BESTRON AES480 Espresso Maker Instruction Manual

BESTRON AES480 Espresso Maker

Specifications:

• Model: AES480
• Voltage: 220-240V
• Frequency: 50-60 Hz
• Power: 480 Watts
• Noise Level: 70 dB(A)
• Max. Capacity: 1 cup
• Max. Continuous Usage Time: 19×17.5×25.5 cm
• Cable Length: 70 cm

Product Usage Instructions

General Operation:
The espresso maker comes with various components including a lid, coffee pot, tube, aroma filter, sealing ring, filter disc, coffee holder, pressure relief valve, water reservoir, switch with indicator light, base, cord, and plug.

First Use:

1. Remove the packaging.
2. Clean the device following the cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Making Espresso:

1. Remove the coffee pot with water reservoir from the base.
2. Separate the coffee pot from the water reservoir by twisting counterclockwise.
3. Take out the coffee holder from the water reservoir.
4. Fill the water reservoir with cold water up to the pressure relief valve.
5. Add espresso grounds to the coffee holder and spread them evenly.
6. Fill the coffee holder up to the halfway mark.
7. Place the filter disc on top of the coffee holder.
8. Put the coffee pot on the water reservoir and screw it on securely.

FAQ:

1. Q: What should I do if I encounter a malfunction with the espresso maker?
   A: In case of a malfunction, please contact Bestron’s customer service at www.bestron.com/service for assistance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• This appliance is not intended for professional use, but is intended for domestic and similar use, such as in staff kitchens, in shops, offices and other working environments, by guests in hotels, motels and other residential environments, in Bed & Breakfast type environments and farms.
• Make sure that the mains voltage matches with the voltage shown on the rating plate.
• Always install the appliance on a stable and level surface where it cannot fall over.
• Parts of this appliance may become warm or hot. Avoid burning yourself. Do not touch.
• Your hands must be dry when you touch this appliance, it’s cord and plug.
• This appliance must lose its heat so give it sufficient clearance around it. Also do not cover it.
• This appliance, it’s cord and plug may not come into contact with water.
• Do not touch this appliance if it have been in contact with water. Immediately unplug it.
• This appliance, it’s cord and plug may not come into contact with heat sources or open fire.
• Never let the cord hang over the edge of the sink, a worktop or a table.
• Always remove the plug from the socket when you are not using the electrical appliance.
• Remove the plug from the socket by pulling the plug itself and not the cord.
• Do not use the electrical appliance if the cord is damaged.
• Do not switch on this appliance with an external timer or a separate remote controlled system.
• If the appliance or cord is defective, do not attempt to repair it yourself. Always have repairs carried out by a qualified technician. It must be replaced by the manufacturer, a technical service provider or a person with equivalent qualifications, to avoid any danger.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards.
• Children are not allowed to clean and maintain the appliance, except if they are over the age of 8 years old and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and the cable out of reach of children under the age of 8 years old.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Be careful when using the appliance outdoors.
• Never use the appliance in damp or wet locations.
• Thoroughly clean the appliance after use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).

ENVIRONMENT

• Dispose of packaging material such as plastic and cardboard boxes in the designated containers.
• Do not dispose of this product as normal domestic waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electric and electronic equipment. Look for the symbol on the product, the user instructions or the packaging showing the type of waste.
• The materials can be used as indicated. By helping us reuse and process the materials or otherwise recycle the old equipment, you will be making an important contribution towards the protection of the environment.
• Your municipality can tell you where to find the designated waste collection point in your neighbourhood.

SERVICE

In the unlikely event of a malfunction, please contact Bestron customer service: www.bestron.com/service

Technical Specifications

Model| AES480
Mains| 220- 240V
Frequency (Hz)| 50- 60
Safety Class| 1
Power (Watt)| 480
Noise (dB(A))| –
Max. Capacity| –
Maximum continuous operating time (KB)| –
Dimensions (L x W x H) (cm)| 19×17,5×25,5
Cable length (cm)| 70

OPERATION – General information

The below description goes with the image on page 2.

1. Lid
2. Coffee carafe
3. Tube
4. Aroma filter (placed in the bottom of the coffee pot)
5. Sealing ring (placed in the bottom of the coffee pot)
6. Filter disc
7. Coffee container
8. Pressure release valve
9. Water reservoir
10. Switch with pilot light
11. Base
12. Cord and plug

OPERATION – Before first use

1. Remove the packaging.

2. Clean the appliance See “Cleaning and maintenance”.
   WARNING:
   

   • The first few times, your coffee may have a metallic taste. To prevent this, you’ll first have to brew a ‘try-out’ pot four to five times. Do not use your best coffee beans for it, the coffee these test rounds produce is not meant to be served.

