Operation and maintenance manual Before using the machine, please read the attached operating instructions. Carefully read the safety rules.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
CAUTION This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing, other than cleaning and user maintenance, should be performed by an authorized service center. Do not immerse machine in water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. There are no parts inside the machine serviceable by the user. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only. 1 Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds with your voltage.
2 CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 3 TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................................................................................... 3 APPLIANCE................................................................................................................................................ 4 ACCESSORIES ....................................
TECHNICAL DATA 3 GENERAL INFORMATION This coffee machine is made for brewing espresso coffee using coffee beans, and it is equipped with a device to dispense steam and hot water. The machine is designed for domestic use only, and is not suitable for heavy or professional use.
4 APPLIANCE Coffee bean hopper lid Pre-ground bypass doser Coffee bean hopper Cup warming surface Touch screen display Power button SBS dial Service door Dispensing head Dregdrawer Drip tray + grill Brew group Hot water / steam knob Button for raising/lowering the drip tray Hot water / steam wand Drip tray Milk Island connection Water tank Socket for power cord ACCESSORIES Intenza water filter Water hardness test strip Pre-ground coffee measuring scoop and grinder adjustment key Lubricant
INSTALLATION 5 STARTING THE MACHINE Make sure the power button is not pressed and the machine is turned off. Check the machine features on the label on the bottom of the appliance. 1 Remove the coffee bean hopper lid. Fill the hopper with coffee beans. 4 Fill the tank with fresh drinking water. Do not exceed the “max” level indicated on the water tank. Once filled, place the tank back into the machine. 2 Close the lid pushing it down completely.
6 INSTALLATION SETTING THE LANGUAGE When the machine is switched on for the first time, it requires the selection of the desired language. This allows you to adjust the parameters of the beverage to the typical parameters of the country where the machine is used. This is why some languages are differentiated also by country. 1 1.2.1.1.1 language 3 1.2.1.1.1 language English italiano (it) English italiano (it) Italiano (ch) Deutsch Italiano (ch) Deutsch Select the desired language.
7 INTENZA WATER FILTER To improve the quality of the water you use, and extend the life of your machine at the same time, it is recommended that you install the water filter. After installation, select the water filter function under the machine settings menu (see page 22). By setting the water filter status to ON, the machine informs the user when the filter must be replaced.
8 CONTROL PANEL It is possible to change the type of display to either icon format or text format. ICON FORMAT 8:30 am 15/06/06 Switch to text format Enter the clock menu Enter the programming menu TEXT FORMAT steam espresso coffee long coffee mild medium strong 8:30 am 15/06/06 Switch to icon format • To brew the desired coffee, press the corresponding symbol on the display. The machine automatically performs all the necessary operations. • Press the icon twice to make 2 cups.
ADJUSTMENTS 9 AROMA OPTI-DOSE (ADJUSTS THE COFFEE DOSE PER CUP) The color intensity of the icon indicates the aroma - the quantity of coffee to be ground for each beverage. The greater the quantity of coffee ground, the stronger the coffee will taste. light medium strong pre-ground COFFEE STRENGTH The SBS dial has been carefully designed to give your coffee the fullness and intensity you desire. Simply turn the dial, and you will notice that the coffee brewed will adjust to the setting selected.
10 ADJUSTMENTS DRIP TRAY HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the drip tray to the appropriate cup size before selecting the beverage. To raise the drip tray, press lightly on the lower part of the button. To lower the drip tray, press lightly on the upper part of the button. When the desired height is reached, release the button. SAECO ADAPTING SYSTEM Coffee is a natural product and its characteristics may change according to its origin, blend and roast.
11 COFFEE GRINDER ADJUSTMENT The machine enables a slight adjustment of the coffee grinder. Coffee may be ground according to your own tastes. The adjustment must be performed using the small pin located inside the coffee bean hopper. This must be pressed down and turned by means of the supplied grinder adjustment key only. Press and turn the pin one notch at a time. You will need to brew 2-3 cups of coffee before you taste a difference.
12 BEVERAGE DISPENSING COFFEE BREWING CAN BE STOPPED AT ANY TIME BY PRESSING « ». THE STEAM WAND MAY REACH HIGH TEMPERATURES: DANGER OF SCALDING. DO NOT TOUCH IT WITH BARE HANDS. To brew 2 cups, the machine dispenses the first coffee, and briefly interrupts dispensing in order to grind the second coffee dose. Coffee dispensing is then restarted and completed. BREWING WITH WHOLE BEANS This procedure shows how to brew an espresso. To brew another type of coffee, press the appropriate icon.
13 BREWING WITH PRE-GROUND COFFEE The machine allows you to use pre-ground and decaffeinated coffee. Pre-ground coffee must be scooped into the bypass doser next to the coffee bean hopper. Only use coffee that is ground specifically for espresso machines and never coffee beans or instant coffee. WARNING: ONLY PUT PRE-GROUND COFFEE INTO THE BYPASS DOSER WHEN YOU WISH TO BREW THIS TYPE OF BEVERAGE. INSERT ONLY ONE SCOOP OF GROUND COFFEE AT A TIME. TWO CUPS OF COFFEE CANNOT BE DISPENSED AT THE SAME TIME.
