ZASS Espresso Maker ZEM 20

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing this ZASS product. Like all ZASS products, this product was designed on the basis of the latest technical knowledge and was manufactured using the most reliable and modern electrical / electronic components. Before putting the appliance into operation, please allow yourself a few minutes to read the following instructions for use. Thank you!

Important Note: Carefully read the precautions in this manual before operating the unit!

Safety Reminder: ALWAYS SUPERVISE THE APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS IN USE.

1. General Information and Safety Precautions

CAUTION!

Never place the appliance, the power cable in water or any other liquid.

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to people, including the followings:

1. Before using, check that the voltage of the wall outlet corresponds to the coffee maker's rating plate.
2. This appliance is equipped with a grounded plug. Please ensure the wall outlet in your house is well earthed.
3. Close supervision is necessary when your appliance is being used near children.
4. To prevent fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse the cord, plug, or machine in water or any other liquid. Do not damage, over bend, or stretch the power cord; Do not place heavy objects on the cord.
5. To protect against electric shock, do not put the cord, plug, or machine into water or any other liquids.
6. Do not use the equipment in high temperature, high magnetic field, and damp environments. Do not put the coffee machine on a hot surface, near a fire source, or other electrical appliances, such as a refrigerator.
7. Please do not turn on the machine if the wire or plug is damaged, the coffee machine is out of order, or damaged in any way. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service center for inspection and maintenance, or contact the dealer.
8. Please use original accessories.
9. This machine is only used for making coffee; do not use it for other purposes, and keep it in a dry environment.
10. Place the coffee maker on a flat surface or on a table. Do not hang the power cord on the edge of the table or counter.
11. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop.
12. When operating the coffee machine, do not directly touch the hot parts on the surface.
13. Regularly clean and maintain the coffee machine parts to ensure the quality of coffee and extend the service life of the coffee machine.
14. Do not move or turn off the power when the coffee machine is working.
15. Do not operate without water.
16. To ensure safety, please read the instructions carefully and grasp the correct use method.
17. Do not wash the coffee maker or power cord in water or other liquids.
18. Household use only; do not use outdoors.
19. Before using it for the first time, please run it twice with clean water to remove any odor.
20. Save these instructions booklet for future reference.
21. The coffee-maker shall not be placed in a cabinet when in use.
22. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
23. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.
24. Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
25. Children shall not play with the appliance.
26. Warning: misuse may cause potential injury. The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.
27. HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

2. Description of the Appliance

The appliance consists of the following parts:

• 1 - Water tank lid
• 2 - Water tank
• 3 - Steam control
• 4 - Control panel
• 5 - Pressure gauge
• 6 - Drip tray plate
• 7 - Steam Nozzle
• 8 - Drip tray
• 9 - 2-shot filter
• 10 - Portafilter
• 11 - Portafilter Handle
• 12 - Measuring Spoon & Tamper
• 13 - Capsule filter
• 14 - Capsule funnel
• 15 - Steam button
• 16 - Brewing button
• 17 - Power button
• 18 - Espresso range for coffee brew (Pressure gauge)

Diagram Description: The diagram shows a top-down view of the espresso machine with numbered parts corresponding to the list above. It includes the main body, control panel, steam wand, portafilter, drip tray, and pressure gauge.

3. Usage

First Use / Cold Machine State Preparation

1. Fill the water tank NOT exceeding the MAX line. Set up the water tank vertically and align the buckles to the hole on the back of the machine, and press it down to be parallel to the top of the machine. (If you had operated the machine just now, skip this step).
2. Remove the portafilter from the packaging box, put the filter inside the portafilter, making sure the notch on the filter aligns with a groove in the portafilter. Screw it into the corresponding position of the appliance. The portafilter handle should align with the "?" mark.
3. Place one hand on the top of the espresso maker to support the unit and attach the portafilter using the portafilter Handle by holding the handle and placing it in the coffee maker, then rotate right to the locked position.
4. Ensure that the Steam Control is set to the 'OFF' position. Place a cup onto the Drip Tray Plate.
5. Insert the mains plug into the nearest socket.
6. Press the power button; the power button will flash whilst the unit is warming up.
7. Once the button has stopped flashing, the Power Button and the Brewing Button will both illuminate to show the espresso maker has warmed up.
8. Press the Brewing Button, which will start the brewing process and hot water will be dispensed into the cup. Be careful not to overfill the cup.
9. Press the Brewing Button to stop brewing once the cup is full.
10. Carefully empty the cup once full.

