Sunbeam EM8900 manual

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I m p o r t a n t i n s t r u c t i o n s – r e t a i n f o r f u t u r e u s e . Sunbeam's Safety Precautions 2 About espresso coffee 3 Features of your Café Series™ T win Thermoblock Espresso Machine 4 Functions of your Caf é Series™ T win Thermoblock Espresso Machine 6 Using the control panel 8 Reference guide to using your espresso[...]

S u n b e a m ’ s S a f e t y P r e c a u t i o n s SA FETY PREC AUT ION S FOR YO UR SU NBE AM ES PRES SO MA CHI NE • Al ways plac e the un it on a fl at, leve l sur face . • Do not oper ate wi tho ut wat er in re ser voir . Fi ll res erv oir wi th onl y cle an an d col d wate r . Ob serv e the maxi mum fil lin g vol ume is 3 li tre s. • Do[...]

A b o u t e s p r e s s o c o f f e e Congratulations on the purchase of your Sunbeam Café Series™ T win Thermoblock 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 C[...]

4 Warming plate The large warming plate effectively pre- warms cups helping to retain the essential characteristics true of espresso - sweet, creamy taste and aroma. V ariable steam control dial Steam wand A dedicated thermoblock and pump provide an instant supply of powerful dry steam for achieving silky , dense and rich milk. The commercial 360°[...]

5 Programmable control panel An easy to use control panel provides the choice of manual operation or utilising the programmed espresso pour lengths. Hot water control dial Hot water wand Dispenses a constant and controlled flow of hot water . For ease of use the wand has a commercial 360° ball joint. 3 litre water reservoir Removable 3 litre water[...]

6 F u n c t i o n s o f y o u r C a f é S e r i e s ™ T w i n T h e r m o b l o c k E s p r e s s o M a c h i n e T win Pump and T win Thermoblock – TPTT™ System Italian designed and manufactured, the machine is fitted with a 15 BAR pump for the espresso function, delivering the pressure required for a complete extraction of oils, coffee sol[...]

F u nc ti on s o f y o ur Ca fé Se ri es ™ T w i n T he rm ob lo ck Es pr es so M a ch in e c on ti nu ed Should the needle go beyond the target area then it’ s an indication to the coffee maker that the serve of espresso is over extracted. T o achieve an excellent pour of liquid espresso a combination of a fine espresso grind and the correct [...]

U s i n g t h e c o n t r o l p a n e l Power Press the ‘POWER’ button once to turn the espresso machine on. The light above the ‘POWER’ button will illuminate green and start flashing; this is to indicate that your espresso machine is on and is heating up. Note: Before turning on the espresso machine ensure that the steam and hot water con[...]

U s in g t he c o nt ro l p an el c o nt in ue d pressure onto the coffee cake. After this the full water pressure is applied and the espresso will pour freely . Note: When the coffee maker has activated the single espresso operation the lights above the ‘MANUAL ’ and double espresso buttons will go off. The lights above the ‘POWER’ and sin[...]

10 H e a d i n g U s in g t he c o nt ro l p an el c o nt in ue d Once the espresso machine is switched on and heated, so the light above the ‘POWER’ button is red and the lights above the ‘MANUAL ’, single and double espresso buttons show a constant green light, the coffee maker is able to use the program function. T o activate the program[...]

H e a d i n g 11 R e f e r e n c e g u i d e t o u s i n g y o u r e s p r e s s o m a c h i n e The diagrams below and on the following pages are to assist you in operating your Café Series™ T win Thermoblock Espresso Machine. Throughout the instruction booklet reference will be made to these diagrams, so each of them has been numbered for conv[...]

12 R e fe re nc e g ui de t o us in g y o ur es pr es so ma ch in e c on ti nu e d Place filter handle onto group head. T urn filter handle to the right as far as it will go. Place large container under both pouring spouts. Making the espresso Press the 'MANUAL' button and allow the water to run through. Select appropriate filter and plac[...]

13 R e fe re nc e g ui de t o us in g y o ur es pr es so ma ch in e c on ti nu e d Press 'MANUAL' button for a continuous pour . Press the button for a single serve of espresso. Press the button for a double serve of espresso. Place filter handle onto group head. T urn filter handle to the right as far as it will go. Place glasses/cups be[...]

