La Marzocco GS/3 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 H A N D M A D E I N F L O R E N C E GS/3 Owner’s Manual Version 1.00...
Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this La Marzoco GS/3 Espresso machine. For information about your GS/3 or to ﬁ nd others to share information about the GS/3, please visit our website at www.lamarzocco.com. Here you will ﬁ nd a section dedicated to La Marzocco GS/3 users.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
GS/3 Table of Contents General Information ..................3 Accessories .......................4 Machine Description ..................5 Installation ......................6 Operation ......................8 Key Features ......................9 Preventative Maintenance and Cleaning ............10 La Marzocco History ..................13 www.lamarzocco.com Version 1.00...
Page 4: General Information
This device must be used exclusively for the functions it has been designed and built for. Any other application is inappropriate and dangerous.The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any damages caused by La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.00...
Page 5: Accessories
GS/3 Accessories Accessories MODEL GS/3 Check the package to make sure that the following accessories are included in the packaging: QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION L111/2N PORTAFILTER ASSEMBLY, DOUBLE SPOUT, LION L111/1 PORTAFILTER ASSEMBLY, SINGLE SPOUT, LION L115/C PORTAFILTER BASKET, BLIND...
Page 6: Machine Description
Switch Pressure gauge (Steam Boiler) Pressure Gauge (Coffee Boiler) Steam Wand Steam Activation Lever Display Keypad Hot Water Temperature Adjusting Dispensing Spout Knob for Hot Water Drain Box Figure 2 - Machine Description La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.00...
Page 7: Installation
When the operate all lights on the keypads will light. GS/3 is turned on the electronics will activate the water pump to ﬁ ll both boilers. Since the inﬂ ow of water will compress the air in the boiler it will be necessary to remove or “bleed”...
Page 8 4. Rotate Clockwise to increase pressure and counter clockwise to reduce pressure. Adjustment Lock Nut Screw Left Side Panel Assembly Water Pump Pressure Adjustment Screw Figure 7 - Water Pump pressure Adjustment La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.00...
Page 9: Operation
Press down on the ground coffee with the supplied tamper and install the portaﬁ lter on the GS/3. Press a brew button to begin the brewing process. Note: Some users believe it is important to allow water...
Page 10: Key Features
This Do not remove the portafilter when brewing hot kit allows the GS/3 to be connected to the main water liquids. The Coffee Boiler contains water at elevated temperature. Water temperature over 125°F / 52°C...
Page 11: Preventative Maintenance And Cleaning
GS/3 Preventative Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning (Daily) Cleaning the Diffuser Screen. During the discharge Cleaning ﬁ lter baskets and portaﬁ lter handles operation (subsequent to coffee brewing), small amounts of coffee grounds may slowly build-up on and obstruct, - Put 2 or 3 teaspoons of detergent powder for coffee even partially, the diffuser screen.
Page 12 Disconnect the clear plastic water intake hose. Unscrew all screws from the cover to separate the parts. Wash all parts with warm soapy water. All parts are machine washable. La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.00...
Page 13 GS/3 Preventative Maintenance and Cleaning www.lamarzocco.com Version 1.00...
Page 14: La Marzocco History
Tuscany and the surrounding area and while the clients chassis. who resided in the ﬂ ooded areas were able to postpone payment of their bills, La Marzocco had to continue to The number of cups of coffee which people drank at honour its payments without receiving such income.
Page 15 GS-2 and the LINEA which were joined in 1997, on occasion of the 70th anniversary of the production of the ﬁ rst La Marzocco espresso coffee machine, by the FB/70 which, given its unique design, is still widely appreciated in the most avant-garde coffee shops the world over.
Page 16 H A N D M A D E I N F L O R E N C E GS/3 Software Programming Guide Version 1.09...
Page 17 GS/3 Table of Contents Programming Introduction Programming Keypad ��2 Digital Display ��2 Accessing Programming Mode Programming Mode ��3 Initial Installation Initial Installation ��4 Start Up Procedures Turning the Espresso Machine On ��5 Shut Down Procedures Turning the Espresso Machine Off ��6 Quick Access Programming (Quick Keys) Quick Keys ��7...
