Contents General data 3 Important safeguards 4 Introduction 5 Instruction for use 6 Description of external components 8 Installation 9 Technical data 10 Start up 11 Operating instructions 15 Dispensing steam 18 Dispensing hot water 19 How to make great espresso 21 How to texture milk 22 How to clean your Giotto/Cellini 24 How to disassemble/dismantle the machine 26 Espresso glossary and recipes 28 Trouble shooting 29 For European Community countries: declaration of CE conf
General data Manufacturer: Rocket Espresso Limited Viale Delle Industrie 26 20090 Settala Milano Italy Email: info@rocket-espresso.
Important Safeguards 1. Read all Instructions 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle or knobs. 3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord and plugs in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts. 6.
Introduction Please read this technical handbook carefully since it provides important information on the correct installation, use and maintenance of your coffee machine. The information contained in this manual is necessary for the safe installation and operation of your coffee machine. It should be retained in a safe place for future reference. Copies are available from your local dealer.
Instructions for use This machine has been designed for the sole purpose of producing coffee, hot water and steam for hot beverages. All other uses are outside of the scope of this machine and, therefore, dangerous and hazardous. The machine has been designed from safe, accessible, durable components and materials and manufactured to the highest standards for use only in home / domestic environment. The machine should not be exposed to elements such as sunlight, rain, snow, extreme temperatures etc.
All spare parts fitted to the machine must be original Rocket Espresso Ltd. components. Before any cleaning or maintenance the machine should be disconnected from the electric supply. Never pull the electrical supply cable. When cleaning the machine never use caustic or abrasive cleaning chemicals. To avoid electric shocks: s $O NOT IMMERSE MACHINE ITSELF CORD AND PLUGS IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID AND DO NEVER LET MACHINE S INTERNAL PARTS get in touch with liquids.
Description of external components 13 14 1 12 6 7 3 9 11 2 4 5 8 10 1. Steam valve handle. Turn left to open steam; turn right to shut. 2. Steam wand. Can become hot and cause burns. Caution! 3. Boiler pressure gauge. Boiler pressure should be around 1 Bar. 4. Machine’s on/off switch. Position “0” = off; position “1” = on. 5. Control lamp ”machine on” when illuminated and water level low when light flashing. 6. Brewing head. It’s very hot and can cause burns! Caution! 7. Filter holder.
Installation All machines are designed to ensure maximum possible user safety. It is, however, an important responsibility of the user to observe the following safety codes to further enhance safe installation and operation. s !LWAYS ENSURE THAT HAZARDOUS PACKING ITEMS SUCH AS PLASTIC BAGS 3TYROFOAM NAILS ETC ARE PROPERLY DISPOSED OF to prevent accidental injury to children or other persons.
Technical Data Brewing groups: 1 Hot steam wands: 1 Hot water wands: 1 Coffee portion control: Manual Boiler water level control: Automatic Voltage: Please see machines data plate Frequency: Please see machines data plate Wattage: 1300 W Dimensions: Width 330 mm (13 inches) Depth 425 mm (16.8 inches) Height 350 mm (13.8 inches) Weight: 10 23 kg (app.
Start up Parts which can become hot and cause injuries. Caution! 1 12 6 7 9 11 2 8 Never touch the following parts. They are or can become hot and could cause burns: 1. Metal parts of steam handle 2. Hot steam wand and spout 6. Coffee brewing group 7. Not insulated metal parts of filter holder 8. Infusion piston 9. Not insulated parts of lever 11. Hot water wand and spout 12.
We assume the machine is properly installed Before starting using the machine, please control the following: (A) 1 12 9 4 5 10 1. Lever (A-9) is completely down. 2. Steam handle (A-1) is closed. 3. Hot water handle (A-12) is closed. 4. On/off switch (A-4) is on position “0” =machine switched off 5. Machine is unplugged. 6. Drip tray (A-10) and its grid are properly positioned into the machine.
Now please proceed as follows: (A) (B) 14 1 2 4 1. Remove the cover from the water reservoir Fig. B-2 2. Remove the water reservoir (Fig. B-2 and clean it carefully with food quality cleaning products. It’s very important that the water reservoir is always clean! Please repeat this operation every day and whenever necessary. 3. Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water to just over ¾ full. 4. Place the tank inside the machine taking care not to spill water.
5. Put on the cover on top of the water reservoir. 6. Plug in the machine. 7. Turn the on/off switch (A-4) to the on position “1” and open the steam handle (A-1). Boiler water fill starts (you will hear the pump’s noise). 8. When the boiler is properly filled with water, the pump will stop (=no more noise). Now close the steam handle (A-1). 9. The heating up of the boiler water starts. 10. Wait till the boiler pressure gauge (A-3) reads approximately 1 bar. 11.
Operating Instructions The below shown components are supplied with your machine (the one cup filter holder comes typically on special order) (A) Tamper A (B) Measuring spoon B (C) Two cups metal filter basket (D) Two cups filter handle (E) One cup metal filter basket D F (F) One cup filter handle E C Suggestion: We strongly suggest that you train how to tighten the filter holder (with the metal filter basket firmly plugged in) into the brewing head (A-6). It seems to be an easy operation.
Preparing one or two cups of espresso. For the correct espresso preparation technique see page 30 Preparing a single espresso 25ml 1. Use one cup filter handle (with 1 spout) 2. Position the metal one cup filter basket firmly inside the filter holder 3. Fill the single filter basket with freshly ground coffee and tamp the coffee until the finished height, is level with the internal reference line in the filter basket. 4. Tamp the ground coffee gently using the tamper supplied with the machine 5.
