Contents 1. Safety information ...page 6 Warnings ...page 6 Precautions...page 6 2. Before you start using the IMPRESSA S9/S7 avantgarde ...page 6 Checking the mains voltage ...page 6 Checking electrical fuse...page 6 Filling the water tank ...page 7 Filling the bean tank...page 7 Adjusting the grinding gear ...page 7...
Before you begin Congratulations on having bought this IMPRESSA S9/S7 avant- garde! In order to ensure perfect operation of your IMPRESSA, carefully read this operating manual and keep it for future reference. Should you need more information or meet with particular prob-...
2.3 Filling the water tank Only use fresh, cold water. Never fill the water tank with milk, mineral water or other liquids. Take out the water tank and thoroughly rinse it out with cold tap water (Fig. 1). Then fill it with water and place it back into the coffee machine. Make sure the tank is installed correctly and that it engages properly.
Place a receptacle under the 2-stage frothing jet (24) and press one of the Steam keys The system now fills up automatically. A little water will leak from the frothing jet. SYSTEM FILLING HEATING UP PRESS RINSE Place a cup under the height-adjustable coffee spout (18). Press Rinse MACHINE RINSING Now the water lines are flushed with fresh water.
Now turn the Rotary Switch (4) until the following message is displayed: EXIT Now press the Rotary Switch (4) to leave the programming mode. SELECT PRODUCT 5. Using a CLARIS plus filter cartridge When using the CLARIS plus filter cartridge correctly, de- calcifying your IMPRESSA will no longer be necessary.
Place a sufficiently large receptacle (min. 0.5 litres) under the pivoting steam spout (23) and press one of the Steam keys to start the filter rinsing process. FILTER RINSING Filter rinsing stops automatically. SELECT PRODUCT You can also trigger a change of filter manually from the Maintenance menu at any point in time (only if the filter has been activated) - see Chapter 13.3.
The coffee brewing process stops automatically as soon as the set amount of water has run through. SELECT PRODUCT To stop the brewing process prematurely, press any of the product keys. We recommend always using powder from fresh coffee beans or pre-ground, vacuum-packed coffee. Never fill in more than 2 scoops of powder.
You can also change the amount of water set while the machine is brewing coffee. Open the programming door. Turn the Rotary Switch (4) until the display indicates the required amount (ML). The amount of water can be selected in increments of 5 ML. The amounts given in ML are approximate values and may vary from the effective quantity.
Now attach the Professional-Cappuccino Frother (Fig. 6). Press the hose into one side of the opening behind the dial (Fig. 7). IMPRESSA S9 avantgarde: The supplied “Deluxe” milk pitcher is suited for drawing in the milk. 11.4 Making cappuccino and hot milk with the...
MACHINE RINSING The coffee spout (18) is rinsed. 13. Programming The IMPRESSA leaves the factory with a number of default settings that allow you to make coffee without having to pro- gram the machine first. You can, however, adjust various parameters to make the coffee suit your personal taste.
SELECT PRODUCT Open the programming door (3). Press the Rotary Switch (4) until you hear an acoustic signal. FILTER NO or YES Turn the Rotary Switch (4) until the following message is dis- played: POWDER QUANTITY Now press the Rotary Switch (4) to start programming. SELECT PRODUCT Then press a product key of your choice.
13.6 Programming the temperature for coffee, espresso and coffee à la carte You can adjust the temperature for each type of coffee sepa- rately. The temperature can be set to 2 different levels (NORMAL, HIGH). SELECT PRODUCT Open the programming door (3). Press the Rotary Switch (4) until you hear an acoustic signal.
FILTER NO or YES Turn the Rotary Switch (4) until the following message is dis- played: STEAM PORTION Press the Rotary Switch (4) to activate the program item. PORTION 20 SEC (example) Turn the Rotary Switch (4) to modify the steam portion and then confirm your setting by pressing the Rotary Switch (4).
Select this setting if you make mostly black coffees and are prepared to wait for approx. 1 minute before being able to draw steam. Economy mode 2 Selecting this level does not put the IMPRESSA in stand-by mode (economy temperature). The machine heats up each time you make coffee or need to draw steam.
Now press the Rotary Switch (4) to start programming. UNIT ON —:— Turn the Rotary Switch (4) to set the hours. UNIT ON 07:00 (example) Press the Rotary Switch (4) to confirm the hours and to activate the minutes. UNIT ON 07:00 Turn the Rotary Switch (4) to set the minutes.
SPRACHE DEUTSCH Turn the Rotary Switch (4) to set the language. LANGUAGE ENGLISH (example) Confirm your selection by pressing the Rotary Switch (4). LANGUAGE ENGLISH Now turn the Rotary Switch (4) until the following message is displayed: EXIT Now press the Rotary Switch (4) to leave the programming mode. SELECT PRODUCT 13.14 Programming the display This program item allows you to change the time format...
Now press the Rotary Switch (4) to access the Information menu. TOTAL 1000 (example) Turn the Rotary Switch (4) to display how often you made 2 espressos, 1 coffee, 2 coffees, coffee à la carte, powder, water and steam. Finally, the number of cleaning and decalcifying cycles and filter changes are displayed.
14.3 Emptying the drip tray EMPTY TRAY If this information is displayed, the machine will no longer dispense coffee or steam, and the tray must be emptied. Carefully take out the drip tray (1) – which contains water – and the integrated coffee grounds bin.
After another 30 products the display will change. You should run the cleaning cycle now (see Chapter 15). SELECT PRODUCT / CLEAN NOW 14.9 Prompt to decalcify Lime scale builds up in the IMPRESSA as a result of normal use. The degree of calcification depends on the hardness of the water you use.
Once started, the cleaning process must not be interrupted. After each cleaning process, the filler funnel for the pre- ground coffee (17) should be cleaned as well. SELECT PRODUCT CLEAN MACHINE Press Rinse until the following message appears: EMPTY TRAY / EMPTY GROUNDS Empty out the drip tray (1) and integrated coffee grounds bin.
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Once started, the decalcifying program must not be inter- rupted. Always wait until the decalcifying agent has been used up and the tank is empty. Never fill in additional decalcifying agent. SELECT PRODUCT DE-SCALE MACHINE Press Rinse until the following message appears: EMPTY TRAY / EMPTY GROUNDS Empty out the drip tray (1) and integrated coffee grounds bin.
MACHINE DE-SCALING You will hear an acoustic signal. CLOSE TAP Turn the Hot Water key (22) to the symbol. MACHINE DE-SCALING You will hear an acoustic signal. EMPTY TRAY / EMPTY GROUNDS Empty out the drip tray (1) and integrated coffee grounds bin. TRAY MISSING Place the empty, clean drip tray (1) and integrated coffee...
19. Problems Problem Grinding gear makes a very loud noise Too little froth when frothing milk Coffee only drips from the coffee spout Display constantly indicates ‘Tray missing‘ ‘Fill beans’ not displayed despite empty bean tank Cause Foreign body in the grinding gear Professional Cappuccino Frother clogged Grinding degree too fine Pre-ground coffee too fine...
20. Legal information These operating instructions contain all the information required for operating and maintaining the machine properly. Knowledge of and compliance with the specifications contained in these operating instructions is required for using the machine safely as well as for operational safety and safety during mainte- nance.
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