Page 18: Programming Introduction
The label for this button is “Continuous”� button is used to turn on and turn off the espresso machine and to activate the dispensing of the Tea Water La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.09...
Page 19: Accessing Programming Mode
These parameters are set at the factory and there is no need for adjustment� La Marzocco reccomends that no changes are made at this level� Display...
Page 20: Initial Installation
Operating Procedure button confirm that this in the initial installation of this espresso machine. First installat. Press the Enter to confirm 09:30 Please refer to the section “Turning the Espresso Machine On” to continue La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.09...
Page 21: Start Up Procedures
170.5 06:30 La Marzocco T:00 The machine begins to 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�...
Page 22: Shut Down Procedures
Shut Down Procedures 200.5 ° 09:30a Turning the Espresso Machine Off La Marzocco T:00 Description ● The following is the procedure for turning off power to the espresso machine� ● Please follow the procedures carefully to avoid any damage to the espresso machine�...
Page 23: Quick Access Programming (Quick Keys)
GS/3 Quick Access Programming (Quick Keys) Quick Keys Description ● For convienience, there is access to 4 parameters of Quick Key the software without entering program mode� Number Function ● These parameters are accessed through the use of “Quick Keys”�...
Page 24 La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.09...
Page 25: Machine Off" Programming
GS/3 “Machine OFF” Programming Language Language English Description ● This parameter allows the operator to change the language of the display� Display Operating Procedure 09:30 Enter into “Machine Off” programming mode� Language Press the button or the button to change the language�...
Page 26: Name
Press the or the Name Press the button to advance to the next character� Repeat step 3-4 to program XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX remaining characters When finished, press the button to continue to the next parameter� La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.09...
Page 27: Heating (Power Mode)
GS/3 “Machine OFF” Programming Heating Heating (Power Mode) Full Description ● ● This espresso is equipped with a power saving feature There are two options in Power saving mode: that allows the espresso machine to operate at lower ● Full - This mode gives full power to both the coffee power if needed�...
Page 28: Water Reservoir (Tank)
English appears: Tank Press the or the button to change the value between Present and Not Present� Present When finished, press the button to continue to the next parameter� La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.09...
Page 29: Tea Water
GS/3 “Machine OFF” Programming Tea Water Tea Water with Pump Description ● 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 steam boiler this parameter should be set to “without pump”...
Page 30: Steam Boiler Probe Sensitivity
English appears: Probe Sensitivity Press the or the button to change the value between Low, Mid and High� When finished, press the button to continue to the next parameter� La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.09...
Page 31: Service Cycles
GS/3 “Machine OFF” Programming Service Cycles Service Cycles Description ● This parameter allows the user to program a threshold number of cycles when the machine prompts for service� ● When Prompted for Service, the “Service Phone” number will be displayed�...
Page 32: Temperature Measurement Units
P r e s s t h e or the button to change the value to either Celsius (°C) or °F Fahrenheit (°F)� When finished, press the button to continue to the next parameter� La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.09...
Page 33: Proportional, Integral, Derivitive (Pid) Settings (Coffee Boiler)
GS/3 “Machine OFF” Programming C kP Proportional, Integral, Derivitive (PID) Settings (Coffee Boiler) 0.15 10.0 Description ● ● This parameter is preset at the factory based upon It is important to write down the values before theoretical calculations and physical experiments�...
Page 34: Proportional, Integral, Derivitive (Pid) Settings (Steam Boiler)
English appears: button to change the value of the flasing parameter. S kP Press the or the 8.0 0.15 10.0 When finished, press the button to continue to the next parameter� La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.09...
Page 35: Pid Setting
