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Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 2 About espresso coffee 3 Features of your Café Series™ Programmable Espresso Machine 4 Using the control panel 7 Reference guide to using your espresso machine 10 Preparing your espresso machine before use 16 Guide to the perfect espresso 17 Guide to milk texturing 19 Using the hot water function 20 Programming your espresso machine 20 Espresso Recipes 22 Care and Cleaning 24 Descaling 26 Trouble Shooting guide 28 Important instructions – re
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM ESPRESSO MACHINE. • Always place the unit on a flat, level surface. • Do not operate without water in reservoir. Fill reservoir with only clean and cold water. Observe maximum filling volume is 2.1 litres. • Do not remove the filter handle during the espresso pour or water flow as the unit is under pressure. Removing the filter handle during either of these operations can lead to a scalding or injury.
About espresso coffee Congratulations on the purchase of your Sunbeam Café Series™ Programmable Espresso Machine. The Sunbeam Café Series™ delivers quality, style and superior performance capturing the essence of the commercial kitchen. Inspired by heavy-duty equipment found in restaurants, cafés and bars, the Sunbeam Café Series™ is built to last. It brings together a range of appliances designed to expertly create authentic café food and beverages at home.
Features of your Café Series™ Programmable Espresso Machine Warming plate Effectively pre-warms up to 9 espresso cups. Programmable control panel Easy to use the control panel provides the choice of manual operation or utilising the programmed espresso pour lengths. Group head Brass and phenolic filter handle Water level indicator The water level indicator floats through the drip tray grid indicating how full the drip tray is. The top of the indicator has a red band for easy identification.
2.1L water reservoir Removable water reservoir for easy filling, simply lift in any direction. Steam and hot water control dial Steam wand Extra cup height clearance Additional clearance between the filter handle and the drip tray is designed to suit taller cups. Removable drip tray and grill Designed with no dirt traps for small coffee granules, milk or any other spills. You can simply wipe clean all surfaces. The drip tray and grill can be completely removed for easy cleaning.
Features of your Café Series™ Programmable Espresso Machine 6 15 Bar Pump Crema System Italian designed and manufactured, the machine is fitted with a 15 BAR pump delivering the pressure required for a complete extraction of oils, coffee solids and aroma. Italian designed the cream system consists of a dual-floor filter creating additional back pressure and stabilising baffle that helps retain temperature and produces a steady pour of espresso.
Using the control panel Power Press the ‘POWER’ button once to turn the espresso machine on. The small round red light, located to the left of the ‘POWER’ button will illuminate red and the light around the ‘POWER’ button will start flashing; this is to indicate that your espresso machine is on and is heating up. Note: The small red light will remain on until the power outlet is turned off. Note: Before turning on the espresso machine ensure that the steam and hot water control dial is in the off position.
Using the control panel (continued) Single Espresso The single espresso function removes the guesswork and is programmed to pour 35mls of liquid espresso. Tip: We recommend using the single cup filter when using the programmed single espresso operation. Once the espresso machine is switched on and heated, so the lights around the ‘POWER’, ‘MANUAL’, single and double espresso buttons show a constant green light the coffee maker is able to use the single espresso operation.
Using the control panel (continued) Program The program function allows the coffee maker to personalise and save their own espresso pour settings. Note: Refer to the section ‘Programming your espresso machine’ for simple to follow instructions. Once the espresso machine is switched on and heated, so the lights around the ‘POWER’, ‘MANUAL’, single and double espresso buttons show a constant green light the coffee maker is able to use the program function.
Reference guide to using your espresso machine The diagrams below and on the following pages are to assist you in operating your Café Series™ Programmable Espresso Machine. Each of the diagrams is numbered. Throughout this instruction booklet reference will be made to these diagrams so each of them has been numbered for convenience and ease of use. For example: Fill the water reservoir (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) with cold tap water... Each time you see these numbers please refer back to the diagrams.