14 R e fe re nc e g ui de t o us in g y o ur es pr es so ma ch in e c on ti nu e d Fill with finely ground coffee. T amp the coffee grinds. Place filter handle onto group head. Press the double espresso button to start and end the pour . Purge the steam wand by turning dial clockwise. T urn off steam by turning dial anti-clockwise. T exturing milk [...]

15 Hot water R e fe re nc e g ui de t o us in g y o ur es pr es so ma ch in e c on ti nu e d Swing steam wand to the side of espresso machine. Place steam wand into milk, approx. 1cm below surface and activate the steam function. Angle jug to rest steam wand on spout and place nozzle just below surface of the milk. Raise the jug until nozzle is in [...]

16 H e a d i n g 2 cup filter basket Cleaning R e fe re nc e g ui de t o us in g y o ur es pr es so ma ch in e c on ti nu e d Remove the grill. Remove drip tray . Wrap steam wand with damp cloth and turn steam on for 10 seconds. Insert cleaning pin into the hole, at base of steam nozzle. Remove cleaning disc from inside the rear door . Fit handle w[...]

17 R e fe re nc e g ui de t o us in g y o ur es pr es so ma ch in e c on ti nu e d T urn filter handle to the right as far as it will go. Place large container under both pouring spouts. Remove filter handle from the group head. 5 7 5 5 5 6[...]

18 H e a d i n g P r o g r a m m i n g y o u r e s p r e s s o m a c h i n e The Café Series™ T win Thermoblock Espresso Machine has programming capabilities. Based on café settings the single and double espresso functions are set at 35 and 70mls. However by following a few simple steps the coffee maker can personalise the espresso machine to a[...]

H e a d i n g 19 P r og ra mm in g y ou r e s pr es so ma ch in e c on ti nu ed Important: Although the espresso machine is on at the power outlet ensure that the actual espresso machine power is ‘OFF’. Therefore no lights will be illuminated on the espresso machine control panel. 2. Press and hold down the ‘MANUAL ’ button. While still hol[...]

20 H e a d i n g P r e p a r i n g y o u r e s p r e s s o m a c h i n e b e f o r e u s e 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 re[...]

H e a d i n g 21 G u i d e t o t h e p e r f e c t e s p r e s s o 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). T [...]

22 H e a d i n g G u id e t o t h e p er fe ct es pr es so co n t in ue d 12. Check the espresso pour . The ideal pour is dark and caramel with reddish reflections. The pour should hang vertically on each spout and resist like dripping honey . T ip : Refer to the espresso gauge on the espresso machine as this will help indicate the quality of the p[...]

H e a d i n g 23 G u i d e t o m i l k t e x t u r i n g 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 ti[...]

24 H e a d i n g U s i n g t h e h o t w a t e r d i s p e n s e r The hot water dispenser is ideal for preparing long blacks, hot chocolate and filling coffee plungers and tea pots. 1. Swing the hot water wand to the side of the espresso machine. 2. Place the cup or container under the hot water nozzle and activate the hot water function by turnin[...]

E s p r e s s o r e c i p e s 25 ESPRESSO (SHORT BLACK) 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. • 90mL espresso glass or demitasse cup • single espresso (3[...]

26 E s pr es so re ci pe s c o nt in ue d CAFFE LA TTE 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 • single or double espresso • steamed milk CAPPUCCINO This delicious drink is an espresso with steamed milk, topped with creamy froth and a [...]

C a r e a n d c l e a n i n g 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[...]

28 C a re an d c l ea ni ng co nt in ue d for about 5 minutes and you will find that after this time the dry/caramelised milk will easily wipe away . Repeat process if still dirty . Important: Never clean the steam wand with an abrasive pad as this will damage the steam wand. Should the steam wand become blocked, supplied with the espresso machine [...]

29 C l ea ni ng th e g r ou p h ea d c on ti nu ed no lights will be illuminated on the espresso machine control panel. 10. Simultaneously press and hold down the single and double espresso buttons. While still holding down the single and double espresso buttons briefly press the ‘POWER’ button. As the lights on the control panel start to chase[...]

30 D e s c a l i n g 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. Desca[...]

D e sc al in g c on ti nu ed Note: Depending on the size of the container under the group head on occasion this may need to be emptied throughout this process. 8. 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. 9. Leave the machine off for 10-1[...]

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