Operation Manual

PART I - Introduction and Safety
PART II - Learn About Your machine
Knowing how the machine operates will help you
make better use of your Vibiemme Double Domobar.
PART III - SET UP
Unpacking, basic initial set-up and assembly, and
important water supply information.
PART IV - Initial Startup
Important information for all owners concerning
operating your Double Domobar for the first time
and accessing the PID system’s interface.
PART V - Get the Most from Your Vibiemme
Information on making espresso and steaming milk to
assist you in getting the best from your Vibiemme
PART VI - Keeping your Vibiemme Healthy
Simple cleaning and maintenance tasks to help keep
your Vibiemme operating for years to come.
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Table Of Contents
I Safety Warnings and Cautions ............................. i
III Quick Start Guide ........................................... iv
IV Quick Start Step-by-Step Checklist ................ v
1 Welcome To Vibiemme! ........................................
1
2 Hot Water & Steam Delivery Systems ................ 2
3 Brew Boiler, PID Control, and the E-61 Group . 4
4 Steam And Hot Water Boiler Operation ............ 9
5 Gauges, Lights, And User Controls ................... 11
Power Switch ................................................
11
PID Functions ............................................... 11
Gauges ........................................................... 12
Steam Boiler Pressure ................................... 12
Brew Pressure Gauge ....................................
12
Indicator Lamps ............................................ 12
Brew Lever ....................................................
13
6 Unpacking And Basic Assembly ........................ 14
Choosing A Location ....................................
14
Unpacking ..................................................... 15
Install The Feet ..............................................
15
Shipping Protection, Internal Packing ...........
15
7 Water Quality ...................................................... 16
8 Water Supply Choices ......................................... 17
Benefits Of “Plumbing” The DD ..................
17
Why Use The Reservoir? ..............................
18
Plumbed ........................................................ 18
9 Drip Tray .............................................................
19
Self Contained Drip Tray ..............................
19
Plumbing The Drip Tray ...............................
20
10 Final Setup And Initial Startup - Reservoir ..
22
Reservoir Water Supply .................................
22
Preflight Check ..............................................
23
Powering Up ..................................................
23
Priming the Pump ......................................... 24
Initial Filling of the Boilers .......................... 24
Brew Boiler Warm Up ...................................
25
Steam Boiler .................................................. 25
11 Final Setup And Initial Startup - Plumbed ...
27
Plumbed Water Supply ..................................
27
Powering Up The DD ....................................
29
Brew Boiler Warm Up ...................................
30
Steam Boiler .................................................. 30
12 PID Operation And Adjustment .....................
32
PID Display ................................................... 32
On and Off .....................................................
32
Changing The Measurement System (C or F) 3
2
Temperature Setpoint ....................................
33
PID Brew Temperature Adjustment Tips ......
33
PID Temperature Offset ................................
33
Changing The Temperature Offset Value ......
34
Verifying All PID Settings ............................
34
Default PID Settings ....................................
35
PID Interface Flowchart ................................
35
13 It’s All About The Coffee .................................
36
Coffee Must Be Fresh ...................................
36
Home Roasting .............................................. 36
Grinding Coffee ............................................
36
The Roast Level ............................................
36
Coffee Storage ...............................................
37
14 Grind, Dose, Tamp ............................................
38
Insert The Portafilter .....................................
38
Warm Up .......................................................
39
Grind ............................................................. 39
Dose .............................................................. 40
Level ..............................................................
40
Tamp ..............................................................
40
15 The Espresso Speedometer ...............................
42
How Much, And How Fast? ..........................
42
Too Fast .........................................................
43
Too Slow .......................................................
44
At The Speed Limit .......................................
45
16 Cooling Flush .................................................... 46
17 Preinfusio
n ........................................................ 47
How To Preinfuse ..........................................
47
18 Steaming Milk ................................................... 48
Milk Stretching Tips ......................................
50
19 Cleaning and Maintenance .............................. 52
After Each Pull .............................................. 52
After Each Stretching of Milk ....................... 52
After Each Session ........................................ 52
Once Every One Or Two Weeks ....................
53
As Necessary ................................................. 54
Shower Screen & Brew Head Cleaning ........
55
Long Term Storage ........................................
56
20 Cleaning and Maintenance Level I Descaling 57
21 Hints, Tips, and Tricks ......................................
62
Using the DD ................................................ 62
For Extraction Difficulties .............................
62
22 Troubleshooting ................................................
63
23 Warranty Contact Information .......................
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