Continental Edison CEME20BI Espresso Machine Compatible Capsule and Pod User Manual

June 4, 2024
Continental Edison

Continental Edison CEME20BI Espresso Machine Compatible Capsule and Pod

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND TIPS

We invite you to read this user guide carefully and completely before installing and using your device.It is important that this user guide be kept with the device for any further consultation. If this device were to be transferred to another person, make sure that the user guide follows the device so that the new user can be informed of its operation. Check that the mains voltage corresponds to that indicated on the espresso machine before using the appliance.

  1.  To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, do not immerse the device in water or any other liquid. Unplug the appliance from the mains after each use. Be sure to let it cool before putting on or taking apart parts and before cleaning.
  2.  Do not use the accessories not recommended by the manufacturer to avoid the risk of fire, electric shock and injury.
  3.  If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid any danger.
  4.  This device is intended for use in domestic and similar applications such as:
  5. kitchen areas reserved for staff in shops, offices and other professional environments; – on farms;
  6.  the use by customers of hotels, motels and other residential environments;
  7.  CAUTION: Avoid overflowing the connector.
  8.  CAUTION: There is a risk of injury from improper use.
  9.  The surface of the heating element has residual heat after use.
  10.  Do not let the power cord hang over the table or counter, or let it come in contact with hot surfaces.
  11. Do not place the appliance near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a hot oven.
  12.  To disconnect the appliance from the mains, press the On / Off button and then remove the electric plug from the wall socket, holding the plug. Never pull on the power cord to disconnect the plug.
  13.  Be careful not to burn yourself.
  14.  Some parts of the appliance become hot during operation.
  15.  This appliance is intended for domestic and indoor use only. The product must be installed in accordance with the national installation rules.
  16.  The installation socket must always have an earth connection. If the power supply is not connected to earth, you do not need to connect the device.
  17.  This device may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or
  18.  Children should not use the device as a toy.
  19.  This appliance may be used by children 8 years of age provided that they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of  the appliance and that  Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children, unless they  are over 8 years of age and under adult supervision. Keep the device and its cable out of the reach of children under 8 years old.
  20.  Do not operate the appliance without water.
  21.  If you do not use the product for an extended period of time, you must turn it on and then release the steam for 3 minutes before leaving this product.
  22.  If you turn off the power supply while steam is releasing, the product will continue to release steam for a period of time due to residual heat. The product will stop releasing steam immediately after you deactivate the steam controller.
  23.  CAUTION: To avoid a danger due to overriding the thermal cutout, this appliance must not be powered by an external interrupting system, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly turned on and then turned off by its switch. utility.
  24.  CAUTION: Do not open the fill port during use. Designed for use in contact with food

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

  •  Removable drip tray
  •  Removable grid
  •  Based
  •  Percolator with stainless steel filter holder for 1 or 2 cups
  •  Stainless steel filter for 2 cups of ground coffee
  •  Stainless steel filter (Ø 4.5cm) for compact pod
  •  Stainless steel filter for 1 cup of ground coffee
  • On / Off button
  •  1 cup of coffee button
  •  2 cups of coffee button
  •  Steam button
  •  Top cover
  •  Water tank cover
  •  Water reservoir
  •  Measuring spoon with buffer
  •  Adjustable steam button
  •  Side steam nozzle
  •  Capsule filter
  •  Percolator with filter holder for capsules

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Brand| ****

CONTINENTAL EDISON

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Commercial reference| ****

CEME20BI

Model| CM8501B-GS
Nominal voltage| 220-240V ~
Frequency| 50-60Hz
Power| 850W
Pump pressure| 20 bars
Water tank capacity| 1.5L

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

  •  Remove all packing materials from around the device, as well as any protective material inside the device compartments.
  •  The cardboard packaging and the sheets of paper are recyclable. They must be thrown in the collection bins provided for this purpose.
  • The other packaging elements (adhesive, fasteners, etc.) must be disposed of with household waste.
  • The device must be used and placed on a flat, stable and dry surface.
  •  Wash all accessories first and rinse with lukewarm water before drying them with a clean cloth. (See section: Cleaning the device).
  •  Remove the power cord from its storage box at the bottom of the device and plug it into the AC outlet.

