ARDESTO YCM-E1500 Coffee Maker Instruction Manual

COFFEE MAKER
Instruction manual

YCM-E1500 / YCM-E1501 / YCM-E1502

PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND PRECAUTIONS

• Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.

• To ensure safety, please read the use details in the instruction carefully and master the correct method of use.

• Only use the appliance in the way indicated in this instruction manual.

• Should you hand over the appliance to another user, make sure to hand over the instruction manual together with the appliance.

• People (including children) who are not able to use the appliance in a safe way, due to their physical, sensorial or mental capacity or their lack of experience or knowledge, must never use the appliance without supervision or instructions of a responsible person.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Keep the device and power cord out of the reach of children.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• The device is intended for use in domestic and similar conditions, in particular:
  – in kitchen areas for staff in shops, offices and other production environments;
  – in farm houses;
  – clients in hotels, motels, and other residential infrastructure;
  – in the conditions of a boarding house plus breakfast.

• To avoid electric shocks, never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for any reason whatsoever.

• The appliance is used for expresso coffee maker only, don’t misuse it for other purpose.

• The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.

• From time to time check the appliance and its cord for damages. Never use the appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage. In that case, all repairs should be made by a competent qualified electrician.
  Never use the appliance if it shows visible damage.

• The coffee-maker shall not be placed in a cabinet when in use.

• Warning: the filling aperture must not be opened during use.

• Before connecting the device to the mains, make sure that the voltage indicated on the device corresponds to the mains voltage in your home.

• The coffee maker for use shall be connected to a ground power socket.

• Never leave your appliance unsupervised when in use.

• Do not use the appliance near heaters, heat sources, open flames, or near objects that are sensitive to magnetism.

• To prevent fire and electric shock, do not place the power line and plug in the water or any other liquid; do not damage, overly bend, stretch the power line and do not put heavy objects on the power line; do not allow liquid to leak onto the electrical connector.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Please unplug the plug when cleaning or not using the equipment. Accessories can be cleaned only after the equipment is cooled.

• Please use the original accessories.

• Use the device in a dry environment.

• Place the coffee maker on a flat table or table top and note that the coffee maker is at least 5 cm away from the object placed nearby, and the back panel of the coffee maker is over 20 cm away from the wall. Do not hang the power line on the edge of the desk or counter.

• Make sure the cable is not touching the hot surface of the device.

• Do not touch the metal surface of the coffee maker directly by hand when operating the coffee maker. Please hold the handle of the filter holder or the special part of the steam nozzle.

• Clean and maintain the parts of coffee maker parts regularly to ensure the quality of coffee and prolong the service life of the coffee maker.

• Do not move or turn off the power supply at will when the coffee maker is working.

• Do not use the coffee maker if there is no water in it.

• Do not fill the water tank more than upper MAX mark.

• Do not wash the coffee maker or power line in water or other liquids.

• Do not use it outdoors.

• Before first use, please boil it twice with clean water to remove the peculiar smell.

• Once the fault, defect or coffee maker drop caused by suspicious defect, unplug the power plug immediately

• Please contact the authorized service center when there is any faulty of the coffee maker.

**Warning!**
Please do not touch the high-temperature components (such as high-pressure steam tube, water outlet, etc.) when using the coffee maker.

This appliance is designed to make coffee or heat drinks. Be careful to avoid being scalded by sprays of water or steam or due to improper use of the appliance.
Warning: the coffee-maker must use a grinding coffee powder and just make coffee, coffee drinks (ex: Cappuccino, Latte and so on), heating milk. Other irregular use may cause danger.
Untreated water can damage the coffee maker and cause it to malfunction. It is recommended to use purified, filtered water.

