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Xpresso A200 User Manual - 2.3 Setting The Grind

Summary of A200

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    Dear customer, thank you for choosing our product. With this coffee machine, you will enjoy full taste and aroma right from the first cup and make creamy cappuccino as well as tea and other hot drinks. Our product is made with top quality components to ensure quality and perfect safety. Please read ...

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    C. Coffee grounds container d. Red float level under grid (b) (if above grid - requires cleaning) 12. Cup warming shelf 13. Ground coffee compartment 14. Coffee beans container 15. Grind adjustment knob 16. Power on/off switch 17. Power cord compartment 18. Cover for accessing brewing / infusion uni...

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    Display symbols number description a coffee strength – mild b coffee strength – normal c coffee strength – strong “flashing” d no coffee beans – refill container e fill the water reservoir f ground coffee g hot water/steam – on/off (priming the system) h drip tray incorrectly inserted or missing i r...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents * please note: maintenance and care (5) please follow these instructions carefully! 1. Safety instructions...........................................................................................................................................5 2. Operational start up...............

  • Page 5: 1.  Safety Instructions

    1. Safety instructions correct use of the product this appliance is intended for home use in accordance with the descriptions and instructions contained in this manual. Please read the instructions carefully and keep them, as they could be useful to you in the future. Importent: this appliance is no...

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    • always turn off the appliance at the main on/off switch (16) at the rear of the machine before unplugging it. Turn off the power only when the on/off button (3) is set to off (in stand-by mode). • do not pull the power cord out of the socket, but grasp the plug itself to avoid damage to the socket...

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    • do not place the appliance near a live element, an electric stove or any other source of heat. • do not expose the appliance to extreme temperatures. • never let children or people who are not familiar with how it works use the appliance. • do not press the buttons hard or with a pointed object su...

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    • let the appliance cool down before cleaning the hot water nozzle. • never place your hands inside the jet of steam - danger of burns! • do not direct the steam jet at people, animals or debris - danger of burns! • never use beans treated with additives, such as sugar or similar substances. • this ...

  • Page 9: Important

    Important important: flipping the power switch (16) while infusion is in progress may result in damage to the appliance! All our products undergo strict quality control before leaving the company. Ce this appliance conforms to the following ec-directives: • 72/23/ewg from 19.02.1973 • 93/68/ewg. • 8...

  • Page 10: 2.  Operational Start Up

    2. Operational start up 2.1 preparing the coffee machine • carefully remove the machine and all accessories from the packaging. Please note: it is advised that the original packaging is kept for future transporting. • remove the water reservoir (1) and rinse with clean, cold water. • fill the reserv...

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    Place a cup under the nozzle (9) and open the hot water/steam knob (8) till the unit stops or until no bubbles of air flows out. • please note: this may need to be done every time the water reservoir (1) runs out of water or air enters the system. 2.2 using your machine for the first time note: when...

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    7. All four buttons (3, 4, 5, 7) will now be lit up. 8. The machine is now ready for use. Recommendation: place a dish underneath the dispensing nozzle (10) to collect water upon rinsing the machine. Note: the machine is shipped ready to make its first cup of coffee. However, we recommend that you r...

  • Page 13: 2.3 Setting The Grind

    2.3 setting the grind important: the grinder may be adjusted only when the coffee grinder is in the grinding operation. The coffee grinder may be adapted to suit the roast of the coffee. We recommend the medium setting for all roasts. • with the coffee grinder in motion, turn the grind adjustment kn...

  • Page 14: 3.  Preparation

    3. Preparation 3.1 selecting the water quantity with the water volume adjustment knob (2), you can determine the ideal water quantity in your cup: - turn anti-clockwise to decrease water quantity - small cup on the bottom left. - turn clockwise to increase water quantity - big cup on the bottom righ...

  • Page 15: (Symbol A: 1 Bean)

    3.2 selecting coffee strength 1. As soon as the machine is ready for use, a factory setting (2 beans) will appear on the symbolic display (6). You may set your preferred coffee strength to three levels, indicated on the symbolic display (6) as follows: (symbol a: 1 bean) = about 7 gr. Ground coffee ...

  • Page 16: Release The Selector.

    3.3 brewing one cup of coffee place a pre-heated cup underneath the coffee dispensing nozzle (10). The height of the coffee dispensing nozzle (10) may be precisely adjusted to suit the cup height. 1. Set the desired water quantity (as in 3.1 above). 2. Press and hold the 1 cup selector (4) until the...

  • Page 17: Selector (5).

