Espresso Vita 15 BAR Pump espresso machine with gauge Instruction Booklet EM6200 Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 2 About espresso coffee 3 Features of your Sunbeam Espresso Vita 4 Using the control panel 8 Reference guide to using your espresso machine 12 Programming your espresso machine 17 Preparing your espresso machine before use 19 Guide to the perfect espresso 20 Guide to milk texturing 22 Using the hot water function 23 Espresso Recipes 24 Care and Cleaning 26 Descaling 28 Advanced programming options 30 Trouble shooting guide 34 Impor
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. Fill reservoir with only clean and cold water. Observe the maximum filling volume is 2.5 litres. • Do not remove the filter handle during the espresso pour or water flow as the unit is under pressure. Removing the filter handle during either of these operations can lead to a scalding or injury.
About espresso coffee Congratulations on the purchase of your Sunbeam espresso machine. The mastery of coffee making demands a machine that you can trust to perform time and time again. Powered by a one-piece stainless steel lined thermoblock and 15 BAR pump, the espresso machine will deliver the performance a true artist and coffee connoisseur has come to expect. The Sunbeam Espresso Vita makes producing espresso coffees at home a pleasure with its simple to use push button operation.
Features of your Sunbeam Espresso Vita Warming plate Effectively pre-warms cups Push button control panel Easy to use control panel delivers an espresso pour, steam or hot water functions. Group head Brass and phenolic group handle Extra cup height clearance Additional clearance between the filter handle and the drip tray is designed to suit taller cups. Water level indicator The water level indicator floats through the drip tray grid indicating how full the drip tray is.
Espresso gauge The gauge measures the resistance to the espresso pour. Programmable control panel For a consistent shot of espresso everytime, simply press either the single or double button. Steam and hot water control dial 2.5L water reservoir Removable from the front for easy filling at the tap. Water can also be added at the top of the unit. Steam and hot water wand Supplies powerful dry steam for achieving silky, dense and rich milk. Also dispenses a controlled flow of hot water.
Features of your Sunbeam Espresso Vita 15 Bar Pump Pre-Infusion Pre-infusion is programmed into the MANUAL, single and double espresso operations. It is a gradual increase of water pressure pre-soaking the coffee cake before full water pressure is applied. This in turn delivers greater body and sweetness to the espresso. Crema System The machine is fitted with a 15 BAR pump which generates the pressure required to deliver a complete extraction of oils, coffee solids and aroma.
Features of your Sunbeam Espresso Vita (continued) Push Button Control Panel An easy to use control panel provides the choice of manual operation or utilising the programmed espresso pour lengths. The programmed espresso pour is set to 30mls per cup while the PROGRAM function allows users to personalise and save their own espresso volumes. The user is also able to personalise and save their own settings for coffee temperature, steam temperature and steam flow.
Using the control panel Power Press the ‘POWER’ button once to turn the espresso machine on. The light on the button will start flashing; this is to indicate that your espresso machine is on and is heating up. Ready Mode When the light on the ‘POWER’ button stops flashing and turns to a constant red light, this indicates that the espresso machine is heated and ready to use. The lights around the 'MANUAL', 'SINGLE', 'DOUBLE' and 'HOT WATER/STEAM' buttons will show a constant red light.
Using the control panel (continued) operation. The coffee maker simply needs to press the ‘SINGLE’ espresso button once to start and the pour of liquid espresso will stop automatically. Important: Once the ‘SINGLE’ espresso operation is activated, before the espresso pour starts the pre-infusion feature will release three short bursts of gradually increasing water pressure onto the coffee cake. After this the full water pressure is applied and the espresso will pour freely.
Using the control panel (continued) Programming the Single or Double pours The program function allows the coffee maker to personalise and save their own espresso pour settings. To program the ‘SINGLE’ and ‘DOUBLE’ coffee pours the espresso machine needs to be in STAND BY MODE (so the machine is plugged in and turned on at the wall, but the power on the machine has not yet been turned on).
Using the control panel (continued) Note: After 10 minutes of inactivity in the steam mode, the espresso machine will automatically switch back to the ‘READY MODE’. Hot Water The hot water function allows the coffee maker to release a controlled flow of hot water for making long blacks, hot chocolates, pre-heating cups and glasses and brewing teas. To activate the hot water function, the coffee maker simply needs to press the ‘HOT WATER’ button.
Reference guide to using your espresso machine Preparing the espresso machine 1 2 3 Remove water reservoir from front of unit. Fill at sink with cold water. Replace the water reservoir. 4 Press 'POWER' button to turn unit on. 5 Control panel lit and ready to use. (Ready Mode) 6 Warming the espresso cups. Double filter basket Single filter basket 7 Select appropriate filter and place into group handle. 12 8 Place group handle onto group head.
