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La Marzocco GS/3 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Espresso Machine

Summary of GS/3

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    Version 1.00 h a n d m a d e i n f l o r e n c e gs/3 owner’s manual.

  • Page 2: Gs/3 Espresso Machine.

    English 1 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia version 1.00 h a n d m a d e i n f l o r e n c e thank you for purchasing this la marzoco gs/3 espresso machine. For information about your gs/3 or to fi nd others to share information about the gs/3, please visit our website at www.Lamarzocco.Com. Here ...

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    Gs/3 english 2 www.Lamarzocco.Com table of contents general information ..........................................................................................3 accessories .......................................................................................................4 machine description...

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    About this manual this operating guide is an integral and essential part of the product and must be supplied to users. Users are asked to read the enclosed warnings and cautions carefully, as they provide valuable information concerning safety during installation, operation, and maintenance. This ma...

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    Gs/3 english 4 www.Lamarzocco.Com accessories qty. Part no. Description 1 l111/2n portafilter assembly, double spout, lion 1 l111/1 portafilter assembly, single spout, lion 1 l115/c portafilter basket, blind 2 l115/a single basket - hand tamp 2 l116/a double basket - hand tamp 1 l117 plastic hand ta...

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    Knob for hot water temperature adjusting drain box dispensing spout display keypad steam wand (coffee boiler) pressure gauge pressure gauge (steam boiler) hot water steam activation lever figure 2 - machine description main power switch cup tray group head group cover english 5 la marzocco, s.R.L. F...

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    Espresso machine installation, gs/3 fill water reservoir with water. Remove the drain tray and slide the water reservoir until the water reservoir fi ll cover is accessable. Remove the cover and fi ll water reservoir with fi ltered water. Replace the fi ll cover and slide the water reservoir to the ...

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    Adjusting the expansion valve. The expansion valve is a component that limits the maximum pressure in the coffee boiler. Heating the coffee boiler causes the water within to expand. Since the coffee boiler is completly saturated, the expanding water causes an increase in pressure within the boiler. ...

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    Operating the gs/3 installing the portafi lters. Install the portafi lter by inserting it into the group head and rotate the handle from left to right. Once the portafi lter is inserted properly, you can press one of the brewing buttons on the keypad to start the fl ow of water through the portafi l...

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    General notes for coffee preparation. The portafi lters must remain heated since they are at the lowest position of the group itself, and they are partially isolated from the same due to the rubber gasket between them. This can be accomplished by leaving the portafi lters installed in the machine wh...

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    Cleaning (daily) cleaning the diffuser screen. During the discharge operation (subsequent to coffee brewing), small amounts of coffee grounds may slowly build-up on and obstruct, even partially, the diffuser screen. Remove the diffuser screen by unscrewing the diffuser screw. Place 2 or 3 teaspoons ...

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    Cleaning (monthly) draining boilers. Both the coffee boiler and the steam boiler may be drained and refi lled to reduce the chance of mineral deposits build up on the inside walls of the inside surfaces. Additionally this draining process can be used to remove water that has a bad odor or taste. Dra...

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    Gs/3 english 12 www.Lamarzocco.Com preventative maintenance and cleaning version 1.00

  • Page 14: The History of La Marzocco

    The history of la marzocco during the fi rst decade of 1900, various attempts were made in italy at producing so-called espresso coffee which might justly be considered the ancestors of the machines currently produced. They were hot water and steam generators with vertical boilers of a considerable ...

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    Of the water destined for coffee production, thus enabling a more precise control of the temperature using a highly sensitive thermostatic device, a result which is not yet apparent on traditional single-boiler machines. That’s how production of the gs series started, with gs standing for gruppo sat...

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    Version 1.09 h a n d m a d e i n f l o r e n c e gs/3 software programming guide.

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    Version 1.09 gs/3 english www.Lamarzocco.Com table of contents programming introduction programming keypad 2 digital display ...

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    Version 1.09 english 2 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia digital display programming introduction description this espresso machine has a very powerful cpu and many configurable settings. Additionally, there are many feedback controls employed in this espresso machine to troubleshoot problems shou...

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    Version 1.09 gs/3 english 3 www.Lamarzocco.Com display operating procedure description accessing programming mode programming mode lamarzocco 09:30 to change the values of any parameter the operator must first enter into the programming mode. There are two levels within the programming mode that all...

