Piccolo Espresso® 15 BAR pump espresso machine Instruction Booklet EM2800 Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
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Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 2 About espresso coffee 3 4 Features of your Piccolo Espresso® Operations guide for your Piccolo Espresso® 7 Secrets to the perfect cup 10 ® 11 Before using your Piccolo Espresso 12 Functions of your Piccolo Espresso® Care and Cleaning 15 Descaling 17 Trouble shooting guide 19 Recipes 22
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM ESPRESSO MACHINE. • Always place the unit on a flat, level surface. • Do not operate without water in reservoir. • Do not remove the filter holder during water flow or coffee flow as the unit is under pressure. Removing the filter holder during operation can lead to a scalding or injury. • Clean the steam nozzle only when the unit has been switched off and allowed to cool.
About espresso coffee The Sunbeam range of espresso machines are sure to satisfy lovers of coffee. With its Italian designed and made 15 BAR pump, a thermoblock heating system and Italian designed ‘crema’ system the Sunbeam Piccolo Espresso® will provide endless cups of quality coffee. Coffee is an integral part of Australian culture. With café numbers increasing, the demand for the perfect cup combined with the right atmosphere is the goal of many coffee connoisseurs.
Features of your Sunbeam Piccolo Espresso® Power button On/off indicator light Operating dial Easy to operate selector dial - turn to the left to make espresso ( ) or to the right for steam ( ). Group handle Removable drip tray and grill Designed with no dirt traps for small coffee granules, milk or any other spills. The drip tray and grill can be removed completely for easy cleaning. Non-slip rubber feet Makes the unit sturdy, preventing it from slipping or scratching the bench top.
1.3L removable water reservoir The water reservoir is removable for easy filling. Simply lift the lid, or remove the reservoir and take to the tap. Warming plate Gently pre-heats espresso cups and glasses before use. Removable for easy cleaning. Sunbeam/espresso indicator light Lights up green to indicate the espresso machine has reached temperature. Steam wand Extra cup height clearance Additional clearance between the coffee handle and the drip tray - designed to suit taller cups.
Features of your Piccolo Espresso® 15 BAR pump Crema System The Piccolo Espresso® is fitted with a 15 BAR pump delivering the pressure required for complete extraction of oils, coffee solids and aroma. The dual-wall filter creates additional back pressure and stabilising baffle produces a steady pour and maintains the temperature of the espresso. Thermoblock heating system Ensures the precise temperature is achieved.
Operations Guide for your Piccolo Espresso® The diagrams below and on the following pages are to assist you in using your Sunbeam Piccolo Espresso®. Each of the diagrams is numbered. Throughout this instruction manual these numbers will be referred to. For example: Fill the water reservoir (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) with cold tap water... Each time you see these numbers please refer back to the diagrams at the front of the instruction manual. Filling the water reservoir. 1 Open lid of water reservoir.
Operations Guide for your Piccolo Espresso® (continued) 10 Place container under filter handle. 12 11 Turn operating dial to the espresso ( ) setting and allow water to run through. Warming espresso cups. Making an Espresso. 13 Fill group handle with ground coffee. Tamp the coffee. 16 Place filter handle onto brewing head and turn handle to the right. 8 14 15 Wipe the edge of filter to remove any coffee grinds. 17 Turn operating dial to the espresso ( ) setting to make an espresso.
Operations Guide for your Piccolo Espresso® (continued) Frothing Milk. 19 Turn the steam wand into the drip tray. Turn the operating dial to steam ( ) setting. Purge for 5 sec. 20 Return the operating dial to stand-by ( ) position and place milk jug with milk under steam wand. 21 Turn the steam dial to the steam ( ) setting to froth milk. Care and Cleaning. 22 Insert end of paper clip into the hole in the base of the steam nozzle. 25 Remove the drip tray grill.
Secrets to the perfect cup • • • • • • • 10 With your Piccolo Espresso® coffee machine and a little experience, you can create cafe quality coffee at home. Here are a few helpful suggestions: A single shot of espresso should result in only 30-35mls of coffee. The grind of coffee is critical. Use a fine to medium grind for domestic espresso machines. A common mistake is running too much water through the ground coffee, resulting in a thin and bitter tasting espresso.
Before using your Piccolo Espresso® Before using your Piccolo Espresso® for the first time or if you have not used it for some time, rinse the machine by running water through without coffee in the filter handle, as follows: Note: Throughout these instructions the numbers you see highlighted and in brackets refer back to the diagrams at the start of this instruction manual. • Open the lid of the water reservoir (1) and fill with cold water (2).
Functions of your Piccolo Espresso® 1. ESPRESSO FUNCTION For best results, it is ideal to pre-heat your cups, filter handle and filter as follows: • Insert the power cord into a 230-240V AC power outlet and turn the power on. • Fill the water reservoir (1) (2), (3) (4) (5) with cold water and start the appliance (6). • Put the filter handle and an empty filter in place (7) (8) (9), and place cups underneath the filter handle.
