Barista Espresso Coee maker
Thank you for your purchase. We hope that you are sased with
your new Andrew James product.
To fully and safely enjoy the benets of your new product, please read the
manual fully before use and keep safe for future reference.
Safety instrucons
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precauons should
always be followed, including the following;
• This appliance is intended for indoor, household use. Unintended
use or operaon may result in personal injury, damage to property
or damage to the appliance that will void the warranty.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilies or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision and/or instrucon concerning safe use of the
appliance and the understanding of hazards. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children unless they are older than 8 years old and
supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8
years old.
• Never handle or operate any appliance with wet or moist hands.
• Do not immerse appliance, cord or plug in water or other liquids.
Take care whilst cleaning.
• If the appliance has fallen in water do not reach for it, immediately
switch the appliance o at the mains and unplug it.
• Ensure that the cord is not in a posion where it can be pulled or
tripped over accidentally. Never use the cord to carry or pull the
appliance. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or
counter.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use the appliance if it has malfunconed, been dropped or
damaged in anyway. If the unit has been damaged take the unit for
examinaon and/or repair by an authorised service agent.
• Do not aempt to open the appliance, repair or modify the
appliance, use the appliance for unintended applicaons or use
accessory aachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
Failure to follow these instrucons may result in re, electrical
shock, or risk of injury to persons.
• Do not place the appliance near a naked ame, hot gas or electric
burners, or any appliances generang heat.
• Always remove the plug safely from the socket aer use. Do not
pull from the cord.
• Ensure that all packaging is removed before use.
Appliance Specic Safety Instrucons
• During normal use this appliance produces hot water and
steam that may scald or burn. Use appropriate containers
and keep hands away from the water and steam outlets.
• The outer surfaces of the appliance become hot during use and
remain hot for a period of me aer use
• Always use the handles and controls provided. Avoid contacng
hot parts during use or aer use unless parts have cooled.
• Do not aempt to remove the porta lter when the appliance is
operang. Be aware that the lter may contain boiling water.
• Do not aempt to use the appliance without water in the water
tank.
• Do not leave the appliance switched on and unaended. Children
should be supervised to ensure they do not contact or play with
the appliance.
• Check that the appliance is switched o before connecng to the
power outlet. Always switch o before removing the plug and
allow to cool before removing aachments, moving or cleaning the
appliance.
• Do not immerse the Appliance, supply cord or plug in water or any
other liquid.
• Do not operate the appliance by means of an external mer or
separate remote-control system.
• This appliance is intended for indoor, household use only.
Appliance Overview
A Coee/Steam Funcon Switch K Steam nozzle
B Pump control switch L Steam Wand
C ON/OFF Switch M Steam control lever
D Power On Lamp N Water Tank
E Temperature Ready Light O Fastener
F Appliance enclosure P Water tank lid
G Portalter with press bar Q Measuring Spoon and tamper
H Filter Handle R 1 cup coee basket
I Drip Tray S 2 cup coee basket
J Drip Tray shelf
Inial switch posions
Read all of the instrucons carefully before using the appliance
• Unpack the box with care, keep all the packaging materials unl you are sased
everything is present and in working order.
• Do not discard any packaging unl all accessories have been found.
• Inspect the product before use. The appliance cord and plug must not have any
damage that could aect operaon.
Before rst use
• Before use please ensure you are familiar with the switch locaons and
operang posions.
• Idenfy the locaon of the ON/O switch (C). The switch is pressed once
to switch on and must be held down for 3 seconds to switch o. The
Power Indicator (D) will illuminate when power is on.
• Note: The heater operates when the Power is on. Always switch o aer
use.
• Ensure the Pump control switch (B) is in the <<O>> posion.
• Ensure the Coee/steam switch (A) is in the upper, <<Coee>> posion.
• Ensure the steam control lever (M) is turned fully clockwise to O.
<<O>>
<<On>>
<<Coee>> <<Steam>>
Automac power o funcon
Energy Eciency regulaons mandate that coee making appliances automacally
switch o when not used.
To comply with these requirements the appliance will switch o under the
following condions:
• Aer pressing ON/OFF buon, if there is no operaon within 25 minutes, the
unit will power o automacally.
