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CONTENTS

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0 - INTRODUCTION

0.1 - Preliminary remarks .............................................................................. 2
0.2 - Symbols ................................................................................................ 3
0.3 - General safety notices .......................................................................... 3
0.4 - Guards .................................................................................................. 4
0.5 - Position of stickers ............................................................................... 5
0.6 - Safety precautions to be taken when working on the machine .............. 5
0.7 - Practical tips on making a cup of coffee ................................................ 5

1 - TECHNICAL DATA

1.1 - Background information ........................................................................ 6
1.2 - Taking delivery and unpacking ............................................................. 6
1.3 - Positioning and installation .................................................................... 7
1.4 - Specifications ....................................................................................... 8
1.5 - Guarantee ............................................................................................. 8

2 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION

2.1 General description ................................................................................. 9
2.2 Operating principles .............................................................................. 10

3 USING THE MACHINE

3.1 - Switches and switch functions ............................................................ 10
3.2 - Machine functions and operating instructions ..................................... 11
3.3 - Accessories and optional extras ......................................................... 12

4 CHECKS AND SERVICING

4.1 - Operating faults .................................................................................. 13
4.2 - General servicing ........................................................................... 13-14

5 - MAINTENANCE

5.1 - Cleaning ............................................................................................. 15

6 - SPARE PARTS

Summary of Contents for Minigrimac

Page 1: ...ackground information 6 1 2 Taking delivery and unpacking 6 1 3 Positioning and installation 7 1 4 Specifications 8 1 5 Guarantee 8 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2 1 General description 9 2 2 Operating principles 10 3 USING THE MACHINE 3 1 Switches and switch functions 10 3 2 Machine functions and operating instructions 11 3 3 Accessories and optional extras 12 4 CHECKS AND SERVICING 4 1 Operating faults ...

Page 2: ...nal coffee machine for bars component parts designed for professional use reliability and operating autonomy a copper lined water heater but above all it provides coffee of superlative quality The MINIGRIMAC series machines have been designed for people who really know about coffee Carefully follow all the advice contained in the manual in order to ensure optimum machine efficiency and in order to...

Page 3: ... or other objects inside the machine when it is connected to the electric power supply Alwayscontactoneofourservicecentresforanyrepairormaintenancetask that is not described in this manual Beforeworkingonthemachineinanyway ALWAYStakeouttheplugfrom the mains power supply socket Check the power cable regularly A worn cable is a potential source of electrocution see Section 4 Paragraph 4 2 Before usi...

Page 4: ... order to supply the machine with water In the MINIGRIMAC Mains Supply model there is no tank under the guard but a pressure adjuster that has been calibrated by GRIMAC s r l during testing B Fixed top guard must be removed ONLY by competent and authorised service staff It contains the machine s vital working parts This guard can be used as a flat service on which to place cups and saucers C Botto...

Page 5: ...icpowersupplyhasbeendisconnected and the plug has been removed from the mains power supply socket Never use running water on the machine whilst it is switched on or being cleaned Never wash the machine with solvents paint thinners alcohol etc We recommend the use of warm water and neutral detergent in order not to damage the internal and external parts of the machine 0 7 PRACTICAL TIPS ON MAKING A...

Page 6: ...ions First check that the machine is complete and undamaged Also check that underneath the coffee dispenser unit there is the box containing the accessories that come supplied with the machine The box contains a filter holder and a filter for one after dinner cup of coffee fig 1 ref 13 a filter holder and a filter for two after dinner cups of coffee fig 1 ref 14 a measuring spoon fig 1 ref 16 an i...

Page 7: ...in the position in which it will be used Ensure that the position is stable and safe and allows enough space for carrying out the different operations fitting the filter holder obtaining hot water and steam The machine is delivered ready assembled and does not require any mechanical adjustment The plug just needs to be inserted into the socket provided MINIGRIMAC T For the tank version leave enoug...

Page 8: ...o all electrical and mechanical components Guarantee rights are voided if the machine is used in an improper manner or if unauthorised persons tamper with it Parts that are acknowledged to be faulty will be replaced free of charge Transport costs shall be borne by the purchaser Grimac srl reserves the right to make modifications to any of its models at any moment It also declines all liability for...

Page 9: ...saucers 12 power cable 13 filter holder plus 1 cup filter 14 filter holder plus2 cup filter 15 coffee press 16 measuring spoon 17 European plug 18 American plug 1 removable cover 2 coffee dispenser switch 3 hot water dispenser switch 4 main switch 5 steam dispenser tap 6 warning light 7 gauge 8 drip tray and grid 9 steam nozzle 3 2 4 11 8 9 17 18 12 6 7 5 1 1 10 13 14 15 16 ...

Page 10: ...penser switch use this switch to obtain a supply of almost boiling water from the nozzle on the right Steam dispenser tap turn clockwise to obtain steam from the nozzle on the left Turn anticlockwise to close as indicated by direction of arrow 2 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES Coffee dispenser the machine has been designed to dispense coffee from the nozzle of a filter holder filled with ground coffee The ...

Page 11: ...only occasionally DISPENSING HOT WATER To obtain a supply of hot water just keep the relative switch fig 7 pressed until the required amount has been obtained No more than the amount required for a cup of tea about 200 c c should be dispensed at any one time and you should wait for the warning light to go out Warning Exercise great caution in order to avoid scalding DISPENSING STEAM To obtain a su...

Page 12: ... the perfect companion for your coffee machine For the MINIGRIMAC M the water filter GRIMAC 5LT should be fitted This is part of our range of accessories and should be fitted between the mains pipe and the fitting on the machine GRIMAC RICAMBI also supplies special adapters for the filter support if you should wish to use pods containing pre meausured quantitities of coffee pod system SECTION 3 US...

Page 13: ...centres WARNING Before removing the guards ALWAYS remove the plug from the mains socket Never place hand or objects in the machine when it is still connected to the power supply 4 2 GENERAL SERVICING POWER CABLE Check the power cable regularly and replace if it is worn or damaged Remove the plug from the mains socket Remove the wires from the terminal located inside the machine Loosen the 3 screws...

Page 14: ...low a preset limit Add water to reset this safety device PRESSURE GAUGE A pressure gauge has been supplied to check pressure inside the heat exchanger see fig 1 ref 7 Ensure that machine operating pressure is between 1 and 1 3 bar if it is lower wait for a few seconds for the required water temperature to be reached If the temperature is not reached ask an authorised service centre for assistance ...

Page 15: ...nfect fig 1 ref 8 WATER TANK FILTER MINIGRIMAC T the water tank is fitted with a filter that is connected to the mains supply pipe and softens the water On no account tamper with the filter Clean every 2 months by placing it in a salt and water solution After 3 washes 6 to 8 months use replace the filter with a new one OUTER CASING to keep the outer casing clean use a sponge or cloth soaked in a s...

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