.com).
Until the reservoir is filled and steam pressure is between 1-2 bars, the light will flicker. Q. Why does the Zarre make noise when turning on? A. Make sure there’s enough water in the reservoir, but this noise is the normal result of water moving from the reservoir into the vibratory pump.
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