User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine User’s Manual __________________________ Subject to change without notice Page 1 of 25
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Summary Page Description 3 General data 4 Important safeguards 5 Introduction 6 Instruction for use 8 Description of external components 9 Installation 10 Technical data 11 Start up 15 Brewing espresso 18 Dispensing steam 19 Dispensing hot water 20 How to disassemble/dismantle the machine 21 Proper care and maintenance 22 Espresso glossary and recipes 23 Trouble shooting __________________________ Subject to change without notice
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine General data Manufacturer: ECM S.p.A. Viale delle Industrie 26 20090 Settala (Mi) Italy Phone Fax Email Model: Giotto Manufactured since: 1997 + 39 02 950 754 1 + 39 02 950 754 99 ecm@ecm-espresso.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Important Safeguards 1. Read all Instructions 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle or knobs. 3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord and plugs in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts. 6.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Introduction Please read this technical handbook carefully since it provides important information on the correct installation, use and maintenance of your ECM coffee machine. The information contained in this manual is necessary for the safe installation and operation of your ECM coffee machine. It should be retained in a safe place for future reference. Copies are available from your local ECM dealer.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Instruction for use This machine has been designed for the sole purpose of producing coffee, hot water and steam for hot beverages. All other uses are outside of the scope of this machine and, therefore, dangerous and hazardous. The machine has been designed from safe, accessible, durable components and materials and manufactured to the highest standards for use only in home / domestic environment.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Before any cleaning or maintenance the machine should be disconnected from the electric supply. Never pull the electrical supply cable. When cleaning the machine never use caustic or abrasive cleaning chemicals. To avoid electric shocks: Do not immerse machine itself, cord and plugs in water or other liquid and do never let machine’s internal parts get in touch with liquids.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Description of external components Fig. A 1 Steam valve handle. Turn left to open steam; turn right to shut. 2 Steam wand. Can become hot and cause burns. Caution! 3 Boiler pressure gauge .Boiler pressure should be around 1 Bar. 4 Machine’s on/off switch. Position “0” = off; position “1” = on. 5 Control lamp “Machine on” (when lightening) 6 Brewing head. It’s very hot and can cause burns! Caution! 7 Filter holder.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Installation All ECM machines are designed to ensure maximum possible user safety. It is, however, an important responsibility of the user to observe the following safety codes to further enhance safe installation and operation. Always ensure that hazardous packing items such as plastic bags, styrofoam, nails, etc. are properly disposed of to prevent accidental injury to children or other persons.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Technical data Brewing groups: 1 Hot steam wands: 1 Hot water wands: 1 Coffee portion control: Manual Boiler water level control: Automatic Voltage: Please see machines data plate Frequency: Please see machines data plate Wattage: 1300 W Dimensions: Width Depth Height 330 mm (13 inches) 425 mm (16.8 inches) 350 mm (13.8 inches) Weight: 23 kg (app.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Start up Parts which can become hot and cause injuries. Caution! Fig. A Never touch the following parts. They are or can become hot and could cause burns: Fig. A Pos.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine We assume the machine is properly installed Before starting using the machine, please control the following: Fig. A 1. Lever (Fig. A-9) is completely down. 2. Steam handle (Fig. A-1) is closed. 3. Hot water handle (Fig. A-12) is closed. 4. On/off switch is on position “0” (=machine switched off) 5. Machine is unplugged. 6. Drip tray (Fig. A-10) and its grid are properly placed into the machine.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Now please proceed as follows: Fig. A Fig. B 1. Remove the cover from the water reservoir Fig. B-2 2. Remove the water reservoir (Fig. B-2 and clean it carefully with food quality cleaning products. It’s very important that the water reservoir is always clean! Please repeat this operation every day and whenever necessary. 3. Fill the water tank with fresh drinking water to just over ¾ full. 4. Place the tank inside the machine taking care not to spill water.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine 5. Put on the cover on top of the water reservoir. 6. Plug in the machine. 7. Turn the on/off switch (Fig. A-4) to the on position “1” and open the steam handle (Fig. A-1). Boiler water fill starts (you will hear the pump’s noise). 8. When the boiler is properly filled with water, the pump will stop (=no more noise). Now close the steam handle (Fig. A-1). 9. The heating up of the boiler water starts. 10. Wait till the boiler pressure gauge (Fig.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Brewing espresso The below shown components are supplied with your machine (the one cup filter holder comes typically on special order) 1 1 1 1 1 1 Tamper (A) Measuring spoon (B) Two cups metal filter basket (C) Two cups filter handle (D) One cup metal filter basket (E) One cup filter handle (F) A B D F C E Suggestion: We strongly suggest that you train how to tighten the filterholder (with the metal filter basket firmly plugged in) into the brewing head
