handpresso 21010 Portable Coffee Maker Instruction Manual

handpresso 21010 Portable Coffee Maker

Product Information

Specifications

• Designed in France
• Power: 12V cigarette lighter plug
• Water Capacity: 80 ml (pod holder), 110 ml (filter)

Product Usage Instructions

First Steps

1. Check the locking indicators on the machine.
2. Make sure the machine is turned off.
3. Connect the power cord to the cigarette lighter plug.
4. Fill the reservoir with water up to the indicated level.
5. Insert the desired coffee pad into the portafilter.
6. Properly lock and tighten the portafilter up to the locking indicators.

Warnings

• Please read the instructions before using the machine. Handpresso declines all responsibility in case of incorrect use.
• The machine should never be used when the vehicle is running.
• Store the machine after use to avoid injuries in case of collision.
• Prepare the machine beforehand or park in a safe spot before using it.
• Keep the machine away from children and uninstructed persons. Avoid leaving it unwatched.
• Do not immerse any part of the machine into water or any other liquid. Do not use the machine if it has been in contact with liquid.
• Do not press the coffee button if the portafilter is not properly locked and tightened.
• Do not try to remove the portafilter during usage.
• Be careful while removing the portafilter to avoid spilling hot water from the reservoir.
• If you burn yourself, immediately pour cold water on the burnt area and seek medical attention if necessary.
• Inspect the machine before use and ensure there are no cracks, deep scratches, or other damages that may affect its functionality
• Do not use the machine if the cigarette lighter plug, power cord, or any other part seems damaged.
• Use the machine only for its intended purpose. Handpresso cannot accept responsibility or liability for incorrect use or misuse of the machine.
• Place the machine on a flat and dry surface during usage, avoiding vibrations.
• Beware of coffee projections and the direction of the nozzle during use.
• Only use soft coffee pads. Only pour water in the reservoir, except white vinegar for descaling.

handcoffee product Overview

first steps

Thank you for choosing Handpresso. Here are some instructions before using your Handcoffee coffee machine:

• Read all the instructions before using the machine and do not throw them away.
• Before using the machine for the first time, wash it with hot water to remove any residue and dust. Make the Handcoffee work once and throw the first coffee away.
• Handcoffee is now ready for use.

instructions

1. Before using Handcoffee, make sure that the vehicle is stationary, the parking brake is engaged and the engine turned on.
2. Installing Handcoffee vertically in the cup holder.
3. Unscrew the portafilter.
4. Fill the water reservoir with the quantity of water you want. Beware not to pour too much water! Watch the water level indicators which get darker, one after the other as you add water. The first water indicator corresponds to 80ml and the second ones to 110ml of water.
5. Put a soft coffee pad in the pod holder.
6. Close the portafilter by rotating it 60 degrees clockwise… up to the locking indicator.
7. Plug the power cord to a cigarette lighter plug.
8. Press the ON button to start the heating cycle of the machine.
9. Wait until you hear 3 bleeps (approx. 4 minutes.) At the end of the cycle, when the machine is ready the coffee button will remain lit for 1 minute.
10. Flip the machine around and place it over a cup. Push the coffee button once to pour your drink. Push a second time to stop it.
11. Turn around the machine and place it back vertically in its housing.
12. Re-open the portafilter
13. Remove and dispose of the used pod.
14. Enjoy your coffee.

To prepare the second coffee, go back to step 3.

some useful recommendations cleaning and maintenance

• Always remove the used pods from the machine after use.
• Unplug your Handcoffee before cleaning. Clean the machine with a wet cloth (only water).
• Do not use alcohol or detergents. These products could change the characteristics of the machine and make it dangerous.
• Do not put Handcoffee in the dishwater or the microwave oven.
• Do not plunge Handcoffee into water.

descaling

• Descale Handcoffee regularly (every 2nd month or every 100 coffees) in order to increase its performance and life.
• In order to descale Handcoffee, use regular 8° white vinegar. Fill Handcoffee with 50 ml vinegar. Let it work 1 hour without heating it.
• Pour the vinegar and rinse 5 or 6 times with water.
• Repeat if necessary. Never use any other descaling method than the one recommended here.

