SOLIS CREMA SL 90 User`s manual 46 - nebur
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1. The SL 90 is fitted with an actively heated warming plate When necessary switch the plate on using the key i and place the espres so cups on top In this way they are always warm when needed To save electricity switch the plate off when it is not needed 9 2 If you need to heat cups quickly you can rinse them out with hot water from the hot water nozzle 10 0 Care and cleaning If you always keep your SOLIS CREMA machine clean you will be sure of good quality coffee and will extend the useful life of the appliance 10 1 Daily and weekly care Regularly clean the water container the drip tray the cup tray the filter holder and the filter inserts Simply use hot water and when necessary a non scouring detergent DO NOT place in the dishwasher Brewing unit Remove coffee resi dues regularly and wipe with a clean damp cloth We recommend you to let about half a litre of hot water run through from time to time as this keeps the brewing unit clear of fat residues SOLIS CREMA SL 90 55 SOLIS CREMA SL 90 If the brewing filter becomes very stai ned remove it with a screwdriver and brush both sides thoroughly Filter inserts Rinse the 1 and 2 cup filter inserts from time to time to keep them clean To do so place the filter holder with empty filter inserts in the SOLIS Crema position a cup under the filter holder and switch on the pump RP until the cup is full Switch off the pump The2. beans ground to espresso grade If the result is still not satisfactory check Point 12 4 If your local water is very hard use a filter such as the SOLIS AQUA SELECT If you want to get consistently good coffee without having to clean gro unds out of the filter holder all the time try using SOLIS portions They are practical clean and always ready to use User s manual 14 0 Recommended accessories To simplify the care and maintenance of your SOLIS CREMA we recommend SOLIS Aqua Select water filter helps to reduce water hardness and so to avoid premature calcification SOLIS Solipol decalcifying agent specially designed for easy decalcifying of espresso machines SOLIS storage box specially designed to store opened packets of coffee and portions SOLIS grounds drawer specially designed for knocking out the grounds from the filter holder CAFE SOLIS coffee blends a variety of exclusive blends special ly selected for espresso machines They guarantee good coffee CAFE SOLIS portions three blends espresso caf cr me and decaffeinated coffee They come in practical portions specially made for filter holder espresso machines They are practical clean and ready for use at any time SOLIS CREMA SL 90 In Switzerland these accessories are obtainable from specialist stores supermarkets and department stores or directly from SOLIS MAIL 6850 Mendrisio Tel 091 646 80 51 Fax 091 646 25 32 In all o
3. hot water Making steam Programming Pre heating the cups Care and cleaning Decalcifying Trouble shooting Useful tips for coffee Recommended accessories Technical data page page page page page page 48 49 49 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 page 53 54 page 54 55 page 55 page 55 56 page page page page page 56 57 58 59 59 47 SOLIS CREMA SL 90 1 0 Safety instructions Children do not understand how dan gerous electrical appliances can be For that reason children should never be allowed around electrical applian ces without supervision Do not use the appliance without stu dying the user manual or being shown how to operate it Never use an appliance with a faulty cord Since special tools are needed to replace a damaged cord this work must be carried by a manufacturer designated repair station Do not immerse the appliance in water Do not use the appliance with wet hands 48 User s manual Do not remove the filter holder while the coffee is pouring As the appliance is under pressure wait until the coffee has stopped pouring The socket to which the appliance is connected must be earthed For your safety we recommend the use of an Fl safety adapter available from all good electricians Place the appliance on a firm level surface The surface must not be warm or hot Choose a position which is out of reach of children or
4. no foam pours too quickly or too slowly the coffee blend is unsuitable the coffee is too finely or too coarsely ground the coffee is no longer fresh there is not enough coffee in the filter e the coffee needs to be pressed down more the cups are too cold and need pre heating the appliance is not reaching the correct operating temperature 57 SOLIS CREMA SL 90 If the problem still cannot be solved after checking the above points please return the appliance in the original packaging to our customer service department stating the nature of the fault In Switzerland send the appliance to SOLIS PRODUZIONE SA Customer Service Department Centro Solis 6850 Mendrisio Tel 091 646 16 65 646 81 36 Fax 091 646 03 62 For repairs in all other countries in which SOLIS products are sold send the appliance to the customer service centre of the SOLIS branch indicated on the warranty card 58 User s manual 13 0 Useful tips for coffee 13 1 Optimum conditions for good coffee Good coffee depends not only on the appliance but also on the water the blend of coffee the grinding the temperature etc You should keep the following tips in mind Always use fresh coffee and dark roasts such as the SOLIS pro ducts specially blended for use with espresso machines Fresh coffee should always be stored in a cool place It can be deep frozen and may be used directly while still cold Always have coffee
