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Page 2: ...andatory Maintenance and Check up Operations 9 Software Programming Guide LINEA PB La Marzocco S r l Via La Torre 14 H Località La Torre 50038 Scarperia Florence ITALY www lamarzocco com info lamarzocco com T 39 055 849 191 F 39 055 849 1990 La Marzocco Club Congratulations on your purchase of a La Marzocco espresso machine You can now join the La Marzocco Club a website dedicated to proud La Marz...

Page 3: ...responsible 8 Safe electrical operation of this device will be achieved only when the connection to the power outlet has been completed correctly and in observance of all local national and international electrical codes and safety regulations and particularly by grounding the unit Make sure grounding has been done properly as it represents a fundamental safety requirement Ensure qualifiedpersonne...

Page 4: ... of an omnipolar connector during installation as required by local national and international electrical codes and regulations 16 Inordertoavoiddangerousoverheating problems it is recommended that the power supply cable be fully unfurled 17 Do not obstruct air intake and exhaust grilles and in particular do not cover the cupwarmertraywithclothsorotheritems 18 The machine s power supply cable must...

Page 5: ...Fig 1 Model AV and MP with 2 3 or 4 groups 1 Main Switch 2 Pressure Gauge Steam Brew water 3 Brew Groups 4 Control Panel 5 Group 1 Keypad 6 Digital Display 7 Steam Wand 8 Steam Knob 9 Hot Water dispense nozzle 10 Removable Drain Tray 11 Paddle Knob For additional information on electronics keypads and software programming please see the section entitled Software Programming your Espresso Machine ...

Page 6: ...coffee groups which is made of AISI 300 series stainless steel Each unit is subjected to a hydraulic test at a pressure of 18 bar and has an operating pressure of 9 bar The following table is a list of effective volumes and power ratings according to the number of groups installed 2 groups 3 4 liters 1400 Watts 3 groups 5 liters 1900 Watts 4 groups 6 8 liters 2800 Watts Covers are welded at either...

Page 7: ...HE LE NORME FEDERALI STATALI O LOCALI VIGENTI MODELLO SERIE GRUPPO V Hz POTENZA NOMINALE W INPUT NOMINALE A POTENZA CALDAIA CAFFE POTENZA CALDAIA VAPORE POTENZA TOTALE DIMENSIONE CAVO ALIMENTAZIONE ELETTRICA mm LINEA PB 2GR AC220V 60Hz AC208 240 60Hz AC380 50Hz 4600 20 22 1400 3000 4400 12 PER DETTAGLI 3GR 6100 1900 4000 5900 VEDERE I COLLEGAMENTI ELETTRICI 4GR 8000 2800 5000 7800 3 X FILI NEUTRO ...

Page 8: ...ature 32 C 89 F If the machine has been temporarily housed in settings with a room temperature of less than 0 C 32 F please contact a service technician prior to use Water pressure supply must be between 2 and 6 bar 2 Water supply connection In order to connect the machine up to the water mains proceed according to the indications given in the chapter about Installation and in compliance with any ...

Page 9: ...ed plastic tubing Connect one end of the reinforced plastic tubing to the drain hose connection on the left side of the espresso machine secure with included hose clamp Connect the other end to a suitable waste water collection system In case such a system is not available drained liquids may be collected in a suitable bucket and any necessary drain pipe extensions shall be made using steel lined ...

Page 10: ... this procedure for all groups Once all air is removed from the coffee boiler reinstall the group cover by following the removal instructions in reverse Steam boiler Turn the main switch item 1 in Fig 1 to position 1 or ON the automatic steam boiler level gauge will be switched on activating the auto fill solenoid valve and the motor pump This will fill the steam boiler to a predetermined level an...

Page 11: ...5 Water pump Whenever you are brewing coffee and you can adjust the pump pressure by turning the by pass screw below the plug located on the side to which the pump power supply is connected clockwise to increase and counter clockwise to reduce pressure Adjust pressure only when at least one group is brewing coffee Note When the heating element in the coffee boiler is energized the water will expan...