• Aer pressing the ON/OFF buon, if the pump operates for 3 minutes, the
appliance will power o automacally.
• If aer pressing the ON/OFF buon and seng the appliance to make steam, if
the appliance remains in the steam seng it will power o automacally aer 25
minutes.
• If the pump control buon or coee/steam buon are operated, this will be
counted as a new operaon and the power o me will be reset to the last
operaon.
• To turn o the power, the ON/OFF buon should be de-pressed and held for 3
seconds.
First use of the Barista Espresso Coee Maker
• Remove the water tank (N), wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Fill the
water tank with fresh drinking water. Do not exceed the MAX level mark, and
replace the tank on the appliance.
• Place the one or two cup coee basket (R, S) into the Portalter (G) without
coee.
• Align the Porta Filter locaons with the appliance at the insert locaon.
• Raise the porta lter and rotate it an-clockwise unl it is locked in posion.
• Place an espresso cup or container onto the drip tray (J).
• Make sure the ON/O switch, Pump and steam control are in the OFF posion.
The Coee/Steam switch should be in the <<Coee>> posion.
• Connect to plug to the power outlet. Press the ON/OFF buon (C) down to turn
the appliance on. The power lamp will be illuminated.
• Press down the pump control switch (B) to the lower, “P” posion. The pump will
pump water. When there is water owing out of the Portalter, switch the
pump o by pressing and release the pump control buon.
• With the coee/steam buon in the upper <<Coee>> posion the water will be
heated unl the Water temperature indicator (E) is illuminated.
• De-press the pump control switch (B) to the <<P>> posion. The pump will
operate and hot water will ow from the portalter (G).
Note: The water pump may be very noisy during rst use as air is removed from the
system.
• When the tank has emped, empty and wash the containers used to collect the
water.
The appliance is now ready to use.
Pre-heang
Pre-heang the appliance and cups will ensure the best condions for making
coee.
• Fill the tank with fresh, cold drinking water and ensure the switch posions are
set as idened in the Inial posions secon idened on the previous page.
• Place the one or two cup coee basket (R, S), as required, into the Portalter (G)
without coee.
• Align the Porta Filter locaons with the appliance at the insert locaon.
• Raise the porta lter and rotate it an-clockwise unl it is locked in posion (Fig
1)
• Place the coee cup underneath the Portalter (G).
• Connect the plug to the power outlet and press the ON/OFF buon down to turn
the appliance on. The power lamp will be illuminated.
• Press down the pump control switch (B) to the lower, “P” posion. When there is
water owing out of the Portalter, switch the pump o by pressing and release
the pump control buon.
• With the coee/steam buon in the upper <<Coee>> posion the water will be
heated unl the temperature ready indicator (E) is illuminated.
• Press down the pump control switch (B) to pump hot water through the
appliance into the coee cup.
• When the coee cup is full of hot water, stop the pump. The cup should be
emped and replaced on the drip tray. The pre-heang has been completed.
Making an Espresso Coee
With appliance prepared as idened in pre-heang above, ensure the coee is
ground before inserng it into the porta lter.
Cauon: The portalter and coee basket will be hot.
Cauon: Vibraon from the pump can cause the cup posion to move.
Always monitor the cup posion and ow of coee.
Remove the preheated porta lter by rotang the handle clockwise to the
unlock posion.
Add the appropriate amount of coee using the measuring spoon.
1 cup - 1 level scoop
2 cups - 2 level scoops
3. Using the tamper end of the measuring spoon, lightly press down the coee
into the basket.
4. Wipe away any excess coee from the rim of the portalter, align the portalter
with the appliance locaon and turn an-clockwise to lock into posion.
5. Wait unl the green Water temperature indicator (E) is illuminated and de-
press the pump control switch (B) to the <<P>> posion. The pump will operate
and hot water will ow from the portalter (G).
Note: The green indicator light may turn o and on during the coee making or
steaming operaon.
6. Observe the coee owing from the portalter into the cup. The coee
strength will decrease with me indicated by the colour of the liquid becoming
lighter. Depress and release the Pump switch to <<O>> when the required
strength/volume is achieved. Remove the cup.
