Page 3 - Contents
Important instructions – retain for future use. Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 2 About espresso coffee 3 Features of your Sunbeam Espresso Vita 4 Using the control panel 8 Reference guide to using your espresso machine 12Programming your espresso machine 17 Preparing your espresso machine bef...
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 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 15 BAR pump, the espresso machine will deliver the per...
Page 9 - Features of your Sunbeam Espresso Vita (continued)
7 Features of your Sunbeam Espresso Vita (continued) Push Button Control Panel An easy to use control panel provides the choice of manual operation or utilising the programmed espresso pour lengths. The programmed espresso pour is set to 30mls per cup while the PROGRAM function allows users to perso...
Page 10 - Using the control panel
8 Using the control panel Power Press the ‘POWER’ button once to turn the espresso machine on. The light on the button will start flashing; this is to indicate that your espresso machine is on and is heating up. Ready Mode When the light on the ‘POWER’ button stops flashing and turns to a constant r...
Page 15 - Reference guide to using your espresso machine (continued)
Reference guide to using your espresso machine (continued) 16 12 Making the espresso 15 10 11 13 Place large container under both pouring spouts. Press the ‘MANUAL’ button and allow the water to run through. Press button again to stop. Select appropriate filter and place into group handle. Hold grou...
Page 20 - Programming your espresso machine (continued)
18 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 ‘POWER’ button.3. When you hear a single long beep this will indicat...
Page 22 - 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 23 - 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 24 - 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 25 - 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 26 - 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 28 - 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 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 descaled every 4-6 months, this will vary depending o...
Page 32 - Advanced programming options
30 Advanced programming options Espresso Thermoblock Temperature The water temperature of this espresso machine has been calibrated to the precise temperature of 92°C at the group head. The temperature of the water at the group head can be modified in increments of 2°C up and down should it be desir...
Page 36 - 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. on to the group head. See “Guide to the perfect espresso” pg 20. Edge of filt...
Page 39 - 2 Month Replacement Guarantee
Should you experience any difficulties with your appliance, please phone our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand. Alternatively, you can send a written claim to Sunbeam at the address listed below. On receipt of your claim, Sunbeam will seek ...
Page 40 - Need help with your appliance?
Need help with your appliance? Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance. In Australia Visit www.sunbeam.com.au Or call 1300 881 861 In New Zealand Visit www.sunbeam.co.nz Or call 0800 786 232 Made in China. Due to minor c...