Operation and maintenance manual Before using the machine, please read the attached operating instructions.
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 centre. 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 INDEX WARNING ......................................................................................................................................2 APPLIANCE ....................................................................................................................................4 ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................................................................4 INSTALLATION .........................................
3 GENERAL INFORMATION The coffee machine is intended for preparing espresso by using either coffee beans or ground coffee. It includes an automatic device for preparing milk beverages and a hot water dispenser. The machine is elegantly designed for domestic use and is not suitable for continuous heavy duty or professional use.
4 APPLIANCE Open coffee bean hopper button Coffee bean hopper Coffee bean hopper cover Cup warming plate Compartment for preground coffee Control panel Main switch SBS Service door Dispensing head Coffee grounds drawer Drip tray + grill and float Compartment for milk container Button for raising/lowering the drip tray Milk compartment button Hot water spout Water tank Socket for power cord Brew group Drip tray ACCESSORIES Grinder adjustment key Lubricant for the brew group CCappuccinatore i t
INSTALLATION 5 STARTING THE MACHINE Make sure that the main power button is not switched to the “ON” position. 1 Press the button on the coffee hopper to open the cover. 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 cover pushing it down completely. 5 Attach the female end of the power cord to the machine. Insert the male end into the power outlet.
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 beverages to the typical parameters of the country where the machine is used. This is why some languages are differentiated also by country. 1 3 2 english language Select the language by navigating the click wheel with your finger.
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, go to the water filter initialization program (see programming). In this way, the machine informs the user when the water filter must be replaced. Remove the water filter from its packaging, immerse it vertically (with the opening facing upwards) in cold water and gently press its sides so as to let the air bubbles out.
8 DISPLAY Enter the programming menu strong aroma espresso coffee 08:33 Click wheel Confirmation key Select the coffee bean dose or the quantity of preground coffee • Press the complete. Select dispensing of beverages with milk Hot water brewing selection key key twice to make 2 cups.
ADJUSTMENTS 9 COFFEE INTENSITIY The SBS system has been carefully designed to give your coffee the intense taste you desire. Simply turn the dial and you will notice that the coffee goes from mild intensity to strong intensity. SBS – SAECO BREWING SYSTEM SBS adjusts the intensity of the brewed coffee, and can even be adjusted while brewing. Any adjustment has an immediate effect on the brewing coffee.
10 BEVERAGE DISPENSING THE DISPENSING OF COFFEE, HOT WATER AND MILK MAY BE STOPPED AT ANY TIME BY PRESSING THE KEY AGAIN. THE DISPENSED MILK MAY BE VERY HOT: DANGER OF SCALDING. AVOID TOUCHING IT DIRECTLY WITH YOUR HANDS. THE USED MILK HAS TO BE PROPERLY PRESERVED. DO NOT USE IT AFTER THE BEST-BEFORE DATE SHOWN ON THE PACK AGE. Check that all the containers are clean.
11 DISPENSING BEVERAGES WITH GROUND COFFEE Pre-ground coffee must be poured into the appropriate compartment positioned next to the coffee bean hopper. Pour in only coffee ground for espresso machines and never coffee beans or instant coffee. (see the “Beverage programming” chapter on page 16). WARNING: PUT PRE-GROUND COFFEE IN THE COMPARTMENT ONLY WHEN YOU WISH TO DISPENSE 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.
12 BEVERAGE DISPENSING LATTE MACCHIATO Fill the milk container SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 38 FOR OPTIMAL MILK DISPENSING 1 2 strong aroma espresso coffee 08:33 Press the key. 4 3 strong aroma latte macchiato 08:33 strong aroma latte macchiato 08:33 Select latte macchiato by navigating the click wheel with your finger. 5 brewing in progress latte macchiato Press the key once for 1 cup and twice for 2 cups. The latte macchiato will be brewed. Select the aroma by pressing the key one or more times.
13 7 9 8 rinsing milk circuit Press cycle. to perform the rinse in progress milk circ. rinse cycle In this phase the user cannot intervene and must wait until the cycle finishes. After this, the machine returns to the main menu. Remove the container, rinse and dry. THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED FOR ALL MILK BEVERAGES! AFTER USE, ALWAYS REMOVE THE MILK CONTAINER AND PUT IT IN THE REFRIGERATOR IF IT CONTAINS REMAINING MILK.
