Micro Casa Mini Verticale Training Manual
Contents Overview 1 Models 1 Specifications 1 Features 1 Available accessories 1 Package contents 2 Mini verticale parts 3 Assembly 4 Operating instructions 5 Making coffee 6 Working the machine 6 Making coffee 6 Frothing or heating milk 7 Maintenance and cleaning 8 Daily 8 Weekly 8 Background information 9 Operating principles 9 The group head 9 ItalianKitchenAids.com Fax. (39) 0438-841361 Tel. (39) 333-9655264 www.italiankitchenaids.com – info@ItaliankitchenAids.
Overview Models Available in three versions: A1 – Copper and brass machine, brown wood base A1C – Chrome machine and black wood base A1 A1G – Brass machine and brown wood base Specifications Weight Tank capacity Height Base Diameter A1C 13 kg 2 litres 69 cm 26 cm A1G Features Electric pump and boiler Commercial size group head and handle Drainable drip tray Cup warmer Available accessories Coffee grinders, two models: Copper and brass finish (model MS) Cups, two types
Package contents Water tank cover Decorative handle parts Micro casa mini verticale espresso coffee machine Instruction manual with guarantee card Wooden base Brass or chrome drip tray cover Water tank and holding bolt Metal drip tray Coffee handle Single and double filter baskets Dosing spoon Training manual – Micro casa mini verticale Tamper 2
Mini verticale parts eagle spacer water tank cover brass bolt water tank bolt for attaching water tank cup warming compartment coffee extraction button element indicator light steam button power indicator light steam tap on/off switch group head steam wand filter basket coffee handle drip tray (metal) drip tray cover wooden base 3 Training manual – Micro casa mini verticale
Assembly 1. Place decorative timber base onto bench. 2. Place machine onto base so the power lead sits in the slot cut into the base. 3. Attach water tank onto top support bracket and connect water hose. water tank hose connection point water hose support bracket 4. If supplied, connect the plastic drain hose to the outlet on the metal drip tray. Lay the drain hose in the slot in the wooden base. Run the tube to a bucket or suitable drainage point. 5. Place chrome/brass drip tray cover onto drip tray.
Operating instructions 1. Remove water tank cover and fill water tank with fresh, cold water. (For best results use filtered or bottled water.) Replace water tank cover. 2. Connect the electrical plug to a suitable 240V power outlet. 3. Switch on power outlet, then switch on the machine at its power switch. Both indicator lamps should light. See photos below. indicator lamps on indicator lamps off orange spot green spot Power switch on (in position) Power switch off (out position) 4.
Making coffee Working the machine element indicator light 1. Press the steam button. 2. When the element indicator light goes out, insert steam wand into a jug half filled with cold water. Turn on the steam tap and heat the water until it's nearly boiling. Switch off steam button and empty the jug. steam button steam tap 3. Place empty jug under steam wand and turn steam tap on. 4. Press the coffee brewing button until a continual stream of water flows from the steam wand into the jug. 5.
Note: It normally takes 25–35 seconds to extract a shot of coffee. When the coffee brewing button is turned off, an electric solenoid valve operates to release the pressure inside the group head. This also has the benefit of extracting the remaining water from the coffee cake. The water is expelled into the drip tray, so you need to regularly empty this tray. Frothing or heating milk Froth or heat milk before making coffee.
Maintenance and cleaning Daily 1. Use a clean sponge, cloth or brush to clean the shower head and up inside the group head. group head rubber sealing ring shower head Looking into the group head. Clean all parts, including the rubber sealing ring and the surface of the shower head. 2. Flush a small amount of water through the group head. 3. Place a small jug of cold water under the steam wand and release steam to remove any milk deposits from the wand. 4.
Background information Operating principles The Elektra micro casa mini verticale has features normally only found on a commercial espresso machine. When the coffee brewing pushbutton is pressed, water is pumped from the boiler into the group head and through the coffee grounds into the cup. During this process, water is pumped from the water tank into the boiler. Correct pressure and temperature are maintained automatically. When the boiler is heating, the element indicator lamp is on.