Another espresso coee can be made by waing 30 seconds to allow excess water
to drain from the Portalter then repeat the steps 1—6 above.
Frothing Milk / Making Cappuccino
A cappuccino is made by preparing a shot of espresso coee and adding 100mls of
milk frothed and heated separately by the steam wand.
Be aware that the volume of milk increases by a factor of 2 when frothed.
Use full fat or semi-skimmed milk. Skimmed milk will result in poor frothing results.
Select an appropriate stainless steel milk container with a handle to keep hands
away from the steam nozzle (K).
Warning: The following operaon produces steam that can burn or scald.
Note: The pump must be operated to prime the water heater.
Note: The steam funcon will switch o automacally aer 3 minutes.
Check that the controls are in the inial posion, Pump O and Mode switch set
to <<coee>>.
Turn the appliance on and operate the pump switch (B). Turn the pump o
immediately when water ows from the portalter.
3. Depress the funcon switch (A) to the lower <<Steam>> posion.
4. When the temperature indicator (E) is illuminated purge any water in the steam
wand by placing the wand in a separate container and operang the steam
controller ON by turning it an-clockwise, then O—clockwise.
5. Dip the steam wand into the milk container and posion the nozzle just under
the surface of the milk.
6. Turn the steam control lever (M) an-clockwise to start making steam.
7. The milk can be frothed by moving the nozzle to the surface and just below the
surface of the milk. This may require pracce to achieve the correct results.
8. Use a temperature probe to achieve the desired milk temperature, 60 to 65C.
9. Turn the steam o by turning the steam control fully an-clockwise.
Note: Opmum milk temperature is between 60 and 65C. Heang the milk above
65C may cause a loss of taste or burn the milk.
10. Immediately aer frothing the milk wipe any excess milk from the steam wand
and nozzle. Place the water container under the steam wand and turn the steam
On then O to clean any milk from the inside of the steam tube and nozzle.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Turn o the appliance, unplug and allow to fully cool before cleaning.
• When emptying the coee basket, ip the press bar on the portalter handle (H)
to hold the coee basket in place. Return the press bar before assembling the
portalter to the appliance.
• The outer enclosure is stainless Steel and should be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Do not immerse in water, apply water to the enclosure and do not use abrasive
cloths or cleaning substances.
• Remove the drip tray and water tank frequently, wash in warm soapy water, rinse
and dry before placing back on the appliance.
• Remove the Portalter by rotang it clockwise, remove any coee residue and
clean in warm soapy water. Rinse with clean water and dry before replacing it on
the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance - Descaling
Descale the product at least once a month.
Important! Failure to descale the product can result in reduced water ow, a poor
coee making experience and product damage.
Use a household descaling product recommended for coee makers or water
heang appliances. Always follow the safety and user instrucons provided.
Fill the water tank to the Max level with water and descaling soluon.
Fit the Portalter, without coee and place a metal container under the water
outlet.
Using the “Pre-heang” procedure, press the ON/OFF buon to switch on and
the red lamp will illuminate.
Press the pump control to On and set the funcon switch to coee. Allow water
to ow from the outlet for 5 seconds then stop the pump and turn the ON/O
Switch to O.
Allow the product to stand for at least 15 minutes.
Press the ON/O buon to ON and wait unl the green lamp is illuminated.
Press the pump buon to on and allow 300ml (2 cups) of water to ow. Turn
the Pump O and the On/O switch to O
Press the ON/O buon to ON and wait unl the green lamp is illuminated.
Set the funcon switch to Steam
Place the metal container under the steam wand, turn the steam control to ON
and make steam for 2 minutes. Turn the On/O Switch of O.
Allow the product to stand for at least 15 minutes.
Repeat steps 6 to 11 at least 3 mes.
Set the funcon switch to coee, turn the appliance and pump on and allow
the water to empty from the tank.
Remove the water tank and rinse with clean tap water. Rell the water tank
and replace on the appliance. Repeat steps 6 to 10 unl all of the clean water
has ushed through the appliance.
