GASTROBACK Design Espresso Advanced Barista Instruction Manual

1. Merħba

Thank you for choosing the GASTROBACK Design Espresso Advanced Barista. This manual provides essential information for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your new espresso machine. Please read it thoroughly before first use and keep it for future reference.

2. Prodott Aktarview

Familiarize yourself with the components of your GASTROBACK Design Espresso Advanced Barista.

Quddiem view of the GASTROBACK Design Espresso Advanced Barista, showing the control panel, portafilter, steam wand, and integrated grinder.

Komponenti Ewlenin:

• Grinder Koniku Integrat tal-Burr: For fresh grinding of coffee beans.
• Panel tal-Kontroll: Buttuni għall-qawwa, sparatura waħda, sparatura doppja, u fwar.
• Gejġ tal-Pressjoni: Displays the brewing pressure.
• Portafiltru: Iżomm il-kafè mitħun għat-tħejjija.
• Bastun tal-Fwar: Għall-ragħwa tal-ħalib.
• Tank tal-Ilma: Tank li jista' jitneħħa għall-provvista tal-ilma.
• Trej tat-taqtir: Collects excess water and coffee spills.

3. Setup Inizjali

3.1 Disimballaġġ

Neħħi l-komponenti kollha mill-imballaġġ bir-reqqa. Kun żgur li l-partijiet kollha elenkati hawn taħt huma preżenti:

• Double-wall filter insert for 1 and 2 cups
• Filter insert for E.S.E. pads
• Milk frothing pitcher
• Measuring spoon with espresso tamper
• Għodda tat-tindif
• Filtru tal-ilma

Included accessories: filter baskets, E.S.E. pad filter, milk pitcher, measuring spoon with tamper, cleaning tool, and water filter.

3.2 Tqegħid

Place the machine on a stable, level, and heat-resistant surface. Ensure adequate ventilation around the machine. Keep it away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

3.3 Mili tat-Tank tal-Ilma

Remove the water tank from the back of the machine. Fill it with fresh, cold drinking water up to the MAX line. Reinsert the tank securely.

The water tank is located at the back of the machine for easy access and refilling.

3.4 L-Ewwel Użu / Ipprajmjar

Before first use, or if the machine has not been used for a long time, prime the system to ensure proper water flow and remove any air. Follow the instructions in the detailed manual for the priming process, typically involving running water through the group head and steam wand without coffee.

4. Operating Your Espresso Machine

4.1 It-tħin tal-fażola tal-kafè

The integrated conical burr grinder allows you to grind fresh coffee beans directly into the portafilter. This ensures maximum aroma and freshness for your espresso.

• Fill the bean hopper with fresh coffee beans. The hopper holds 220g of beans, sufficient for up to 30 espresso shots.
• Select one of the 11 grind settings to achieve your desired fineness. Finer grinds are typically for espresso, coarser for other brewing methods.
• Adjust the coffee powder quantity according to your preference.

Il-grinder koniku integrat jiżgura kafè frisk għal kull tazza.

Freshly ground coffee in the portafilter, ready for brewing.

4.2 Tħejjija tal-Espresso

The machine features a professional ULKA espresso pump (15 bar) and a Thermo-Block heating system for fast heat-up (approx. 1.5 minutes).

1. Ensure the water tank is filled and the machine is preheated.
2. Grind fresh coffee beans directly into the portafilter or use pre-ground coffee/E.S.E. pads.
3. Tamp the coffee evenly using the included tamper.
4. Daħħal il-portafiltru fir-ras tal-grupp u qfilha f'postha.
5. Poġġi t-tazza/tazzi tiegħek taħt il-bekkijiet tal-portafilter.
6. Press the single or double shot button to start brewing. The machine will automatically stop when the desired volume is reached.

The machine brewing a perfect shot of espresso.

4.3 Ir-Ragħwa tal-Ħalib

Use the steam wand to create creamy milk foam for lattes, cappuccinos, and other milk-based coffee drinks.

1. Fill the included milk pitcher with cold milk.
2. Activate the steam function on the machine and wait for the steam wand to heat up.
3. Għaddas il-ponta tal-bastun tal-fwar eżatt taħt il-wiċċ tal-ħalib.
4. Open the steam valve to release steam, moving the pitcher to create a swirling motion and incorporate air.
5. Ladarba l-ħalib jilħaq it-temperatura u l-konsistenza mixtieqa, agħlaq il-valv tal-fwar u neħħi l-buqar.
6. Imsaħ il-bastun tal-fwar immedjatament b'adamp drapp biex jipprevjeni li r-residwu tal-ħalib jinxef.

Achieve perfect milk foam for your favorite coffee creations.

Explore a variety of coffee drinks with your GASTROBACK machine.

5. Kura u Manutenzjoni

Regular cleaning and maintenance are essential to ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your espresso machine.

5.1 Tindif ta 'Kuljum

• Portafilter u Basktijiet tal-Filtru: Wara kull użu, neħħi l-fdalijiet tal-kafè użati u laħlaħ il-portafilter u l-basktijiet tal-filtru taħt ilma sħun.
• Bastun tal-Fwar: Immedjatament wara li tagħmel ir-ragħwa tal-ħalib, imsaħ il-bastun tal-fwar b'żebgħa.amp cloth to remove any milk residue. Purge a small amount of steam to clear the nozzle.
• Trej tat-taqtir: Battal u naddaf it-trej tat-taqtir regolarment.
• Barra: Imsaħ il-barra tal-magna b'artab, damp drapp. Tużax tindif li joborxu.

5.2 Tneħħija tal-Ġebla

Over time, mineral deposits (limescale) can build up inside the machine, affecting performance and taste. Regular descaling is crucial. The included water filter helps reduce limescale buildup, but descaling is still necessary.

• Use a commercially available descaling solution suitable for espresso machines.
• Follow the instructions provided with the descaling solution and in your machine's detailed manual for the descaling process.
• The frequency of descaling depends on your water hardness and usage. Generally, every 2-3 months is recommended for average use.

6 Issolvi l-problemi

Din it-taqsima tindirizza kwistjonijiet komuni li tista’ tiltaqa’ magħhom bil-magna tal-espresso tiegħek.

7. Speċifikazzjonijiet Tekniċi

8. Garanzija u Appoġġ

For warranty information, product registration, and customer support, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or visit the official GASTROBACK websit. Żomm il-prova tax-xiri tiegħek għal talbiet ta' garanzija.