Page 3 - Contents
Important instructions – retain for future use. Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 2 About espresso coffee 3 Features of your Sunbeam Artista 4 Using the control panel 7 Reference guide to using your espresso machine 10 Preparing your espresso machine before use 15 Guide to the perfect espresso 16 Guide t...
Page 4 - Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM ESPRESSO MACHINE.• Always place the unit on a flat, level surface.• Do not operate without water in reservoir. Fill reservoir with only clean and cold water. Observe the maximum filling volume is 2.5 litres. • Do not remove the filter ...
Page 5 - About espresso coffee
About espresso coffee Congratulations on the purchase of your Sunbeam Artista espresso machine.The mastery of coffee making demands a machine that you can trust to perform time and time again. Powered by a one-piece stainless steel lined thermoblock and an Italian designed and manufactured 15 BAR pu...
Page 6 - Features of your Sunbeam Artista
Warming plate Effectively pre-warms up to 9 espresso cups Push button control panel Easy to use control panel delivers an espresso pour, steam or hot water functions. Group head Brass and phenolic filter handle Extra cup height clearance Additional clearance between the filter handle and the drip tr...
Page 9 - Using the control panel
Using the control panel Power Press the ‘POWER’ button once to turn the espresso machine on. The light behind the ‘POWER’ button will illuminate green and start flashing; this is to indicate that your espresso machine is on and is heating up. Ready Mode When the green light behind the ‘POWER’ button...
Page 10 - Heading
Heading Using the control panel (continued) Steam The steam function allows the coffee maker to produce steam out of the steam wand for texturing milk.To activate the steam function, the coffee maker simply needs to press the ‘STEAM’ button. By design the temperature of the espresso machine will adj...
Page 13 - Reference guide to using your espresso machine (continued)
Reference guide to using your espresso machine (continued) 17 13 Making the espresso 16 10 11 12 14 Place group handle onto group head. Turn group handle to the right, so it is firmly locked into position. Place large container under both pouring spouts. Press the ‘COFFEE’ button and allow the water...
Page 18 - Guide to the perfect espresso
Preheat Glasses 1. Preheat the glasses/cups by filling them with hot water as this will assist to preserve the crema of the espresso. Set the glasses/cups aside. Caution: The hot water will be close to boiling temperature. Take care so as not to crack the glasses or burn yourself. Preheat Group Hand...
Page 19 - Guide to the perfect espresso (continued)
Guide to the perfect espresso (continued) Pre-Infusion 11. Once the espresso operation has been activated, before the espresso pour starts, the progressive pre-infusion feature will release three short bursts of gradually increasing water pressure onto the coffee cake. After this, the full water pre...
Page 20 - Guide to milk texturing
Milk texturing is the steaming of milk. The steam does two things, heats the milk and also the steam mixes air with the milk to form an ‘emulsion’ of tiny bubbles that gives a silky velvet texture. Similar to making an espresso, perfecting the art of milk texturing takes time and practice. Tip: Reme...
Page 21 - Using the hot water function
Using the hot water function the correct temperature. It's important to remember that if the milk is not heated long enough the drink will be too cool and if heated for too long it will start to boil at around 72°C and all texture will be lost. Tip: If you don’t have a thermometer a good indication ...
Page 22 - Espresso Recipes
ESPRESSO (SHORT BLACK) Espresso is a concentrated, full bodied coffee with a stable layer of cream on top – known as ‘crema’. An espresso is the foundation of all café coffee. Variations are achieved by adding different amounts of milk and froth.• 90mL espresso glass or demitasse cup• single espress...
Page 24 - Care and Cleaning
Care and Cleaning The coffee making process involves extracting oils out of coffee grinds to make espresso coffee. Deposits of these oils build up over time and affect the taste of the coffee and operation of the espresso machine. Regular cleaning to remove these oils is essential and will maintain ...
Page 26 - Descaling
Scale is a surface build up of minerals that naturally occur over time in all appliances that are involved with the heating of water. Therefore the espresso machine will require occasional descaling. It is recommended that the espresso machine is decaled every 4-6 months, this will vary depending on...
Page 28 - Advanced Programming Options
Advanced Programming Options Espresso Thermoblock Temperature The water temperature of this espresso machine has been calibrated to the precise temperature of 92ºC at the group head. The temperature of the water at the group head can be modified in increments of 2ºC up and down should it be desired....
Page 32 - Trouble shooting guide
Trouble shooting guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Coffee runs down the side of Group handle is not attached correctly, Ensure the handle is firmly positioned the group handle. or has not been tightened sufficiently. onto the group head. See “Guide to the perfect espresso” pg 16. Edge of filte...
Page 35 - 2 Month Replacement Guarantee
We are so confident of the quality of our product, should this appliance develop any malfunction within 12 months of purchase ( months commercial use) due to faulty materials or manufacture, we will replace it for you absolutely free. 12 Month Replacement Guarantee Should you experience any difficul...
Page 36 - Consumer Hotline
is a registered trademark. Consumer Hotline In AustraliaVisit www.sunbeam.com.au Or call 100 881 861 In New ZealandVisit www.sunbeam.co.nz Or call 0800 786 22 'Artista' is a trademark of Sunbeam Corporation. Designed and Engineered in Australia. Made in China to Sunbeam's specification. Due to minor...