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Avoid costly damage and potential injury by reading this entire manual first!
V i b i e m m e D o m o b a r S u p e r
U s e r ' s G u i d e
This guide covers all "Super" models
Created exclusively for customers of 1st-line.com
Warranty
- One year parts and labor warranty limited strictly to manufacturer's defect. Warranty service pro-
vided by and at 1st-line Equipment. Repair Authorizations are required. Customer is responsible for shipping costs
one way to 1st-line Equipment. It is advised to keep the packaging as repackaging can increase damages and costs in
upwards of fifty dollars. Limited warranty does not include adjustments made by customer, or damage to unit caused
by customer adjustments. Limited warranty does not include lost profits, abuse, damage, negligence, or any inciden-
tal, consequential, or special damages of any kind.
Parts, Cleaners, and Accessories - For additional parts, accessories, and cleaning agents not included
please contact your retailer or visit www.1st-line.NET
Technical support and usage questions should be directed to your reseller/retailer.
©2007 by 1st-line.com LLC. - All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced without the expressed written permission of 1st-line.com Specifications subject to change without notice

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  • Page 1 Technical support and usage questions should be directed to your reseller/retailer. ©2007 by 1st-line.com LLC. - All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced without the expressed written permission of 1st-line.com Specifications subject to change without notice...
  • Page 2 I. Parts Identification Water Reservoir (under Cup Warming Tray) Cup Warming Tray Low Water Indicator Lamp Power Lamp Brewing Pressure Gauge Heating Element Hot Water Valve Activity Lamp Hot Water Wand E-61 Grouphead Boiler Pressure Gauge Power Switch Steam Valve Steam Wand Drip Tray...
  • Page 3 II - Quick Start Guide To get the most out of your new Vibiemme Domobar Super espresso machine and for your own personal safety it is highly recommended that you take the time to read this manual in its entirety.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER TITLE PAGE# I. Parts Identification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - II. Quick Start Guide - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - Safety Warnings and Cautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - Welcome and Thank You! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - How it Works...

  • Page 5: Safety Warnings And Cautions

    • All Vibiemme Domobar Super espresso machines are designed to be left on all day. This can create a safety hazard because of hot outer surfaces and easy access to hot water and steam wand valves as well as the brew switches. If there are children, elderly, pets, or others in the home to whom these may be a hazard it is important to assess the level of danger to them and act accordingly to mitigate the danger.

  • Page 6: Welcome And Thank You

    2 - Welcome and Thank You! Congratulations on your choice of a Vibiemme Domobar Super espresso machine (in Italian the name is pronounced “Vee•Be•Em-may Dough•Mow•Bar”). Regardless of which model you purchased, we regard these machines as the top of the line in home espresso machines and we think you will as well. We want you to be suc- cessful in your espresso making endeavors, and to that end we have provided this guide to help you get started.

  • Page 7: How It Works

    3 - How it Works We feel that before you begin using your new Vibiemme Domobar Super espresso machine that it would be a good idea to give you a basic understanding on its inner workings. This knowledge will give you a better understanding of the rest of this guide.

  • Page 8: Boiler Pressure Gauge

    But why sense pressure in the boiler when it is temperature in which we are interested? Pressure is an indi- rect measurement, but one that is easy to control and yet accurate without using more complicated electronics. Heated water at a given pressure is always at a predictable temperature. That is indicated by the left-hand gauge on the front panel of the Domobar Super.

  • Page 9: The Grouphead

    When you need steam you open the steam valve and steam is drawn off the top of the boiler. This will cause a drop in pressure in the boiler which will again trigger the pressurestat to turn on the heating element to help maintain the boiler’s temperature.
  • Page 10 Brewing When in brewing mode the valve opens and the pump is acti- vated. Hot water, under the force of pressure created by the pump, forces water through the coffee which comes out the as espresso. The only path the water can take is through the coffee. 3-Way Valve Operation When the brewing process is stopped, the valve is returned to its off position.

  • Page 11: Operation Of Each Model

    4 - Operation of Each Model The three models of the Vibiemme Domobar Super espresso machines contain the same basic components. They also share a few external similarities. This chapter covers the controls and basic operation of all three mod- els.

  • Page 12: Semi Automatic

    When the lever is lifted just past the first click stop the passive pre-infusion begins. This allows a slight flow of water onto the coffee. This gentle flow of wa- ter wets the puck slightly which helps with extraction and can also help eliminate channeling (disruption of the coffee causing a fast flow).

  • Page 13: Electronic Automatic

    When you want to stop the brew cycle press and release the button again. As a novice barista with the Vibiemme Domobar Super, this is the best mode to use until you become more comfortable with the ma- chine and the process.