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Preparing one or two cups of espresso Preparing one cup 1. Use one cup filter handle (with 1 spout) 2. 3. Position the metal one cup filter basket firmly inside the filter holder Pour one measuring spoon (app. 6,5-7 g) of ground espresso coffee into the filter basket Tamp the ground coffee gently using the tamper supplied with the machine Tighten the filter holder firmly into the brewing head (Fig. A-6). Pull the lever (Fig. A-9) completely upwards. 4. 5. 6.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Preparing two cups of espresso coffee 1. Use two cups filter handle (with 2 spouts) 2. 3. Position the metal two cups filter basket firmly inside the filter holder Pour 2 measuring spoons (app. 13-14 g) of ground espresso coffee into the filter basket Tamp the ground coffee gently using the tamper supplied with the machine Tighten the filter holder firmly into the brewing head (Fig. A-6). Pull the lever (Fig. A-9) completely upwards. 4. 5. 6.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Dispensing steam to froth or heat up liquids 1. Fill a suitable ideally stainless steel pitcher (used for food only) with an insulated grip with the liquid to be heated up or frothed. 2. Position the steam nozzle of the steam wand (Fig. A-2) inside the liquid in the recipient just below the surface of the liquid. To avoid personal injury always ensure that the end nozzle of the steam pipe (Fig. A-2) is below the surface of the liquid to be steamed. 3.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine 5. When enough foam is achieved, submerge nozzle (going sidewise) and keep it in that position finishing heating milk until the pitcher is too warm to touch. Please remember that milk should never be steamed over app. 76°C (168°F). Milk steamed to over this temperature is scalded. 6. Close steam valve (fig. A-1) rapidly, then remove milk pitcher from steam wand. 7. Wipe the steam wand (Fig.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine How to disassemble/dismantle the machine The machine has to be disassembled and dismantled by an authorized technician. Disassembling of the machine: Operations to be effected with machine in working conditions at operating temperature. 1. Place a recipient (with insulated grip) under the hot water wand (Fig. A-11). 2. Open the hot water valve (Fig. A-12) and let hot water flow in the recipient. 3.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Proper Care and Maintenance Simple, routine care of your espresso machine is your best defence against poor quality shots, as well as preventing breakdowns or, even worse, personal injuries. After each use: 1. Wipe the steam wand (Fig. A-2) immediately after using with a non abrasive clean damp towel without touching it directly with any part of the body to avoid injury or damage due to the hot surface of steam wand end nozzle.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Espresso Glossary & recipes Recipes and glossary are depending also on personal taste and innovative thinking! Please use for the following properly ground and portioned espresso coffee. Please use app. 6,5 to 7 grams for each shot. You should consider a brewing time of app. 25” for a proper shot of espresso (or the part of espresso in a latté or other espresso based beverage. Espresso 25 cc (1 oz) served in a small pre-warmed espresso cup.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Trouble Shooting Problem Machine is switched on, water reservoir is filled but nothing happens (=pump doesn’t work when lever fig. A-9 is positioned upwards and boiler doesn’t heat up) Nothing happens No water / coffee from the group or coffee pouring slowly Possible causes The water tank isn’t positioned properly. Solutions Position the reservoir properly. Machine is not plugged in.
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine Problem Pump is making loud noise Possible causes Pump is running without water Pump is not running On/off switch is off Pump is faulty Water from water nozzle is brown and smells bad Milk in boiler Steam pressure is low to recover Low voltage at power supply Heating element damaged Steam flow from wand is low Shots pouring too fast Shots taste bad Hard water build up in boiler Steam pressure is low Steam nozzle partially clogged Milk in steam wand an
User’s manual Giotto espresso coffee machine (The following declaration is applicable for machines distributed in the European Community only) Declaration of CE conformity Manufacturer: ECM s.p.a. Viale delle Industrie 26 20090 Settala (Milano) Italy This is to confirm that the Giotto series of espresso machines has been manufactured according to the following standards: DIR. 89/336 DIR. 73/23 DIR.
