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POSSIBLE CAUSES

•  The machine is not turned On or plugged in.
•  Water tank is empty.
•  Function Control Knob is not on the ESPRESSO 

(     ) position.

•  Coffee grind is too fine or compressed too tight.
•  There is too much coffee in the filter.
•  The machine has scale build-up.
•  The filter in the filter holder is clogged.

•  Water tank is empty.
•  Water tank is not securely in place.

•  The machine READY light was off while 

switching the selection knob to the ESPRESSO 
(     ) position.

•  The filter holder is not inserted during the 

preheating time.

•  The cups are cold. 

•  There is too little coffee in the Filter Holder.
•  The grind is too coarse.
•  There is not enough coffee in the filter.

•  Not suitable milk: Powdered milk or low-fat  

milk has been used.

•  Dirty steam wand.

•  The filter holder is incorrectly inserted in 

the brew head.

•  There are espresso grounds around the filter 

holder rim.

•  There is too much coffee in the filter holder.

•  The valve at the bottom of the tank is dirty 

or deffective

•  The valve is blocked by scale.

SOLUTION

•  Connect the machine to the electrical network.
•  Refill the water tank with water.
•  Turn the Function Control Knob.
•  Use a coarser grind or do not compress too tight 

the coffee.

•  Reduce the quantity of coffee in the filter holder.
•  Descale the machine. (see page 16)

•  Clean the filter. (see page 15)

•  Refill the water tank with water.
•  Press down firmly on the tank.

•  Wait until the READY light turns on.
•  Make sure the filter holder is in place during 

preheating time.

•  Preheat the cups with hot water or place 

them on the warming plate.

•  Add coffee.
•  Use a finer grind.
•  Add coffee in the filter.

•  Use only cold, whole milk.
•  Clean the steam wand by removing the cover.

•  Insert the filter holder correctly. (see page 12)
•  Clean the rim of the filter holder.
•  Reduce the quantity of coffee using the 

measuring scoop.

•  Wash the water tank and operate the valve 

at the bottom of the tank with your finger

•  Descale the machine (see page 16)

PROBLEM

The machine does not turn on or coffee is 
brewed in drips only

The pump is very noisy.

The coffee is too cold.

The coffee is brewed too fast, crema does 
not form.

The milk does not froth. It is not possible to 
prepare a cappuccino

Coffee flows out of the edges.

The water tank leaks when it is carried

Troubleshooting

Please contact the customer service for any problems not covered in the above table or when the suggested solutions do not solve the problem.

Summary of Contents for 14542

Page 1: ...15 Bar Pump Espresso Maker Instruction Manual Styled for Life Designed Engineered in New York City ...

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Page 3: ...er 6 Guide to the Perfect Espresso 7 Getting to Know Your CRUX 15 Bar Pump Espresso Maker 8 Before Using for the First Time 10 Brewing Fresh Espresso 11 Frothing Milk 13 User Maintenance Instructions 15 Care Cleaning Instructions 15 Descaling 16 Storing Instructions 17 Recipes 18 Troubleshooting 23 Warranty 24 25 Table of Contents ...

Page 4: ... safety 4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 5 In order to minimize the risk of property damage never place the Espresso Maker under cabinets Make sure the area several feet above the Espresso Maker is clear from all furniture or cabinetry 6 Do not open the water tank top lid while coffee is brewing Scalding may occur if the cover is lifted or removed dur...

Page 5: ...ot surfaces 13 Stand the appliance on a table or flat surface 14 Never use your Espresso Maker without water in it 15 Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 16 Press the ON OFF button on the side of the unit to turn the appliance OFF Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet when the appliance is not in use left unattended or when the carafe is em...

Page 6: ...ugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only 3 Use water only in this appliance Do not put any other liquids or food products in this appliance Do not mix or add anything to the water placed in this appliance except as instructed in the User Maintenance Instructions to clean the appliance 4 DO NOT attempt to move an appliance containing hot liquids Allow appliance to cool completely before moving 5...

Page 7: ...ther liquid unplug it immediately Do not reach into the water Do not use this appliance after it has fallen into or has become immersed in water 8 The appliance must be left to cool down sufficiently before adding more water to avoid exposure to steam 9 Always use fresh cool water in your appliance Warm water or other liquids except as listed in cleaning section may cause damage to the appliance S...

Page 8: ...contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way PLASTICIZER WARNING CAUTION To prevent Plasticizers from migrating to the finish of the counter top or table top or other furniture place NON PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of the counter top or table top Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken permanent blemishes may occur or ...

Page 9: ... will be thin and only around the edges You can alter the water flow by adjusting the strength of your tamp or by changing the coarseness of your grind If the flow is too fast press down firmly or choose a finer grind If the flow is too slow ease the pressure of your tamp or choose a coarser grind Coffee Grinding beans just before use will generate the optimum flavor They can keep for a very long ...

Page 10: ...ct may vary slightly from illustration 1 Removable Water Tank 2 Water Tank Handle 3 Warming Plate 4 Removable Drip Tray 5 Removable Drip Tray Cover 6 Steam Wand with removable Frothing Tip 7 Filter Holder 8 Brew Head 10 ON OFF Button 1 2 6 7 8 10 3 4 5 Fig 1 ...

Page 11: ...nob 3 STEAM position 4 OFF position 5 ESPRESSO position 6 Red HEATING Indicator Light 7 White READY Indicator Light 1 1 Cup Filter Basket 2 2 Cup Filter Basket 3 Filter Holder with 2 Spout Brew Head 4 Measuring Spoon Coffee Tamp Control Panel Accessories 1 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 12: ...in the tank 5 Replace the water tank to its original position Fold the lid and then the handle back over the water tank 6 Place an empty do not add coffee 2 cup filter basket into the filter holder Insert and lock into the Espresso Maker following the detailed description in the section Brewing Fresh Espresso 7 Place a wide mouth spouted container or cup under the 2 spout brew head 8 Plug the unit...

