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1. General Warnings and Safety Specifications 4) Packaging (boxes, plastic bags, foam the capacity of the available electrical WARNING parts and whatever else) must not be left system is suitable for the maximum power THIS MACHINE IS FOR PROFESSIONAL around within easy reach of children, due consumption indicated on the espresso USE ONLY AND SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN LOCATIONS WHERE ITS USE AND...
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(as described in the preceding point) STRADA EE 2 gr. 3 gr. professionals exclusively. and close the water supply valve. Do not...
2. Definition of Available Models This operating manual refers exclusively to the following models, of our own manufacture: STRADA, Model EE 3 groups Legend Main Switch Pressure Gauge (steam boiler) Pressure Gauge (coffee boiler) Brew Groups Encoder Tea Water Button Digital Display Steam Wand Steam Wand Lever...
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1) General Description probe. The steam boiler has various according to the number of groups The machine is built in 2 and 3 coffee fittings used for safety devices, for installed: group versions essentially supplying hot water and steam, and for 2 groups 2 x 1,3 liters 2 x 800 Watts composed of the following parts:...
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• Testing: Hydraulic test at 18 bar • Exterior cover • Water pump performed on ready-to-use small exterior consists painted The rotary vane pump, is installed on boilers, at our factory. and stainless sheet steel panels. To the water supply tubing and is set up to provide good aesthetics, to optimize operate anytime the coffee groups are •...
AC220-240V/60Hz 20-22 THAT A RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE (RCD) WITH AC208-240/60Hz 4600 1600 3000 4600 SEE ELECTRICAL AC380/50Hz A RATED RESIDUAL OPERATING CURRENT NOT STRADA EE CONNECTIONS EXCEEDING 30mA IS INSTALLED. AC220-240V/60Hz 25-29 2400 4000 6400 6400 30,5 AC208-240/60Hz FOR DETAILS...
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1) Accessories Hz electrical connection with ground, • Water pressure supply must be protected socket approved between 2 and 6 bar. WARNING interlock switch 2) Water test kit AT EACH INSTALLATION, THE MACHINE • Single phase 200VAC - 50/60 Hz SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH A NEW SET OF In order to enable you to check if your water TUBES FOR PLUMBING AND RELATED...
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STRAIN RELIEF CONNECTORS ARE FIRMLY on our website: LA MARZOCCO WATER water supply line and the filtration system SECURED TO THE BODY OF THE MACHINE IN...
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This is the power supply for the water In case such a system is not available, WARNING pump motor. The internal electronics will drained liquids may be collected in a THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE switch the pump motor on when needed. suitable bucket and any necessary drain BY PERSONS (INCLUDING CHILDREN) WITH •...
4. Machine Operation and Coffee Preparation 1) Starting the espresso machine from below the screw head. Tighten the espresso machine should be heating to screw to stop the water from flowing. operating temperatures. a) Filling the boilers with water Over tightening can cause damage to Encoder Display Once the installation procedures have...
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In normal operating conditions, the from left to right. When the portafilters activate this function. coffee boiler pressure transducer, while are inserted properly, you can move the Note: Some baristas believe it is brewing, can read anywhere from 0-12 manual brew paddle lever (part 12, page important to press the brewing button bar when brewing.
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away any calcium deposits. This remedy is only when you need to prepare another CAUTION valid also in case the valve remains open cup, and only at that time should you NEVER REMOVE THE FILTER HOLDER WHEN in the drain position (i.e. the pressure place a new dose of ground coffee in the WATER IS BEING DELIVERED.
5. Dispensing Steam and Hot Water 1) Steaming milk or other liquids heated liquid container to the steam 2) Preparing tea and other hot drinks. In order to allow for any condensed boiler (via vacuum created from cooling water in the wand to be released ALWAYS parts).
6. Maintenance and Periodic Cleaning Operations 2) Cleaning filters any alcohol or solvents whatsoever on WARNING - Put 2 or 3 teaspoons of detergent painted or imprinted parts in order not THE MACHINE MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT powder for coffee machines in about 1/2 to damage them.