Troubleshoong
Symptom Possible Cause Correcve Acon
Water leaks from
the boom of the
appliance
Water tank level exceeds
the Max Level
Water level should be between
the Min and Max marks
Drip tray is full Empty and clean the drip tray
Appliance malfuncon Switch o, unplug and contact
customer services
Coee powder on lter
edge and seal
Clean surfaces to remove any
debris.
Water leaks from
Porta lter
Coee is ghtly com-
pressed in the coee basket
Lightly press coee into the
coee basket using tamper.
Acidic coee taste
Coee has been stored in
hot, damp condions
Use fresh coee stored in a
sealed container in a cool dry
locaon.
Traces of de-scaling/
cleaning substances.
Rinse out appliance with clean
water using the “Before rst use”
instrucons.
Appliance does not
work
Power outlet fault
Check the plug connecon in the
power outlet. Conrm the outlet
has a power supply using a
dierent appliance.
Water heater is not at the
correct temperature
Check that the steam ready indi-
cator (green light) is illuminated
before using the steam wand.
Steam will not
froth the milk
The container and volume
of milk is too big
Use a tall, narrow container and
froth smaller volumes of milk.
Aempng to froth
skimmed milk?
Use whole fat or semi-skimmed
milk.
Unit cuts out
Reduced water ow due to
lime scale/mineral deposits
Descale and clean the appliance
especially in hard water areas
with high mineral deposits in the
water supply
Electrical Safety
WARNING! This appliance must be connected to an earthed electrical power
supply. The green/yellow conductor in the supply cord must be connected to the
Earth terminal in the plug. The power supply must have an Earth connecon.
Precauons should be followed for safe cable management and connecon to the
power supply
If a new mains plug needs to be ed follow the ng instrucons supplied with
good quality BS1363A plugs. If in doubt consult a qualied electrician or appliance
repair agent.
•Remove and safely dispose of the old plug
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal “L” in the new plug
• Connect the Blue lead to the Neutral “N” terminal
• Connect the green/yellow lead to the earth “E” terminal
• Recommended fuse: 13A.
If an extension cable is required, it must have an earth conductor. To avoid
overheang the extension cable should be rated no less than 13A and be fully
unwound before use.
Voltage (V) 230
Frequency (Hz) 50
Power (W) 850
UK and EU guarantee
Your new Andrew James product comes with a 24 month guarantee and a 2 year
xed warranty, eecve from receipt conrmaon. Your receipt or order number is
required as proof of purchase date so it is imperave that you keep it safe. This
guarantee only applies if the item has been used solely for the use intended, and all
instrucons have been followed accordingly. Please note this product is only for
domesc use only and is not for commercial use.
Abuse of your product will invalidate the guarantee. Returned goods can only be
accepted if repackaged properly within the original colour product box, and
presented with the original receipt of sale/order number. This does not aect your
statutory rights.
Returned products must be cleaned and returned to us in as close to delivery
condion as possible.
If your product develops a problem within the rst 12 months of the xed warranty,
we will pay all shipping costs to have it
returned to us. Aer 12 months the customer will be liable for the cost of returning
the product to us. We will then pay to have the repaired/replaced item shipped
back to the customer.
If you wish to return your item for a full refund, you have the right to do so within
the rst 7 days. For our returns policy please go to our website:
www.andrewjamesworldwide.com
Customers are responsible for any taxes applied to our products when they are
shipped outside of the EU. All of our prices are inclusive of VAT.
Once a product has been returned to us, we will aim to repair or replace it within 30
days of receipt.
The guarantee does not cover any defect arising from improper use, damage, build-
up of lime scale or repair aempts made by third-pares. Also, the guarantee does
not cover normal wear and tear of individual parts.
Disposal of the appliance
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Waste & Recycling
Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Waste
Non-household waste. This product must not be disposed of together
with ordinary household waste.
Separate collecon of used products, baeries and packaging allows the
recovery and recycling of materials. Reuse of materials helps prevent
environmental polluon and reduces the demand for raw materials.
Local authories, retailers and collecon organisaons may provide for
separate collecon of electrical products, baeries and packaging.
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