TECHNICAL DATA

Voltage: 220V-240V~, 50Hz
Power: 1350W
Volume: 1.4 L
Pressure: 20 Bar

DELIVERY SET

Coffee maker – 1 pc.
Coffee filter – 2 pcs.
Filter holder -1 pc.
Measuring spoon for coffee – 1 pc.
Manual (warranty card included) – 1 pc.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Water tank lid
2. Water tank
3. Steam control knob
4. Main body
5. Steam pipe and nozzle
6. Base
7. ON/OFF button
8. Surface for warming cups
9. Top cover
10. Single-cup coffee button/ indicator lamp
11. Double-cup coffee button/ indicator lamp
12. Steam warm-up button/ indicator lamp
13. Funnel holder
14. Signal float (raises when the drip tray is filled)
15. Drip tray cover
16. Drip tray
17. Coffee spoon
18. Single-cup coffee filter
19. Double-cup coffee filter
20. Filter Holder
21. Coffee outlet

GENERAL USE

First-time use

• Take the coffee maker out from the packing box and check whether the accessories are complete.

• Please clean all the removable parts.

• Remove the red silicone from the water tank before using the coffee-maker:

• Pour a clean water into the water tank. The water level should not exceed the «MAX» mark. Put back the water tank and close the water tank lid.

• Plug in the coffee maker into a power socket and press the ON/ OFF button « ». At this time, all indicator lamps will be flashing and the coffee maker starts the preheating. When the indicator lights stop flashing and turns normal on the preheating is completed. It takes about 1 minute.

• After a preheating is complete turn the steam control knob fully counterclockwise until hot water starts coming out of the steam tube (this process may take from 30 seconds to 1-2 minutes) to clean the steam tube. After that turn the steam control knob to its normal position.

• Install the filter holder rotating counterclockwise from position « » to position « » (no coffee powder should be added to the filter) into the funnel holder of the coffee maker:

Then touch the double-cup coffee button « », to release hot water to wash the coffee filter and cup.

Operation manual
ON/OFF button. Touch the button: the coffee maker will turn on, the indicator lamps « »« »i« » will flashing on and the coffee maker starts to preheat. When all the indicators stop flashing and light up normally, it means that preheating is complete and the coffee maker will switch to making coffee or hot water mode. Press the button again during or after preheating and the coffee maker  will power off. (If the indicator lamp « » keep flashing fast when the coffee maker is powered on check the steam control knob and rotate clockwise to put it off).

Single cup of coffee button. Touch this button to start brewing coffee after preheating. During the brewing process the « » indicator will start flashing. Wait for the coffee to finish brewing or press the button again to stop the coffee brewing

process; the indicator lamps« »« »and« »will startto light continuously.
Double cup of coffee button. Touch this button to start brewing coffee after preheating. During the brewing process the « » indicator will start flashing. Wait for the coffee to finish brewing or press the button again to stop the coffee brewing process; the indicator lamps« »« »and« »willstartto light continuously.
Steam preheating button. Touch this button to start the steam heating process.
WARNING! Risk of burns! During such procedures, hot water or steam is released; be careful to avoid burns. After touching, the « » indicator will start flashing and the steam will start heating up. After the preheating the indicator lamp « » will start to light continuously and the coffee maker enter the steam making mode. If you touch the steam preheating button again during the whole process, the coffee maker’s buttons back to the coffee brewing mode from steam preheating. If the indicator lamp « »,« »is flashing it indicates that the coffee temperature is too high. You need to wait it to cool down naturally or make hot water manually. The coffee cannot be brewing until the indicator lamps « »« »and« »becomeconstant light.

Steam control knob.
The steam control knob shown below is in the closed position. There are two working states when the steam knob is turned on. When the coffee maker is in the coffee mode the steam pipe releases a hot water. When the coffee maker is in the steam mode the steam pipe releases a steam.

Note: when the power is turned on and the steam preheating indicator keeps flashing fast it means that the steam knob is not closed and you can turn the steam control knob to the closed position.

