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Program the dose
Press and hold 'x' or 'y' seconds and drop to set the dose X''
Make a coffee
Click & drop to make a coffee
DREAM | DREAM PID | |
Voltage (V) | 230VAC/50Hz - 120VAC/60Hz | |
Power (W) | 1050 | 1090 |
Pump pressure (bar) | 20 | |
Weight (kg) | 8 (FF) / 7 (MF)* | |
Dimensions (l x w x d)** | 245 x 345 x 280 | |
Tank capacity (L) | 1,3 | |
Filter holder size (mm) | Ø 58 | Ø 60 |
* FF: Fixed filer holder. MF: Mobile filter holder
** Length x width x depth (mm)
The installer must read this manual carefully before start-up. The operator should be an adult and fully competent person. Should an anomaly occur, please contact your distributor.
Start-up
Check that the voltage is the same as that indicated on the machine nameplate.
NB! We recommend using water with a low mineral content.
The quality of the water will affect the taste and quality of your coffee as well as help avoid future malfunctions. See our especial anti-lime scale filters (optional).
Make sure that there is enough water in the tank. Running the machine without water may damage the pump. Water levels should be checked visually.
Versatile model. Place the discharge nozzle over the tray
.
NB! On ending the service, the filter holder pressure
is released through this nozzle. If not correctly placed, all the remaining water could spill outside the tray.
Plug the machine into the electrical socket.
When turned on for the first time, the machine enters start-up mode. The pilot light comes on and
flashes while the machine heats up, until the right temperature is reached. During this process no service can be provided.
The screen shows the temperature rise to the pre-set temperature.
Check your system: Ground, pod or capsule.
Ground (mobile filter holder)
Any type of coffee may be used, ground or pod, thanks to the 5 filters supplied: 2 ground filters (1- and 2-cup), 2 pressurised filters (1- and 2-cup Cream+) and 1 pod filter.
For optimal results, we advise using ready mixes for espressos, as they have the appropriate ground size for use with ground filters. If the results are not as expected, use pressurised filters, which will give good results regardless of ground size.
Regardless of the type of filter used for ground coffee, and depending on the whether the coffee comes out quickly or slowly, we recommend changing the type of coffee, the ground size or experimenting with compactness to suit your preference.
If using ground coffee:
NB! On completing the coffee service, residual water will be released through the discharge nozzle
. Make sure that it is correctly placed over the tray
.
NB! It is normal for the ground coffee in the filter holder
to have a liquid consistency if the filter holder is immediately removed
after delivery.
If pods or FAP-capsules are used:
Use the specific filter holder for capsules or pods. Place the pod in the filter holder (see figure 4). Follow points 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 as in the previous section.
Pod (fixed filter holder)
Proceed as follows:
General tips:
NB! Tamping.
To obtain perfect espresso, the coffee should be firmly tamped down.
NB! Pressure gauge:
In the PID versions, the temperature is shown on the screen included for this purpose, with the working pressure shown on the pressure gauge
on the front of the machine.
The right working pressure depends on the type of coffee and the ground size. In all cases, a working pressure of between 9 and 12 bar is appropriate.
NB! The machine working pressure can be adjusted using the OPV
next to the coffee group
. To do this, use the blind filter fitted in the filter holder
, attach it to the group
and turn on the coffee switch
. The pressure can be adjusted by turning the OPV
using a flat-head screwdriver. Turning it to the right increases the working pressure and turning it to the left reduces it.
Programming the coffee dose
PID models have a coffee dose control function, so that the amount of coffee required can to be adjusted for both the available options (small coffee, large coffee). There is a 3-position coffee switch for this purpose. The two available coffee selections are obtained by turning the switch to the top or bottom positions, while the midpoint turns off the coffee function.
NB! The coffee switch
on the two PID models is not a permanent setting. Once the function has been activated, it returns to its original position. The switch does not have to stay in the working position; once the programmed amount of coffee has been obtained, the function will stop automatically.
To programme the dose at either of the two selections, just turn the switch to the desired position until the required amount is obtained. On releasing it, the dose will have been programmed.
True 'cappuccino' contains 25 millilitres of espresso coffee and 125 millilitres of cold steamwhipped milk, which goes from 3 or 4 degrees centigrade to nearly 55 degrees centigrade. Use fresh cow's milk with a protein content of over 3.2 percent and a fat content of 3.5 percent. Whip only the amount required for one cup in a steel jug to prevent it from mixing with other odours or tastes. The density of the cream must be uniform and there must be no separation from the liquid, or holes or bubbles.
Proceed as follows:
NB! The steam generation system includes a safety limit that cuts off the service after 3 minutes of continual operation.
NB! When the steam service is finished, the machine temperature will be too high to make coffee. The pilot light
will flash until the machine returns to the correct temperature and the screen
will flash the pre-set coffee temperature. Follow point 2.B to force cooling.
NB! After each use it is advisable to release steam for 5 seconds to clean the tube and prevent blockage. You can use a toothpick or clip to clean the absorption hole. Make sure the nozzle is free of obstructions.
Tips for making cappuccino.
NB! Texturing should be done immediately beneath the milk's surface, while the nozzle should be placed deeper for heating.
Remember, do not heat to more than 75°C. Beyond this temperature you will scald the milk and it will not be suitable for cappuccino. The espresso is released at 75-80°C. The milk is textured and heated to between 55-70°C. It is important to maintain these temperatures for serving. The cups should therefore be warmed on the cup warmer. If this is not possible, heat the cup with hot water prior to use.
Once the milk is hot and textured, it is ready to be served in the cup by adding it to the espresso base.
Possible problems.
The cream may be too thin and lack consistency.
