cecotec CCTC-01986 Power Espresso 20 Barista Compact Instruction Manual

POWER EXPRESSO 20 BARISTA COMPACT
Espresso Machine Instruction manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions thoroughly before using the device.

• Keep this instruction manual for future reference or new users.
• All safety instructions must be closely followed when using the appliance.
• This symbol means “Caution, hot surface”.
• Accessible surfaces are likely to heat up during use. Be careful not to burn yourself.
• This device is designed for domestic use only and is not intended for bars, restaurants, farmhouses, hotels, motels, and offices.
• The appliance must not be used by children. Keep this appliance and its power cord out of their reach.
• This appliance can be used by people with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children must not play with the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out by unsupervised children.
• WARNING: the filling opening must not be opened during operation.
• WARNING: take precautions to avoid spillage of liquids on the cable.
• WARNING: incorrect or improper use can be dangerous for the user and damage the appliance.
• Use the appliance only for the purposes described in this manual.
• The surface of the heating element is subject to residual heat after use.
• Switch off and unplug the appliance before changing accessories or nearby parts that move during use.
• Ensure that the mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the device rating label and that the plug is earthed.
• Donot immerse the cable, plug, or any other non-removable part of the device in water or any other liquid or expose electrical connections to water.
• Make sure your hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the device.
• Warning: If the appliance falls accidentally in water, unplug it immediately. Do not touch the water!
• Check the power cable regularly for visible damage.
• If the cable is damaged, it must be repaired by the official Cecotec Technical Support Service to avoid any type of danger.
• Warning: do not use the appliance if its cord, plug, or housing are damaged, nor after it malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• Do not twist, bend, pull, or damage the power cable.
• Protect it from sharp edges and heat sources.
• Do not allow the cable to touch hot surfaces.
• Do not let the cable hang over the edge of the working surface or worktop.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• Turn off and unplug the appliance from the mains supply when not in use and before cleaning it.
• Pull from the plug, not the cable, to disconnect it from the outlet.
• Supervise children to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is being used by or near children.
• Place the appliance on a dry, stable, flat, heat-resistant surface.
• Do not use the appliance under the following circumstances: On or near a gas or electric hob, in heated ovens, or near open flames.
• On soft surfaces (such as carpets) or where it may tip over during use.
• Outdoors or in areas with high humidity levels.
• Do not cover the appliance during operation.
• Never leave the device unattended during use.
• Unplug it from the mains supply when you finish using it or when you leave the room.
• Do not try to repair the device by yourself.
• Contact the official Cecotec Technical Support Service for advice.
• Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out according to this instruction manual to make sure the appliance functions properly.
• Turn off and unplug the appliance before moving and cleaning it.
• Do not wash the appliance in dishwashers.
• No liability is accepted for any eventual damage or personal injuries derived from misuse or non-compliance with this instruction manual.

PARTS AND COMPONENTS

Fig. 1

1. Water tank cover
2. Water tank
3. Steam/hot water selector
4. Main body
5. Steam pipe and nozzle
6. Steam pipe handle
7. Cup-warmer tray
8. ON/OFF switch
9. Single coffee switch
10. Double coffee switch| 11. Steam heating switch
12. Display screen
13. Water outlet
14. Spoon and Tamper
15. Simple coffee filter
16. Double coffee filter
17. Filter holder
18. Drip tray cover
19. Drip tray
20. Float
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Control panel. Fig. 2

1. Display
2. Knob
3. Power button

Note:
The graphics in this manual are schematic representations and may not exactly match the appliance.

BEFORE USE

• This device is packaged in a way as to protect it during transport. Take the device out of its box and remove all packaging materials. You can keep the original box and other packaging elements in a safe place. This will help you prevent damage to the device when transporting it in the future. In case the original packaging is disposed of, make sure all packaging materials are recycled accordingly.
• Make sure all parts and components are included and in good conditions. If there is any piece missing or in bad conditions, contact the official Cecotec Technical Support Service immediately.
• Remove the silicone cap from the water tank before using the machine.
• Clean all detachable components.