3. Brew a carafe of espresso. See “Brewing espresso”.

4. Rinse the carafe with hot water.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 around five times.

After ample time, the inside of the carafe will discolor and attain a dark, coffee-colored layer. When this has happened, your espressomaker is ready for optimal use.

OPERATION – Brewing espresso
WARNING:

• During use the metal parts become hot. Hold the water reservoir only by the plastic part and the coffee carafe only by the handle.

• Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the appliance is not in use.

• Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface.

  1. Remove the coffee carafe and water reservoir (9) from the base (11).
  2. Remove the coffee carafe from the water reservoir by holding the water reservoir (by the plastic part) and the coffee carafe (by the handle) and unscrewing it counter-clockwise.
  3. Remove the coffee container (7) from the water reservoir.
  4. Fill the water reservoir with cold water up to the pressure release valve (8).
     WARNING:
     
  • Do not fill the water reservoir beyond the pressure release valve (8).
  5. Place back the coffee container in the water reservoir.
  6. Fill the coffee container with espresso grounds and spread the grounds evenly over the surface. Fill it up to the marking halfway the container.
     WARNING:
  • Do not fill the container beyond the marking halfway the container.
  • When using very finely ground espresso, the filter may become blocked more easily.
  • Do not press the espresso grounds.
  7. Place the filter disc (6) on top of the coffee container.
  8. Place the coffee carafe on the water reservoir; hold the water reservoir still and turn the coffee carafe clockwise on the water reservoir until it is tight.
  9. Close the cover of the coffee carafe.
  10. Place the coffee carafe and water reservoir on the base.
  11. Put the plug in the wall socket.
  12. Press the switch (10) downwards so the pilot light is lit.
      The water in the water reservoir will now boil and force itself upwards through the espresso grounds into the coffee carafe. This is accompanied by a bubbling sound and hissing.
      WARNING:
  • Keep the lid on the coffee carafe closed while brewing the espresso.
  13. When the coffee is ready, turn off the device. Leave the appliance be for at least two minutes, so that the pressure remaining in the water reservoir dissipates.
  14. Remove the coffee carafe from the water reservoir. Note: the water reservoir and coffee carafe are hot, hold the water reservoir only by the plastic part and the coffee carafe only by the handle.
  15. Stir the espresso in the coffee carafe so that all of the espresso tastes the same.
  16. Your espresso is now ready for serving.
  17. Remove the coffee grounds from the coffee container only after the appliance has cooled down.

After 30 minutes the coffeemaker switches off automatically. The pilot light goes out also. Switch to 0 and then to 1 when you wish to make coffee again. The indicator light will light again.

OPERATION – Problem solving
If a great deal of steam comes out of the opening between the water reservoir and the coffee carafe while brewing the espresso, this can be caused by one of three things:

• The coffee carafe is not properly tight on the water reservoir.
• There is too much coffee in the coffee holder.
• There is too much water in the reservoir.

Switch the appliance off by removing the plug from the wall socket, allow the appliance to cool and then start brewing espresso once more. Pay attention to the maximum quantity of coffee and water and make sure that the coffee carafe is tightly screwed onto the water reservoir.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE – Cleaning after use

Clean the appliance and the loose parts thoroughly after each use:

1. Remove the plug from the plug socket.

2. Allow the appliance and its parts to cool down.

3. Clean the coffee carafe and the coffee holder with hot water. If the holes in the filter are blocked, use a pin to prick them open.
   Aside from the filter disc (6) the device also contains an aroma filter (4) and a sealing ring (5). The parts can be found in the bottom of the coffee carafe (2). It may be necessary to clean the aroma filter after use. If so, make sure to place back the sealing ring correctly.

4. Rinse the inside of the boiler with hot water.

5. Clean the base and the outside of the boiler with a damp cloth.

6. Dry the parts thoroughly.

7. Keep the appliance in a dry place.

WARNING:

• Verify that the appliance is not connected to the power supply before you start to clean it.
• Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning products or sharp objects (such as a knife or a hard brush) to clean the appliance.
• Never immerse the base in water or in other liquids.
• The appliance and its parts are not dishwasher-proof.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE – Descaling

Limescale will form in the appliance, especially in areas with hard water. This blocks the filters and pipes inside the appliance. Therefore, descale the appliance regularly.

1. Fill the boiler with descaler up to the pressure release valve. Note: use a substance that is specially meant for espresso appliances. Do not use any vinegar-based substances. This can damage the seal in the bottom of the coffee carafe.
2. First run the appliance once with only descaler and no coffee. See ‘Brewing espresso’.
3. Rinse the coffee carafe, the coffee holder and the boiler thoroughly with hot water.
4. Let the appliance run a few times with only water and no coffee. See ‘Brewing espresso’.
5. Clean the appliance. See “Cleaning and maintenance – Cleaning after use”.

WARNING:

• If by descaling the coffee-colored layer in your carafe dissipates or becomes too affected, repeat the steps described under “Function – Before first use”.

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