Page 12: ...w dose of ground coffee in the filter The size of the coffee granules is extremely important in preparing a good cup of coffee other than the type of coffee mix used quite obviously The ideal grinding can be determined by making various coffees using the amount of ground coffee that you would normally use for each cup we recommend at least 6 7g The best grinding is that which allows coffee to flow...

Page 13: ...e contamination in the steam boiler After use remember to purge the wand by opening the steam valve for a few seconds and then clean the outside of the wand itself with an appropriate cloth In order to prepare milk for making cappuccino with the right amount of foam go through the following steps After purging the steam wand place the container half full of milk underneath carefully open the steam...

Page 14: ... and remove any leftover grounds 5 Cleaning the body Wipe the stainless steel surfaces with a soft non abrasive cloth in the direction of the glazing marks if any Do not use any alcohol or solvents whatsoever on painted or imprinted parts in order not to damage them 6 Cleaning the hot water and steam nozzles Steam nozzles must be cleaned immediately after use with a damp cloth and by producing a s...

Page 15: ...on each steam wand for at least one minute Turn on the hot water valve for the time necessary to allow the following quantities of water to be brewed At least 1 liter for a 1 2 group machine At least 2 liters for a 3 group machine At least 3 liters for a 4 group machine If the machine is not going to be used for long periods of time it is advisable to follow these safety indications Disconnect the...

Page 16: ...lastic tubing on the drain connection At this point the machine may be removed from the bar being very careful not to drop it or squash your fingers The machine is made out of various materials and therefore if you do not intend to put it back in service it must be taken to a special disposal company which will select the materials which can be recycled and discard the others Current regulations m...

Page 17: ...ions Rebuild steam assemblies EVERY YEAR in addition to all other instructions Replace portafilter baskets Inspect group valve plungers Inspect vacuum breaker Inspect steam boiler pressurestat Inspect contactor Inspect expansion valve Inspect electrical wiring condition Inspect boilers safety switches Replace over pressure valve safety valve If MP Model in addition to all other instructions Rebuil...

Page 18: ...gital Display Programming Keypad First Use Procedures Start Up Procedures Shut Down Procedures Accessing Programming Mode Barista Programming Program Doses Tea Dose Coffee Boiler Pre Infusion or Pre Brewing Cup Warmer Exit Menu Technical Programming Language Temperature Measurement Units Name Program Doses Tea Dose Coffee Boiler Steam Boiler Pre Infusion or Pre Brewing Crono Function Clock Adjust ...

Page 19: ...digital display is a backlit display capable of displaying 2 lines of 16 characters The display enables the operator to interact with the espresso machine to visibly change parameter values The display also provides valuable information to the operator There are several warnings that the can be displayed to alert the operator of an unusual condition or a fault Additionally simple messages are disp...

Page 20: ...ack button in the menu For simplicity s sake in this manual it will be represented by this symbol with the name T1 This button is used to control the brewing of the double espresso It is also used in the programming of the individual parameters such as the forward button in the menu For simplicity s sake in this manual it will be represented by this symbol with the name T2 This button is used for ...

Page 21: ...machine the flashing of the rectangles indicates the intermittent heating necessary for maintaining the temperature NOTE Ensure all air is removed from the group prior to staring the espresso machine This only needs to be completed once during the initial setup or when water is drained from the coffee boiler Instructions for bleeding the groups of air can be found in the Installation Guide HAZARDO...

Page 22: ...s next to CB and SB indicate the warming up of the water contained in the boilers When the set temperature is reached these rectangles turn off and all the lights of the buttons turn on Now the machine is ready for use During the normal operation of the machine the flashing of the rectangles indicates the intermittent heating necessary for maintaining the temperature NOTE Ensure all air is removed...

Page 23: ...should be blank It is important to follow this procedure when turning off the machine Failure to do so can damage the electronics The following is the procedure for turning off power to the espresso machine Please follow the procedures carefully to avoid any damage to the espresso machine This machine has two off settings One setting turns off all of the components in the espresso machine and the ...

Page 24: ...ode LaMarzocco 00 00 CB 93 8 C SB Barista Programming Level While the espresso machine is on press and hold the button T3 After approximately 5 seconds the following display appears This is the Barista programming level To program the brewing amount for each button to set the coffee boilers the pre infusion and to enable disable the resistance of the cup warmer if present To exit the programming m...