Box content

1. Coffee machine
2. Filter holder
3. Simple coffee filter
4. Double coffee filter
5. Pressing spoon

OPERATION

• Power button. Press the power button once to start preheating, this icon is always on during preheating.
• The indicator for the single and double coffee buttons will also flash during this process. After preheating, the 3 previous lights are always on. Press the power button again to switch off during the heating process or after it is finished.
• Single coffee function button , press to start brewing after preheating, brew automatically until the machine stops operating or touch the button again to stop during the brewing process. During the brewing process, the single coffee indicator flashes, and the buzzer beeps when the brewing is finished. The indicator light becomes steady.
• Double button . press to start brewing after preheating, brew automatically until the machine stops operating or touch the button again to stop during the brewing process. During the brewing process, the double coffee indicator flashes, and the buzzer beeps when the brewing is finished. The indicator light becomes steady.
• Steam preheat button : touch this button and the indicator will flash to preheat the steam. Once preheating is finished, the indicator of the on and steam buttons remain fixed. The steam/hot water selector must be turned to the operating position
• Steam/hot water selector: the steam selector is closed when the knob points to the opposite position to the steam or hot water operation icon when the steam button is turned on.
• Hot water: When the machine is in coffee mode (92°C), turn the selector to the operating position and the steam pipe will give hot water.
• Steam: When the machine is in steam mode (130°C), turn the selector to the operating position and the steam pipe will give steam.

Note: when the device is switched on and the steam/hot water selector is open, the steam preheat indicator flashes rapidly showing E-1 on the display, which means that the steam button is not closed and must be closed.
Coffee machine status

1. Coffee machine preheating process or steam preheating: flashes alternatively.
2. :once the coffee machine has heated up, the status is displayed in degrees Celsius.
3. :once the steam preheating is finished, the status is displayed in degrees Celsius.
4. :the coffee machine enters the operating made, starts to brew coffee or steam and counts down the time. After steaming and wanting to use another function, the device counts down 60 seconds to cool down the device.

Espresso coffee

1. Open the lid, remove the water tank and pour adequate water into the tank. Do not exceed MAX capacity.

2. Re-install the water tank and close the Lid.

3. Plug in the power plug, the control panel is all switched on and then switched off. Touch the power switch, the single and double coffee indicators flash, the steam switch indicator lights up steady and the machine starts to heat up. After about 1 minute, all indicators are steady, indicating that preheating is complete.

4. Take out the filter holder, pour the ground coffee (9 grams for single and 16 for double) as preferred into the corresponding coffee filter with the spoon, then press the ground coffee firmly with the spoon/presser, wipe off the excess ground coffee that overflows the edge of the filter holder, to avoid damaging the sealing ring of the group head.
   Note: if too much ground coffee is left on the edge of the filter, it is easy to cause a poor seal and water leakage.

5. Position and rotate the filter holder assembly counterclockwise from position  to position and tighten it correctly.

6. Place the cup(s) under the coffee spout.

7. Touch the single or double coffee switch and the machine will start pumping water and coffee will come out of the filter holder hole.

8. The machine stops operating at the end of the preset time and the indicators remain fixed. Remove the cup of coffee.
   Warning: Do not leave the coffee machine unattended during the brewing process, as it sometimes requires manual operation.

9. Once the coffee has been brewed, remove the high-pressure filter holder assembly by turning it clockwise, clean the coffee grounds from the filter in good time and rinse it with hot water. Touch the button for one or two cups of coffee, rinse the spout with water, install the clean high-pressure filter holder assembly in the spout and wait for the next use.

Warning: Do not touch the hot surfaces of the machine with your hands to avoid burns, especially the pouring spout and the steam nozzle when using the machine.
How to get the perfect coffee?

