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INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
HLF
5500/5500F
ENGLISH
Part Code: 9BIMHL688
I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009
HLF Italian Design

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL 5500/5500F ENGLISH Part Code: 9BIMHL688 I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...
  • Page 2 These Operating Instructions must be read and applied by anyone performing work with or on the equipment described. In particular, it is imperative that all such persons familiarise themselves with the safety instructions. HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/550F Eng V8-2009...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.1.3 Safety information in this Instructions Manual……………………….. 8 2.2 Basic safety instructions………………………………………………………….. 9 2.2.1 Proper use……………………………………………………………….. 9 2.2.1.1 General………..…………….………………………..……... 9 2.2.1.2 Proper use of HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker……………... 9 2.2.2 Specific hazards and instructions…………………….…….………… 10 2.2.2.1 Specific hazards and instructions of HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker ……………….……………. 10 I.M.
  • Page 4 4.3 How to remove and clean the milk frothier (Only HLF 5500F)..…..……….. 31 4.4 How to remove and clean the steam tube (Only HLF 5500F)…….………… 35 4.5 How to remove and clean the coffee group…………………………………… 36 4.6 Conclusions………………………………………………………………………. 38 4.7 De-scaling process………………………………………………………………. 39 HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...
  • Page 5 9 Guarantee, consumables, spare parts, ordering procedure…….……………………. 71 9.1 Guarantee………………………………………………….……………..…………... 71 9.2 Consumables, spare parts, ordering procedure………………………..………… 72 10. Troubleshooting……………..………………………………………………..…………... 73 10.1 Checklist for fault diagnosis and troubleshooting……………………………….. 73 11. Software Table …………….…………………………………..………………………...…. 76 I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...

  • Page 6: Description

    9 – Drip tray 10 – Payment system wires hole connection 11 – Payment system fixing holes 12 – Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 13 – Drink selection buttons 14 – Beverage dispense point HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...
  • Page 7 17 – Internal fan ventilation grid 18 – Drain tube cover 19 – Drain tube 20 – Inlet water valve 21 – Fuse holder assembly 22 – Inlet plug for power cord 23 – Main switch I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...

  • Page 8: Internal Description

    15 – Air-drawing pipe (Only HLF 5500F) 16 – Steam tube (Only HLF 5500F) 17 – Coffee group 18 – Drip tray float cover 19 – Cup sensor 20 – Cup sensor cover HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    1.2 Introduction 1.2.1 The HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker The HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker is a fully automatic coffee maker machine, which in the basic version, can dispense pre-programmed coffee products through a height-adjust- able product outlet into the container. The beverage required is selected via twelve beverage selection buttons.

  • Page 10: Technical Rates

    230 V ac. 50/60 Hz (refer to the identification plate on the back of the machine) Power : 2600 Watts (HLF 5500F) – 1400 Watts (HLF 5500) 1.3.4 Machine identification The identification plate is located on the back panel of the machine near the main switch.

  • Page 11: Environmental Conditions

    • 100 mm from the back panel to allow ventilation. • 300 mm from the right side to allow the fresh milk operation (Only HLF 5500F). NOTE The machine must be placed in vertical position for a correct operation. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    • Warning of heat which could lead to injury. • Allow hot surfaces and components to cool before carrying out any work on these component parts. • If necessary, wear heat-resistant gloves. HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...

  • Page 13: Where Warning Symbols Are Located

    Depending on the type of danger, instead of STOP, one of the following symbols could be combined with the word WARNING. WARNING • Warning of electric shock. WARNING • Warning of heat. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...

  • Page 14: Basic Safety Instructions

    The HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker is used solely to dispense coffee products, coffee and soluble powders combined products, soluble powder products and hot water, steam and to heat and froth milk (Only HLF 5500F). No other use of the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker will be deemed to be proper.

  • Page 15: Specific Hazards And Instructions

    WARNING • Never insert either the hands or any rod-shaped object into a bean hopper when the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker is connected to the main power supply. • Only coffee beans may be introduced into the bean hopper. • The machine must be located in places where authorized personnel can check it in every moment.
  • Page 16 • Only operate the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker in covered locations, avoiding places where there’s risk of water splash. There’s risk of damage for the machine. • Never spray the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker with a water hose during cleaning. There’s risk of damage.
  • Page 17 Replace any lost or defective warnings symbols immediately. WARNING Never operate the equipment in a damaged condition. Report any irregularities to your superior immediately, especially if they affect safety. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...

