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  • Page 1 Automatic machine for espresso coffee and hot beverages ATTENTION: Read this user manual carefully before using the machine.

  • Page 2: Notitolo

    Thank you for choosing one of our products. We hope that this choice will fully meet your expectations. The Bialetti Espresso System is the result of years of passion and deep research into coffee and its different ways to prepare it.

  • Page 3: Main Parts

    English MAIN PARTS Water tank lid Cup holder (small cups) Water tank Cup holder (mugs) Used capsule drawer Drip tray Power cord Power button Capsule loading tray Chassis plug Cup holder surface Ventilation fan Touch control panel Display Hot water dispensing spout Coffee dispensing spout Moving coffee dispensing spout Cappuccinatore...
  • Page 4 English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never allow water to The machine may be used come into contact by children older than 8 or with by persons with reduced electrical parts of the physical, mental or sensory machine: danger abilities or lacking sufficient short circuit! experience and/or skills,...
  • Page 5 English Power Supply Do not use the power cord to carry or pull the machine. Do not pull out The machine must be the plug by the power connected to the power cord or touch it with wet supply service hands or feet.
  • Page 6 English Fire Safety Precautions Do not use open flames and/or incandescent In case of fire, use carbon objects near the machine dioxide (CO2) so as not to damage or extinguishers. Do not use melt the machine housing. water powder extinguishers. Do not use the coffee Suitable Location...
  • Page 7 English Cleaning the machine Using Milk Before cleaning Milk must be used and machine, switch OFF (0) stored in accordance with the power button and the the instructions given on remove the plug from the the manufacturer's original power socket. Wait for the packaging.
  • Page 8 - are of time, turn it off and allowed access unplug it from the outlet. service area. Store the machine in a dry place, out of the reach of children. Keep it protected from dust and dirt.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    English CONTENTS 10.2 CLEANING AND SCHEDULED NOTITOLO MAINTENANCE MAIN PARTS 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL 11.1 WARNING SIGNALS 1.1 PREAMBLE 11.2 PROBLEMS - CAUSES - SOLUTIONS 1.2 ICONS USED 12 STORAGE - DISPOSAL 2 INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLIANCE 12.1 LOCATION CHANGE 2.1 INFORMATION FOR THE MAINTENANCE 12.2 INACTIVITY AND STORAGE...

  • Page 10: Introduction To The Manual

    English INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL This product has been manufactured by SaGa Coffee S.p.A. Preamble and sold under its own responsibility. SaGa Coffee S.p.A. is the guarantor of the product. Saeco is a registered trademark of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and its use is licensed This publication by Koninklijke Philips N.V.

  • Page 11: Icons Used

    English Icons Used Various kinds of warnings are contained in this manual to highlight the different hazard or competence levels. Each icon is followed by a message suggesting operating and behaviour procedures and providing useful information for the correct operation of the machine. Warning It is used to highlight danger situations for the persons in charge of using, refilling and servicing the machine.

  • Page 12: Information About The Appliance

    Manufacturer and performed operation on the machine. by unauthorised personnel; • use of non-original BIALETTI PROFESSIONAL capsules. • machine installation in an outdoor environment. In such cases the customer will be charged with the machine repair cost.

  • Page 13: Appliance Identification

    English Appliance Identification Assistance service The appliance is identified by the model name and serial In the event of a failure or malfunction that can not be number shown on the special plate. solved, please contact: Revolvo srl Tel: +39 800124588 (from landline) Tel +39 0221116486 info@revolvo.it http://www.revolvo.it/index.aspx...

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    Supply Voltage See the data plate Power cord length approx. 1,200 mm Water Capacity 4 litres tank Used BIALETTI PROFESSIONAL 50 capsules capsule drawer Capsule Type BIALETTI PROFESSIONAL Control panel Front panel A-weighted sound pressure level less than 70 dB...

  • Page 15: Safety

    English SAFETY It is mandatory to: Preamble • check conformity of the power supply; accordance with applicable standards • use original spare parts; regulations, the manufacturer has compiled a technical file • carefully read the instructions contained in this manual and relating to the appliance at its design stage, in compliance in the attached documents;...

  • Page 16: Operator Requirements

    The maintenance technician is the only person authorised to service the machine, start the programming procedures and follow safety perform the adjustment, set up and maintenance operations. instructions provided Access to the internal area this section. is restricted to persons having knowledge practical experience of the Operator Requirements...

  • Page 17: Handling And Storage

    • the packaged appliance shall be stored in a closed, dry area at a temperature between 1°C and 40°C; technician, shall organise all the operating •...