To make a good espresso coffee, it is recommended to preheat the coffee maker before making the coffee. Pre-heating includes the portafilter and the cup(s) so that the flavour of the coffee is not influenced by a cold machine.

Use the above steps 1 – 10 to preheat your Espresso Maker before making cups of coffee.

Instructions for Use – Making an Espresso Coffee

1. Preheat the Espresso Maker as described above.
2. Remove the portafilter, then remove the Coffee Filter and wipe dry using a clean, dry cloth.
3. Using the Measuring Spoon/Tamper, add ground coffee to the Coffee Filter. Fill halfway for one small cup of coffee, or fill it for two cups.
4. Press the coffee powder tightly using the Tamper at the end of the Measuring Spoon/Tamper.
5. Remove any excess coffee powder from the edge of the filter so the coffee sits about 3mm from the top edge of the filter. (Note: Too much coffee in the filter will result in a poor seal and leakage.)
6. Place one hand on the top of the espresso maker to support the unit and attach the portafilter using the portafilter Handle by holding the handle and placing it in the coffee maker, then rotate right to the locked position.
7. Pour out the hot water in the cup(s) from the pre-heating and place your warmed cups on the Drip Tray Plate.
8. Ensure that the Steam Control is set to the 'OFF' position.
9. Insert the mains plug into the nearest socket.
10. Press the Power Button; the power button will flash whilst the unit is warming up.
11. Once the button has stopped flashing, the Power Button and the Brewing Button will both illuminate to show the espresso maker has warmed up.
12. Press the Brewing Button ONCE, which will start the brewing process and 1-shot hot coffee will be dispensed into the cup. Press and hold the Brewing Button for 3 seconds for a 2-shot hot coffee. Be careful not to overfill the cup(s). (Note: The Brewing Button will flash whilst the coffee is being dispensed.)
13. Press the Brewing Button to stop brewing once the cup is full.

WARNING! Do not leave the Espresso Maker unattended whilst the coffee is being dispensed.

14. Remove the portafilter and the Coffee Filter once cool and rinse clean in running water.

Instructions for Use – Making a Cappuccino Coffee

You will get a cup of cappuccino by adding milk foam to a cup of espresso coffee.

1. First, prepare an espresso coffee in a sufficiently large cup as described in 'Making an Espresso Coffee', ensuring the Steam Control is in the 'OFF' position.
2. Ensure that the Steam Control is in the 'OFF' position.
3. Press the Power Button and the Steam Button; the coffee maker starts to heat up. At this time, the on-off button indicator flashes and the steam button indicator is off. After preheating for steam making is finished, the on-off button and steam button indicators will be on without flashing.
4. Fill a jug with 100ml of milk for each prepared Cappuccino. It is recommended to use whole milk at refrigerator temperature (not hot).
5. To maximize milk foam performance, rotate the Steam Control for approximately 10 seconds without putting it in the milk in the jug. This will clear out any cold water in the system. Rotate the Steam Control back to the 'OFF' position and proceed to the next step.
6. Insert the Steam Nozzle into the milk to about two centimeters deep, then rotate the Steam Control slowly anti-clockwise. Steam will come out from the Steam Nozzle.
7. Frothed milk is made by moving the vessel round whilst the nozzle is submerged in the milk.

WARNING! Never touch the Steam Nozzle whilst steam is emitted to avoid scalding.

Always turn the Steam Control slowly to release the steam in a controlled manner.

8. After frothing the milk, rotate the Steam Control to the 'OFF' position. The best temperature for frothed milk is 70°C.
9. Pour the frothed milk into the espresso coffee prepared earlier. The Cappuccino is ready to serve.
10. Sweeten if desired and sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder.

Notes on Coffee

This Espresso Maker uses ground powdered coffee, available from most good supermarkets and coffee retailers. Do not use instant coffee or similar with this Espresso Maker.

The distance from the surface of pressed coffee powder should be about 3mm from the edge of the filter cup (important indicator). Too high or too low will affect the extraction pressure and the effect of the coffee. Reduce or increase the amount of coffee powder accordingly.

Capsule Coffee Making (Nespresso® and Nespresso® compatible capsules)

1. Put the capsule inside the capsule filter and then press it tightly. Set the capsule filter into the capsule funnel, fix the funnel into the machine firmly by turning it right until it is at the LOCK position.
2. Place the hot cup (your cup) on the removable cup shelf.
3. After preheating is completed, you should ONLY touch the BREW BUTTON ONCE. Wait for a moment; coffee will start flowing out. The unit will automatically stop working if there is no operation within 25 seconds. Tips: It works with Nespresso® and Nespresso® compatible capsules. Please always use the 1-shot espresso function.
4. After finishing making coffee, press the power button. All indicators will go out, and the coffee maker stops working. Your coffee is ready now.
5. You can take the metal portafilter out by turning it to the left, then pour out the capsule filter.
6. Let them cool down completely, then rinse under running water.