Reference guide to using your espresso machine (continued) 10 Place large container under both pouring spouts. Making the espresso 11 Press the ‘MANUAL’ button and allow the water to run through. Press button again to stop. 13 12 Select appropriate filter and place into group handle. Hold group handle under group head and purge with water to preheat. Place finely ground coffee into filter basket. 16 15 Tamp the coffee grinds. The level of coffee must be 3mm below the filter basket rim.
Reference guide to using your espresso machine (continued) 18 Turn group handle to the right, so it is firmly locked into position. 19 Place glasses/cups below pouring spouts. 21 Remove group handle by turning to the left. 20 Press the ‘MANUAL’ button for a continuous pour. Press button again to stop pour. 22 Discard the used coffee grinds. Texturing milk 23 Press the 'STEAM' button to activate steam mode. 14 24 Purge the steam wand by turning dial anti-clockwise.
Reference guide to using your espresso machine (continued) 26 Swing steam wand to the side of espresso machine. 27 Place steam wand into milk, approx. 1cm below surface and activate the steam function. 29 Close the steam by turning dial clockwise. Hot water 30 Wipe steam nozzle and wand with damp cloth and purge a small amount of steam. 32 Place cup under hot water nozzle and activate the hot water function by turning dial anti-clockwise.
Reference guide to using your espresso machine (continued) Cleaning 35 36 Remove drip tray grill. 37 Remove both the water reservoir and drip tray to get to the 'cleaning pin'. CLE AN ING PIN Remove the drip tray. 38 39 Insert thinner end of cleaning pin into the single hole in the base of the filter. Wrap steam wand with damp cloth and turn steam on for 10 seconds. 16 40 Insert thicker end of cleaning pin into the hole in the base of the steam wand.
Programming your espresso machine The Espresso Vita has programming capabilities. Based on café settings the ‘SINGLE’ and ‘DOUBLE’ espresso functions are set at 30 and 60mls. However by following a few simple steps the coffee maker can personalise the espresso machine to achieve a serve of espresso to exactly how they like it. Programming Single Espresso 1. To start programming the espresso machine needs to be in ‘STAND BY MODE’.
Programming your espresso machine (continued) Important: Although the espresso machine is on at the power outlet ensure that the actual espresso machine power is ‘OFF’. Therefore no lights will be illuminated on the espresso machine control panel. 2. Press and hold down the ‘POWER’ button. 3. When you hear a single long beep this will indicate that the espresso machine will have returned to the original factory settings.
Preparing your espresso machine before use 1. Place the espresso machine onto a dry, stable benchtop. 2. Ensure the drip tray and grill are in place. 3. Fill the espresso machine with water. To do so, ensure the group handle has been taken out of the group head and swing the steam want to the right, out of the way. Then using the handle at the front of the water reservoir simply slide out the reservoir from the front of the espresso machine (1). Then fill with fresh cold water or filtered water (2).
Guide to the perfect espresso Preheat Glasses 1. Preheat the glasses/cups by filling them with hot water as this will assist to preserve the crema of the espresso. Set the glasses/ cups aside. Caution: The hot water will be close to boiling temperature. Take care so as not to crack the glasses or burn yourself. Preheat Group Handle and Filter Basket 2. Select the appropriate filter basket and place it into group handle (12).
Guide to the perfect espresso (continued) Pre-Infusion 11. Once the espresso operation has been activated, before the espresso pour starts, the progressive pre-infusion feature will release three short bursts of gradually increasing water pressure onto the coffee cake. After this, the full water pressure is applied to the coffee cake and the espresso will pour freely. 12. Check the espresso pour. The ideal pour starts out dark and then soon after becomes caramel with reddish reflections.
Guide to milk texturing Milk texturing is the steaming of milk. The steam does two things, heats the milk and also the steam mixes air with the milk to form an ‘emulsion’ of tiny bubbles that gives a silky velvet texture. Similar to making an espresso, perfecting the art of milk texturing takes time and practice. Tip: Remember espresso is the foundation for all espresso-coffee drinks and the milk is the variable.
Guide to milk texturing (continued) the correct temperature. It's important to remember that if the milk is not heated long enough the drink will be too cool and if heated for too long it will start to boil at around 72°C and all texture will be lost. Tip: If you don’t have a thermometer a good indication that the correct temperature has been reached is when the jug becomes too hot to leave your fingers in contact. Important: Do not boil the milk as the texture and taste will be affected. 9.
