EUREKA ME040 Helios 80 On Demand Coffee User Manual

: June 15, 2024
: Eureka

Table of Contents

EUREKA ME040 Helios 80 On-Demand Coffee
CONSERVATION OF THE MANUAL
TECHNICAL DATA
GRINDER DESCRIPTION
FUNCTIONING
PROGRAMMING THE GRINDER
GRINDING ACTIVATION MODE
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
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EUREKA ME040 Helios 80 On-Demand Coffee

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The producer has reasonably considered every precaution possible, so to assure the user’s safety. Anyway, in installing and using the grinder, various conditions may create uncontrollable and unpredictable events; so, it’s always necessary to evaluate any risks and consider what follows:

Before connecting the grinder, it’s necessary to verify that plate data matches with electric net ones.
Both installation and repair must respect safety instructions and the enforced rules of the country in which the grinder is installed.
The grounding wire is necessary, like the installation. Both must respect the enforced rules of the country in which the grinder is installed.
Adaptors, multiple outlets and extension cables are not suggested.
Do not use this grinder if it is damaged on the cable. In case of malfunctioning, switch off the grinder and take it to the closest authorised service centre.
Do not immerse the grinder, the cable or the plug in water or other liquids. It’s necessary to avoid internal parts entering into contact with other liquids.
Do not use any water jets, unsuitable detergents or steam cleaners to clean.
During its use, install the grinder on a flat and stable surface that can sustain the weight of the grinder.
The grinder is intended to be used only to grind roasted coffee beans.
A different use is considered unsuitable and dangerous. The producer cannot be considered responsible for possible damages related to misuse or erroneous and unreasonable actions.
The grinder cannot be used in extreme environmental conditions. In any case, use the grinder just between -5° C ÷ + 30° C degrees.
This grinder has been conceived for commercial use, like restaurant kitchens, canines, hospitals and shops, like bakeries and butchers. It is not suitable for continous food production.
Do not allow children or untrained people to use the grinder.
The grinder can be used by children 8 years old or above and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities; by people without adequate experience just when monitored and if these have received user instruction on the grinder. Cleaning cannot be performed by unmonitored children.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

Do not pull the cable or the grinder itself to disconnect its power cable.
Do not use the grinder with wet hands.
Do not use the grinder when you are barefoot.
Before cleaning or servicing, unplug the grinder from the electric net.
Do not leave the grinder switched on when not necessary. When it is not working, unplug the grinder.
Do not obstruct the fan or heat-elimination systems. Do not enter any water or liquids.
While the grinder is working, do not enter spoons, forks or other utensils in the spout or the coffee container to perform anything.
To solve any blockage in the spout, always switch off the grinder before.
In case of failure of the motor, switch off the grinder and contact an authorised service centre.
Prevent the grinder from being used under any weather conditions (sun, rain, etc.).
Children must be monitored to prevent them from playing with the grinder.
The owner is responsible for monitoring the installation of the grinder, so to ensure it has been installed in environmental conditions that will not create a safety or health danger for the users.
If you decide not to use anymore this grinder, we suggest making it inoperative. After having it unplugged, cut the cable. In case of failure, switch it off and do not tamper with it.

CONSERVATION OF THE MANUAL

This manual must always be at any user’s disposal. The user must be informed of the correct use of the grinder and potential risks. It must be conserved in a dry, clean and heat-protected place. Use the manual to avoid any damage to it. Do not remove, rip or write on any manual parts. In case you cannot find the manual, contact the re-seller or the producer for further information.

UNPACKING THE GRINDER

It’s necessary to check that there is not any damage on the grinder, looking at the external packaging
After having removed the packing, check out there are no damages on the grinder.
Check out the entirety of all components. In case of defects or damages, inform immediately the authorised reseller.
The packing (box, cellophane, metallic parts, styrofoam, etc.) can cut, wound or be dangerous if mismanaged. Prevent children or non-responsible people from coming in contact with the packing.
This symbol on the grinder or the packing informs that the grinder cannot be considered like a usual home waste; it must be delivered to a suitable waste collection facility that recycles electric and electronic devices. If this grinder is correctly disposed of, you will prevent potential damages to both the environment and health; these damages may occur in case the grinder is not correctly disposed of.
Waste recycling protects natural sources. For further information on the recycling of this product, you can contact your local authority, local recycling center or the reseller you purchased the grinder from.

IMPORTANCE OF THE MANUAL
This manual is addressed to the user of the grinder and it is considered part of this product. It shares information on its correct use and maintenance, including information on user safety. This manual must be held during the grinder’s lifespan and must be transmitted to any user or future owner. All information in this manual does not replace safety rules and technical data on the installation and functioning of the grinder and its packing.

