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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO

Coffee not hot 
enough

• 

Cups not  
pre-heated.

• 

Rinse cups under hot water outlet and place on cup 
warming tray.

• 

Milk not hot 

enough (if making 

cappuccino  

or latté etc).

• 

Increase the milk temperature in settings menu.

No crema

• 

Coffee beans are 
stale.

• 

Use freshly roasted coffee beans with a 'Roasted On' 
date and consume between 5–20 days after that date.

Not enough 
milk texture

• 

Steam wand  
is blocked.

• 

Refer to 'Cleaning the Steam Wand', page 21.

• 

You may have a blockage in scale.  
Please run the descale process.

• 

Different brands and types of milk and milk 
alternatives will texture differently. You may need  
to adjust the froth level accordingly. 

Too much coffee 
extracted

• 

Coffee is ground 
too coarsely.

• 

Shot duration/
volume needs to  

be adjusted.

• 

Adjust the grind size to a lower number to make  
the grind size slightly finer.

• 

Customise extraction time by touching the 
'Single'/'Double' button.

Not enough 
coffee extracted

• 

Coffee is ground 
too finely.

• 

Shot duration/
volume needs to  
be adjusted.

• 

Adjust the grind size to a higher number to make  
the grind size slightly coarser.

• 

Customise extraction time by touching the 
'Single'/'Double' button.

Amount of 
coffee extracted 

has changed, 
but all settings 
are the same.

• 

As coffee beans 
age, the extraction 
rate changes and 

can affect the shot 
volume.

• 

Adjust the grind size to a lower number to make  
the grind size slightly finer.

• 

Customise extraction time by touching the 
'Single'/'Double' button.

• 

Use freshly roasted coffee beans with a 'Roasted On' 

date and consume between 5–20 days after that date.

Summary of Contents for Oracle Touch SES990

Page 1: ...the Oracle Touch Instruction Book SES990 ...

Page 2: ...d outlet With auto grind dose tamp function F Heated 58mm group head with embedded element G 58mm full stainless steel portafilter H Drop down swivel foot Lifts the machine upwards for easy manoeuvrability I Heated cup warming tray J Cool touch steam wand With integrated temperature sensor K Dedicated hot water outlet Delivers hot water for Long Black and pre heating cups L Descale access point M ...

Page 3: ...ter basket D Water filter holder with filter E Cleaning disc F Mini grinds bin G Grinder burr brush H Grind outlet brush tamp removal magnet I Cleaning tool for steam wand tip J Two allen keys K Steam wand cleaning powder L Water hardness test strip M Espresso cleaning tablets ACCESSORIES ...

Page 4: ...EAM Dedicated stainless steel espresso and steam boilers for simultaneous milk texturing and espresso extraction PRECISION CONTROL Electronic PID Temperature Control Electronic temperature control delivers precise water temperature for optimum espresso flavour Actively Heated Group Head Commercial size 58mm group head with embedded element for thermal stability during extraction Regulated Extracti...

Page 5: ...INSTALLING THE WATER FILTER Remove the water filter and water filter holder from the plastic bag Soak the filter in cold water for 5 minutes Wash the filter holder with cold water Set the reminder for next month of replacement We recommend to replace the filter after 3 months Insert the filter into the two parts of the filter holder To install the assembled filter holder into the water tank align ...

Page 6: ...g or mineral water will extend both the life of your built in filter and descale intervals as well as superior taste Please ensure to test the water hardness of the alternative water source you ve chosen and input into the machine accordingly Avoid using overly filtered water like RO water unless some mineral content is being added back to the final water Never use distilled water or water with no...

Page 7: ...ly DRINK SCREEN In this screen you can adjust your drink by touching the oval shaped buttons You cannot adjust the Grind Size by touching the button use the dial on the side of the machine 65º 08 Milk Grind 20 Cappuccino Brew Single Hot Water Home icon Setting icon Milk froth level Grind size Adjust using the dial on the side of the machine Milk temperature Brew setting touch this button to scroll...

Page 8: ...filter handle with the INSERT position on the grind outlet Lift to insert portafilter into the grind outlet and rotate to the centre position GRIND OUTLET GROUP HEAD CENTER POSITION GRIND OUTLET To start the auto grind dose tamp function touch the Grind button on the display Grinding will commence When the auto grind dose tamp function is complete rotate the portafilter handle to the INSERT positi...

Page 9: ...EXTURING Auto milk texturing and auto shut off are disabled during manual milk texturing mode Lift the steam wand Press and hold the Milk Button approx 2secs to enter manual mode Start frothing by touching the button When desired temperature is reached touch the Milk Button to stop Wipe the wand tip with a clean damp cloth Lower steam wand to the down position and the wand will automatically purge...