14 BEVERAGE DISPENSING ESPRESSO MACCHIATO 1 Fill the milk container 2 strong aroma espresso coffee 08:33 Press the key. 3 strong aroma espresso macchiato 08:33 Select espresso macchiato by navigating the click wheel with your finger. strong aroma espresso macchiato 08:33 Select the aroma by pressing the key one or more times. 5 4 add milk? espresso macchiato strong aroma espresso macchiato 08:33 key once or twice Press the to start brewing.
15 5 4 add milk? cappuccino brewing in progress cappuccino key once or twice Press the to start brewing. When the “milk circuit rinsing” symbol flashes, rinse the milk circuits as described for the latte macchiato (see page 12, step 6). If you wish, press the button. Once the desired milk quantity has been reached, press the button again. DISPENSING HOT MILK 1 Fill the milk container 2 strong aroma espresso coffee 08:33 3 hot milk 08:33 add milk? hot milk 1. 2.
16 BEVERAGE PROGRAMMING Every beverage can be programmed according to your own tastes. 1. PROGRAMMING FOR SELF-INSTRUCTING For all beverages you can quickly program the quantity of coffee and/or milk dispensed in the cups whenever the key is pressed. Select the type of beverage you want to program, then press and hold the key until the display shows (for example): self-instruction active espresso coffee The machine dispenses coffee or milk.
17 1 2 3 strong aroma espresso coffee 08:33 Check that the water tank and coffee bean hopper are full; place the cup under the dispensing spout. 4 Press the button. 5 beverage settings latte macchiato beverage settings Select “beverage settings”. Press the button to confirm. 6 strong aroma latte macchiato coffee:¸¿¸¿ latte macchiato 1. 1. 2. Select the beverage to be programmed. Press the button to confirm. 7 2. 2. 3. 1.
18 PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE Some of the machine’s functions can be programmed to customize operations according to your own tastes. strong aroma espresso coffee 08:33 Press the key to: - confirm the selection; - save the new settings. 1 Press the key. 2 Turn the click wheel with your finger to: - select the functions change the function parameters. beverage settings Beverage settings (already described on page 16). machine settings Machine settings (see page 19).
19 MACHINE SETTINGS To set the general machine operating parameters, press the settings”. Turn the click wheel with a finger to: machine settings language key and select “machine machine settings acoustic alerts set the language of the menus. set/activate the acoustic alarms. machine settings water filter machine settings maintenance set the machine operation through the water filter clean the machine internal circuits. machine settings water hardness machine settings clock settings set the clock.
20 PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE “CUP WARMER” MENU > machine settings > cup warming plate. To turn on/off the operation of the cup warming surface located on the top of the machine. A warm cup allows you to fully savour the coffee and taste its full aroma. 1 2 machine settings machine settings cup warming plate 1. 1. 2. 2. 3 Select by navigating the click wheel with your finger. It is possible to set: - always on - always off - off in stand-by button to save.
21 “RINSE” MENU > machine settings > rinse cycle. To clean the internal tubes in order to guarantee that the beverages are dispensed only with fresh water. This function has been enabled by the manufacturer on all new appliances. 1 2 machine settings 3 Select by navigating the click wheel with your finger. It is possible to set: - yes machine settings rinse cycle 1. 1. 2. 2. - no Press the button to save.
22 PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE “ACOUSTIC ALARM” MENU > machine settings > acoustic alerts To enable/disable the acoustic alarms of the machine. 1 2 machine settings 1. 3 machine settings acoustic alerts 1. 2. 4 acoustic alerts key tone 1. 2. 2. Select by navigating the click wheel with your finger. You may set: - key tone: to activate/deactivate a tone each time a key is pressed. - milk quality warning: to activate/deactivate a tone when the milk container has been in the machine for too long.