Preparing TWO cups or a double espresso coffee. 50 to 60 mls. 1. Use the two cup filter handle (with 2 spouts) 2. Position the metal two cups filter basket firmly inside the filter holder 3. Fill the single filter basket with freshly ground coffee and tamp the coffee until the finished height, is level with the internal reference line in the filter basket. 4. Tamp the ground coffee gently using the tamper supplied with the machine 5. Tighten the filter holder firmly into the brewing head (A-6). 6.
Dispensing steam to froth or heat up liquids 1. Fill a suitable ideally stainless steel pitcher (used for food only) with an insulated grip with the liquid to be heated up or frothed. 2. Position the steam nozzle of the steam wand (A-2) just below the surface of the liquid inside the liquid in the recipient. To avoid personal injury always ensure that the end nozzle of the steam pipe (A-2) is below the surface of the liquid to be steamed. 3. Turn on steam valve (A-1) fully. 4.
5. When enough foam is achieved, submerge nozzle (going sidewise) and keep it in that position finishing heating milk until the pitcher is too warm to touch. Please remember that milk should never be steamed over app. 76°C (168°F). Milk steamed to over this temperature is scalded. 6. Close steam valve (A-1) rapidly, then remove milk pitcher from steam wand. 7.
How to make great espresso. This is the one method of making coffee that borders on being an art form. The better the machine you have (yes, often the more expensive) the better result you will achieve. In my opinion you are better serving great Stove Top Espresso or Plunger than bad Espresso. So how do you master the art of making the best tasting Espresso cup after cup? Simple, follow our 4 step guide.
How to texture milk. If making espresso is an art form this is like learning a craft, but once mastered it’s easy enough. The heat and texture of the milk you add to your espresso base will determine the quality and the temperature of your finished coffee. The milk texture that you are aiming for is best described as velvet. That means it’s about 70°C with a nice fine bead of bubbles. Follow the 4 steps and you’ll be producing great milk every time. THE MILK.
HEATING. Once you have the milk texture correct, lower the steam wand into the milk and complete the heating process. If you can hold your fingers against the bottom of the jug for around 3 to 4 seconds, the milk temperature will be around 70°C.That’s the milk texture taken care of. Now let’s talk espresso temperature and why it’s important. The espresso when it is extracted into your cup has a temperature of approximately 90°C.
How to clean your Giotto or Cellini. The importance of a clean espresso machine can not be under estimated when trying to produce great espresso. flavour of the espresso you make, if they are allowed to build up and become rancid when exposed to the environment. You have the key ingredients with which to make great espresso, a quality espresso machine, a quality burr grinder and of course, fresh and well roasted coffee. Whilst cleaning can be a chore it is an essential part of espresso preparation.
THE GROUP. With a small hard brush, give the inside of the group a good scrub. The group should be back flushed Regularly. Scrub inside of group. This means after each day, firstly, remove the filler basket and then fit the blind filter into the handle. Next fit the handle into the espresso machine. NOTE: This filter basket has no holes so the water pressure will build up and the water is very hot. Turn the brewing lever on and then off after about 15 seconds or so.
How to disassemble/dismantle the machine The machine has to be disassembled and dismantled by an authorized technician. Disassembling of the machine: Operations to be effected with machine in working conditions at operating temperature. 1. Place a recipient (with insulated grip) under the hot water wand (A-11). 2. Open the hot water valve (A-12) and let hot water flow in the recipient. 3. When no more hot water comes out, close the hot water valve (A-12). 4.
How to disassemble/dismantle the machine Simple, routine care of your espresso machine is your best defence against poor quality shots, as well as preventing breakdowns or, even worse, personal injuries. After each use: 1. Wipe the steam wand (A-2) immediately after using with a non abrasive clean damp towel without touching it directly with any part of the body to avoid injury or damage due to the hot surface of steam wand end nozzle. Do not let the milk bake onto the steam wand.
Espresso Glossary and recipes Please use for the following, properly ground and portioned espresso coffee. Please use app. 6, 5 to 7 grams for each shot. You should consider a brewing time of app. 25” for a proper shot of espresso (or the part of espresso in a latté or other espresso based beverage. Espresso 25 ml for a single or 50ml for a double, served in a small pre-warmed espresso cup. Brewing time is around 25 seconds. Ideally served in a 70ml cup. Cappuccino 125 ml.
Trouble Shooting Problem Possible causes Solutions Light flashing Low water level in the reservoir Add water No water / coffee from the group Coffee grind is to fine and/or Use a coarser ground coffee and reduce or coffee pouring slowly coffee is tamped too much tamping pressure Group shower screen is clogged Clean the screen with a clean damp towel or contact your authorized service rep. for replacement of the screen Group restrictor is clogged Contact your authorized service rep.
Trouble Shooting Problem Possible causes Solutions Pump is not running Pump is faulty Switch off and unplug machine and contact your authorized service rep Water from water nozzle is brown and smells bad Milk in boiler Switch off and unplug machine and contact your authorized service rep Steam pressure is low to recover Low voltage at power supply Verify proper voltage to machine Heating element damaged Contact your authorized service rep Hard water build up in boiler Contact your authorized
(The following declaration is applicable for machines distributed in the European Community only) Declaration of CE conformity Manufacturer: Rocket Espresso Limited Italian Branch Viale Delle Industrie 26 20090 Settala Milano Italy This is to confirm that the Giotto series of espresso machines has been manufactured according to the following standards: DIR. 89/336 s %. s %. s %. s %. DIR. 73/23 s %. s %. DIR. 89/392 s %.
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