Andreja Premium Espresso Machine by Made In Italy Owner’s Manual
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Table Of Contents Table Of Contents .................................................................................................................... 1 Diagrams .................................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 3 First Time Set Up .....................
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Diagrams 1. Power Switch 2. Power Indicator Light 3. Heating Indicator Light 4. Ready Indicator Light 5. Water Reservoir 6. Hinged Reservoir Door 7. Cup Warming Tray 8. Steam Knob 9. Steam Wand 10. Hot Water Knob 11. Hot Water Wand 12. Steam Pressure Gauge 13. Pump(brew) Pressure Gauge 14. Portafilter 15. E61 Group Head 16. Brew Lever 17. Drip Tray 18. Single Portafilter 19. Double Portafilter 20. Cleaning Brush 21. Backflush Disc 22.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Introduction First of all, thank you for your business! You are going to love your new Andreja Premium espresso machine. It combines classic beauty, value, and great performance for making the best espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes you‟ve ever tasted! These instructions include tips that will help bring out the Barista that‟s hidden within! Enjoy your new machine! First Time Set Up Before using your machine, test your water for hardness using the provided test strips.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine First Time Set Up, Continued Before plugging the machine in, verify the steam and hot water knobs are closed and the brew lever is in the down position. Also make sure the power switch is in the center off “O” position and the drip tray is in place. Plug the machine into the outlet* and then turn the power switch to the fill “I”** position. The pump should come on to fill the boiler and then will turn off after the boiler has completed filling.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Before Each Use Verify the steam and hot water valves are both closed and your brew lever is pointing straight down. Fill the reservoir with cold softened water. Place whichever portafilter you intend to use into the group head and then turn the power switch to the on “II” position. Let the machine warm up for 30-45 minutes for optimal performance. Normal Operation Gauges The top gauge is for your boiler steam pressure.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Normal Operation, Continued Lights On the front of the machine there are 3 indicator lights. The green power light on the left will illuminate when the machine is in either the “I” FILL mode or “II” ON mode. On the right side of the machine is the red heating indicator light. The red light will illuminate every time the heating element is energized.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Normal Operation, Continued Water Reservoir The water reservoir can be accessed by opening the hinged reservoir door on the top of the machine. It is recommended that the reservoir be removed prior to filling to prevent the spilling of water inside the machine which can cause damage to sensitive electrical components.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Brewing Espresso First let me begin by explaining the three main variables of preparing great espresso. 1. Quantity of ground coffee 2. Tamping 3. The grind Quantity of ground coffee - Loosely fill the basket slightly mounding over the top. Then lightly run your finger arched across the basket from left to right, right to left, front to back, and then lay your finger flat on the basket and go from back to front to remove any excess coffee.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Brewing Espresso, Continued Cooling Flushes Before pulling a shot it may be necessary to perform a cooling flush. A cooling flush is done to bring the water temperature down to a more suitable level for brewing espresso so that it does not make the shot too hot and bitter tasting. The water for brewing espresso passes through a tube in the boiler called a heat exchange. The water on the outside of the heat exchange heats the brew water indirectly.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Steaming Milk - Basics First, let‟s talk about some of the things you need to learn in order to become „barista-like‟ in your techniques. Milk – Whole milk works best to steam, both in technique and in flavor! Lower fat milks contain mostly water which will not foam well and will be almost tasteless when steamed. After all your hard work you will be left with a less than desirable tasting beverage.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Steaming Milk - Technique As you face your espresso machine, point the steam arm over your drip tray and open up the steam valve in order to purge out any unwanted water that may have collected inside the wand due to condensation – you do not want that added to your delicious beverage! Next, position the steam arm so it is facing directly toward you and slightly angle it 45 degrees from the base.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Steaming Milk - Tips Helpful Tips and Information When turning the steam valve off, always keep the tip under the surface of the milk for approximately 3 seconds. If you pull it out too soon, you will destroy the nice velvety micro-foam.