23 “MAINTENANCE” MENU > machine settings > maintenance. To clean all the machine’s internal circuits used for making coffee and milk. Turn the click wheel with your finger to: maintenance milk circ. rinse cycle maintenance coffee cleaning cycle rinse the milk circuits after making the beverages. clean the brew group. maintenance milk cleaning cycle maintenance descaling cycle thoroughly clean the milk circuits. This must be performed after a fixed time has elapsed from the first dispensing.
24 PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE Coffee wash cycle > machine settings > maintenance > coffee cleaning cycle To clean the machine’s internal circuit used for brewing coffee. To wash the Brew Group, simply clean with water as shown on page 40. This wash completes maintenance of the Brew Group. Packages of Saeco detergent tablets may be purchased at your local dealer or by Authorized Service Centres. It is advisable to perform this wash cycle after 500 coffee brewing cycles, or monthly.
25 Milk wash cycle > machine settings > maintenance > milk cleaning cycle To clean the machine’s internal circuits used for preparing milk. This cycle is proposed after 14 days from the first dispensing of a milk-based beverage. After 14 days, the “milk circuit washing” message starts flashing (see page 13). Perform the washing cycle as indicated in this section. If the milk circuit washing cycle is not performed, dispensing milk-based products will be possible for only 7 more days.
26 PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE 4 5 Open the compartment and remove the milk container. 7 6 Insert the content of the detergent packet into the container. 8 Fill the milk container with fresh water up to the «max» level. 9 add cleaner into milk cleaning cycle Open the compartment and insert the container with the detergent. Position an adequately sized container under the milk spout. Close the compartment. Press to start.
27 14 13 fill with water milk cleaning cycle 15 push ok milk cleaning cycle rinsing milk cleaning cycle Rinse the container and fill it with fresh water. Insert the container and press . Wait… 16 17 18 rinse milk cleaning cycle When the rinse cycle is finished the following appears… Perform another rinse cycle as shown previously. At the end, press the key. fill with water milk cleaning cycle Remove the milk container. Rinse the container and fill it with fresh water.
28 PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE Descaling cycle > machine settings > maintenance > descaling cycle To perform the automatic descaling cycle. Descaling is necessary every 2-3 months, depending on the volume of use and hardness of the local water supply.The machine must be turned on and will automatically manage the distribution of the descaling agent. A PERSON MUST BE PRESENT DURING THE OPERATION. WARNING! NEVER USE VINEGAR AS A DESCALER.
29 To perform descaling before the machine blocks, or before the descaling message appears: 1 2 machine settings maintenance 3 maintenance descaling cycle 1. yes descaling cycle 1. 2. Insert the descaler and press the key to begin. 4 1. 2. When the solution is finished the following message appears on the display: 5 descaling descaling cycle The machine begins to dispense the descaling solution through the hot water spout.
30 PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE CLOCK SETTINGS > machine settings > clock settings To set the current time, date and hour format to display. machine settings clock settings In this menu you can set: - the current time (hour and minutes) - the hour format (24 hours - AM/PM) - the current date (day – month – year – day of the week). Time setting > machine settings > clock settings > time settings To set the current time on the machine 1 2 machine settings clock settings 1.
31 Date setting > machine settings > clock settings > date setting To set the date (day, month, year, day of the week). Same procedure for all parameters. 1 2 machine settings clock settings 3 clock settings date setting 1. 1. 2. 1. 2. 4 5 - date setting day 12 day + 1. 2. The machine stores the selected value, returns to the previous screen and enables another parameter to be set. 2. Select the parameter you want to set, for example “day”. Press the key to confirm.
32 PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE STANDBY SETTING > machine settings > stand-by setting machine settings stand-by setting In this menu you can: stand-by setting energy saving stand-by setting timer setting set the energy saving mode (time that must elapse from the last beverage made before the machine switches to energy saving mode).
33 2. Setting an interval for turning on the machine You can set an on/off time for each day of the week (in this case, the procedure for setting an interval for Monday is displayed). 1 2 stand-by setting timer setting 3 timer setting monday 1. monday switch on 1. 2. 4 1. 2. 5 08h (am) + switch on monday 2. 6 00 min + switch on monday 1. monday switch on 1. 2. Set the turn on time by navigating the click wheel with your finger. 7 2.
