All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication approval. M. Schaerer AG reserves the right to change the content at any time without any prior notice. BASO-1 - 02.01 - V06...
Introduction Chapter THE USER MANUAL This manual will inform you in detail on programming, commissioning, use and cleaning of your new machine. It also contains important safety instructions to ensure safe use. We therefore recommend that you read all instructions carefully before commissioning the machine and that you keep them handy for future reference.
Introduction Symbols and pictograms Note: This section provides you with important notes and information. Important! This note indicates possible damage to property as well as possible financial and statutory penalties (e.g. loss of rights to claim under guarantee, liability suits, etc.). Danger! This note indicates a risk of severe and/or fatal injury if specific procedural rules are violated.
Safety instructions General This chapter warns you about possible dangers when operating your new machine. The information contained herein on how to recognize hazardous situations enables a safe and proper operation. The coffee machine will be handed over by a service technician authorized by the manufacturer.
Safety instructions Prevention of accidents In the event of incorrect operation or misuse, one or more of the following might occur: • Risk of severe and/or fatal injury of the operator, third persons or animals that are in close proximity to the machine, •...
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Safety instructions Danger! Parts of the product outlets, the hot water pipe and the steam pipe become very hot during the machine's cleaning cycle and when coffee, milk, hot water or steam are delivered. Always touch all outlets only at the specially designed pro- tective elements.
M. Schaerer AG. The operating manual is an integral part of the above agreement of use. Any usage other than within the limits specified herein shall be regarded as not in accordance with the designated use.
Safety instructions Liability Guarantee and liability claims in the event of injury to people and damage to property cannot be entertained if they are due to one or more of the following causes: • Any use other than the designated one •...
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Description CHAPTER Contents Chapter Text Page Description..................3-2 Coffee machine data ........................3-2 3.1.1 Full view ..............................3-2 3.1.2 Installation layout Ambiente-1 ......................3-3 3.1.3 User facility ............................3-4 3.1.4 Safety precautions ..........................3-4 3.1.5 Serial plate............................3-4 3.1.6 Coffee machine operating panel......................3-5 Product data............................3-5 3.2.1 Performance ............................3-5 3.2.2 Dimensions ............................3-5...
Safety precautions The maintenance of the machine must be executed by qualified personnel, every 30`000 coffees. The authorization is given by M. SCHAERER Ltd. only. This machine may not be used in commercial kitchens without the prior permis- sion of the authorized M. SCHAERER Ltd. representative.
The phase must be secured with 10A, with the exception of the 15 SO Power- steam. For special voltages please contact M. Schaerer Ltd or an authorized represen- tative. 3.2.4 Water connection / outlet...
Description Commissioning 3.4.1 Initial commissioning of the coffee machine The coffee machine must be installed and commissioned by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer. 3.4.2 Set-up conditions 3.4.2.1 Location Danger! • Prior to installing, ensure that the coffee machine will not be positioned on a hot surface or near an oven.
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Operation Chapter Contents Chapter Text Page OPERATION ..................4-2 Introduction............................4-2 Operating Modes ..........................4-2 Messages displayed when coffee machine is ready for operation ..........4-3 Routine operation ..........................4-3 4.4.1 Refilling of coffee beans ........................4-3 4.4.2 Pre-checks............................4-3 4.4.3 Switching on the coffee machine......................4-4 4.4.4 Preparing - Preparing DECAF products .....................4-4 4.4.5...
Operation OPERATION Introduction This chapter describes the basic functions of the coffee machine. Read them carefully to ensure easy and problem-free routine operation. Note: Proper installation and programming of the coffee machine by an authorised service technician are crucial for a smooth operation and good product quality. Danger! •...
Operation Messages displayed when coffee machine is ready for operation ….. Empty the grounds container. Up to five more coffees can be made; grounds cont. full after that, the espresso machine locks. ….. The temperature of an instantaneous water heater has fallen to more heat up…...
