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«For the past 80 years, Olympia has been making  
the Rolex of the espresso machine world.» 

(Die Weltwoche, November 2008)

01  interior view, from above

02  interior view, from the side

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User Manual        •       

02 Maximatic

Technical Specifications:

Maximatic

 

Width  

7,68 in

 

Dept  

13,39 in

 

Height  

14,57 in

 

Weight 

36,38 lb

 

current supply 

120 V / 60 Hz ¹

 

cable length  

5,25 ft

 

Power input  

1000 W

 

¹  Also available with 120 V / 60 Hz / 1000 W (European-Version)

«A lady back in 1991 at Starbucks coffee informed me if 
you are looking for the best home espresso machine get 
an Olympia.» 

(Olympia Express-Client from the USA, December 2006)

Summary of Contents for Maximatic

Page 1: ...Maximatic User Manual 0 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 bar ...

Page 2: ...OWNER MAXIMATIC Nº DATE OF PURCHASE Maximatic User Manual Product information Manual Barista tips ...

Page 3: ...ean the ideal grind setting the optimal temperature as well as the water pressure right through to the delicious frothed milk You will be reward ed with a multifaceted taste experience which you can vary to meet your gusto thanks to the great variety of espresso roasts and kinds of milk This is how the relationship between you and the Olympia Maximatic will stay fascinating and long lasting Our es...

Page 4: ...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 7 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 ...

Page 5: ...akes Olympia Express products a perfect example of Swiss design The concept of sustainability is an increasingly important issue in our society This has been the guiding principle for Olympia Express for decades Our machines are durable and repairable with 40 year old machines still working perfectly and being vintage machines they are much sought after among enthusiasts Of course more machines co...

Page 6: ...ffices and penthouses all over the world There are many reasons for the success the Maximatic has been experiencing A classic and elegant design the more than average reliability and the use of high quality material on the inside as well as on the outside In 2002 the technology and the design of the machine were overhauled and improved even further It is our pleasure to an nounce that since 2008 w...

Page 7: ...tionisolated pump to the boiler and thus making the Maximatic the smallest espresso machine with a dualcircuit heating system in the world It is so straightforward and easy to handle that it can be used at home as well as in offices studios doctors surgeries and galleries The Maximatic is also an expression of the philosophy of Olympia Express Our machines are not only built with passi on but also...

Page 8: ...steel The front is made of high gloss polished steel Frame and casing are lacquered with a highly resistant powder coating The Maximatic s surface can be used to preheat the espresso cups the drip tray and the grate can be easily removed and cleaned Not to mention the illuminated extraction button with the OlympiaExpress logo the water gauge the extra long steam wand the thermal protection of the ...

Page 9: ...2 Maximatic Technical Specifications Maximatic Width 7 68 in Dept 13 39 in Height 14 57 in Weight 36 38 lb current supply 120 V 60 Hz cable length 5 25 ft Power input 1000 W Also available with 120 V 60 Hz 1000 W European Version A lady back in 1991 at Starbucks coffee informed me if you are looking for the best home espresso machine get an Olympia Olympia Express Client from the USA December 2006...

Page 10: ...e when the water level has reached min or if the boiler is empty Damage to the boiler element could otherwise occur A thermostat secures overheating and excessive pressure If the thermostat breaks the electrical current the control lamp 5 goes out and only the on off button 4 remains lit The reset button can be found on the inside of the machine and can only be activated by a service partner When ...

Page 11: ... its use Attention The machine will be hot Please be aware that the boiler is always filled with the adequate amount of water To heat up the portafilter 6 with the required porta basket place it into the brew group 8 through turning it slightly to the right see image 01 and 02 The control lamp in the extraction button 5 switches on and off This shows that the automatic regulation of the boiler in ...

Page 12: ...r a cup underneath the spout and flush the machine as described in chapter 2 Now place the porta filter into the brew group by turning it anti clockwise For the optimal handling and setting of the grinder please refer to the instructions in your grinder user manual If the resulting espresso is not to a satisfactory standard many factors have to be considered such as the tempera ture humidity air p...

