ROMMELSBACHER EKO 364-E EKO Coffee Maker Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: ROMMELSBACHER

Table of Contents

ROMMELSBACHER EKO 364-E EKO Coffee Maker
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Product Part List
Introduction
For your safety
Initial use
Preparation
Cleaning and maintenance
First aid
Disposal/recycling
References
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ROMMELSBACHER EKO 364-E EKO Coffee Maker

ROMMELSBACHER-EKO-364-E-EKO-Coffee-Maker-product

Product Information

The EKO coffee maker is available in three models: EKO 364/E (2/4 cups), EKO 366/E (3/6 cups), and EKO 376/G (3/6 cups). It operates on a nominal voltage of 230V~50Hz and has a nominal power of 365W. The coffee maker has a maximum filling quantity of 250ml for EKO 364/E and 350ml for EKO 366/E and EKO 376/G. The coffee maker comes with various components, including an upper vessel (coffee jug), a cover, a handle, a stainless steel tube, a sealing set (sealing rubber and filter plate), a filter insert for 3 or 2 cups respectively, a safety valve with a pin for EKO 364/E and EKO 366/E models, a safety valve without a pin for EKO 376/E model, a water tank, an illuminated ON/OFF switch, and a stay cool base. The coffee maker is designed for household use and similar areas.

Product Usage Instructions

Initial Setup:

Ensure the coffee maker is connected to an isolated ground receptacle installed according to regulations.
Check the rated voltage on the rating label and ensure it complies with your electrical supply.
Only connect the coffee maker to alternating current.

Preparation:
To achieve the desired amount of espresso, follow these steps:

Without the reducing filter insert, you will get the maximum amount of espresso.
With the reducing filter insert, you will get a smaller amount of espresso.

Cleaning and Maintenance:
Regularly clean and maintain the coffee maker to ensure optimal performance. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on cleaning and maintenance.

Troubleshooting:
If you encounter any issues with the coffee maker, refer to the troubleshooting section in the user manual for assistance. Common issues and solutions include:

No function: Check if the power supply is connected properly.
Weak aroma: Ensure you are using sufficient coffee powder and that it is not expired. Check if you are using the correct type of espresso.
Strong and bitter taste: You may have used too much coffee powder or the wrong type of espresso.
Steam leakage: Check if the screw is tightened properly or if any parts are misplaced. Replace or reposition as necessary.

Disposal/Recycling:
Dispose of the coffee maker and its components according to local regulations and recycling guidelines. Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on disposal and recycling.

Product Part List

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1| upper vessel (coffee jug)
2| cover
3| handle
4| stainless steel tube
5| sealing set

(sealing rubber and filter plate)

Introduction

We are pleased that you have decided in favor of this superior espresso coffee maker and thank you for your confidence. This appliance allows you to prepare delicious, original Italian espresso in a professional way with the option to make 3 or 6 cups and 2 or 4 cups respectively. To make sure you will have much pleasure with your new appliance, please be sure to read the below information attentively and follow it. Keep this instruction manual safely. Hand out all documents to third persons when passing on the appliance. Thank you very much.
Intended use
The appliance is designed to be used in the household and similar areas, like for example:

staff kitchens in shops, offices and other small commercial areas,
agricultural holdings,
by guests in hotels, motels and further similar living environments,
breakfast pensions.

Technical data
Only connect the appliance to an isolated ground receptacle installed according to regulations. The rated voltage must comply with the details on the rating label. Only connect to alternating current.

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For your safety

WARNING: Read all safety advices and instructions.
Non-observance of the safety advices and instructions may cause electric shock, ﬁ re and/or bad injuries!

General safety advices:

This appliance can be used by children with 8 years or older if they are supervised and have been given instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children younger than 8 years.
Children must not play with the appliance.
Packing material like e. g. foil bags should be kept away from children.
Do not operate this unit with an external timer or a separate tele control system.
Prior to each use, check the appliance and the attachments for soundness, it must not be operated if it has been dropped or shows visible damage (e.g. cracks in the glass of EKO 376/G). In these cases, the power supply must be disconnected and the appliance has to be checked by a specialist.
When laying the power cord, make sure that no one can get entangled or stumble over it in order to avoid that the appliance is pulled down accidentally.
Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces, sharp edges and mechanical forces. Check the power cord regularly for damage and deteriorations. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of an electric shock.
Do not misuse the power cord for unplugging the appliance!
Never immerse the appliance, power base, power cord and power plug in water for cleaning.
Do not store the appliance outside or in wet rooms.
This electrical appliance complies with the relevant safety standards. In case of signs of damage to the appliance or the power cord, unplug the appliance immediately. Repairs may be effected by authorized specialist shops only. Improper repairs may result in considerable dangers for the user.
Improper use and disregard of the instruction manual void all warranty claims.

Safety advices for using the appliance:
WARNING: Hazard of injury and burns!

