Summary of QM 67
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Dual boiler espresso machine by made in italy.
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Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 1 diagrams ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 introduction ......................................
Page 3: Diagrams
Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 2 diagrams 1. Coffee boiler power indicator 2. Coffee boiler power switch 3. Steam boiler power switch 4. Steam boiler power indicator 5. Coffee boiler heating indicator 6. Steam boiler heating indicator 7. Pid controller 8. Steam knob 9. Steam p...
Page 4: Introduction
Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 3 introduction first of all, thank you for your business! You are going to love your new qm67 dual boiler espresso machine. It combines classic beauty, value, and great performance for making the best espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes you’ve eve...
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Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 4 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. ...
Page 6: Before Each Use
Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 5 before each use • verify the steam and hot water knobs are both closed and your brew lever is pointing straight down. • fill the reservoir with cold softened water. • place whichever portafilter you intend to use into the group head and then tu...
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Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 6 normal operation, continued lights • on the front of the machine there are 4 indicator lights. The green indicator light to the left of the coffee boiler power switch will illuminate whenever the coffee boiler is turned on. • the green indicato...
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Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 7 normal operation, continued water reservoir • the water reservoir can be accessed by opening the hinged reservoir door on the top of the machine. It is recommended that the reservoir be removed prior to filling to prevent the spilling of water ...
Page 9: Pid Controller
Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 8 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...
Page 10: Advanced Pid Settings
Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 9 advanced pid settings warning - this section allows the user to change the machine from fahrenheit to celsius mode as well as other advanced settings that can greatly affect the performance of the machine. These settings have been calibrated us...
Page 11: Brewing Espresso
Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 10 brewing espresso first let me begin by explaining 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. Th...
Page 12: Steaming Milk - Basics
Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 11 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 wa...
Page 13: Steaming Milk - Technique
Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 12 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 no...
Page 14: Steaming Milk - Tips
Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 13 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. • af...
Page 15: Maintenance
Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 14 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. P...
Page 16: Maintenance – Continued
Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 15 maintenance – continued setting pump (brew) pressure • to set the pump pressure, install the backflush disc into your portafilter and then lock it into the group head. • remove the top cup warming tray to expose the expansion valve adjustment ...
Page 17: Maintenance – Continued
Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 16 maintenance – continued 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 qm67 uses a...
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Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 17 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 ...
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Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 18 gasket and screen installation - continued • step 2 remove the insert basket from one of your portafilters and then insert the screen and gasket into the portafilter as shown to the right. • step 3 with the gasket and screen in the portafilter...
Page 20: Maintenance – Continued
Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 19 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...
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 20 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...
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Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 21 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 a...
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Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 22 troubleshooting – continued pid buttons not working • if the pid buttons are not used too often then the contacts can become oxidized. To resolve this issue with the machine turned off, rapidly and repeatedly press the up and down arrows over ...
Page 24: Warranty
Qm67 dual boiler espresso machine owner’s manual page 23 warranty the qm67 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. For mor...