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    Version 1.09 english 4 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia operating procedure display description initial installation initial installation first installat. Enter to confirm this is the initial display shown when first installing this espresso machine note: if machine has been bench tested by your...

  • Page 21: Warning

    Version 1.09 gs/3 english 5 www.Lamarzocco.Com display operating procedure description start up procedures turning the espresso machine on 3d5 de luxe mar ver 1.09 off 09:30 the following is the procedure for turning on the power to the espresso machine please follow the procedures carefully to avo...

  • Page 22: Warning

    Version 1.09 english 6 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia operating procedure display description turning the espresso machine off shut down procedures 200.5 ° f 09:30a la marzocco t:00 the following is the procedure for turning off power to the espresso machine please follow the procedures carefu...

  • Page 23: Quick Key 1

    Version 1.09 gs/3 english 7 www.Lamarzocco.Com display operating procedure description quick keys quick access programming (quick keys) quick key 1 quick key 2 quick key 3 quick key 4 for convienience, there is access to 4 parameters of the software without entering program mode these parameters ar...

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    Version 1.09 english 8 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia.

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    Version 1.09 gs/3 english 9 www.Lamarzocco.Com display operating procedure description language “machine off” programming this parameter allows the operator to change the language of the display ● language english language english temperature ° f enter into “machine off” programming mode when fini...

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    Version 1.09 english 0 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia operating procedure display description “machine off” programming name name ---------------- this parameter allows the technician to program a 6 character user name the user name is displayed continuously on the display on the second line ...

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    Version 1.09 gs/3 english www.Lamarzocco.Com display operating procedure description heating (power mode) “machine off” programming this espresso is equipped with a power saving feature that allows the espresso machine to operate at lower power if needed while in power saving mode you may experienc...

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    Version 1.09 english 2 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia operating procedure display description water reservoir (tank) “machine off” programming this parameter allows the user to choose the use of a water reservoir if the espresso machine is connected directly to the water supply, then this valu...

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    Version 1.09 gs/3 english 3 www.Lamarzocco.Com display operating procedure description “machine off” programming tea water tea water with pump this parameter allows the technician to select the activation of the water pump during hot water dispensing when hot water is drawn from only the steam boil...

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    Version 1.09 english 4 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia operating procedure display description steam boiler probe sensitivity “machine off” programming this parameter allow the user to set the probe sensitivity depending of the hardness of the water ● probesensitivity low enter into “machine off...

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    Version 1.09 gs/3 english 5 www.Lamarzocco.Com display operating procedure description “machine off” programming service cycles service cycles 0 this parameter allows the user to program a threshold number of cycles when the machine prompts for service when prompted for service, the “service phone”...

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    Version 1.09 english 6 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia operating procedure display description “machine off” programming temperature measurement units temperature ° f this parameter is set at the factory at the request of the local distributor this parameter has two options celsius (°c) or fahr...

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    Version 1.09 gs/3 english 7 www.Lamarzocco.Com display operating procedure description “machine off” programming proportional, integral, derivitive (pid) settings (coffee boiler) c kp ki kd 8.0 0.15 10.0 this parameter is preset at the factory based upon theoretical calculations and physical experim...

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    Version 1.09 english 8 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia operating procedure display description “machine off” programming proportional, integral, derivitive (pid) settings (steam boiler) s kp ki kd 8.0 0.15 10.0 this parameter is preset at the factory based upon theoretical calculations and physi...

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    Version 1.09 gs/3 english 9 www.Lamarzocco.Com display operating procedure description “machine off” programming pid setting pid setting 9.0 ° f this parameter sets a range in which the pid algorithm is active this parameter is preset at the factory based upon theoretical calculations and physical ...

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    Version 1.09 english 20 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia operating procedure display description coffee boiler temperature offset coffee t. Offset 1.5 ° f this parameter isused to calibrate the coffee boiler temperature system to ensure the display temperature accurately represents the temperatur...

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    Version 1.09 gs/3 english 2 www.Lamarzocco.Com display operating procedure description steam boiler temperature offset steam t. Offset 0.0 ° f this parameter is used to calibrate the steam boiler temperature system to ensure accuracy this parameter is preset at the factory based upon initial tests ...

