SUPERLEX Semi Automatic Italian Coffee Machine User Manual

Important Safeguards

Before using this electrical appliance, always follow these basic precautions:

1. Read all instructions thoroughly.
2. Before use, verify that the wall outlet voltage matches the rated voltage on the appliance's rating plate.
3. This appliance has a grounded plug. Ensure your wall outlet is properly earthed.
4. To prevent fire, electric shock, and injury, do not immerse the cord, plug, or appliance in water or other liquids.
5. Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning and when not in use. Allow it to cool completely before handling components or cleaning.
6. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if it malfunctions, is dropped, or damaged in any way. Return it to an authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical/mechanical adjustment.
7. Using accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
8. Place the appliance on a flat surface or table. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
9. Ensure the power cord does not touch hot surfaces of the appliance.
10. Do not place the coffee maker on hot surfaces or near fire to prevent damage.
11. To disconnect, remove the plug from the wall outlet. Always hold the plug, never pull the cord.
12. Do not use the appliance for purposes other than its intended use. Store it in a dry place.
13. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
14. Be careful not to get burned by steam.
15. Do not touch hot surfaces (e.g., steam wand, steel mesh). Use handles or knobs.
16. Do not operate the coffee maker without water.
17. Do not remove the metal funnel while brewing coffee or making steam.
18. Connect the plug to a wall outlet before use and turn off any switch before removing the plug.
19. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or instructed by a person responsible for their safety.
20. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
21. This appliance is intended for household and similar applications, including staff kitchen areas, farm houses, hotels/motels, and bed & breakfast establishments.
22. Do not use outdoors.
23. Save these instructions.
24. If the product is not used for a long time, turn on the power and release steam for 3 minutes before use.
25. If power is cut off during steam release, residual heat will continue to release steam for a period. The product will stop releasing steam immediately once the steam knob is turned off.

Know Your Coffee Maker: Components

Familiarize yourself with the parts of your SUPERLEX coffee machine:

Diagram showing the main components of the coffee machine, including control panel, portafilter, water tank, and steam wand.

• Control Panel: Includes Power button, 1-cup coffee button, 2-cup coffee button, and Steam button.
• Stainless Steel Portafilter: Holds the coffee grounds.
• Metal Funnel: Part of the portafilter assembly.
• Funnel Handle: For attaching and detaching the portafilter.
• Float Cover: Indicates water level in the drip tray.
• Removable Cup Shelf: For placing cups.
• Drip Tray: Collects excess liquid, removable for cleaning.
• Steam Control Knob: Adjusts steam output.
• Water Tank Handle: For removing and replacing the water tank.
• Water Tank Cover: Covers the water tank.
• Water Tank: 1.5L capacity for water supply.
• Steam Wand: For frothing milk.
• Steam Conduit Handle: Part of the steam wand assembly.
• Froth Nozzle: End part of the steam wand for frothing.
• Measuring Spoon: For measuring coffee grounds.

Setup: Before the First Use

To ensure optimal coffee flavor, rinse the coffee maker with warm water before its first use:

1. Open the water tank cover and fill the water tank with water. Do not exceed the "MAX" mark. Replace the cover.
2. The appliance has a detachable water tank for easy cleaning. You can fill the water tank separately and then attach it to the appliance.
3. Set the steel mesh into the metal funnel (without coffee). Ensure the tube on the funnel aligns with the groove in the appliance. Insert the funnel into the appliance from the "INSERT" position and fix it firmly by turning it anticlockwise to the "LOCK" position.
4. Place an espresso cup on the removable cup shelf.
5. Connect the appliance to the power supply. Ensure the steam control knob is in the OFF position.
6. Press the power button. The power indicator will illuminate. The indicators for the 1-cup, 2-cup, and steam buttons will be off as the machine begins preheating. Once the power indicator is solidly on, preheating is complete.
7. Press the coffee button. The unit will pump water, pouring it into the cup to clean the system. Press the coffee button again to stop pumping water. The appliance is now ready for making coffee.

