Fracino Heavenly Manual
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coffee machines
For Models:
Fracino Heavenly, Cherub, Classico & Little Gem
Fracino Bambino, Contempo & Romano
Fracino Retro
"World class espresso coffee machines"

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  • Page 1 Manual coffee machines For Models: Fracino Heavenly, Cherub, Classico & Little Gem Fracino Bambino, Contempo & Romano Fracino Retro “World class espresso coffee machines”...
  • Page 2 Document change v5.3 17/05/21 Transfer to InDesign Remove IDEA Frother instructions Remove Retro Gas section as it duplicates all info from the Gas chapter.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Coffee Machine Overview - All Overview - Retro a) Legend a) Legend b) Gas & LPG Model Specific Heavenly, Cherub, Bambino, Contempo Gas Machines Classico & Little Gem & Romano 7. Water Filter 12. Start Up/Daily Procedure 11. Gas Start Up / Daily Procedure...
  • Page 4: Warnings

    8. It is your responsibility to have a Boiler Test Inspection carried out annually. This is a requirement of the HSE under the PSSR Act of 2000. Contact Fracino or an authorised service agent for further information or to arrange a Boiler Test Inspection.
  • Page 5 If the steam pressure gauge reads more than 1.5Bar do not use the machine. Isolate the machine from the mains power supply and mains water supply. Contact Fracino or a Fracino approved service centre for advice, inspection and repair.
  • Page 6 The appliance is not suited to commercial kitchens. It is recommended that the machines should not be left unattended when switched on. Do not clean the water tank from the Heavenly, Cherub, Classico & Little Gem in a dishwasher. Doing so may damage the tank.
  • Page 7: Overview

    Machine Overview 22 23 O 22 N Legend Mains On/ Steam Tube Steam Tube Group Exhaust Right Hand Off Switch Safety Clip Group Drip Tray Hot Water Inner Drip Espresso Left Hand Group Tube Tray Tray Steam Tube L/H Steam Valve Hot Water Valve Boiler Drain Sight Glass for...
  • Page 8 Retro Overview...
  • Page 9: Heavenly, Cherub, Classico & Little Gem

    Heavenly, Cherub, Classico & Little Gem Model Voltage Power Rating Current Rating Boiler Capacity Expansion Valve Safety Valve Set Boiler Max Set Pressure Pressure Working Pressure HEA1, CHE1, 230Vac 50Hz 2.85kW 13Amp 12Bar 1.6 - 1.8Bar 1.3Bar CLAS1 LG1, LG1E 230Vac 50Hz 2.7kW...
  • Page 10: Water Filter

    This must be used to soften water and prevent lime scale build up. It is recommended that only Fracino approved filters are used. 1) Follow the instructions supplied with the filter. Push the Filter Adapter onto the Filter, then gently push the Filter onto the fitting at the bottom of the Water Tank.
  • Page 11: Start Up/Daily Procedure

    Note: For Heavenly, Cherub, and Classico models only: When the water level reaches the probe in the boiler it will stop filling and the amber light will go off. There is a time out feature in the electronics to protect the element which may stop the boiler filling before it is full.
  • Page 12 5) Open the steam valve by turning the black handle anti-clockwise. 6) Wait for steam to vent from the steam tube which will take between approximately three and four minutes. 7) Then close the steam valve by turning the black handle clockwise until it stops. ADVISORY: Do not over tighten the Steam and Water Valves or you will damage the seals.
  • Page 13 WARNING: If the gauge reads above 1.5Bar, turn the machine off and isolate the mains electrical and water supply, contact Fracino or a suitably trained engineer to inspect, repair and test the machine.
  • Page 14 Gas Machines Start Up/Daily Procedure Warnings WARNING: Ensure whoever is operating the appliance is fully conversant with its operation and aware of dangers involved in incorrect operation and cleaning, especially the dangers of burns or scalds from hot water, steam and from hot surfaces of working area. WARNING: Fully isolate the gas supply at the gas bottle when the machine is not in use.
  • Page 15 4) To ignite the burner turn the main gas regulator/isolation valve on. 5) Press the silver gas flow control valve button in and hold. 6) Press the black electronic igniter button until a blue flame appears. 7) This can be viewed through round hole in front panel. Keep the silver gas flow button depressed for 20 seconds to allow thermocouple to reach temperature then release slowly.
  • Page 16 Technical Data Gas operating pressure at appliance test point Group Gas Category Operating Jet Size Heat Input Pressures (28 - 30/37) mbar 2.20kW I3B/P(30) 30mbar 2.20kW 0.7mm I3P(37) 37mbar 2.20kW I3B/P(50) 50mbar 2.20kW (28 - 30/37) mbar 2.75kW I3B/P(30) 30mbar 2.75kW 0.85mm I3P(37)
  • Page 17: Making Coffee & Programming Coffee Measures