Operation 4.4.3 Switching on the coffee machine Turn on the coffee machine by pressing the [ ] button, or insert the CHEF card into the card reader, if the service technician has programmed the ma- chine accordingly. The green LED next to the [ ] button will illuminate.
Operation Press the desired product button. select product Pre select .. Serving .. The LED next to the pressed button illuminates. If you do not want to dispense any other products on this level, press the prod- uct button assigned to the [ ] button to return to level 1.
Operation Danger! When the boiling point is reached, the beverage may start to spill. During steam delivery, ensure that the steam pipe remains immersed in the liquid. Heat the liquid to the desired temperature. Ensure that the steam pipe is always immersed in the liquid.
For safety reasons, pull the trolley from place to place - do not push it. The trolley is not intended for the transport of goods. M. SCHAERER AG does not accept liability for damage that occurs because the trolley is handled incorrectly or because the instructions in the manual have not been followed.
Operation 4.5.4 Ambiente with side-mounted fresh water tank The following is displayed each time the machine is switched on and before it is cleaned: w ater tank full ? 1. Remove the water tank. 2. Fill it with fresh water and replace it. 3.
Operation Programming using standard chip cards The CHEF and SAVE DATA cards are part of the standard delivery package. They provide a simple means of changing settings or retrieving information from the cof- fee machine. For all the functions described in this chapter, it is assumed that the coffee ma- chine is ready for routine operation in normal operating mode.
Operation 4. Press the [ ] button to set the daily counters to zero. To avoid deleting the daily counter: Remove the CHEF card or press the [ ] button. 5. The counters are set to zero. Done… 4.7.1.4 Read annual total for coffee and for each button. 1.
Operation 4.7.1.7 Adjusting the quantity of product dispensed Use this function to set the amount of water delivered for each product individually. 1. Insert the CHEF card into the card reader. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] button until the following menu is displayed: change fill quantity select product 3.
Operation Timer operation can be switched on or off with the PROGRAM card. If the machine has switched off automatically, it can be switched on at any time with the [ ] button. This interrupts the switching function until the next cycle. The switching times are only active Monday - Friday.
SAVE DATA card. You should keep the SAVE DATA card in a safe place where it can always been found. Only use the SAVE DATA card after consulting the authorized SCHAERER cus- tomer service team. 4.7.2.1 Menu overview Machine -->...
Cleaning CLEANING Important general notes on cleaning Danger! Never reach into the machine during automatic cleaning and keep clear of the beverage outlets. Danger! Never clean the machine with a hose or a high pressure cleaner. Do not use steam cleaning devices. Never immerse the machine in water! Important! Please follow the generally valid hygiene HACCP regulations!
Cleaning Daily cleaning The intervals in which the cleaning program is to be carried out are programmed by the service technician. When cleaning is required at pre-set time the display will show: select product cleaning program Important! The automatic cleaning process starts again from the beginning if the coffee machine is switched off or after a power outage.
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Cleaning Pull the coffee grounds container out of the machine within 5 seconds. The following message is displayed: manual cleaning The LED of the button [ ] will illuminate and the LEDs of the buttons [ ] and [ ] are blinking.
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Cleaning 5.1. Push the coffee grounds container back into the coffee grounds container slot. Note: As soon as the grounds container is inserted the brewing unit will move back into its original position. The following message will now be displayed: cleaning program insert tablet The LED of the [...
Cleaning 5.2.2 Exterior cleaning Danger! Do not clean the outside of the machine un- til the rinsing cycle has finished. Attention! Never clean the outside while the cleaning cy- cle is still running! Never use scouring tools, pads or abrasive agents, chemicals or cleaning tools made of metal.
Cleaning Daily cleaning with Milk light Important: Read the information given in the user manual carefully. They contain important information about safety, hygiene, using and maintaining the machine. The entire cleaning process is described in detail in the user manual (chapter 5). Danger: During the automatic cleaning never reach into the machine and keep away from the beverage outlets.