GS/3 “Machine OFF” Programming PID Setting PID Setting ° Description ● ● This parameter sets a range in which the PID algorithm It is important to write down the number before any is active� changes are made to make sure you can return to the factory programming if unexpected results occur�...
Page 36: Coffee Boiler Temperature Offset
English appears: Coffee T. Offset Press the or the button to change the value of the parameter� 1.5 °F When finished, press the button to continue to the next parameter� La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.09...
Page 37: Steam Boiler Temperature Offset
GS/3 “Machine OFF” Programming Steam T. Offset Steam Boiler Temperature Offset ° Description ● ● This parameter is used to calibrate the steam boiler It is important to write down this value before making temperature system to ensure accuracy� changes to be sure you can return to the factory programming if unexpected results occur�...
Page 38: Water Filter Alarm
Filter the machine using the main power switch. Hold both buttons until the following Reset message appears. Release both buttons and continue to use the espresso machine as normal. La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.09...
Page 39: Machine On" Programming
Operating Procedure ° Enter into “Machine On” programming mode� 200.5 06:30 La Marzocco T:00 Doses Setting Press one of the following buttons: Select within30s Water will begin to flow. When the desired amount of water has been dispensed, press the same button again to stop the flow of water. The button is now programmed. Repeat this process for subsequent buttons�...
Page 40: Clock Adjust
Hour Format 2h or 24h Display Operating Procedure ° Enter into “Machine On” programming mode� 200.5 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�...
Page 41: Auto On/Off
Display Operating Procedure ° Enter into “Machine On” programming mode� 200.5 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�...
Page 42: Coffee Boiler Temperature
“Coffee T� Offset” parameter� Display Operating Procedure ° Enter into “Machine On” programming mode� 200.5 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�...
Page 43: Steam Boiler Temperature
Display Operating Procedure ° Enter into “Machine On” programming mode� 200.5 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�...
Page 44: Pre-Infusion Or Pre-Brewing
Display Operating Procedure ° Enter into “Machine On” programming mode� 200.5 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�...
Page 45: Service Phone
Display Operating Procedure ° Enter into “Machine On” programming mode� 200.5 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�...
Page 46: Cronos Function
Display Operating Procedure ° Enter into “Machine On” programming mode� 200.5 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�...
Page 47: Troubleshooting
GS/3 Troubleshooting Alert Messages ● ● This espresso machine is equipped with several The following section will describe errors and warnings feedback mechanisms that alert the operator when an that may appear in the display unusual condition occurs� Additionally the espresso machine will warn the operator when certain parameters fall below or above the programmed point�...
Page 48 H A N D M A D E I N F L O R E N C E GS/3 Installation Guide Version 1.02...
Page 49 GS/3 Table of Contents Installation Guide 1. Unpackage GS/3 Espresso Machine ..............2 2. Fill with water (Initial Fill) ..................2 2a. Drain Box Alignment .................... 3 3. Connect to power supply..................4 4. Turn on main power ................... 4 5.
Page 50: Water Reservoir
NOTE: The GS/3 is conﬁ gured to work with the water reservoir. To connect the GS/3 to the mains water supply and the waste drain system, please refer to the section 13.
Page 51 The drain box must be installed correctly for the machine to function properly. The drain box has two alignment pins that mate with two alignment holes on the base of the GS/3. When installing the drain box, ensure that the alignment pins are inserted into the alignment holes. It may be necessary to push slightly on the front of the drain box to achieve proper alignment.
Page 52 230 V version) or 120VAC and 15 Amps (for the 110 V version). Turn on power by pressing the main power switch. The main power switch may be found on the left rear of the machine. La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.02...
Page 53 GS/3 Installation Guide Turn the Espresso machine on by pressing the on/off key (key #6). The espresso machine will begin to ﬁ ll both the steam boiler and the coffee boiler simultanously. The machine will stop ﬁ lling when the water reservoir is low. When the message “Reﬁ ll Tank” is displayed, reﬁ...