    Making Coffee & Programming Coffee Measures Loading the Filter Holder & Making Coffee 1) Put ground coffee into the filter holder. One shot of coffee for single, two shots for double. Each machine comes with filter holders which have interchangeable filters (single, double and blank) which clip inside the holder.
  • Page 18: Control

    5) Press the button to start the coffee flow as shown below. Once the coffee flow stops any excess pressure that is left in the filter holder is discharged through the exhaust valve below the group. Remove the filter holder from the group, empty used coffee grounds into drawer or receptacle and place empty filter holder back in the group to keep it warm.
  • Page 19: D) Electronic Programming Coffee

    Electronic programming coffee measures 1) Machines with two or more groups are programmed on the left hand group/touch pad. When the process is completed the settings will be stored for all groups. Any groups to the right can be programmed independently by following the same procedure.
  • Page 20: Retro/Making Coffee

    Note: The Pre-infusion is only active on the single espresso and coffee buttons Retro - Making Coffee doubt contact Fracino for advice. Heating the Group 1) Remove the filter holder from the group. 2) Pull the lever down until it reaches the stop at the bottom.
  • Page 21: B) Making Coffee

    Fracino for advice. 1) Remove the filter holder from the group. 2) Pull the lever down until it reaches the stop at the bottom. WARNING: Water and coffee coming from the group is hot. Take care to avoid scalding.
  • Page 22 Romano - Making Coffee Programming Coffee Measures / Information Control 1) Machines with two or more groups are programmed on the left hand group/touch pad. When the process is complete the settings will be stored for all groups. 2) Put one shot of coffee into a single filter holder and fit the holder into the left hand group as shown at the start of this section.
  • Page 23 Lorem ipsum dolor sit programming PROGRAMMING amet, consec espresso ESPRESSO 5) Press the button you wish to set i.e. Espresso. The LED for this button will illuminate with the star button and the group will dispense coffee into the cup/mug. The display will read “PROGRAMMING ESPRESSO”. When the required volume is reached you must press any button on the left hand key pad to stop the flow.
  • Page 24 Scroll Up Scroll Down 2) Press the espresso button to scroll up through the buttons and the cappuccino button to scroll down. CUMULATIVE TOTAL 3) The “CUMULATIVE TOTAL” will be displayed for each button on the LCD display. If you press each button individually it will show the number of drinks for each individual button on each group.
  • Page 25: Romano & Automatic Machine Troubleshooting

    Reset H20 FILTER 1) If the display reads “H2O FILTER” you need to contact your local service agent or Fracino on +44 (0) 121 328 5757 to have the unit replaced. The technician will then reset the counter 2) Resetting the counter can be done by pressing the double ristretto and double normale/lungo buttons simultaneously.
  • Page 26 If the water supply is on and the machine will not reset call your local service agent or Fracino. Flow Meter Alarm...
  • Page 27: Steaming & Frothing Milk

    Steaming & Frothing Milk Steaming/Frothing Technique 1) Fill 1/3 of a jug with fresh cold milk. Then insert the steam tube into the milk with the nozzle below the surface of milk. 2) Fully open the steam valve. Place the steam tube to the front of the jug to help the milk circulate and froth.
  • Page 28 7) Open the steam valve to clear any remaining milk from the tube/nozzle. Periodically remove the nozzle and clean with warm water ensuring the holes are clear, this can be done with a bent paper clip, alternatively, milk cleaning brushes are available from Fracino.
  • Page 29: A) F.a.s.t Steam Overview