How to make a good cup of coffee
The grinding of coffee beans and the quality of the grinding greatly affect the quality of the coffee. The time for preparing one portion of coffee should be 25-30 seconds. If the grind is too coarse then the taste of the coffee will be undersaturated and the color of coffee will be light; if the grind is too fine then the coffee will be too dark. To prepare a delicious coffee you need to use freshly ground coffee.

1. Use the bean grinder to adjust the appropriate grinding thickness and then pour the fresh coffee beans into the grinding chamber for grinding.
2. During each coffee preparation it is recommend weighing the amount of ground coffee (single portion: 9-9.5 g; double portion: 16-16.5 g) and tamping the coffee using a press.
3. The distance to the surface of pressed coffee powder should be about 3mm away from the edge of the filter cup (important indicator). Too high or too low will affect the extraction pressure and effect of coffee, please reduce or increase the amount of coffee powder.
4. В Coffee making time: single cup of coffee: 22 seconds, double cup of coffee: 32 seconds.

MAKING THE ITALIAN ESPRESSO COFFEE

1. Open the water tank lid, take out the water tank and pour a clean water into the water tank. Do not exceed the “MAX” mark.

2. Put back the water tank and close the lid.

3. Plug-in the coffee maker into a power socket and press the ON/ OFF button« ». All indicator lamps will be flashing and coffee maker start the preheating. The preheating will be finished after 1 min, the coffee and steam indicator lamps will always light on.

4. Take out the filter holder and pour appropriate coffee powder (16-16.5 g) into the coffee filter cup with coffee spoon. Then press the coffee powder tightly, clean an extra coffee powder from the edge of the filter to avoid damage the seal ring.
   Note: remove excess coffee from the edges of the filter cup to avoid water leakage during coffee brewing

5. Rotate the filter holder counterclockwise from position « » toposition« » (must be tightened):

6. Put acup or cups under the coffee outlet.

7. Touch the double-cup coffee button« », the coffee maker starts pumping water and coffee flows out of the coffee nozzle.

8. The coffee maker will automatically stop dispensing coffee (the light indicator will change from light breathing to a constant light). Then take out the cup of coffee.
   Warning: Do not leave the coffee maker unattended during the coffee making process, as it sometimes requires manual operation.

9. After the coffee is made take out the filter holder by rotating it clockwise, clean the coffee grounds in the filter cup in time and rinse it with hot water. Touch the single-cup or double-cup coffee button, flush the outlet with some water, install the clean the filter holder on the funnel holder and wait for the next use.

10. Use a single-cup coffee filter when making a single cup of coffee.
    Touch the single-cup coffee button when making and the other steps are the same as double-cup coffee making.

WARNING: Do not touch the hot surfaces of the coffee maker with hands to avoid scald, especially brewing outlet and steam nozzle when use the coffee maker.

MAKING CAPPUCCINO OR OTHER FANCY COFFEE

1. Prepare espresso first with a large enough cup according to the part “MAKING THE ITALIAN ESPRESSO COFFEE”.

2. Use whole, fresh cold milk out of the fridge (8°C-10°C) and pour 1/3 milk in a cup.
   Note: Use a stainless-steel cup. The cup diameter should not less than 70 + 5mm due to the volume of milk will increase after frothing.
   WARNING! Risk of burns! During such procedures, hot water or steam is released; be careful to avoid burns.

3. Touch steam button « », to start the preheating. The single- cup and double-cup coffee indicators go out and the steam indicator will be flashing. Then wait for the steam indicator lights on.

4. Put an empty cup under the steam pipe, turn the steam control knob counterclockwise to the maximum position, release a little water in the steam pipe and turn the steam control knob clockwise to turn off the steam after the steam comes out.

5. Puta stainless-steel cup under steam nozzle. Let the steam pipe nozzle float below the surface of the milk.

6. Rotate the steam control knob to the maximum position to frothing milk.

7. When desired milk foam reached turn the steam control knob to the closed position, remove cup and pour the frothed milk into prepared espresso.

