Vetrano 2B Dual Boiler Espresso Machine by Made In Italy
Vetrano 2B Diagrams ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 First Time Set Up ..........................................................................
Vetrano 2B We Are Here To Help .................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Diagrams 1. Coffee Boiler Power Switch 2. Steam Boiler Power Switch 3. Coffee Boiler Power Indicator 4. Steam Boiler Power Indicator 5. Coffee Boiler Heating Indicator 6. Steam Boiler Heating Indicator 7. PID Controller 8. Steam Knob 9. Dual Manometer 10. Steam Wand 11.
Vetrano 2B Introduction First of all, thank you for your business! You are going to love your new Vetrano 2B Dual Boiler 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.
Vetrano 2B 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.
Vetrano 2B Normal Operation Gauge • The top portion of the gauge is for your boiler steam pressure. After turning the machine on it will take approximately 15 minutes before the gauge will show any pressure. Once up to pressure the gauge will cycle back and forth roughly between 1.2-1.7 bar depending on the steam boiler temperature setting. Should you need to adjust the steam pressure please refer to the PID section of the owner’s manual.
Vetrano 2B Pump • • • The machine is equipped with a rotary pump that is mounted underneath the motor so as to protect the motor in case of pump failure. Periodically the pump will come on by itself to maintain the proper water level in the boiler. Sometimes the pump will come on when you turn on the machine and sometimes it may not depending on the water level in the boiler which is normal. The pump (brew) pressure is regulated by the expansion valve.
Vetrano 2B Direct connect • This machine has the capability of also being used as a plumbed in unit. Included with the braided water line are two fiber washers. One washer is to be used in between the elbow connection of the braided line and where it attaches to the back bottom of the machine. The other washer is to be used if you will not be using the provided John Guest fitting.
Vetrano 2B Direct connect- Continued • After the boiler has finished filling then place whichever portafilter you intend to use into the group head. Then lift the brew lever to start the pump and keep the lever up until water comes out of the portafilter and then lower the lever. • The heating indicator light will illuminate and the machine will start heating up. You will hear some gurgling noises and a small amount of steam and water will be discharged into the drip tray.
Vetrano 2B 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.
Vetrano 2B 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.
Vetrano 2B 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.
Vetrano 2B 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.
Vetrano 2B 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.
Vetrano 2B 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.
Vetrano 2B 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.
Vetrano 2B • • Raise the brew lever and then turn the adjustment screw labeled “B” Turning clockwise will increase the pressure, counter clockwise to decrease the pressure. Recommend setting to 9 bar using the lower pump gauge as reference. After setting the pressure, lower the brew lever and then tighten the locknut labeled “A” Note: After adjusting the pump pressure then you may also need to adjust your grinder. • Raise the brew lever and then wait a few seconds for the pressure to rise.
Vetrano 2B 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 VETRANO 2B uses an E61 8.5mm gasket. They can be purchased from our website at the link below. https://www.chriscoffee.com/Group_Gaskets_p/groupgasketg.
Vetrano 2B 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.
Vetrano 2B Gasket and Screen Installation - Continued • 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. Once the gasket is up far enough then lock the portafilter into the group head and turn as far right as possible.
Vetrano 2B 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.
Vetrano 2B 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.
Vetrano 2B 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.
Vetrano 2B 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 coffee grind coarser.
Vetrano 2B Warranty The Vetrano 2B 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. The warranty is provided by the seller. Contact your distributor for more information.
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