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Evolution Plus Operating Instructions Read the operating instructions and the chapter on safety information before operating the machine. Keep the oper- ating instructions near the machine.
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The Evolution Plus is a powerful, space-saving coffee machine that will perfectly meet your needs. Your customers will be im- pressed that you can quickly prepare high-quality, customized coffee specialties. We are confi dent you enjoy your Evolution Plus for years to come. Sincerely, Franke Kaffeemaschinen AG...
Explanation of symbols Dishwasher-safe parts are identi- DANGER indicates the potential for DANGER fi ed with this symbol. serious or life-threatening injury. Component disinfection. WARNING indicates the risk of WARNING injury. CAUTION indicates the risk of CAUTION minor injury. NOTICE indicates the possibility of NOTICE damage to the machine.
For Your Safety You and the Evolution Plus are close to our hearts. Therefore, we would like to provide you with detailed safety information. At Franke Coffee Systems your safety is a top priority. Proper usage Cup Warmer (optional) Evolution Plus The cup warmer is an optional accessory for the Evolution Plus Evolution Plus is an espresso machine for use in food service.
General Safety Concerns when Using the Evolution Plus and its Optional Accessories DANGER WARNING Risk of death by electrocution! Risk of injury, eye injury and damage to the machine! • Never operate a machine that has been damaged or has a Objects in the coffee bean hopper or grinder may splinter and be damaged power supply cable.
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fi nd its way into drinks. • Only put Franke cleaning tablets in the cleaning tablet • Clean the Evolution Plus and its optional accessories at least chute. once per day. • Never poke any object around in the cleaning tablet chute.
Package contents and Identifi cation The Evolution Plus is a powerful espresso machine with an innovative operating interface. You can pre- pare each customer's customized drink using the Preselection Plus panel. Package contents Evolution Plus Cleaning tablets Angled brush Franke Cleaning Solution...
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Item no.: 1T 311 744 Other manuals can be down- loaded via the Internet. www.franke-cs.com The confi guration of your Evolution Plus may differ from that shown in the instructions. Please refer to your purchase contract. Additional accessories may be obtained directly from your...
Identifi cation Evolution Plus Identifi cation plate Refrigerator Identifi cation plate (as an example for optional accessories) Manufacturer Kaffeemaschinen AG CH-4663 Aarburg Identifi cation key Inst. Nr: AK4-xxx xxx Model (see below for key to models) Typ: Appliance no. 36.1.00.00001...
Description of machine In this section you will learn more about the functions and options of your Evolution Plus and where the controls are located. Evolution Plus and Optional Accessories The Evolution Plus has numerous options. To give you an over- view of your machine, we will illustrate various options on a sample confi...
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Evolution Plus Operating Interface The Evolution Plus offers controls that can be customized to your product offering depending on the confi guration. You may store set default products or combine and measure your products individu- Switch to other menu levels ally.
You (optional) can connect the milk cooler To enjoy coffee at its best, directly to the Evolution Plus you need prewarmed cups. to make sure the milk doesn't The cup warmer fi ts perfectly spoil.
Installation and Technical Data Your Evolution Plus must be properly installed so that you can operate it correctly—one of our service technicians will do that for you. You'll have to take care of a few things fi rst. Installation Pre-Installation Evolution Plus Technical Data •...
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Evolution Plus Dimensions Evolution Plus Installation Dimensions 11 1/4 min 50 1 3/4 12 5/8 23 3/4 Prepare a stable, ergonomic surface (min. load capacity: 150 kg) The control panel should be at eye level. Distance to the wall must be at least 1.96 inch. Clearance above the machine must be at least 7.87 mm.
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100 mm (3.94 inch) foot 500 mm + 177 mm + 100 mm = 777 mm (30.59 inch) Place the optional accessories in line with the Evolution Plus and at eye level. Distance to the wall must be at least 1.96 inch. Clearance above the machine must be at least 7.87 inch.
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Dimensions of Optional Accessories, using the MIlk System as an Example (other accessories have identical dimensions) 12 5/8 18 1/4...
Start-up In this chapter you will learn how to get your Evolution Plus ready for operation. In addition to the start- up procedure, you will learn about processes that take place automatically during start-up and about additional preparations. Daily Start-up of the Evolution Plus...
Emptying Evolution Plus Emptying the Grounds Container NOTICE Mildewing due to wet grounds! Empty and clean the grounds Open the GROUNDS CON- Empty, clean and dry the Replace the GROUNDS container at least once daily. TAINER DOOR and remove GROUNDS CONTAINER.
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The milk system may not be Open the MILK SYSTEM and Store the remaining milk in a Clean the MILK SYSTEM of the used to store milk perma- remove the MILK CONTAINER. refrigerator or dispose of it. EVOLUTION PLUS. nently! see Page 28.
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If the machine is not cleaned regularly, milk residue may ac- Clean the MILK CONTAINER Close the MILK SYSTEM. cumulate in the machine, clog the dispensers or fi nd its way into and the MILK SYSTEM. drinks. Clean the EVOLUTION PLUS and optional accessories daily.
Preparing Drinks You will fi nd information about preparing drinks and the variations possible for your specialty drinks here. Preparing a Standard Drink WARNING Continue with Step 03 Risk of scalding or burning! The dispensers and drinks are hot. Place the appropriate cup or Adjust the OUTLET to the Use care when adjusting the outlet height.
Risk of scalding or burning! rized service technician can enable preprogrammed settings. Continue The dispensers and drinks are hot. Keep appropriate cups and Contact your service technician or FRANKE Kaffeemaschinen AG with Use care when adjusting the outlet height. glasses handy. Step 02 in Aarburg, Switzerland, directly.