TO GUARANTEE AN EXCELLENT TASTE FROM THE FIRST CUP OF COFFEE, YOU MUST RINSE THE APPLIANCE WITH HOT WATER AS BELOW:

  1. Pour water into the water tank, the water level must not exceed the “MAX”mark in the tank. Then replace the water tank cover.
  2.  Put the coffee filter (E) in the metal filter holder (D) without coffee.
  3.  Place a cup under the filter holder. Make sure the steam button is in the “off” position. “.
  4. Connect the device to a power source. Press the «On / Off button once The red indicator lights up. The lights «touch 1 cup of coffee », once all the lights are on continuously, preheating is complete.
  5. Press the «button 2 cups of coffee » about 25 seconds, pour the water into the cup and then clean them thoroughly. The appliance is now ready to make coffee. Note : Noise may be emitted when water is pumped for the first time. This phenomenon is normal, the appliance releases the air present inside. After about 20 seconds, the noise disappears.

Control panel:

PREHEATING

  1.  Remove the detachable water tank and open the cover to fill it with the desired amount of water, the water level should not exceed the “MAX” mark.
  2.  Then place the water tank correctly in the device. The reservoir can also be filled without removing it. Pour the water directly into the tank.
  3.  Plug in the device then press the On / Off button . The indicator light flashes and indicates that the appliance is heating up. As soon as the indicator light stops flashing, the device is ready.

PREPARE AN ESPRESSO

  1.  Remove the percolator (D) by turning it clockwise.
  2.  Put a coffee filter in the metal filter holder, make sure it is aligned with the groove of the filter holder so that it can be inserted.
    •  If you are using ground coffee, add it to the ground coffee filter (E) using the measuring spoon, then press firmly on the coffee with the buffer.
    •  If you are using a suitable compact pod, replace the stainless-steel filter for ground coffee with the stainless-steel filter for compact pod (F).
    •  If you are using a capsule, use the percolator (R) with the capsule filter (Q).
  3.  Insert the percolator into the appliance and secure it firmly by turning it counterclockwise until it is in the “Lock” position.
  4.  Place 1 or 2 cups under the percolator then select a single or double espresso. To choose the desired amount of coffee, press the 1 cup button once or 2 cups . When the desired quantity of coffee is reached, press the same button again to stop it.
  5. When the preparation is finished, you can remove the percolator by turning it clockwise, then pour the coffee grounds with the steel sieve into your sink or a waste container and then rinse them under cold water.

PREPARE A CAPPUCCINO

  1. Prepare the espresso first and brew a cup large enough to froth the milk, making sure the adjustable steam button is in the off position. “.

  2. Press the steam button , the Coffee indicator light comes on wait for the steam indicator to light up

  3.  Fill a jug with about 100 ml of milk for each cappuccino to be prepared. It is advisable to use all the milk at refrigerator temperature (and not hot milk!).
    Note :
    Regarding the size of the jug, it is advisable to choose a diameter greater than or equal to 70 ± 5 mm. Please also note that the milk may double in volume: make sure the height of the jug is sufficient.

  4.  Slowly turn the steam knob in the sense
    Counter-clockwise, steam comes out of the nozzle.
    WARNING !
    Never turn the steam control knob quickly, in order to avoid possible obstructions. Regularly clean the steam nozzle duct.

  5.  Insert the steam nozzle (P) about two centimeters into the milk, froth the milk by alternately moving the container up and down.

  6.  Once the desired result has been obtained, you can turn the steam button to the off position ” “.
    WARNING !
    Clean the steam nozzle with a damp sponge immediately after use. Risk of burns !

  7.  Pour the frothed milk into the prepared espresso, the cappuccino is ready. Sweeten to your taste and if desired, sprinkle the foam with a little cocoa powder.

  8. Press the On / Off switch to turn off the device. All indicators go out

The steam nozzle (P) can be used to heat hot drinks such as chocolate, water or tea. You can use a mug, teapot, or any deep container such as a ceramic or stainless-steel pitcher.
Method:

  1.  Open the lid of the water tank, remove the tank and fill it with the desired amount of water. The water level must not exceed the “MAX” mark in the tank. Then replace the tank correctly in the device.
  2.  Replace the tank cover, then plug in the unit.
  3.  Press the On / Off switch , its indicator light comes on.
  4.  Immerse the steam nozzle in the liquid to be heated. Slowly turn the steam flow knob counterclockwise to start steaming.
  5.  Once the required temperature has been reached, you can turn the steam knob to the “off” position. “.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

  1.  Unplug the appliance and let it cool completely before cleaning it.

  2.  Clean the body of the appliance often with a sponge and regularly clean the water tank, the drip tray and the removable support, then dry them.
    WARNING !
    Do not clean with alcohol or a solvent-based cleaner. Never

  3.  Detach the percolator with the metal filter holder (D) or (F) by turning it clockwise and discard the coffee grounds inside. You can then clean it with a cleaning product, but you should at least rinse it with clean water.

