Silvano PID Controlled Espresso Machine by Made In Italy Owner’s Manual
Silvano Espresso Machine Diagrams .................................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 3 First Time Set Up ..................................................................................................................... 3 Before Each Use .................................................
Silvano Espresso Machine Diagrams 1. PID Controller 2. Pump (Brew) Pressure Gauge 3. Grouphead 4. Portafilter 5. Drip Tray 6. Cup Warming Tray 7. Water Reservoir 8. Steam Wand 9. Steam Tip 10. 3 Position Power Switch 0 – Off 1 – Fill Mode (Coffee Boiler Off) 2 – Heating/Normal Operation Mode 11. Brew Switch 12. Steam Switch 13. Power Indicator Light 14. Coffee Boiler Heating Light 15. Steam Bank Heating Light 16. Steam Bank Power Switch 17. Power Cord Receptacle 18. Double Portafilter 19.
Silvano Espresso Machine Introduction First of all, thank you for your business! You are going to love your new Silvano espresso machine.
Silvano Espresso Machine First Time Set Up, Continued Before plugging the machine in be sure that all three of the switches on the front of the machine are in the off position. Machines with the 3 way power switch, LEFT is the off position for the brew and steam switch. Machines with a standard on/off switch, RIGHT is the off position for the brew and steam switch.
Silvano Espresso Machine Before Each Use Verify the steam and brew switch are in the off position. Fill the reservoir with cold softened water. Place the portafilter into the grouphead and then turn the power switch to the “2” position. Let the machine warm up for at least 15 minutes for optimal performance. Normal Operation Gauge The gauge is for your pump (brew) pressure. When sitting idle the gauge is reading trapped pressure and may vary.
Silvano Espresso Machine Switches There are 3 switches on the front of the machine. The top switch is the main power switch. When the power switch is on, the green power indicator light will illuminate. There are 3 positions for the power switch. 0 is off, 1 is fill mode, and 2 is heating mode for normal operation. The fill mode is used for the first time set up, if the machine has not been used for a long time, or if the boiler has been drained. Older style machines have a standard on/off switch.
Silvano Espresso Machine Water Reservoir The water reservoir is located in a cut out on the right side of the machine. Only cold soft water should be used in the reservoir. When refilling the reservoir be careful not to over fill it and then slowly push it back into the machine being careful not to splash any water inside. There are four tubes that go into the reservoir. The longer tubes have a screen on the end which may need to be periodically cleaned.
Silvano Espresso Machine PID Controller The PID controller uses the latest technology to provide a more stable and accurate brewing temperature to bring out the best taste characteristics of the coffee you are using. It also gives you the option to easily change the brew temperature to match different coffee blends and experiment with the different tastes that are brought out at various temperatures.
Silvano Espresso Machine PID Controller Advanced Settings These instructions will allow the user to change the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius as well as other advanced settings. It is not recommended to change the advanced settings unless the user has a thorough understanding of how a PID controller operates. To change the advanced settings, with the machine turned off hold down both arrow keys and then turn the main power switch on. When F.
Silvano 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.
Silvano 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.
Silvano Espresso Machine Steaming Milk – Technique Note: The steam switch in the back of the machine must be on for at least 2 minutes to generate steam.
Silvano Espresso Machine Steaming Milk - Tips When turning the steam switch 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.
Silvano Espresso Machine Backflushing with espresso machine cleaner is the same procedure as above with a few minor differences. The first difference is backflushing with espresso machine cleaner only needs to be done approximately once every 1-2 weeks depending on usage. To begin, place no more than 1/4 of a teaspoon of espresso machine cleaner into the backflush disc in the portafilter and then lock the portafilter into the grouphead.
Silvano Espresso Machine Maintenance – Continued Group Gasket 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. Before replacing the gasket make sure the machine is off and the group head is cool to the touch. Use a scratch awl or ice pick to pierce the gasket and then carefully pry it out of the group head.
Silvano Espresso Machine Descaling Descaling is the process of running a descaling agent such as citric acid through the machine to remove the accumulation of mineral deposits. If you are using softened water then it should not be necessary to descale the machine. Often times descaling can cause more problems than it solves. It can react to the minerals and foam over ruining electrical components.
Silvano 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 ON “2” position. Check the resettable hi-limit switch on the left side of the boiler. Unplug the machine from the outlet and remove the top panel. Locate the resettable hi-limit switch shown in the picture to the right. Press the center button in firmly to reset.
Silvano Espresso Machine Espresso Coming Out Too Slow Or Not At All Install the backflush disc into your portafilter and then lock it into the group head. Activate the brew switch 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.
Silvano Espresso Machine Warranty Beginning October 9‟th 2011 the Silvano comes with a 2 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.com/policy Machines purchased prior to October 9‟th 2011 have a 1 year warranty.
