Sunbeam EM8900 - Manuals

4 Warming plateThe large warming plate effectively pre-warms cups helping to retain the essential characteristics true of espresso - sweet, creamy taste and aroma. Variable steam control dial Steam wandA dedicated thermoblock and pump provide an instant supply of powerful dry steam for achieving sil...

Using the control panel PowerPress the ‘POWER’ button once to turn the espresso machine on. The light above the ‘POWER’ button will illuminate green and start flashing; this is to indicate that your espresso machine is on and is heating up. Note: Before turning on the espresso machine ensure that th...

Using the control panel continued pressure onto the coffee cake. After this the full water pressure is applied and the espresso will pour freely. Note: When the coffee maker has activated the single espresso operation the lights above the ‘MANUAL’ and double espresso buttons will go off. The lights ...

10 Heading Using the control panel continued Once the espresso machine is switched on and heated, so the light above the ‘POWER’ button is red and the lights above the ‘MANUAL’, single and double espresso buttons show a constant green light, the coffee maker is able to use the program function. To a...

12 Reference guide to using your espresso machine continued Place filter handle onto group head. Turn filter handle to the right as far as it will go. Place large container under both pouring spouts. Making the espresso Press the 'MANUAL' button and allow the water to run through. Select appropriate...

Heading 19 Programming your espresso machine continued Important: Although the espresso machine is on at the power outlet ensure that the actual espresso machine power is ‘OFF’. Therefore no lights will be illuminated on the espresso machine control panel. 2. Press and hold down the ‘MANUAL’ button....

22 Heading Guide to the perfect espresso continued 12. Check the espresso pour. The ideal pour is dark and caramel with reddish reflections. The pour should hang vertically on each spout and resist like dripping honey. Tip: Refer to the espresso gauge on the espresso machine as this will help indica...

Espresso recipes 25 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 ...

26 Espresso recipes continued CAFFE LATTEAn espresso with steamed milk, typically served in a glass. The layer of frothed milk on top should be 10mm to seal the coffee. • 220mL glass or cup• single or double espresso• steamed milk CAPPUCCINOThis delicious drink is an espresso with steamed milk, topp...

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 ...

28 Care and cleaning continued for about 5 minutes and you will find that after this time the dry/caramelised milk will easily wipe away. Repeat process if still dirty.Important: Never clean the steam wand with an abrasive pad as this will damage the steam wand.Should the steam wand become blocked, ...

29 Cleaning the group head continued no lights will be illuminated on the espresso machine control panel.10. Simultaneously press and hold down the single and double espresso buttons. While still holding down the single and double espresso buttons briefly press the ‘POWER’ button. As the lights on t...

30 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...

Descaling continued Note: Depending on the size of the container under the group head on occasion this may need to be emptied throughout this process.8. After half the solution has cycled through press the ‘MANUAL’ button to stop the flow and then press the ‘POWER’ button to turn the machine off. 9....

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