FIRST AUSTRIA FA-5475-3 Espresso Coffee Machine Instruction Manual

FIRST AUSTRIA FA-5475-3 Espresso Coffee Machine

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the
2. following: 1. Read all instructions before using the machine.
3.  Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
4.  To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or machine in water or other liquid.
5.  Close super vision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
6.  Turn control switch to OFF and unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
7.  Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return this appliance only to the nearest authorized service center for repair.
8.  Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11.  To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. Use on a hard, flat level surface only, to avoid interruption of air flow underneath the appliance.
14. Always be sure water tank boiler cap is tightened securely before turning machine on.
15. DO NOT remove boiler cap until pressure is completely relieved. See section “CAUTION PRESSURE”.
16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove any service covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized personnel only.
17.  The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in lire, electric shock or injury to persons.
18.  This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
19.  Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
20.  When the product is not in use, please switch the control knob to the position of “RELEASE OFF”.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS a)

• A short power-supply cord (or detachable power- supply cord) is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• b) Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• c) If a long detachable power-supply corf or extension cord is used. 1. The marked electrical rating of the detachable power­supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. 2. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and 3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
• d) “This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still dose not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.”
  CAUTION : PRESSURE To avoid possible burns from hot steam and water, NEVER open the boiler cap while there is pressure in the boiler. Remove all pressure first.

To remove all pressure, proceed as follows:

1. Turn the selector knob to the “O” position and unplug the appliance.
2.  Remove the filter holder and dispose of coffee grounds.
3. Re-install the filter holder and the empty carafe.
4. Turn the steam selector control knob to the “cup” position and allow all pressure and residual water to completely drain off into the carafe until all flow and sound ceases. The pressure is now removed.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You are the owner of an espresso/ cappuccino maker. This unique appliance has been designed to provide you with delicious espresso/ cappuccino quickly and conveniently. Preparing espresso or cappuccino is very different from brewing regular drip coffee in that this machine operates pressure and requires special attention. To ensure your safety and the long life of this appliance, please read all instructions, cautions, notes, and attentions.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS

1. Water tank
2. Filter
3. Spoon
4. Knob
5. Funnel
6. Lamp
7. Filter lock
8. Steam tube
9. Funnel handle
10. Nozzle
11. Carafe lid
12.  Carafe handle
13. Carafe
14.  Drip tray
15. Water station
16.  Knob
17. Brewed coffee
18. Pause
19. Closed
20. Steam
21. Insert
22. Lock

HOW TO PREPARE QUALITY ESPRESSO AND CAPPUCCINO

AT HOME The Coffee:

The coffee should be freshly ground, dark roasted variety. Pre-ground coffee will only retain its flavor for 7-8 days, provided it is stored in an air tight container, in a cool, dark area. Do not store in a refrigerator freezer. Whole beans are recommended, to be ground just before use. Coffee beans stored in an air tight container will keep up to 4 weeks before they being to lose their flavor.

The Grind : This is a vital step in the espresso making process and takes practice. The coffee must be ground fine, but not too fine · The correct grind should look gritty, like salt or sand. · If the grind is too fine, the water will flow through the coffee even under pressure. This grind looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between fingers.  If the grind is too coarse, the water flows through the coffee too fast, preventing a full flavored extraction. Be sure to use a quality grinder or mill for uniform consistency in your espresso grind. Oval shaped coffee mills are not recommended because the grind is not consistent.

MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE

1. Remove the tank cover by turning it in anti-clockwise. Pour appropriate water in water tank with the carafe. Do not exceed the maximum capacity.
   Note : · The carafe has the cup marks, the maximum tank capacity is equal to 4 cups marks water quantity. The minimum tank capacity is equal to 2 cups marks water quantity. · Before pouring the water into the water tank, be sure the power cord is unplug from the power outlet and the steam knob is in the (see Fig. 2/3) position.

2. Replace the tank cover in place by turning the cover in clockwise until it locks in position.

3. Put the steel mesh into metal funnel, add coffee powder to steel mesh with measuring spoon, a spoon coffee powder can make about a cup of top-grade coffee. Then press the coffee powder tightly with the tamper.
   Note: Select your desired coffee powder to make desired cups coffee, the steel mesh has 2 cups and 4 cups marks.

4. Make sure the tubers on the funnel align with the grooves in the appliance, then insert the funnel into from the “INSERT” position, and you can fix the funnel into coffee maker firmly through turn it anticlockwise until it is locked in the “LOCK” position.

5. Place the carafe on the removable shelf.

6. Plug the power cord into the outlet. Turn the steam knob to (see Fig. 2/1) position, and the indicator is illuminated, wait for about 2 minutes, there will be coffee flowing out.

7. After desired coffee has obtained, you should turn steam knob to (Fig. 2/2) position, the indicator go out and the coffee maker stops working, your coffee is ready now. Then remove the carafe and turn the steam control knob to (Fig. 2/3) position release the residual steam in the tank.
   WARNING : Do not leave the coffee maker unattended during making the coffee, as you need operate manually sometimes!

8. Before removing steel mesh or opening the tank cover, make sure the pressure in the tank shall be released. The method is turn the steam knob to the (Fig. 2/3) position firstly, the steam in the tank will eject from the frothing device. After pressure has released, and wait for the steel mesh cooling down, you can remove the steel mesh or open the tank cover.

