Programming Introduction Description • This espresso machine has a CPU and many configurable settings. • Additionally, there are many feedback controls employed in this espresso machine to troubleshoot problems should they occur. • The following is a brief introduction to the controls and display and how they interact with the operator. Digital Display LaMarzocco 09:30 Firenze Italia...
Programming Keypad The keypad has two functions. The first is for control of the espresso. The second is for programming individual software parameters. The button and the button are used to change the values of the individual parameters. The label for these buttons are “Espresso”...
These parameters are set at • The two programming levels are as the factory and there is no need for follows adjustment. La Marzocco reccomends • Machine “On” - The parameters that no changes are made at this level. Display...
Initial Installation Description Initial Installation • This is the initial display shown when first installing this espresso machine. • NOTE: If machine has been bench First installat. tested by your local distributor you will not see this first display. Enter to confirm NOTE: Prior to turning on the espresso machine, please read the Installation Guide...
The machine begins to 170.5 06:30 La Marzocco T:00 automatically fill the steam boiler until full. When the espresso machine reaches operating temperature, all keypad lights will light indicating that the espresso machine is ready to use.
200.5 F 09:30a machine. machine. La Marzocco T:00 Display Operating Procedure The following is the procedure for safely turning off the espresso machine. Press and hold the button then press the button .
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Quick Access Programming (Quick Keys) Description (ver 1.15) the following quick keys are Quick Keys available: • For convenience, there is access to five Quick Key Function parameters of the software without Number entering program mode. Group rinse cycle • These parameters are accessed through the use of “Quick Keys”.
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“Machine OFF” Programming Description Language • This parameter allows the operator to change the language of the display. Language English Display Operating Procedure Enter into “Machine Off” programming mode. 09:30 Press the button or the button to change the language. Language English Temperature...
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“Machine OFF” Programming Description Name • This parameter allows the technician to program a 16 character user name. • The user name displayed Name continuously on the display on the -------------- second line. • The user name is not displayed when the Crono Function is ENABLED.
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“Machine OFF” Programming Description Heating (Power Mode) • This espresso is equipped with a power • There are two options in Power saving saving feature that allows the espresso mode: machine to operate at lower power if • Full - This mode gives full power to both Heating needed.
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“Machine OFF” Programming Description Water Reservoir (Tank) • This parameter allows the user to choose the use of a water reservoir. If the espresso machine is connected directly to the water supply, then this Water Tank value should be set to “not present”. Present This must be done before the machine is plumbed.
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“Machine OFF” Programming Description Tea Water • This parameter allows the technician to select the activation of the water pump during hot water dispensing. • When hot water is drawn from only the Tea Water steam boiler this parameter should be with Pump set to “without pump”.
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“Machine OFF” Programming Steam Boiler Probe Description Sensitivity • This parameter allow the user to set the probe sensitivity depending of the hardness of the water. The harder the ProbeSensitivity water, the lower the sensibility of the probe. Display Operating Procedure Enter into “Machine Off”...
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“Machine OFF” Programming Description Service Cycles • This parameter allows the user to program a threshold number of cycles when the machine prompts for service. Service Cycles • When Prompted for Service, the “Service Phone” number will be displayed. Display Operating Procedure Enter into “Machine Off”...
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“Machine OFF” Programming Temperature Measurement Description Units • This parameter is set at the factory at the request of the local distributor. • This parameter has two options Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). Temperature ° Display Operating Procedure Enter into “Machine Off” programming mode. 09:30 Scroll through the displayed parameters using the button until the following display appears:...
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“Machine OFF” Programming Description Proportional, Integral, Derivitive (PID) Settings • This parameter is preset at the factory • If you do wish to change the values (Coffee Boiler) based upon theoretical calculations and find that unexpected results occur, and physical experiments. return to the factory default values: •...
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“Machine OFF” Programming Description PID Setting • This parameter sets a range in which • It is important to write down the the PID algorithm is active. number before any changes are made • This parameter is preset at the factory to make sure you can return to the PID Setting based upon theoretical calculations...
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“Machine OFF” Programming Description Coffee Boiler Temperature Offset • This parameter isused to calibrate • Changes to this parameter can cause the coffee boiler temperature system unexpected results. to ensure the display temperature • It is important to write down this value Coffee T.
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“Machine OFF” Programming Description Water Filter Alarm • This parameter allows the technician • A value of 0 (zero) disables the filter to preprogram an alarm that notifies alarm parameter. the user when the water filter requires Water filter service or replacement. •...
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Operating Procedure Enter into “Machine On” programming mode. 200.5 F 06:30 La Marzocco T:00 Press one of the following buttons: Doses Setting Select within30s Water will begin to flow. When the desired amount of water has been dispensed, press the same button again to...
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• Hour Format 12h or 24h Display Operating Procedure Enter into “Machine On” programming mode. 200.5 F 06:30 La Marzocco T:00 Doses Setting Press and hold the button to enter into programming mode. Select within30s Clock Adjust Then press the button to access the adjustable parameters.
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Display Operating Procedure Enter into “Machine On” programming mode. 200.5 F 06:30 La Marzocco T:00 Press and hold the button to enter into programming mode Doses Setting Select within30s Clock Adjust Then press the button to access the adjustable parameters.
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“Coffee T. Offset” parameter. Display Operating Procedure Enter into “Machine On” programming mode. 200.5 F 06:30 La Marzocco T:00 Press and hold the button to enter into programming mode. Doses Setting Select within30s Clock Adjust Then press the button to access the adjustable parameters.
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Display Operating Procedure Enter into “Machine On” programming mode. 200.5 F 06:30 La Marzocco T:00 Doses Setting Press the button to enter into programming mode Select within30s Clock Adjust Then press the button to access the adjustable parameters.
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(in seconds) that the Display Operating Procedure Enter into “Machine On” programming mode. 200.5 F 06:30 La Marzocco T:00 Press the button to enter into programming mode. Doses Setting Select within30s Then press the button to access the adjustable parameters.
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(555)123-4567 Display Operating Procedure Enter into “Machine On” programming mode. 200.5 F 06:30 La Marzocco T:00 Press the button to enter into programming mode Doses Setting Select within30s Clock Adjust Then press the button to access the adjustable parameters.
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Display Operating Procedure Enter into “Machine On” programming mode. 200.5 F 06:30 La Marzocco T:00 Doses Setting Press the button to enter into programming mode. Select within50s Clock Adjust Then press the button to access the adjustable parameters.
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Description • This espresso machine is equipped with several feedback mechanisms that alert the operator when an unusual condition occurs. Additionally the espresso machine will warn the operator when certain parameters fall below or above the programmed point. These errors and warnings will appear as a message in the display. •...
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