the Bambino ™ BES450/SES450 EN QUICK GUIDE
Contents 2 Sage Recommends Safety First 9 Components 11 Features 11 Assembly 12 Functions 17 Care & Cleaning 20 Troubleshooting 23 Guarantee SAGE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST At Sage we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition, we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions.
•Regularly inspect the switch is recommended power cord, plug and to provide additional actual appliance for any safety when using all damage. If found to be electrical appliances. damaged in any way, Safety switches with a immediately cease use of rated operating current the appliance and return not more than 30mA the entire appliance to the are recommended. nearest authorised Sage Consult an electrician for Service Centre for professional advice.
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. •Children should not play with the appliance. •Cleaning of the appliance should not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and under adult supervision. •The appliance and its cord should be kept out of reach of children aged 8 years and younger. •Do not use attachments other than those provided with the appliances. •Do not attempt to operate the appliance by any method other than those described in this booklet.
•Always turn the appliance •If the appliance is to be: to the off position, switch − left unattended off at the power outlet − cleaned and unplug at the power − moved outlet when the appliance − assembled; or is not in use. − stored, •Any maintenance other always switch Off the than cleaning should espresso machine by be performed by an ® authorised Sage service simultaneously pressing the 1 CUP and HOT centre. WATER buttons. Unplug •Do not use the appliance from the power outlet. on a sink drain board.
before moving or cleaning any parts. •Use caution when operating the machine, as metal surfaces are liable to get hot during use. WARNING To avoid the risk of injury, use caution when descaling, as hot steam may be released. Before descaling, ensure drip tray is inserted. Refer to ‘Care & Cleaning’ for further instructions. Ensure the portafilter is firmly inserted and secured into the group head before starting the extraction. Never remove the portafilter during the brewing process.
1. the marked electrical rating of the cord set, or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, 2. the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter-top or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally and 3. the extension cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug.
individuals who use the product or the household where the product is used. If you have any questions regarding the memory storage chip, please contact us at privacy@sageappliances. com SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR WATER FILTER • Filter cartridge should be kept out of reach of children. • Store filter cartridges in a dry place in the original packaging. • Protect cartridges from heat and direct sunlight. • Do not use damaged filter cartridges. • Do not open filter cartridges.
Components A B C D E F G H A. 1.4L (47 fl.oz) removable water tank B. Control panel 1 CUP, 2 CUP, hot water, steam buttons C. Group head D. 54mm aluminum portafilter (WARNING: NOT dishwasher safe) E. Steam wand grip F. Steam wand G. Removable drip tray grid H.
A G B D E F C ACCESSORIES A. Stainless steel milk jug B. 54mm tamper (Note: Do not submerge in water or any liquid) C. Descaling Powder D. Steam tip and basket cleaning tool (Located under the water tank) E. Dual wall filter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup) F. Single wall filter baskets (1 cup & 2 cup) G.
Bambino™ Features Assembly COMPACT FOOTPRINT BEFORE FIRST USE Cafe quality coffee in a compact machine. Machine Preparation MANUAL MILK TEXTURING Manually textures milk from silky smooth latté to creamy cappuccino. THERMOJET™ TECHNOLOGY Innovative heating system achieves ideal extraction temperature in 3 seconds. PID TEMPERATURE CONTROL Electronic PID temperature control for increased temperature stability. Remove and discard all labels and packaging materials attached to your machine.
Functions FIRST USE 1. Remove the water tank and fill it with potable water to the indicated MAX line. Place the water tank back firmly onto the machine. 2. Ensure that the drip tray is firmly placed on the machine. 3. Place a 500ml container under the portafilter and steam wand for the water drips for this first cycle. 4. Plug the power cord into the power outlet, and the 1 Cup button illuminates. FILLLING THE WATER TANK Lift the water tank from the machine.
SINGLE WALL FILTER BASKETS Single Wall filter baskets should be used when grinding fresh whole coffee beans. These allows you to experiment with grind, dose and tamp to create a more balanced espresso. DUAL WALL FILTER BASKETS Dual Wall filter baskets should be used when using pre-ground coffee and older beans that are past the 30 day roast date. These regulate the pressure and helps to optimise the extraction regardless of the grind, dose and tamp pressure or freshness.
