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You have purchased the cutting-edge innovation in espresso. Your machine is equipped with a filter holder that boasts of three exclusive systems:
It is also removable, and so can be frequently cleaned to be maintained in perfect working order. For your safety, your filter holder is equipped with a locking system to keep it in place when the pressure rises.
Operating voltage: This appliance is designed to work only at alternating current 220 - 240 V. Type of use: This appliance has been designed for DOMESTIC USE ONLY
Before using for the first time, after a prolonged period of inactivity or after descaling, the appliance must be cleaned as described in paragraph USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Release the filter holder by pressing the button lightly before removing it from the appliance (Fig. 1a).
Before using your coffee machine, clean all of the accessories in mild detergent and water. Rinse thoroughly and dry them.
If the espresso machine is being used for the first time, the appliance must be cleaned as described in Paragraph USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
In order to release all the aromas of the coffee and ensure your complete satisfaction, this machine pre-brews each coffee. The pump works 3 seconds, stops the following 3 seconds and then the cycle continues until the end of the preparation.
Note: When the appliance is hot, the espresso cups can be preheated on the cup warming plate.
The type of coffee you choose will determine the strength and taste of your espresso: the finer your coffee is ground, the stronger the espresso.
It is normal that every time the selector dial d1 returns to the position there is a slight noise of running water or steam. This is due to a specific device which eliminates the pressure built up within the system.
"ESE" for "Easy Serving Espresso" is a packaged pod (44 mm diameter) of 7g of selected coffee, ground and compacted between two paper filters, specially designed to make Italian style ristretto (small and strong) espressos. This system allows an immediate, simple, clean and comfortable use of your machine.
Your machine is also compatible with soft pods (generally 60 mm in diameter). As this type of pod is not specifically designed for espresso machines, you will obtain a weaker espresso than with an E.S.E pod.
Steam is used to froth the milk (for example when preparing cappuccinos).
Once the steam has been stopped, clean the steam nozzle immediately as described in Paragraph CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE - Steam nozzle.
The steam nozzle is still hot! Be careful not to burn yourself.
Your appliance is equipped with a removable filter ejecting holder, which we recommend that you maintain in perfect working condition. We recommend that you clean it after each use. These removal/fitting operations must be carried out when the machine has cooled down.
When the level gauge indicates that the drip tray is full, it must be emptied after first removing the grid (Fig. 18). The presence of water is normal and is not the sign of a leak. If required, clean the drip tray and its grid with water and a little non abrasive detergent. Rinse and dry.
This accessory consists of 2 parts: one part which is the plastic support and the other which is the metal protection cylinder.
Before cleaning, unlock the nozzle from the articulated arm by turning it to the left.
Then slide the metal cylinder along the plastic support.
Clean these two parts with tap water and some mild washing-up liquid.
Rinse and dry.
Once the parts have been properly cleaned, put the metal cylinder back on the support.
Make sure that you don't damage the silicone seal which makes the nozzle watertight.
Insert the nozzle on the articulated arm then twist to the right.
DESCALING FREQUENCY | |||
Av. number of coffees per week | Soft water (<19°th) | Hard water (19-30°th) | Very hard water (>30°th) |
Less than 7 | Once a year | Every 8 months | Every 6 months |
From 7 to 20 | Every 4 months | Every 3 months | Every 2 months |
More than 20 | Every 3 months | Every 2 months | Every month |
If in doubt, we recommend carrying out a descaling operation every month. Any repair of the coffee maker due to:
will not be covered by the guarantee.