Functions of your Piccolo Espresso® (continued) Important: For best results when making consecutive cups of espresso we recommend that you flush a small amount of water through the machine after each use. With the filter handle removed from the brewing head simply turn the operating dial to the espresso ( ) setting (17) and allow the water to run through. Once you have a consistent flow of water, return the operating dial to the stand-by ( ) position.
Functions of your Piccolo Espresso® (continued) Cleaning the steam wand You must clean the steam wand immediately after each use. Simply wipe the stainless steel wand clean with a damp cloth. Also swing the steam wand into the drip-tray and briefly turn the operating dial to the steam ( ) setting to clear any remaining milk out of the steam wand. Caution: Steam from the wand is extremely hot and there is danger of scalding.
Care and Cleaning The coffee making process involves extracting oils out of coffee grinds to make espresso coffee. Deposits of these oils build up over time and affect the taste of the coffee and operation of the espresso machine. The brewing head, filters & group handle Regular cleaning to remove these oils is essential for espresso machines to keep operating effectively.
Care and Cleaning (continued) Brew head rubber seal This seal is located in the brewing head and creates a seal against the filter handle when making an espresso. Note: When your Sunbeam Piccolo Espresso® is not being used, we recommend that you do not leave the filter handle attached to the machine as this will reduce the life of the seal. Over time this seal loses its elasticity and will require replacement – usually every 6-12 months.
Descaling After continued use, your espresso machine may develop a build-up of mineral deposits. Thus your machine will require occasional ‘descaling’. We recommend that you descale your machine every 2-3 months, although this period will depend on the hardness of water and frequency of use of the machine. Descaling solution Use Sunbeam Liquid Descaler, available at any Sunbeam Service Centre listed at www. sunbeam.com.au. Alternatively, dissolve 3 tablespoons of vinegar in two litres of lukewarm water.
Descaling (continued) 21. Allow the solution to run through the wand for 1 minute. Return the dial to the stand-by ( ) position. 22. Turn the dial to the espresso ( ) setting and allow the remaining solution in the water reservoir to run through the brewing head. 23. Remove the water reservoir from the machine and rinse thoroughly under running water, ensuring that all traces of the descaling solution is removed. Fill the water reservoir with clean water and place onto the machine. 24.
Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Possible cause Coffee runs down the side of the filter handle Filter handle is not attached correctly, See “Preparing an espresso” pg12 or filter handle has not been tightened sufficiently Edge of filter insert is not free of coffee granules What to do Clean around the top edge of the filter and wipe the brewing head clean of coffee. The brewing head is dirty Wipe brewing head with a damp cloth.
Trouble Shooting Guide (continued) Problem Possible cause Espresso does not have any Crema Not enough coffee in filter (Continued) What to do See “Functions of your Piccolo Espresso®” pg12. Handle comes off during brewing Coffee tamped too hard Tamp the coffee grinds lighter Coffee grind is too fine Change to a coarser grind of coffee Filter handle is not attached correctly, See “Preparing an espresso” pg12 or has not been tightened sufficiently.
Trouble Shooting Guide (continued) Not enough froth when The milk is making bubbles rather The tip of the steam wand should be frothing milk than correctly frothing. positioned just below the surface of the milk. Uneven cup filling Uneven tamping or obstruction in the Ensure coffee is tamped evenly and pouring spouts. check that there is nothing obstructing the pouring spouts. Defective baffle in filter handle Contact a Sunbeam Service Centre.
Recipes MACCHIATO Macchiato, Italian for ‘to stain or mark’. Traditionally served as a standard espresso with a dash of milk and a small dollop of froth into the middle of the ‘crema’. • 90mL espresso glass or demitasse cup • single or double espresso • marked with steamed milk froth LONG BLACK A standard espresso with hot water, served in a regular coffee cup or mug. The hot water is added first so that the ‘crema’ is maintained.
Recipes (continued) CAFFE LATTE An espresso with steamed milk, typically served in a glass. The layer of frothed milk on top should be 10mm to seal the coffee. • 220mL glass or cup • single or double espresso • steamed milk CAPPUCCINO This delicious drink is an espresso with steamed milk, topped with creamy froth and a dusting of chocolate. The resulting drink is approximately two-thirds milky coffee, onethird froth.
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12 Month Replacement Guarantee In the unlikely event that this appliance develops any malfunction within 12 months of purchase (3 months commercial use) due to faulty materials or manufacture, we will replace it for you free of charge. Should you experience any difficulties with your appliance, please phone our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand. Alternatively, you can send a written claim to Sunbeam at the address listed below.
Need help with your appliance? Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance. In Australia Visit www.sunbeam.com.au Or call 1300 881 861 In New Zealand Visit www.sunbeam.co.nz Or call 0800 786 232 is a registered trademark. ‘Piccolo Espresso’ is a trademark of Sunbeam Corporation. Made in China. Due to minor changes in design or otherwise, the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet. © Copyright.
