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ACCESSORIES
BEFORE FIRST USE
Machine Preparation
Remove and discard all labels and packaging materials attached to your machine. Ensure you have removed all parts and accessories before discarding the packaging.
Clean the drip tray, drip tray grid, portafilter, filter baskets and milk jugs using warm water and a gentle dish washing liquid. Rinse well and dry thoroughly before use.
INSTALLING THE WATER FILTER
FIRST USE
TURNING OFF MACHINE
To turn the machine off, press the 1 CUP and STEAM button simultaneously.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
Lift the water tank from the machine. Remove the water tank lid and add potable water to the water tank, filling to the MAX marking indicated.
Replace the water tank onto the machine, ensuring it is properly attached and sitting flush against the back of the machine.
If the 1 CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM buttons illuminate, the water tank has been correct attached.
The machine will detect when the water level is low. The 1 CUP, 2 CUP and STEAM buttons will not be illuminated.
When this occurs, add water to the water tank. Once there is sufficient water, all buttons will be illuminated and the machine can be used.
FILTER BASKETS
This machine includes dual wall 1 Cup and 2 Cup filter baskets.
Use the 1 cup filter basket when brewing a single cup and the 2 cup filter baskets when brewing 2 cups or a stronger single cup or mug.
The provided filter baskets are designed for: 1 Cup filter basket = 8-10g.
2 Cup filter basket = 16-19g
COFFEE DOSE AND TAMPING
NOTE
Use Razor™ dose trimming tool to precisely control the dose of ground coffee AFTER you tamp.
TRIMMING THE DOSE
The Razor™ precision dose trimming tool allows you to trim the puck to the right level for a consistent extraction.
PURGING THE GROUP HEAD
Before placing the portafilter into the group head, run a short flow of water through the group head by pressing the 1 CUP button. This will stabilise the temperature prior to extraction.
INSERTING THE PORTAFILTER
Place the portafilter underneath the group head so that the handle is aligned with the INSERT position. Insert the portafilter into the group head and rotate the handle towards the centre until resistance is felt.
Place your cup/s under the portafilter on the drip tray.
PRE-PROGRAMED SHOT VOLUME – 1 CUP
Press the 1 CUP button once, the button will flash indicating that it has been selected. A preset single espresso volume of approximately 30mls will be extracted. The machine will automatically stop once the pre-set volume has been extracted.
PRE-PROGRAMED SHOT VOLUME – 2 CUP
Press the 2 CUP button once, the button will flash indicating that is has been selected. A preset single espresso volume of approximately 60mls will be extracted. The machine will automatically stop once the pre-set volume has been extracted.
NOTE
Pressing the 1 CUP or 2 CUP buttons during a programmed espresso will immediately stop the extraction.
MANUAL PRE-INFUSION AND SHOT VOLUME
Press and hold the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button for the desired pre-infusion time. Release the button to start the extraction. Press the flashing button again to stop the extraction.
PROGRAMMING SHOT VOLUME
Press and hold the 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons for 2 seconds, the buttons will illuminate and flash.
To set the 1 CUP volume:
SETTING THE MILK TEMPERATURE
The machine has 3 milk temperature settings;
When turning on the espresso machine, the milk temperature setting will default to the last chosen setting. Press the MILK TEMP button until the desired temperature is illuminated.
SETTING THE MILK FOAM
The machine has 3 milk foam settings;
When turning on the machine, the milk foam setting will default to the last chosen setting. Press the MILK FOAM button until the desired foam setting is illuminated.
NOTE
Prior to texturing milk, it is recommended to momentarily purge the steam wand. To do this press the STEAM button to start purging and press it again to stop.
NOTE
Pressurised steam can still be released, even after the machine has been switched off. Children must always be supervised.
NOTE
When the machine creates steam, a pumping noise can be heard. This is normal operation.
NOTE
Use only the supplied stainless steel milk jug to froth milk using this machine. The use of other containers may lead to dangerous conditions.
MANUAL MILK TEXTURING
STEAM WAND PURGING
After texturing milk, the steam wand must be returned to the lowered position and allowed to automatically purge. Not doing so, could result in the steam wand blocking.
If the steam wand remains in the raised position, the machine will display a lower steam wand alert; illuminating the MILK TEMP and MILK FOAM lights in a downwards pattern, identifying that the steam wand needs to be lowered.
To manually commence the steam wand purge, with the steam wand lowered, press and hold the STEAM button for 5 seconds.
EXTRACTION TIPS
A great espresso is about achieving the perfect balance between sweetness, acidity, and bitterness. The flavour of your coffee will depend on many factors, such as the type of coffee beans, degree of roast freshness, coarseness or fineness of the grind, dose of ground coffee and tamping pressure.
Experiment by adjusting these factors just one at a time to achieve the taste of your preference.
CORRECT EXTRACTION
AFTER EXTRACTION
REMOVE USED GRINDS
Used grinds will form a coffee 'puck'. If the puck is wet, refer to the 'Under Extraction' section.
RINSE FILTER BASKET
Keep the lter basket clean to prevent blockages. Without ground coffee in the lter LOCK TIGHT basket, lock the porta lter into the machine and run hot water through.
UNDER EXTRACTION
SOLUTIONS
EXPERIMENT WITH GRIND:
Tamp using 15-20kgs of pressure. The top edge of metal cap on the tamper should be level with the top of the lter basket AFTER tamping. Trim the puck to the right level using the Adjust & re-test Razor ™ precision dose trimming tool.