  • Page 14: Unpacking And Assembly

    5 - Unpacking and Assembly CAUTION: The Vibiemme Domobar Super espresso machines are quite heavy. The shipping weight is around 70 pounds! We recommend getting assistance whenever the machine has to be moved or relocated. The Vibiemme Domobar comes double-packed to protect it during shipping.
  • Page 15 Also included is a plastic tamper (not shown). It is best to just place the tamper back into the small packing box as it should not be used. We highly recommend a proper-sized tam- per for best results. All Vibiemme Domobar Super espresso machines use a commercial-sized 58mm filter basket.

  • Page 16: Water

    6 - Water All coffee beverages start with two things- coffee and water. Because the majority of espresso is water, it should come as no surprise that quality water is important to the taste of the espresso. Additionally, using the wrong water can eventually cause problems for your machine and even cause part failures.

  • Page 17: Setup And Startup

    7 - Setup and Startup Before turning the machine on, the first thing to do is to re- move the water reservoir. To access the reservoir, lift the top off the machine using the two handles and place the cover aside. The water reservoir, located in the rear of the machine, has two hoses inserted into it.

  • Page 18: Portafilter

    CAUTION: Electrical surges can damage the Vibiemme Domobar Super’s electronics (all models have some electronic components in them, even the manual version). Surges can also damage the heating element.
  • Page 19 Shiny chrome surfaces invite curious hands! For this first use of the Vibiemme Domobar Super, once the pressure is above about 0.5 you should flush the boiler to be sure that the machine is working properly. Place a suitable container (like a heat-resistant glass mea- suring cup or stainless steaming pitcher) under the hot water spout and carefully open the hot water valve.

  • Page 20: It's About The Coffee

    Let’s take a break just for a bit and talk about coffee. Whatever the beverage you intend to make with your new Vibiemme Domobar Super, they all start with two things- water and coffee. It should be apparent that the coffee taste of the beverage, whether it be a strait espresso, an Americano, latte, or cappuccino, comes from the coffee beans that you use.

  • Page 21: Cooling Flush

    9 - Cooling Flush One of the benefits of the Vibiemme Domobar Super line is the thermosyphon built into the E-61 grouphead. Convection acts to recirculate hot water through the grouphead which helps create thermal stability throughout the brewing path which goes a long way to helping you get consistent results. But under certain circumstances...

  • Page 22: Grind, Dose, Tamp

    10 - Grind, Dose, Tamp Let’s put it to work! If this is your first time making espresso, don’t worry if things do not go quite as planned. Even the most confident and respected of baristas will pull a bad shot once in a while. There are a lot of variables that can turn what might have been a good beverage into something that should be tossed down the sink.
  • Page 23 Place the portafilter on a firm surface that is protected from the metal tips of the spout and press downward with about thirty pounds of force. For your first few attempts it is advised to use a scale to measure the amount of force it takes to accomplish that.

  • Page 24: The Espresso Speedometer

    11 - The Espresso Speedometer It’s time to actually make espresso! The coffee has been ground and tamped into the portafilter, and the portafilter locked into place. All that is left to do is to place a cup under the spout(s) and switch the machine into brewing mode (see Chapter 3 for details on how to operate the various models).

  • Page 25: Too Slow

    TOO SLOW A slow pull can either go well over thirty seconds to get even just one ounce from a double basket, or pro- duce very little coffee after as much as twenty seconds or longer. Often this slow flow will be very dark in color and extremely viscous- a sign of over-extraction.

  • Page 26: Steaming Milk

    Careful use of this can create excellent microfoam- injudicious use can splatter milk all over! Another benefit of the Vibiemme Domobar Super espresso machines is the heat exchanger design. If you have previously been using one of the many home single-boiler espresso machines and have spent time waiting for steam to be available, you will immediately appreciate the fact that steam is always available for you with the Vibiemme.
  • Page 27 process has finished and you take the risk of overheating the milk and ruining your efforts. Remember, this is a commercial-quality machine and it delivers commercial-level performance! 4. Within the first few seconds the steam should be moving the milk in a circular action. If the milk is splash- ing like a boiling pot, reposition and/or change the angle of the pitcher in relation to the steam wand.

  • Page 28: Milk Stretching Tips

    Milk Stretching Tips • It is generally best to pull your espresso shot first and then steam the milk. If milk is allowed to sit for long it loses its texture. For milk-based drinks, whatever flavor might be lost in the espresso from sitting for a minute or two won’t be sensed in a milk-laden beverage.