Page 10: ...tional It allows you to program the specific time when the machine will automatically turn on Time and Date Time and Date is optional You can set time and date Clean Cycle The Cleaning Cycle cleans the shower screen and back flushes the group head A pop up message will let you know when it is time for cleaning Descale Cycle Descaling prevents excess mineral and scale build up A pop up message will...

Page 11: ... burr 7 7 F I N E C O A R S E 10 Insert wire handle from both sides of the burr F I N E C O A R S E Replace lock hopper Remove beans Run grinder until empty Unlock hopper 1 2 3 4 Remove upper burr 6 5 Unlock remove hopper Push upper burr firmly into position 11 13 Insert hopper 14 Lock hopper 12 Lock upper burr TRANSPORTING AND STORING We recommend draining both boilers completely before transport...

Page 12: ...cking in colour and flavour AUTOMATIC GRINDING DOSING TAMPING Ensure hopper is filled with fresh coffee beans Never put pre ground coffee in the hopper After automatic grinding dosing tamping wipe any excess coffee from the rim of the filter basket to ensure a proper seal in the group head is achieved To adjust tamping height please use the allen key provided Pull the tamping fan down from the gri...

Page 13: ...returning the wand to the down position Wiping the wand will remove the majority of milk and allow the automatic purge feature to more effectively remove any residual milk After texturing is complete Tap the jug on the counter top to collapse any bubbles Swirl the jug to polish and re integrate the texture Pour milk directly into the espresso The key is to work quickly before the milk begins to se...

Page 14: ... message for cleaning will be displayed to indicate when a cleaning cycle is required approx 200 shots Or you can start cleaning cycle by choosing Clean Cycle in Settings The cleaning cycle cleans the shower screen and back flushes the group head Follow the instruction on the touch screen INSTALLING THE WATER FILTER Discard the used water filter Wash the filter holder with cold water Insert the fi...

Page 15: ...l empty Unlock remove hopper Remove upper burr Unlock hopper 1 2 3 4 5 6 Clean lower burr with burr brush Remove tamping fan with tamp removal magnet Clean upper burr with burr brush 7 8 8 9 Clean grind outlet with grind outlet brush 10 Replace tamping fan by hand 11 Push upper burr firmly into position 12 Lock upper burr 14 Insert hopper 15 Lock hopper Burr brush Tamp removal magnet Grind outlet ...

Page 16: ... into milk jug 3 Remove steam tip and place with steam wand into jug 4 Leave to soak for 20 minutes 5 Clean rinse and replace steam tip Place wand back into the jug and activate steam for 10 seconds 6 Allow to soak for 5 minutes 7 Activate steam several times to purge the steam wand then rinse the wand thoroughly 8 Wipe the steam wand dry with a clean cloth 9 Discard solution rinse jug thoroughly ...

Page 17: ...should be removed emptied and cleaned after each use Remove grill from the drip tray Wash the drip tray in warm soapy water The storage tray can be removed and cleaned with a soft damp cloth do not use abrasive cleansers pads or cloths which can scratch the surface CLEANING THE OUTER HOUSING CUP WARMING TRAY The outer housing and cup warming tray can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth Polish with a...

Page 18: ...g It is possible to use a hair dryer to blow air into the burr area to quicken the drying process Unable to lock bean hopper into position Coffee beans obstructing bean hopper locking device Remove bean hopper Clear coffee beans from top of burrs Re lock bean hopper into position Portafilter overfills Tamping fan was removed for cleaning and not replaced Check that the tamping fan is in position a...

Page 19: ... whilst under pressure during an extraction Always ensure filter basket and portafilter are dried thoroughly before filling with coffee tamping and inserting into the group head Issues with the Auto Start feature Clock not set or clock is set with incorrect time Check that the clock and Auto Start time have been programmed correctly Operation Error message on the touch screen A major fault has occ...

Page 20: ...scale process No hot water Water tank is empty Fill water tank No steam Steam wand is blocked Refer to Cleaning the Steam Wand page 21 You may have a blockage in scale Please run the descale process The machine is On but won t operate Turn machine off Wait for 60 minutes and turn machine back on If problem persists call Sage Customer Service Steam pouring out of group head Turn machine off Wait fo...

Page 21: ...much coffee extracted Coffee is ground too coarsely Shot duration volume needs to be adjusted Adjust the grind size to a lower number to make the grind size slightly finer Customise extraction time by touching the Single Double button Not enough coffee extracted Coffee is ground too finely Shot duration volume needs to be adjusted Adjust the grind size to a higher number to make the grind size sli...

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