34 PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This menu allows you to access special functions present on the machine. To access, press the key and select “special functions”. Turn the click wheel with a finger to: special functions cancel settings special functions coffee of the world restore the factory settings. prepare coffee according to the most famous recipes in the world. special function product counters Display how many beverage have been prepared for each single type of beverage.
35 COFFEE IN THE WORLD > special funtions > coffee of the world This function enables the user to: coffee of the world ristretto prepare true ristretto all’italiana coffee of the world espresso italiano prepare a typical Italian espresso coffee of the world café crème prepare a typical North European coffee coffee of the world american coffee prepare a typical American coffee prepare a typical French/ Swiss coffee coffee of the world good night milk coffee of the world good morning coffee prepare
36 PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE BEVERAGE COUNTERS > special funtions > product counters This function shows how many beverages have been prepared for every single type of beverage. 1 2 special functions 1. 3 special function product counters 23 espresso coffee 1. 2. 2. You may display the data of every single type of beverage by navigating the click wheel with your finger. 4 special function product counters Press to exit.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 37 MAINTENANCE DURING OPERATION During normal operation, the “empty grounds drawer” message may appear. This operation must be performed when the machine is on. 1 If you remove grounds with the machine off or when not signaled on the display, the count of the grounds emptied into the drawer is not reset. For this reason the machine might display the “empty grounds drawer” message even after preparing just a few coffees. Remove the grounds drawer and empty and wash it.
38 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE MILK CONTAINER MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING The milk container and the cappuccinatore have been designed to optimize the milk froth. Thorough cleaning and maintenance of the milk container and cappuccinatore will allow you to savour excellent milk-based beverages. It is recommended to rinse the cappuccinatore before the first daily dispensing of milk-based products and however to wash it thoroughly at least once a week.
39 THOROUGH MAINTENANCE OF THE CAPPUCCINATORE Thoroughly wash the cappuccinatore at least once a week. The components should be hand-washed with household detergents. 1 2 Remove the cappuccinatore. 4 Separate the upper part of the cappuccinatore from the lower part. 5 Remove the cap from the lower part. Wash all components. Make sure that the hole is clean and unobstructed. 3 Remove the regulator. 6 Reassemble the components and install the cappuccinatore in the container.
40 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE BREW GROUP The Brew Group must be cleaned at least once a week. Lubricate the Brew Group after approximately 500 brewing cycles. The grease for the lubrication of the Brew Group may be purchased by Authorized Service Centres. Wash the brew group with warm water. WARNING! Do not wash the brew group with detergents that can compromise its correct operation. Do not wash in the dishwasher. 1 Press to open the service door. 4 Wash the upper filter with running water.
41 10 11 12 Apply the grease evenly. Reassemble it by pressing the PUSH! button. Close the service door and insert the coffee grounds drawer. GRINDER MAINTENANCE The grinder can be adjusted in order to create a finer grind after many grinder cycles (approximately 2000). WARNING! This operation should be carried out carefully and by an experienced user. The screw could fall into the grinder; if this happens, remove it before restarting the machine.
42 ERROR CODES GUIDE MESSAGE THAT APPEARS HOW TO REMOVE THE MESSAGE restart to solving the problem Turn off and after 30 minutes turn the machine on again to restore normal operation. call assistance Problem that requires the intervention of the customer service centre. insert drip tray Insert drip tray. close coffee bean lid Close the coffee bean hopper cover to be able to brew any beverages. insert brew group Insert the brew group in its place.
SAFETY RULES SOS 43 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Immediately unplug the cord from the outlet. ONLY USE THE APPLIANCE • • • • Indoors. For preparing coffee, hot water and for foaming 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.
44 SAFETY RULES DANGERS • • • • • • • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 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!).
TECHNICAL DATA 45 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE CORRECT USE OF THE INTENZA WATER FILTER To correctly use the Intenza water filter, please consider the following instructions: 1. Store the water filter in a cool area in which the room temperature is between +1°C - +50°C (34°F to 122°F). Do not store it in direct sunlight. 2. Carefully read the operating instructions and the safety warnings provided with each filter. 3. Keep the filter instructions together with the manual. 4.
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