Page 25: ...e lighting of the button This operation must be repeated for each button whose dose you want to set The buttons can be programmed in any sequence Press the T3 button to return to the doses programming This parameter allows the operator to program the amount of coffee brewing amount for each button on the keyboard The brewing amount can be set in terms of time sec or pulses This number refers to th...

Page 26: ... exit the programming mode and return to the normal use of the espresso machine This parameter allows the operator to program the amount of coffee brewing amount for each button on the keyboard The brewing amount can be set in terms of time sec or pulses This number refers to the number of pulses that the flowmeter sends to the CPU Once programmed the button remains lighted Barista Programming 6 7...

Page 27: ...the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 to select ENABLED or DISABLED press the T3 button to confirm the option To program the brewing time press the tea button to start and then press it again to stop when the desired dose is achieved Now the saved brewing time is displayed LaMarzocco 00 00 CB 93 8 C SB Program Dose 3 Tea Dose Settings This parameter allows the operator t...

Page 28: ...ater brewing amount for the tea button This feature can be enabled or disabled 6 7 8 Press the T3 button to return to the Barista programming Press T1 or T2 to continue with the programming of the other parameters Press T2 and T3 at the same time to exit the programming mode and return to the normal use of the espresso machine LaMarzocco 00 00 CB 93 8 C SB Tea Dose Exit ...

Page 29: ...ton to enter the menu Press the T3 button to enter the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 to select ENABLED or DISABLED press the T3 button to confirm the option In the case of option enabled you can set the following parameters Press the T3 button to enter the menu move with the buttons T1 and T2 to set the desired temperature press the T3 button to confirm the value In ...

Page 30: ...hine LaMarzocco 00 00 CB 93 8 C SB This parameter allows the operator to enable disable the coffee boiler This parameter allows the operator to program the coffee boiler temperature Each group can have a different programming For an espresso machine composed of 2 and 3 groups you can only set the coffee boiler 1 while for an espresso machine with 4 groups you can also set the coffee boiler 2 Baris...

Page 31: ...programming of the other parameters Press T2 and T3 at the same time to exit the programming mode and return to the normal use of the espresso machine This parameter allows the operator to program the time of pre brewing of water with the coffee Each group can have a different programming Pre brewing has only two values to be adjusted for each group The time in seconds for which the brewing valve ...

Page 32: ...ons T1 and T2 until the display shows Press the T3 button to enter the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 to select ENABLED or DISABLED press the T3 button to confirm the option LaMarzocco 00 00 CB 93 8 C SB Program Dose 3 Cup Warmer DISABLED This parameter allows the operator to enable or disable the cups heating function This function is displayed only on the models of ...

Page 33: ...sso machine Alternatively you can exit the Barista programming and return to the normal use of the espresso machine by pressing T2 and T3 at the same time This parameter allows the operator to exit the Barista programming and return to the normal use of the espresso machine 1 Exit Menu Exit Menu Exit Menu Barista Programming LaMarzocco 00 00 CB 93 8 C SB 2 ...

Page 34: ...elect a language press the T3 button to confirm the option Press T1 or T2 to continue with the programming of the other parameters To exit the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 until the exit menu is displayed Press the T3 button to exit the menu and return to the normal use of the espresso machine Alternatively you can exit the Technical programming and return to the no...

Page 35: ...nue with the programming of the other parameters To exit the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 until the exit menu is displayed Press the T3 button to exit the menu and return to the normal use of the espresso machine Alternatively you can exit the Technical programming and return to the normal use of the espresso machine by pressing T2 and T3 at the same time Enter Pass...

Page 36: ...ntinue with the programming of the other parameters To exit the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 until the exit menu is displayed Press the T3 button to exit the menu and return to the normal use of the espresso machine Alternatively you can exit the Technical programming and return to the normal use of the espresso machine by pressing T2 and T3 at the same time Enter P...

Page 37: ... lighting of the button This operation must be repeated for each button whose dose you want to set The buttons can be programmed in any sequence Press the T3 button to return to the doses programming This parameter allows the operator to program the amount of coffee brewing amount for each button on the keyboard The brewing amount can be set in terms of time sec or pulses This number refers to the...