  • Page 18: Installation

    English INSTALLATION Cautions operations described in this chapter The appliance cannot be must performed installed in external areas. exclusively by the service Avoid placing it in areas provider or a specialised where the temperature is technician, shall lower than 2°C or higher organise all the operating than 32°C...

  • Page 19: Unpacking And Positioning

    0°C, to allow users to easily internal parts containing reach them and to leave water risk the area immediately if freezing. Do not use the required. machine under these conditions. Unpacking and Positioning...

  • Page 20: Connection To The Electric Network

    English Power cord: to connect the machine to the mains. Maintenance Technician, charge of the appliance's installation, shall make sure Silicone hose: once connected to the Cappuccinatore it allows to suck the milk from the container. that: • the power supply system complies with the safety instructions in force;...

  • Page 21: Description Of Controls

    English DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Power button “Espresso Long” button "Espresso" button “Manual Brewing” button It is located in the lower left part in the rear of the "Hot Water" button machine. "Up" button If set to the "I" position the machine turns on (electrical "MENU/OK"...
  • Page 22 English "Latte Macchiato" button When this button is pressed, a Latte Macchiato is brewed. "Milk" button When this button is pressed, a cup of milk is dispensed. "Down" button Press this button to scroll down the user menu options.

  • Page 23: Supply And Start Up

    English SUPPLY AND START UP Remove the tank; lift it using the inside handle. Filling the Water Tank Before using the machine for the first time, wash the water tank carefully. Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water only. Hot or carbonated water, as well other liquids,...

  • Page 24: Measuring And Adjusting Water Hardness

    English Scroll the menu until you reach the "Settings" option. Measuring and Adjusting Water Hardness Measuring water hardness is very important in order to correctly manage the anti-scale filter and the frequency with which the machine must be descaled. Immerse the water hardness test strip (not included) in water for 1 second.
  • Page 25 English Descale machine The anti-scale filter should completely before using replaced whenever the water filter. indicated by the machine. Before descaling, remove the anti-scale filter from In case you did not activate the water tank. the filter upon first use and you already prepared more 7.3.1 Preparing and installing the...
  • Page 26 English Press the "OK" button. The display shows the number of Open the capsule loading lever. The following screen is water filters previously installed, from 0 to 8. displayed: Do not insert the capsule. Press the "OK" button to confirm. In case 5 litres of water have been dispensed since the last descaling cycle with no filters installed in the machine, or a water filter has been Close the capsule loading lever.
  • Page 27 English Remove and empty the drip tray. Pour 250 ml of descaling solution and 750 ml of water into the water tank. Select "OK" and press the "OK" button. The following screen is displayed: The first descaling phase starts. Press the “OK” button to pause the operation.
  • Page 28 English Place a large container under the dispensing spouts (hot water, coffee and cappuccino). Press the "OK" button. The following screen is displayed: Put the filter into the empty tank. Press it to its limit stop. Press the “OK” button to pause the operation. Press the “OK”...
  • Page 29 English Press the "OK" button to pause the operation. Once the Replacing the Filter after Using 8 Filters operation is complete the machine exits the "Water filters Pull out the water filter. Follow the steps described under management" menu. To exit, scroll the menu using the "Preparing and Installing the Water Filter".

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Coffee Dispensing Spout

    English The recommended positions are: Adjusting the Coffee • When using small cups. Dispensing Spout Most of the cups and mugs available on the market can be used with this coffee machine. The height of the dispensing spout can be adjusted to better fit the dimensions of the cups that you wish to use.

  • Page 31: Turning On/Off The Machine

    English Turning on/off the machine 7.6.1 At First Start-up The machine can be turned on/off by pressing the button Press the power button on the back of the machine to located to the rear of the machine. turn it on. The control panel display shows the wording "SYSTEM BOOT".

  • Page 32: Washing The Parts Coming Into Contact With Food

    English When the hot water dispensing procedure has been 7.6.2 After a Period of Inactivity completed, empty the container. Fill the water tank again up to the MAX level. The machine is now ready for use. Empty the water tank, wash and rinse it and fill it with fresh water (see section "Filling the Water Tank").