European directive 2012/19/UE on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances are not thrown into the normal flow of municipal waste.w Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimize the recovery and recycling of materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and on the environment.

warnings

• Please read the instructions before using the machine, Handpresso would decline all responsibility in case of incorrect use.
• Handcoffee SHALL NEVER BE USED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING.
• Store Handcoffee systematically after use to avoid injuries in case of collision.
• To be used, Handcoffee requires the user’s full attention. Handcoffee is a coffee machine that raises water to a temperature close to 100°C. TO AVOID RISKS OF BURNING, HANDLE WITH CARE.
• Prepare it beforehand, or park in a safe spot for you and the other road users. Handpresso would decline all responsibility for any road accident.
• Keep away from children & uninstructed persons. Avoid leaving the machine unwatched.
• For your own safety and that of the people around you, do not plunge the cigarette lighter plug, the power cord nor any other part of the machine into water or any other liquid. Do not use the machine if it has ac-cidentally been in contact, even partially, with a liquid.
• Never press the coffee button if the portafilter is not properly locked and tightened up to the locking indicators, step 6 in the instructions!
• Do not try to remove the portafilter during usage.
• After having made your coffee, while removing the portafilter, beware not to spill hot water possibly remaining in the reservoir.
• If you burn yourself, immediately pour cold water on the burnt area and call a doctor if necessary.
• Inspect the machine carefully before use and make sure that there is no crack, no deep scratch nor any other damage preventing it from being in working order.
• Do not use your machine if the cigarette lighter plug, the power cord or any other part of the machine seems damaged.
• Do not use the machine for any other purpose than what it is intended for. Handpresso cannot accept responsibility or liability in case of incorrect use or of application the machine is not intended for.
• During usage, put the machine on a flat and dry surface, not subject to vibrations. Beware of coffee projections and beware of the direction of the nozzle during use.
• Only use soft coffee pads. Only pour water in the reservoir, except white vinegar for descaling.
• The machine should be used between 5°C and 50°C (41°F and 122°F), and under normal atmospheric pressure conditions (from 0 to 3000 m altitude).
• Handcoffee‘s electricity consumption is pretty large. We strongly recommend that you always use the machine when the engine is turned on. Handcoffee is fitted with a safety system protecting your battery if the voltage is insufficient. If your battery is low, it will only work if the engine of your vehicle is turned on.
• The machine is not suited for any professional use whatsoever. Maximum 10 coffees in a row. In case of intensive use, a 1 hour-break is absolutely necessary after 10 coffees.  Descale your Handcoffee regularly. Our warranty does not cover machines which do not work or do not work properly due to a lack of descaling. Apart from the replacement of the fuse, DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE MACHINE OR REPLACE PARTS YOUR-SELF: contact an authorized retailer for this type of repair. DISMANTLING THE MACHINE CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CANCELS THE WARRANTY.

warranty

Special conditions for our 2-years warranty Our warranty covers any manufacturing and material defect as well as any internal operational defect (not excluded below) duly certified by our after-sales technician. This warranty is not transferable and does not give any entitlement to compensation in cash or in kind, nor to any extension while the machine is under repair.

Not covered by our warranty

• Damage resulting from commercial, professional, collective or industrial use.

• The transport costs of the machine, the technician’s travel and labour costs related to
  any damage or repair not warrantyd nor certified by the after-sales service approved by our company.

• Damage to the machine due to fire, explosion, lightning, insofar as it originates from other machines.

• Damage not caused by the machine itself such as misuse, abuse or mistreatment, theft, lightning, flood, fire…

• Damage due to corrosion or the gradual deterioration of the machine, a bad connection or a bad electricity supply…

• Travel costs related to portable machines.

• The replacement of parts: joint…

• Damage of an aesthetic nature such as varnish, enamel, lacquer, paint…

• Costs for adjustments the user could make without dismantling the machine, checks, cleaning and tests which do not follow a damage covered by the warranty.

• Repairs by persons not authorized by the manufacturer’s after-sales service. The customer remains responsible for any makeshift or provisional repair as well as for the resulting possible worsening of the damage.

• Damage due to the use of consumables different from those recommended by the manufacturer.

• In all these instances, the legal warranty covering the faults and hidden defects will be applicable according to the law.

How to invoke the warranty of a product?

The warranty runs for two years as of the date on the proof of purchase (receipt or invoice) which must be attached to the warranty for any claim.
If your product is still under warranty, please contact your shop, which will advise you on how to reduce the period of repair.

technical data

• Water reservoir capacity:  3.9 fl. oz(110 ml)
• Pods:  Soft coffee pads
• Maximum pressure: 2 bar
• Dimensions L x l x h (inches):   3.62 x 3.62 x 4.72 (mm)     92×92 x 220
• Weight:  1.78 lbs (810 g)
• Power consumption:  140 Watt
• Handcoffee Auto Voltage:   12 V DC
• Handcoffee Truck Voltage:24 V DC

patents & trademarks

This machine is protected by international patents and patent applications. Handpresso and Handcoffee are registered trademarks.

Handpresso SAS 20A av. Franklin Roosevelt, 77210 Avon, France www.handpresso.com

References

• Handpresso portable espresso and coffee machines for the car.

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)  >>

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>