Espresso Recipes ESPRESSO (SHORT BLACK) MACCHIATO Espresso is a concentrated, full bodied coffee with a stable layer of cream on top – known as ‘crema’. An espresso is the foundation of all café coffee. Variations are achieved by adding different amounts of milk and froth. 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’.
Espresso Recipes (continued) CAFFE LATTE CAFFE MOCHA 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 Made in a similar way to a cappuccino but with the addition of drinking chocolate. Simply stir the chocolate into the espresso prior to adding the steamed milk and froth.
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. Regular cleaning to remove these oils is essential and will maintain the quality of the coffee the espresso machine produces and result in less maintenance being required.
Care and Cleaning (continued) Cup warming plate and exterior Wipe over the unit with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use abrasives or metal scourers as these will scratch the exterior surface. Steam wand Keeping the steam arm clean is essential to ensure maximum efficiency of the steam function. A build up of caramelised/dried milk on the steam wand will impair the steaming and texturing ability of the espresso machine. The steam nozzle has been specially designed to be perfectly smooth.
Descaling Scale is a surface build up of minerals that naturally occur over time in all appliances that are involved with the heating of water. Therefore the espresso machine will require occasional descaling. It is recommended that the espresso machine is descaled every 4-6 months, this will vary depending on the frequency of use and water hardness.
Descaling (continued) 10. Leave the machine off for 10-15 minutes to allow the descaling solution to take affect. 11. Press the ‘POWER’ button once to turn the espresso machine on. 12. Press the ‘MANUAL’ button and allow the remaining solution to cycle through the group head. Press button again to stop. 13. Remove the water reservoir from the machine and rinse thoroughly under running water, ensuring that all traces of the descaling solution are removed. Fill with clean water and replace the reservoir.
Advanced programming options Espresso Thermoblock Temperature The water temperature of this espresso machine has been calibrated to the precise temperature of 92°C at the group head. The temperature of the water at the group head can be modified in increments of 2°C up and down should it be desired. To do this you need to follow the instructions below: 1. Insert the power cord into a 230-240V AC power outlet and switch the power ‘ON’.
Advanced programming options (continued) Steam Thermoblock Temperature The steam temperature of this espresso machine has been calibrated to deliver a powerful and dry steam for texturing milk. The temperature of the steam can be modified in increments of 2°C up and down should it be desired. To do this you need to follow the instructions below: 1. Insert the power cord into a 230-240V AC power outlet and switch the power ‘ON’.
Advanced programming options (continued) Steam Wetness or Steam Pump Rate The steam pump rate of this espresso machine has been preset. Modifying the steam pump rate enables you to make the steam wetter or dryer and aids in the delivery of a powerful, dry steam - ideal for texturing milk. The steam pump rate can be modified in flow rate increments up or down should it be desired. To do this you need to follow the instructions below: 1.
Advanced Programming Options (continued) Factory Reset To undo any changes made to the program you can revert back to the original factory settings. To do this you need to follow the instructions below: 1. Insert the power cord into a 230-240V AC power outlet and switch the power ‘ON’. Note: Although the espresso machine is ON at the power outlet ensure that the actual espresso machine power is ‘OFF’. Therefore no lights will be illuminated on the espresso machine control panel. 2.
Trouble shooting guide Problem Coffee runs down the side of the group handle. No coffee runs through. Coffee pours out in drops. Espresso does not have any crema. 34 Possible cause What to do Group handle is not attached correctly, Ensure the handle is firmly positioned or has not been tightened sufficiently. on to the group head. See “Guide to the perfect espresso” pg 20. Edge of filter basket is not free of coffee grinds.
Trouble shooting guide (continued) Espresso does not have any crema. Not enough coffee in filter. See "Guide to the perfect espresso" pg20. Handle comes off during group. Coffee tamped too hard. Tamp the coffee grounds lighter. Coffee grind is too fine. Change to a coarser grind of coffee. Filter handle is not attached correctly, Ensure the handle is firmly positioned or has not been tightened sufficiently. onto the group head. See "Guide to the perfect espresso" pg20. Coffee is too cold.
Trouble shooting guide (continued) Uneven cup filling. Espresso tastes burnt. Pump makes an unusually load noise. Machine does not operate. Uneven tamping or obstruction in the pouring spouts. Ensure coffee is tamped evenly and check that there is nothing obstructing the pouring spouts. Defective baffle in filter handle. Contact a Sunbeam Service Centre. Bench surface is uneven Reposition the machine on a level, even surface. Type of coffee being used.
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. Made in China. Due to minor changes in design or otherwise, the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet. © Copyright. Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2012.