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1/2 a litre of water inside a heat-resistant 9) Depressurize the steam boiler time necessary to allow the following container and boil. Press and hold the encoder knob to set quantities of water to be brewed: - Place the diffuser screen(s) and diffuser the espresso machine to “OFF”, then At least 1 liter for a 1/2 group machine screw(s) in the solution and leave them...
7. De-commissioning and Demolition 1) De-commissioning and demolition Remove the reinforced plastic tubing on Recycling notice: Warning for the the drain connection. protection of the environment. Start by setting the main switch to the Used Electrical and electronic waste “0” or OFF position. At this point, the machine may be contains hazardous but also valuable removed from the bar, being very careful...
8. Mandatory Maintenance and Check-up Operations These operations are in addition to the Maintenance and Periodic Cleaning Operations as specified in Chapter 6. The following maintenance and check-up operations sould be carried out by a qualified technician. The time required for the periodic maintenance is determinated by the quantity of daily work and/or coffee consumption. N.B.
STRADA 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 Encoder The encoder knob is always located on the left of group one. By turning it to the right it is possible to increase the value. By turning it left, it is possible to decrease the value and by pushing it down, it is possible to scroll through the software menu, enter functions or confirm first installation.
Start Up Procedures Turning the Espresso Description Machine On The following is the procedure for turning on • Proceed checking for water connection to the power to the espresso machine. the espresso machine. • Please follow the procedures carefully to •...
Shut Down Procedures Description Turning the Espresso Machine Off The following is the procedure for turning off • This machine has two off settings. One power to the espresso machine. setting turns off all of the components in the • Please follow the procedures carefully to espresso machine and the other turns off avoid any damage to the espresso machine.
95.2 00:00 • The two programming levels are as follows: service technician La Marzocco reccomends • Barista Programming - The parameters that no changes are made at this level. The contained within this level are ones the Technician Password is required for access.
“Barista” Programming Description Coffee Boiler • This parameter allows the operator to enable/disable the coffee boiler. Coffee Boiler 1 ENABLED Display Operating Procedure While the espresso machine is ON, press and hold the Encoder Knob. After approximately 10 seconds the following °C 94.4 95.1...
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“Barista” Programming Description Coffee Boiler • This parameter allows the operator to program the coffee boiler temperature. Each group have different programming. Coffee Boiler 1 95.0°C 98.0°C Display Operating Procedure While the espresso machine is ON, press and hold the Encoder Knob. After approximately 10 seconds the following °C 94.4 95.1...
“Barista” Programming Description Steam Boiler Temp. • This parameter allows the operator to program the steam boiler temperature. Steam Temp. 123.8°C 124.0°C Display Operating Procedure While the espresso machine is ON, press and hold the Encoder Knob. After approximately 10 seconds the following °C 94.4 95.1...
“Barista” Programming Description Cup Warmer • This parameter allows the operator to enable or disable the cups heating function. • This function is displayed only on the models of espresso machine equipped Cup heating with this accessory. ENABLED Display Operating Procedure While the espresso machine is ON, press and hold the Encoder Knob.
“Barista” Programming Description Clock Adjust • This parameter allows the user to set the • There are 3 changeable values within this time of day and the day of the week. parameter: • This parameter is used to display time and is •...
“Barista” Programming Description Auto ON/OFF • This parameter allows the operator to program the espresso machine to turn on at a preset time and turn off at a preset time. • This feature also allows the espresso Auto On/Off machine to remain in the off condition for On: --.-- one closed day.
“Technical” Programming Language • This parameter allows the technician to change the language of the display. Language ENGLISH Display Operating Procedure While the espresso machine is OFF, press and hold the Encoder Knob. After approximately 10 seconds the following 00:00 display appears.
“Technical” Programming Description Open Valve • This parameter allows the technician to • Enabling this parameter disables the heating open all boiler, coffee and tea valves at the element (if enabled). same time. • In order to depressurize the steam boiler OPEN VALVE move the steam wand lever.