The PID models have a control system consisting of a screen and two control buttons
to control the following functions:
Enter the programming menu to change the values of parameters 2 to
NB! The PID system can be reset in the following way: With the machine on, press the button
for three seconds. The screen
will show the text PrS, indicating that the factory settings have been reset.
The table of parameters and available values is given below:
Param. | Value - Description | Default value | |
Ud | C | Degrees Celsius | C |
F | Degrees Fahrenheit | ||
Pr | 0 | Pre-infusion off | 0 |
1 | Pre-infusion 1 s | ||
2 | Pre-infusion de 2 s | ||
3 | Pre-infusion de 3 s | ||
4 | Pre-infusion de 4 s | ||
5 | Pre-infusion de 5 s | ||
Cr | ON | Timer on | OFF |
OFF | Timer off | ||
OFF | OFF | Stand-by mode OFF | OFF |
0.5 | Stand-by mode ON, starting in 0.5 h | ||
001 | Stand-by mode ON, starting in 1 h | ||
002 | Stand-by mode ON, starting in 2 h | ||
U | X | X indicates the offset between the set temperature and the one shown on the display | 0 |
An energy saving mode is included in the PID models, which turns the machine off after two hours without activating a function. When stand-by mode is on, only pilot light remains lit while all others are turned off.
To turn the machine on again, just press any of the buttons for the machine to go back to its initial status, as if turned on for the first time.
NB! The function can be turned on and off using the PID system controls
and
.
Cleaning and preventive care of the machine's internal system is vital if an espresso of optimum quality is to be obtained.
General warning! Cleaning and maintenance should be done when the machine is cool and disconnected from the power source. Do not place the machine under water. Not dishwasher safe.
Coffees/day | Descaling |
>10 | monthly |
5-10 | every 2 months |
1-5 | every 3 months |
You can find all the information you need on coffee machine cleaning and maintenance at www. ascaso.com.
Ignoring these warnings can jeopardise the safety of both the machine and the user. Keep this instruction manual in a safe place.
ON/OFF PILOT LIGHT (6) | TEMPERATURE PILOT LIGHT (13) | STEAM PILOT LIGHT (12) | SCREEN (21) | |
Coffee mode | ||||
Start-up | ON | Flashing 1Hz | OFF | Real reading |
Heating | ON | Flashing 1Hz | OFF | Pre-set coffee temp |
Ready to work | ON | ON | OFF | Pre-set coffee temp |
Steam mode | ||||
Steam mode (heating) | ON | ON | Flashing 1Hz | Pre-set steam temp (Flashing) |
Steam mode (start-up warning) | ON | ON | Flashing 2Hz | Pre-set steam temp |
Steam mode (in service) | ON | ON | ON | Pre-set steam temp |
On ending steam mode (cooling) | ON | Flashing 1Hz | ON | Pre-set coffee temp (Flashing) |
Others | ||||
Stand-by mode | ON | OFF | OFF | — |
Dose control fault | ON | OFF | Flashing 2Hz | E01 |
Coffee temp. Probe fault | ON | Flashing 2Hz | Flashing 2Hz | E02 |
Coffee exchanger fault | ON | Flashing 4Hz | Flashing 2Hz | E03 |
Steam temp. Probe fault | ON | Flashing 2Hz | Flashing 2Hz | E04 |
Steam exchanger fault | ON | Flashing 2Hz | Flashing 4Hz | E05 |
Internal fault | ON | OFF | OFF | E98 |
Possible problems | Causes | What to do? |
The coffee is not hot | The coffee is not at the correct temperature. Cold accessories (cup, filter holder). | Wait for the on/off pilot light to go off. See general tips. Point 3. Increase temperature by PID system. |
The coffee comes out very quickly (ground coffee) | The grind you are using is too coarse and/or the coffee has not been properly tamped down. Not enough ground coffee used. | Use espresso coffee. Experiment with tamping the coffee down more or less. Fill to the brim of the filter. |
The coffee comes out very quickly (pods) | The grind you are using is too coarse, there is not enough coffee or it has not been properly packed. | Regulate the pressure using the expansion valve ![]() ![]() |
The coffee is not creamy | The grind you are using is too coarse. The coffee has not been correctly tamped down. The coffee is old or poor quality. | Use espresso coffee. Experiment with tamping the coffee down more or less. Change your coffee. Use freshly ground coffee. |
The coffee doesn't come out or does so slowly. | The water tank is empty or incorrectly placed. The grind you are using is too fine or too tightly tamped down. The filter and/or washer are obstructed. Limescale in the machine. Insufficient pressure. | Fill or correctly replace the tank. Use espresso coffee. Experiment with the way you tamp the coffee down. Clean filter and/or washer. Clean the machine. See point 6. Increase the working pressure using the expansion valve ![]() ![]() |
There is a lot of water in the filter after making the coffee. | The coffee has not been correctly tamped down. There is not enough coffee in the filter. | Tamp down correctly. See point 3. Add more coffee to the filter. See point 3. |
The coffee spills over the edges of the filter. | The filter holder has not been placed correctly. Coffee grinds on the edge of the filter. The gasket is dirty. The gasket is defective. | Follow the procedure for adjusting the filter holder. Point 3. Clean the coffee grinds from the edge of the filter. Clean the gasket with a damp cloth. Call the Aftersales Service. |
The milk won't froth | Steam nozzle clogged. Milk has gone off. Milk hot or warm. Insufficient temperature | Clean the steam nozzle. Use fresh, cold milk (refrigeration temperature). |
The machine makes a lot of noise | Water tank empty. The tank is not correctly placed. Water supply is not reaching the tank. Mains connection problems. Old or very dry coffee. | Fill the water tank. Adjust the water tank. Place the tube in the tank. Use fresh coffee. |
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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