Preparing espresso Dispensing steam Dispensing hot water How to make great espresso How to texture milk How to clean your Rocket R 58 How to disassemble/dismantle the machine Routine Maintenance Espresso glossary and recipes Trouble shooting Setting the pump pressure...
“group extraction” temperature. This information is misleading and inaccurate, as the digital readout does not display the real temperature at the group rather the temperature the manufacturer wishes the user to see. Rocket Espresso measure the boiler temperature and display the boiler temperature. PID displayed boiler temperature...
Important Safeguards 1. Read all Instructions 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle or knobs. 3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord and plugs in water or other liquid. 4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for...
Installation and maintenance should only be carried out by technicians and service providers authorised by Rocket Espresso Ltd. Rocket Espresso Ltd. accepts no liability for injury and damage to person, persons or property caused by incorrect installation, misuse, and user negligence, neglect of the machine or any other circumstances beyond its control.
To ensure maximum performance efficiency, it is essential that technical service and maintenance is carried out exclusively by Rocket Espresso Ltd. authorised technicians. It is the responsibility of the user to notify the manufacturer of any defects or damages which may affect the safety of the original installation or future safe operation of the machine.
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• The minimum inlet pressure is 0,1 MPa • You must use the new hose-sets supplied with the machine. Do not reuse old hose-sets. All spare parts fitted to the machine must be original Rocket Espresso Ltd. components. Before any cleaning or maintenance the machine should be disconnected from the electric supply.
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• Avoid using the machine with wet hands. • Never operate the machine with bare feet. Never operate the machine without ensuring the water reservoir contains water. The machine must be operated with soft, clean drinking water. This means that there must be a minimum content of mineral in the water. If the local water supply has a high mineral content use a water softener.
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Description of components Rocket R 58 FIG. A Steam wand. Can become hot and cause burns. Steam valve handle: turn left to open, turn right to shut. Cups tray. Never pour any liquid on this tray! It will filter inside the equipment and cause electrical shocks and serious injuries.
This should conform to local safety standards and legislation in force at the time of installation. • Installation of any Rocket Espresso Ltd. product should only be undertaken by duly authorised, properly trained and qualified personnel • Dangerous or improper electrical connections are extremely hazardous and should never occur.
This reflects a smooth coffee extraction with optimum aroma, body and “crema”. Dual boiler Rocket R 58 machines come with one dedicated boiler for coffee system water and one boiler for steam and hot water (service boiler). The guarantee of consistent performances.
Start up Parts which can become hot and cause injuries. Caution! Never touch the following parts. They are or can become hot and could cause burns: 1: Hot steam wand and spout 2: Metal parts of steam handle 4: Not insulated metal parts of hot water handle 5: Hot water wand and spout 7: Not insulated parts of lever 8: Coffee brewing group...
Programming your Rocket R 58 espresso machine Your machine is factory set to optimum working parameters. Nevertheless you can set your personal parameters using the remote controller (with display) to be connected to the machine. You can change the settings of the following parameters: ■...
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The display reads: Key 1 Brew boiler temperature 105°C Key 3 Key 2 This means the machine is in normal operation mode. Please proceed as follows to enter programming mode. Keep Key 3 pressed for at least 5 seconds until display reads “Language”. Press Key 1 or key 2 until the display reads the desired language.
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We assume the machine is properly installed To use the machine with the direct water connection to the hydraulic circuit instead of the water reservoir refer to page 33. Before starting using the machine, please control the following: 1. Lever (7) is completely down. 2.
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Now please proceed as follows: 1. Remove the cover from the water reservoir Fig. B-2 2. Remove the water reservoir (Fig. B-2 and clean it carefully with food quality cleaning products. It’s very important that the water reservoir is always clean! Please repeat this operation every day and whenever necessary.
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6. Put on the cover on top of the water reservoir. 7. Plug in the machine. 8. Turn the on/off switch (A-12) to the on position “1” and open the steam handle (A-2). Boiler water fill starts (you will hear the pump’s noise). 9.
Preparing one or two cups of espresso. For the correct espresso preparation technique see page 30 Preparing a single espresso 25ml 1. Use one cup filter handle (with 1 spout) 2. Position the metal one cup filter basket firmly inside the filter holder 3.
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Preparing TWO cups or a double espresso coffee. 50 to 60 mls. 1. Use the two cup filter handle (with 2 spouts) 2. Position the metal two cups filter basket firmly inside the filter holder 3. Fill the single filter basket with freshly ground coffee and tamp the coffee until the finished height, is level with the internal reference line in the filter basket.
Dispensing steam to froth or heat up liquids 1. Fill a suitable ideally stainless steel pitcher (used for food only) with an insulated grip with the liquid to be heated up or frothed. 2. Position the steam nozzle of the steam wand (A-1) just below the surface of the liquid inside the liquid in the recipient.
5. When enough foam is achieved, submerge nozzle (going sidewise) and keep it in that position finishing heating milk until the pitcher is too warm to touch. Please remember that milk should never be steamed over app. 76°C (168°F). Milk steamed to over this temperature is scalded. 6.
How to disassemble/dismantle the machine The machine has to be disassembled and dismantled by an authorized technician. Disassembling of the machine: Operations to be effected with machine in working conditions at operating temperature. 1. Place a recipient (with insulated grip) under the hot water wand (A-1). 2.
Routine Maintenance Simple, routine care of your espresso machine is your best defence against poor quality shots, as well as preventing breakdowns or, even worse, personal injuries. After each use: 1. Wipe the steam wand (A-1) immediately after using with a non abrasive clean damp towel without touching it directly with any part of the body to avoid injury or damage due to the hot surface of steam wand end nozzle.
Setting the pump pressure operating on the by-pass screw Loose fixing nut. Turn setting screw clockwise (“-“ ) to decrease and anti clock (“+”) to increase pump pressure. Factory setting is 9 Bar. Please do not set lower than 8 Bar or higher than 10 Bar. Tighten fixing nut again.
This feature enables the user to connect the machine directly to the mains water supply. With your Rocket R 58 espresso machine there is the choice to use the 2.5 litre water reservoir or alternatively use a mains water connection. The machine is preset at the factory to use the supplied 2.5 litre water reservoir.
3 times flashing: There may be a problem with the coffee water boiler temperature probe. In both cases turn the machine off and then on again. If this doesn’t solve the problem please contact the authorized Rocket Espresso Ltd. technical service. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Subject to change without notice.
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