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  • Page 1 Made In Italy Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Diagrams ...................................2 Introduction ................................3 First Time Set Up – Reservoir Mode ........................3 First Time Set Up – Plumbed In Mode ........................5 Before Each Use ...............................6 Normal Operation ..............................7 Reservoir ..................................7 Audible Alert ................................7 Pressure Gauges ................................8 Pump ..................................8...

  • Page 3: Diagrams

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Diagrams 1. Steam Pressure Gauge 2. Steam Knob 3. Steam Wand 4. Pump Pressure Gauge 5. E61 Group Head 6. Drip Tray 7. Drip Tray Cover 8. Brew Lever 9. Hot Water Wand 10. Coffee Boiler Heating Light 11.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Introduction First of all, thank you for your business! You are going to love your new Alex Duetto 3.0 espresso machine. It combines classic beauty, value, and great performance for making the best espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes you‟ve ever tasted! These instructions include tips that will help bring out the Barista that‟s hidden within! Enjoy your new machine!
  • Page 5 Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine First Time Set Up – Reservoir Mode – Continued  Pull the drip tray out to expose the 2 switches shown in the picture below. Make sure the lever on the right is in the RESERVOIR position and the Alarm switch is also ON.

  • Page 6: First Time Set Up - Plumbed In Mode

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine First Time Set Up – Plumbed In Mode  Before hooking the machine up to a water line test your water for hardness using the provided test strips. If your water is above 3 grains of hardness then a softening system should be installed to prolong the life of the machine.

  • Page 7: Before Each Use

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine First Time Set Up - Plumbed In Mode – Continued  Turn the main power switch to the on position. The pump will come on to start filling the boilers. Whenever the boiler fills the PID display will turn off to protect the heating element.

  • Page 8: Normal Operation

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Normal Operation Reservoir  The reservoir is located in the back of the machine under the cup warming tray. The reservoir should be filled with cold softened water only. The reservoir can be cleaned with mild dish detergent and should NOT be used in a dishwasher.

  • Page 9: Pressure Gauges

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Normal Operation - Continued Pressure Gauges  The top gauge is your boiler steam pressure. When the heating light turns off the boiler is up to pressure and should be around 1.2 – 1.5 bar. If the steam boiler power switch is turned off then the steam gauge will not show any pressure.

  • Page 10: Switches

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Normal Operation – Continued Switches  On the right side on the base of the machine there are 2 power switches. The larger lighted switch in the back is the main power switch and will illuminate when the machine is turned on.

  • Page 11: Pid Controller

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine PID Controller The PID controller‟s display will cycle back and forth to show the current temperature of each boiler. The position of the decimal point indicates which boiler the temperature is being shown for. The picture to the right shows which boiler is represented by which decimal point.

  • Page 12: Advanced Settings And Modes

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Advanced Settings And Modes Warning: These instructions allow the user to change the machine from 15 amp to 20 amp mode. This should only be done if a 20 amp circuit is available. Operating the machine in 20 amp mode on a 15 amp circuit poses a serious fire hazard and should never be done.

  • Page 13: Brewing Espresso

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Brewing Espresso First let me begin by explaining the three main variables of preparing great espresso. 1. Quantity of ground coffee 2. Tamping 3. The grind Quantity of ground coffee - Loosely fill the basket slightly mounding over the top. Then...

  • Page 14: Steaming Milk - Basics

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Steaming Milk – Basics First, let‟s talk about some of the things you need to learn in order to become „barista-like‟ in your techniques. – Whole milk works best to steam, both in technique and in flavor! Lower fat milks Milk contain mostly water which will not foam well and will be almost tasteless when steamed.

  • Page 15: Steaming Milk - Technique

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Steaming Milk - Technique  As you face your espresso machine, point the steam arm over your drip tray and open up the steam knob in order to purge out any unwanted water that may have collected inside the wand due to condensation –...

  • Page 16: Helpful Tips And Information

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Helpful Tips and Information  When turning the steam knob off, always keep the tip under the surface of the milk for approximately 3 seconds. If you pull it out too soon, you will destroy the nice velvety micro-foam.

  • Page 17: Regular Maintenance

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Regular Maintenance Backflushing is a vital maintenance procedure you must follow to help keep your machine running flawlessly for years to come. There are two types of backflushing; one with plain water, and the other with espresso machine cleaner.

  • Page 18: Removing The Outer Shell

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Removing The Outer Shell Warning: Unplug the machine from the outlet before removing the outer shell. Failure to do so may cause injury and/or electrical shock. The manufacturer and its distributors assume no liability for failure to follow this warning.

  • Page 19: Group Gasket And Shower Screen Replacement

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Group Gasket And Shower Screen Replacement  The group gasket is a black rubber gasket that makes the seal between the portafilter and the group head. We recommend replacing the gasket on a yearly basis. The Duetto uses an E61 8.5mm gasket.

  • Page 20: Cleaning The Group

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Gasket and Screen Removal - Continued  Method 2 If the gasket and screen will not come out using the previous method then you will need a scratch awl or ice pick to remove them.
  • Page 21 Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Gasket And Screen Installation - Continued  Step 2 Remove the insert basket from one of your portafilters and then insert the screen and gasket into the portafilter as shown to the right.  Step 3...

  • Page 22: Descaling

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Descaling  Descaling is the process of running a descaling agent such as citric acid through the machine to remove the accumulation of mineral deposits.  If you are using softened water then it should not be necessary to descale the machine.

  • Page 23: No Water From Hot Water Wand

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine No Water From Hot Water Wand  Make sure the steam boiler power switch has been turned on for at least 15 minutes.  Check the upper gauge for steam pressure. Pressure should be about 1.2 bar. If the “Not Heating”...

  • Page 24: Pid Display Is Turned Off

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine PID Display Is Turned Off  Make sure the main power switch is turned on and the outlet has power.  Make sure the water reservoir is filled with cold softened water.  If plumbed in make sure that the water supply is turned on to the machine.

  • Page 25: Espresso Coming Out Too Slow Or Not At All

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Espresso Coming Out Too Slow Or Not At All  Activate the brew lever and check the pump pressure. Recommended setting is 9 bar. Adjust pump pressure if necessary.  If pump pressure is good then try adjusting grind coarser.

  • Page 26: Warranty

    Alex Duetto 3.0 Espresso Machine Warranty The Duetto comes with a 1 year warranty starting from the original date of purchase to protect against defects in materials or workmanship. The warranty is void if the product has been damaged by abuse, neglect, or modification. For more detailed information about the warranty please visit our website at the following link: www.chriscoffee.com/policy...

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