Alpina SF-2812 Mode D'emploi page 5

During this process, you may notice that the Indicator light for steam goes on and off from
time to time. when the light is ON the boiler thermostat is keeping the water at the correct
temperature for producing the supply of steam; it is recommended that the steam supply knob
is only used when this light goes on.
MAKING FURTHER SHOTS OF ESPRESSO
Allow the boiler to cool by switching OFF (steam supply switch). If you want the boiler to
cool down quicker, turn the Steam control knob in anti-clockwise direction and press pump
switch to the ON position, pump indicator light ON, allowing water and steam to come out of
the MAXI CAPPUCCINO attachment wait steam tube until the indicator Espresso indicator light
ON , making anther espresso.
REGULAR CLEANING
CAUTION: all cleaning operations described below must be performed with the machine turned
off.
Cleaning the filter: Throwing away the waste coffee pod or ground coffee ,check that the
internal holes are not clogged and, if so, clean them with a small brush.
Cleaning the filter holder seat.
With ground coffee : after using, you may notices a buildup of coffee grounds in the
connection seat of the filter holder (the rubber O-ring where the filter basket fits into). These
can be removed with a toothpick. Furthermore, periodically clean the perforated disk by
letting water run through it, without putting the filter basket into its seat.
With coffee pod: after using, you may notices a buildup of espresso in the connection seat of
the filter holder (the rubber O-ring where the filter basket fits into). These can be removed
easily by running water. Furthermore, periodically clean the filter slice by letting water run
through it, without putting the filter basket into its seat.
Cleaning the MAXI CAPPUCCINO device. Perform this operation when the chrome-plated
pipe is cold, so as to prevent burns. Unscrew the device head from the small pipe and wash it
with running water. The small pipe can be cleaned with a non-abrasive cloth. Screw the
device head back on as far as it will go. If necessary, clean the outlet hole in the device head
again with a pin.
Cleaning the water tank. Periodically clean the inside of the tank with a sponge or damp
cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING
A) The machine does not supply boiling water.
• Make sure that there is water in the tank.
• Air has probably entered into the circuit, deactivating the pump.
• Repeat the operations described in the section "GETTING STARTED".
• If the supply is not re-established after performing the abovementioned process, go to an
Authorized Service Centre.
B) The machine does not supply steam.
• With a pin, remove any deposits which may have formed in the steam valve and rubber
nozzle.
• Check that the water level in the tank is normal.
C) Coffee overflowing from the edges of the filter ring.
With ground coffee
• Probably an excessive amount of coffee grounds has been placed in the filter basket,
preventing the filter basket from being properly tightened into its housing.
machine cool and remove the grounds, and try making another shot using the correct
amount of grounds.
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ENGLISH
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