  • Page 33: Programming Menu

    English PROGRAMMING MENU Button Description in This chapter contains Programming Mode instructions on how to set Use the buttons described below to scroll the appliance change menus. programming parameters of the appliance. Therefore it is necessary to carefully read it and to understand exact sequence...
  • Page 34 English 8.2.1 Access to the User Menu The PASSWORD will not be requested if set on the When the machine is “ready for use”, access the main menu by pressing the “OK” button. default value (0000). It should be changed upon first prevent unauthorised access.
  • Page 35 English PASSWORD forgotten, you can reset it by entering a PUK code. The PUK code must be requested from authorized service department as indicated in the “Assistance Service” section. 8.2.2 Structure of the User Menu The main options of the user menu are: MENU ITEM CLEAN BREWING UNIT CLEAN CAPPUCCINATORE...
  • Page 36 English 8.2.3 Description of Messages in the User Menu MENU ITEM Description CLEAN BREWING UNIT This function allows the user to wash the brew group using hot water CLEAN This function allows the user to wash the Cappuccinatore using hot water CAPPUCCINATORE This function allows to wash the Cappuccinatore using hot water passing through the frothing device Cappuccinatore Light Clean...

  • Page 37: Maintenance Programming

    English Maintenance Programming After this change, password must be entered The structure of the maintenance menu is indicated in section "Structure of the Maintenance Menu". each time display The section "Description of Messages in the Maintenance Menu" describes all the options in the maintenance menu. shows: 8.3.1 Access to the Maintenance...
  • Page 38 English 8.3.2 Structure of the Maintenance Menu This menu allows you to manage certain machine operation parameters. The main options of the maintenance menu are: MENU ITEM Statistics Product Counters Product Quantities Descale counters Warning Active Descales Executed Tot Desc Refused Last Desc Refused (LT) Since Last Desc Tot Brewed (LT)
  • Page 39 English 8.3.3 Description of Messages in the Maintenance Menu MENU ITEM Description Statistics This function allows the user to view: - Product Counters - Product Quantities - Descale counters - Rinsing Counters Through this function the user can view the number of products brewed by the machine, distinguished Product Counters according to the beverage type Product Quantities...
  • Page 40 English MENU ITEM Description This function allows you to adjust the capsule product temperature (excluded instant Coffee temperature products): - MAX - MED - MIN Press the OK button on the EXIT option to go back to the top level. Through this function you can enable the request for the Cappuccinatore cleaning cycle at the end of each milk Request clean Cappuccinatore...
  • Page 41 English MENU ITEM Description Pour Descaler and Water A preliminary instruction is provided when starting descaling into Water Tank - OK: start descaling - EXIT: descaling cancelled; go back to the menu top level Warning: in case there is no water in the tank, it will not be possible to proceed with the next step Water filters management This function allows you to manage the water filter.
  • Page 42 English MENU ITEM Description Exit Through this option the user can go back to the menu top level. Exit This function takes you back to the main menu Back to Main Screen Through this function the machine goes back to the "ready for use" mode.

  • Page 43: Technical Programming

    English Technical Programming The PASSWORD will not be requested if set on the The structure of the programming menu is indicated in section "Structure of the Programming Menu". default value (0000). It The section "Description of Messages in the Programming Menu"...
  • Page 44 English PASSWORD forgotten, you can reset it by entering a PUK code. The PUK code must be requested from authorized service department as indicated in the “Assistance Service” section.
  • Page 45 English 8.4.2 Structure of the Technical Menu This menu allows you to manage certain machine operation parameters. The main items of the programming menu are: MENU ITEM Machine Data Memo Doses Settings Recipes management Coffee Temperature Range Prebrewing Language Stop Brewing Out of Credits High Speed Milk Power-on BU rinsing request WATER HARDNESS...
  • Page 46 English 8.4.3 Description of Messages in the Technical Menu MENU ITEM Description Machine Data Through this function you can view: - Machine Model - Voltage and Network Frequency - Version of the Firmware installed on the CPU Press the OK button on the EXIT option to go back to the top level. This feature allows you to access the functions for setting the dose for each product.
  • Page 47 English MENU ITEM Description This option allows the user to select the desired language among: - ITALIAN Language - ENGLISH - GERMAN - FRENCH - SPANISH - PORTUGUESE - POLISH - RUSSIAN - SLOVENIAN Press the OK button on the EXIT option to go back to the top level. Stop Brewing Out of This function allows the user to adjust machine operation when the credits have been used up.
  • Page 48 English MENU ITEM Description This function allows you to adjust the contrast of the display to better view the Display contrast messages. The user, by means of the navigation arrows, can change the display contrast settings. The modification of the contrast level is shown by the bar. The user must press the OK button to confirm the choice and go back to the menu top level.
  • Page 49 English MENU ITEM Description Press OK on one of the following options: Confirm Set Credits - YES: confirming and saving the set credits - None: resetting the number of credits and going back to the loading screen. Press the OK button on the EXIT option to go back to the top level. Exit Through this option the user can go back to the menu top level.
  • Page 50 English MENU ITEM Description This function allows to set the 4-digit code to access the maintenance menu. The user must set the desired number, increasing or decreasing it by means of the navigation buttons. By pressing the OK button the cursor under the digit is moved towards right. By pressing the OK button, after the fourth digit you access the screen "Confirm Password".
  • Page 51 English Press the "Down" or "Up" button to select the option 8.4.4 Password setting "Set". Press the "OK" button to confirm and access the password programming. The following screen is displayed: The PASSWORD must be set by the service provider in order to prevent access by unauthorised personnel who could change the machine settings and cause malfunctions.
  • Page 52 English Repeat the steps until the desired number of credits has been entered. Once the 8.4.5 Setting Credits last number has been inserted the following screen is displayed: Credits can be set to control sales. To set the credits, proceed as follows: Switch to machine programming mode as described in section "Access to the Technical Menu".