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Preparing a Drink using Preselection Plus Preselection Plus EXAMPLE OF USING PRESELECTION PLUS You can choose the following options on the Preselection Plus panel: Column 1: cup size Column 2: kind of coffee Column 3: kind of milk In this way customers can formulate their coffee specialties individually. Control panel with product buttons WARNING Risk of scalding or burning!
Hot water outlet WARNING Risk of scalding or burning! The dispensers and drinks are hot. Place the appropriate cup or Press the BUTTON for hot Use care when adjusting the outlet height. glass under the OUTLET. water. Do not adjust outlet height while dispensing a drink. The drink is being prepared.
Foaming Milk with Autosteam Pro (optional) WARNING Risk of scalding or burning! The dispensers and drinks are hot. Steam is released until the milk Press the BUTTON for steam. Place the appropriate pitcher Use care when adjusting the outlet height. or container under the reaches a set temperature.
Danger of scalding Continue from hot water and hot steam. Clean the grounds container Insert a CLEANING TABLET in Press CLEAN. The EVOLUTION PLUS will with Do not touch the outlet or compartment, reinsert the theCLEANING TABLET CHUTE. clean the coffee system.
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Cleaning the Evolution Plus with Milk System incl. sanitizing ( approx. 11 minutes) WARNING ACCESSORIES REQUIRED: Danger of scalding CLEANING TABLETS Continue CLEANING SOLUTION Press and hold CLEAN for at Select CLEAN. from hot water and hot steam. Open the GROUNDS DOOR...
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Continuation: Cleaning the Evolution Plus with Milk System incl. Sanitizing WARNING Danger of scalding Continue from hot water and hot steam. Press CLEAN twice. The EVOLUTION PLUSwill Remove and empty the MILK Pour 1 liter of cold water into with...
Reinsert FROTHING HEADin Attach the COFFEE DISPENSER Clean the drip tray and drip Clean the EVOLUTION PLUS Cleaning is complete. the COFFEE DISPENSER. to the EVOLUTION PLUS. grate. and optional accessories with a damp MICROFIBER...
WARNING Danger of scalding from hot milk and hot steam. Press and hold CLEAN Select PRIME THE MILK The EVOLUTION PLUS will Milk will be dispensed. Do not touch the dispensers for at least 2 seconds. DISPENSER, press and hold draw milk into the system.
Cleaning the Water and Steam Outlet WARNING Risk of burns from hot dispensers and The steam and water out- Unscrew the OUTLETS and Clean the OUTLETS with a Put the OUTLETS back outlets. lets can be unscrewed. This take them apart. mild detergent and remove together and screw them Allow the machine to cool...
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Danger of scalding from hot water and hot steam. Rinsing does not replace Press and hold CLEAN for at Select RINSE. The EVOLUTION PLUS will Do not touch the outlets or least 2 seconds. rinse the COFFEE and MILK daily cleaning! underneath the outlets.
Evolution Plus Confi guration Controls and Operation CLEAN button: Confi rm/Save Change cursor position Up/Down arrows: Scroll through menu The Adjust Card is used to: +/-: Change a value Limit access Modify parameters Save settings Insert the Adjust Card in the...
Product Defi nitions 1.1 Product 1.2 Fill 1.3 Grind selection capacity quantity Press the button for the de- Adjust the fi ll capacity with Adjust the grind quantity with sired drink. buttons. buttons. 1 Product defi nitions Coffee Left grinder 2 Clock 3 Temperature 4 Billing...
Using the date and time 1 Product defi nitions together with the auto on/ 2008 off feature, the Evolution Plus 2 Clock Jahr 'Ein' Stunde can be programmed to switch 3 Temperature on and off automatically.
Payment Systems and Display 4.1 Payment Systems Activate Payment Systems with the buttons. 1 Product defi nitions N Payment Systems Y 2 Clock 3 Temperature 4 Billing 5 Display 6 Error display exit save 7 Display counters 8 Reset counters 9 Change PIN 5 Display Set language, brightness and...
Error Display and Displaying Counters 6.1 Errors and 6.2 Detail Counters A list of errors is displayed. Errors can be viewed in detail 1 Product defi nitions 22.08.2008 12:44 2 Clock Door open Index of errors 3 Temperature 20.08.2008 11:00 Steam boiler Product number 4 Billing...
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Continuation: Display counters 7.4 Prod. 9-16 7.5 Prod. 17-24 The counters for products are 1 Product defi nitions displayed respectively. The display is the same as 2 Clock 7.6 Prod. 25-32 shown in "7.3 Products 1-8." 3 Temperature 4 Billing 7.7 Prod.
Storage and Disposal Do you want to shut down your Evolution Plus for longer periods or take it out of service? Contact our service department. At the end of the machine‘s service life we will recycle nearly 100% of the components in order to preserve the environment and resources.
Troubleshooting and Error Codes If a problem occurs, your Evolution Plus will give you an error code. Error codes are displayed on the display screen. Troubleshooting hints are listed below. Please feel free to contact our service department in case of any questions.
Troubleshooting to improve product quality Tasteless coffee Coffee tastes bitter Possible causes Solution Possible causes Solution Grind too coarse Select a fi ner grind Temperature too high Decrease coffee temperature Too little powder Increase amount of coffee Grind too fi ne Select a coarser grind Temperature too low Increase temperature...
Certifi cations Safety you can trust. Your Evolution Plus is not only one of the most modern espresso machines in the world, it has also successfully passed safety inspections and complies with regulatory requirements of your country. Declaration of Conformity FRANKE Kaffeemaschinen AG in Aarburg, Switzerland, certifi...
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