  • Page 18: Installation

    INSTALLATION 3 Installation 3.1 Transport During the transport of the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker is important to avoid the following operations: • Turning the box upside down or lay it down on its side • Dropping the box • Exposing it to rain, excessive cold or heat, or damp places 3.1.1 Receiving the unit...
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION Along with the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker package, is provided also a second box containing the external coffee beans hopper. The external beans hopper is attached to the metal support, which is also part of the machine top lid.

  • Page 20: Checking The Internal Of The Unit

    Now the unit is free and ready to be installed on a base, table or cabinet strong enough to hold 50 Kg. 3.1.3 Checking the internal of the unit Open the front door and check if any damage is visible. If you see damages, call for technical service. HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...

  • Page 21: Water Connection

    3.1.4 Water connection On the back of the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker is located the inlet water valve that permits the connection of the machine to the direct water line. With this connection is not necessary to fill the internal water tank by hand.

  • Page 22: Electric Connection

    Refer to paragraph 1.3.3 of this Instruction Manual to select the right wall plug. WARNING THE USE OF EXTENSION CORDS, ADAPTERS AND/OR MULTIPLE PLUGS IS STRONGLY FORBIDDEN! HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...

  • Page 23: Start Up And Operation Mode

    It’s recommended to use a mix of coffee beans for automatic coffee makers, to increase the life of the grinder’s blades and also to get the best performance for the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker. For information refer to a coffee beans dealer. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...
  • Page 24 Then take out the clear pipe from the inside and deep it into the fresh milk bottle, as showed in the following picture (Only HLF 5500F) HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...

  • Page 25: Turning On The Unit

    INSTALLATION 3.2.2 Turning ON the unit Turn on the unit by the main switch situated on the back of the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker. The message Searching Coffee Group Position will appear on the LCD display, and the coffee group gear-motor will start running.
  • Page 26 Once the first cleaning cycle is finished REMOVE the switch locker from the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker. Open the door and hold pushing the red button showed on the picture below, till the cleaning cycle starts. HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...

  • Page 27: Initial Heating

    Wait for Heating The internal boiler is heating the water and this process will take around 1/2 minutes. When the message Select a Drink will appear on the LCD display, the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker is ready to work. Select a Drink Close the front door and place your cup on the cup holder of the drip tray.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Coffee Grinder

    NOTE The HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker arrives with the blades of the coffee grinder almost opened in order to accept every kind of coffee beans used by the operator. The reason of this factory action is to avoid any damage to the grinder’s motor, because in presence of coffee beans too oily and with the blades position almost closed, the grinder’s motor can stop working.

  • Page 29: Closing The Grinder's Blades

    Take your Drink And then the message Place Your Cup will appear again on the LCD display meaning that the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker is ready for another drink. 3.2.5.1 Closing the grinder’s blades Before starting a new drink open the front door and move the blades adjuster to the negative direction of one “click”...

  • Page 30: Opening The Grinder's Blades

    5500/5500F coffee maker. 3.2.5.2 Opening the grinder’s blades If during the time life of the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker the operator changes the type of coffee normally used, it will be necessary to open the blades of the grinder and repeat the process illustrated at the paragraph 3.2.5.

  • Page 31: Changing The Drink Selection Panel

    It’s necessary to send to the Service Support a fax or an e-mail showing the new names of the drinks on each push button, to get back an e-mail containing a file to print out through a regular colour printer, having the new selection drink names on it. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...

  • Page 32: Installing The Selection Panel

    This operation has to be done by authorized personnel only. Turn OFF the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker and open the front door. Using a screw- driver, remove the four screws which hold the door computer board cover as showed on...
  • Page 33 INSTALLATION Place the selection panel and close doing the reverse process. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...

  • Page 34: Cleaning Guide

    • Only use non-abrasive cloths. • Do not use any of the normal (rapid) decalcifying agents. 4.2 Instructions WARNING • Turn OFF the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker. • Open the front door. • Pull up the top lid. • Clean all above •...
  • Page 35 (Only HLF 5500F). • Wipe outside of unit with sponge. Dry. • Turn back ON the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker. • Insert the switch locker on the front door. Put an empty cup or any other container under the drink nozzles and push the red button inside the door to start the cleaning cycle of the 4 drinks pipes and of the whippers.

  • Page 36: How To Remove And Clean The Milk Frothier (Only Hlf 5500F)

    4.3 How to remove and clean the milk frothier (Only HLF 5500F) The milk frothier is located on the front side of the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker. It creates the foam on top of the cappuccino drawing the milk directly from the bottle.
  • Page 37 CLEANING GUIDE CAUTION Turn OFF the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker. WARNING The stainless steel tube for the steam output it’s hot after use. There is a danger of burns. With the front door open pull off the clear pipe attached to the air adjuster.
  • Page 38 Now open the milk frothier as showed. Wash it carefully under the water tap. When finished, dry thoroughly, re-assembly the milk frothier and put it back to its original position. HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...
  • Page 39 & sterilising product or just cold water. NOTE Due to the easy bacteria grow of the fresh milk, it’s strongly recommended to repeat this cleaning process after finishing to use the milk frothier. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...