• The grind of the coffee bean and the quality of the grind largely determine the quality of the coffee, if the grind is too coarse, the coffee extract is inadequate, the flavour is light, the colour is lighter, and the cream will also be too fine. If the grind is too fine, the coffee is over-extracted, it will be too dark, and there will be no cream, in many cases it can block the coffee output if it is too finely ground or too heavily pressed.
• The use of freshly ground coffee is recommended to improve the coffee result.

1. Select a ground coffee bean of medium size, neither too fine nor too coarse.
2. It is recommended to weigh each time you make coffee to be sure of the amount of ground coffee added (single cup: 9-9.5g; double cup: 16-16.5g), and to compact the ground coffee with the presser spoon.
3. The surface of the pressed ground coffee should be about 3 mm from the edge of the filter cup (important indicator). Too high or too low will affect the extraction pressure and coffee effect, please reduce or increase the amount of ground coffee.
4. Amount of liquid coffee, single cup of coffee: 25-35 mL; double cup of coffee: 40-60 mL.
5. It is very important to understand that, in order to make a perfect coffee, with texture, body, aroma, cream, etc., many variables come into play that can affect the final result. It is recommended to try different coffee grinds with different pressing pressures  to get the best result.

Hot water

1. Place a container under the hot water spout.
2. When the indicator lights on the single-cup and double-cup switches stay on, open the steam selector and turn it to the maximum position, hot water will immediately come out of the steamer. The indicator for one and two cups of coffee flashes during the hot-water preparation process.
3. When the hot water reaches the desired amount, turn the steam selector clockwise to the off position, and the hot water will stop coming out.

Reminder: The hot water function can also be used to quickly cool the coffee machine.
Note: When using such function, be careful with hot parts of the machine. Especially the water outlet (filter holder), the hot water nozzle and the steam pipe. During operation, do not put your hands on the above-mentioned parts for any reason.
Steam

1. Place a container under the steam outlet.
2. Touch the steam button, preheating starts, the indicator on the one-cup and two-cup coffee switch goes out, the steam indicator flashes, wait for the steam indicator to light up, preheating is finished.
3. Place a cup under the steam nozzle, allow the steam nozzle to be inserted into the liquid.
4. Turn on the steam selector and wait for the steam to come out.
5. Turn off the steam selector when the desired temperature is reached, now the steam stops.

Note: clean the steam nozzle immediately after use to prevent the formation of deposits in the milk. Note: the diameter of the glass must not be less than 70 + 5 mm. Because it is heated by steam to prevent overflows or spillage of liquids when steam is released.
Note: if you want to make coffee or hot water after using the steam function, you will See a 60-second countdown until the heating element reduces its temperature.
Warning: high hot water outlet temperature when in use.

ADVICE ON INDICATORS

on/off Indicator| Single-coffee indicator| Double-coffee indicator| Steam indicator| Digital display| Cause| Solution
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Light indicator on| Lights No| Lights No| Lights No| No display| Switch-on| –
Light indicator on| Flashing light indicator| Flashing light indicator| Light indicator on| “- – -”
Flashes up and down alternately| Coffee and hot water are being preheated| –
Light indicator on| Light indicator on| Light indicator on| Light indicator on| 92ºC| Coffee
and hot water preheating finished| –
Light indicator on| Flashing light indicator| Light Switch-on| Light Switch- on| Timing| Brewing a cup of coffee or water| –
Light indicator on| Light Yes| Flashing light indicator| Light Yes| Timing| Do double  Cup Coffee| –
Light indicator on| Light indicator on| Light indicator on| Flashing light indicator| “- – -”
Flashes up and down alternately| Steam is preheated| –
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Light indicator on| Light indicator on| Light indicator on| Flashing light indicator| 130ºC| Steam cooking Preheating finished| –
Light indicator on| Lights Yes| Light indicator on| Flashing light indicator| Timing| Steam production| –
Light indicator on| Light indicator on| Light indicator on| Flashing light indicator| 130ºC| Steam completed| –
Lights off| Lights No| Lights No| Lights No| No display| Standby for more than 30 minutes| Press the power button to reactivate
Light
indicator on| Lights No| Lights No| Flashing light indicator| E-1| Steam selector shows that steam  function is activated| Deactivate the steam function
Lights No| Lights No| Lights No| Lights No| E-3| Temperature sensor, fuse or internal power cable is faulty| Contact the Technical Support Service of Cecotec

