Rancilio Silvia, Silvia E Manual

Overview

Silvia is designed for installation of our coffee pod or capsule kit. For further information, please contact your distributor.

Set up the coffee machine and first start-up

Improper installation can cause damage to people, animals and things

Observe the notes on safety instructions!

1. Put machine on a level and stable surface, leaving enough free space around
   
2. Fill water tank (ca. 2 litres) Use natural drinking water
   
3. Open tap
   
4. Switch on coffee switch only
   
5. Connect to main power
   
6. Switch on main switch
   
7. Pour 1 l water out of the group Place receptacle under the outlet
   
8. Switch off the coffee switch
   
9. Dispense 0.2 l of water as soon as it starts to come out of the steam wand; then, close the tap
   
10. Empty the receptacle and the drip tray
    

Switch ON / OFF

Switch ON

1. Fill water tank (ca. 2 litres) Use natural drinking water
   
2. Switch on main switch Green light is on
   

Switch OFF

1. Remove porta-filter, knock-out coffee Do not damage the filter
   
2. Lock porta-filter holder again
   
3. Switch off main switch Green light goes off
   

Use

Wait for the orange light «boiler heating» to switch off

Hot surface

Check frequently the water level in the tank. Refill if necessary!

Preparing coffee

1. Use a filter basket for 1 or 2 coffees as required
   
2. Fill with ground coffee and tamp Remove leftovers from rim of the filter
   
3. Lock the porta-filter into the group head
   
4. Put cup(s) under coffee outlet
   
5. Start brewing by pressing coffee switch and stop brewing by pressing coffee switch
   
6. Remove porta-filter, knock out coffee and lock it again Do not damage the filter
   

Preparing hot water (tea)

1. Put cup under hot water spout
   
2. Switch on the hot water switch
   
3. Open tap slowly
   
4. Close tap when the desired amount is reached
   
5. Switch off the hot water switch
   

Steam wand

1. Switch on steam switch Wait for the orange light to switch off
   
2. Flush out residual steam condensation
   
3. Submerge steam wand in the beverage
   
4. Open tap slowly
   
5. Close tap when the desired temperature is reached
   
6. Remove product when finished
   
7. Switch off steam switch
   
8. Purge steam to clean steam wand
   
9. Clean steam wand with a damp cloth
   
10. Switch on the hot water switch, open tap slowly
    
11. Close tap as soon as water comes out of the hot water spout, switch off the hot water switch
    

Daily cleaning

Do not use abrasive instruments. Use suitable detergents for coffee machines and follow the instructions on the package

The drip tray must be empty!

1. Brew for 3-4 seconds without locking the portafilter in place
   
2. Brush the seal under the group head Do not brush the shower!
   
3. Insert blind filter disk, add cleaning detergent for espresso coffee machines
   
4. Lock the porta-filter into the group head and remove cup-holder grid
   
5. Coffee switch: 5 sec. ON / 10 sec. OFF Repeat until water runs clear in drip tray
   
6. Remove porta-filter with blind filter disk, rinse both under fresh water
   
7. Insert blind filter disk and lock porta-filter again
   
8. Rinse several times
   
9. Empty drip tray
   
10. Unlock the filter basket, clean all parts; Rinse with hot water to dissolve any coffee oil residue
    
11. Insert filter basket into porta-filter and insert into group head, reattach cup-holder grid
    
12. Clean housing with damp cloth Follow the grain of the satin finish on stainless steel parts
    

Daily cleaning of steam wand

Do not use abrasive instruments
Use suitable detergents for milk and follow the instructions on the package

1. Submerge steam wand in milk cleaning solution Follow the instructions on the package
   
2. Empty cleaning solution and fill container with fresh water
   
3. Submerge steam wand in water and heat it up
   
4. Clean steam wand with a damp cloth
   

Storing the machine

For final decommissioning of the machine, in addition to the above functions, cut the power cable and hand the machine over to personnel authorised for its disposal

1. Empty the water tank
   
2. Empty the remaining water Stop immediately when out of water
   
3. Switch off the main switch
   
4. Clean the machine See page «Daily cleaning»
   
5. Unplug the machine
   
6. Cover the cooled machine and place it in a dry room, not exposed to environmental elements
   

What if...

For any problem that is not specifically indicated on this page, switch off the machine by pressing the main switch, remove the plug and contact our technical support.

...the machine does not start

• Check that the main switch is ON
• Check that the plug is inserted

...no coffee, hot water, steam delivery

• Check that the silicone tubes are not floating in the reservoir
• Check that the vacuum trap and tubes are correctly inserted
• Check that there is water in the reservoir
• Check that hot water and steam buttons were pressed before brewing

...machine not heating up

• Call technical support

...irregular steam delivery

• Check that sprayer holes are clean

...coffee comes out too slow

• Check that the filter and shower screen are clean
• Check that coffee is not ground too fine

...coffee comes out too fast

• Check that coffee is not ground too coarse

...there is water under the machine

• Check that the drip tray is inserted
• Check that the drip tray has been emptied

...the machine seems to be switched off but the main switch is ON

• Check that the stand-by function is active by pressing the coffee, hot water or steam button

Silvia E is in full conformity with the European ErP directive, Silvia E consumes less than 0.5 Wh (Watt-hour) in standby mode.

The coffee machine shuts off automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity, as stipulated by the Ecodesign regulatory norms.

Switch OFF
Silvia E switches off automatically after 30 minutes of inactivty.

After this time the green light indicating «Power On» blinks for another 10 minutes and allows for the machine to be reactivated quickly. Just press the ON / OFF button again to restart.

Silvia E with the Auto-Shut OFF is only available in some countries.

Use of steam
Silvia E shuts off after 30 minutes of the last brewing activity (coffee & hot water).

Before steaming, switch ON the coffee switch for some seconds. Otherwise it can happen, that the machine shuts off during steam generation. This is not a malfunction but a technical feature.

Technical data

Water Hardness

The hardness of the water supply must be about 5 °dKH, 9 °fKH or 89 ppm, (German, French degrees of carbonate hardness or parts per million). If these values are not respected, it is recommended to use a suitable fi ltering system. The water hardness can be obtained from your local water supplier or can be determined by carrying out a water hardness test yourself.

The machine is equipped with the following protective devices: complete panelling protection of all the parts subject to heat and of the steam and hot water supplier; work surface provided with grill and tray to collect split liquids; thermal protection on the boiler; safe resistance thermal.

The Auto-Shut off is only available in some countries.

Diagrams
CPU Controller

IG Main switch

MT Ground connection

T1 Safety thermostat 100°C

EG Group solenoid valve

IS Button ON / OFF

PO Motor pump

T2 Safety thermostat 140°C

IA Hot water switch

IV Steam switch

R Boiler heating element

T3 Safety thermostat 165°C

IC Coffee switch

LS Light «Power ON»

SR Light boiler heating element

Hydraulic diagram

Silvia / Silvia E