la Pavoni BAR Volumetric Coffee Machine Instruction Manual

Pavoni BAR Volumetric Coffee Machine

Product Information

Specifications:

• Brand: DOMUS BAR
• Model: 1
• Languages: NO, FI, PL, DA, RU, SV, PT, ES, NL, DE, FR, EN, IT

Product Description:
The DOMUS BAR is a coffee machine designed for home use. It features a compact design and easy operation.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions:
Before operating the machine, carefully read the instruction manual to ensure safe usage.

Setup:
Remove all packaging materials from the machine and ensure the water tank is filled before use.

Cleaning:
Regularly clean the machine by unplugging it, allowing it to cool, and using a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use abrasive detergents or immerse the machine in water.

Decalcification:
Refer to the manual for instructions on how to descale the machine when necessary.

Troubleshooting:
If the machine malfunctions, refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual for possible causes and solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: How often should I clean the machine?
  A: It is recommended to clean the machine at least once a week to maintain optimal performance.

• Q: What should I do if the machine does not produce steam?
  A: Clean the steam hole with a needle and ensure that there is water in the tank. Refer to the manual for further instructions.

• Q: Why is the power indicator light not turning on?
  A: Check the power source, ensure the power cord is properly plugged in, and contact customer support if needed.

Dear Customer,
Thank you for having purchased one of our products, which has been manufactured using the latest technological innovations. By carefully following some simple instructions regarding the correct use of our product in compliance with the essential safety instructions indicated in this manual, you will be able to obtain the best performance and enjoy the remarkable reliability of this product over the years. In case of faults, please contact one of our Service Centres that are at your disposal from now on.

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Important information is indicated by these symbols. It is imperative that you comply with these instructions.

SAFETY WARNINGS

GENERAL WARNINGS
This manual is an integral and essential part of the product. Please read these sections carefully as they provide important information regarding safe installation, use and maintenance. Keep these instructions carefully for future reference.

• Keep the packaging materials out of the reach of children.

• The appliance has been designed exclusively for preparing espresso coffee and hot drinks using hot water or steam and for preheating cups.

• Improper use of the appliance could be hazardous for the user

• This appliance is intended for household and similar use such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other work environments, in communities, by guests in hotels, motels and other residential type facilities and in bed and breakfast accommodation. It is not suitable for continuous professional use.

• Keep the appliance and its power cable out of the reach of children.

• Warnings against improper use

• Do not install the appliance in areas where jets of water could be used.

• The appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
  by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or who lack experience and knowledge as long as they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and understand the hazards involved.

• The appliance should be installed in a place where it can only be used by personnel who have the knowledge and experience to use it, especially as regards safety and hygiene.

• The manufacturer accepts no liability if any of the components of the appliance are tampered with.

• Cleaning and maintenance must
  not be carried out by unsupervised children.

• Any use other than that described above is considered improper and could be hazardous. The manufacturer accepts no liability for injury or damage resulting from the improper use of the appliance.

• The manufacturer accepts no liability for the use of non-original spare parts and/or accessories.

• The manufacturer accepts no liability for repairs that are not carried out by authorized service centres.

• The appliance must not be left unattended or used outdoors.

• The appliance must not be exposed to atmospheric agents (rain, sun, frost).

• Empty the boiler and the water pipes if the appliance is stored in rooms where the temperature can fall below freezing.

• Do not clean the appliance by spraying or immerse it in water.

In all the above-mentioned cases, the warranty will become void.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY INFORMATION
As with all electrical appliances, the risk of electric shocks cannot be entirely excluded, so follow the safety recommendations carefully.

• Before switching on the appliance, make sure that the voltage indicated on the data plate on the back of the appliance is the same as the mains voltage and that the electrical system is earthed.
• Do not tamper with the appliance. Please contact an authorized technician or the nearest service centre if you experience any faults with the appliance.
• Do not touch the appliance if your hands or feet are wet.
• Do not touch the electric plug with wet hands.
• Make sure that the power outlet is always easily accessible so that the appliance can be unplugged whenever necessary.
• If you want to remove the plug from the socket, grasp the plug directly. Never pull the cable as it could become damaged.
• Remove the plug from the socket in order to disconnect the appliance completely.
• In the event faults, do not attempt to repair the appliance. Switch off the appliance, remove the plug from the power outlet and contact Technical Support.
• If the plug or power cable become damaged, they should only be replaced by the Technical Support Service.
• Do not use adapters, power strips and/or extension cables. If you do have to use them, only use simple adaptors, power strips and extension cables that conform to safety regulations. Take care not to exceed the maximum load indicated on the simple adaptor and the extension cable and the maximum power indicated on the power strip.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply if it is to be left unattended and before assembly, disassembly and cleaning.
• To reduce the risk of injury, do not let the power cord hang loosely from the table and do not leave it close to hot surfaces, edges or sharp objects.

SCALDING HAZARD
This appliance produces hot water and steam, so carefully follow the safety warnings below.

