Conti TWIN STAR 2, Technical Documentation Manual

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6 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING DEVICES
6.1 Steam tap
Two steam taps operating with levers “V” heat liquids or froth milk for cappuccino by injecting
steam.
The liquid container should be high enough. The steam wand nozzle should soak into the liquid
but not touch the bottom.
6.2 Hot water tap
The electric tap “E” is made to prepare hot water specialties (tea, grog...).
The hot water temperature can be adjusted thanks to a mixer system. The volume of hot water
can also be adjusted via the programming mode.
6.3 Filters
The machine is supplied with 1-cup and 2-cup filters. Always ensure that the filters are
unclogged and clean. To remove used coffee grounds from the filter, turn the filter holder
upside-down and lightly tap it on the edge of a
wooden box.
6.4 Dummy filter
The machine is delivered with a dummy filter. This component is only used for the daily cleaning
of the coffee groups.
6.5 Filter- holders
Never take the filter-holder off when the unit is operating , firstly, ensure that the fluid has
stopped flowing from the filter-holder outlet.
Always leave the filter-holders on the machine with the filters filled with the coffee grounds of the
previous coffee in order to maintain the temperature of the filter-holders.
When the machine is not in use for an expended period of time, remove the filter-holders and
expel the used coffee grounds.
6.6 Cappuccinatore (option)
This device is equipped with a 2-position switch and allows to produce froth or hot milk
automatically in pushing the right button of the left group of the machine.
To maintain sanitation standards it is compulsory that the operator cleans this component every
2 hours to prevent the risk of stale milk clogging the tubes.
6.7 Steam jet (option)
This kit allows to heat a liquid automatically in programming the steam temperature. The
temperature sensor in the steam wand detects the temperature required and the steam stops
automatically.
6.8 Espresso tray
Supplied with all Mug versions, this device allows to place espresso cups in a higher position.
6.9 Grinder fork
This part is supplied with the machines to adapt the filter holders of the Twin Star 2 to the
Mazzer grinders.
6.10 Water hardness tester
Supplied with the machine to check the water hardness of the main water supply.
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