All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Nespresso® is a trade mark of a third party, not connected to ZASS®.

Making Hot Water

The Espresso Maker can produce hot water rather than steam from the Steam Nozzle:

1. Place a cup under the Steam Nozzle.
2. Press the Power Button; the power button will flash whilst the unit is warming up.
3. Once the Power and Brewing buttons are illuminated, rotate the Steam Control to the 'ON' position, and hot water will be dispensed.
4. Rotate the Steam Control to the 'OFF' position when the desired amount of hot water has been dispensed.
5. Press the Power Button to switch the machine off.

If the Steam Nozzle is blocked

1. Turn the Steam Control to the 'OFF' position and allow the espresso maker to cool down for about half an hour. Then, poke the steam outlet several times with a needle (about 1 mm in diameter) until it clears.
2. Finally, press the Steam Button and turn the Steam Control to the 'ON' position to ensure the appliance can produce steam.
3. Press the Power Button to switch the machine off.

Cleaning the Steam Nozzle after frothing

1. After frothing the milk, put an empty jug under the Steam Nozzle.
2. Press the Steam Button and rotate the Steam Control to 'ON' for steam release for 20 seconds, then rotate the Steam Control to 'OFF' and press the Steam Button off to clean out the Steam Nozzle.
3. Press the Power Button to switch the machine off.

Automatic power 'off'

The coffee maker will turn itself off automatically 25 minutes after pressing the Power Button.

4. Cleaning and Maintenance

Important: Caution: Be sure to unplug this appliance before cleaning.

• Expel any water that may be inside the coffee machine by turning on the steam function for approximately 2-3 minutes, or until steam no longer comes from the steam nozzle.
• Unplug from the mains and allow the coffee maker to cool down completely before cleaning.
• Clean the outside of the espresso maker with a clean damp cloth.
• Rinse the water tank and allow to dry.
• Wash the drip tray plate and drip tray regularly and dry thoroughly.
• Never immerse the unit in water or any other liquids.
• Immediately after use, pull the metal tube and rubber handle off the steam nozzle and wash both in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.
• Wash the measuring spoon in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.

Clean the appliance after every use to keep it in good working order!

Do not allow water to sit in the tank; empty the tank after every use!

Removing Mineral Deposits – Descaling

To ensure your espresso maker functions efficiently, that the internal tubing is clean, and that the coffee aroma is excellent, you must periodically clean mineral deposits.

Once tap water is heated, calcium and other mineral deposits attach themselves to the inside of your espresso maker. Excessive limescale build-up will damage the machine. The Steam Nozzle is particularly vulnerable to blockage and should be cleaned regularly.

It is recommended to use bottled water or filtered water. If you cannot do this and use water straight from the tap, then it is necessary to de-scale the coffee machine regularly. Do not use vinegar, but a commercially available decalcification agent. Carefully follow the quantities recommended in the agent's instructions.

How to De-Scale:

It is recommended that the espresso maker is descaled every 4 weeks. If you live in a hard water area, every 2 weeks is recommended. Better still, use bottled/distilled water.

Fill the Water Tank with water and de-scaler to the MAX level. Follow the steps as detailed in 'Preheating Your Espresso Maker before First Use' above.

For the Brewing section:

1. Remove the Coffee portafilter from the unit.
2. Place a container onto the Drip Tray Plate.
3. Press the Power Button to turn the unit on; the Power indicator and Brewing indicators will illuminate.
4. Press the Brewing Button. After water has been flowing for 20 seconds (approximately 100ml), press the Brewing Button again, then wait for 5 minutes for the first de-scaling cycle.
5. Empty the container and replace it onto the Drip Tray Plate.
6. Repeat the above steps 1-5 to conduct the second and third cycles for de-scaling immediately (it is not necessary to wait for 5 minutes on the second and third cycle).