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Maintenance Backflushing is a vital maintenance procedure you must follow to help keep your machine running flawlessly for years to come. There are two types of backflushing; one with plain water, and the other with espresso machine cleaner. Plain water backflushing should be done at least once a week, however if you are so inclined, feel free to backflush with plain water as often as you like. It won't harm the machine and keeps the shower screen clean.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Maintenance – Continued Setting Pump (Brew) Pressure To set the pump pressure, install the backflush disc into your portafilter and then lock it into the group head. Remove the top cup warming tray to expose the expansion valve adjustment screw shown on the picture to the right. Raise the brew lever and then wait a few seconds for the pressure to rise. After the pressure has risen, use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the expansion valve adjustment screw.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Maintenance – Continued Setting Steam Pressure There have been a few different pressure stats in the Andreja through the years. They can all be found attached to a copper pipe coming out the back of the boiler as shown in the picture to the right. To adjust the pressure stat, unplug the machine from the outlet and then remove the outer shell. Locate the pressure stat in your machine using the picture below to identify which pressure stat you have.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Maintenance – Continued Group Gasket And Shower Screen Replacement The group gasket is a black rubber gasket that makes the seal between the portafilter and the group head. We recommend replacing the gasket on a yearly basis. The Andreja uses an E61 8.5mm gasket. They can be purchased from our website at the link below. http://www.chriscoffee.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Gasket and Screen Removal - Continued Method 2 If the gasket and screen will not come out using the previous method then you will need a scratch awl or ice pick to remove them. Using the scratch awl or ice pick, deeply pierce the gasket and then pry it down. If the gasket is old and dried out then it will be more difficult to remove and will come out in pieces. Repeat until all remnants of the old gasket are removed.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Gasket And Screen Installation - Continued Step 2 Remove the insert basket from one of your portafilters and then insert the screen and gasket into the portafilter as shown to the right. Step 3 With the gasket and screen in the portafilter, press the portafilter into the group head as shown. Apply equal upward pressure on the portafilter so the gasket goes in evenly.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Draining The Boiler To drain the machine first start with a cold machine. Pull the silicone hoses out of the reservoir and hang them into a container to catch water. Turn the power switch to the “I” fill position and then raise the brew lever until no more water exits the group head and then lower the lever. Turn the power switch to the off position and unplug the machine from the outlet. There is an access panel on the bottom of the machine.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Troubleshooting No Steam From Steam Wand Make sure the machine has been turned on for at least 15 minutes with the power switch in the “II” heating position. Check the upper gauge for steam pressure. Pressure should be around 1.2 bar. If the gauge is at zero then refer to the “Not Heating” section of the troubleshooting manual. If pressure is good then continue with steps below. Check the steam tip for a blockage. Clean steam tip holes with a paper clip.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Troubleshooting – Continued Not Heating Verify the machine is plugged into the outlet and the outlet has power. Verify the power switch is in the “II” heating position. Make sure the water reservoir is filled and the silicone hoses are at the bottom and not kinked. Turn the power switch off, unplug the machine and then wait 5 seconds and then plug the machine back in and turn the power switch on. Check the resettable hi-limit switch on the boiler.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Troubleshooting – Continued Espresso Coming Out Too Slow Or Not At All Install the backflush disc into your portafilter and then lock it into the group head. Raise the brew lever to check the pump pressure. Recommended setting with the backflush disc is 9.5-10 bar. Adjust the pump pressure if necessary. Please refer to the maintenance section of the owner‟s manual for instructions. If pump pressure is good then try adjusting the grind coarser.
Andreja Premium Espresso Machine Warranty The Andreja comes with a 1 year warranty starting from the original date of purchase to protect against defects in materials or workmanship. The warranty is void if the product has been damaged by abuse, neglect, or modification. For more detailed information about the warranty please visit our website at the following link: http://www.chriscoffee.