Page 13: ...OFF 1 Grasp the water tank handle at the back of the Espresso Maker and lift it up and off the unit See Figure 3 2 Fill the water tank with cold water Never fill the water tank past the MAX indicator line Ensure water level is above the MIN indicator line 3 Replace the water tank to its original position 4 If the filter holder is locked into the Espresso Maker grasp the handle firmly and turn it t...

Page 14: ...o FINE espresso coffee 8 Place the filter holder underneath the brew head so that the filter holder handle is aligned with See Figure 6 9 Turn handle to the right until the filter holder handle is facing front and lined up with the LOCK and it is securely locked See Figure 7 10 Place 1 or 2 espresso cups under the 2 spout brewing head 11 Press the ON OFF I O button The red HEATING indicator light ...

Page 15: ...ted bubbles the frothing tip must remain just under the surface of the milk IMPORTANT When frothing milk the volume of milk will double The top portion will be foam and the bottom portion will be milk 1 Press the ESPRESSO STEAM button to the lowest STEAM position 2 Make sure the water level in the water tank is above the MIN indicator line 3 Fill a short wide metal pitcher or tall cup half full wi...

Page 16: ...more Let the steam run until a small amount of water has run through the unit to fully clean out the steam wand of any excess milk NOTE If you want to brew Espresso straight after frothing milk make sure the ESPRESSO STEAM button is in the highest ESPRESSO position Turn the function control knob to the Espresso position to run a small amount of water through the Brew Head for a few seconds without...

Page 17: ...r every use remove the filter holder and filter basket discard used coffee grounds 4 Wash the filter holder and filter basket in hot sudsy water The stainless steel filters and filter holder should be rinsed under water immediately after use to remove all coffee particles 5 If necessary clean the filter basket with a kitchen brush A pin may be used to clear clogged holes of either filter basket or...

Page 18: ... ESPRESSO STEAM button is on the higher ESPRESSO position 6 Press the ON OFF I O button if the unit is not already ON The red HEATING indicator light will illuminate 7 When the white READY indicator light turns on turn the function control knob to the ESPRESSO position and let half the mixture of white vinegar and water run through the Group Head then turn the function control knob to the OFF posi...

Page 19: ... 17 Storing Instructions 1 Unplug unit and allow to cool 2 Store Coffee Maker in its box or in a cool dry place 3 Never store unit while it is still plugged in ...

Page 20: ...ce an espresso cup under the brewing head Press the ON OFF I O button to the ON I position The red HEATING indicator light will illuminate Press the ESPRESSO STEAM button to the highest ESPRESSO position Wait until the white READY light illuminates Turn the function control knob to the ESPRESSO position and 2 spouts of espresso will begin to flow into the cup When the desired amount of espresso co...

Page 21: ...esso cup under the brewing head Press the ON OFF I O button to the ON I position The red HEATING indicator light will illuminate Press the ESPRESSO STEAM button to the highest ESPRESSO position Wait until the white READY light illuminates Turn the function control knob to the ESPRESSO position and 2 spouts of espresso will begin to flow into the cup When the desired amount of espresso coffee has b...

Page 22: ... side of the measuring spoon to gently tamp the coffee and pack it Wipe any loose coffee grounds from the rim of the filter holder to assure a proper fit into the Espresso Maker Place the filter holder underneath the brew head Turn handle into locked position Place an espresso cup under the brewing head Press the ON OFF I O button to the ON I position The red HEATING indicator light will illuminat...

Page 23: ... the flat side of the measuring spoon to gently tamp the coffee and pack it Wipe any loose coffee grounds from the rim of the filter holder to assure a proper fit into the Espresso Maker Place the filter holder underneath the brew head Turn handle into locked position Place an espresso cup under the brewing head Press the ON OFF I O button to the ON I position The red HEATING indicator light will ...

Page 24: ...sso cup under the brewing head Press the ON OFF I O button to the ON I position The red HEATING indicator light will illuminate Press the ESPRESSO STEAM button to the highest ESPRESSO position Wait until the white READY light illuminates Turn the function control knob to the ESPRESSO position and 2 spouts of espresso will begin to flow into the cup When the desired amount of espresso coffee has be...

Page 25: ...Turn the Function Control Knob Useacoarsergrindordonotcompresstootight thecoffee Reducethequantityofcoffeeinthefilterholder Descale the machine see page 16 Clean the filter see page 15 Refill the water tank with water Press down firmly on the tank Wait until the READY light turns on Make sure the filter holder is in place during preheating time Preheat the cups with hot water or place them on the ...

Page 26: ...arts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use of the product use of improper voltage or current improper routine maintenance use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alteration by anyone other than qualified SENSIO Inc personnel Also the warranty does not cover Acts of God such as fire floods hurricanes or tornadoes SENSIO Inc shall not be liable for any ...

Page 27: ...umber and asked to return the product to SENSIO Inc Attach a tag to the product that includes your name address daytime contact telephone number case number and description of the problem Also include a copy of the original sales receipt Carefully package the tagged product with the sales receipt and send it with shipping and insurance prepaid to SENSIO Inc s address SENSIO Inc shall bear no respo...

Page 28: ...CRUX is a registered trademark of Sensio Inc Montréal Canada H3B 3X9 SO 313349 For customer service questions or comments 1 866 832 4843 cruxkitchen com crux kitchen ...

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