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Quick MILL LUCCA M58 Owner's Manual

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Summary of LUCCA M58

  • Page 1

    Dual boiler espresso machine by made in italy revised january 201 lucca m58.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 1 introduction thank you for your business! You are going to love your new lucca m58 dual boiler espresso machine. It combines classic beauty, value, and great performance for making the best espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes you’ve ever tasted! These instructions incl...

  • Page 3: Before Each Use

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 2 first time set up, continued • before plugging the machine in, verify the steam and hot water knobs are closed and the brew lever is in the down position. Also make sure the power switches are in the off position and the drip tray is in place. • plug the machine into ...

  • Page 4: Normal Operation

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 3 normal operation gauge • the gauge on the left is for your boiler steam pressure. After turning the machine on it will take approximately 15 minutes before the gauge will show any pressure. Once up to pressure the gauge will cycle back and forth roughly between 1.2-1....

  • Page 5

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 4 • periodically the pump will come on by itself to maintain the proper water level in the boiler. Sometimes the pump will come on when you turn on the machine and sometimes it may not depending on the water level in the boiler which is normal. • the pump (brew) pressur...

  • Page 6

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 5 direct connect • this machine has the capability of also being used as a plumbed in unit. Included with the braided water line are two fiber washers. One washer is to be used in between the elbow connection of the braided line and where it attaches to the back bottom ...

  • Page 7

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 6 direct connect- continued • after the boiler has finished filling then place whichever portafilter you intend to use into the group head. Then lift the brew lever to start the pump and keep the lever up until water comes out of the portafilter and then lower the lever...

  • Page 8: Pid Controller

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 7 pid controller the pid controller’s display will cycle back and forth to show the current temperature of each boiler. The position of the decimal point (2+3) indicates which boiler the temperature is being shown for at that time. The picture to the right shows which b...

  • Page 9: Advanced Pid Settings

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 8 and the pressure exceeds 2 bar in which case the temperature should be reduced by a few degrees so it does not exceed 1.8 bar. Advanced pid settings warning - this section allows the user to change the machine from fahrenheit to celsius mode as well as other advanced ...

  • Page 10: Brewing Espresso

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 9 brewing espresso the three main variables of preparing great espresso. 1. Quantity of ground coffee 2. Tamping 3. The grind quantity of ground coffee - loosely fill the basket slightly mounding over the top. Then lightly run your finger arched across the basket from l...

  • Page 11: Steaming Milk - Basics

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 10 steaming milk - basics first, let’s talk about some of the things you need to learn in order to become ‘ barista-like ’ in your techniques. Milk – whole milk works best to steam, both in technique and in flavor! Lower fat milks contain mostly water, which will not fo...

  • Page 12: Steaming Milk - Technique

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 11 steaming milk - technique • as you face your espresso machine, point the steam arm over your drip tray and open up the steam valve in order to purge out any unwanted water that may have collected inside the wand due to condensation – you do not want that added to you...

  • Page 13: Steaming Milk - Tips

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 12 steaming milk - tips helpful tips and information • when turning the steam knob off, always keep the tip under the surface of the milk for approximately 3 seconds. If you pull it out too soon, you will destroy the nice velvety micro-foam • after removing the steam wa...

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 13 maintenance backflushing is a vital maintenance procedure you must follow to help keep your machine running flawlessly for years to come. There are two types of backflushing; one with plain water, and the other with espresso machine cleaner. Plain water backflushing ...

  • Page 15

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 14 • raise the brew lever and then turn the adjustment screw labeled “b” turning clockwise will increase the pressure, counter clockwise to decrease the pressure. Recommend setting to 9 bar using the lower pump gauge as reference. • after setting the pressure, lower the...

  • Page 16

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 15 group gasket and shower screen replacement • the group gasket is a black rubber gasket that makes the seal between the portafilter and the group head. We recommend replacing the gasket on a yearly basis. The 2b uses an e61 8.5mm gasket. • replacing the group gasket r...

  • Page 17

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 16 gasket and screen removal - continued • method 2 if the gasket and screen will not come out using the previous method then you will need a scratch awl or ice pick to remove them. Using the scratch awl or ice pick, deeply pierce the gasket and then pry it down. If the...

  • Page 18

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 17 gasket and screen installation - continued • step 3 with the gasket and screen in the portafilter, press the portafilter into the group head as shown. Apply equal upward pressure on the portafilter so the gasket goes in evenly. Once the gasket is up far enough then l...

  • Page 19: Maintenance – Continued

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 18 maintenance – continued descaling • descaling is the process of running a descaling agent such as citric acid through the machine to remove the accumulation of mineral deposits. • if you are using softened water then it should not be necessary to descale the machine....

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 19 troubleshooting no steam from steam wand • make sure the coffee boiler and steam boiler power switches have been turned on for at least 15 minutes. • check the upper gauge for steam pressure. Pressure should be around 1.2-1.7 bar. If the gauge is at zero then refer t...

  • Page 21

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 20 troubleshooting – continued not heating • verify the machine is plugged into the outlet and the outlet has power. • make sure the coffee and steam boiler power switches are both turned on. • make sure the water reservoir is filled with water and the silicone hoses ar...

  • Page 22

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 21 troubleshooting – continued espresso coming out too slow or not at all • install the backflush disc into your portafilter and then lock it into the group head. Raise the brew lever to check the pump pressure. Recommended setting with the backflush disc is 9.5-10 bar....

  • Page 23: Warranty

    Lucca m58 owner’s manual page 22 warranty the lucca m58 comes with a 2 year warranty starting from the original date of purchase to protect against defects in materials or workmanship. The warranty is void if the product has been damaged by abuse, neglect, or modification. The warranty is provided b...