5. pets Be careful when touching the steam nozzle and filter holder as they beco me hot when the appliance is in ope ration DANGER OF SCALDING User s manual Be sure to remove the plug before cleaning the appliance Do not allow the cord to come into contact with hot parts of the appliance Do not expose the appliance to clima tic conditions rain snow frost etc When you unpack the appliance plea se check that the voltage indicated on the plate on the base of the appliance is the same as your own main supply 2 0 General comments Do not operate the appliance without water and coffee Any work on the appliance must be carried out by authorised technicians Otherwise all guarantee claims and warranties are invalidated The appliance is intended for the preparation of hot water steam and coffee and must not be used for any other purpose The appliance is de signed for domestic use If it is used for commercial purposes warranty conditions will change Please observe the guarantee conditions The original packaging has been made specially strong so that the appliance can be sent by post Please retain the packaging in case it should be necessary to return the appliance The appliance may be damaged by freezing For this reason it must be protected against frost and should not be left overnight in a car during winter SOLIS CREMA SL 90 SCID SERVICE 49 SOLIS CREMA SL 90
6. 3 0 Starting up 3 1 Fill the water container with cold water up to a maximum of 3 lit ers Insert it into the rear of the appli ance and press home firmly so that the base valve opens Close the cover Note Use only fresh cold water to fill the container Do not use mineral water milk or any other fluid 3 2 Pull the required length of cord out from the back of the appliance Leave the rest in the spe cial cable compartment Connect the appliance to an earthed socket 3 3 Turn the main switch to ON The appliance must now be vented and rinsed out Note The best time to remove air from the appliance is when it is cold For this reason start the venting ope ration as quickly as possible after switching on 50 3 4 Vent the appliance To do this place a large container under the hot water steam jet and turn the rotary switch until a steady stream of water comes out of the nozzle Let it run until about 2 dl of water has been collected and then turn the rotary switch off again The appliance has now been vented 3 5 Rinse the appliance out To do this fit the empty filter holder and place a cup underneath Turn the cof fee switch LP on until the cup is full Turn the switch LP off again The appli ance has now been rinsed out Note If the coffee temperature light remains red when the appliance is first heated no water can flow through the filter holder The appliance can only be rinsed out when the gre
7. CREMA is now ready for use again IMPORTANT Regular decalcification will protect your machine from the need for expensive repairs It should be noted that damage caused by failu re to carry out the necessary decalcifi cation by misuse or by not following the above instructions IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY Vinegar must not be used for decal cifying purposes as it will damage the appliance SOLIS CREMA SL 90 12 0 Trouble shooting Before returning the appliance for repair please read the following points carefully This will often solve the problem and save you a lot of bother 12 1 Coffee comes out of the sides of the filter holder the filter holder is not properly fitted the filter holder is not tight enough there are coffee residues on the edge of the filter the seal is damaged or worn Return the appliance for repair 12 2 Pump is noisy the water container is empty the water container is not properly fitted the pump is not producing enough pressure because the coffee is old or too coarsely ground 12 3 No coffee comes out there is no water in the container the water container is not properly fitted the coffee is too finely ground or has been pressed down too hard the appliance is set for steam the filter or the brewing unit are blocked and needs cleaning the appliance needs decalcifying the appliance is not vented cooled and needs venting 12 4 The coffee has