• Avoid contact with water spray or jets of steam.
• When the appliance is in operation, do not touch the cup warmer shelf as it is hot.
• Do not direct jets of steam or hot water towards parts of the body.
• Be careful when touching the steam /hot water nozzle (6).
• Do not remove the filter holder (8) while coffee is being brewed.
• The parts marked with “CAUTION HOT” are very hot, so handle and use them with maximum care.
• Only place cups and glass cups for use with the espresso machine on the cup warmer shelf (2). Do not place other items on the cup warmer shelf.
• Dry the cups thoroughly before placing them on the cup warmer shelf (2).

DESCRIPTION

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

• 1. Water tank
• 2. Cup warmer
• 3. Steam / water ready light
• 4. Hot water / steam knob
• 5. Group head
• 6. Steam / hot water supply nozzle
• 7. Removable drip tray grid
• 8. Filter holder
• 9. Filter – 1 cup
• 10. Filter basket for 2 cups
• 11. Main on/off switch
• 12. Steam dispensing switch
• 13. Coffee / hot water switch
• 14. Power on light
• 17. Coffee bean container
• 18. Coffee pod filter
• 19. Removable water drainage tray
• 20. Removable ground coffee collection tray
• 21. Ground coffee dispensing button
• 22. Numbered Label
• 23. Grinding adjustment knob
• 24. Ground coffee dispenser
• 25. Pressure gauge
• 26. Tamper

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME

• Take the espresso machine out of the box and remove all bags and packaging materials.
• Place the espresso machine on a stable and level surface, away from sources of heat and water taps.
• Remove the water tank cover (1) located on the back of the machine and take out the tank, taking care not to damage the tubes inside it.
• Fill the tank with cold water.
• Put the water tank back into its seat (1), making sure that the tubes have not been bent and that the filter at the end of one of them is firmly in place.
• Insert the power plug into an electric socket (check its voltage).
• Insert the filter holder (8) into the retainer ring of the group head (5) by rotating it from left to the right. Leave it there so that it can warm up ready for use.
• Turn on the machine by pressing the main switch (11). The power on lamp (14) comes on to indicate that the machine is powered.
• Open the steam / hot water knob (4).
• Press the steam dispensing switch (12) and the coffee / hot water switch (13).
• When water starts to come out of the steam / hot water nozzle (6), press the coffee / hot water switch (13) and the steam switch (12) again and close the steam / hot water knob (4).
• After having carried out these operations, the machine can also be left on.

GRINDING ADJUSTMENT
There is a numbered label (22) on the coffee bean container (17) that acts as an indicator for the degree of grinding: “.7.6.5.4.3.2.1”.

• Use the mark on the frame of the machine as a reference point and turn the grinding adjustment knob (23); the numbered label will turn accordingly.
• The higher numbers correspond to a coarser grind and consequently the lower numbers correspond to a finer grind.
• It is important to set the grinding adjustment correctly in order to obtain a good creamy cup of coffee. It therefore must be adjusted according to the different types of coffee available on the market. We recommend using setting 3.

PREPARING ESPRESSO COFFEE WITH COFFEE BEANS

• Make sure that there is water in the tank (1).
• Press the main switch (11). The power indicator light (14) and the steam/coffee ready light (3) will come on (only if the machine is off, otherwise go to the next step).
• The machine is ready for use as soon as the steam / coffee ready indicator light (3) turns off.
• Insert the 1-cup filter (9) or 2-cup filter (10) into the filter holder (8) that has already been warmed.
• Place the coffee beans into the container (17).
• Push the ground coffee dispensing button (21) with the filter holder (8) to activate the coffee grinder. Once the required amount of coffee has been dispensed, remove the filter holder (8) thereby releasing the ground coffee dispensing button (21).
• Press the coffee using the tamper (26) provided and clean any residue from the edge of the filter.
• Insert the filter holder (8) into the retainer ring of the group head (5) by rotating it firmly from left to the right; then place the cups on the removable drip tray grid (7).
• Press the coffee / hot water switch (13).
• Once the required amount of coffee has been dispensed, press the coffee /hot water switch again (13).
• Remove the filter holder (8) and throw away the coffee grounds.

PREPARING AN ESPRESSO WITH PAPER COFFEE PODS

• Make sure that there is water in the tank (1).
• Press the main switch (11). The power indicator light (14) and the steam/coffee ready light (3) will come on (only if the machine is off, otherwise go to the next step).
• The machine is ready for use as soon as the steam/coffee ready indicator light (3) turns off.
• Insert the coffee pod filter (18) in the filter holder (8) that has already been warmed as described in step 4.
• Unwrap the pod, taking care not to damage the pod itself.
• Place the pod into the pod filter (18).
• Insert the filter holder (8) into the retainer ring of the group head (5) by rotating it firmly from left to the right; then place the cups on the removable drip tray grid (7).
• Press the coffee / hot water switch (13).
• Once the required amount of coffee has been dispensed, press the coffee /hot water switch again (13).
• Remove the filter holder (8) and throw away the used pod.