  • Page 53: Operation And Use

    English OPERATION AND USE Warm-up and Rinsing The use by children older When turned on, the machine asks the user whether it has than 8 years or by persons to perform a rinse cycle or not. The display will show: with reduced physical,...

  • Page 54: Rinsing And Self-Cleaning

    English Close the capsule loading tray. The machine activates the Loading Capsules warm-up phase to perform the cleaning cycle. The display will show: Only BIALETTI PROFESSIONAL capsules should be used to brew the desired products. Capsules other than The following message is displayed:...
  • Page 55 English To insert the capsule, the loading tray must be opened by Correct capsule positioning pushing it upwards as far as it will go. Do not force the tray further than its limit. Pick up a single capsule and insert it into its seat. capsule must inserted into place without...

  • Page 56: Brewing A Single Coffee/Product

    “BREWING Do not put your fingers or CANCELLED” is displayed. any other object different than BIALETTI PROFESSIONAL capsules inside the door. The capsule is now inserted, and the user may select the desired beverage. Brewing a Single Coffee/Product The machine checks whether a capsule is inserted by detecting the opening and closing of the capsule tray.
  • Page 57 English Brewing an Espresso The display shows the brewing stage. To brew an espresso, we recommend using the moving coffee dispensing spout in the low position and placing the cup on the hole in the rear part of the grill. Press the "Espresso"...
  • Page 58 English How to Brew an Espresso Macchiato The display shows the brewing stage. Danger burning! Dispensing preceded by small jets of hot water. Insert the suction tube into the milk container. Product brewing stops automatically when the preset level is reached. If the option "Request Clean Cappuccinatore"...
  • Page 59 English Insert the suction tube into the milk container. For hygienic reasons, make sure that the outer surface of the suction tube is clean. Press the "Cappuccino" button. The machine automatically brews the beverage. For hygienic reasons, make sure that the outer surface of the suction tube is clean.

  • Page 60: Dispensing Hot Water

    English Product brewing stops automatically when the preset level is reached. If the option "Request Clean Cappuccinatore" in the maintenance menu has been set to "ON", the display shows the wording "Quick Clean? YES - NONE" once the milk-based product has been dispensed to remind you that the Cappuccinatore should be rinsed.

  • Page 61: Emptying The Capsule Drawer And The Drip Tray

    English Product brewing stops automatically when the preset level The hot water dispensing is reached. The user can stop product brewing once the desired quantity is reached by pressing the "Hot spout reach high Water"button again. temperatures: never touch Emptying the Capsule it with bare hands.
  • Page 62 English In order to brew coffee, the capsule drawer must be Lift the capsule drawer. emptied of used capsules. Remove the drip tray and the capsule drawer. When removing the capsule drawer the machine will inform the user that the alarm will be reset within 5 Empty the capsule drawer and the drip tray.
  • Page 63 English If the drip tray is inserted without the capsule drawer the machine will not brew products. After emptying, insert the capsule drawer. The display will show: The machine is now ready to brew coffee.

  • Page 64: Cleaning And Maintenance

    English CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 10.1 General Notes for Correct Before performing Operation maintenance and/or Non-removable cleaning operation, unplug components the power cord. machine itself must be cleaned, when differently specified, only The Manufacturer is not by using cold or lukewarm liable damage water, with a non-abrasive...