  • Page 29: Cleaning And Maintenance

    13 - Cleaning and Maintenance As with all fine tools, the Vibiemme Domobar Super can give you years of trouble-free service and better performance if properly maintained. Your Vibiemme Domobar Super does require a bit of care, but it is not at all difficult.

  • Page 30: Backflushing

    4) Watch the brew pressure gauge and when pressure builds to about 9 BAR, turn the brew function off. 5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 two or three times. 6) Loosen but do not remove the portafilter and turn on the brew switch again. Wiggle the handle to loosen the portafilter a bit so that water can flush the area around the grouphead.

  • Page 31: Exterior Cleaning

    CAUTION: The cleaning products meant for backflushing must NEVER be used in the water reser- voir. Using this cleaning agent in any way other than described here can damage your machine and void your warranty. Cleaning the Portafilter and Filter Basket - Pop the filter basket out of the portafilter body. Using a finger- nail is not recommended as these commercial portafilters have a very stiff retaining spring inside.

  • Page 32: Hot Water Wand

    to one year is usually sufficient. Otherwise, change it when you feel it lacking in resiliency when locking the portafilter in place or when leaks occur that are not resolved by other solutions as mentioned above. Hot Water Wand The tip of the hot water want is removable and can be cleaned after removing it from the machine.

  • Page 33: Placing A Machine Back Into Service After Storage

    WARNING: Neither damage from these sorts of chemicals nor damage from freezing are covered by the warranty. Use of these chemicals and storage in freezing conditions is to be done at your own risk. Placing a Machine Back Into Service After Storage Even if not stored in such extreme conditions as mentioned above, when placing a stored machine back into service you must flush out the machine with fresh water to remove any stale water that was left in the boiler, the heat exchanger, and in the various pipes and hoses.

  • Page 34: De-Scaling

    14 - De-scaling WARNING: De-scaling involves pumping a chemical solution through the machine. These special chemicals usually contain a food-grade acid that can be hazardous. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and use safety precautions. Even when working carefully some of it may splash about. Gloves and eye protection are required when handling and using these chemicals.
  • Page 35 4) Tip the machine on its back and remove the two, small Phillips head screws on the bottom of the machine along the back edge of the bottom. Stand the machine back on its feet 5) Remove the 6 screws on the outer case (three on each side). Slide the outer case off the machine 6) Replace the water reservoir’s platform and the reservoir and replace the hoses back into the reservoir.
  • Page 36 16) Place a suitable container under the hot water wand. Open the hot water valve and turn the power switch to Position I. Pump about 16 ounces of solution through the wand. Turn the Power Switch to Position 0 and then close the hot water tap and unplug the machine.
  • Page 37 27) Remove the reservoir ad the reservoir platform, remove the two screws holding the divider panel, tip the panel back, and replace the autofill sensor wire on the boiler. CAUTION: Failure to replace the autofill wire will cause your Vibiemme Domobar to behave errati- cally and can cause damage to the machine not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 38: Hints, Tips, And Tricks

    15 - Hints, Tips, and Tricks We have already reviewed some of the ways that you can control the way the Domobar Super operates. The best example is the cooling flush which allows you equalize and control the brewing temperature throughout the brewing path as well as eliminate any steam that may have built up during an extended idling period.

  • Page 39: Advanced Adjustments

    The pump in your Vibiemme Domobar Super is capable of developing pressure far greater than needed to make espresso. If all of that pressure is allowed to reach the coffee, over-extraction is the result. To control the maximum pressure that can reach the coffee there is an adjustable pressure regulator at the output side of the pump.

  • Page 40: Pressurestat Adjustment

    small adjustment keeping in mind that it should be set to best match the coffee you drink most of the time. The best test to judge the setting is your palate, but it will take time and practice to get consistent enough to sense the difference in taste.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    17 - Troubleshooting -The machine is not working. • Be sure it is plugged in and the circuit is working. Try another outlet if in doubt. • Be sure the Power Switch is turned to Position I or Position II. -No water can be pumped.

  • Page 42: The Coffee Tastes Bad

    7) Replace the rear case being that the water reservoir and hoses are properly located. Replace and tighten the 6 Phillips head screws. 8) Replace the top cover 9) Plug the machine back into the power outlet. 10) Turn the switch to position I 11) After the pump stops turn the power switch to position II If the thermostat trips again, please contact our service department.

  • Page 43: Maintenance Records

    MAINTENANCE RECORDS: Date Task Comments...
  • Page 44 1 s t - l i n e W W W . 1 s t - l i n e . C O M Manual provided by 1st-line Equipment, LLC on an ‘as-is’ basis.

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