8. SOLIS CREMA SL 90 Dear Customer Congratulations on acquiring this new Crema espresso machine a Swiss quality product Please read these instructions carefully and follow them By doing so you and your guests will truly enjoy your SOLIS CREMA Please keep these instructions in a safe place If you are not sure about anything or would like more information please ask us or your local dealer We are always ready to help SOLIS LTD This espresso machine is partially registered and patented in Europe and overseas 46 User s manual Legend 1 Removable water reservoir and cover Warming plate for cups Swivelling steam and hot water nozzle Hot water steam knob Height adjustable cup tray Removable drip tray Filter holder Built in grounds tamper CIO SClOle C10 Filter set containing one cup insert two cup insert and portion insert Measuring spoon User s manual a CoA FO ee MADE Control panel ore Main switch ON OFF gt Heated warming plate 0 I LP Coffee switch TPP Coffee switch two cup wu Programming key fp Coffee temperature indicator f Steam temperature indicator tls Steam switch SOLIS CREMA SL 90 Table of contents 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 10 0 12 0 13 0 14 0 15 0 Safety instructions General comments Starting up Before using for first time Making coffee with ground coffee Making coffee with portions Making
9. e The height of the tray can be adjusted to take small espresso cups simply by turning it round 4 4 To start pouring briefly press the coffee switch Por UP Note The SOLIS CREMA model SL 90 is fitted with an automatic pre brew device The coffee is first moistened and then pouring is stopped briefly The real brewing process begins only from this point 51 SOLIS CREMA SL 90 4 5 As soon as your cup is full briefly press the key Por 2 This will stop the pouring Note The SL 90 model can be pro grammed to deliver a preset quantity of water for both one or two cups See the programming section You can stop pouring at any time simp ly by pressing the switch LP i 4 6 Now remove the filter holder from the brewing unit by moving it from right to left Holding the filter firmly with the filter holder knock out the grounds Note You can use a special SOLIS tray for your grounds see Section 14 0 recommended accessories Rinse the filter under running water and replace the filter holder in the brewing unit Once the filter has been refilled the next cup of coffee can be prepared 52 5 0 Making coffee with portions It is assumed that the appliance has been started up in accordance with Point 3 and is ready to operate i e the container has been filled with water and the temperature light 44 is showing green 5 1The procedure is just the same as for ground coffee except that the f
10. en light comes on When the appliance has heated up the temperature light may change from green to red This is perfectly normal and has no effect on the quali ty of the coffee 3 6 The appliance is ready to ope rate when the temperature f light shows green We recommend lea ving the empty filter holder in place while the appliance is heating up so that it is pre warmed User s manual User s manual IMPORTANT Never operate the appliance without water For reasons of hygiene we would recommend you to vent and rinse out the appliance before it is used for the first time or after any long period of non use e g after the holidays 4 0 Making coffee with ground coffee It is assumed that the appliance has been started up in accordance with Point 3 and is ready to operate i e the container has been filled with water and the temperature light 44 is showing green 4 1 When the appliance is ready fit the appropriate filter one cup or two cup into the filter holder Depending on the filter size fill with one or two level measuring spoons of coffee and press down lightly with the built in tamper Wipe the edge of the filter holder to remove any coffee grains SOLIS CREMA SL 90 4 2 Insert the filter holder into the brewing unit by moving from left to right and close tightly Check that the filter holder is fully tightened 4 3 Place one or two cups on the tray under the filter holder Not
11. ntact with the skin Note We recommend that you clean the steam nozzle immediately after use Otherwise milk can leave residues which are difficult to remove 54 User s manual 8 0 Programming The SOLIS CREMA SL 90 is fitted with a device for programming the water quantity for both one or two cups This allows you to pre programme six diffe rent quantities with automatic swit ching off 8 1 Programming the quantity of water You can select various quanti ties by pressing the programming key to obtain numbers from 0 to 6 The quantities are set as follows Pos O water quantity restricted only by the amount in the container Control is by tur ning the coffee switch on LP and i off Pos 1 water quantity 0 4 dl ristretto Pos 2 water quantity 0 62 dl espresso Pos 3 water quantity 0 95 dl Pos 4 water quantity 1 25 dl caf creme Pos 5 water quantity 1 7 dl large cup Pos 6 water quantity 2 1 dl User s manual The amount selected is displayed automatically by LED numbers They remain programmed even if the appli ance is switched off Pressing the coffee key IP automatically doubles the quantity to give two cups Note You can stop pouring at any time by briefly pressing the coffee key YP or TP 9 0 Pre heating the cups Apart from the type of blend and the quality of the water the most impor tant factor in making a good cup of coffee is getting the right temperature 9 1