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    Version 1.09 english 22 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia operating procedure display description water filter alarm water filter 0 this parameter allows the technician to preprogram an alarm that notifies the user when the water filter requires service or replacement when the programmed volume o...

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    Version 1.09 gs/3 english 23 www.Lamarzocco.Com display operating procedure description water volume programming doses setting select within 30s this parameter allows the operator to program the water volume (shot volume) for the individual buttons on the keypad ● the saved program is a number thi...

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    Version 1.09 english 24 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia operating procedure display description “machine on” programming clock adjust clock adjust 09:30 wed 12h this parameter allows the user to set the time of day and the day of the week this parameter is used to display time and is also used ...

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    Version 1.09 gs/3 english 25 www.Lamarzocco.Com display operating procedure description “machine on” programming auto on/off auto on/off on: --.-- this parameter allows the user to program the espresso machine to turn on at a preset time and turn off at a preset time this feature also allows the es...

  • Page 42: Danger

    Version 1.09 english 26 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia operating procedure display description “machine on” programming coffee boiler temperature temp cof. Boiler 200.5 f this parameter is set at the factory at a preset nominal temperature the temperature of the boiler is measured at the most ...

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    Version 1.09 gs/3 english 27 www.Lamarzocco.Com display operating procedure description danger ! ! The steam boiler contains water at elevated temperatures. Water temperature over 125 ° f can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding. “machine on” programming steam boiler temperature steam...

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    Version 1.09 english 28 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia operating procedure display description “machine on” programming pre-infusion or pre-brewing prebrewing disabled this parameter allows the user to enable or disable the pre-brewing (also called pre-infusion) function when enabled the user ...

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    Version 1.09 gs/3 english 29 www.Lamarzocco.Com display operating procedure description “machine on” programming service phone service phone (555)123-4567 this parameter is a feature that can be used to store the telephone number for a service company this telephone number will be displayed when se...

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    Version 1.09 english 30 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia operating procedure display description “machine on” programming cronos function crono function disabled when enabled, this parameter displays a timer that times each shot the timer is reset each time a button on the keypad is pressed whe...

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    Version 1.09 gs/3 english 3 www.Lamarzocco.Com remedy message coffee boiler filled? First installat. Enter to confirm this espresso machine is equipped with several feedback mechanisms that alert the operator when an unusual condition occurs additionally the espresso machine will warn the operator ...

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    Version 1.02 h a n d m a d e i n f l o r e n c e gs/3 installation guide.

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    Gs/3 english 1 www.Lamarzocco.Com table of contents installation guide 1. Unpackage gs/3 espresso machine .................................................................. 2 2. Fill with water (initial fill) ..................................................................................... 2 2a....

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    English 2 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia 11 unpackage espresso machine and set on a level surface. Ensure all accessories are included with shipment. Check for any visable damage to espresso machine. Fill cover water reservoir finger grips drain box 22 installation guide remove/open the fi ll c...

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    Gs/3 english 3 www.Lamarzocco.Com installation guide alignment holes alignment pins important note: the drain box must be installed correctly for the machine to function properly. The drain box has two alignment pins that mate with two alignment holes on the base of the gs/3. When installing the dra...

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    English 4 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia installation guide 33 connect the power cord to a power supply capable of supplying: 230 vac and 10 amps (for the 230 v version) or 120vac and 15 amps (for the 110 v version). Turn on power by pressing the main power switch. The main power switch may be ...

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    Gs/3 english 5 www.Lamarzocco.Com 55 turn the espresso machine on by pressing the on/off key (key #6). The espresso machine will begin to fi ll both the steam boiler and the coffee boiler simultanously. The machine will stop fi lling when the water reservoir is low. When the message “refi ll tank” i...

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    English 6 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia installation guide unscrew the bleed screw (approximately 1/2 turn) to release all air from the coffee boiler (using the included 5mm hex key wrench). When water leaks from under the screw head, tighten the screw. Note: it might be necessary to activate ...

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    Gs/3 english 7 www.Lamarzocco.Com 99 please follow this procedure if it is necessary to adust the expansion valve. First remove the drain box to access the expansion valve. The expansion valve protrudes through the sheet metal, has the shape of a cylinder, is brass in color and approximately 25mm in...