    3.4 brewing two cups of coffee note: two grinds will automatically be performed by the machine upon making two cups of coffee. 1. Place both cups under the coffee dispensing nozzle (10). 2. Set the desired water quantity for one cup. 3. Press and hold the 2 cup selector (5) until the desired strengt...

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    3.5 brewing with pre-ground coffee 1. First turn the water quantity control knob (2) to the desired quantity of water for one cup. 2. Open the lid to access the ground coffee compartment (13). 3. Fill with a level measuring scoop (19) of ground coffee and close the lid (13). The symbol (f) will appe...

  • Page 19: 3.6 Drawing Hot Water

    Do not use instant coffee. You can make instant coffee in the cup using the hot water nozzle (9) – see 3.6 below. 3.6 drawing hot water 1. Place a cup under the hot water nozzle (9). 2. Turn the steam/hot water knob (8) clockwise to the right. 3. Fill the cup to the desired level and then set the kn...

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    3.7 drawing steam and frothing milk 1. Press the steam preheat button (7). 2. The on/off button (3) will light up and the steam button (7) will flash. 3. When the steam temperature has been reached, the steam button (7) will light up. 4. Immerse the nozzle (9) in the cup containing the milk to be fo...

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    • dry residue accumulating on the nozzle (9) after frothing is hard to remove. Clean immediately after cooling preferably by repeating the frothing procedure with a cup of hot water. • warning, danger of burns: the steam is very hot! Take care when handling the nozzle (9), ensuring only to touch the...

  • Page 22: 4.  Programming

    4. Programming use the following buttons for programming: • on/off (standby) button (3) • 1 cup selector (4) • 2 cup selector (5) • steam preheat button (7). 4,1 the filter (optional) filter use or filtered water use: a special water softening filter (21) for the water reservoir (1) can be ordered a...

  • Page 23: Filter Use: (Optional)

    Filter use: (optional) 1. Empty the water reservoir (1). 2. Set the replacement date (in months) on the wheel situated on the top of the filter (21). 3. Screw the optional filter (21) with the filter accessory tool (20) into the corresponding supporting unit found inside the water reservoir (1). 4. ...

  • Page 24: Without Filter:

    Important: the filter loses its effectiveness after about 50 liters of water. Follow the instructions in section “5.2 changing filters” to replace it. Important: if you have not used the machine very much, you must replace the filter even if no indication appears on the display after a maximum of tw...

  • Page 25: 4.2 Water Hardness

    4.2 water hardness the frequency of lime scale removal depends on the hardness of your local water supply, or whether or not a filter is used (see 4.1). Set water hardness correctly as soon as you begin using the machine so that the system will be able to inform you when the lime scale procedure is ...

  • Page 26: Litmus Paper:  Hardness:

    Litmus paper: hardness: symbols settings: 1 red dot 1-7° dh / 1-12.6°fh standby button is lit. 2 red dots 8-14° dh/ 12.7-25.2°fh standby button + 1 cup selector is lit. 3 red dots 15-21° d/h 25.3-37.8°fh standby button + 1 cup selector + 2 cup selector is lit. 4 red dots >21°d/h / >37.8°fh standby b...

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    Please note: when no points appear on the litmus paper, set the machine onto level 1. Set the machine to the “standby” mode. 3. Press the steam preheat button (7) for approximately 4 seconds. 4. The water hardness will be indicated by the number lit symbols, as described in the table above. 5. Press...

  • Page 28: 4.3 Temperature

    4.3 temperature you may alter the temperature of the coffee to suit your preferences - the factory setting is on “high.” • normal = standby button (3) lit. • high = standby button (3) + 1 cup selector button (4) lit. 1. Set the machine to the standby mode. 2. Press the 1 cup selector button (4) for ...

  • Page 29: 4.4 Standby Time

    4.4 standby time this function allows you to determine how long the machine waits after the last operation before returning to the standby mode. The following settings are possible: • 1 hour = standby button (3) is lit • 3 hours = standby button (3) + 1 cup selector button (4) is lit • 5 hours = sta...

  • Page 30: 5.1 Inserting A Filter:

    5 *nb. Care and maintenance 5.1 inserting a filter: please note: see point 4.1 “the filter.” 5.2 changing filters: important: the optional filter loses its effectiveness after about 50 liters of water. If you have not used the machine very much, you must still replace the filter even if no indicatio...

  • Page 31: 5.3 Cleaning Programme

    5. Place a suitably sized container (not to small) under the hot water nozzle (9) and turn the hot water knob (8) clockwise to the right. The system will perform a brief rinsing cycle. 6. Wait until the water stops flowing from the nozzle (9), and then turn the knob (8) anti- clockwise back to “0.” ...