12. ollowing points must be obser ved Please prepare SOLIS coffee portions see adjacent illustration and section 14 0 Recommended accessories with the special portion filter insert only and do not use the 1 or 2 cup fil ter The portion filter is specially desi gned for the hard portion bags Soft SOLIS portions or other brand name portions should be prepared in the 1 or 2 cup filter as recommended by the coffee producer User s manual User s manual Note If the coffee comes out of the sides of the filter holder the portion is either too big for the filter insert or the filter holder has not been properly ins erted As all SOLIS CREMA espresso machi nes are fitted with both portion inserts and one cup and two cup filters you will have no problem in using any ordi nary filter paper portions provided that you take note of the points listed above However please be sure to fol low the coffee manufacturer s instruc tions 6 0 Making hot water For tea broth etc It is assumed that the appliance has been started up in accordance with Point 3 and is ready to operate i e the container has been filled with water and the temperature light 44 is showing green 6 1 When the appliance is ready place your glass or cup directly under the hot water steam nozzle and turn the rotary switch on The hot water now runs automatically 6 2 After pouring the water requi red turn the rotar
13. rinsing operation is now complete Housing When necessary the housing should be cleaned with a damp cloth and then rubbed dry with a cloth IMPORTANT The appliance must not be immersed in water Switch off the appliance and remove the plug during all cleaning and care operations 56 11 0 Decalcifying Even if a water filter is used the appli ance should be decalcified regularly in accordance with the hardness of your local water and in any event at least every four to six months 11 1 For decalcification it is best to use SOLIPOL a product specially designed for this purpose 11 2 With the appliance switched off fill the water container in proporti ons of one part water and one part SOLIPOL 0 5 litres of water and 0 5 litres of SOLIPOL 11 3 Turn on the hot water steam rotary switch and place a container under the steam jet Now turn the main switch ON and let water run from the jet for about 1 minute User s manual User s manual 11 4 Turn the main switch OFF and leave the decalcifying product to take effect for about 10 minutes 11 5 Repeat 11 3 and 11 4 twice Then rinse out the water container thoroughly and fill with fresh water 11 6 Turn the main switch ON and rinse the appliance out thoroughly by allowing the fresh water approx 2 lit res to run out through the hot water nozzle This will ensure that nothing remains which might affect the taste of the coffee The SOLIS
14. ther countries in which SOLIS products are sold these accessories can be obtained through the trade or directly from the SOLIS subsidiaries indicated on the warranty card 15 0 Technical data Voltage 230 V USA 115 V Watts 1100 Watt Water reservoir 3 liters Cable length 1 1 m with plug2P E Weight 7 5 kg Dimensions H x W x D 310 x 270 x 235 mm Approbations SEV and international safety approvals 00262 59
15. y switch off 7 0 Making steam For heating milk and for cappuccino or other drinks It is assumed that the appliance has been started up in accordance with Point 3 and is ready to operate i e the container has been filled with water and the temperature light fZ is showing green 7 1 When the appliance is ready press the steam switch i and wait until the temperature light Z4 shows green 7 2 Turn the rotary switch slightly allowing the condensed water to run out into the drip tray Next swing the steam jet out and immerse it in the liquid to be heated Slowly open the rotary switch and heat the liquid by making circular movements from bot tom to top SOLIS CREMA SL 90 SOLIS CREMA SL 90 7 3 When no more steam is nee ded turn the rotary switch off again Swing the steam nozzle back to the cup tray or leave in an empty con tainer Turn off the steam switch i 7 4 When the steam switch is off turn the rotary switch on again and allow the appliance to vent cool down until water emerges from the jet in a steady stream and the green tempera ture light fZ is no longer blinking Then turn the rotary switch off again The appliance is now ready to make coffee again IMPORTANT After steam has been used the appliance must be vented and allowed to cool see also under Point 3 4 Coffee cannot be prepared until this has been done The steam nozzle can become very hot To prevent scalding avoid direct co
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