14 BEVERAGE DISPENSING HOT WATER DISPENSING DISPENSING MAY BE PRECEDED BY SHORT SPURTS OF HOT WATER AND SCALDING IS POSSIBLE. THE HOT WATER/STEAM WAND MAY REACH HIGH TEMPERATURES: DO NOT TOUCH IT WITH BARE HANDS. USE THE APPROPRIATE HANDLE ONLY. 1 2 3 hot water steam hot water 8:30 am 15/06/06 Place a container beneath the hot water / steam wand. 4 Press the steam icon. Select hot water. 6 5 Turn the knob to the position. 7 Wait until the machine has dispensed the desired quantity of water.
15 STEAM DISPENSING DISPENSING MAY BE PRECEDED BY SHORT SPURTS OF HOT WATER AND SCALDING IS POSSIBLE. THE HOT WATER/STEAM WAND MAY REACH HIGH TEMPERATURES: DO NOT TOUCH IT WITH BARE HANDS. USE THE APPROPRIATE HANDLE ONLY. 2 1 3 steam steam hot water 8:30 am 15/06/06 Place a container with the beverage to be frothed beneath the hot water / steam wand 4 Press the steam icon. Select steam. 6 5 Turn the knob to the position. The machine may take a few seconds to warm up before steam is dispensed.
16 BEVERAGE DISPENSING CAPPUCCINO DISPENSING MAY BE PRECEDED BY SHORT SPURTS OF HOT WATER AND SCALDING IS POSSIBLE. THE HOT WATER/STEAM WAND MAY REACH HIGH TEMPERATURES: DO NOT TOUCH IT WITH BARE HANDS. USE THE APPROPRIATE HANDLE ONLY. 2 1 3 steam steam hot water Fill 1/3 of the cup with cold milk. 4 5 Turn the knob to the position. The machine may take a few seconds to warm up before steam is dispensed. 7 Select steam (see steps 2 and 3 on page 15). Froth the milk by gently swirling the cup.
Warning: before using the Milk Island, read the manual and all precautions carefully for correct use. Important note: the quantity of milk in the carafe must never be below the “MIN” minimum level nor exceed the “MAX” maximum level. Thoroughly clean all the Milk Island components after use. To guarantee best results when preparing cappuccino, we recommend using cold (0-8°C / 32-45°F), partially skimmed milk.
18 BEVERAGE SETTINGS BEVERAGE PROGRAMMING MENU Every beverage may be programmed according to your individual tastes. 8:30 am 15/06/06 Once a beverage has been customized, the machine will use these saved settings when brewing that particular beverage. To modify the quantity of coffee, you must reset the customization.
19 COFFEE SETTINGS In this phase you can: 1 2 coffee adjust the quantity of coffee to be ground (opti-dose) select the use of preground coffee 8:30 am 15/06/06 Enter the menu of the coffee to be customized (press the corresponding icon for two seconds). 3 save settings exit without saving 4 coffee coffee After pressing “start!”, the machine will perform a brewing cycle. start! custom coffee dose standard coffee dose By pressing “start!” the machine will perform a brewing cycle.
20 PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE MACHINE SETTINGS Some of the machine’s functions may be programmed according to your individual preferences. 8:30 am 15/06/06 Press "menu". The main programming menu will appear. 1. main menu beverage settings (see page 23) machine settings (see page 21) time/date settings (see page 24): - current date and time; - stand-by timer; - Switch on/off (stand-by) times over a day.
21 MACHINE SETTINGS To change the machine operation settings, press “machine settings” on the main menu. language & display This function allows you to set the menu language and the display contrast. language Change the display language. English contrast 10 / 15 alerts and acoustic settings Adjust the contrast of the display. This function activates/deactivates the acoustic tones. machine ready on Activate/deactivate a tone every time the machine is ready.
22 PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE MACHINE SETTINGS water settings This function allows you to set various water settings. rinse on water filter off Activate/deactivate the rinse function to briefly clean the internal circuits of the machine. This function is activated by default by the manufacturer. Note: the rinse cycle is performed every time the machine is started up, after the warming phase. Activate/deactivate the warning to replace the water filter. Important note.
23 BEVERAGE SETTINGS This menu allows you to adjust the general brew parameters of the various types of coffee. Press “beverage settings” on the main menu. espresso coffee Select a beverage to adjust the specific functions and settings. long coffee prebrewing strong temperature Prebrewing slightly dampens the coffee grounds before brewing so as to bring out the full aroma of the coffee and enhance the flavor. Normal: prebrewing is activated.
24 PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE TIME/DATE SETTINGS In this menu, you can set the current time, the stand-by timer and the energy saving function. Press “time/date settings” from the main menu. set clock Set all the parameters concerning the current time. current time 08:00 time format 24 hr date settings 15/06/06 date format dd/mm/yy after 1 hour Set the time format. The machine can also display the time in American format (am/pm). Set all the parameters concerning the calendar.