Note: It is normal to hear noise when pumping water for the first time; this indicates air is being released. The noise should disappear after about 20 seconds.

Preheating

For a good hot Espresso, preheat the appliance, including the metal funnel, steel mesh, and cup, to prevent cold parts from affecting coffee flavor.

1. Remove the detachable water tank and open its cover to fill with water up to the "MAX" mark. Replace the water tank.
2. Set the steel mesh into the metal funnel, ensuring the tube on the funnel aligns with the groove in the appliance. Insert the funnel into the appliance from the "INSERT" position and fix it firmly by turning it anticlockwise to the "LOCK" position.
3. Place an espresso cup on the removable cup shelf.
4. Connect the appliance to the power supply. Ensure the steam control knob is in the OFF position.
5. Press the power button. The power indicator will illuminate. The indicators for the 1-cup, 2-cup, and steam buttons will be off as the machine begins preheating. Once the power indicator is solidly on, preheating is complete. Press the coffee button to pump water. When water flows out, press the coffee button again to stop pumping. This step primes the boiler.
6. Preheating is complete when the power indicator is solidly on.

Operating Instructions

Make Espresso

The machine offers two brewing methods for flavorful coffee.

1. Remove the funnel by turning it clockwise. Add ground coffee into the steel mesh using the measuring spoon. One spoon of ground coffee powder makes about one cup of top-grade coffee. Press the coffee powder tightly with the tamper.
2. Set the steel mesh into the metal funnel, ensuring the tube on the funnel aligns with the groove in the appliance. Insert the funnel into the appliance from the "INSERT" position and fix it firmly by turning it anticlockwise to the "LOCK" position.
3. Place a cup on the removable cup shelf.
4. After preheating is complete, press the 1-cup or 2-cup coffee button. The product will start brewing. The working time is 15 seconds for 1-cup coffee and 30 seconds for 2-cup coffee.
5. To customize the coffee amount: Press and hold the 1-cup button for 3 seconds. The 1-cup button will flash, indicating setting mode. Press the 1-cup button again to start dispensing coffee. When the desired amount is reached, press the 1-cup button to complete the setting. This setting will be memorized. The working duration for 1-cup coffee can be set up to 45 seconds. If set, the 2-cup coffee duration will automatically update to twice that. The working duration for 2-cup coffee can be set up to 90 seconds. If set, the 1-cup coffee duration will automatically update to half that.
6. After brewing, remove the metal funnel by turning it clockwise. Dispose of coffee residue with the steel mesh pressed by the press bar.
7. Allow components to cool completely, then rinse under running water.

WARNING: Do not leave the coffee maker unattended during brewing, as manual operation may be required.

Make Hot Water

Once preheating is complete (power indicator is solidly on), press the coffee switch. The water pump will start. Turn the knob to the hot water symbol, and hot water will flow from the steam pipe. To stop, press the coffee switch again. Hot water can be used for warming cups, making tea, or cooling down the appliance. Refer to the "Make Espresso" section for adjusting hot water working time.Make Cappuccino/Frothed Milk

The powerful steam system creates dense milk foam easily.

Product demonstration video showing assembly, operation, and frothing capabilities.

1. Prepare espresso first using a container large enough, as described in the "Make Espresso" section. Ensure the steam control knob is in the "o" (OFF) position.
2. Press the steam switch selector. The steam indicators will blink. Wait until the power indicator is solidly on, indicating preheating is complete for steam.
3. Fill a jug with about 100 ml of milk for each cappuccino. Whole milk at refrigerator temperature is recommended.
4. Note: When choosing a jug, the diameter should be at least 70±5mm. Remember that milk volume increases by 2 times, so ensure the jug is tall enough.
5. Turn the steam control knob slowly anti-clockwise. Steam will emerge from the frothing device.
6. Note: Never turn the steam control button rapidly, as rapid steam accumulation can increase the risk of explosion.
7. Insert the frothing device into the milk about two centimeters deep. Froth the milk by moving the vessel up and down.
8. Once the desired froth is achieved, turn the steam control knob to the "o" (OFF) position.
9. Note: Clean the steam outlet with a wet sponge immediately after steam stops generating, taking care not to get burned.
10. Pour the frothed milk into the prepared espresso. Your cappuccino is ready. Sweeten to taste and, if desired, sprinkle with cocoa powder.
11. Press the Power switch to turn off the power. All indicators will extinguish.

