GASTROBACK Design Espresso Advanced Barista Instruction Manual

1. Benvingut

Thank you for choosing the GASTROBACK Design Espresso Advanced Barista. This manual provides essential information for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your new espresso machine. Please read it thoroughly before first use and keep it for future reference.

2. Producte acabatview

Familiarize yourself with the components of your GASTROBACK Design Espresso Advanced Barista.

Davant view of the GASTROBACK Design Espresso Advanced Barista, showing the control panel, portafilter, steam wand, and integrated grinder.

Components clau:

• Integrated Conical Burr Grinder: For fresh grinding of coffee beans.
• Tauler de control: Botons per a engegada, tret únic, tret doble i vapor.
• Manòmetre: Mostra la pressió de preparació.
• Portafiltre: Conté el cafè mòlt per a la infusió.
• Vareta de vapor: Per escumar llet.
• Dipòsit d'aigua: Dipòsit extraïble per al subministrament d'aigua.
• Safata de degoteig: Collects excess water and coffee spills.

3. Configuració inicial

3.1 Desembalatge

Traieu amb cura tots els components de l'embalatge. Assegureu-vos que hi hagi totes les peces que s'enumeren a continuació:

• Double-wall filter insert for 1 and 2 cups
• Filter insert for E.S.E. pads
• Milk frothing pitcher
• Measuring spoon with espresso tamper
• Eina de neteja
• Filtre d'aigua

Included accessories: filter baskets, E.S.E. pad filter, milk pitcher, measuring spoon with tamper, cleaning tool, and water filter.

3.2 Col·locació

Place the machine on a stable, level, and heat-resistant surface. Ensure adequate ventilation around the machine. Keep it away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

3.3 Ompliment del dipòsit d'aigua

Remove the water tank from the back of the machine. Fill it with fresh, cold drinking water up to the MAX line. Reinsert the tank securely.

The water tank is located at the back of the machine for easy access and refilling.

3.4 Primer ús / Imprimació

Before first use, or if the machine has not been used for a long time, prime the system to ensure proper water flow and remove any air. Follow the instructions in the detailed manual for the priming process, typically involving running water through the group head and steam wand without coffee.

4. Operating Your Espresso Machine

4.1 Mòlta de grans de cafè

The integrated conical burr grinder allows you to grind fresh coffee beans directly into the portafilter. This ensures maximum aroma and freshness for your espresso.

• Fill the bean hopper with fresh coffee beans. The hopper holds 220g of beans, sufficient for up to 30 espresso shots.
• Select one of the 11 grind settings to achieve your desired fineness. Finer grinds are typically for espresso, coarser for other brewing methods.
• Adjust the coffee powder quantity according to your preference.

El molinet cònic integrat garanteix un cafè fresc per a cada infusió.

Freshly ground coffee in the portafilter, ready for brewing.

4.2 Preparació de l'espresso

The machine features a professional ULKA espresso pump (15 bar) and a Thermo-Block heating system for fast heat-up (approx. 1.5 minutes).

1. Assegureu-vos que el dipòsit d'aigua estigui ple i que la màquina estigui preescalfada.
2. Grind fresh coffee beans directly into the portafilter or use pre-ground coffee/E.S.E. pads.
3. Tamp the coffee evenly using the included tampeh.
4. Introduïu el portafiltre al capçal del grup i bloquegeu-lo al seu lloc.
5. Col·loqueu la tassa o tasses sota els brocs del portafiltre.
6. Press the single or double shot button to start brewing. The machine will automatically stop when the desired volume is reached.

The machine brewing a perfect shot of espresso.

4.3 Escuma de llet

Use the steam wand to create creamy milk foam for lattes, cappuccinos, and other milk-based coffee drinks.

1. Fill the included milk pitcher with cold milk.
2. Activate the steam function on the machine and wait for the steam wand to heat up.
3. Submergeix la punta de la vareta de vapor just per sota de la superfície de la llet.
4. Open the steam valve to release steam, moving the pitcher to create a swirling motion and incorporate air.
5. Once the milk reaches the desired temperature and consistency, close the steam valve and remove the pitcher.
6. Netegeu la vareta de vapor immediatament amb aiguaamp drap per evitar que s'assequin els residus de llet.

Achieve perfect milk foam for your favorite coffee creations.

Explore a variety of coffee drinks with your GASTROBACK machine.

5. Cura i Manteniment

Regular cleaning and maintenance are essential to ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your espresso machine.

5.1 Neteja diària

• Portafiltres i cistelles de filtre: Després de cada ús, traieu els mòlts de cafè gastats i esbandiu el portafiltre i les cistelles del filtre amb aigua calenta.
• Vareta de vapor: Immediatament després d'escumar la llet, netegeu la boquilla de vapor amb un drap.amp cloth to remove any milk residue. Purge a small amount of steam to clear the nozzle.
• Safata de degoteig: Buidar i netejar la safata de goteig regularment.
• Exterior: Netegeu l'exterior de la màquina amb un damp tela. No utilitzeu netejadors abrasius.

5.2 Descalcificació

Over time, mineral deposits (limescale) can build up inside the machine, affecting performance and taste. Regular descaling is crucial. The included water filter helps reduce limescale buildup, but descaling is still necessary.

• Use a commercially available descaling solution suitable for espresso machines.
• Follow the instructions provided with the descaling solution and in your machine's detailed manual for the descaling process.
• The frequency of descaling depends on your water hardness and usage. Generally, every 2-3 months is recommended for average use.

6. Solució De Problemes

Aquesta secció tracta problemes comuns que podeu trobar amb la vostra màquina d'espresso.

7. Especificacions tècniques

8. Garantia i Suport

For warranty information, product registration, and customer support, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or visit the official GASTROBACK weblloc web. Conserveu el comprovant de compra per a reclamacions de garantia.