WARNING! Turn off the steam function and only then remove the container with foamed milk to avoid burns from hot milk splashes
Note: After each please clean the steam pipe assembly immediately and discharge the milk inside the pipe to prevent the milk froth from scaling on the pipe walls. During the operation, due to the high surface temperature of the steam pipe, be sure not to be scalded.

MAKING HOT WATER

WARNING! Risk of burns! During such procedures, hot water or steam is released; be careful to avoid burns.

1. Put a container under the steam pipe.

2. When all indicator lamp constant light on rotate steam control knob to the maximum position and hot water will release from steam pipe immediately. In the process of making hot water the single-cup coffee indicator « » will breathing light on.

3. When the hot water reaches the required amount, turn the steam control knob clockwise to the closed position and the hot water stops flowing out.
   Reminder: The hot water function can also be used to quickly cool down the coffee maker.
   Note: When using, be careful of the hot parts of the coffee maker. Especially the water outlet (funnel holder), hot water nozzle and steam pipe. When operating, please do not put your hands on the above parts for any reason.
   HEATING LIQUID (Steam function)
   WARNING! Risk of burns! During such procedures, hot water or steam is released; be careful to avoid burns.

4. Usea stainless-steel cup, pour cold liquid to 1/2 cup.
   Note: The diameter of cup should not less than 70 + 5mm.
   Because it is heated by steam to avoid liquid overflows or spills when steam is released.

5. Touch steam button « », to start preheating. The single- cup and double-cup coffee indicator lights will go out and steam indicator lamp will start flashing. The preheating will be finished after the steam indicator lamp lights on.

6. Puta cup under steam nozzle. Let steam nozzle insert into the liquid.

7. Rotate the steam control knob counterclockwise to release a steam.

8. Rotate the steam control knob to the closed position when the desired temperature is reached.

WARNING! Turn off the steam function and only then remove the container with liquid to avoid burns from hot splashes.
Note: clean steam nozzle immediately after use to prevent a milk scaling.

BREWING ESPRESSO-BASED COFFEE DRINKS

Cappuccino
The brewing method of Cappuccino is to use the steam tube of an espresso coffee maker to heat a pot of milk and make it produce a layer of dense bubble above the milk. After that, pour the Espresso into the cup, and then the milk. Make the Espresso, milk and milk foam each account for 1/3 in the cup and then a cup of coffee in which the upper side is white and lower side is light brown has been complete. Cappuccino can be drunk with sugar, ground cinnamon or cocoa powder.
Latte
The word «Latte» means «milk». It is composed of hot milk and Espresso. Pour a cup of hot milk and Espresso slowly from both sides of the coffee cup at the same time, and the ratio is about 6: 1. (There is only hot milk in the traditional Latte and no foam in it.)

Espresso Macchiato
The word «Macchiato» means «contaminated». To make it, you just have to put some of the milk foam on the top of a cup of standard Espresso. Only a small portion of foam needs to be poured on the top of the Espresso, rather than a lot of milk.
Latte Macchiato
Latte Macchiato is a kind of coffee made by pouring coffee into the hot milk. Firstly, you need to prepare a cup of hot milk with milk foam and put it in a glass, then pour Espresso into the cup. It can have heavy color in the upper side and light color in the lower side, which is quite nice. Technically, you can pour Espresso from the cup edge. Due to the different coffee declining speed, you can see some beautiful styling changes outside the glass.
Coffee Mocha
Mocha coffee is made of Espresso, hot milk with milk foam and chocolate sauce, etc., each occupies 1/3 in the glass. You can pour the chocolate sauce slowing from the cup edge, and there will appear a waterfall-like shape.
Espresso Con Panna
The orthodox Espresso Con Panna is to put some whipping cream on the top of the Espresso. Now there are a variety of different brewing flavors which are very popular. Some are with a variety kind of syrups, some are with wine, some with honey, and others with soy milk.