“Technical” Programming Temperature Measurement Description Units • This parameter allows the technician to change the temperature display from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit and vice versa. Temperature °C (°F) Display Operating Procedure While the espresso machine is OFF, press and hold the Encoder Knob. After approximately 10 seconds the following 00:00 display appears.
“Technical” Programming Description Name • This parameter allows the technician to program a 16 character user name. • The user name is displayed continuously on the display on the second line. User Name ..... Display Operating Procedure While the espresso machine is OFF, press and hold the Encoder Knob. After approximately 10 seconds the following 00:00 display appears.
“Technical” Programming Pre-Infusion or Description Pre-Brewing • This parameter allows the technician to enable or disable the pre-brewing function. Pre-Brewing ENABLED Display Operating Procedure While the espresso machine is OFF, press and hold the Encoder Knob. After approximately 10 seconds the following 00:00 display appears.
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“Technical” Programming Pre-Infusion or Description Pre-Brewing • This parameter allows the technician to the pump is active. Once the pre-brewing program the time of pre-brewing of water cycle is over, the normal brewing cycle will with the coffee. Each group can have a continue until the end.
“Technical” Programming Description Coffee Boiler • This parameter allows the technician to program the steam boiler temperature. Each machine may have a different value as it is set individually. Coffee Boiler 1 95.0°C 98.0°C Display Operating Procedure While the espresso machine is OFF, press and hold the Encoder Knob. After approximately 10 seconds the following 00:00 display appears.
“Technical” Programming Description Steam Boiler Temp. • This parameter allows the technician to program the steam boiler temperature. Steam Temp. 123.8°C 124.0°C Display Operating Procedure While the espresso machine is OFF, press and hold the Encoder Knob. After approximately 10 seconds the following 00:00 display appears.
“Technical” Programming Description Cup Warmer • This parameter allows the technician to enable or disable the cups heating function. • This function is displayed only on the models of espresso machine equipped Cup heating with this accessory. ENABLED Display Operating Procedure While the espresso machine is OFF, press and hold the Encoder Knob.
“Technical” Programming Description Clock Adjust • This parameter allows the user to set the • There are 3 changeable values within this time of day and the day of the week. parameter: • This parameter is used to display time and is •...
“Technical” Programming Description Auto ON/OFF • This parameter allows the technician to program the espresso machine to turn on at a preset time and turn off at a preset time. • This feature also allows the espresso Auto On/Off machine to remain in the off condition for On: --.-- one closed day.
“Technical” Programming Description Cup Warmer • This parameter allows the technician to adjust the operating time of the resistance for the heating of the cups. • This function is displayed only on the Cup heating On models of espresso machine equipped 2 min with this accessory.
“Technical” Programming Description Steam Boiler • The parameter filling WITH PUMP allows the overall dispensing pressure in the brew the technician to select the activation of boiler. the water pump during the automatic • During the auto-fill cycle, if a brew cycle is filling cycle of the service boiler.
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“Technical” Programming Description Steam Boiler • This parameter allows the technician to enable or disable tauto-fill cycle function during the brewing process. DuringCoffeeDisp Enable FillingUp Display Operating Procedure While the espresso machine is OFF, press and hold the Encoder Knob. After approximately 10 seconds the following 00:00 display appears.
“Technical” Programming Description Tea Brewing • This parameter allows the technician to cle during the brewing process can reduce select the type of the tea brewing WITH the overall dispensing pressure in the brew PUMP 1, WITH PUMP 2 or WITHOUT PUMP. boiler.
“Technical” Programming Description represents the temperature of the water Coffee Boiler exiting the group head. • This parameter is preset at the factory based • To properly calibrate the temperature of any upon initial tests of this espresso machine. espresso machine it is import to measure •...
“Technical” Programming Description Coffee Dose Counter • This parameter allows the technician to review the total coffee doses. Total Doses Display Operating Procedure While the espresso machine is OFF, press and hold the Encoder Knob. After approximately 10 seconds the following 00:00 display appears.
“Technical” Programming Description Filter Alarm • This parameter enables the technician • A value of 0 (zero) disables the filter alarm to program an alarm that will alert the parameter. user about the need for maintenance or replacement of the water filter. Change H2O Filt.
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