25 machine on/off This function allows the machine to be turned on and off (stand-by) at specific times. The machine performs this function only if it is switched on via the power button. interval 1 on 00:00 off 00:00 To set the first switch-on interval interval 2 on 00:00 off 00:00 To set the second switch-on interval interval 3 on 00:00 off 00:00 To set the third switch-on interval Note: after having set the switch-on time, adjust the switch off time by pressing .
26 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SETTINGS In this menu, adjustments can be made to clean/maintain all the machine’s internal circuits. Press “maintenance settings” on the main menu. product counters This function shows how many beverages have been brewed for every single type of coffee since the last reset. 10 lock display This function temporarily locks the touch screen (e.g. to clean the display).
27 BOILER DESCALING CYCLE In this menu, the machine performs an automatic descaling cycle. Descaling is necessary every 1-2 months or when the machine indicates it. The machine must be turned on and will automatically manage the dispensing of the descaling agent. A PERSON MUST BE PRESENT DURING THE OPERATION. WARNING! NEVER USE VINEGAR AS A DESCALER. Please use Saeco descaling solution in your machine.
28 MAINTENANCE When the solution is finished the following message appears on the display: 7 boiler descaling cycle 8 boiler descaling cycle 9 fill water tank The machine begins to dispense the descaling solution through the hot water / steam wand. The dispensing occurs at predetermined intervals, in order to allow the solution to settle. The intervals are displayed as shown above in order to check the progress of the descaling cycle.
PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE 29 FACTORY SETTINGS This menu allows you to restore all factory settings. 2. main menu Press the “factory settings” button. 1 2.1. factory settings yes no Do you want to restore factory settings? All your personal settings will be canceled. If “yes” is selected, a subsequent confirmation is requested, by inverted keys. ALL THE CUSTOM SETTINGS WILL BE LOST AND CANNOT BE RECOVERED. AFTER RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS, YOU MUST, IF DESIRED, RE-PROGRAM ALL THE MACHINE FUNCTIONS.
30 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE DURING OPERATION During normal operation, the “empty coffee grounds drawer” message will appear. This operation must be performed when the machine is on. 1 2 Remove the dregdrawer. Empty and clean it. The message to empty the dregdrawer is displayed approximately every 14 coffee cycles. If you remove grounds with the machine off or when not signaled on the display, the count of coffee cycles into the drawer is not reset.
31 CLEANING THE BREW GROUP The brew group must be cleaned at least once a week. Before removing the group, remove the coffee dregdrawer as shown on page 30. Wash the brew group with lukewarm water. Lubricate the brew group after approximately 500 brewing cycles. The brew group lubricant can be purchased through Saeco or authorized service centers. WARNING! Do not wash the brew group with harsh or abrasive detergents or chemicals which could prevent it from operating correctly. Do not wash in the dishwasher.
32 ERROR CODES GUIDE MESSAGE THAT APPEARS close coffee bean lid add coffee beans insert brew group insert coffee grounds drawer HOW TO REMOVE THE MESSAGE Close the coffee bean hopper lid to be able to make a beverage. Fill the coffee bean hopper with coffee beans. Insert the brew group in its place (page 31). Insert the dregdrawer.
33 GUIDE MESSAGE THAT APPEARS empty coffee grounds drawer HOW TO REMOVE THE MESSAGE Remove the dregdrawer and empty the grounds. Note: the dregdrawer must be emptied only when the machine requires it and when the machine is turned on. If you empty the drawer with the machine turned off it will not reset the count of cycles. door open Close the service door to be able to operate the machine. fill water tank Remove the water tank and refill it with fresh drinking water.
ERROR CODES 34 GUIDE MESSAGE THAT APPEARS close steam knob change water filter carafe removed milk island removed HOW TO REMOVE THE MESSAGE Turn the knob in the direction shown until it reaches the rest position ( ). The water filter must be replaced in the following cases: 1. 60 liters of water have been dispensed; 2. 60 days have passed since its installation; 3. 20 days have passed after the machine’s last use.
SAFETY RULES SOS 35 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IMMEDIATELY UNPLUG THE CORD FROM THE OUTLET. ONLY USE THE APPLIANCE • • • • Indoors. For preparing coffee, hot water and for frothing milk. For domestic use. 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 their safety.
36 SAFETY RULES DANGERS • • • • • • • The appliance must not be used by children and persons who have not been informed of its operation. The appliance is dangerous to children. When left unattended, unplug from the electrical outlet. Keep the coffee machine packaging out of the reach of children. Never direct the jet of hot water and/or steam towards yourself or others. Danger of scalding. Do not insert objects through the appliance’s openings. (Danger! Electrical Current!).
37 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC 2006/95, EC 2004/118, EC 1992/31, EC 1993/68 SAECO INTERNATIONAL GROUP S.P.
Cod.15001568 Rev.00 del 15-09-08 Type SUP-032AR Saeco International Group S.p.A. Via Torretta, 240 I-40041 Gaggio Montano, Bologna Tel: + 39 0534 771111 Fax: + 39 0534 31025 www.saeco.com The manufacturer reserves the right to change the features of the product without prior notice. © Saeco International Group S.p.A.