9. After finishing making the coffee, you can take the metal funnel out through turn clockwise, and then pour the coffee residue out with the steel mesh pressed by press bar. Let them cool down completely, then rinse under running water. (When assemble the steel mesh again, you shall turn over the press bar to the original position)

FROTHING MILK/MAKE CAPPUCCINO

You get a cup of cappuccino when you top up a cup of espresso with frothing milk.

Method:

1.  Prepare espresso first with container big enough according to the part “MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE”.

2. Fill a jug with desired amount of milk for each
   cappuccino to be prepared, you are recommended to use whole milk at refrigerator temperature (not hot!).
   Note: In choosing the size of jug, it is recommend the diameter is not less than 70 ± 5mm, and bear in mind that the milk increases in volume, make sure the height of jug is enough.

3. Turn the steam knob to the (Fig. 2/4) position, the indicator will light up.

4. Insert the frothing device into the milk about two centimetres, after about 2 minutes, the steam will come out from the frothing device. Froth milk in the way moving vessel round from up to down.

5. When the required purpose is reached, you can turn the steam control knob to (Fig. 2/2) position stop frothing. Then remove the jug and turn the steam control knob to (Fig. 2/3) position release the residual steam in the tank.
   Note : Clean steam outlet with wet sponge immediately after steam stops generating, but care not to hurt!

6. Pour the frothed milk into the espresso prepared, now the cappuccino is ready. Sweeten to taste and if desired, sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder.
   Note : We recommend you allow the appliance to cool down before making coffee again. Otherwise burnt odor may occur in your espresso coffee.

AUTOMATIC POWER OFF FUNCTION
If the unit brews coffee or makes steam for 25 minutes, the unit will power off automatically, you should turn the knob to pause or off position, then turn the knob to ” ” position or ” ” position, the unit will restart to brew coffee or make steam.

CLEANING YOUR ESPRESSO/CAPPUCCINO MAKER

1. Unplug the appliance power cord.
2. Clean the steam nozzle immediately after foaming milk by allowing the appliance to produce steam for another 1-2 seconds, which will clear the nozzle. Wipe nozzle with a damp cloth. Clean the nozzle with a needle if it is still blocked. If necessary, the steam nozzle can be unscrewed in a counter-clockwise direction using the end of the measuring spoon and then it can be cleaned. The nozzle must be screwed on again in a clockwise direction. Tighten using reasonable force with the end of the measuring spoon provided.
3.  The carafe, carafe lid, filter basket, and drip tray can be washed with soapy water or placed on the top rack only of your dishwasher. CAUTION: Do not immerse machine in water. Do not remove boiler cap while machine is under pressure. See section CAUTION PRESSURE.
4. After the pressure has been released, remove boiler cap. Discard the remaining water through the top opening of the water tank. Screw the boiler cap back in place.
5.  Always empty the water tank of any water between uses.
6. Wipe housing with a soft wet cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads as they will scratch the finish.
7. Do not store the filter holder in the brew head. This can adversely affect the seat between the brew head and the filter holder while brewing espresso.

CLEANING MINERAL DEPOSITS

1. To make sure your coffee maker operating efficiently, internal piping is cleanly and the peak flavor of coffee, you should clean away the mineral deposits left every 2-3 months.
2. Fill the tank with water and descaler to the MAX level (the scale of water and descaler is 4:1, the detail refers to the instruction of descaler. Please use “household descaler”, you can use the citric acid (obtainable from chemist’s or drug stores) instead of the descaler (the one hundred parts of water and three parts of citric acid).
3. According to the program of make espresso coffee, put the metal funnel (no coffee powder in it) and carafe (jug) in place. Brewing water per “MAKE ESPRESSO COFFEE”.
4. Turn the steam knob to (Fig. 2/1) position, the indicator will be illuminated, and make two cups coffee (about 2oz). Then turn the steam knob to (Fig. 2/3) position and wait for 5s.
5. Turn the steam knob to (Fig. 2/4) position and make steam for 2min, then turn the steam knob to (Fig. 2/3) position to stop the unit immediately, make the descalers deposit in the unit at least 15 minutes.
6. Restart the unit and repeat the steps of 4-5 at least 3 times.
7. Then turning the steam knob to (Fig. 2/1) position to brew until no descaler is left.
8. Then brewing coffee (no coffee powder) with tap water in the MAX level, repeat the steps of 4-5 for 3 times (it is not necessary to wait for 15 minutes in step of 5), then brew until no water is left in the tank.
9. Repeat step of 8 at least 3 times to make sure the piping is cleanly.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz · 800 W
Environment-friendly disposal You can help protect the environment! Please remember to respect the local regulations: hand in the non-working electrical equipments to an appropriate waste disposal center.

PROBLEMS AND CAUSES
Problem Coffee does not come out Coffee comes out too quickly Coffee comes out around the edge of the filter holder No steam is generated
Coffee is splattering out of spout Milk is not foamy after frothing

Causes

• No water in tank. · Coffee grind is too fine.
• Too much coffee in the filter.
• Boiler cap is not secure, steam is escaping.
• Machine was not turned on, or plugged in.
• Coffee grind is too coarse.
• Not enough coffee in filter basket.
• Filter holder is not inserted in the brew head properly.
• There are coffee grounds around the filter basket rim.
• There is too much coffee in the filter basket.
• Coffee has been packed too tightly.
• The water tank is empty.
• There is too much water in the tank, no room for steam.
• Machine is not turned on.
• The water tank is empty or low, not enough pressure.
• Ran out of steam.

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