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The manual – the idea and goal
This instructions manual will provide you with all the infor-
mation that you need in order to create the best espresso
experience. This manual includes the instructions, notes of
safety for the use of the Maximatic espresso machine as well
as a written guarantee. Furthermore you will learn of the
machine maintenance, choice of coffee beans, water and milk.
This document should in addition encourage you to try out a
variety of different espresso specialties, and with the help of
our literature recommendations as well as our instructional
videos, which can be found on our homepage. We hope that
this will encourage you to dive deep into the world of coffee.
Important!
Even if you would like to get started straight away:
Please read the initial start up instructions as well as the health
and safety notes on page 18. Thoroughly, in order for you to
have long lasting pleasure with your Olympia-Express product.
A picture of the Maximatic with all its components can
be found on page 44. Here you will see the machine in
all its glory in front of you at all time.
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Contents
01 Olympia Express
No compromise
09
02 Maximatic
The perfect semi-automatic
10
The world’s smallest dual circuit machine
12
No seasonal product: No expiry date
14
03 Safety instructions
18
04 Start- up and portafilter information
Filling of boiler
20
Machine pre-heating and getting it ready for use
20
05 The Espresso extraction ant the art of milk frothing
The Extraction
23
Milk frothing
24
06 Water and machine operation
Water tank and boiler re-fill
26
Machine operation
26
07 Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and switching off of the machine
27
Regulation of maintenance
28
08 Espresso
The importance of the bean
29
Judging the result
30
09 Espresso richness
32
10 First aid and more
Tips
34
Relevant Espresso literature
38
Ideas and suggestions
39
General warranty conditions
41