OVER EXTRACTION
SOLUTIONS
EXPERIMENT WITH GRIND:
Tamp using 15-20kgs of pressure. The top edge of metal cap on the tamper should be level with the top of the lter basket AFTER tamping. Trim the puck to the right level using the Adjust & re-test Razor ™ precision dose trimming tool.
REPLACING THE WATER FILTER
The provided water filter helps prevent scale build-up in and on many of the inner functioning components. Replacing the water filter after 3 months or 40L will reduce the need to descale the machine.
CLEANING CYCLE
The machine will detect when 200 extractions have been carried out since the last cleaning cycle; this will be shown by the 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons alternately flashing.
To bypass the cleaning cycle; press the STEAM button. The machine will go back to ready mode, but will display cleaning alert again the next time that the machine is turned on.
DESCALING
After regular use, hard water can cause mineral build up in and on many of the inner functioning components, reducing the brewing flow, brewing temperature, power of the machine, and the taste of the espresso.
The machine will indicate that it requires descaling when the 1 CUP and STEAM button and the 2 CUP button flash alternately for 15 seconds. Pressing any of these buttons will cancel the alert and return the machine to ready mode.
Do not immerse the power cord, power plug or appliance in water or any other liquid. The water tank should never be removed or completely emptied during descaling.
TO DESCALE
STEAM WAND BLOCKED
During milk texturing, if the machine detects that the steam wand is blocked, it will immediately stop operating and the STEAM button light will be off. Both the milk temperature and milk foam lights will fully illuminate and flash. These lights will flash until a manual steam purge has been completed.
CLEANING THE STEAM WAND
CLEANING THE FILTER BASKETS AND PORTAFILTER
CLEANING THE SHOWER SCREEN
CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY
NOTE
Do not use any abrasive cleaners, pads or cloths which can scratch the surfaces of the machine.
NOTE
Do not clean any of the parts or accessories in the dishwasher.
Do not immerse the power cord, power plug or machine in water or any other liquid.
STORING YOUR MACHINE
Before storing, turn the machine off, switch off and remove the power plug from the power outlet. Empty the water tank and drip tray and ensure the machine is cool, clean and dry. Store in an upright position.
Do not place anything on top of machine.
RESET FACTORY ESPRESSO VOLUME SETTINGS
NOTE
Press any other button to exit factory reset mode.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSES | EASY SOLUTION |
Water does not flow from the group head. No hot water. |
| Fill tank. |
| Push water tank down completely to lock into place. | |
| Perform descale cycle. | |
| See below, 'Espresso only drips from the portafilter spouts or not at all'. | |
Espresso only drips from the portafilter spouts or not at all. |
| Use slightly coarser grind. Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping and 'Extraction Tips'. |
| Lower dose of coffee. After tamping, trim the coffee dose using the Razor™ dose trimming tool. Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping' and 'Extraction Tips'. | |
| Tamp between or 15–20kg of pressure. | |
| Fill tank. | |
| Push water tank down completely to lock into place. | |
| Use the pin on the end of the provided cleaning tool to unblock the hole(s). | |
| Perform descale cycle. | |
Water doesn't come through (the machine makes loud noise). |
| Fill tank. |
Espresso runs out too quickly |
| Use slightly finer grind. Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping' and 'Extraction Tips'. |
| Increase dose of coffee. Tamp then use the Razor™ dose trimming tool to trim off excess coffee. Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping' and 'Extraction Tips'. | |
| Tamp between or 15–20kg of pressure. | |
Espresso runs out around the edge of the portafilter |
| Ensure portafilter is completely inserted and rotated until resistance is felt. |
| Clean excess coffee from the rim of the filter basket to ensure a proper seal in group head. | |
| Lower dose of coffee. Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping'. After tamping, trim the coffee dose using the Razor™ dose trimming tool. | |
No steam |
| Allow time for the machine to reach operating temperature. |
| Fill tank. | |
| Push water tank down completely to lock into place. | |
| Perform descale cycle. | |
| Refer to 'Cleaning the Steam Wand'. | |
Pulsing/pumping sound while extracting espresso or steaming milk. |
| No action required as this is the normal operation of the machine. |
| Fill tank. | |
| Push water tank down completely to lock into place. |
Coffee not hot enough |
| Rinse portafilter under hot water outlet. Dry thoroughly. |
Milk too hot |
| Ensure milk jug is correctly positioned on sensor. Adjust milk temperature setting. |
No crema |
| Tamp betweens or 15–20kg of pressure. |
| Use slightly finer grind. Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping' and 'Extraction Tips'. | |
| If grinding fresh whole coffee beans, use freshly roasted coffee beans with a 'Roasted On' date and consume between 5–20 days after that date. If using pre-ground coffee, use within a week of grinding. | |
| Use the pin on the end of the provided cleaning tool to unblock the hole(s). | |
Water leaking |
| Ensure the drip tray is firmly pushed in place and emptied whenever the indicator is displayed. |
| Push water tank down completely to lock into place. | |
Machine is on but ceases to operate |
| Press the 1 CUP and STEAM button simultaneously for 5 seconds to switch the machine off and unplug from the power outlet. Allow to cool for about 30–60 minutes. If problem persists, call Sage Support. |
Too much/too little espresso is being delivered to the cup. |
| Adjust the grind amount and/or grind size settings. Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping' and 'Extraction Tips'. |
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