Page 54 12 bar or if the pressure gauge rises above 12 bar, then it will be necessary to adjust the expansion valve. Please follow the next step to properly adjust the expansion valve. La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia...
Page 55 GS/3 Installation Guide Drain Box Expansion Valve Please follow this procedure if it is necessary to adust the expansion valve. First remove the drain box to access the expansion valve. The expansion valve protrudes through the sheet metal, has the shape of a cylinder, is brass in color and approximately 25mm in diameter. To adjust the expansion valve rotate the valve clockwise to raise the pressure and counter clockwise to reduce the pressure.
Page 56 When brewing, the coffee boiler pressure should be between 8-10 bar. The steam boiler pressure should be set at 2 bar but can operate at any setting between 1.3 bar and 2 bar. La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.02...
Page 57 Assembly Water Pump Access Hole Pump Inlet Tube Please follow this procedure to connect the GS/3 to the main water supply and the waste water drain system: 1. Turn off the machine 2. Remove the drain box 3. Slide out the water reservoir from the machine base, disconnect the hose from the top of the reservoir ans remove the water reservoir 4.
Page 58 H A N D M A D E I N F L O R E N C E GS/3 Parts catalog Version 1.02...
Page 59 GS/3 Table of Contents Coffee Boiler Assembly .................2 Steam Boiler Assembly ..................3 Water Pump Assembly ...................4 Steam Wand Assembly ..................5 Water Inlet Assembly ..................6 Electrical Components ..................7 Drain Box and Water Reservoir ..............8 Exterior Components ..................9 www.lamarzocco.com Version 1.02...
Page 60 E.6.002 (110V) E.6.006 (200V) B.2.005 E.6.004 (220V) (110V) NOTE: USE LR360/1 TL30 FOR SERIAL# 1-125 F.2.013 F.2.014 L110 H.1.009 L120/2 F.2.003 L.1.001 L120/2A L103/GS3 A.2.012 L103/B L103/A L105/B8 L107 T.2.114 L106/V L109 L053/1 L160/3 La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.02...
Page 61 GS/3 Parts Catalog NOTE: USE LR360/1 FOR SERIAL# 1-125 E.1.005 F.2.014 E.5.002 LA052 E.6.001 (110V) NOTE: USE OF THIS ITEM E.6.005 (200V) BEGAN WITH SERIAL #636 E.6.003 (220V) L100/1A T.3.005 DADOM8 (3 PIECES) L.1.002 L190 L030 L180/1 A.2.010 L100/1A L138/3...
Page 62 L307 B.2.008 L100/1A T.2.118 A.2.016 L180/1 THIS PART WAS REPLACED A.2.011 A.2.011 WITH PARTS SHOWN AFTER SERIAL # 636 F.3.009 E.3.003 E.7.001 (110V) E.7.003 (200V) E.7.002 (220V) E.2.013 T.3.003 E.2.014 C.1.053 E.2.012 F.3.009 La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.02...
Page 63 GS/3 Parts Catalog 220V VERSION 110V VERSION (USE HIS FIGURE FOR SERIAL #538 AND GREATER) (USE THIS FIGURE FOR ALL 110V MACHINES) T.2.101 T.2.101 A.5.006 F.1.015 T.3.001 H.1.003 H.1.008 H.2.003 A.1.009 F.2.017 H.1.004 I.5.002 I.4.001 C.1.064 F.3.004 I.1.026 F.4.007 T.2.102 T.2.102...
Page 64 B.2.008 A.2.101 C.1.050 LAD070/S1 LAD070/V T.2.107 T.2.111 T.2.103 H.1.007 F.3.008 B.2.007 L140/C L100/1A B.2.008 F.1.016 L053/2V L100/G110 (110V) L100/G110 (110V) L100/G200 (200V) L100/H L100/G200 (200V) L100/G (220V) L100/G (220V) 3X Valve 2X Valve La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.02...
Page 65 GS/3 Parts Catalog DADO4M E.1.015 Wiring Components (Not Shown) E.4.014 Wiring Harness, 220V and 110V E.4.015 Signal Cable, SSR to Electronics Board (2 required) 5.506 Power Cord, 220V I.2.001 E.4.019 Power cord 110V LAD3D5/CO4 Flat Ribbon Cable for Key Pad and Display (2 required) F.1.011...
Page 66 Parts Catalog F.1.017 F.1.014 T.2.115 F.2.012 C.1.051.1 DADOINOXM3 H.4.001 A.5.001 F.1.013 C.1.042 F.1.008 C.1.041 F.2.018 La Marzocco, S.r.l. Firenze, Italia Version 1.02...
Page 67 GS/3 Parts Catalog C.1.044SX (LEFT) C.1.044DX (RIGHT) C.1.047 C.1.048 F.1.009.SX D.2.001 E.3.002 C.1.045 E.3.001 F.1.009.DX F.1.012 I.1.025 A.2.013 D.3.001 C.1.038 C.1.046 C.1.043 CL/41 www.lamarzocco.com Version 1.02...
Page 68 H A N D M A D E I N F L O R E N C E Via Bolognese 68 Pian di San Bartolo, 50010 Firenze, Italy La Marzocco, S.r.l. Tel: +39.055.401.390 Fax: +39.055.401.349 Email: info@lamarzocco.com www.lamarzocco.com...

La Marzocco GS/3 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Software Programming Guide

Programming Introduction

Accessing Programming Mode

Initial Installation

Start up Procedures

Shut down Procedures

Quick Access Programming (Quick Keys)

?Machine OFF” Programming

?Machine ON” Programming

Troubleshooting

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