Automatic Power Off Function

If there is no operation for 25 minutes, the unit will automatically power off.

Factory Reset

1. After preheating is complete, hold and press the double cup coffee switch and the steam switch simultaneously for 3 seconds. Their corresponding indicators will blink 3 times, indicating the factory reset is complete.
2. Press the Power switch to turn off the power. All indicators will extinguish. Press the Power switch again to turn the power source on, and the factory reset is finished.

Cleaning and Maintenance

The removable drip tray and grid are easy to clean and maintain.

1. Cut off the power and allow the coffee maker to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Clean the housing of the coffee maker with a moisture-proof sponge regularly. Clean the water tank, drip tray, and removable shelf regularly and dry them.
3. Note: Do not clean with alcohol or solvent cleansers. Never immerse the housing in water for cleaning.
4. Detach the metal funnel by turning it clockwise. Remove coffee residue. You can clean it with cleanser, but always rinse thoroughly with clear water.
5. Clean all attachments in water and dry thoroughly.

Cleaning Mineral Deposits (Descaling)

To maintain appliance efficiency and coffee flavor, clean mineral deposits every 2-3 months.

1. Fill the water tank with water and descaler up to the MAX level. The recommended proportion of water to descaler is 4:1. Refer to the descaler's instructions. Use a "household descaler".
2. Following the preheating program, place the portafilter (without coffee powder) and a jug in place.
3. Brew water as per the "PREHEATING" section.
4. When preheating is complete, press the coffee button and make two cups of coffee (about 2 Oz).
5. Press the steam button. Wait until the indicator light of the steam button illuminates solidly. Turn the steam knob anti-clockwise for 2 minutes (place a cup under the steam wand to collect the water) and then turn back to the off position to stop making steam. Press the on/off button to turn off the unit. Let the descalers deposit in the unit for at least 15 minutes.
6. Restart the unit and repeat steps 4-6 at least 3 times.
7. Press the on/off button. When preheating is complete, press the coffee button to brew until no descaler is left.
8. Fill the water tank with tap water to the MAX level. Repeat steps 4-6 for 3 times (it is not necessary to wait 15 minutes in step 6). Brew until no water is left in the tank.
9. Repeat step 9 at least 3 times to ensure the piping is clean.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Visual representation of the coffee machine's dimensions and core features.

• Brand: SUPERLEX
• Type: Semi-automatic espresso machine
• Power: 1100W
• Pump Pressure: 15 Bar
• Water Tank Capacity: 1.5 Liters (brews up to 12 cups of 120ml coffee)
• Housing Material: Stainless Steel
• Function: Espresso, Milk Froth
• Voltage: 220V-240V
• Certification: EMC, RoHS
• Dimensions (Approximate):
  • Height: 28.8 cm (11.3 inches)
  • Width: 20 cm (7.87 inches)
  • Depth: 26 cm (10.2 inches)

User Tips

• For the best espresso, consider using a separate coffee grinder if you prefer to use whole beans.
• Always ensure the water tank is filled to the MAX mark before brewing to prevent damage and ensure proper operation.
• When frothing milk, use whole milk or half-skimmed milk for richer, velvety foam. Skimmed milk may not froth as effectively.
• For optimal milk frothing, use a high and narrow cup.

Disposal

Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself if the cause of failure is unknown; contact a certified service center.

To protect the environment, please respect local regulations for the disposal of non-working electrical equipment. Hand in the appliance to an appropriate waste disposal center.

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