    Steaming / F.A.S.T Fracino Automatic Steam Temperature F.A.ST Steam Overview 1) Cappuccino/Latte selector switch: Selects between cappuccino and latte milk. 2) Start cycle switch: Starts the milk frothing cycle. 3) Cappuccino air intake adjustment valve: Adjusts the amount of air entering the system when a cappuccino cycle is selected, see section D for more information.
  • Page 30 4) Wipe clean the tube with a damp cloth to remove any milk residue. 5) Press either the “Latte or Cappuccino button to allow steam to vent for a second or two to clear any milk that maybe in the tube, this will help prevent blockages. WARNING: Steam and the steam tube will become hot when in use, take care to avoid scalding.
  • Page 31 FAST steam F.A.S.T Steam adjustment Adjustment LATTE CAPPUCCINO INCREASE AIR INCREASE AIR The volume and texture of the milk foam can be adjusted for the cappuccino and latte by adjusting the cappuccino and latte adjusting valves. 1) Turning the cappuccino valve to the left will allow more air in to the system, creating more foam. Turning the valve to the right will reduce the amount of air entering the system, and reduce the amount of foam in the milk.
  • Page 32: Cleaning & Storage

    1) Wipe the outer casing of the machine with a soft damp cloth (do not use a scouring pad). Use a shower plate brush to dislodge dried coffee particles in the group and around the filter holder washer to prevent a build up of coffee (brushes can be obtained from Fracino, part no. FC54).
  • Page 33: B) Backwash Cleaning Procedure

    10 seconds. 2) Remove the filter holders from the groups. 3) Press the star button to allow water to flow freely for approximately 10 seconds. Backwash cleaning procedure Now the groups must be backwashed. 1) This is done by inserting the blank filter into one of the filter holders. 2) Then put the filter holder into one of the groups as if making coffee.
  • Page 34: C) Other Daily Cleaning Procedures

    This can be purchased through your dealer or from Fracino direct (part no. DET/LIQUID). Put half a cap of detergent into the blank insert and follow backwash procedure.
  • Page 35: E) Special Precautions For Storage

    4) If in doubt, contact Fracino direct to arrange to have a trained service engineer inspect the appliance. Special precautions for...
  • Page 36: Retro Cleaning

    1) Wipe the outer casing of the machine with a soft damp cloth (do not use a scouring pad). Use a shower plate brush, soaked in to some liquid quartz, to dislodge dried coffee particles in the group and around the filter holder washer to prevent a build-up of coffee (brushes can be obtained from Fracino, part no.FC54.
  • Page 37 8) Steam tubes and nozzles should be cleaned using warm water and a cloth. If heavily congealed soak the tubes in a jug of warm water or a solution of Fracino milk cleaning liquid for 10minutes to soften, then wipe with a soft damp cloth, repeat if necessary.
  • Page 38 Retro Cleaning 1) Insert a blank filter in to the filter holder. 2) Insert the filter holder into the group as if making coffee. 3) The Romano is fitted with an automatic cleaning cycle which pulses the group on and off several times to speed up the cleaning process and helps to ensure a more thorough cleaning of the groups.
  • Page 39: Warranty

    Fracino or visit our website - www.fracino.com 8) We at Fracino wish you many years of satisfaction with your new cappuccino coffee machine. Please keep this warranty and Operator Instructions in a safe place once you have read the important information contained herein.
  • Page 40 6) Blocked Groups – Any calls to “no water/coffee coming through group” caused by the groups not being cleaned, incorrectly cleaned, lime scale, too much coffee in the filter basket, over tamping or coffee being ground too fine 7) Blocked Idea Rapido/Cappuccino Boy – Any calls to Idea Rapido/Cappuccino Boy frother “not frothing” caused by Idea Rapido/Cappuccino Boy not being cleaned.
  • Page 41: A) Electronic - Factory

    Technical Electronic factory reset The electronics on all automatic machines can be reset to the factory default by performing the following procedure: WARNING: The full factory re-set should only be done by trained persons. WARNING: After performing the factory re-set, the drink volumes will need to be re-programmed. It is also possible that the Constant Filling and Boiler Filling Time-out will need to be enabled - see section B and C respectively.
  • Page 42: Spare Parts

    Fracino service engineers or Fracino trained engineers replace any other parts, if required. Fracino offer a wide range of spare parts and accessories, the list below is not exhaustive, visit www. fracino.com, email spares@www.fracino.com or call 0121 328 5757 for more information.
  • Page 43 Notes...
  • Page 44 18 - 22 Birch Road East, Birmingham v5.3 B6 7DB, United Kingdom W: www.fracino.com E: sales@www.fracino.com T: +44 1213285757 0086 2797 The Fracino company policy is one of continuous improvement. We retain the right to change specification without prior notice.

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