  4.  Clean all accessories in water and dry them thoroughly. For the steam nozzle, use a damp sponge.
    WARNING !
    Do not put the accessories in the dishwasher. DESCALINGOnce the machine has been running for 500 cycles (including coffee, steam and other functions), all the lights flash quickly 5 times at the same time, reminding you of the descaling to be performed. After preheating is complete, if you do not descale, it will happen every hour you use the machine. With the appliance on standby, simultaneously press the 1-cup coffee button and the 2-cup coffee button for 3 seconds. Both lights flash quickly 3 times, reminding you to cancel descaling. The number of duty cycles returns to zero.

  5.  To ensure the efficient operation of your device, you should remove mineral deposits every 2 to 3 months.

  6.  Fill the tank with a little water and a descaling product up to the MAX level (the proportion of water and descaling agent is 4: 1). For more details, see the descaling product instructions.

  7.  Please use a “household descaler”, you can use citric acid (available in pharmacies or drugstores) instead of descaler (at the rate of 100 parts water for 3 parts citric acid).

  8.  Put a percolator with filter holder (without ground coffee in it) and a large enough container in place. See the “PREHEATING” paragraph.

  9.  Then prepare coffee (without ground coffee) by putting tap water in the tank up to the MAX level, repeat steps 5 to 7 3 times (it is not necessary to wait 15 minutes at step 7), then run the water until there is none left in the tank.

  10.  Repeat step 9 at least 3 times to make sure the inside of the device is clean.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND SOLUTIONS

Breakdowns Cause Solutions
The metal parts The descaler is not the recommended type. It can corrode the
metal parts in the tank. Use  
of the tank are recommended by the manufacturer.
rusted.
Water is leaking A large amount of water is present in Please clean the

tray.
from the| the drip tray.
bottom of the|
appliance.|
The device presents| Please contact the authorized service
 | dysfunctional| center to request repair.
Water is leaking from the outside of the filter.| Ground coffee is present on the edge of the filter.| Remove it.
Espresso| Cleaning was not performed properly| Clean the espresso machine several
coffee has an| after removing mineral deposits.| times as described in the “CLEANING”
acidic taste|  | section.
(vinegar).|  |
 | The ground coffee has been stored in| Please use fresh ground coffee or
 | a hot and humid place for a long time.| store unused ground coffee in a cool,
 | Ground coffee has lost its flavor.| dry place. After opening a packet of
 |  | ground coffee, seal it tightly and keep
 |  | it| clean| and| dry| to| maintain
 |  | freshness.
The device no longer works.| The electrical outlet is not properly connected.| Correctly plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the device still does not work, please contact the authorized service center to request repair.
The steam does not generate foam.| The Steam ready light is not on.| Steam can be used to generate foam only if the Steam ready indicator is on.
The container is too large or the shape is not suitable.| Use a tall, narrow cup.
You used skimmed milk| Use whole milk or semi-skimmed milk

DISPOSAL

This logo affixed to the product means that it is a device whose treatment as waste falls within the framework of directive 2012/19/EU of July 4, 2012, relating to waste electrical and electronic equipment. (WEEE). This means that this product must be taken care of by a selective collection system in accordance with the European directive cited above in order to be able to either be recycled or dismantled in order to reduce any impact on the environment. Hazardous substances contained in electrical and electronic equipment can have potentially dangerous effects for the environment and human health.Thus, at the end of the life of this device, it must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. Return and collection systems are made available to you by local authorities (waste reception centers) and distributors. This device must not be thrown on the public highway. You have the obligation to use the selective collection systems made available to you.

GUARANTEE

The warranty does not cover wearing parts of the product, nor problems or damage resulting from:

  1.  surface deterioration due to normal wear and tear of the product;
  2.  defects or deterioration due to contact of the product with liquids and due to corrosion caused by rust or the presence of insects;
  3.  any unauthorized incident, abuse, misuse, modification, disassembly or repair;
  4.  any improper maintenance operation, use not in accordance with the instructions concerning the product or connection to an incorrect voltage;
  5.  any use of accessories not supplied or approved by the manufacturer.The warranty will be void in the absence of the nameplate and / or serial number of the product.

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