  • Page 40: How To Remove And Clean The Steam Tube (Only Hlf 5500F)

    Pull out the entire steam tube. Unscrew completely the second brass Knob and disassemble the steam tube as showed in the following picture. Paying attention to not lose the components wash it in hot water, using a detergent. Dry thoroughly. HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...

  • Page 41: How To Remove And Clean The Coffee Group

    OF THE INTERNAL O-RINGS. 4.5 How to remove and clean the coffee group The coffee group is located on the front side of the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker. It creates the espresso coffee by compressing the ground coffee beans into a “puck” and forcing the water to go through this “puck”...
  • Page 42 To remove the coffee group, simply turn each of the four levers to the 12:00 position, take off the hose on the front of the coffee group, and pull it straight out. HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...

  • Page 43: Conclusions

    Wash it only in hot water, without detergent. Dry thoroughly. To replace it, reverse the process. 4.6 Conclusions These operations must be carried out when the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker is turned OFF and opened. Cleaning operations must be carried out before the products are loaded.

  • Page 44: De-Scaling Process

    This process is necessary to clean and de-scale the internal of the machine and preserve the machine from calcification build. Clean the machine using the de-scaling product provided by HLF Italian Design when the message C A U T I O N Descaling/Filter appears on the LCD display or when the de-scaling process is necessary (refer to paragraph 5.3.2 for the setting of this function).
  • Page 45 7 of this chapter. CAUTION Do not use hot water for the de-scaling process. Follow exclusively the instructions for cleaning described in this chapter. Otherwise warranty will not be valid. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...
  • Page 46 13. Fill the internal water tank with four litres of fresh water. 14. Restart the cleaning operation describes at the points 7 – 8 – 9 – 10 – 11 and 12. HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...
  • Page 47 16. At this point the descaling program is end. Put into their original position all the tubes and close the machine. CAUTION Once the cleaning cycles are finished REMOVE the switch locker from the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...

  • Page 48: Operating The Computer Software

    Each time you press the button, the “dot” showed on the LCD display will change to an equal sign. After have pushed the number 1 four times, push it again one more time to access into the operating software of the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker. 5.2 Programming Steps Access into the software as described on previous paragraph 5.1.
  • Page 49 Button 4 is used to move backward in the under menu. Button 5 is used to exit a function and/or quit the programming function. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...
  • Page 50 Set Factory Data Drink Counters Function P R O G R A M P R O G R A M Cash Temperat.= 85C P R O G R A M Service Index=0 HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...

  • Page 51: Programming Menu

    The display will change to P R O G R A M Cash 0. This identifies the amount of money in the cash box. P R O G R A M Cash I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...
  • Page 52 X will appear on the LCD display. P R O G R A M Archive This identifies the accumulated total drinks served since the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker has been installed. NOTE This number cannot be rest to “zero” or changed.

  • Page 53: Function

    5.3.2 Function This menu is used to set the generic functions of the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker. Push button 1 or 2 till the display shows P R O G R A M Function. P R O G R A M Function Pushing button 3 the message P R O G R A M Temperat.
  • Page 54 CAUTION Set the Service Index in relation to the water hardness present at the location where the machine is installed. HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...
  • Page 55 90 seconds after the drink is finished. Keeping the aspiration fan activated all time is recommended for those locations with high humidity, for all the other locations it’s not necessary. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...
  • Page 56 By pushing button 3 the message P R O G R A M Best Coffee ON=Y will appear on the LCD display. P R O G R A M Best Coffee ON=Y HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...
  • Page 57 This activates the dispensing of beverages without paying. It is possible to enable or disable this function, with YES or NO, using buttons 1 or 2. At this point the menu Function is finished. Push button 5 to quit and go to the next menu. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...