Page 38: ...exit the programming mode and return to the normal use of the espresso machine This parameter allows the operator to program the amount of coffee brewing amount for each button on the keyboard The brewing amount can be set in terms of time sec or pulses This number refers to the number of pulses that the flowmeter sends to the CPU Once programmed the button remains lighted 6 7 8 Group Dose Setting...

Page 39: ...the buttons T1 and T2 to select ENABLED or DISABLED press the T3 button to confirm the option To program the brewing time press the tea button to start and then press it again to stop when the desired dose is achieved Now the saved brewing time is displayed Enter Password 3 This parameter allows the operator to program the amount of water brewing amount for the tea button This feature can be enabl...

Page 40: ...ng Press T1 or T2 to continue with the programming of the other parameters To exit the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 until the exit menu is displayed Press the T3 button to exit the menu and return to the normal use of the espresso machine Alternatively you can exit the Technical programming and return to the normal use of the espresso machine by pressing T2 and T3 a...

Page 41: ... the group while the temperature on the right is the set temperature 1 2 3 4 Coffee Boiler Settings Coffee Boiler 1 ENABLED Enter Password CB1 Temperature 93 1 C 93 3 THE STEAM BOILER CONTAINS WATER AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES WATER TEMPERATURE OVER 52 c CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS INSTANTLY OR DEATH FROM SCALDING DANGER This parameter enables the technician to set various parameters of the coffee boiler ...

Page 42: ...machine by pressing T2 and T3 at the same time 5 8 9 Coffee Boiler Settings Coffee Boiler Technical Programming CB1 Offset 3 0 C The OFFSET parameter is used to calibrate the coffee boiler temperature system to ensure the display temperature accurately represents the temperature of the water exiting the group head This parameter is preset at the factory based upon initial tests of this espresso ma...

Page 43: ...illing time press the T3 button to confirm the value This parameter enables the technician to set various parameters of the steam boiler The temperature of saturated water is proportional to the pressure inside the Steam Boiler Therefore it is possible to regulate the pressure of the steam boiler by means of electronic temperature control Please use the following tables as reference when setting t...

Page 44: ...s the T3 button to exit the submenu 6 8 Steam Boiler Settings Fill With Pump WITH PUMP Autofill Timeout 10 min SB Settings Exit 9 10 The parameter filling WITH PUMP allows the technician to select the activation of the water pump during the automatic filling cycle of the service boiler Only under unusual circumstances would the option of WITHOUT PUMP be chosen The electronics installed in this esp...

Page 45: ...s The parameter filling WITH PUMP allows the technician to select the activation of the water pump during the automatic filling cycle of the service boiler Only under unusual circumstances would the option of WITHOUT PUMP be chosen The electronics installed in this espresso machine give priority to the brew boiler for pressure The activation of the auto fill cy cle during the brewing process can r...

Page 46: ...to continue with the programming of the other parameters Press T2 and T3 at the same time to exit the programming mode and return to the normal use of the espresso machine This parameter allows the operator to program the time of pre brewing of water with the coffee Each group can have a different programming Pre brewing has only two values to be adjusted for each group The time in seconds for whi...

Page 47: ...splayed Press the T3 button to enter the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 to select an option NO TIME PULSES press the T3 button to confirm the option In the case of active option TIME or PULSES the display shown to the side appears Press T1 or T2 to continue with the programming of the other parameters To exit the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 a...

Page 48: ...ters using the buttons T1 and T2 until the exit menu is displayed Press the T3 button to exit the menu Alternatively you can exit the Technical programming and return to the normal use of the espresso machine by pressing T2 and T3 at the same time This parameter allows the user to set the time of day and the day of the week This parameter is used to display time and is also used by the Auto On Off...

Page 49: ... to enter the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 to select ENABLED or DISABLED press the T3 button to confirm the option Press the T3 button to enter the menu move between the parameters with the buttons T1 and T2 to set the desired time press the T3 button to confirm the value Press the T3 button to enter the menu move between the parameters with the buttons T1 and T2 to...