Page 13: ...ume has nearly doubled and reached 86 F the rolling phase starts The steam wand should be placed deeper into the milk to mix the created froth with the hot milk Through rotation the frothed milk will get finer and finer The big bubbles burst and the mixture will form to be a homogeneous fluid Throughout this process no up and down movements are necessary The ideal temperature can be checked by pla...

Page 14: ...oming blocked Use dishwashing liquid for this As soon as the basket holes get bigger or the baskets are squashed on the sides we suggest exchanging them for new ones After the baskets have been cleaned we also re commend cleaning the inside of the portafilter The shower 15 which sits in the brew group 8 is cleaned automatically through the daily cleaning of the brew group To check this let the wat...

Page 15: ...a little lighter in color with brown or grey shading Whereas the Robusta bean has high caffeine content the Arabica beans are milder and more aromatic Even though common opinion suggests that pure Arabica blends are better than ones with a small proportion of Robusta beans it should be noted that a small Robusta part about 10 intensives the taste and the aroma it also simplifies the espresso makin...

Page 16: ...ce Light watery coarse bubbled froth thin crema and quickly disappearing aroma Reason Solution Espresso too coarse Grind the espresso finer Espresso amount too little Increase the amount of espresso ground Espresso tamped either too little or not at all Tamp the espresso harder Water temperature below 190 4 F Reset Boiler The espresso flows out too quickly extraction time below 20 seconds Check th...

Page 17: ...acchiato An espresso with a shot of hot milk a maculate coffee be cause the milk leaves a small white spot on the espresso It is served hot in an espresso cup and looks just like a small cappuccino Caffè ristretto An espresso that has been made with very little water Mostly between 0 51 oz and 0 76 oz instead of the usual 0 85 oz Mainly drunk standing at the bar Cappuccino 3 espresso 3 hot milk 3 ...

Page 18: ...ge of the portafilter is dirty Clean the edge of the portafilter Gasket is blocked Replace gasket 35 Problem Reason Solution No Aroma Poorly stored espresso Do not stock too much at once Open espresso packaging only before use Do not grind too much espresso Oily bubbles on the crema Grinding burs are blocked up or worn out Clean the grinding burs or replace them Unsatisfactory espresso taste Encru...

Page 19: ... be delayed by Limescale formation Decalcifying or possibly replacing of boiler top 37 Problem Reason Solution Machine is leaking wate runder the machine Seal gaskets Replace gaskets through a service partner Leaking water between the body and brew group possible lose screw Tightending of screw by a service partner Steam and or condensed water is leaking out of the noiler top In the boiler top is ...

Page 20: ...press ch 39 Ideas and suggestions When developing our products we at Olympia Express think first and foremost about the needs and wishes of our customers Hence if you have any ideas or would like to make suggestions or tell us about your experiences with this machine be they positive or negative we would look forward to hearing from you Have you had a special experience that connects you with your...

Page 21: ... serial number and the supplier Please send us the completed purchase card once you have set up your Olympia Express We recommend sincerely that you should get the machine maintenance checked once a year with one of our licensed service partners They will offer you a complete package including the postage of the machine General warranty conditions This warranty does not cover Maintenance and repai...

Page 22: ... and mechanics still live the spirit of the founder and pay close and loving attention to even the smallest of details They work with passion and Swiss precision The use of first class materials and com ponents developed by Olympia Express results in compact machines and grinders with a noble look unique quality and an extraordinary longevity Handmade and Swiss made the precondition for pure espre...

Page 23: ...m tab 4 On Off button 5 Control lamp 6 Portafilter 7 Pressure gauge Control elements Front view 3 11 12 2 14 15 7 1 4 6 8 Brew group 9 Portafilter handle 10 Spout 11 Steam wand 12 Steam nozzle 13 Drip tray 14 Fresh water tank lid 15 Shower Part of the brew group 5 8 9 10 13 ...

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