  • Page 58: Drink Number 1

    INSTANT SOLUBLE SOLUBLE SOLUBLE SOLUBLE CANISTER 4 CANISTER 1 CANISTER 3 CANISTER 2 HOT WATER LINE 5 MIXING BOWL 1 MIXING BOWL 2 MIXING BOWL 3 WHIPPER 1 WHIPPER 2 WHIPPER 3 HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...
  • Page 59 Keep this delay to 1 second to avoid clogging on the mixing bowl. By pushing again button 3, the message P R O G R A M Water 1 = Xcc will appear on the LCD display. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...
  • Page 60 This is the amount of time in seconds to operate the whipper that mix the water 1 and the instant soluble powder number 1, inside the mixing bowl number 1. By pushing buttons 1 or 2 it’s possible to increase or decrease the value. HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...
  • Page 61 Coffee = X cc This is the water amount in cc used to brew the coffee through the coffee group. By pushing buttons 1 or 2 it’s possible to increase or decrease the amount. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...
  • Page 62 This value is settable only for coffee cycles, the number of powder cycles or milk cycles will be not increased. By pushing again button 3, the message P R O G R A M Long Drink X % will appear on the LCD display. HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...
  • Page 63 This is the amount of time in seconds counted to make steam during the milk frothing process. By pushing buttons 1 or 2 it’s possible to increase or decrease the value. NOTE Don’t insert a value under 3 seconds. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...
  • Page 64 This is the function that allows the frothing of the milk or just the heating of the milk. By pushing buttons 1 or 2 it’s possible to switch between YES or NO. If the purpose is to HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...
  • Page 65 By pushing again button 3, the message P R O G R A M N° Coffee Extral. X will appear on the LCD display. P R O G R A M N° Coffee Extral. X I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...

  • Page 66: Pre-Selection Key

    This is the function that permits to fix a pre-selection on a drink. By pushing button 1 or 2 it is possible change the value between 1, 2, 3. • If the value is 1(one) the pre-selections buttons will act normally. HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...
  • Page 67 From the factory the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker comes with a setting inside the memory, which assigns a type of drink to each button, but this setting can be changed at any time to please the requirements of the user.

  • Page 68: Money Value

    5.3.5 Money Value This menu is used to control a coin mechanism that can be attached on side of the machine as an option, to accept coins or tokens, before dispensing a drink. HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...
  • Page 69 By pushing again button 3, the message P R O G R A M Money 1 X.X will appear on the LCD display. P R O G R A M Money 1 X.X This is the value of the coin accepted from the coin mechanism on channel 1. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...

  • Page 70: Drink Price

    This is the price to assign to each drink once the coin mechanism is installed on the side of the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker. Push buttons 1 or 2 to change the value. Push button 3 to save changes and step to the next price till drink number twelve.

  • Page 71: Change Password

    This menu is used to change the password that is requested to access into the software of the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker. Push button 1 or 2 till the message P R O G R A M Change Password will appear on the LCD display.

  • Page 72: Set Factory Data

    5.3.8 Set Factory Data This function is used to re-set the memory of the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker to the original factory setting. Push button 1 or 2 till the message P R O G R A M Set Factory Data will appear on the LCD display.

  • Page 73: Daily Maintenance Check List

    6.1 Check list This check list is the summary of the operations to do on a daily base to maintain the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker in a perfect state ready to be used: Bean hopper filled with coffee beans Coffee grounds container emptied and cleaned...

  • Page 74: Inactivity

    In case of long inactivity of the coffee machine it is necessary to carry out certain preventive operations: Turn OFF the HLF 5500/5500F coffee maker. Disconnect the power cord from the wall plug. Empty coffee beans from the coffee beans hopper.

  • Page 75: Disposal

    • Remove any product raw materials, such as coffee beans and instant soluble powders, from the equipment. • Empty coffee grounds container. • Take the equipment apart. • Recycle individual parts according to material type. • Dispose of non-recyclable materials according to type. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...

  • Page 76: Guarantee, Consumables, Spare Parts, Ordering Procedure

    To validate the guarantee claim the defective part must be returned to the manufacturer. After inspecting the returned part the manufacturer reserves the right to reject a guarantee claim if one of the conditions referred to above exists. HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...

  • Page 77: Consumables, Spare Parts, Ordering Procedure

    The manufacturer rejects any liability for the situation in which it is found that non device-specific spare parts have been installed in the respective machine. I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    C A U T I O N 1. The front door is 1. Close the door Door Open open 2. The front door 2. Contact the Service and microswitch is out Support for replacement of order HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...
  • Page 79 1. Contact the Service and Coffee Gear Motor motor isn’t in the Support right position 2. The coffee gear 2. Contact the Service and motor microswitch Support for replacement is out of order I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...
  • Page 80 HLF machine 5500F Version has been activated When a coffee cycle is The coffee grinder is Contact the Service and start the machine turn off blocked Support and restart HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...

  • Page 81: Software Table

    SOFTWARE TABLE 11. Software Table I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009 HLF Italian Design...
  • Page 82 SOFTWARE TABLE HLF Italian Design I.M. HLF 5500/5500F Eng V8-2009...

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