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    • the cleaning symbol will continue to flash through the duration of the cleaning cycle until it has been completed successfully. • recommendation - you may continue making coffee, hot water and steam, but we recommend you perform the cleaning cycle promptly. Important: the cleaning program cannot b...

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    7. Place one xpresso cleaning tablet in the ground coffee compartment and close the lid - important: do not put the cleaning tablet in the water reservoir (1). 8. Both symbols (e) “fill water reservoir” and the 1 cup selector (4) will flash. 9. Fill the water reservoir (1) with fresh water up to the...

  • Page 34: Manual Cleaning:

    Manual cleaning: if necessary, the cleaning program may be run even if the symbol does not appear. See 5.3 above for the operational sequence. Note: if you unintentionally start up the cleaning program, you can interrupt it at the beginning of the cycle by pressing the on/off button (3) for about tw...

  • Page 35: 5.4 Lime Scale Removal

    5.4 lime scale removal important - please follow these instructions step by step: the lime scale removal program thoroughly removes all lime scale from the system which can build up and block up the machine. To run the program, use the special xpresso lime scale remover (descaling tablets or the lim...

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    Note: never use sulphuric acid or any other product containing this acid, as it may compromise the functioning of the appliance. Do not use vinegar or vinegar-based products for lime scale removal. Do not use any substance not authorized by the manufacturer - only use the special xpresso lime scale ...

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    8. Place a suitably sized container (about ½ litre) under the coffee outlets (10). 9. Press the flashing 1 cup selector (4). 10. The lime scale removal process will now begin. 11. The first phase of the lime scale removal process takes approximately twelve minutes. 12. The symbol (g) “hot water / st...

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    22. Once the washing process is complete, symbol (h) “empty drip tray / ground coffee waste container” will flash. 23. Turn the hot water / steam knob (8) off anti-clockwise back to the left position marked “0.” 24. The internal rinsing process will now begin and takes about 1 minute. 25. The symbol...

  • Page 39: 5.5 General Cleaning

    5.5 general cleaning important: • never submerge the appliance in water. • the unattached components are not dishwasher safe. • do not use abrasive cleaners. • clean the case inside and out using only a soft damp cloth. • empty the drip tray (11) and the coffee grounds container (11c) only when inst...

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    Cleaning the brewing units: if necessary, the brewing / infusion unit (23) may be removed and rinsed under running water. Important: do not use any cleaning products or abrasive cleaners. 1. Press the on / off button (3) to set the machine into the standby mode. 2. Remove the cover (18) for accessin...

  • Page 41: Message:

    6. Messages from the system: message: meaning: what to do: symbol (g) flashes − rinse the water conveyance system! − lime scale removal process is complete. − open the hot water knob (8) clockwise. − close the hot water / steam knob (8). Symbol (g) is lit − hot water / steam knob (8) was opened whil...

  • Page 42: Container (11C).

    − cleaning and lime scale removal is in progress. Container (11c). − insert coffee grounds container (11c) and water reservoir (1). Symbol (h) is lit. − drip tray (11) and ground coffee waste container (11c) is not present or is incorrectly installed. − cleaning and lime scale removal in progress. −...

  • Page 43: 7. Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting problem: meaning: solution: neither hot water nor steam is being produced − hot water / steam nozzle (9) is blocked − clean nozzle thoroughly. Insufficient foam produced − unsuitable milk − dry residue has accumulated in and on the hot water / steam nozzle (9). − use cold milk wit...

  • Page 44: On/off Button (3) Flashes

    Coffee. On/off button (3) flashes with increasing frequency and the steam button (7) flashes. − the brewing / infusion unit may be blocked. − switch the machine off at the power switch. Switch it on again. If the problem persists, contact the service department. Please note: should you be unable to ...

  • Page 45: 8. Useful Information

    8. Useful information choosing coffee • a true espresso coffee is recognizable by its dark colour, typical crèma and it’s rich flavors. • the flavor and aroma of a coffee bean are the result of a roasting process. Darker coffee beans have been roasted for a longer time at a higher temperature, and a...

  • Page 46: Transporting And Storage:

    Transporting and storage: for transporting and storage, this appliance must be prepared: 1. Remove all water from the reservoir (1). 2. Press the steam button (7). 3. Turn the steam/hot water knob (8) clockwise to the right. 4. Once no more steam is emitted, turn the steam/hot water knob (8) anti-cl...

  • Page 47: 9.    Contact Information

    9. Contact information replacement parts and accessories: • a new freshwater filter can be obtained from sprada direct. • cleaning tablets can be obtained from sprada direct. • descaling lime scale remover (descaling tablets or the lime’o powder) can be obtained from sprada direct. Our products are ...