Dual Boiler Espresso Machine by Made In Italy
QM67 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Diagrams ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 First Time Set Up ...................................................................
QM67 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Diagrams 1. Coffee Boiler Power Indicator 2. Coffee Boiler Power Switch 3. Steam Boiler Power Switch 4. Steam Boiler Power Indicator 5. Coffee Boiler Heating Indicator 6. Steam Boiler Heating Indicator 7. PID Controller 8. Steam Knob 9. Steam Pressure Gauge 10. Steam Wand 11. Pump Pressure Gauge 12. Cup Warming Tray (The water reservoir is located under the hinged lid of the cup warming tray) 13.
QM67 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Introduction First of all, thank you for your business! You are going to love your new QM67 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine.
QM67 Dual Boiler 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 switches are in the off position and the drip tray is in place. • Plug the machine into the outlet* and then turn the coffee boiler power switch to the on position. • The pump will come on to fill the boilers and then will turn off after the boilers have completed filling.
QM67 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Before Each Use • Verify the steam and hot water knobs 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 coffee boiler power switch to the on position. If you plan on using the steam or hot water wand then also turn on the steam boiler power switch. • Let the machine warm up for 30-45 minutes for optimal performance.
QM67 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Normal Operation, Continued Lights • On the front of the machine there are 4 indicator lights. The green indicator light to the left of the coffee boiler power switch will illuminate whenever the coffee boiler is turned on. • The green indicator light to the right of the steam boiler power switch will illuminate whenever the steam boiler is turned on. The coffee boiler power switch must be turned on for the steam boiler to operate.
QM67 Dual Boiler 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.
QM67 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine PID Controller The PID controller’s display will cycle back and forth to show the current temperature of each boiler. The position of the decimal point (2+3) indicates which boiler the temperature is being shown for at that time. The picture to the right shows which boiler is represented by which decimal point. The down arrow is used to cycle through the various settings and the up arrow allows you to select a setting to change.
QM67 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Advanced PID Settings Warning - This section allows the user to change the machine from Fahrenheit to Celsius mode as well as other advanced settings that can greatly affect the performance of the machine. These settings have been calibrated using specialized test equipment and should not be changed unless the user has a thorough understanding of how a PID controller operates.
QM67 Dual Boiler 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.
QM67 Dual Boiler 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.
QM67 Dual Boiler 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.
QM67 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Steaming Milk - Tips Helpful Tips and Information • When turning the steam knob 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.
QM67 Dual Boiler 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.
QM67 Dual Boiler 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.
QM67 Dual Boiler 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 QM67 uses an E61 8.5mm gasket. They can be purchased from our website at the link below. http://www.chriscoffee.
QM67 Dual Boiler 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.
QM67 Dual Boiler 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.
QM67 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Maintenance – Continued 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.
QM67 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Troubleshooting No Steam From Steam Wand • Make sure the coffee boiler and steam boiler power switches have been turned on for at least 15 minutes. • Check the upper gauge for steam pressure. Pressure should be around 1.2-1.7 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.
QM67 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Troubleshooting – Continued Not Heating • Verify the machine is plugged into the outlet and the outlet has power. • Make sure the coffee and steam boiler power switches are both turned on. • Make sure the water reservoir is filled with water and the silicone hoses are not pushing the float down in the reservoir. • Check the resettable hi-limit switch on each boiler. To do so unplug the machine and then remove the outer shell.
QM67 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Troubleshooting – Continued PID Buttons Not Working • If the PID buttons are not used too often then the contacts can become oxidized. To resolve this issue with the machine turned off, rapidly and repeatedly press the up and down arrows over and over again. Do this for up to a minute and it should help clean off the contacts and the buttons should start working again.
QM67 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Warranty The QM67 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.