This manual reflects the nowadays state of the art and it cannot be considered inadequate just because revised on the base of new technologies. The producer may modify the manual without revising previous editions, except in special cases. Misuse of the grinder, or a different use than the one described in the manual, will invalidate any warranty or responsibility of the producer. The grinder can be used just by a responsible adult. It’s necessary to preserve the manual, as the producer cannot be held responsible for any damage to people or things, or any damage to the grinder in case it is misused or in case safety and maintenance rules are not respected

GENERAL INFORMATION
MANUFACTURER:
CONTI VALERIO – Via Luigi Longo 39/41 – 50019 Sesto Fiorentino (FI) – ITALY

MODEL
HELIOS 65 – HELIOS 80

TECHNICAL DATA

DESCRIPTION

| MODEL
---|---
HELIOS 65| HELIOS 75| HELIOS 80
Volts (V)| 220/240| 220| 110/120| 220/240| 220| 220/240| 220| 110/120
Frequency (Hz)| 50| 60| | 50| 60| 50| 60|
Current (A)| | 4.2| | | | **| 8.3
Power consumption**

(W)

| ****

280

| ****

460

| |

340

| ****

340

| ****

340

| ****

340

| ****

RPM

| ****

1370

| ****

1500

| ****

1700

| ****

1350

| ****

1650

| ****

1350

| ****

1650

| ****

1670

Production rate (g/s)| ****

3,5 – 5,0

| ****

4,5 – 5,0

| ****

6,5 – 8,0

The value given is for the actual revolutions of the burrs.

HELIOS 65
Ton: 30 s
Toff: 270 s
HELIOS 75 – HELIOS 80
Ton: 30 s
Toff: 160 s

GRINDER DESCRIPTION

Lid hopper
Coffee bean hopper
Regulation knob
Power button
Filter-holder fork
Micro-switch
Coffee outlet
Touch-screen display
Opening/closing tab for coffee beans

SETTING AND USE PREPARATORY OPERATIONS

It is necessary to set up the grinder before working with it, considering the kind of coffee (more or less roasted) and the grinding type.
In case you are using metal cans, install the adapter in the joint slot (Fig.2) or use the adapter via the screw (Fig.3). Then, install the hopper in the right spot (Fig.4).
In the case of coffee bean hoppers (2), install it in the right spot (Fig. 5).
Take off the lids (1) from the hopper (2) and fill it up with coffee beans.
Install back the lid (1) and push the tab (9) to let the coffee beans pass through.

ATTENTION
When you take off the coffee beans hopper (2) while the grinder is on, the display switches off and so does the grinder. When you install back the hopper, the display turns on, and so does the grinder.

SWITCHING ON THE GRINDER
Press button (4) to switch on the grinder (the LED button is switching on). At first, the grinder is set in the mode originally set by the company. Then, it will always keep the same mode previously set before switching off. When you switch it on, the operation screen will appear on the display.

GRINDING REGULATION
To set the grinding, use the regulation knob (3), turning it clockwise to grind finer or counterclockwise to grind it coarser (like displayed on the knob). There is no block; grinding regulation must be gradually performed, grinding a little bit of coffee each 2 steps maximum.

ATTENTION
If the knob is turned a full round when the motor is not working, the grinder can stop.

DISPENSING SYSTEM REGULATION
Considering the filter holder and the type of coffee, set the dispensing chute (7) in height and grade to have the correct coffee outlet.

REGULATE THE FILTER HOLDER FORK

The fork is suitable for all filter holders in the market.
With a crosshead screwdriver, loosen the fixing screw of the filter holder fork (5).
Raise or lower the fork depending on the filter holder size.
Once you find the right position, tighten the fixing screw of the fork (5).

FUNCTIONING

Select the dose to be dispensed through the buttons (B), (L) or (C). Lay the filter holder on the fork (5), to have it right under the chute (7) (Fig. 7) and push it forward to press the micro-switch (6). Dispensing stops when the set time is over the grinding time returns to the original pre-set time and the grinder is ready to work again. If the continuous mode is on (H) the dispensing lasts the same time you keep the microswitch pressed (6). When you release the button (6), continuous mode stops and the grinder sets back the automatic dose selection

ATTENTION
It’s possible to stop the automatic dispensing before the grinding time is over. During dispensing, use the filter holder to press the microswitch to stop dispensing (5): Press again the microswitch (6) to restore the dispensing for the remaining time; Press any dose button to stop dispensing. The grinding time comes back to the one previously set.

PROGRAMMING THE GRINDER

Partial 1 dose counter
Select dose 1
Select dose 3
Partial 3-dose counter
Decreasing key
Increasing key
Counter partial dose
Select continuous dose
Displaying the time of the selected dose
Select dose 2
Partial 2-dose counter
Alarm on
Menu Access
Locked programming
Previous page
Next page
Access to technical menu
Exit menu
Back

DOSE REGULATION

Press a button (B), (L) or (C) to select a dose to set.
Press buttons (E) or (F) to decrease or increase the dispensing time of the selected dose up to 5 hundredths of a second.
If pressed longer, time is increased or decreased depending on the position of the button.

LOCKING DOSES REGULATION
Press longer the buttons (E)+(F) to lock the time regulation of dose dispensing. On the screen, you will see (P). Press again longer buttons (E)+(F) to unlock.

MAIN MENU
To access the main menu, press (O) on the home screen.