STEAM

• Make sure that there is water in the tank (1).
• Press the main switch (11). The power indicator light (14) and the steam/coffee ready light (3) will come on (only if the machine is off, otherwise go to the next step).
• Press the steam dispensing switch (12).
• The machine is ready for use as soon as the steam/coffee ready indicator light (3) turns off.
• Open the steam / hot water knob (4). Water will come out first, followed by steam.
• Place the container with the required drink under the steam / hot water dispensing nozzle (6) and rotate the knob completely.
• When finished, close the steam / hot water knob (4) and press the steam dispensing switch (12).
• Open the steam / hot water knob (4) again and press the steam dispensing switch (12) and the coffee / hot water switch (13). When water flows out of the steam / hot water nozzle (6), close the steam/hot water knob (4) and at the same time press the coffee / hot water switch (13) and the steam switch (12) again. Clean the steam / hot water nozzle (6) thoroughly.

HOT WATER

• Make sure that there is water in the tank (1).
• Press the main switch (11). The power indicator light (14) and the steam/ coffee ready light (3) will come on (only if the machine is off, otherwise go to the next step).
• The machine is ready for use as soon as the steam/coffee ready indicator light (3) turns off.
• Open the steam / hot water knob (4).
• Press the steam dispensing switch (12) and the coffee / hot water switch (13). Hot water immediately flows out from the steam / hot water nozzle (6).
• Once you have dispensed the required amount of water, press the coffee / hot water switch (13) and the steam switch (12) again, then close the steam / hot water knob (4).
• After dispensing hot water, make sure that there is still water in the tank (1).
• It is not necessary to wash the 1-cup (9) and 2-cup (10) filters and the pod filter (18) after every use. However, it is important that you make sure that the holes are not blocked.
• For best results, we recommend that you warm the cups on the cup-warmer (2), which only works when the machine is switched on.

CLEANING AND CARE
Cleaning and maintenance are essential, both to ensure the quality of the coffee and the durability of the appliance. The machine should be cleaned at least once a week. Before starting, unplug the appliance and wait for it to cool down. Use a soft, preferably microfibre cloth, moistened with plain water. Do not use abrasive detergents and do not immerse the machine in water. The removable parts of the machine can be cleaned under warm running water. Do not wash the filters and filter holder in a dishwasher. It is not necessary to clean the filters after every use, just make sure the holes are not blocked. However, to ensure your machine provides the best performance, you should thoroughly clean the steam / hot water nozzle and filter holder after each use. Clean the filter holder to remove greasy coffee residues that can affect the taste of your espresso. Clean the outside of the steam / hot water nozzle with a damp cloth and dispense a small amount of steam to eliminate any milk residues from the inside as these could obstruct the passage of steam, making it more difficult to froth milk properly.

BACKFLUSHING
It is recommended that you do this at least once a week and / or at least every 100 coffees brewed The following instructions apply to all types of group heads mounted on our espresso machines.

Items required:

• Blind filter
• Brush
• Espresso machine cleaner

CLEANING THE GROUP HEAD

• Procedure:
  • Insert the blind filter into the filter holder
  • Place 1 teaspoon (3-5 grams) of detergent powder into the blind filter
  • Insert the filter holder into the group head
  • Turn on the coffee switch for about 10 seconds
  • Stop dispensing coffee for about 10 seconds
  • Repeat this 5 times without removing the filter holder from the group head
  • Remove the filter holder, turn the coffee dispensing switch on and rinse the filter holder with the hot water that comes out of the group head. Then turn the switch off.
  • Use the brush to clean the bottom of the group head, the group head gasket and the group head retainer ring. Clean with a damp cloth to remove coffee powder residues.
  • Put the filter holder back onto the group head and repeat steps 4-5-6 without the detergent powder to rinse it
  • Then throw away the first coffee that you make

CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES BY IMMERSION. FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

• Place the filters and the filter holder in a container with the handle of the filter holder facing upwards
• Pour 3 teaspoons (10 grams) of detergent powder into the container
• Pour very hot water into the container until the metal bowl of the filter holder is covered
• Wait at least 15 minutes
• Remove the parts and rinse them with plenty of warm potable water
• Then throw away the first coffee that you make.

DESCALING THE MACHINE

It is normal for limescale to build up when the machine is used. The speed of build-up depends on the frequency of use of the appliance and the hardness of the water. To prevent the formation of limescale, which also deposits in the internal circuits, we recommend that you use and periodically replace a resin water filter to soften the water. When placed in the tank, the filter removes calcium and magnesium salts from the water that would otherwise precipitate out and form limescale deposits, which will affect the taste of your coffee. Remember that the filter loses its effectiveness after a certain number of litres treated. To avoid possible damage to machine components, ONLY INSERT NATURAL DESCALERS INTO THE WATER TANK.

TROUBLESHOOTING

La Pavoni spa – via Privata Gorizia, 7 – San giuliano milanese (MI) – Italy –
Telefono +39 02 98217.1
Fax +39 02 9821787
www.lapavoni.com
e-mail: espresso@lapavoni.it

References

• La Pavoni Espresso Coffee Machines

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