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La Spaziale S1 Mini Vivaldi II Double Boiler Espresso Machine User’s Manual Rev. F Updated on 03/04/2013 to clarify ON/OFF Timer operation and the new SSR which replaces the triacs and fan on newer models...
Electronic Boiler Refill Built-in Safety Thermostat Built-in Safety Cut Out on Vibe Pump Semiautomatic Hot Water Delivery Lever Steam Valve same as La Spaziale S5 Commercial Machines. Fault Diagnosis Alarms Dual Manometer OPTIONAL Pre Infusion Chamber OPTIONAL 7 Day Programmable Timer...
Mini Vivaldi I, has been omitted from this document. This document solely covers the S1 Mini Vivaldi II plus options available and supported by Chris Coffee Service and/or other vendors supplied by Chris Coffee Service through its exclusive distribution agreements with La Spaziale S.p.A.
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual perpendicular blades and a round ground pin. The 20A version therefore requires a 20A circuit which has a special 20A outlet which accepts the 20A plug. Most modern kitchens have 20A circuits. However, they often do not use 20A outlets because multiple outlets may be on the same 20A circuit.
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual week, if so desired. Each new machine has the cable needed to plug this timer into cable tied into place just behind the front panel. More information including the installation manual can be found here: http://s1cafe.com/s1v2/images/Vivaldi%20Timer%20Instructions.pdf...
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual test, contact your Mini VII dealer and discuss the available options. This test should be done before using your machine. Water over 3 grains of hardness needs to be softened or else consider using bottle water. Hard water will require frequent descaling which is not a trivial procedure on this machine.
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual 4.5 Turning On and Heating the Machine 1) Place the desired coffee basket (Single or Double) into one of the portafilter handles and attach it to the group. 2) Insert the plug into the 110V AC socket, the On/STBY light (22) starts flashing.
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual continues until the machine has reached its operating temperature (light from flashing to fixed). 8) When the group has reached the set temperature, the boiler heating starts (BOILER light (13) flashing), once it reaches the set temperature the light becomes fixed.
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual portafilter handle, and press it with the included plastic tamper or, more optimally, a high quality 53mm coffee tamper. 3. Fasten the portafilter handle (11) to the brewing group (10), placing a cup under the portafilter handle.
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual 4.10 Boiler Operational Modes There are three possible operational modes of the two boilers in the LaSpaziale Mini VII 20A model: Both boilers are completely independent, turning on and off according to the needs of each. Both can be on at the same time. This is the default mode with the BOILER enabled and 20A mode selected using the internal 15A/20A switch.
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual 4. From the front of the machine look down into the top of the machine. In the right rear of the machine you will see a toggle switch with its positions labeled 15 and 20.
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual maximum temperature of 97°C (20) is reached, the selection restarts from the minimum temperature of 91°C (14) (cyclic mode). 3. Once you choose the desired temperature, in order to lock in this value, press ON/OFF (27) button, the machine will then go back to its normal functioning.
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual by all temperature lamps off. A -8˚C offset is designated by all temperature lamps plus EMPTY on. If your negative offset is more than you wish, each press of the Single Cup button changes the offset by +1˚C.
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S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual properly, the offset should be left alone. Instead, the VII Mini includes a mode specifically for use in extending the temperature range above 97ºC or below 91ºC up to a max of 3ºC. While the ability to extend the temperature above 97ºC is of limited use, there are some types of coffee whose flavor is optimum in the 88ºC to 90ºC range.
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual 5 Alarm Handling The Mini VII uses computerized sensors to robustly handle Mini VII device malfunctions. There are two types of alarms the Mini VII can generate: – these are the most serious. The VII will turn itself Off and display Blocking Alarms the alarm codes noted below when one of these alarms occurs.
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual 5.6 Damaged Boiler Heating Element Triac SSR (only with the boiler turned on) This alarm is a blocking one, and occurs when the boiler triac always remains in conduction (temperature >140°C). The lights 19-20-21 are flashing.
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual 6.2 Control Board Connection Diagram 6.3 Triac Board Connection Diagram Note these two boards and the fan have been replaced with a single – dual Solid State Relay module (SSR) on new models. BOILER TRIAC BD...
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual 6.4 Control Panel Connection Diagram 6.5 Wiring Diagram Definitions EV GR Coffee brewing group solenoid valve EV H Hot water delivery solenoid valve EV AL Automatic refill system solenoid valve Connection on control board of the triac that feeds the boiler heating element...
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual 7 Mini VII Water Flow Diagram The information below is provided strictly as a reference for Mini VII owners who are curious about the function of their Mini VII Dual Boiler design. 8 Adjustments and Maintenance 8.1 Group Pressure Adjustment...
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual 8.2 External Mini VII Surface Cleaning Use a damp sponge and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Alternately, window cleaner wiped off with a dry soft cloth works well. 8.3 Routine Group Cleaning The Official LaSpaziale Method”...
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual Use the included plastic handled wire brush to quickly scrub the group head while water is running through the group to flush out the particles. (This is why the long handled brush - to keep your hands away from hot water.) Also, give the dispersion disk a quick scrub.
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S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual Pre-Infusion Chamber Click the link below for the Installation Guide: http://s1cafe.com/s1v2/images/LaSpazialeProgressionPreinfusionInstallationManual.pdf Drain Kit Programmable Timer Use this link to download the installation and programming guide for this device: http://s1cafe.com/s1v2/images/Vivaldi%20Timer%20Instructions.pdf Page 24...
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S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual Longer Steam Arm (Shown next to stock arm) Page 25...
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S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual Optional “No Burn” Steam Arm (shown next to stock steam arm) Optional 4 Hole Tip for “No Burn” Steam Arm This tip is available on the Chris Coffee website: http://www.chriscoffee.com Pictured below side-by-side are the stock 2 hole tip and the new 4 hole tip.
S1 Mini Vivaldi II Owner’s Manual 53mm Triple Basket By popular demand Chris Coffee now sources a triple basket for the S1. This basket can be purchased by itself or it is included with purchase of a bottomless portafilter. 10 Other LaSpaziale Mini VII Resources...
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