SUM OF PARTIAL COUNTERS
This screen displays the sum of the partial doses (resettable) dispensed. The sum considers each dose 2 to be twice dose 1 and each dose 3 to be three times dose 1. For example, if 5 x dose 1, 5 x dose 2 and 5 x dose 3 have been dispensed, the sum will be 30.

COUNTERS
The screen displays the overall counters (not resettable) for each dispensed dose.

SUM OF ABSOLUTE COUNTERS
This screen displays the sum of the total doses (not resettable) dispensed. The sum considers each dose 2 to be twice dose 1 and each dose 3 to be three times dose 1. For example, if 5 x dose 1, 5 x dose 2 and 5 x dose 3 have been dispensed, the sum will be 30.

PASSWORD
This screen displays to set the password of the grinder. When on, the password is mandatory to access the technical menu, to lock/unlock dose regulation and to disable the password.

ON: password on.
OFF: password off.

To set the password, it’s necessary to press ON and insert a 4-number code. After having pressed CONFIRM, you need to type it again and press SAVE.

To change the password, press SETTING. It is necessary to digitise before the password previously set. After having pressed NEXT, it will be possible to digit and confirm the new password.

GRINDER INFORMATION
This screen displays information on the model and the firmware of the grinder. These are mandatory for any technical assistance.

TECHNICAL MENU
To access the technical menu, press on the screen of the main menu.

RESET PARTIAL COUNTERS
This screen allows to reset of partial counters for each dispensed dose, as displayed on the home screen. Press longer RESET to reset the counters.

DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
This screen allows you to set the brightness of the display from 0 to 10, using buttons .

DISPLAY COLOUR
This screen allows you to set the display’s colour, using buttons .

SELECTION DOSE MODE
This screen allows you to set the selection dose mode

ON: you must select the dose for each dispensing.
OFF: you keep selecting the last dispensed dose.

GRINDING ACTIVATION MODE

This screen allows you to set the grinding activation mode. After pressing a SETTING button, it’s possible to choose whether to trigger grinding by pressing the dose button on the display (B, L, C, H) or through the grinding activation button (6). It’s also possible to select both modes.

LOGO
On this screen, it is possible to set the logo display. When enabled, the logo will be displayed when the machine is switched on and, if active, during standby.

ON: logo visible.
OFF: logo not visible.

STANDBY
On this screen, it is possible to set standby mode. The number of minutes of inactivity before the machine enters standby mode can be set using the keys.

ON: standby enabled.
OFF: standby disabled.

To exit standby mode, press anywhere on the screen.

DOSE LOCK
On this screen, it is possible to deactivate the dose keys on the home page. When enabled, press the SET key to select the doses to be deactivated. The deactivated doses will not be visible on the home page.

ON: dose lock enabled.
OFF: dose lock disabled.

ATTENTION
If all the dose keys are locked, the dose 1 key will still be active.

BURRS MAINTENANCE
This screen allows you to reset the counter of burrs maintenance and enable/disable the burrs maintenance alert. Press longer RESET to reset the counter of burrs maintenance (invisible on the display).
Pressing SETTING, you have access to the menu to enable/disable the burrs maintenance alert and you can set both the size and the type of the burrs.

LANGUAGES
This screen allows you to select the language. The current language is displayed on the screen as a preview. Pressing the SETTING button, it’s possible to select the language among those listed.

RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS
This screen allows to restoration of the grinder to factory settings. Press longer RESET to restore factory settings.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
ATTENTION
Unplug the grinder from the electrical net before performing any cleaning and maintenance. Do not pull the feeding cable or the grinder itself to unplug.

ATTENTION
Maintenance must be performed by trained technicians, authorised by the producer.

ATTENTION
Do not perform any approximate maintenance and always use the original spare parts.

CLEANING
Cleaning is fundamental for the correct use of the grinder. A neglected grinder can negatively impact the coffee dispensing and the precision of the dose and the grind. Before cleaning, check if the grinder is unplugged.

HOPPER CLEANING
After having removed the hopper, clean the internal parts of it with water and neutral soap, taking off any oil left by the coffee beans. Rinse and dry it carefully. Perform the same on the cover. Do not use the dishwasher.

GRINDING SYSTEM CLEANING
After having removed the lid, open the upper burr holder. Then, clean the blades and the other internal parts with a brush or a dry cloth. If necessary, use a vacuum cleaner or an air-compressed jet. After having installed back the upper burr holder and the lid, install the hopper. For a complete cleaning, use detergent pills.

ATTENTION
Any cleaning operation must be performed with food-use-approved products.

MAINTENANCE

To ensure correct operation of the appliance check and possibly replace the blades every 250 kg of coffee. For burrs maintenance, unplug the grinder from the electric net and remove the coffee beans container. Then, unscrew the screw on the lid and the screws fixing the upper burr holder. To clean the blades, use a brush or a dry cloth. If necessary, use a vacuum cleaner or air- compressed jet.

ATTENTION
Maintenance must be performed only by trained technicians, authorised by the producer.

ATTENTION
Do not perform any approximate maintenance and always use original spare parts.