Housing-surfaces like base, water tank, coffee jug, cover, other components and the contents are getting hot during use and ﬁrstly stay hot after switch-off!
Caution, hot steam!
EKO 376/G:
The jar is made of glass and thus, it is fragile. Handle the glass jar with care to avoid breakage of glass and splinters!

Thus, act with caution:

Only touch it on the handle. We recommend using pot cloths for protection!
As protection against fi re, do generally not put objects made of paper, plastic, fabric or other inflammable material on hot surfaces!
Never operate the espresso coffee maker without water and only in combination with the power base provided for it.
Only put the power base into operation when it is completely dry! If the power base is wet or damp, unplug the power cord immediately and dry the base unit.
Do not open the lid until the cooking process is complete and the pilot lamp has expired, otherwise there is a risk of scalding from escaping steam!
During the cooking process the pot must not be removed from the power base.
The appliance must be switched off before removing the pot from the base.

Caution: The appliance is under pressure when hot!
Never unscrew, re-adjust, loosen or otherwise manipulate water tank container and upper vessel during operation!

Do not transport the appliance when hot. Appliance and accessories must have cooled completely before cleaning or moving them!
Observe the following when setting up the appliance:
- Place the appliance on a heat-resistant, stable and even surface (no varnished surfaces, no table cloths etc.).
- Never place the unit on electric heating plates or an open gas flame!
- Place it beyond children’s reach.
- Leave a sufficient ventilation distance around the espresso maker to avoid damage by heat or vapour and to grant an unobstructed work area. Unhindered air supply has to be ensured.
- Do not operate the appliance in the vicinity of sources of heat (oven, gas flame etc.) or in explosive environments, where inflammable liquids or gases are located.
- The espresso coffee maker must not be placed in a cabinet when in use!
Pull the power plug after each use for safe switch-off.
Do not “park” or store the empty pot on the connected power base.
Do not use the appliance as space heater.
Observe the maximum filling quantities or rather the corresponding markings in the water tank.
Only fill the water tank with cold, clear water.

Safety valve with pin (for model EKO 364/E, EKO 366/E)
The new valve type grants the perfect functionality of the coffee maker and ensures the best possible coffee quality.
For a reliable functioning of the safety valve it is important to move the pin in the middle of the valve back and forth with your finger several times. Do this before each operation and particularly after a certain non-use period.

Initial use

For a start, please clean all the accessory parts with warm water tank. Do not immerse the water tank or the power base in water in this process. For hygienic reasons we recommend for initial use that you prepare one pot of espresso and pour it away then.
When delivered the power cord is put in the cord storage at the underside of the power base. You may take it out depending on the length that is needed.
Take care that the cord runs through the opening provided in the power base to guarantee an even surface for standing.
Only operate the appliance on a stable and even surface and make sure that the cord does not hang over the surface’s edge.
Only fill water in the water tank. On no account must it be filled with coffee, milk or other liquids. When filling it please take care that no water is dropped on the power base or the underside of the water tank.

Preparation

Attention: The appliance is under pressure when hot! Do not separate water tank from coffee jug before cooled down!

Caution: Touch the espresso maker only on the heat-insulated handle!

Attention: If water tank is overﬁlled boiling coffee may be ejected.
Fill only with cold clear water. Do not add any ingredients such as milk, sugar or similar.

With your espresso coffee maker you can prepare two different quantities of espresso, just depending on your personal desire.

Without the reducing filter insert you will get the maximum quantity of espresso.
With the reducing filter insert, there will be a smaller quantity of espresso.

Full amount of cups (6 or 4 cups)

Fill water into the water tank up to the “6” or ”4” mark.
Take the 6-cup or 4-cup filter funnel and fill it brimful, but loosely, with ground espresso powder (no ordinary coffee powder!). Just smooth out the filling and do not press it into the filter on any account!
Insert the filled funnel in the water tank.
Remove any powder residues from the rim in order for the seal to close perfectly.
Tightly screw together the upper vessel and the water tank to prevent the escaping of steam. Do not hold the coffee maker at the handle when doing so. Make sure the upper vessel is not put on canted but straight.
Put the can on the power base and connect the plug to the electrical outlet.
By pressing down the ON/OFF switch the espresso maker is turned on. The indicator light in the switch glows.
Do not open the cover until the cooking process is finished.
When the espresso is ready the ON/OFF switch snaps back into the starting position, the indicator light goes out and the appliance switches off automatically.
Disconnect the mains plug.
Now you can serve the espresso.
If you would like to prepare another supply of espresso, let the appliance cool and then start with the preparation again.

Reduced amount of cups (3 or 2 cups)

Fill water into the water tank up to the “3” or “2” mark.
Take the 6-cup or 4-cup filter funnel and place the additional 3-cup or 2-cup filter insert in it. Then fill it brimful, but loosely, with ground espresso powder (no ordinary coffee powder!). Just smooth out the filling and do not press it into the filter on any account!
Then proceed as per the preparation of 6 or 4 cups, starting from point 3).