For the Steaming section:

1. Place a container under the Steam Nozzle.
2. Press the Power Button to turn the unit on; the Power indicator and Brewing indicators will illuminate.
3. Press the Steam Button, rotate the Steam Control to the 'ON' position (maximum level), and make steam for 2 minutes.
4. Rotate the Steam Control to the 'OFF' position, then press the Steam Button off to stop making steam.
5. Press the Power Button to turn the unit off. Leave the de-scaler in the unit for at least 15 minutes.
6. After 15 minutes, empty the water tank and refill with clean water.
7. Restart the unit and repeat the above steps with clean water until the inside of the appliance is thoroughly rinsed (waiting times are no longer necessary).

After completing the procedures described above and emptying the water tank, cleaning is finished. Wipe the exterior parts of the appliance with a dry cloth.

5. Technical Data

6. Troubleshooting

WEEE and RoHS Compliance

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2012/19 / EU:

Worn electrical appliances are valuable materials, which is why their place is not in household waste! For this reason, please support and participate in the protection of natural resources and the environment by handing this appliance to their take-over centers or to the importer whose address you can find in this manual or in the warranty certificate. By removing home appliances separately, you will avoid the potential negative consequences that your environment and health may have on the wrong removal, and you will be able to capitalize on the constituent materials for saving energy and resources. Further details may be requested from your local government or your nearest collection point. Inappropriate waste disposal may, in accordance with national regulations, be amended. The separate decommissioning of an electrical appliance is specified by marking the product with the image of a cut bay. ?

INFORMAȚII IMPORTANTE CU PRIVIRE LA DEZAFECTAREA CORECTĂ A PRODUSULUI ÎN CONFORMITATE CU DIRECTIVA CE 2012/19/UE:

Aparatele electrice uzate sunt materiale valoroase, motiv pentru care locul lor nu este la gunoiul menajer! Din această cauză, vă rugăm să ne sprijiniți și să participați la protejarea resurselor naturale și a mediului înconjurător, prin predarea acestui aparat la centrele de preluare a acestora sau la importatorul a cărui adresă o puteți găsi în acest manual sau în certificatul de garanție. Înlăturând separat dispozitivele electrocasnice, veți evita eventualele consecințe negative pe care le-ar putea avea asupra mediului și sănătății înlăturarea incorect, și veți permite valorificarea materialelor constituente pentru economisirea energiei și a resurselor. Detalii suplimentare se pot solicita la administrația locală sau la cel mai apropiat punct de colectare. Îndepărtarea necorespunzătoare a deșeurilor poate fi, în conformitate cu reglementările naționale, amendată. Dezafectarea separată a unui dispozitiv electrocasnic este specificată prin marcarea produsului cu imaginea unei pubele tăiate. ?

FONTOS INFORMÁCIÓK A TERMÉK MEGFELELŐ HATÁSÁRA VONATKOZÓAN A 2012/19 / EU IRÁNYELVEKEN:

Ez a szimbólum azt jelöli, hogy a terméket nem szabad a háztartási szeméttel együtt kidobni, ahogy azt a WEEE direktíva (2002/96/EC) és a nemzeti törvények előírják. A terméket a kijelölt gyűjtőhelyeken, vagy egy hasonló új termék esetében egy-az-egyben csere formájában, vagy egy arra felhatalmazott gyűjtőponton le kell adni, ahol gondoskodnak az elektronikai és elektromos berendezések megfelelő újrafeldolgozásáról (EEE). Ilyen hulladék nem megfelelő kezelése negatív hatással lehet a környezetre és az emberi egészségre a potenciálisan veszélyes anyagok miatt, melyeket általában az EEE-kben használnak (elektronikai és elektromos berendezések). Ugyanakkor az Ön együttműködése a termék megfelelő újrafeldolgozásában segít a természeti erőforrások hatékony kihasználásában is. További információkat a használt készülékek megsemmisítésével kapcsolatban a helyi önkormányzatnál, hulladékkezelő szervezetnél, vagy arra feljogosított WEEE vagy háztartási hulladékfeldolgozónál kaphat. ♻️

This appliance complies with European electromagnetic safety and compliance standards. Acest aparat este conform cu standardele Europene de securitate și conformitate electromagnetică. Ez a készülék megfelel az európai elektromágneses biztonsági és megfelelőségi előírásoknak.

This product does not contain hazardous materials for the environment (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium and brominated flammable agents: PBB and PBDE). Acest produs nu conține materiale periculoase pentru mediul înconjurător (plumb, mercur, cadmiu, crom hexavalent și agenți inflamabili bromurați: PBB și PBDE). Ez a termék nem tartalmaz veszélyes anyagokat a környezet számára (ólom, higany, kadmium, hatértékű króm és brómozott gyúlékony anyagok: PBB és PBDE).

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