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

1. Before cleaning, the machine must be switched off and cooled down.

2. Use aclean and damp cloth to clean the device surface.
   Note: Do not use abrasive sponges, alcohol or solvents.

3. Do not immerse the product in water.

4. Clean the outlet and the gasket under the top with a professional brush.

5. Clean the steam outlet, confirm that there are no obstructions.

6. Remove the filter holder by turning it anticlockwise, remove any coffee residue from the inside, then you can clean it with a cleaner, but, finally, you should rinse it with clean water.

7. Clean all accessories in water and dry them thoroughly.

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

9. Clean the water tank regularly.

Decalcification
Over time, the machine accumulates limescale deposits, so it is necessary to descale the machine every 2 months.

• Pour water and descaler into the water tank up to the MAX capacity according to the proportion established by the descaler manufacturer.
• Place the filter holder without ground coffee inside the group.
• Consume half of the tank by making double coffees.
• Consume the other half of the tank by using hot water.

Repeat the step from point 1 but only using purified water to remove the descaler residues.
Repeat this process as many times as necessary to remove all the residues.

Troubleshooting

tank.
Remains of mineral deposits in the internal passages.| Perform the descaling process.
You have not removed the silicone plug from the water tank inlet.| Remove the silicone plug from the water tank inlet.
Machine malfunctions.| Contact the Technical Support Service of Cecotec.
No steam is generated| Steam nozzle clogged.| Clean the steam nozzle and perform the descaling process.
Water tank is empty.| Pour water into the water tank.
Machine malfunctions.| Contact the Technical Support Service of Cecotec.
The coffee comes out of the edge of the filter holder.| There is too much coffee in the filter.| Turn off the machine and wait for it to cool down. Clean the filter and then pour in the ground coffee in appropriate quantities.
There is ground coffee in the sealing ring of the filter holder.
Machine malfunctions.| Contact the Technical Support Service of Cecotec.
Coffee comes out too slowly or no coffee comes out at all| The ground coffee is too fine, and the filter is clogged.| Use coarser ground coffee beans.
Filter holes are clogged.| Brush and wipe clean the filters.
The water tank is not installed.| Install the water tank.
Water leakage at the bottom of the machine| The drip tray is full.| Empty and clean the drip tray.
Machine malfunctions.| Contact the Technical Support Service of Cecotec.
The machine does not work| The power cable is not properly plugged in.| Plug the power cord correctly into a power outlet.
NTC is short circuited (E-3).| Contact the Technical Support Service of Cecotec.
Machine malfunctions.
Steam cannot make foam| The steam indicator is not lit.| Wait until the steam indicator is on.
Container is too large, or shape does not fit.| Use a tall, narrow cup or garland cup.
Type of milk used| Use whole cold milk

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Product reference: 01986
Product: Power Espresso 20 Barista Compact
Power: 1230 – 1465 W
Voltage: 220 – 240 V
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Technical specifications may change without prior notice to improve product quality.
Made in China | Designed in Spain

DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES

**** This symbol indicates that, according to the applicable regulations, the product and/or batteries must be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches the end of its shelf life, you should dispose of the cells/batteries/accumulators and take them to a collection point designated by the local authorities.
Consumers must contact their local authorities or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of old appliances and/or their batteries.
Compliance with the above guidelines will help protecting the environment.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND WARRANTY

Cecotec shall be liable to the end user or consumer for any lack of conformity that exists at the time of delivery of the product under the terms, conditions, and deadlines established by the applicable regulations.
It is recommended that repairs are carried out by qualified personnel.
If at any moment you detect any problem with your product or have any doubt, do not hesitate to contact the official Cecotec Technical Support Service at +34 963 210 728.

COPYRIGHT

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