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Chris Coffee Service Silvano Owner's Manual

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Silvano
PID Controlled
Espresso Machine
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Made In Italy
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Silvano PID Controlled Espresso Machine Made In Italy Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Silvano Espresso Machine Diagrams ..........................2 Introduction ..........................3 First Time Set Up ........................3 Before Each Use ........................5 Normal Operation ........................5 Gauge ............................5 Lights ............................5 Switches ........................... 6 Pump............................6 Water Reservoir ........................7 Drip Tray ........................... 7 Accessories ..........................

  • Page 3: Diagrams

    Silvano Espresso Machine Diagrams 1. PID Controller 2. Pump (Brew) Pressure Gauge 3. Grouphead 4. Portafilter 5. Drip Tray 6. Cup Warming Tray 7. Water Reservoir 8. Steam Wand 9. Steam Tip 10. 3 Position Power Switch 0 – Off 1 –...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Silvano Espresso Machine Introduction First of all, thank you for your business! You are going to love your new Silvano espresso machine. It combines classic beauty, value, and the latest PID technology to provide 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!
  • Page 5 Silvano Espresso Machine First Time Set Up, Continued  Before plugging the machine in be sure that all three of the switches on the front of the machine are in the off position.  Machines with the 3 way power switch, LEFT is the off position for the brew and steam switch.

  • Page 6: Before Each Use

    Silvano Espresso Machine Before Each Use  Verify the steam and brew switch are in the off position.  Fill the reservoir with cold softened water.  Place the portafilter into the grouphead and then turn the power switch to the “2”...

  • Page 7: Switches

    Silvano Espresso Machine Switches  There are 3 switches on the front of the machine. The top switch is the main power switch. When the power switch is on, the green power indicator light will illuminate. There are 3 positions for the power switch. 0 is off, 1 is fill mode, and 2 is heating mode for normal operation.

  • Page 8: Water Reservoir

    Silvano Espresso Machine Water Reservoir  The water reservoir is located in a cut out on the right side of the machine. Only cold soft water should be used in the reservoir.  When refilling the reservoir be careful not to over fill it and then slowly push it back into the machine being careful not to splash any water inside.

  • Page 9: Pid Controller

    Silvano Espresso Machine PID Controller  The PID controller uses the latest technology to provide a more stable and accurate brewing temperature to bring out the best taste characteristics of the coffee you are using. It also gives you the option to easily change the brew temperature to match different coffee blends and experiment with the different tastes that are brought out at various temperatures.

  • Page 10: Pid Controller Advanced Settings

    Silvano Espresso Machine PID Controller Advanced Settings  These instructions will allow the user to change the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius as well as other advanced settings. It is not recommended to change the advanced settings unless the user has a thorough understanding of how a PID controller operates.

  • Page 11: Brewing Espresso

    Silvano 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.

  • Page 12: Steaming Milk - Basics

    Chris‟ Coffee Service in this frothing technique. These baristas felt the Pro Barista Steaming Pitcher promoted a user friendly rolling of the milk which made it simple to create thick rich micro-foam for pouring Latte Art.

  • Page 13: Steaming Milk - Technique

    Silvano Espresso Machine Steaming Milk – Technique Note: The steam switch in the back of the machine must be on for at least 2 minutes to generate steam.  As you face your espresso machine, point the steam arm over your drip tray and activate the steam switch for a few seconds in order to purge out any unwanted water that may have collected inside the wand due to condensation –...

  • Page 14: Steaming Milk - Tips

    Silvano Espresso Machine Steaming Milk - Tips  When turning the steam switch 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 15: Backflushing With Espresso Machine Cleaner

    Silvano Espresso Machine Backflushing with espresso machine cleaner is the same procedure as above with a few minor differences. The first difference is backflushing with espresso machine cleaner only needs to be done approximately once every 1-2 weeks depending on usage.

  • Page 16: Group Gasket Replacement

    Silvano Espresso Machine Maintenance – Continued Group Gasket 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.  Before replacing the gasket make sure the machine is off and the group head is cool to the touch.

  • Page 17: Descaling

    Silvano 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 18: Not Heating

    Silvano Espresso Machine Troubleshooting – Continued Not Heating  Verify the machine is plugged into the outlet and the outlet has power. Verify the power switch is in the ON “2” position.  Check the resettable hi-limit switch on the left side of the boiler.

  • Page 19: Espresso Coming Out Too Slow Or Not At All

    Silvano Espresso Machine Espresso Coming Out Too Slow Or Not At All  Install the backflush disc into your portafilter and then lock it into the group head. Activate the brew switch to check the pump pressure. Recommended setting with the backflush disc is 9.5-10 bar.

  • Page 20: Warranty

    Silvano Espresso Machine Warranty Beginning October 9‟th 2011 the Silvano comes with a 2 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: http://www.chriscoffee.com/policy...

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