Problems | Possible causes | Solutions |
The espresso is not hot enough | The cups and the filter holder are cold | Preheat the accessories: cups and filter holder (see Paragraph PREHEATING THE ACCESSORIES) |
The filter holder is blocked | You have forgotten to lock the filter holder | Press the button while turning the filter holder towards the left (Fig. 1a) |
The used grounds are not dry after the water has passed through | You have not tightened the filter holder correctly | Tighten the filter holder more by turning it as far as possible towards the right, up to the stop |
The espresso flows too slowly | You have over-tightened the filter holder | Loosen it slightly |
The coffee is too finely ground, too oily or powdery | Choose a more coarsely ground coffee | |
The filter holder is dirty | Clean your filter holder (see Paragraph CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE - Filter holder) | |
The water drip-through grid is clogged | When the appliance has cooled down, clean the brew head with a damp sponge | |
The speed of the flow depends on the fineness of the coffee used and can vary when preparing espresso | ||
The water does not run through | No water in the tank. Tank incorrectly fitted | Fill the tank Press firmly on the tank |
The filter is clogged. The ground coffee is too fine | Clean the filter holder (see Paragraph CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE - Filter holder) and try a less finely ground coffee | |
Your appliance is scaled up | Descale your appliance according to the instructions (see Paragraph DESCALING) | |
Water flows from the filter holder after an espresso has been made | The selector dial has not been set to the "off" position | Switch off your appliance by turning the selector dial to the "off" position (Fig. 9) |
Formation of scale because of especially hard water | Descale your appliance according to the instructions (see Paragraph DESCALING) | |
Used grounds in the cup | The filter holder is clogged | Clean the filter holder with hot water. Press the "PUSH" button to eliminate the remaining grounds. Shake to drain the water |
The grind is too fine | Choose a slightly coarser grind | |
The water tank leaks when it is moved | The valve at the bottom of the tank is dirty or faulty | Wash the water tank and actuate the valve at the bottom of the tank with your finger |
The valve is blocked by scale | Descale your appliance according to the instructions (see Paragraph DESCALING) | |
Water leak underneath the appliance | Internal leak | Check that the tank is fitted correctly. If the problem continues, do not use the appliance, contact an approved service centre |
Water leak under the drip tray | Water can be present or can flow when the drip tray is removed. This is not a sign of leak | |
Cracking noises are heard from the filter holder | This is normal: safety lock on the filter holder | |
The pump is abnormally noisy | No water in the tank | Switch off the appliance, fill the water tank and switch back on |
Tank incorrectly fitted | Press firmly on the tank | |
The cups are not filled equally | The filter holder is clogged | Clean the filter holder (see Paragraph CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE - Filter holder) |
The espresso leaks from the sides of the filter holder | The filter holder is not fitted correctly | Fit the filter holder in place and lock it (turn it towards the right as far as possible up to the stop) |
The edge of the filter holder has ground coffee on it | Remove the excess ground coffee | |
Pod not correctly positioned in the filter | Place all the paper inside the filter holder | |
Your espresso tastes bad | After descaling, the rinsing was not performed properly | Rinse the appliance according to the instructions (see Paragraph DESCALING) |
The appliance does not work | The pump was unprimed due to lack of water | Fill the water tank and reprime the pump (see Paragraph USING FOR THE FIRST TIME). Avoid completely emptying the tank |
The water tank is not properly clicked in place | Click the tank into place by pressing firmly | |
The steam nozzle does not froth the milk | The steam nozzle is blocked or scaled up | Descale the steam nozzle (see Paragraph DESCALING) or unblock it with a needle |
The milk is too hot | Use cold milk | |
The container is not the right shape | Use a small pitcher | |
You are using skim milk | Preferably use whole or semi-skimmed milk | |
The espresso is not frothy | The grind is too old | Use freshly ground coffee |
The grind is not suitable for espresso | Use a finer grind | |
There is too little grind in the filter holder | Add some more grind |
Operate the coffee maker for the first time, without ground coffee, by filling the water tank with 1 litre of water and pressing the on/off button on the coffee maker (G) to rinse the circuit.
(Follow the illustrations 19 to 24)
The warranty does not cover coffee makers that do not work properly or do not work at all because they have not been descaled.
Your appliance still does not work? Contact an approved service centre.
HELPLINE:
If you have any product problems or queries, please contact our Customer Relations Team first for expert help and advice:
0845 602 1454 - UK
(01) 677 4003 - ROI
TAIWAN | SEB ASIA Ltd. Taipei International Building, Suite B2, 6F-1, No. 216, Tun Hwa South Road, Sec. 2 Da-an District Taipei 106, R.O.C. | 1 year | 886-2-27333716 |
THAILAND | GROUPE SEB THAILAND 2034/66 Italthai Tower, 14th Floor, n° 14-02, New Phetchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok, 10320 | 2 years | 02723 4488 |
TÜRKIYE | GROUPE SEB ISTANBUL AS Beybi Giz Plaza Dereboyu Cad. Meydan Sok. No: 28 K.12 Maslak | 2 YIL | 216 444 40 50 |
U.S.A. | GROUPE SEB USA 2121 Eden Road Millville, NJ 08332 | 1 year | 800-769-3682 |
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UNITED KINGDOM | GROUPE SEB UK Ltd. 11-49 Station Road Langley, Slough Berkshire SL3 8 DR | 1 year | 0845 602 1454 |
VENEZUELA | GROUPE SEB VENEZUELA Av Eugenio Mendoza, Centro Letonia, Torre ING Bank, Piso 15, Ofc 155 Urb. La Castellana, Caracas | 2 anno | 0800-7268724 |
VIETNAM | GROUPE SEB VIETNAM (Representative office) 127-129 Nguyen Hue Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | 1 year | +84-8 3821 6395 |
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