EXTRACTING ESPRESSO As a guide the espresso will start to flow after 8–12 seconds (infusion time) and should be the consistency of dripping honey. If the espresso starts to flow after less than 6 seconds, you have either under dosed the filter basket and /or the grind is too coarse. This is an UNDER EXTRACTED shot. If the espresso starts to drip but doesn’t flow after 15 seconds, the grind is too fine. This is an OVER EXTRACTED shot.
MANUAL MILK TEXTURING • Lift the steam wand and insert into the milk jug with the steam wand tip 1-2cm (O inch) below the surface of the milk, close to the right-hand side of the jug at a 3 o’clock position. • Press the STEAM button to begin texturing STEAM WAND MANUAL PURGE To reduce steam wand blockages, we recommend running steam through the steam wand after milk texturing.
EXTRACTION TIPS A great espresso is about achieving the perfect balance between sweetness, acidity, and bitterness. The flavour of your coffee will depend on many factors, such as the type of coffee beans, degree of roast freshness, coarseness or fineness of the grind, dose of ground coffee and tamping pressure. Experiment by adjusting these factors just one at a time to achieve the taste of your preference.
Care & Cleaning CLEAN & DESCALE CYCLE The Bambino Espresso machine requires regular cleaning and descaling. When this is due, the 2 Cup button will continuously flash, indicating the machine needs cleaning and descaling. 1000 DESCALE 2L 68oz 1000 1000 DESCALE DESCALE 2L 2L 68oz 3. Place a 2 Litre68oz(68 fl.oz) container under the group head and steam wand. + 5s + NOTE Pressing any of buttons will cancel the alert and return the machine to ready mode.
0.5s OR GROUP HEAD RINSE 2L z 68o & 9. Remove and empty the waste water container. Rinse the drip tray and water tank and dry thoroughly before replacing them back onto the machine. MAX CLEANING THE STEAM WAND • The steam wand should always be cleaned after texturing milk. Wipe the steam wand with a damp cloth. • If any of the holes in the tip of the steam wand become blocked, it may reduce frothing performance. Manually purge the steam wand to try and clear the holes.
Do not immerse the power cord, power plug, plastic tamp or machine in water or any other liquid. STORING YOUR MACHINE The provided water filter helps prevent scale build-up in and on many of the inner functioning components. Replacing the water filter after 3 months or 40L will reduce the need to descale the machine. IN Before storing, turn the machine off, switch off and remove the power plug from the power outlet. Empty the water tank and drip tray and ensure the machine is cool, clean and dry.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM Water does not flow from the group head. No hot water. Espresso only drips from the portafilter spouts or not at all. POSSIBLE CAUSES EASY SOLUTION • Water tank is not fully inserted and locked into position. • Push water tank down completely to lock into place. • Machine needs to be cleaned & descaled. • Perform clean & descale cycle. • Coffee is ground too finely. • Use slightly coarser grind. Refer to ‘Coffee Dose and Tamping’ on page 13 and ‘Extraction Tips’ on page 16.
PROBLEM Espresso runs out around the edge of the portafilter. POSSIBLE CAUSES • Portafilter not inserted in the group head correctly. EASY SOLUTION • Ensure portafilter is completely inserted and rotated until resistance is felt. • There are coffee grounds around • Clean excess coffee from the rim of the filter basket rim. the filter basket to ensure a proper seal in group head. Small steam. • Too much coffee in the filter basket. • Lower dose of coffee.
PROBLEM Water doesn’t come through (the machine makes a loud noise). POSSIBLE CAUSES EASY SOLUTION • Water filter has been inserted without soaking. • Ensure the water filter has been soaked for 5 minutes before insterting into the water tank. • Water tank is empty or water level is below minimum. Machine is on but ceases to operate. • The safety thermal-cut out may have activated due to the pump overheating.
Guarantee 2 YEAR LIMITED GUARANTEE Sage Appliances guarantees this product for domestic use in specified territories for 2 years from the date of purchase against defects caused by faulty workmanship and materials. During this guarantee period Sage Appliances will repair, replace, or refund any defective product (at the sole discretion of Sage Appliances). All legal warranty rights under applicable national legislation will be respected and will not be impaired by our guarantee.
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