User guide

Bella Barista
Nene Court, The Embankment,Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 1LD
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High pressure pump line was simple high
pressure plastic tubing not steel braided
as we’re used to seeing? The only other
machine I have seen this on so far was
the Super Giada
The steel braided high pressure line on a
Zaffiro
I sure it will not cause a
problem, but I do not know
why they have not used steel
braided pipe?
We will of course be asking
them.
Removing the outer case would be
moderately difficult for an inexperienced
DIY'er, and damage to the case could
easily occur
There are about 10 screws to remove and some advice on a
US internet site that although good up to a point, does have
the risk of damaging the case (more information later).
The Water and steam knobs are quite
ergonomic.
They do have an advantage
of no hot little acorn nut to
burn you, as on the usual star
shaped knobs.
The quality of the plastic feels
fine, but it would be a nice
touch if they offered optional
polished wood knobs, or cool
touch steel of a similar
shape, this could look very
stylish (gosh it’s even got me
going now, I don’t usually
worry about looks)
Internal Wiring It’s good, about the same as an Isomac (Millennium etc.), not
as neat as an Izzo Vivi or Alex (but Izzo machines do have
exceptionally neat wiring!)
Brew Pressure was set a little high, but a
big plus with the Andreja, is the ease of
adjustment!
The pump was set a little high, with the blind filter in place, it
was a little above 10.5 bar. I would recommend that this is
lowered to 9.5 bar. 9 bar is really the optimum, but the 9.5
bar allows for the weakening of the pump over time and
makes the whole machine less liable to “choking” (portafilter
blockage). As with cheaper grinders inconsistent grind, or
inexperienced users can make this more of a possibility.