Reference guide to using your espresso machine (continued) 10 Place filter handle onto group head. 11 Turn filter handle to the right, as far as it will go. 12 Place large container under both pouring spouts. Making the espresso 14 15 Select appropriate filter and place into handle. Hold filter handle and purge with water to preheat. 17 18 13 Press the ‘Manual’ button and allow the water to run through. 16 Place finely ground coffee into filter. Tamp the coffee grinds.
Reference guide to using your espresso machine (continued) 19 Place filter handle onto group head. 20 Turn filter handle to the right, as far as it will go. 22 Press the ‘Manual’ button for a continuous pour. 21 Place glasses/cups below pouring spouts. 23 Press the button for a single serve of espresso. 24 Press the button for a double serve of espresso. Texturing milk 26 25 Remove filter handle by turning to the left. 12 Discard the used coffee grinds.
Reference guide to using your espresso machine (continued) 28 Turn off steam by turning dial anti-clockwise. 29 Swing steam wand to the side of espresso machine. 31 32 Angle jug to rest steam wand on spout and place nozzle just below surface of the milk. Raise the jug until nozzle is in the centre of milk. 34 35 Wipe steam nozzle and wand with damp cloth and purge a small amount of steam. 30 Place steam wand into milk, approx. 1cm below surface and activate the steam function.
Reference guide to using your espresso machine (continued) Programming 2 cup filter 1 cup filter 37 Swing the steam/hot water wand over the drip tray. 38 Fit the handle with appropriate filter basket. 41 40 Tamp the coffee grinds. Place filter handle onto group head. 43 Press the 'PROGRAM' button. 14 39 Fill with finely ground coffee. 42 Turn filter handle to the right, as far as it will go. 44 Press the single espresso button to start and end the pour.
Reference guide to using your espresso machine (continued) Cleaning 46 Remove the drip tray grill. 47 Remove drip tray. 49 Remove water reservoir. 50 Remove the GREY cleaning pin from the base of the espresso machine where the water reservoir sits. 52 Wrap steam wand with damp cloth and turn steam on for 10 seconds. 48 Ensure plastic lining is clipped back into position in the drip tray.
Preparing Heading your espresso machine before use 1. Place the espresso machine onto a dry, stable benchtop. 2. Ensure the drip tray and grill are in place. 3. Fill the espresso machine with water. There are a couple of ways in which the water reservoir can be filled; a) Simply lift the lid of the water reservoir at the top of the espresso machine (1) and using a jug, fill with fresh cold water or filtered water (2). b) Alternatively the water reservoir can be removed and filled with fresh cold water.
Guide to the perfect espresso Preheat Glasses 1. Preheat the glasses/cups by filling them with hot water as this will assist to preserve the crema of the espresso. Set the glasses/ cups aside. Preheat Filter Handle and Filter Basket 2. Select the appropriate filter basket and place it into filter handle (14). Tip: Use the one cup filter basket for a single serve of espresso and the two cup filter basket for a double serve of espresso. 3. Take the filter handle, hold it under the group head and purge water.
Guide to the perfect espresso (continued) press the ‘MANUAL’ button and allow some water to run through. Sleep Mode After 1 hour of non-use the espresso machine will automatically switch to ‘SLEEP MODE’. An indication that the machine is in ‘SLEEP 18 MODE’ is the small red power light will slowly flash. After a further 3 hours of non-use the espresso machine will turn off.
Guide to milk texturing Milk texturing is the steaming of milk. The steam does two things, firstly it heats the milk and secondly the steam mixes air with the milk to form an ‘emulsion’ of tiny bubbles that gives a silky velvet texture. Similar to making an espresso, perfecting the art of milk texturing takes time and practice. Tip: Remember espresso is the foundation for all café style drinks and the milk is the variable. 1.
Using the hot water function The hot water function is ideal for preparing long blacks, hot chocolate and filling coffee plungers and tea pots. 1. Place the cup or container under the steam/hot water nozzle and activate the hot water function by turning the steam and hot water control dial to the 'Hot Water' setting (35). 2. Once you have dispensed the required amount of hot water into the cup or container, close the hot water by turning the steam/hot water control dial to the position (36). 3.