  • Page 65: Cleaning And Scheduled Maintenance

    English 10.2 Cleaning and Scheduled Do not clean the electric Maintenance parts with cloths All parts requiring cleaning and/or with degreasing are easily accessible, so no detergents. Remove any tools are needed. dust residues with a jet of dry compressed air or with an antistatic cloth.
  • Page 66 English 10.2.1 Maintenance Schedule 10.2.2 Cleaning the Drip Tray and the Capsule Drawer Operation to be carried out The capsule drawer is to be emptied and cleaned Emptying and cleaning the capsule drawer. yes yes - whenever indicated by the machine. However, it is recommended to empty it daily.
  • Page 67 English 10.2.4 Cleaning the Water Tank 10.2.5 Rinsing the Internal Circuits Remove the lid from the water tank. The internal circuits should be rinsed at least once daily. In order to perform this operation, refer to section "Rinsing and Self-cleaning". 10.2.6 Cleaning the Cappuccinatore (After Each Use)
  • Page 68 English Proceed as follows to perform the rinse cycle: In case you do not want to perform the rinse cycle, select Select "YES" and press the "OK" button. The following "NONE" using the arrow key. Press the "OK" button. screen is displayed: After certain time,...
  • Page 69 English Select the option “CAPPUCCINATORE LIGHT CLEAN” and confirm with the “OK” button. In this case, the washing cycle is performed with hot water only and the suction tube is not used. At the end of the The cleaning cycle starts. The following screen is displayed: cleaning cycle, it must be compulsorily washed under running water.
  • Page 70 English Insert the clean tube directly into the container. Press "Down" button select "CLEAN CAPPUCCINATORE" and press the "OK" button to confirm. Select the option “CAPPUCCINATORE COMPLETE Make sure that the dispensing spout is in the high position. CLEAN” and confirm with the “OK” button. Place a container under the dispensing spouts (coffee and milk).
  • Page 71 English Remove the ring from the Cappuccinatore. Remove the Cappuccinatore cover from the machine. Rotate the Cappuccinatore cover and remove it from the Cappuccinatore body. Remove the valve from the Cappuccinatore. Push the button on the left side and remove the Cappuccinatore.
  • Page 72 English Turn on the machine by pressing the ON/OFF button. After properly Wait for the machine to complete the rinse and warm-up process. disassembling it, the milk Make sure that Cappuccinatore Cappuccinatore is inserted, washed in the dishwasher remove the suction tube no more than once in a from the Cappuccinatore.
  • Page 73 English After emptying it put the drip tray back into place. Select "OK" and press the "OK" button. The following screen is displayed: Close the capsule loading lever. The following screen is displayed: Check that the Cappuccinatore is correctly positioned. Press the "OK"...
  • Page 74 English Pour 250 ml of descaling solution and 750 ml of water into Check that the Cappuccinatore is correctly positioned. the water tank. Select "OK" and press the "OK" button. Press the "OK" button. The following screen is displayed: The following screen is displayed: Place a large container under the dispensing spouts (hot The first descaling phase starts.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    English TROUBLESHOOTING 11.1 Warning signals This chapter describes all the warning messages that the machine may display to the user and the actions that can and/or must be performed by the user. Warning Signals How to reset the message The machine is starting up. Machine in Stand-by.
  • Page 76 English Warning Signals How to reset the message The machine is out of credits. To brew products, contact the service provider to restore the credits. The machine reminds that after a few cycles it will be necessary to perform a descaling cycle. The machine requires a descaling cycle.
  • Page 77 English Warning Signals How to reset the message Fill the water tank. The machine requests to close the capsule tray. The selected operation requires milk dispensing. Ensure that the Cappuccinatore is correctly and fully assembled. Insert the Cappuccinatore in the machine as specified in the manual. Turn off the machine.

  • Page 78: Problems - Causes - Solutions

    English 11.2 Problems - Causes - Solutions The following table indicates the possible error or alarm causes which may lead to a partial or total shutdown of the appliance. Error code Description Error 5: COD_WATER_CIRCUIT_FAILURE Indicates a fault regarding the water circuit for hot water/coffee: the pump has performed the three attempts of priming the circuit Error 6: COD_EV_DRV_FAILURE...

  • Page 79: Storage - Disposal

    English STORAGE - DISPOSAL 12.1 Location Change Should the machine be placed in a different location, it is necessary to: • disconnect the appliance from the supply network; • carry out the general cleaning of the appliance as indicated in chapter "Cleaning and Maintenance"; •...

  • Page 80: Instructions For End Of Operational Life Disposal

    English INSTRUCTIONS FOR END OF OPERATIONAL LIFE DISPOSAL INFORMATION TO THE USER in compliance with art. 13 of the Italian Legislative Decree dated 25 July 2005, no. 151 "Implementation of Directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, as well as waste disposal".

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