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Cleaning 020'150.002 Drop off the cleaning tablet into the Fill the cleaning container with 9 dl of Press the button [ ground coffee filling funnel. warm water (40 °C - 50 °C). cleaning program Press the button [ Put 1 dl of cleaning agent into the cleaning container.
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Error messages and malfunctions Chapter Contents Chapter Text Page Error messages and malfunctions ..........6-2 Display messages..........................6-2 Error messages with display......................6-4 6.2.1 Error messages - coffee machine.......................6-4 6.2.2 Chip card error messages ........................6-7 Malfunctions without display messages..................6-8 BASO-1 - 02.06 - V06 Page 6-1...
Error messages and malfunctions ERROR MESSAGES AND MALFUNCTIONS Display messages Display Cause Rectification - If you have removed the ground container, the machine will prompt you, to do the manual cleaning manual cleaning. (sTxt-023) - The machine is ready for dispensing. The product buttons are ready for use (select).
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Schaerer cleaning tablet in the tablet opening. (sTxt-024) - After the cleaning program is finished and...
Error messages and malfunctions Error messages with display 6.2.1 Error messages - coffee machine Danger! Inform your authorized customer service representative immediately if you cannot clear an error message using the tips below! Do not attempt to repair the espresso machine yourself! Display Cause Rectification...
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Error messages and malfunctions Display Cause Rectification - An object (e.g. a stone) is stuck in the [ ] / - Press the STOP button. grinder. - If the message persists, disconnect the grinder left blocked coffee machine from the power mains. Vacuum the coffee beans out of the grinder.
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Error messages and malfunctions Display Cause Rectification -The battery of the main PC board in the - Contact a manufacturer-authorised cus- machine is low and needs to be replaced. tomer service representative. change battery (sTxt-170) -This means that the button you pressed does not have any access to the to the button locked program.
Error messages and malfunctions 6.2.2 Chip card error messages The following messages indicate handling errors relating to the chip cards. Display Cause Rectification - The data structure on the SAVE DATA chip - Request a new SAVE DATA chip card from card was damaged.
Error messages and malfunctions Malfunctions without display messages Note: The following problems may occur without causing the espresso machine to display an error message. Malfunction Cause Rectification Dark display, no - Plug at power socket is disconnected or - Reconnect plug at power socket or switch message main switch is OFF.
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Appendix Chapter Contents Chapter Text Page Appendix .................... 7-2 CE Declaration of conformity ......................7-2 Cleaning agent ..........................7-3 7.2.1 Cleaning powder for coffee machine....................7-3 Serial plate of steam generator and instant heater...............7-4 Environmental aspects ........................7-4 BASO-1 - 02.07 - V06 Page 7-1...
Electrical Equipment for Use within Stipulated Voltage Limits. 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility. The declaration of conformity can be obtained from the following ad- dresses: M. Schaerer AG Gewerbestrasse 15 CH - 3302 Moosseedorf / Switzerland Phone: +41 031 858 85 111...
Appendix Cleaning agent 7.2.1 Cleaning powder for coffee machine Important! Before you use the cleaning powder, read the label on the cleaning powder container and the "HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA SHEET." Should you not be in possession of the safety sheet, please order it from the distributing company. Purpose: For the daily cleaning of the coffee machine’s coffee system.
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Appendix Serial plate of steam generator and instant heater Type Type Excess operating pressure ........2,5 bar ..2.5 bar Maximum excess op. pressure p max ......12 bar ..12 bar Test excess pressure ..
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Index Index A C D E F G H I L M O P R S T U W Text Chapter Page Index Adjusting the quantity of product dispensed 4.7.1.7 ..................Ambiente with side-mounted fresh water tank 4.5.4 ..................
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Index Text Chapter Page Index Extended idle times ............................Exterior cleaning 5.2.2 ............................Index Filling the fresh water tank 4.5.1 ......................... Full view 3.1.1 ................................ Index General ................................Index Hygiene ................................Index Important general notes on cleaning ..................
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