Programming your espresso machine (continued) Programming Double Espresso 1. Prepare the filter handle. Fit the filter handle with the two cup filter basket (38) and fill with finely ground coffee (39). Using the coffee tamp supplied, tamp the coffee grinds (40). Secure the filter handle to the group head (41) (42). 2. Place two cups under each pouring spout. 3. To commence programming press the ‘PROGRAM’ button (43).
Espresso Recipes ESPRESSO (SHORT BLACK) MACCHIATO Espresso is a concentrated, full bodied coffee with a stable layer of cream on top – known as ‘crema’. An espresso is the foundation of all café coffee. Variations are achieved by adding different amounts of milk and froth. Macchiato, Italian for ‘to stain or mark’. Traditionally served as a standard espresso with a dash of milk and a small dollop of froth into the middle of the ‘crema’.
Espresso Recipes (continued) CAFFE LATTE CAFFE MOCHA An espresso with steamed milk, typically served in a glass. The layer of frothed milk on top should be 10mm to seal the coffee. • 220mL glass or cup Made in a similar way to a cappuccino but with the addition of drinking chocolate. Simply stir the chocolate into the espresso prior to adding the steamed milk and froth.
Care and Cleaning The coffee making process involves extracting oils out of coffee grinds to make espresso coffee. Deposits of these oils build up over time and affect the taste of the coffee and operation of the espresso machine. Regular cleaning to remove these oils is essential and will maintain the quality of the coffee the espresso machine produces and result in less maintenance being required.
Care and Cleaning (continued) Steam wand Keeping the steam arm clean is essential to ensure maximum efficiency of the steam function. A build up of caramelised/dried milk on the steam wand will impair the steaming and texturing ability of the espresso machine. Important: Wipe the steam wand clean with a damp cloth immediately after each use and purge a small amount of steam.
Descaling Scale is a surface build up of minerals that naturally occur over time in all appliances that are involved with the heating of water. Therefore the espresso machine will require occasional descaling. It is recommended that the espresso machine is decaled every 4-6 months, this will vary depending on the frequency of use. Descaling solution Use any of the following when descaling the espresso machine: Sunbeam Espresso Machine Descaling Tablets Sunbeam Liquid Descaler, or Vinegar Solution.
Descaling (continued) Note: Depending on the size of the container under the group head on occasion this may need to be emptied throughout this process. 9. After half the solution has cycled through press the ‘MANUAL’ button to stop the flow and then press the ‘POWER’ button to turn the machine off. 10. Leave the machine off for 10-15 minutes to allow the descaler solution to take affect. 11. Press the ‘POWER’ button once to turn the espresso machine on. 12.
Trouble Shooting guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Coffee runs down the side of the filter handle. Filter handle is not attached correctly, Ensure the handle is firmly positioned or has not been tigtened sufficiently. onto the group head. See “Guide to the perfect espresso” pg 17. No coffee runs through. Coffee pours out in drops. Espresso does not have any Crema. 28 WHAT TO DO Edge of filter insert is not free of coffee granules.
Trouble Shooting guide (continued) Espresso does not have any Crema. Not enough coffee in filter. See "Guide to the perfect espresso" pg17. Handle comes off during group. Coffee tamped too hard. Tamp the coffee grounds lighter. Coffee grind is too fine. Change to a coarser grind of coffee. Filter handle is not attached correctly, Ensure the handle is firmly positioned or has not been tightened sufficiently. onto the group head. See "Guide to the perfect espresso" pg17.
Trouble Shooting guide (continued) Uneven cup filling. Defective baffle in filter handle. Contact a Sunbeam Service Centre. Espresso tastes burnt. Type of coffee being used. Experiment with different brands of coffee. Appliance has not been rinsed after descaling. Run a reservoir full of water properly through the machine before making another coffee. No water in reservoir. Fill the water reservoir. Water reservoir not correctly positioned. Replace the water reservoir firmly into the unit.
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