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    English 8 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia 11 11 when the espresso machine is ready, place ground coffee into the portafi lter and activate the brewing process. For additional information to operate this espresso machine please refer the the owners manual or the software programming guide. When b...

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    Gs/3 english 9 www.Lamarzocco.Com 13 13 please follow this procedure to connect the gs/3 to the main water supply and the waste water drain system: 1. Turn off the machine 2. Remove the drain box 3. Slide out the water reservoir from the machine base, disconnect the hose from the top of the reservoi...

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    Version 1.02 h a n d m a d e i n f l o r e n c e gs/3 parts catalog.

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    Gs/3 english 1 www.Lamarzocco.Com table of contents coffee boiler assembly .................................................................................2 steam boiler assembly ..................................................................................3 water pump assembly ...................

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    English 2 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia parts catalog l100/h l100/g110 (110v) l100/g200 (200v) l100/g (220v) b.2.005 (110v) b.2.006 (220v) f.2.014 l276 e.1.005 h.1.009 l103/gs3 l107 note: use lr360/1 e.6.004 (220v) f.2.003 l120/2a l037/3 l103/b l109 l100/1a l103/a l120/2 for serial# 1-125 tl30...

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    Gs/3 english 3 www.Lamarzocco.Com parts catalog t.2.104 b.2.007 h.1.007 f.3.008 t.2.110 f.2.014 t.3.005 l190 l292/r l037/3 e.6.003 (220v) l100/1a l100/1a l100/1a dadom8 l037/3 e.1.005 la052 f.2.014 t.1.046 l292 for serial# 1-125 note: use lr360/1 for serial# 1-125 note: use lr360/1 a.2.011 t.2.117 e...

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    English 4 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia parts catalog l307 t.2.118 e.2.014 e.2.012 l100/1a e.2.013 e.7.003 (200v) e.7.002 (220v) l180/1 a.2.016 b.2.008 a.2.011 c.1.053 e.7.001 (110v) e.3.003 a.2.011 this part was replaced with parts shown after serial # 636 f.3.009 t.3.003 f.3.009 version 1.02.

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    Gs/3 english 5 www.Lamarzocco.Com parts catalog c.1.064 t.3.002 f.1.015 i.5.002 a.1.009 h.1.008 l178 t.3.001 t.2.101 i.1.026 l174 h.1.008 a.1.009 i.5.002 t.3.002 l160/3 t.3.001 i.1.026 f.1.015 t.2.102 c.1.064 available steam tips l173 f.4.007 l178 220v version h.1.003 (use his figure for serial #538...

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    English 6 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia lad070 f.3.008 a.2.101 t.2.111 b.2.008 b.2.008 t.2.107 l053/200 (200v) b.2.007 h.1.007 l100/1a l053/110 (110v) l053 (220v) t.2.106 c.1.050 t.2.105 b.2.008 f.1.016 t.2.103 l140/c l100/c t.2.108 l134 l100/d t.2.113 l134/4 l100/e110 (110v) l100/e200 (200v) ...

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    Gs/3 english 7 www.Lamarzocco.Com i.2.001 dado4m e.1.015 wiring components (not shown) e.4.014 wiring harness, 220v and 110v e.4.015 signal cable, ssr to electronics board (2 required) 5.506 power cord, 220v e.4.019 power cord 110v lad3d5/co4 flat ribbon cable for key pad and display (2 required) e....

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    English 8 la marzocco, s.R.L. Firenze, italia c.1.041 c.1.042 f.1.008 f.2.018 dadoinoxm3 t.2.115 f.1.014 f.1.013 f.1.017 h.4.001 a.5.001 f.2.012 c.1.051.1 parts catalog version 1.02.

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    Gs/3 english 9 www.Lamarzocco.Com i.1.025 c.1.045 f.1.009.Dx f.1.009.Sx f.1.012 c.1.043 e.3.001 e.3.002 c.1.047 d.3.001 c.1.046 d.2.001 c.1.044dx (right) c.1.038 a.2.013 c.1.044sx (left) c.1.048 cl/41 parts catalog version 1.02.

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    La marzocco, s.R.L. Via bolognese 68 pian di san bartolo, 50010 firenze, italy tel: +39.055.401.390 fax: +39.055.401.349 email: info@lamarzocco.Com www.Lamarzocco.Com h a n d m a d e i n f l o r e n c e.