Page 50: ... the technician to adjust the operating time of the resistance for the heating of the cups To exit the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 until the exit menu is displayed Press the T3 button to exit the menu Alternatively you can exit the Technical programming and return to the normal use of the espresso machine by pressing T2 and T3 at the same time 8 Exit Menu LaMarzocc...

Page 51: ...ttons T1 and T2 to set the desired time press the T3 button to confirm the value Press the T3 button to enter the menu move with the buttons T1 and T2 to select an option press the T3 button to confirm the option To exit the submenu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 until the exit submenu is displayed Press the T3 button to exit the submenu Press T1 or T2 to continue with the...

Page 52: ...nical programming and return to the normal use of the espresso machine by pressing T2 and T3 at the same time This parameter allows the technician to program the espresso machine to turn on at a preset time and turn off at a preset time This feature also allows the espresso machine to remain in the off condition for one repeating closed day 9 10 Auto On Off Settings Auto ON OFF Technical Programmi...

Page 53: ... button to enter the menu Press the T3 button to enter the menu move between the parameters with the buttons T1 and T2 to set the desired temperature press the T3 button to confirm the value Press the T3 button to enter the menu move between the parameters with the buttons T1 and T2 to set the desired time in minutes press the T3 button to confirm the value A value of 0 zero disables the Eco Mode ...

Page 54: ...ine Itispossibletosetthisparameteralsoduring the normal operation of the machine by pressing T1 and T2 at the same time To exit the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 until the exit menu is displayed Press the T3 button to exit the menu Alternatively you can exit the Technical programming and return to the normal use of the espresso machine by pressing T2 and T3 at the sa...

Page 55: ...h button Continuing to move with the buttons T1 and T2 you can display the total doses of each button Continuing to move with the buttons T1 and T2 you can also display the total doses of the tea button To exit the submenu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 until the exit submenu is displayed Press the T3 button to exit the submenu This parameter allows the technician to revie...

Page 56: ...ose Counter Coffee Dose Counter Technical Programming Press T1 or T2 to continue with the programming of the other parameters To exit the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 until the exit menu is displayed Press the T3 button to exit the menu Alternatively you can exit the Technical programming and return to the normal use of the espresso machine by pressing T2 and T3 at ...

Page 57: ...ttons T1 and T2 to select ENABLED or DISABLED press the T3 button to confirm the option Press the T3 button to enter the menu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 to select LITRES or DAYS press the T3 button to confirm the option Press the T3 button to enter the menu move between the parameters with the buttons T1 and T2 to set the desired value press the T3 button to confirm th...

Page 58: ...il the exit menu is displayed Press the T3 button to exit the menu Alternatively you can exit the Technical programming and return to the normal use of the espresso machine by pressing T2 and T3 at the same time Filter Alarm Exit Exit Menu This parameter allows the technician to preprogram an alarm that notifies the user when the water filter requires service or replacement When the programmed vol...

Page 59: ...the settings you made in the Barista programming Press the T3 button to reset the settings you made in the Technical programming To exit the submenu move between the parameters using the buttons T1 and T2 until the exit submenu is displayed Press the T3 button to exit the submenu Press T1 or T2 to continue with the programming of the other parameters To exit the menu move between the parameters us...

Page 60: ...hnical programming menu and entering the password use the buttons T1 and T2 until the following screen is displayed Press the T3 button to update the firmware The following screen will immediately appear Insert the USB Pendrive into the USB port and press the T3 button When the update is over the espresso machine restarts Set the switch to 0 zero and then again to 1 2 Update Firmware 4 1 Enter Pas...

Page 61: ...eter allows the technician to exit the Technical programming and return to the normal use of the espresso machine Exit Menu Exit Menu Technical Programming Press the T3 button to exit the Technical programming and return to the normal use of the espresso machine 1 Exit Menu ...

Page 62: ...s displayed when the coffee boiler temperature exceeds the maximum allowed temperature When this message is displayed call an authorized service technician to repair this fault The also CPU turns power off to the coffee boiler Steam Boiler Probe Failed This message is displayed when the CPU does not detect the temperature probe When this message is displayed the CPU shuts down and turns off the ma...

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