INDICATOR TIPS

Single-cup Coffee Indicator| Double-cup Coffee Indicator| Steam Indicator| Cause| Solution
---|---|---|---|---
Flashing| Flashing| Flashing| Coffee and hot water is preheating| No action needed
Lightsts on| Lightsts on| Lights on Lights| Coffee and hot water preheating is finished| No action needed
Breathing light on| Lights off| Lights off| Making a single-cup of coffee or water| No action needed
Lights off| Breathing light on| Lights off| Making a double-cup of coffee or water| No action needed
Lights off| Lights off| Flashing| The steam is preheating| No action needed
off| Lights ts off| Lights on Lights| The steam preheating is finished| No action needed
Lights off| Lights off| Breathing light on| Making a steam| No action needed
Lights off| Lights off| Lights on| Making a steam is finished| No action needed
Flashing quickly| Flashing quickly| Flashing quickly| Malfunction| Please contact an authorized service
Flashing quickly| Flashing quickly| Lights off| After making a steam, touch the steam button (the temperature is too high)| Wait for the temperature to cool down naturally or
release some steam to cool the hot water faster
Lights off| Lights off| Lights off| The coffee maker is turned off| Tum the coffee maker on
Malfunction| Please contact an authorized service
Lights off| Breathing light on| Lights off| Standby for more than 30 minutes| Tap any button

REGULAR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

1. Before performing any cleaning or maintenance operations, turn the coffee maker off, unplug it from the power socket and allow it to cool down.

2. Use a clean damp cloth to clean the stainless-steel surface.
   Note: Do not use abrasive sponges and alcohol or solvents.

3. Detach the filter holder through turn it anticlockwise, remove coffee residue and clean the filter holder using a small amount of detergent, then rinse it with clean water.

4. Clean the outlet and the seal ring of funnel holder with soft brush.

5. Clean the steam pipe and check if there is no blockage.

6. Clean all the attachments in the water and dry thoroughly.

7. Clean the drip tray and the removable shelf and dry them regularly.

8. Clean the water tank regularly.

DESCALING

For the efficient operation of the coffee maker, it is recommended to descale every 2-3 months.

1. Fill the water tank with water and descaling agent at a ratio of 4:1 up to the «MAX» mark. Instead of a descaling agent, you can use citric acid (the ratio of water and citric acid will be 100:3).

2. Install the filter holder (with a filter without coffee) and place a cup of sufficient capacity under it.

3. Turn on the coffee maker and touch the double-cup button. After a few minutes, the hot solution will begin to flow from the filter holder into the cup.
   WARNING! Risk of burns! Hot water containing acids flows out of the steam nozzle. Be careful to avoid burns.

4. Place the steam pipe in a glass or cup. As the descaling solution flows through the filter holder, open the steam control knob for a few seconds. This will help remove any remaining milk from the pipe.

5. Rotate the steam control knob to the closed position (the descaling solution will continue to flow into the container). When the liquid stops flowing into the container, turn off the coffee maker and let it cool down.

Repeat the descaling cycle three times without using coffee. After that, remove the water tank, pour out the remaining water with the descaling solution, rinse it and pour clean water into the tank. Place the water tank in the coffee maker and start the process of making two cups of coffee twice with the filter holder installed and with the filter cup without coffee.
Untreated water can damage the coffee maker and cause it to malfunction. It is recommended to use purified, filtered water.

COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING

voltage and frequency are consistent with the nameplate
No steam is releasing| The steam pipe is clogged| Clean the steam pipe
The water tank is empty| Pour a water into the water tank
Coffee runs out around the edge of the filter holder| Too much coffee powder inside the filter| Turn off the coffee maker and wait for it to cool down. Then clean the filter and the seal ring.
There is a coffee powder on the seal ring.
Coffee comes out to a cup too slow or no coffee comes out| A coffee powder is too fine and clogged the filter| Use a thicker coffee powder
The filter holes are blocked| Clean the filter with a soft brush
Water tank is not inserted| Insert the water tank
Water leakage on the bottom of the coffee maker| The drip tray is filled up| Please clean the drip tray
The coffee maker is not working| The power cord is not plugged well| Plug the power cord into a power socket outlet correctly
The steam does not froth a milk| Steam indicator not lights on| Wait the steam indicator lights on
The container is too big or the shape is not fit| Use high and narrow cup or garland cup
Used skimmed milk| Use a whole milk