Some tips:

Perfect espresso is served and enjoyed in well preheated espresso cups!
Since the coffee is served directly from the appliance, slightly sway it before pouring out in order to grant an equal consistence of the espresso.

Cleaning and maintenance

Remove the pot from the base before cleaning.
Clean the accessory parts in hot water. For that you can readily use a small, soft bottle-brush.
It is quite normal that there are some residues of water and coffee powder left in the water tank. However, never immerse water tank and power base into water and do not hold them under running water.
Regularly check the safety valve and make sure it is not blocked.
Also make sure that no water or steam can infiltrate the underside.
Do not clean it in the automatic dishwasher!
Do not use abrasives or cleaning sprays.
Never use a steam jet appliance for cleaning.
Always let the appliance dry out completely; we therefore recommend that the appliance be stored unscrewed.
Before using the espresso maker again, all electrical connections at the water tank and the power base must be completely dry!
The filter plate as well as the sealing rubber must be kept clean and be replaced regularly. You can buy those as an accessory set in specialist shops or order from us directly under article no. F 13.13 (ElPresso for 6/3 cups) and F 13.14 (ElPresso mini for 4/2 cups) respectively.
Our tip: Loose soiling in the water container can be easily removed by filling half of it with warm water, connecting it firmly with the top and shaking it well.
Deposits of coffee oil (brown layer) can be removed with a special coffee oil remover, available in the specialist trade. Observe the manufacturer’s instructions.

Descaling
Depending on the water hardness, limescale might form inside the water tank. Therefore, regular descaling is recommended. This will help to save energy and grants an always excellent espresso. We recommend a digestible descaling procedure with citric acid or vinegar. For doing so, put some hot water with some citric acid or vinegar into the water tank and let it soak for a while. Then empty the water tank and rub it inside with a damp cloth. Finally rinse with pure water and let dry.

First aid

Finding	Possible cause	Corrective
No function	unit is not positioned correctly on the power base; ON/OFF switch
in wrong position; power plug not plugged in	place the pot correctly on the

power base; push ON/OFF switch down, the switch lights up; put the power plug firmly into the electrical socket
Aroma too weak| powder quantity too small; espresso powder too old; wrong type of espresso| fill the filter funnel completely with fresh espresso powder; possibly remove the filter insert for 3 or 2 cups from the funnel; try again with a different type of espresso beans
Espresso too strong, very bitter taste| too much powder used; wrong type of espresso| fill the filter funnel loosely with espresso powder; in case of a reduced amount of water use the filter insert for 3 or 2 cups; use a milder type of beans
Steam leaks from the screwed joint between upper vessel and water tank| insufficient or slant, scanted screwing of the tank; upper vessel and water tank not firmly connected; rubber sealing dirty, damaged or missing| pull the mains plug, switch appliance off and let cool down, Screw together both containers more firmly, or separate upper vessel from water tank and connect properly; check the rubber sealing, clean or replace it
Heavy steam coming out of the safety relief valve at the water tank| espresso powder too strongly pressed into the filter funnel; steam gets blocked (the overpressure drains off via the safety valve): espresso powder too fine| pull the mains plug, switch appliance off and let cool down, then empty the filter funnel and loosely refill with espresso powder; do not press ; use a more coarse-grained espresso powder

Disposal/recycling

Packaging material
Do not simply throw the packaging material away but recycle it.
Deliver paper, cardboard and corrugated cardboard to waste paper collection points. Also put plastic packaging material and foils into the specifi c collection containers.

The printed or embossed markings indicate the materials which were used: PE stands for polyethylene (code 02 means high-density PE, 04 stands for low- density PE), PS stands for polystyrene and CPE for chlorinated polyethylene. PAP 20 means corrugated cardboard and PAP 21 other cardboard. All plastics are thermoplastics which are very easy and effi cient to produce. They are also very easy to recycle and therefore can even have a smaller ecological footprint than comparable cardboard packaging.

Disposal information
According to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2012/19/EU), this product may not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of its service life. Therefore please submit it e.g. at a municipal collection point (e.g. recycling center) according to the laws of your country of residence for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances. Your municipality or city administration will inform you about the disposal options.
Tip: Give appliances that are no longer required but still functional to a charitable purpose (e.g. as a donation). This does not only improve the environmental balance and ensures more sustainability, but also testifi es to a welcome social commitment.

Please note:
Every consumer is responsible for deleting personal data on the electrical or electronic appliance. Batteries and accumulators that are not defi nitely installed and surrounded by the appliance have to be removed prior to disposal. As an end user, you are legally obliged to return used batteries properly. You can return batteries and accumulators free of charge at the following places:

at a public collection point
where batteries and accumulators are sold
in normal household quantities by post to our warehouse.

Batteries and accumulators must not be disposed of with household waste, they may contain pollutants or heavy metals that can harm the environment and health. The crossed-out garbage can printed on all battery packaging indicates this obligation. You will also fi nd the chemical symbols for the substances cadmium (Cd)1, mercury (Hg)2 or lead (Pb)3 there, provided they are present in concentrations above critical values.