**** If you are unable to find the fault reason, please contact for the authorized service center; the after-sale service couldn’t be provided on the condition that the machine is disassembled by the user himself.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

**** This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsible to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased.
They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

Warranty conditions:

The plant guarantees normal operation of the product within 12 months from the date of the sale, provided that the consumer complies with the rules of operation and care provided by this Manual. Service life of the product is 5 years.
In order to avoid any misunderstanding we kindly ask you to carefully study the Owner’s Manual, the terms of warranty, and check the correctness of filling the Warranty Card. The Warranty Card is valid only if the following information is correctly and clearly stated: model, serial number of the product, date of sale, clear seals of the company-seller, signature of the buyer.
The model and serial number of the product must correspond to those specified in the Warranty Card.
If these terms are violated, and if the information specified in the Warranty Card is changed, erased or rewritten, the Warranty Card is considered invalid. Setup and installation (assembly, connection, etc.) of the appliance are described in the attached documentation; they can be carried out both by the user, and by specialists having the necessary qualification sent by USC or selling companies (on a paid basis). In this case, the person (the institution) installing the appliance shall be responsible for the correctness and quality of installation (setup).
Please pay attention to the importance of the correct installation of the appliance, both for its reliable operation, and for obtaining warranty and free service.
Require the installation specialist to enter all the necessary information about the installation in the Warranty Card.
In case of failure of the appliance during the warranty period by the fault of the manufacturer, the owner is entitled to free warranty repair upon presentation of the correctly filled Warranty Card together with the appliance in the factory configuration packed in the original packaging to the warranty workshop or the place of its purchase. Satisfaction of the customer’s claim due to the fault of the manufacturer shall be made in accordance with the law «On Protection of Consumers’ Rights». In the case of warranty repair the warranty period shall be extended for the period of repair and shipment.

WARRANTY CARD

Dear Buyer! Congratulations on your purchase of the ARDESTO brand appliance, which was designed and manufactured in accordance with the highest quality standards, and we thank you for choosing this particular instrument.
We ask you to keep the coupon during the warranty period. When purchasing a product, require a full warranty card.

1. Warranty service is carried out only if there is a correctly and clearly filled original warranty card, which indicates: product model, date of sale, serial number, warranty service period, and the seller’s seal. *

2. The service life of household appliances is 5 years.

3. The product is intended for consumer use. When using the product in commercial activities, the seller / manufacturer does not bear warranty obligations, after-sales service is performed on a paid basis.

4. Warranty repair is carried out within the period specified in the warranty card for the product in an authorized service center on the conditions and terms determined by applicable law.

5. The product is withdrawn from the warranty in case of violation by the consumer of the operating rules set forth in the instruction manual.

6. The product is removed from warranty service in the following cases:
   • misuse and non-consumer use;
   • mechanical damage;
   • damage caused by the ingress of foreign objects, substances, liquids, insects;
   • damage caused by natural disasters (rain, wind, lightning, etc.), fire, domestic factors (excessive humidity, dust, aggressive environment, etc.)
   • damage caused by non-compliance of power and cable network parameters with state standards and other similar factors;
   • when operating equipment in the power supply network with a missing single ground loop;
   • in case of violation of seals installed on the product;
   • lack of serial number of the device, or inability to identify it

7. The warranty does not cover consumables and accessories, as well as filters, shelves, drawers, stands and other containers for storing products.

8. The warranty period is 12 months from the date of sale.

• Tear-off maintenance tickets are provided by an authorized service center.

The completeness of the product is checked. I have read the terms of the warranty service, no complaints.
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